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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
TAX TOPIC HAILED WITH FURY
IN CONFERENCE SEEKING RELIEF
Wilson Peace Aims
Praised by Bitter
Opponent

New York, Feb. 15.-Dif-
ferences of opinion had not
blinded him "to the great
policies and principles advo-
Gated by Ex-President Will
son." Senator William E.
Borah, one of the leading
opponents of the League of
Nations in the senate, de-
clared Wednesday, in a tele-
gram to the Woodrow Will
son foundation, which was
read at its dinner Wednes-
day night.
II regret most sincerely" "
his telegram said, "that
pending matters here will
not permit me to attend the
should have been greatly
Wilson foundation dinner. /
pleased to add my mite to so
worthy a caues. Difference
of view on some questions of
method, l trust, has not
blinded me in the least to
the great policies and prin-
ciples urged and advocated
by ex-President Wilson in
looking to a better and more,
peaceful world. | express
the hope that the cause will
succeed to the full satisfac-
ton of its advocates"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16

to be divorced and then adopt one
another.
Once Got Into Jail
He saw the inside of penal insti
tuition some time later, convicted of
forging the name Of United States Sen
ator Calder to papers recommending
him when he went to Brooklyn to in
spect" a national guard armory. He
was released on his prison record for
good conduct.
In his immaculate navy uniform,
Weinberg got himself accepted without
questions by Princess Fatima when
she came here last July. after voice
over the telephone informed the sui
tana that he had the Endorsement Of
the chief of police of New York. Also
he is said to have bolstered his reputa-
ton with the princess by inferring a
chubby sort of connection between him
self and J. P. Morgan, the financier.
Charged With Graft on Iorenz
When DR.. Lorenz came to America
to work for charity, it was Weinberg
who got himself appointed secretary
to the famous Austrian, only to lose
his position and his title of Doctor"
when Royal S. Copeland, health COM
missioner notified DR.. Lorenz that he
was an impostor. Complaints had
been made that he collected $1OO fees
from applicants for the great surgeons
treatment,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
Six Girls Testify
Against Tex Richard

New York, Feb. 1ts-Six girls.
ranging in aga from IL to Is years,
Wednesday were called to testify be-
fore the supreme court grand jury
against Tex Richard, sport promoter,
recently held for the grand jury on a
charge Of assaulting 15-year-old Alice
Ruck.
After hearing the Ruck girls testi-
mony and that OF two of her compan-
ions on alleged visits to an apartment,
the jury adjouTued until Thursday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
Secretary Mellon
Violating Law in
Office Says Watson

Washington, Feb. i5.-Secretary
Mellon Is holding the office OF Sec
retary Of the treasury In violation
of the law and can be arrested for
retaining the place II anyone sees
fit to swear out a warrant ctarg-
ING him with the 0ffense, Senator
Watson, democrat, Georgia, de-
c!ared in the senate.
The law which MIR. Mellon Is
violating, Senator Watson said,
prohibits the secretary OF the
treasury from engaging In any
kind Of business or commerce.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
CONVENTION OF COAL
WORKERS HALTED TO
WASH DIRTY linen
President Says His Life Has Been Threatened
as Result Of Kansas Chief Trying to Get Re-
instated in Union After Expulsion by Head;
Meeting by Margin Of 81 Votes to Do Moth
ing Till Howat's Status Is Determined.

indianapolis, Feb 15-Marked by the preliminary victory
of Alexander Howa deposed chief of the Kansas union miners
in his fight for union Of himself and his expelled
followers the convention of the United Mine Workers of
America abruptly stopped work. delaying until Thursday final
decision whether would consider the expulsion order of In
ternatonal President John L. Lewis and other administration
officers
In the stormy session. during which Lewis declared that
his life had been threatened repeatedly during the last 10 days.
the delegates devoted themselves almost entirely to debate
the unions internal troubles.
vain appeal made by Lewis to direct the delegates
to the question He referred to the threatened coal
strike April seemingly inevitable" and pictured the
miners vast that asked to stop the of
battle wash its dirty ne He contended that
violated the unions law in seeking direct appeal to the
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
Two Persons Injured
81 Shaken When Five
Pennsy Cars Jump

Baltimore. Feb. 15,--Two persons
were injured. one seriously, and 81
others were shaken up Tuesday night
when three day coaches, a pullman and
an express car of Pennsylvania rail-
road express left the tracks at Oden-
ton, Md. Wrecking trains were sent
from Baltimore and Washington. The
train was enroute from Harrisburg to
WASHINGTON.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
BAND
IN TERROR PLOT
P POL|CE BELIEVE
Eight Arrested at Los
Angeles May Be in an
International Gang.

