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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
LEGION MEN
LOOKING TO
WEST COAST

Many Legionaires in North Dakota
are making plans to attend the Fifth
Annual Convention of the American
Legion which is to be held at San
Francisco, October 14-19. Delegates
elected by the. organization in North
Dakota are as follows: Frank B.
Streeter, Department Commander;
Fred Kraemer, National Committee
man; Jack Williams, Department Ad-
jutant; DR.. Harry Miller, Drayton;
M. w. Whalen, Minot; Walter Curtis,
Lisbon; Tom johnson, Killdeer, dele.
gates at large; William Stern, Fargo;
c. B. Aamodt,. Bottineau; r. A. Mer-
gems, Fairmount, Ben Everson, Wash
burn; Martin Kornbluth, Tioga and
E. G. Peterson of Dickinson.
According to Walter G. Curtis,
chairman Of the Transportation Com.
mittee in North Dakota, arrange
ments have been made for special
chartered standard and tourist sleep
ers, leaving Fargo approximately at
$3.50 a. m. via Northern Pacific Rail
ay and Great Northern Railway Oc-
tober 10th, 1923, joining at Spo.
kane or Seattle. Arrive in Fargo on
return October 26th. Mr.. Curtis
states that it was deemed advisable
to route cars via both the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern to avoid
additional expense which would be in
CURED should those from the Great
Northern territory be compelled *
join the party via Northern Pacifi'
and vice versa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
AUGUST COOLER /
THAN AVERAGE
Weather Bureau Summary
Shows Accumulated De-
ficiency of Rainfall

The month of August fell below
any previous August for the last nine
years in average temperature, ac-
cordipg to the monthly meteorological
summary of the weather bureau, is
sued today. The mean temperature
for the month was IS, as compared
to -73 last year. The mean tempera-
ture in 1915 was IS, but in the in
tervening years August has been
considerably hotter. The thcrmome-
ter did not rise over 80 this year, 80
being the highest while 105 is the
record, and the lowest temperature
was 43, while the record is 80.
The weather bureau reports no
frost, either light, heavy or killing,
in Bismarck during the month.
The rainfall was 0.63, which is
1876 inches below the normal average
for the last 40 years. The summary
also shows the accumulated def.
cheney in rainfall since January is
2.68 inches.
August fell off in the amount Of
sunshine, it being IS percent Of posi-.
BILE, or 13 percent below normal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
LIGHTWEIGHT
BOUT is OFF

New York, Sept. 4.-The light
weigat match between Benny
Leonard, title holder, and Johnny
Dundee, featherweight king. has
been postponed indefinitely, the
matchmaker announced today. 0e-
cause Of Dundee's poor physical
condition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
Creamery Pays Out
$25,O 900 To Patrons

Thief River Falls, Sept. 4.-Thos.
H. Bjerke, secretary Of the Farmers
Cooperative Creamery Of Thief Rtv.
or Falls, reports that during the
month Of July that institution paid
out TO it, patrons . total OF nearly
S26, 900. OF this amount al, ,el41e
was paid to monthly patronS And III
1O3.S9 70 cash patronS. VA
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
DIETZ BUYS
INTEREST IN
MOVIE HOUSE

Fred Dietz, prominent land owner
and real estate dealer Of New Salem,
has purchased the interest Of A. ].
Withnell in the Capitol theater Of
Bismarck. Mr.. Withnell plans on
opening a motion picture house in
Devils Lake. There will be no change
in the management. Mr.. Wingreene
with whom Withnell was partner.
ship, continues as manager Of the
house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
FARM CONGRESS DELEGATE.

