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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
MYERS DEFENDS.
PRESIDENT IN
SENATE DEBATE
Watson for Democrats,
Criticises Harding for
Stand on Bill.
Recommittal of Meas
ure Sure to Come Is
Opinion of Factions.

Washington, July 13.-An
agreement for a vote Friday at
3 o'clock on the motion to. re-
commit the soldiers bonus bill.
was reached by the senate late
Wednesday by unanimous con-
sent. The result of the vote,
leaders Of both factions agreed,
was not in doubt, recommittal
as requested by President
Harding in his address Tues
day to the senate being deem
ed certain.
In agreeing to a vote, Democrat.
gave notice that they would not only
oppose the Republican motion. but also
would seek to instruct the finance COM
mlttee TO report the bill back at an
early date.
Senator Watson of Georgia. led the
attack on the motion to recommit
senator Myers, Democrat, Montana.
however. advocated recommital and
much OF the day was given to a clash
between him and Senator Watson.
Reject Thursday Vote.
Private overtures for vote Thurs
oay were rejected by Democratic SEN
afors, who insisted that ample time
should be given for presenting the on
position arguments to the country.
=, WHITE the debate was in progress.
Senator AleCumber. Republican. North
dakota, who caused the bill to be plac-
ed before the senate on behalf of the
finance committee, had a conferences
with President Harding at the White
ttouse at which it was understood the
bonus bill situation was discussed.
senator Watson criticised President
Harding for appearing before the SEN
ate and asking for recommital of the
bill, saying this was beyond the presi-
dents constitutional powers.
Meyers Takes issue.
Senator Myers took issue with Sem
Rtor Watson.
Some of the remarks of the sem
ator from Georgia said Senator My
ars, lead me to believe that be doubts
The wisdom of our going to war. He
lid say so directly, but said it as an
adrolt word painter could. without say
ng 1t in so many words
Senator Watson replied that the
charge was serious and in denial de-
dared he had supported the war from
he first
Senator Myers said the bonus bill
vas an Invitation to war veterans to
,ut their hands in the treasury" He
'eferred to President Harding's sum-
nary in his address Of aid given dis
lbled veterans and commended such
provisions.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
German Unions De11u
Gon1pers Charge That
They Bear War Blame
Claim They Opposed Ruthlessness and Did Sue
ceed in Stopping Belgian Deportations;
Ask Hand of Comradeship.

Berlin. July 13.-(By the Associat-
ed Press )-German organized labor
which has just received the text of the
address delivered at the Denver con-
vention of the American Federation of
Labor by President Samuel Gompers.
of the federation, charging that Ger
man labor was responsible for the war,
gave out Wednesday through its gen.
eral commission. an answer to Mr..
Gompers' charge.
The German workman says the
reply, "has as little cause to hide his
face in shame as the American work
man. The contention of Mr.. Gompers
that the German workmen could have
prevented the war by the sacrifice of
a few thousand lives betrays sur
prising lack of understanding of Euro
pean conditions BY such a course,
the German workmen would have open
ed the way for the Russian army to
march on Berlin. A peace worse than
that of Versailles and fearful en-
slavement of all Europe would have
been the consequence.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
NO RECESSION
Of ACTIVITY
AYERS EMERY
National Commander
SAYS Mellon Overesti-
mates Cost of Bill.
Asks Fair Deal for Men
of Armed Forces AS
of Industrial Forces.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 13.-
The American legion will fight
IN for adjusted compensation
without change in the provis-
ions Of it's present program,
John G. Emery, legion national
commander, said Wednesday
afternoon.
The alarm which has swept over
government officials, lest through ad-
Justed compensation the United States
treasury be so depleted as to mean
national calamity. will cause no re-
cession of our activity to bring about
measures of civil re establishment and
material readjustment," Mr.. Emery de-
clared.
Cost Is Overestimated.
"Our claims for adjusted compensa-
ton were made after the contentious
of our ex-service men were ascer-
tanned, which justify every provision
set forth in the adjusted compensation
BILL" he said. II believe that Secre
tary Mellon vastly over estimates the
cost Of such provision. Precedent dis
proves his prediction of financial col
lapse. England and her overseas do
minions, Italy, France and Belgium.
enacted national relief legislation and
found money thus expended a potent
factor in stabilizing economic cos1di-
tions generally through rehabilitation
of individuals.
Too Much Delay.
The American legion in pressing
this measure, has fairly represented
the ex-service men of this country,
who would certainly be the last to
threaten the stability of the country
for which they offered their lives. We
earnestly believe that there has been
too much delay already and this belief
is founded upon the absolute knowl-
edge of the present economic state of
veterans, more than 100000 of whom
are unemployed.
1--WE believe that industrial condi- |
tions require immediate equalization of !
the balance between those who fought |
at financial sacrifice and the men who |
refrained at financial gain.
Ask Fair Consideration.
1--WE awaited patiently the passage
of industrial relief measures and many !
less urgent measures. We now ask
merely fair consideration and equal |
opportunity for those who served.
''The legion earnestly requests that
members of congress do their duty by
those who served in the armed forces
as they have done by those who served
In the industrial. forces of our
country
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