Los Angeles, Feb. I5.-A ter
rorist program Of international
scope may be revealed through the
arrest here Wednesday night Of
eight alleged members of a band
of extortionists, it is said by fed
eraI and other officers who par
ticipated in the arrest.
Three men arrested recently in
widely separated American cities
are believed to have had in their
possession "unmistakeable evil
dence" of affiIiation with the men
taken into custody here, It was
said.
These three men were arrested
In Salt Lake City, Des Moines and
Cleveland, Ohio, officers said, and
further declared that bombs and
duplicate written instructions were
found on three.
The eight men caught here last
night were trapped by fedora!
agents, deputy sheriffs and private
detectives after an alleged attemDt
to extort $25,000 from a promi-
nent Los Angeles business man,
under threats of death and after,
it was charged, they had obtained
large sums from other men
through similar means.
1t was said at least 20 residents
Of Los Angeles have received
threatening demands for money
and have had their homes under
guard for a week.
Names of the men involved, as
we'll as names of the officers work
ina on the case are withheld by
the authorities for fear vengeance
will be exacted by friends Of the
men under arrest.
Efforts to arrest other alleged
members of tho hand here were
unsuccessful. officers failing to
find even trace of ninth man
they believe they wounded Wed
nesday night.
1t is said the extorti0n phase Of
the alleged operations in Los An
geles, while on a large scae was
"only a side ISSUE" with terrorists
as the main objective.
Posta! inspectors said that for
two weeks they had been holding
warrants charging use Of the mails
to defraud for the men caught
Wednesday night.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
Murderer Must Hang
for Killing Auto Men;
Tries to Bite Doctor

Springfield. H., Feb. 15.--E1ecutive
clemeney was denied Harvey Church,
Chicago murderer of two automobile
statesmen. by Governor Small Wednes-
day. Church has been sentenced to
hang Friday. The governor denied his
plea for communication Of sentence to
life Imprisonment, upon recommends
tion of the state division. of partons
and paroles
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
10000 Tribesmen
Reported in Revolt

Bombay. British India. Feb. 10
(By the Associated Press )-Uncon-
firmed reports have reached here that
10000 Bhil tribesmen were engaged
in an outbreak fomented bv followers
OF Mohandah X. Gandb. Indian ma
fionaIist leader. in the Etawh jungle
district near Godhra.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
BITES WHEN FoRClBLY FED

Chicago, Feb. 15.--Fighting against
being forcibly fed, Harvey Church. con-
demned murderer, who has been on
a hunger strike in an effort to cheat
the gallows Friday. attempted to bite
DR. Francis w. Mcnamara, the Jail
physician. DIR. Mcnamara inserted a
tube in the prisoners mouth, when
Church grabbed his hand and sought
to sink his teeth in it.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
NEPHEW
MADE DRY ENFORCER

New York, Feb. disappointment
Of James F. Pershing, Jr., nephew OF
General Pershing. as assistant federal
prohibition director in New York state,
to succeed Col. Herbert G.. Catrow,
has been announced.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
FAKER
WHITE HOUSE GUEST
I'M NAVAL UNIFORM
Got Himself Attached to Suite Of Sultana lmper
sonating u. S. Officer; Wined and Dined
Great Ones, Sometimes Forgetting Bill.

New York Feb Calling him the worlds champion mperson
New York police have joined in the
Of justice search Washington for Stephen Weinberg
of distinguished includes President Harding
Princess Faima Dr. Adolf Lonz Mayor Hylan and Harold Nc
Cormck
In the national capital the versatile mposor is wanted
accepting White House hospitality the of Commander
Stanley Z. S. n, official the Princess Fatma
being of pranks played
% Of q nOtabes 1913.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
U. S. CAN STAND COAL
STRIKE SEVERAL MONTHS

Washington, Feb. 15.-A national
strike in the union coal fields can
be maintained in the United States
for several months without serious
Inconvenience to consumers" accord
ing to evidence by operators put be-
bore the Interstate Commerce COM
mission.
The commission. taking cognizance
Of threatened stoppage OF April !.
asked J. d. Morrow, vice president of
the National Coal association, for sta
tistics covering the situation. The
report, filed Wednesday, estimated
that non-union coal fields have a
weekly average production Of $685.
600 tons, on the basis of conditions in
1918.
Consumption of bituminous coal is
100000 tons per week, the report
showed, with a material decrease in
sight after April l, because of warm
weather. In addition 100000 tons
of coal were said to be in stock on
January 1.
The only danger to consumers in
the strike he said would be from pos
sible interruption In railway traffic.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
TWO YOUTHFUL BANDITS
ROB BANK OF $2,5OO

st. Paul, Feb. 15-Two youthful
unmasked bandits held up the Chero-
kee State bank in the western out
skirts Of the city today, forced w. j.
Christians, president, into the vault
and escaped with $500 in cash.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
NEGRO PORTER WHIPPED
AND TOLD HIS LIMIT