Minot. N. D., Sept. Sept. A.
August Krantz Of Kenmare, chairman
Of the Ward county commission, has
been appointed by Governor +. A.
Nestos as = delegate from North Da-
kota to the International Farm Con-
1gress convention to BE- held in Kan.
sas City, Mo-, Oct. 10, II and =.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
METHOD TO GET NEWS


San Francisco, Sept. 4.-The fore
going dispatch is the first direct
from Toxic to the outside world
since the disaster which overwhelm-
ed Japan.
It was relayed by the Iwaki radio
station by courier under a system
set up by the Associated Press AZ
soon as it became evident that or
dinary means of communication, had
failed in the face of the great hola-
caust
Couriers were sent from Iwaki sta
tion 1856 miles to Toxic. The Asso-
ciated Press correspondent mean
while is believed to have started
couriers northward to the radio
plant as not enough time has elapsed
for round. trip to have been made
under the difficult conditions exist
| ing from the capital to the radio
plant.
The courier system, however, was
only one of means utilized to get
, intelligence reports of the catastro-
phe for the benefit of the Associated
Press member newspapers Cablegrama
coming by roundabout way-wire-
! ldss to Iwaki; wireless to vessels in
the vicinity Of Japan and the sending
Of Associated Press staff men from
| their stations in China and elsewhere
in the Far East.
The first direct message from
Japan's capital was filed by the A.
sociated Press correspondent at To-
kio with the cooperation Of Reuters
Limited.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
PRESIDENT APPEALS.

Washington, Sept.!4.-Ohicials here
were preparing to press forward in
their plans for extending every pos
sible means of American aid to the
earthquake sufferers Of Japan on re.
ceipt of fuller advices rs to the needs
of the situation and indications Of
the most effective measures of re-
lief.
While Americ individually
throughout the country were re-
spending to the proclamation appeal
issued by President Coolidge for con-
tributions through the American Red
Cross ships of the army and navy
already were either under way OF
loading with supplies for the relief
of the afflicted region.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
H. s. OPENS
WITH RECORD
ENROLMENT
Total Reaches 465 First Day;
10 More Than Last Years
Total

The Bismarck high school open
ed this morning for its first day
with an enrolment of 465. the lar
gest In its history. This was Is
more than the total enrolment last
year. It Is expected that q num-
Der OF b0ys from the surrounding
farms will enter little later-at
the conclusion of the farm, work
, season.
The enrolment by classes is:
freDhmen ............... 14S
S0pnOmOres ............ LIB
JuufOIb ........ 1l6 3
OcuVIS ................ ~
With the opening Of the high
school today, one new teacher IN
edition to those Of last year. Miss
Marian Lesher OF Onamia, Mimi,
/ has been added to the 1nstructional
stan. Miss Leshsr viii teach his
tory and English.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

,McHenry, Sept. 4.-Wilber, hve
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Herb
Anderson, was accidentally shot with
. 22 calibre rifle, while playing with
two children. They were arranging
q target at which a brother intended
shooting. Wilber was shot in the
abdomen when one Of the boys tried
to shoot a crow. The bullet lodged
in the abdomen just below the heart.
Hefwas taken to New Rockford whore
tho bullet was removed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
Organization
Established
Headquarters

The United Farmers Educational
League has established headquarters
for on organization in Bismarck.
working with an executive committee
composed Of r. H. Walker, Alfred
Knutson, w. J. Goodwin, Ben J. Fedge
and H. ]. Trelease. ]. E. Snyder is
editor Of "The United Farmer" a
publication. The organization is af-
filiated with the Federated Farmer
Labor party formed sometime ago In
Chicago
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
HORSE KICK FATAL.

Kensal, N. D., Sept. Max Fren-
zaf, 20, farmer near Kensal, y. D.,
died at = local hospital last week,
following an operation He was
brought to the hospital Ave days pre-
vious suffering from an ailment
esused by being kicked BY a horse
several years ago. lsr ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
President Coolidge Endorses
Call Upon the American
People For Aid
Officials Are Preparing All
! Plans Possible For Relief
of Sufferers
Washington, Sept. All
members of the American en-
tassy staf at Toxic are safe.