the bow and in five minutes her fore
castle deck was nearly awash. 1t was
apparent. however, to navy and army
officers on the Delaware. the official
observation ship, that the G-1O2 had
not received her death blow. as she
ceased to settle, awaiting the final
planes, which had reformed and re-
turned to the attack, striking flush on
the deck Just forward Of amidships.
In a few seconds the destroyer's bow
WAS under and she settled rapidly, her
stern rising his6 In the air before she
Sid under ne surface Of the sea
minNee utter tAe third hit
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Thirsty Dawsonites,
Joyous at Wet Vote
Still Must Go Dry

Dawson, Y. r.. July i3.-The
enthusiasm of the vets In the
Yukon over the big vote on Mon
day in favor of importation of
liquor was dampened when it was
learned the United States already
had enforced an embargo on all
liquor shipments through its terri
tories. Ali transportation routes
into the Yukon cross American
territory in Alaska.
Canadian Pacific railroad Off
cials at Skagway, Alaska, notified
George P. Mckenzie, chIss execu-
tive of the Yukon territory, that
only shipments which arrived on
the steamer at Skagway Tuesday
would be allowed to go forward.
MIR. Mckenzie said that unless
permission from the United States
authorities could be obtained, the
Yukon would be cut off from its
liquor supply.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

Following the testimony against the
banker, Colonel Rand, of Mrs. Anne u.
Stillmans counsel, stated:
1T now appears by the evidence
that Mr.. Stillman occupied an apart
ment at 81 East S6th Street. New
York, with one Florence H. Leeds, and
that he was known there as Franklyn
Harold Leeds. XXX That he ac-
companied her to various places; was
seen carrying her baby, Jay, in his
arms; that in December. 1916 he open
ed up a bank account in her name and
Miss Florence Fl. Leeds and informed
the bank that if the account became
short to notify him.
Makes Account Good.
''The account became short and he
was notified. The account was imme-
diately made good.
1T further appears that at Rest
court, Stoneybrook, Long Island, he
lived with Mrs. Leeds as her husband,
was known there as Mr.. Leeds and
paid the chauffeur employed there"
Colonel Rand then asked that no
further evidence be required as to Mr..
Stiliman's relations with women other
than his wife 8'=s
John e. Mack. guardian ad Item for
Guy Stillman. the infant whose legiti-
macy Mr.. Stillman has questioned, de-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Rich Gold Strike
in South Alaska
Causes Stampede
Out ofAnchoraqe

Anchorage, Alaska, July 13.-
Strikes of gold quartz apparently
running more than $1OO to the
ton, in a district 80 miles south
Of here, were reported Wednes-
day. The news had no sooner
reached here than prospectors
stampeded to the area of the dis
covery.
Men returning from there said
a dozen big fissures of quartz
heavy in gold have been uncov-
cred within region twelve by
seven miles. The first strike oc-
CURED at Girdwood on the gov
ernment railroad. According to
messages received here, the orig
inal find was followed by numer-
Gus others of equal Importance.
The quartz is described to have
been found largely in porphyry
rock formations.
Mining men who have made
preliminary investigation of the
discovery, predicted it would prove
epochal. Some of the strikes.
they said, developed on railroad
cuts along Turn Again Arm.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

bezzling $1O2 of the leagues funds, he
would start the fireworks with every
thing / have learned in five years Of
league work" The embe7zlement
charge was dismissed at Totten's pre-
liminary hearing when w. G.. Green,
states attorney, declared in justice
court that the facts in the case did not
warrant such charge.
The retraction, A. A. Liederbach,
chairman of the executive committee
announced, would result in dropping
the crimintf libel charge against Tot
ten and Gummerson, hearing ON which
was set efor Thursday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
$4,000 Is Fee Paid
to Hush ''Midnipht
Frolic" Law Actions