Alkaline, Kan, Feb. 1b.-LlttIeton
Oaks. negro porter at a local hotel.
was seized By group OF men Tuesday
night, carried into the country and
whipped. He was told by his captors
what a negro porter cannot Do In
Abilene it was reported
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
A. c. M. Charged by I'm
putation With Deceiv-
ing Assessors.
Deposed Professor An
other Stormy Petrol;
Slams Taken at Dixon.
Special to The Tribune.


Billings. Feb. i5.-FoIticians.
both conservative and radical, seek
ing to improve their stand before
the voters, plain farmers ard 9TH
ers who are actually seeking relief
from tax burdens and representa-
tives of the large corporations who
contribute heavily to the payment
of taxes in the state. mingled
Wednesday at the gathering called
BY the Farmers Educational g. CO.
Operative union to discuss tax
matters and to form state tax
payers organization.
Attacks upon the existing taxa
tion system upon the corporations.
the various state departments and
almost anything which exhibited a
head, were made by the various
speakers. Governor Dixon, In the
principle address of the day, as
sailed the last legislature for not
carrying into effect his legislative
program, roasted the state board
of equalization for some Of Its
work of last fall, boosted his pet
scheme for a tax commission, ad-
vocated the "short ballot" and
boasted of savings effected by the
present administration, and was In
turn taken to task by other speak
ers who contradicted some of his
assertions and claims.
Senator Edwards Replies
Senator John Z. Edwards of Fol-
,yth, replying to Governor Dixon, sal
hat the senate had denied creation Q
he commission because of the need c
state expenses and becaus
he people had rejected the plan q
/ previous election.
The stand of the Anaconda Cope
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16

Lewis Overriden In Trial Appeal
"The only issue here" said Howat
in his appeal, SIS whether we are en-
titled to fair and impartial trial.
Further, the Kansas ieadef -aryuer
that to follow the course held neces-
sary by President Lewis would result
in the expelled miners case going
again to union officials, who. he said
had kicked us out of the union
Mr. Lewis decision that Howat's
appeal was out of order was overrid-
den by the convention on rising vote
of 977 to S64, but the administration
forces Immediately countered with a
demand for roll call of the delegates.
contending that 125 Howat followers
who were not entitled to vote. had been
counted to give the preliminary victory
to the Kansas leader.
Roll May Require Whole Day
The roll call. however, was delayed
until Thursday by the adoption of a
motion of Frank Harrington, the IL
linois leader, Howat's chief supporter.
who protested against voting until the
credentials committee had completed
its work of determining who were en-
titled to vote as delegates.
After adjournment, both sides were
busy campaigning among the dele
gates, with each predicting final vic
tory. The roll call, is expected to
consume the entire day, Thursday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-16
DEs MONIES NEWSlES STRIKE.

the nes Moines Capital are on strike
against the penny paper.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14
RIVERSIDE

H. &. Cox blasted a few stumps last
week.
Miss Edna West is spending the week
at home.
John Redum smashed one of his feet
While logging.
Joe Kirkpatrick is helping Dan Cox
with his barn.
Mrs. Edward White has recovered
after a siege of illness.
Kenneth Shepherd was a Conrath
visitor last Thursday
J. E. Morphew is building an addi-
ton to his house this spring.
Miss Amy Cox is employed in. the
H. c. Brown & Son store as clerk.
Quite a number are busy blowing
already so they can plant some grain.
Earl Riphenberg is still slowly i'm
proving. DR.. Landmark is attending
him.
Mrs. West, who is in the Ladysmith
hospital. is expected to be able to be
home soon.
The next community meeting will
be Friday night, April 81 Everybody
be sure and attend.
Lawrence Cox, mail carrier, did not
make the trip on the route Saturday
on account of bad roads.
Jesse Kirkpatrick, who is working
near Big Falls. was seen at the dance
at Sheldon Saturday evening.
Oscar Ensstrom is building a smoke
oh, l., I,
smoke "red-horse" and suckers"
Miss Lillian West. who is going to
school at Ashland. is spending the
Easter vacation here with her folks.
Miss Marie Belbeck. who is teach
ing school at Strickland, is visiting in
the vicinity with relatives this week.
Emmett Chalfant, the local dehorner.
informs us that his brother, Orland,
will be in the Eau Claire hospital an
other week before returning home
The Sunday school lesson for next
Sunday is the Easter lesson found in
John 20: 1881 Golden text is found
in Luke "a: "a No preaching service
The young folks met at the school
house Wednesday night to rehearse
their parts for the next Literary So
ciety which will be Friday night,
April 81.
A large crowd attended the baseball
dance at Sheldon Saturday night in
spite of rain. A good time was re-
ported. There will be another dance
Saturday night, April %, and also
a basket social will be held for the
benefit of the baseball boys. Bye's or
chestra will play. A large crowd is
expected. so come and have a good
time.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14
CONRATH