Washington, Sept. 4.-1naugura'
ton by the American Red Cross Of
$4,000, 900 campaign for relief Of the
japanese earthquake sufferers was
announced today by Elliott Wads-
worth, treasurer of the organization,
after conference with President
Coolidge, Secretary Hoover and the
Japanese ambassador.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
LAUNDRIEs CONSOLIDATE.

williston, N. D.. Sept. 4.-Ths City
laundry at this place has been sold
to the Williston Steam laundry.
Charles Mitchell, proprietor q the
latter establishment, will conduct
both businesses.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
RJOTING MENACES CITY

Shanghai, China, Sept 4-Reports received here today
said riong enaced the destroyed Japanese city Two hun
drAd Koreans driven from Toxic by soldiers enforcing mar
tia law procured and started disturbance The pohcc
armng officials and citizens cope with the situation
according to Japanese news agency
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
FIRST DISPATCH FROM
JAPANESE CAPITAL ISRECEIVEI

Toxic, Sept. 4-(By the A. Po-Innumerable bodies of
earthquake victims cogged in the river Sumda which
flows through Toxic. .
Thousands of frenzied men and women, with
excitement went mad and threw themselves into the river
when the shocks occurring.
Thousands of others pershed when the bridges across
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
MAKES NEW THREAT

London, Sept. 4.-(By the Associat-
ed Press)-Italy will make her terms
for the evacuation of Corfu more oner-
GUS if Greece delays in fulfilling the
terms Of his ultimatum, Premier
Mussolini is quoted by the Daily
Mails Rome correspondent as de-
claring.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
100000 TO HALF MILLION DEAD
IN DISASTER; FOREIGNERS LOST
UPHEAVALS CONTINUING WHILE
OFFICIALS COMBAT RI0TING AND
GETRELIEF PLANS UNDER WAY

Dis ascr 10 Toxic Japanese Capital and Yokohama, Chief
Seaport Greater Than at First Reported - Each Addi
tion Dispatch Adds to Story Of Horror and Great Loss
of Life and Property-Many Foreigners Lose Lives;
Members of Royalty Killed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
JAP BONDS DROP.

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, Sept. A sharp drop
in Japanese bonds and moderately
lower stock prices was the financial
markets first reaction to the disas
ter in Japan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
TIIRKs APPROYE COLD TEETH

-T 1O1SN0 III NV - 0OHD 11Sa11 II
Constantinople, Sept. 4.-The re-
ligious court Of Constantinople has
decided that it is not against the
Mussulman religion for adherents TO
cover their teeth with gold or other
metals. @
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
MUSSOLINI IS
READY T0QUlT
WORLD LEAGUE
Would Withdraw Italy If
Council Tries to Interfere
in Greek Dispute
GREECE IN TROUBLE?
Italians Report COunter-Rev-
olutionary Move Is Gain
ing Headway There

London, Sept. Am exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Rome today
says Premier Mussolini told the cab
met that if the council of the League
of Nations asserts its competency to
deal with the Italian Greco controver-
sy Italy will withdraw from the
league.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
TWO uuEs DESTROYED

Toxic, Monday Sept. S-By th'
Associated Press)-Tokio and Yoke
hama are virtually destroyed as the
result Of an earthquake and fire
which occurred last Saturday.
The casualties In both cities VIII
run into the thousands. At present
no estim1te II possible. The proper
ty damage will approximate hundreds
Of millions at least.
The American embassy wax aeS-
troyed. Martial law prevails in al
the cities In the dsvastatsd AREA.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
FLAMES VISIBLE 200 MILES

FLAMES VISIBLE 200 MILES
Harbn, Manchura, Sept A. The loss of life In Toxic
is estimated here to be 100000
The flames of the blazing capital have been visible for
zoe miles According to reports received here the earth
shocks continuing while volcano 40 miles from Toxic
is still active
San Francisco Sept 4.-(B the A. P.) - Casualties
from the earthquake and fire total 100000 and 100000
houses have been burned it is estimated by the Metropo
tan Police of Toxic according courier from Oyama who
reported today at Tomioka to the radio corporation of
America.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
ROYALTY AMONG VICTIMS

Napasaki japan, Sept. 4.-Prlnce Sh1mauzu, 1Ornery
Of the great house of Saaua reported to have been killed
in the disaster Several others of royal blood also are sa
to have lost their lives or to have been injured
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
100 FOREIGNERS VICTIMS

London Sept 4-(By the A. P2-The British counsul
Yokohama and about 100 of the foreign residents of the
city are believed dead according to dispatches received by
the Central News by way of Shanghai.
Shipping is still unable to enter Yokohama harbor owing
to continued submarine upheavas
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
TO MAINTAIN POSITION

