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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
MRS, JAMES ]. HILL
DESTROYED WILL IN
1920, COURT HEARS
Battle Over $12,0O0,00O Estate
on Before Probate Judge
in st. Paul.

St. Paul. Feb. 6-Mrs. James J.
Hi disnosed Of the bulk Of her large
holdings under will dated December
Is. 1919, but destroyed the document
year later after recovering from
long illness, it was revealed in pro-
bate court Monday during the hearing
on the contest Of the Hill heirs over
appoiptment of an administrator for
their mothers $12,OOO,00O estate.
That will bequeathed in equal shares
seyen-ninths of the estate to Louis
". Hill. who asks that he be appointed
administrator, and six sisters. To the
other two sons, James N. Hill and
Walter J. Hill, Mrs. Hill Bequeathed
the income from life estate in equal
shares of the other two -ninths, placed
in trust with the Northwestern Trust
company.
Seven of the nine Hin children want
the trust company named administra-
tor, in opposition to Louis Hills petit
ton.
A copy Of the will was introduced.
In it, John j. Toome~. for nearly
forty years confidential secretary to
James ]. Hill and later to Mrs. Hill,
was named as executor.
Louis Hill said he suggested to his
brother, James, that Toomey be ap-
pointed executor but that James de-
clined to consider it. Toomey later
retired from the trust company when
heirs opposed to Louis obtaipAdnon
troll of the board Of direct0
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
CONFERENCES
FAIL To HEAL
IRISH BREACH
Ulster Boundaries Fuss
Is Still Unsettled After
Premiers Meet.
Statement by Collins
Indicates Cabinet Far
From Agreement.

London. Feb. 6.-(By The Associ-
ated Press. AFTER q number of i'm
portant conferences Monday between
northern and southern Irish leaders.
Premier Lloyd George and members
of the British cabinet and between Sir
James Craig. the Ulster premier, and
members of his cabinet and finally Sir
James and Mr.. Lloyd George, solu-
ton of the difficulty over the question
of fixing the Ulster boundaries appar-
emily had not been found.
Statements issued by Michael Col
lins, head Of the provisional govern
ment in Ireland and the Ulster premier
indicate they still are far from an
agreement.
Parliament reassembles Tuesday and
the new Irish crisis threatens en-
barrassment to the government "a
official circles it is expected Mr.. Lloyd
George will comment on his inter-
views with Mr.. Collins and Sir James
Craig in his speech before the house
of commons.
Wants Majority Rule
'"The majorities must rule, the pro-
visional government head reaffirmed
in a statement to the press regarding
the BOUNDARIES controversy. IHe OI-
ster premier, on the other hand, in a
letter which he sent Premier Lloyd
George after the Ulster cabinet meet
ing, declared the Uisterites could not
consent to alteration of the boundary,
except by mutual agreement, failing
which the government of Ireland act Of
1920 must be looked to in defining the
boundary of any disputed area.
Further disorders in ireland were
reported Monday, the most serious of
which was cattle driving on a large
scale in the Tpperary district. Early
Sunday many cows, sheep and horses
were driven off several estates, the OBJ
ject apparently being to compel own
ers TO break up grazing lands.
Death Is Threatened
Notices signed Captain Moonshine'
We're posted. stating that anyone found
driving the cattle back or repairing the
walls and gates would meet with in
stant death. The Irish republican army
has announced it's intention Of severely
Furnishing the perpetrators.
The railway strike is to be extended
to the MacRoom line. isolating the CEN
tral part of Cork county.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
Seduction Is Charged
TO Governor Russell
by Mississippi Girl
Damage Suit for 100000 Is Filed by Young
Woman; Presages Bitter Political and
Legal Battle, Say Officials,