Boston, July 13.-Daniel N. Coax
ley, named by Attorney General j.
Weston Allen as principal with Dis
trict Attorney Nathan A. Tufts of
Middlesex county. in an alleged con-
spiracy to extort 100000 from mo-
stion picture men who participated in
a midnight party at Mishawum Manor
in Woburn, in 1917, received $31 900
as his fee in the case, he testified
Wednesday before the supreme court.
He said his services consisted of OBJ
tanning releases from women who were
at the roadhouse, and others.
David Stoneman, counsel for Hiram
Abrams, alleged by the attorney gem
eral to have been the go-between, had
testified prviously that he paid Coax
ley 5000 from funds siyen him b.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

The German workmen participated
in the war only to prevent the com
plete overthrow of Germany and the
victory of the entente capitalistic i'm
perialism. Their purpose was to Sc
cure the quick ending of the war
through a peace of understanding
During the war we strove-we admit.
with insufficient success-to prevent
the worst horrors. We vainly opposed
the opening of the ruthless submarine
warfare. But on the other hand, we
succeeded in stopping the Belgian de-
portations
Recently we caused Germany to ac-
cept the terrific burden of the llti-
matum in order to open the way
through colossal sacrifice for the re-
establishment of real peace. We are
combating the nationalistic policy of
revenge and we are working for
democracy and true peace.
I've would be happy if the American
workmen would renounce unjustifiable
reproaches Let bygones be bygenes.
and extend us the hand of comradeship
on our common endeavorS."
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

coast. This, the third phase of the
joint army and navy bombing tests,
was strictly an army 'sshow."
Twenty-four Of the aircraft that put
out from shore took direct part in the
attack, launching 81 bombs, 20 of
which found their target. Seventeen
hits We're made with o5-pound bombs
dropped BY 10, pursuit planes. but ap-
parently did little damage. The
other. three hits were scored with
500 Founders and they sent the de-
stroyer down.
The first two hits were scored at /
1920 a. M, ID minutes after the first
attack had Started The once enemy
craft Immediately began. to settlA n
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

clared he desired to present the init
macy between Mr.. Stillman and Mrs
Leeds in the utmost detail, charging
that for almost five years their rela-
tions had been practically those of
man and wife,
Eugene Dutton, cashier of the Unit
ed States Mortgage & Trust Co, in
New York, testified that Mr.. Stillman
opened an account there for Miss Flor
ence 81. Leeds in 1916, that he
took care of shortages which resulted
from her checks and that in August,
1917, the banker had the account
changed to the name Of Mrs. Florence
II. Leeds. He testified three applica-
tions for automobile licenses which
MIR. Stillman made and which the wit
ness attested as notary public.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Foreign Steamships
Protest at Seizure
Under Volstead Act

Washington, July 13. Protest
against enforcement by customs off
cals of section of the yolstead pro-
hibition enforcement act which sub
iects to seizure foreign vessels com
ing within the three mile limit with
liquor aboard are reaching the state
department from representatives of in
ternstional steamship lines. Inquiries
also have come from various embassies
and legations, said to Indicate that
foreign governments were becoming
concerned at threatened interference
with their shipping.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

News, in which they retracted the
charge against the committeeman
made in the article which they sought
to publish in the newspaper.
The retraction came in line with an
agreement with the committee that
such a statement would carry immuni-
ty from the criminel libel charge
against the two former newspaper en-
ployes.
The committee agreed to accept The
compromise agreement after a state
ment by Totten in which he declared
that if he were forced to take the wit
ness stand to answer charge Of en-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
THREAT TO START FIREWORKS BRINGS PEACE
TO N0NPARTlSANS CHIEFS IN NORTH DAKOTA