10 NTRXN IHTN EOoII 1VN
London, Sept. A Central News
dispatch from Rome today says that
Premier Mussolini specifically has in
structed Italian delegates to the
League of Nations that he has abso-
lutely determined to maintain his
position that the league is incompet-
ent to deal with cases in which the
honor and prestige of Italy are con-
Cerned
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
u. s. CONSUL.GENERAL DIES

Shanghai, Sept 4-(By the A. P)--The United States
at Yokohama and his wife were killed IN TN
disaster according radio from the STEAMSHIP
pros;dent Jefferson Their names were not given. @
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
NEW EXPLOSION REPORTED

Osaka Sept. "A great explosion has occufred ~ ~
din in Hakone one Of the hot springs Of Japan about
miles from Toxic.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04

Geneva, Sept. 4.-The Council OF
the League of Nations suddenly con-
vened shortly after 5 o'clock this af-
ternoon and it was reported among
delegates that the Greco-Italian con-
trovcrsy might be taken up.
n. Polytis, Greek spokesman, pro.
posed to the council Of the league
that it refer the proposed investiga'
ton of the Greco-Italian dispute to
4 neutral commission and the pro-
posed indemnity to a mixed commits.
sion. He offered to deposit 50,000,.
600 lire in Swiss bank as a guar
antee. The Council will consider his
suggestion tomorrow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
(By the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press)
Virtual destruction of Toxic and Yokohama reported
first direct communication received from Toxic by the
outside world since earthquake and tidal followed in
places by fire laid waste important section of Hondo
chief island of Japan, last Saturday.
The communication from Associated Press staff
correspondent
The first comprehensive view of the havoc was re-
ceived in cable advices from Osaka.
It appears from these that the disaster is greater than
previous reports have indicated The ministry of marine
estimates the dead in Toxic alone at 100000 the best es
place the dead in Yogohama at 100000 virtual de-
struction of Magoya, town of 620000 is reported and
Yokosuka town Of 10000 said to have been wiped out
by the successive attacks Of earthquakes tidal wave and
fire. IS.
Monetary loss in Toxic alone placed at two and oneha
lbillion dollars. 80. M -
Martial law is effective te stricken cities may
enter without the most urgent without carrying
their own food supplies
The death injury of several members Of the roya
houses feared though the emperor empress and prince
regent SAFE Reports that the premier Count "a
amonto has been assassinated current but there
little confirmation for any stronger statement that that he
was attacked and the attackers aim frustrated.
Several islands including Neosha, noted beauty spot
of the Bomn group which is the Japan end OF
cable length reported to have disappeared
into the but there has been confirmation of this
Communications are standstin It is expected that
lit will be at least month before the line running from
Tokio>to Kobe will be in operation again.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
REPORT REVOLUTION

:. Rome, Italy, Sept. A counter
revolutionary Republican movement is
under way in Greece, says dispatch
today. The movement is gaining
ground despite drastic measures talk
en- by the government including the
immediate arrest of all suspects ana
confiscation of arms, the dispatch
says.
The followers of the late King
Constantine's party arc said to be
preparing for action.
Athens is completely isolated and
the Greek government is allowing no
reports concerning the grave inter.
nal situation to be sent from the
capital, says the dispatch.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
SAYS ITALY DENIES 1T

Geneva, Sept. "A member of the
Italian delegation to the assembly OF
the League of Nations today author
lied the league secretariat to deny
that Italy had ever officially repudi-
ated the competency of the league to
handle the Italian situation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-04
REPORT DENIED

London, Sept. 4.-The Greek lega-
tion here emphatically denied Italian
reports of serious internal troubles
in Greece. The latest kilograms from
Athens, it was said, indicated COM
plete order prevailed.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-16
Pilots viii Carry Radio Set,

"ashington.-Air mail pilots flying
across the continent in the future will
be accessible at all times to instruc-
uons from the ground, postoffice de-
partment experts having worked out a
one-man sending and receiving radio
set which will be installed in the coast
to-coast service. The set, In which the
receiver Is under the pilots helmet and
the transmitter on his breast, will make
1t unnecessary for radio operator to
accompany the plane. The whole me
chanism, including batteries. weighs
only ITO pounds.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-16
LATEST MARKET
QUOTATIONS /
=, -Furnished by
T. D. BUR BUREAU OF MARKET,
Washington, D. O,
Live stock aud Meat.