scnted to clandestine meetings and
yielded to his WILL
In October. 1918, Miss Birkhead' S
statement declared. she grew fearful
of becoming mother and besought
the aid and advice of Russell, who,
according to her statement, suggested
self treatment. and advised eonsulta-
ton of physician only if it became
imperative. She later visited physi-
clans in Memphis and New Orleans,
she asserts.
when it became evident Governor
Russell was not going to furnish me
the necessary funds to so to some hos
pital." the statement continued, "as
suggested by me. decided that / would
of necessity have to adopt his sugges-
tions and told him / would consent to
the operation
The operation, she alleges. was per-
formed at Memphis and was followed
by serious illness. A trip to Denver
at Russelrs expense followed, Miss
Birkhead declared and asserted that
efforts were made later through his
agents to effect financial settle
ment.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
BRANDEGEE ATTACKS
EXEMPT TING FARMERS
FROM SHERMAN LAW
Senator Walsh of Montana
Warns Colleagues to Consider
Well Before Passing Bill.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Proposed pro-
visions of cooperative marketing bills,
now before the senate, exempting
farmer organizations from operation of
the Sherman antitrust law, were at
tackled in the senate Monday by Sen
ator Brandegee, republican,, OF Connec-
ticut, who asserted congress was going
far astray when it said in legislation
that an act by farmer is not crime,
hut becomes crime when done by
manufacturer.
"I do not know" he continued,
whether the Sherman law should be
maintained, but l do know. that no
amount of apologizing, explaining or
attempts to justify. can satisfy me
that we should not have laws which are
uniform in their operations"
He said he "did not take much
stock" in the statements that privil-
eges granted through the bill would
not be abused by the farmers as much
as though the same grants of author
ity were made to other classes of peo-
pie
Senator Walsh, democrat. OF Mont
tana, spoke for several hours con the
legal phases involved in the measures
and engaged almost continuously in
colloquies with other senator's as to
what provisions Of the various bills
meant. He believed, as many other
senators said they did, in the princi-
pies Of cooperative marketing, but de-
clared too great exemptions were dan
gerous and warned the senate to con-
sider well before passing the legisla-
tion. action which he predicted would
be takenrx
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
Mabel Normand
Denies Knowing
Of Pink Nightie
in Taylor Case

: Los Angeles, Feb. 6.-MabeI
Normand, film actress who was
among the last persons to see
William Desmond Taylor. director,
alive, made a number of declara-
tions ION her word of honor" to
newspaper interviewers Monday.
"Ware you ever in love with
TayIor?' they asked her.
when he uses the expressions lin
love- on my word Of honor, no."
she said. "Get 1t straight. Our
friendship was based on comrade-
ship and understanding"
"Did you know any woman who
might have been Jealous of YOU
who might have loved TayIor2"
"On my word of honor, no."
"Or any man who might have
been Jealous of the place he oc-
cupied In your esteem;"
ION nv word of honor, no."
at has been limited he gave
drug parties. Did you ever hear
"Never in Gods world; never,
on nv word Of honor"
After some other questions, she
said:
"And, oh, please say that never
heard of that pink silk night robe
they say is missing from MIR.
TayIor's apartments"
6But Henry Peavey, the negro
houseman, said"
"He ought to be ashamed of
himself for saying ] asked him
about other girls going to Mr..
TayIor's house." she exclaimed.
81 saved him his job once when
Mr.. Taylor wanted to fire him.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
Bootlegger's Plea
Of Error Ruled Out
by Appeal Court

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-Instructions
to the jury in liquor violation tria
pointing out that the Volstead act il
and that the iury's duty to uphold the
national constitution is serious one
are not prejudicial to defendant mol
grounds for a reversal, the United
States circuit court of appeals held
Monday.
ut is not reversible error to impress
the jury with the seriousness of the
case and matters of public concern, =
the court said, in affirming the con-
yiction of ]. w. Willis. of Miles City
Mont. for maintaining common nuis.
ance in the form of building where
liquor was sold. He was sentenced
to eight months in the county Jail plus
: fine Of $3.50 and costs.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
HARDING DESIRES
THAT BONUS BILL
PROVIDE REVENUE
President Meets Congressional
Leaders but No Plan Is
Decided Upon.