Fargo, N. D., July 13.-Peace reigns
again in the Nonparisan league circles
after nearly two weeks of charges and
counter charges coming on the heels
OF an article published in the Fargo
CourierNews, Nonpartisan league
daily newspaper, charging mshandling
of the leagues recall campaign fund
by members of the state executive
committee.
Settlement of the controversy was
1Tfected through the signing of state
Nnlent by George A. Totten, Jr., and c.
K Gummerson, deposed manager and
editor. respectively. Of the Courier
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14

Other officers elected are: ". J.
Akam of Livingston, first vice presi-
dent; w. C. Spottswood of Deer Lodge,
second vice president; A. !. Reeves of
Helena, third vice president; Fred j.
Perra, Great Falls, George w. Merkle,
Belt, o. +. Tate, Carter, and n. NJ
mittee.
The convention had previously nam
ed a board of directors consisting of
Frank S. Todd, Billings; Ben B. Bris.
coe, Toston; George w. Merkle, Belt,
n. NJ. Thisted. Great Falls; Q. f. Tate,
Carter; F. J. Perra, Great Falls; c. f.
Gilboe, Waller; w. G. Spottswood. Deer
Lodge; O. NJ Elton. Cascade; 0. c..
Johnson, Wolf Point; G. Doering, Den
ton: W. J. Akam, Livingston; 0. L.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
ARMY AlRMEN SINK GERMAN DESTROYER AT SEA:
35PLANES, 3BLMPS TAKE PART SCORE 20 HITS

On Board U. s. s. Delaware, off
the Virginia Capes, July 13.-(By the
Associated Press. Army airmen ac-
counted Wednesday for the former
German destroyer G-1O2 in what was
regarded by army and navy officers
as one of the greatest spectacles in
the history Of the American air sery-
ice.
Thirty-five army planes and three
blimps came 50 miles to sea from
Langley field to participate in the
operations, demonstrating, army men
said, the ability Of this arm Of the
national defenss forces to 20 out and
meet an enemy fleet approaching the
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Charges Roosevelt's
Name Was Forged;
Woman Is Arrested

Hillsdale, Ind, July 13.--Mrs. Emma
Burkett of Hillsdale was arrested here
Wednesday on a charge of forgery
preferred against her in New York
by George Roosevelt, executor of the
este of the late Theodore Roosevelt.
Mrs. Burkett had presented claim to
the estate of the former president for
500, 900 for a note which she declared
he had indorsed She was removed to
Newport, Ind.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Brentano Rejects
Post of Ambassador
to United States

Berlin. July 13.-(By the Associat-
ed Press )--Professo Lujo Brentano.
who has been informally considered by
the cabinet for appointment as German
ambassador to the United States, has
the government he is not avail
able. for the post because of his ad-
vanced years, the Tageblatt says. The
cabinet will postpone appointment Of
an ambassador until formal treaty
of peace has been concluded with the
United States.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Denies Suicide Pact
With Murdered Girl.
at Cross Questions

Corunna, Mich, July 13.-Forrest
Higgins, on trial charged with the
murder of his fiance. Lucy Wittum.
was under cross examination through.
out Wednesdays session of court.
Questioning by State Senator Byron
P. Hicks, special prosecutor, dealt
chiefly with Higgins early life and
his reputed relations with other WON
en-. The defendant denied the exist
ence of suicide pact with Miss Wit
tum.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
SWEDISH PRINCE is ILL
IN THE BELGIAN CONGO

Stockholm, July 13.-Prince VIII
liam Of Sweden was suddenly taken i'll
with malaria during his hunting expe-
dition in the Belgian Congo, and his
condition is serious, it was announced
here Wednesday. The prince is the
second son of King Gustav. He has
been in Africa several months,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
CANADIAN RAILROADS ARE
CUTTING EMPLOYEES WAGE!

New York, July ia tentative
agreement by which the same wage
reductions of railroad employees in the
United States will be applied to work
ers in the locomotive and car depart
ments in Canada, was reached We'd
nesday by the Railway Association Of
Canada and a committee representing
the men. 1t will take effect immedi-
ately.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
HEADS
RETAIL MERCHANTS
STATE ASSOCIATION
Resolutions Adopted Indorse Employment of
Tax Expert by Montana; Decry pittsburgh
Plus Freight" Price of Steel and Iron Com
panies, Declare Dealers; Stand Loss on Prices
Special to The Tribune.