The new store received large sup
ply of shoes Monday.
n. I'll. Spooner was at Ladysmith on
business last Saturday.
Daddy Jones butchered a calf for
III. Dagneau Monday.
The commercial club held a meet
ing Tuesday. April II.
Mr.. Stowell is driving the school bus
for Nick TeSchler at present.
Mr.. Lieders planted some young
trees around his place recently.
The West Marshall correspondent
certainly has a large territory.
The fish fans are starting to polish
their hooks and grease the reels.
E. B. Fisher bought an Overland 30
from his father. c. l. Fisher, last Sat
urday.
Mesdames A. Knaack and Henry
Dagneau were shopping at Ladysmith
Saturday.
A. Neuner and son, Adolph, are af-
ter the brush and making fence
around their place.
The Lone Star movie man enser-
tanned good crowd at the community
hall Friday evening.
Mrs. Holman and daughter, Mrs. l..
Lieders, went to Ladysmith Monday to
visit relatives for week.
Lowell Woodward will move his
well drilling outfit from Tony to La
dysmith, where he will drill a num-
Der of city wells.
JOS. Janoszek oyerhauled his car,
but was unable to start it. SO he
called for Jack and found that he had
put the engine in wrong.
The Conrath baseball diamond will
be on the east side of the old sawmill.
The boys will start to clean and level
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14
PLEASANT VALLEY

yelma Morse spent several days last
week at the Mark Tatro home.
The heavy rain of Saturday night
washed out several culverts between
here and Bruce.
Velma Morse and Alice Ward
walked to Bruce Saturday. Watch
for the new Easter bonnets!
Misses Ella Power and Emma Inns
dial. evangelists, stayed a few days at
the w. E. Tiegs home last week.
Mrs. Leslie Hurting returned home
last week from Marinette, where she
spent few weeks visiting relatives.
Edna Garrett of the Blue Hills, is
staying with her sister, Mrs. Bill Oh
son. Mr.. Olson was called to Iowa
bv the death of a brother.
Mrs. L. E. Vreeland entertained the
C. /. C. at her home Thursday. Coffee
and doughnuts were served to thirty
members and visitors. Mrs. TheO.
Hurting applied for membership, Mrs.
James Hunter will entertain in May.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14

The young folks of Conrath were to
maple sugar party at Norser's Sat
urday evening. AS it rained all night
they were unable to return until Sun
day morning.
The Conrath community club is Civ
ing big dance on Easter Monday for
the benefit of the baseball team. The
Conrath orchestra will be there. Mrs.
A. Knaack will serve a good lunch.
Everybody welcome.
The commercial club boosters OF
Conrath were to four different school
houses last Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday evenings, giving lectures and en-
rolling members. A good crowd
turned out at each school, and the club
has many more boosters. 1t paid to
boost
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14

Mrs. D. Kelly went to Minneapolis
Monday.
Harry Mozart was Ladysmith call
er Monday.
Ernest Wood was in Bruce Saturday
on business
Toe LaFave was in Ladysmith on
business Monday.
Mrs. Pelkey made a trip to Lady
smith this week.
Miss Marvel Maffett spent the week
end in Ladysmith.
Tom Anderson is employed at the
George LaTour farm.
A few automobiles are in evidence
on our busy main street.
Bernard Perchilka went to Lady
smith on business Monday.
Mrs. e. Hess and Mrs. Frogner were
Ladysmith callers Monday.
Lewis Wilson has been spending
few days at his home here.
Mr. Wiles, of Island Lake, was
county seat visitor Monday.
Mesdames VOrce and Malmgren mo-
tored to Rice Lake last Saturday.
Mrs. J. Il. Shepard ana MIS- darfl-
son shopped in Minneapolis Saturday.
John Anderson, Jr., is working on
the switch run in Ladysmith this week.
James Kobliska, ST., of Duluth, is
visiting his son, James, here this week.
The Keif crowd had merry time
at the NJ Ellison home Friday even
ing.
The choir of the NJ E. church will
have special music at the Easter SER
vice.
Mrs. Jess Waggoner will entertain
the Endless Chain Thursday after
noon.
Fred Sonnenberg has purchased
Frank Sabaskis touring car Watch
out girls
John Bauman went to Ladysmith on
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14
MAPLE CENTER