Washington, Feb. 6-President
Harding informed republican congress
sional leaders Monday that whatever
soldier bonus bill was enacted should
carry with it a provision for raising
the revenue to finance the bonus. Varl-
GUS means Of obtaining the money We're
discussed, but it was said no conclu-
SiOnS were reached.
It was agreed at White House
conference that the problems of II
nances should be attached Jointly by
majority members Of the house ways
and means committee and the senate
finance committee. Whatever agree
ment is reached, it was stated, would
be submitted to the president with
view to an accord between the execu-
tive and legislative branches before
the bill is submitted to the house.
Chairman Fordney. of the house
committee and Chairman McCumber, OF
the senate committee said that the
intercommittee conferences would be
initiated soon. probably within a day
or two after the house committe closes
its hearings on the bonus measure.
Both Representative Fordney and
Senator McCumber said that none OF
the many suggested methods OF raising
the funds, including use OF the interest
on the British debt, had been elimlnat-
ed as result Of the discussion with
the chief executive.
Besides Mr.. Fordney. house repub-
licans attending the conference were
Representatives Mondell of Wyoming,
majority leader; Green of Iowa. Long,
worth Of Ohio, Copley of Illinois. and
Chandler of Oklahoma, all members
of the ways and means committee;
Senators at the conference were all
members of the finance committee and
includes besides the chairman, Sen.
ators Curtis of Kansas. Watson OF
Indiana, and Mclean of Connecticut.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07

; Jackson. Miss, Feb. GA 500, 600
damage suit for alleged seduction, filed
by Miss Frances G. Birkhead against
Lee N. Russell, governor of Mlssis-
sippi, in the federal court here Mon
day, was declared by prominent Of
ficials to presage one Of the most
bitter and sensational legal and polit-
ical tights i'll the states history.
Governor Russell refused to discuss
the suit fourther than to declare 1t
| 'the most damnable blackmail cpn-
spiracy in the history of Mississippi.
In her bill of particulars. Miss Birk-
head asks $4,000 on each Of two
counts The first alleges seduction.
AYERS that she was persuaded to yield
to his will and that as result plain
tiff's reputation and character were
ruined, and she was caused to lose
her employment and her health was
ruined. to her great damage, In the
sum of $4,000"
In the second count Miss Birkhead
alleges she underwent an Illegal oper-
alton "at the instigation of Governor
Russell, which ruined and wrecked
her. health, causing her to suffer un-
told anguish and pain and that she
is now an invalid and must remain SO
the rest of her life.'
In Il sworn statement. Miss Birk-
head charges that the alleged seduc-
ton took place in Russell's privatc
office in the state house in July, 1918,
Miss Birkhead in this statement al
leges that soon after she accepted en-
ployment as stenographer in Rus
sells office, his attitude became more
than friendly and that he made declara-
tons of love and promise of marriage
when he could get divorce from his
wife, with whom, she states, Russell
told her he was not happy. Under
these promises, she AYERS, she con
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
Machinists Accept
Lewis Invitation
to Wage Confab

Washington, Feb. e.-The Tnterna
tional Association of Machinists
through it's executive board has ac.
cepted the invitation of the United
Mine Workers of America to join in
the proposed conference of miners
and railroad employees to discuss means
of preventing reduction in wages of
mine and railroad workers, it was an
nounced Monday by William H. john
ston, president Of the machinists.
Mr.. Johnston. in making the an
nonucement, said he did not under
stand that the time and place for the
ri eet;ng Of the rail and mine workers
representatives had been fixed.
John l.. Lewis, president of the
mine workers, sent out call for the
alliance last week to all railroad un-
ions, asserting attempts to cut wage
scales were being made by the coal
operators and railroad executives and
that the unions should resist it jointly.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07

