The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-04
MAN CHARGES HUGE
CONSPIRACY sues FOR $5l,5l0,OOO

Washington-(A. P)-Alleging q
conspiracy to destroy his business
James w. Martin of the Martin Aero
plane factor, Of Long Island, filed
suit here today under the Clayton
act, to recover $51, 100000, from the
manufacturers of the Aircraft Cor
poration, Inc, and twenty-seven other
corporations, including the Boeing
Airplane company of Seattle, and 3S
individuals.
Destroyer and Cruiser Collide
London-(A. P.)-The American de-
stroyer Fox collided with the British
light cruiser, Ceres, at the entrance
to the Bosphorus yesterday, accord
ing to Constantinople advices to
Lloyds. 1t is said that both vessels
were badly damaged. A strong cur
rent is held responsible. The British
admiralty said this afternoon it un-
derstood the damage to the Ceres is
comparatively light and that no lives
were lost.
Would Disband House of David
Lansing, Mich.-(A. P)-Formal
charges that the Israelite House of
David colony at Benton Harbor is
based upon foundation of deceit,
immortality and fraud" were filed in
the Ingham county circuit court to-
day by Attorney General Daugherty
of Michigan, in support Of quo war
ranto proceedings, begun yesterday to
compel the leaders of the cult to show
cause why the organization should not
be disbanded.
Approves New Vet. Bureau Rules
Washington CA. P.) - Director
Hines, of the veterans bureau, today
the new rules of procedure
for handling compensation cases, de-
signed to prevent political or other
pressure from influencing unduly
allotments to former
soldiers.
Foster Case to Jury
st. Joseph, Michigan-(A. P)-The
case of William q. Foster, charged
with violating the Michigan law
against criminal syndicalism, went to
the jury at 9:40 a. m. today, when
Judge Charles White finished reading
his instructions. The court and at
torneys agreed to set the trial of
Charles E. Ruthenberg for April 16.
W8leS MlQCIS Ou StIK0
Cardiff, Wales-(A. P.)-Forty-six
thousand miners in the Rhondda coal
fields are out on strike today. Picket
ng is maintained in many places, but
no cases are reported Of non-union-
SITS attempting to work. The strike
vas called for the purpose of fore
ng some five thousand non-unionists
o join the Miners Federation.
Earl Of Carnarv0n Near Death
Cairo-(A. P.)-The Earl of Carnar-
,on's physicians virtually abandoned
ast night any hope of his recovery
md the family gathered around his
bedside anticipating the worst, but he
allied, never losing consciousness
lis temperature today was one hun
1red and one and maintained the !
light improvement noted last night.
physicians regarded the fight for life |
IS remarkable.
Confirm Execution Of Priest
London-(A. P.)-Conformation of |
he execution by the Soviet authori- |
les of Constantine Butchkavitch, |
icar general of the Roman Catholic I
hurch in Russia, was contained in |
dispatch received today from the
costa agency, the official bolshevik
ews organ.
Lady NOrthcliffe Remarries
London-(A. P.)-Lady Northcliffe,
widow of Viscount Northcliffe, was
1arried today to Sir Robert Arundel
hudson. The wedding took place at
Iartlebury Worcestershire.
Kidnapped Man Returns Home
New York-(A. PA telegram
rom Buffalo, signed 81. 1. Perrine,"
7as received today at Knights of
Columbus headquarters here, stating
hat the Rev. J. A. Vraniak of Virden,
illinois, reported Kidnapped in Venice,
illinois, March 5, has been captured
'om his abductors," and is being re-
lrned home today.
See Connection With Mail Theft
Minneapolis - CA. P) Following
ne return of secret indictments in
diving score OF Twin City resi-
ents, in an alleged nationwide con-
piracy to deal in bonds stolen from
Dvernment mails, the federal grand
Try here started an investigation in
with the robbery of fed
al reserve bank truck in Denver in
ecember.