Chicago hog prices r.r,,
sn lower. closing at 37.50 for I'm I'm y
ana 1910 to 1890 for tbs h,I' UI ths "
In ana good beef steers lon "
and belf.r-' 800 to sll35; butcher ~, "a
20 ae.25; light and medium wa,st I Wv
caves steady at $3.50 Ia ,tnsant VI
saos M steady to l5c higher, AZ t,is; 81; ~
$iIIso de.dinE lsmbs ESQ 10 SO a, M =,
higher at ts25 10 sii, II snd sreaay to IL
''eaoy TO Zec lower at 1915 to isms
IN eastern wholesale fresh rs,,
hets Deer and mutton are veal ~ mi.
.ower, veal Is weak to $500 LAVE ~
LVo 10 $500 higher and pork i Ioi.. a1,
M. N9vsm6er prices good Grad. n...
lamb. S23 to S25. mIIttnn SV 70 w
sht IA poTk 'oins. SIG to 500. heavy y lGo,. G
spot cotton prices advanced Ias ,,,.,.
,SiosinS at 3l.6lc per pound. Nav 'yi1u ya,s
December future contracts advanc.tt w ~
points closing at s2.25c. !"
FruiO and Vegetables.
rotate markets dull. price, Mas.
steady: New York round whites rl r.s
and bulk per 100 pound, in sac. sas..a
cities. Maine Green Mountain. urn
si.io TO ". Northern round ghi,s. n.
lower at sl.35 to Sl.45 in Pittsburv ~;
thiiadeiphia. steady in Chicago az u.
10 ,iio' 9oG fob. Cabbage rnarks.
type closing at $40 to SIS fUfk bplk Isa Dani,.
leading cities. sl2 to sis fob. ,bn,ss.. ~.
points; Onions duh IN eastern mart.,,
New York yellow varieties, ,?J !.
$50 sacked per 100 pounds. Mid.w.t.
steady. Eastern Baldwins 81 10 III
per barrel. city markets York i-
perials firm mt SO TO S9.75 stayma,
mninesaps *3.I5 to sI.75. Michigan api
,iihois ~ Jonathans unchanged at IS uI
20 mid western cities. Nor,hwasis,,I
Jonathans sl.75 to S225 per bor Is,S'
Ing markets.
Dairy Products.
Butter markets firm and abou,
Closing prices of 90 score, New yo,t
5Virc: Philadelphia Size. Boston he
Chicago 5lhc.
Cheese markets generally uns,tta
CLOSING prices at Wisconsin prifnary
markets single Daisies 24c: dOub,
Daisies 2Slac. Longhorns 2il.c: square
Prints 2iAc.
quoted No. / timothy. Boston ,,sn
New York $1,000. Pittsburg s2sN
Memphis $500: Cincinnati SgIOO. Cb.
cago $500: Minneapolis 1880; Kana,
city Sl7.25; st. Louis $3.50.
No. alfalfa. Kansas City S25a;
Phoenix $500: No. / prairie Kansu
city Sl475: Minneapolis $3.50.
Feed.
More selling than buying Interests
evidence in feed markets Weak con
markets resulted in lower prices ir .
principal feeds and the discounting 4
transit shipments. Publication Of GOV.
ernment cotton crop report showing ~
duction in yield caused strength in cot.
tonseed meal market in south despA
light inquiry In consuming sections
Grain.
While wheat future prices closed but
little changed the trend Of the cas-,
market was downward. Milling demaA
was limited because of poor flour All
feed demand and larger quantities wtr
placed in storage.
Corn future prices advanced sligktt
while cash corn was lower Old con
prices were down &c to &c and ntr
corn was near the December futan
price.
Oat markets fairly firm but demaai
limited. No. hard winter chicaa
s1.09as to s1.1l%; No. 2 yellow cOi
Chicago 97c to 9Sc; No. 3 white oah
Chicago, ilkc to 42lac.