III. Gavin was a Ladysmith caller
Saturday.
Lester Guthrie had the misfortune
to lose a cow recently.
Brother Hurley is doing J. Wier's
chores while he is away.
Jess Wier is expected home this
week from his Iowa trip
w. Hurley is on the sick list. We
hope he will soon be out again.
Mrs. f. L. Barnes called on friends
in Ladysmith last Wednesday.
Several were out to church Sunday
evening, regardless of rain and mud.
Clarence Gable AM S. Wenzenreid
are clearing off some of their land
making quite a change.
An Easter program will be given at
the schoolhouse next Sunday morning
at 10 80. Everybody welcome.
S. Schweiger. wife and son, Fred
were Ladysmith shoppers Saturday,
also S. Wallace and wife, and Mr..
Sannes.
f. T. Barnes is on the sick list and
is not improving very fast Several of
the neighbors helped him couple of
days to put the roof on his barn.
The community meeting was very
largely attended. there being over 200
present. The people taking part in
the play are to be commended on the
way they presented it.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-04-14

Monday. where he is receiving medical
treatment.
The Pythian Sisters will hold their
regular meeting Wednesday evening.
The r. n. A. Lodge held their reg
ular meeting last Thursday night.
Mrs. P. B. Frenchick entertained for
the r. n. A. Endless Chain Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Swenson and daughter, Esther,
and Florence Kawa were in Ladysmith
Saturday.
The Fred Apker family are enjoying
a new Columbia graphaphone recently
purchased.
J. G.. Stubs made a business trip
to Ladysmith Sunday night, returning
here Monday.
John Kassela. Joe and Lawrence
koehler went to Ladysmith on bus
mess Monday.
Mrs. Mary MCGEE is opening up
new lunch room this week in the
Stubs building.
Mrs. Ralph Lalan entertained sew
efaI IfleIluS dI oUO party dC ueL
home Friday night.
Alden Vorce has been home on
little vacation from his school duties
at Rice Lake this week.
Misses Clara Baxter, Vivian Frog
ner and Alfredo Anderson spent Sat
urday shopping in Rice Lake.
The X. of P. lodge is quite active TAX
ing in new members. Roy and Wal
ter Anderson are the latest members.
Miss Ethel Frenchick is clerking at
the Holtz Dry Goods Co.'s store at La
dysmith this week during the Easter
sale
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens and son,
Lee, came down from Ladysmith Mon
day to visit at the Charles Stevens
home.
Mrs. E. V. Needham and Edna Will
son went to Ladysmith Tuesday to see
Ed Needham who is at the hospital
there
Mrs. Helen Hawver served coffee
to Mesdames Wilmot, Holt, Lalan and
Miss Tabor at her home Tuesday af-
ternoon.
The baseball diamond looks inviting
of late, especially when we note so
many young Americans playing Zone
Old Cat
Mrs. Charles Kanske and baby, of
Exeland, returned home Saturday, af-
ter spending a few days at the VIM.
Hays home.
Mrs. Henry Duca and Mrs. John
Larson were Bruce shoppers Saturday.
Miss Moeller's Hat Shop is we'll patron
lied by Weyerhaeuser.
The Norwegian Ladies' Aid Society
met at the John Anderson home in
the country All members donned rub
bers and boots and walked through
the mud.
The baseball boys are giving bene-
fit dance Easter Monday. Everyone
come and help the boys out. Show
them you appreciate their efforts for
organizing a good baseball team here
this summer.
A crowd of the young girls hiked to
Bruce Saturday. returning home on
the freight. The mixers were: Luz
ellie Ellison. Florence Pelkey. Hazel
Bert. Maude Maffett, Clara Josephs,
Nina Grimsley, Bessie Keith and Iva
Christensen.
The village board met Monday even
ing to install the new village officers
as follows O. W. Malmgren, president;
p. B. Frenchick. treasurer r. Il. Holt,
clerk: HI. C. Clark justice OF the
peace: G.. Christian. constable. Trus-
fees p s. Keith. n. NJ Blain, M. A.
Anderson. Walter Kassela and Z. 3.
Alvey. Board of Health, 2. 5. Keith,
Y M Rlain and H G. Clark.