The answer was filed in the district
court of Lewis and Clark county, with
in the 2O-day limit set by law. and ex-
presses the desire of the defendant to
have the charges against him heard
without delay. Attorney General Ran
kin said the case should come to trial
within few weeks. The burden of
proof, it was explained; is placed on
the former warden. The legal firms
of Ford & Choate and Walsh, Nolan &
Scallon, representing Conley. declared
their readiness to enter court immedi-
ately.
---ss----s4 Charges Conspiracy
The Macdonald report. submitted to
Governor Dixon and the state board of
prison commissioners last November,
charged Conley with having misappro-
priated more than 100000 Of state
property. Every allegation of misap-
preparation of state funds or property
is emphatically denied in the answer
filed today.
The answer AYERS that the defend
ant, when the hearing takes place.
"can and will show that the making of
said report as made is the result of a
prearranged-, conspiracy to malign his
the said Macdonald was named by the
governor to conduct such investiga-
ton
It is further alleged that "the said
Macdonald made no honest effort to
ascertain what the true facts were re-
garding the matters set forth in said
report. which reflect on the honesty
and integrity of the defendant; but as
already averred in preceding para
graph of this answer. this defendant
expresses his willingness in the instant
action to afford the fullest opportunity
his dealings with the state of Montana
during the time that he officiated as
warden of the penitentiary."
Takes Up Items
The answer takes up each item of
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
IS LLllIIA1 1TON CONFERENCE HAS AD/OURNED|
C0NEY DENIES PRISON GRAFT CHARGES GESP0 T0DEFANEH Hin
One Cardinal Dies
in Vatican Before
Election Of Pope

London, Feb. 6.-CardinaI Mar
ini, according the Rome correspond
ent of the London Times, died in
the vatican before the election OF
the pope. Cardinal Marjni was suf-
fering from influenza when he en-
tered the conclave.
He remained in bed for the first
day but on the second day he par
tic;7ated in the deliberations and
was able to take part in the ballot
ing. After that his condition be-
came worse and he was compelled
to remain in bed.
Cardinal Nicholas Marini was a
cardinal deacon. He was created
cardinal and proclaimed on Decem-
ber 4, 1916. He was born in Rome,
August 20, i843. He was secretary
of the congregation for the Oriental
church. ....... ...
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07

the charges contained in the MacDon-
aid report and either denies or cites
the explanation which is to be made in
court. In conclusion the answer states.
in regard to the charges against Con-
ley. that the motives that prompted
their presentation were dishonest, and
that the presentation of said charges
was prompted by an unlawful desire
pursuant to conspiracy so providing
to defame and malign his character"
Conley was in charge of the Montana
state penitentiary for more than 80
wears. having conducted. the prison un-
der the old contract system and serv-
ing as warden when the institution was
later taken over by the legislature. He
was succeeded last April by the present
warden, NJ W. Potter. G
Following the filing of the answer of
Mr.. Conley, Attorney General Rankin
and Col. G. B. Nolan, the latter chief
counsel for the former prison head,
went to the district court to set date
for the hearing.
Want Immediate Hearing
While the action was filed originally
in the department of Judge A. j.
Horsky. it was presumed it would come
before Judge w II. Poorman as Judge
Horsky is at present serving as mem
ber of the supreme court commission.
Mr.. Rankin and Colonel Nolan there
upon went to Judge Poorman's court
room, but the latter had left for the
day. On the telephone Judge Poor
man told MIR. Rankin he was not GER
tain the Conley case would come in his
department Judge Horsky. also tele-
phoned, said he could not hear it for
obvious reasons.
Just what judge viii hear the case
had not been decided Monday night
Both the attorney general and Colonel
Nolan expressed their desire for an
immediate hearing
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
Farm Risk Insurance
bv Government Plan
of Illinois Solon

Washington. Feb. 6-Establishment
of farm risk insurance bureau that
would insure growing crops of perish
able products against loss or damage
resulting from adverse weather condi-
tions is proposed in bill introduced
by Representative King, republican,
Illinois. The bureau would have au-
thority to fix reasonable" premium
rates. A revolving fund Of $1O,O0O,-
600 would be created for payment Of
claims.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
De Nicola Requested
by King Of Italy to
Organize New Cabinet

Rome. Feb. G. (By The Associated
Press. The task of forming a new
cabinet was officially offered to Enrico
de Nicola, president Of the chamber of
deputies by King Victor Emmanuel
Monday. Signor de Nicola accepted
the task in principle, stating he would
give his majesty an official reply later.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
ARRESTED IN BUTTE.