Helena July 13-Fred Perra, of Great Falls elect
ed president of the Retail Merchants Association Montana
the closing session of the nineteenth annual
nesday afternoon The selection of Mr. Per made by
board of directors which recommended that the meeting
be held at Boulder which matter is left the decision the
utiveco
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
TWO AvlATORs KILLED.

Honolulu. July 13.-Major Sheldon
H. Wheeler. commander of Duke field
the army air base here. and Sergeant
Thomas A. Kelly, were killed Wednes-
day when their airplane crashed down
fifty feet, the gasoline tank exploding
and covering the men with the burn
ing fluid when 1t struck the ground.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Stillman Doesn't Dispute
Statement of Relations
With Florence H. Leeds
After Witnesses Testify That Banker Occupied
Apartment With Former Show Girl, and
Maintained Bank Account For Her, His Coun-
sci Says He Will Not Contradict Evidence.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, July 13-Afer half dozen wit
nesses had testified to intimate relations between
Stlman and Florence Leeds former Broadway show girl
the bankers counsel Wednesday declared they would dis
pute contradict the evidence
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
BELGIUM WANTS IN.

Brussels. July 13.-The semi official
Independence Beige expresses hope
that Belgium will be invited to the
Washington conference on disarma-
ment because Belgium has been the
victim of policy of unrestricted arm
ament
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-14
Respectfully submitted.
&c. w. MERKLE.
"F. s. SANDEN,
.... "R r ROORMAN

"Resolutions Committee"
During the afternoon, when r. C.
Hillweg Of Minneapolis was conducting
question box" the matter of insur-
ance rates came up through ques-
ton, "Should merchants patronze local
insurance agents for policy's sake?"
CONTINUED on Page Eleyenl
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Continued on Page Eleven.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-16
NrTENFyTFEvE CENNw
DELIGHTFUL VI vi
CHOSEN FOR new
LINKS AND CLUB
Golf Course and Club House Site
On the South Shore Of Lake
Parker Is To Be Purchased I'm
mediatcIy From J. E. Melton.

Lakeland is TO have golf course
almost within the city limits. BY prac-
tiCally unanimous vote. the members
of the Lakeland Golf and Country
Club. in meeting assembled at the
city bah on Wednesday evening. fav-
ored the immediate purchase Of the
site offered by J e. Melton on the
soEth shore of Lake Parker, being
known as the Alfree property. With
the property goes Il two-stcry resi-
dance building that can readily be
remodalcd into modern club house.
The location is ideal. facing as it
does the broad eXpanse Of Lake Park
cr with it's well wooded shores.
Temporary Chairman G. e. Todd
presided at the meeting with W. l..
King acting as secretary. Chairman
w. ". Chase of the committee On
sites presented a detailed report but
made no recommendations as to a
choice, leaving that while some of the
properties listed might possibly have
offered better opportunities for de-
velopmcnt into links. yet the Lake
Parker site meant q wider variety OF
pleasures for the members, their fam
lilies and friends because Of fishing
boating and bathing facilities com
bined with the delights of golf play
ing This lead 10 u decision in favor
OF The lakeside proposition to which
was added the valuable consideration
that from an advertising standpoint
the Lake Parker course is uncqualed.
The fact that it is travcrsed by the
main line Of tho Atlauti" Coast Line
and by the HiXic Highway between
Tampa and Jacksonville means that
thousands of visitors will see the
links and realize that Lakeland is
among the progressive Florida cities
catering to the pleasure and enjoy
ment of both home folks and visitors.
It is proposed to proceed at once
with the laying out and the COlstruc-
tion of The first nine holes with the
expectation that they will be ready for
use by early autumn. At the same
time the club house will he put in or
der and other improvements made so
as to make the club available as early
as possible.
With the certainty Of Lake Parker
being lowered two feet below low
water level there will be available a
splendid, sandy beach ideal for bath
| ing. The establishment of the club
and links will add much to the social
| life of Lakeland.