The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-08-23
Charge GOVERNMENT DEFRAUDED OUT
Of MILLION In SALES BY ARMY men

New York = CA. P.) = Colonel
Launcelot Purcell, of the United
States army, retired, of Seattle, for
mer chief of the surplus property di-
vision; John Skinner, chief of the
sales division of the quartermaster
corps; Bertrand Weiss, Herman Can
ter, and Harry Miller, were indicted
today on charges of conspiracy to de-
fraud the government. Purcell is
said to be on his way from Seattle
to answer the charges. The alleged
frauds of nearly one million dollars,
involved surplus army property.
Renew q. S.-Japan Treaty
Washington-(A. P.)-The treaty
of arbitration between the United
States and Japan, which expired by
limitation, was renewed today for a
period of five years without change.
Arrives With Mail From West
Hampstead, New York-(A. P)-l
Pilot Collins arrived here at 12:17
p. M, with the first batch of trans
continental mail from San Francisco,
which had been delayed last night by
a heavy fog at Laramie, Wyoming.
Collins came from Cleveland, where
he replaced Pilot Williams.
u. S.-Mexican Agreement Near
Washington = CA. P) Arrange
ments for resumption of diplomatic |
relations between the American and |
Mexican governments, have reached a |
stage where official announcement |
may be issued shortly.
Injunction Against I. w. w.
Sacramento-(A P.)-An injunc /
ton effective throughout California
during the tendency of litigation
against the activities of the Indus
trial Workers of the World, it's Off
GERS and members, was granted in
superior court here today. The in
junction, it was explained, will re-
main in full force pending the trial
Of the action, but the attorneys said
it had the effect of permanent in
junction and that the deendants prob
ably will appeal without further trial.
Disastrous Flood in Colorado
Fowler, Colo.-(A. P)-Approxi-
nately one thousand persons are
homeless and damage estimated at
100000 has been done by flood
which rushed down the
,alleys of the Apishapa and Arkansas
'ivers yesterday and today, following
he breaking of an irrigation project
lam near here.
Flood Crest is Passed
Pueblo, Colo.-(A. Pitts first
ury expended, the flood waters which
)urst from the irrigation dam south
If Fowler last night, are steadily di-
ninishing in volume and destructive
less today. The crest Of the flood
apparently passed quickly, receding
oon after the first disastrous rush.
Fishback Heads Insurance Men
Minneapolis-(A. P.)-H. o. Fish
'ack, state insurance commissioner,
Il Washington, was elected president
# the national association of insur-
nee commissioners, at the fifty
ourth annual convention here today.
French, British Premiers to Meet
London-(A. P)-Recognizing the
utility Of further exchange of lengthy
totes on the reparation issue, Pre-
nier Baldwin has decided to meet
Premier Poincare upon the farmers
eturn from his vacation at AK Les
,aines, it became known here today.
Would Reduce Income SurtaXes
Washington-(A. P.)-Secretary of
he Treasury Mellon will renew to
he next congress his recommends
ion for a reduction in the higher
racketn of income surtaxes. The
of his purpose at the
reasury stated that he is uncertain ]
yhether the proposal would meet with
favorable reception at the capitol.
Freighter Strikes Rock, Sinks
Vancouver, B. CA. P)-The {
reight steamer, Selkirk, struck a
ock on Hearst island, in dense
og last night, Captain Gillen re- !,
orted here. The ship commenced to
Ill with water Immediately upon
triking. The captain and crew of
light men rowed to Hardy bay. The
tern of the ship sank and the ship
I'LL be total loss, it is reported.
Cabinet Member for Coolidge
Denver-(A. P)-Secretary Hubert s
York, of the interior department, in /
1otfor m 10 p11h1ic tO1au adv0oafoc r