Butte, Feb. 6.-August r. Dehn, an
oil broker, was arrested here Monday
evening at the request of the Billings
police, Butte officsrs said he was
wanted on a charge of writing worth
lsss checks,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07

Los Angeles, Feb. Ga motion picture actress was
subjected to what the police termed "long and grueng
questioning at her home here Monday night in attempt
to obtain clue to the murder Of William Desmond Taylor
director The said to be widely known but her
withheld by the police What they learned they
kept to themselves but they admitted they seeking to
develop the previously advanced theory that Taylor had been
slain by jealous rival for the affections of the actress
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
DENOUNCES PROBE REPORT
AS FALSE AND MALICIOUS.
REQUESTS AN ACCOUNTING
Former Warden Of State Penitentiary Asserts
He Will Show Conspiracy to Malign His
Character Was Entered Into When Governor
Named Macdonald to Make an Investigation.

Helena, Feb 6-Allegng that the charges in the Mac
Donald prison report false and were macousy made
to defame his character former Warden Frank Cone
the Montana state pententary through his attorneys late
Monday filed his the suit for accounting recently
instituted behalf of the by Attorney General Yelling
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-07
POLICE "SWEAT"
MOVIE ACTRESS
IN MURDERCA
Prominent but Unnamed Star Is Given Gruelling
Examination by Los Angeles Officers Seek
ing Slayer of William Desmond Taylor;
Whereabouts of Former Butler Still Mystery.

Angeles Feb "a said to the dissertation Edward
Strathmore missing William
film director believed Los Angeles authorities
the Angeles police said the suspected
whit he hoa a
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Discards Cardinals Robes

The new pope then was escorted te
the ante-room within the Sistine chapel
where he discarded his cardinal robes.
assisted by the conclavists, and the
papal vestments which had been hello
tContinueds spn Page Thirsssa1 ~
The New York herald., 1922-06-24
POSTAL SWINDLE LAID
TO INVESTMENT BROKER
$40, 900 a Year Made in Fees
by Miller, Is Report.

Albert @. Miller. who. as Albert @.
Miller G Co.. Inc. Of 147 Broadway,
has been known for seven years as an
investment broker" was held in s10.-
Geo bail yesterday for further hearing
coe':. Post Office Inspector Edmund
Honvery charged him with having
used the mails In operation of an ex-
tensive scheme to defraud.
The post office agent said the "busi-
ness" netted Miller more than 206o0
a year. His system. 1t was said. was
to advertise that he controlled large
clientele of investors who were prepared
to furnish any amount OF money needed
IL finance new or old enterprises. He
received countless replies from persons
who wanted every conceivable project
underwritten. and then collected fees
for lis services.
Inspector Honvery charges that on
November IA Miller obtained $17S from
i. Goldner. secretary. which was
To be put into the Quaker Ice Cream
Company. Inc, of Philadelphia to enable
that company to extend its business.
The only extending" done. according
to Godner. was the extending of his
s17S to Miller.
The New York herald., 1922-06-24
TERM OF So YEARS HANGS
ON CALLING FELON A 'FELON'
Prosecutors Reference to Ex-Convict's Record May
Upset Conviction After Second, Trial for
$4,000 Horton Company Holdup.

To be and yet not to be faced by a
prison sentence Of possible fiftytwo
years was the position in which Thomas
Flanagan. a resident of the Tombs
since March. found himself last night
Flanagan will have to wait until next
Thursday to know which it will be. but
tie indications are, from what Judge
Rosalsky Of General Sessions said, that
he will have another chance before a
jury before sentence can be passed
Flanagan was found guilty yester-
day by jury in Judge Rosalskys court
of robbery. grand larceny, assault and
receiving stolen goods as a second Of
fender. This row of penal offences car
ries with 1t maximum penalty of for
ty years. and Flanagan already owes
the State twelve years. part of unserved
sentence for a crime committed in The
Bronx. The majority of charges of which
he was foun guilty were an outgrowth OF
the holdup at the Horton Ice Cream
Company depot at 205 East Twenty
fourth street on the morning of July IL,
1921, in which the robbers got away
with $4,000.
Some time after the robbery Flanna-
gan was arrested, was tried and the
jury disagreed. He then was released
in $4,000 bail, which he promptly
forfeited by disappearing and failing
to return for retrial. Last March he
was picked up by the police again. be-