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Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
BY PAUL r. MALLON
(Un'ted Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-
President Coolidge has put a
crimp in the plans of Republi-
can leaders who were working
to draft him despite his 81 do
not choose to run and other
statements.
This was the Interpretation
generally given by factions in
the party here today to the let
ter Mr.. Coolidge wrote to
Francis Prescott, chairman of
the Republican State Commit
tee at Boston, asking that the
"sticker" campaign for him be
stopped forthwith.
The letter follows:
Report has come to me that
some persons in Massachusetts
are proposing to write in my
name as n candidate for the
presidency at the primary on
April "a. Such action would be
most embarrassing to me and
while appreciating the compli-
ment that is intended, I re-
quest that it not be done.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21

To Hold Meetings


j. c. Bell, secretary of the state
committee of the Prohibition party,
is in Imperial Valley for few davs
IN the political interests of his par
~ lie Will address an audience at
the Secley Community church tomor-
row morning at IL o'clock and at
the Presbyterian church in Brawley
at 7;30 tomorrow night.
On Monday there will be rally
in the Christian church, El Centre
at 1880 p. M, At this meeting the
pastor, w. G. Cheverton, will assist.
Mr., Bell stated today the Prohi-
bitionists are working to secure a
dry plank in the platforms Of all
political parties. and will use their
endeavors to defeat any eve" J"
party or man.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21

''It has been terrific ordeal
for both Mr.. Sinclair and my
self, he declared. owe have
been dealt with harshly by peo-
pie who had no understanding
of the affair.
"Mr. Sinclair's acquittal Of
the charge of conspiracy to de
fraud the government of the
Teapot Dome oil lands was Ger
tain. The facts in the ease,
once known, made the verdict a
matter of form. My only re-
greet is that my physical condi-
tion did not permit me to go to
trial with Mr.. Sinclair.
Commenting ON his own i'll
secretary of the interior was
"much better. The former
secretary of the intrior was
brought here to the Las Encin-
as sanitarium from FL Paso,
Texas, two weeks ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
Bomb Wrecks
Paper Plant
by United Press Leased Wire

SCRANTON, Pa, Aril 21.-A
bomb early toby wrecked the
plant of the Jta!ian newspapers La
Noce ltahanc.
Police said tie bomhsHg was the
work of local Italians WHO oppose
tie paper 5 Fascist program.
Tito Eiunco, editor, las been an
ardent supporter of Premier Mus
solini Of Italy and is said to have
incurred the cnmity of many ItaI-
ians in this section.
Three persons were hurt slightly
i'll the blast
Several residents of apartments
over the newspaper planr were trap
ped in their rooms by the explosion
and the ensuing fire, |hey were
rescued with difficulty by firemen.
Damage was estimated. at be
tween $4,000 and 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
STORM CAUSES
HEAVY DAMAGE
IN TENN ESSEE
At Least One Dead and
Many Buildings Are
Demolished.
ny United Press Leased Wire

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 21-Toll
of the tornado which struck sections
of Tennessee early today included
one dead, score of injured and
property damage estimated at
S50O,0 600.
The dead man was a son Of c. b.
Forbes of Atoka.
Forbes and two other sons We're
brought to Memphis hospitals, suf-
fcr;ng injuries which were feared
would prove fatal in the case of
the father.
MILLTNGTON, Tenn, April 81.
Three persons were injured and
several buildings We're reported de-
molishcd by heavy windstorm at
Atoka, Tenn, 10 miles north of
here, at 2:30 4. IN. today. One of
the in iurrd, Claudius Lloyd Was re-
moved to hospital at Memphis.
Railroad officials here said that
n train crew which passed through
Atoka 80 minutes after the storm
struck reported all but three build
ings levelled in the business dis
trict. All wire communication with
Atoka was cut off.
ATOKA. Tenn, April 2l.-Onc
person was killed and every struc-
ture but three in this town of 500
population was demolished by 4 tor
nado carly today. More than
score of persons were injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
Role of Diver
Not Desirable
BY United Press Leased Wire

BY Emitted Press Leased Wire
VENICE, Cal. April 81. -
Charles Booher spent a few un-
comfortable moments at the bot
tom of the Pacific ocean when
he stepped from a gangplank
here with 80 pounds of lead sink
ers in his arms.
The package of lead which he
was transferring to the fishing
barge Olympic obstructed Boob
er's view and he failed to note
that ground swell temporarily
had removed the launch Lilliaa
L from the business end of the
gangplank.
Rooher regained the surface
after he quit his association with
the sinkers.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
Iowa Solid For
Governor Smith
BY United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
DES MONIES. Iowa, April 21.--
Govcmor Alfred +. Smith of New
York, will get the entire % votes
# Iowa $ delegation n tn" Demo
cratic national convention.
Smith delegates gaincG complete
control Of the Democ'atic state
convention here yesterday and
forced it to adopt the unit rule,
thus giving Smith the solid back
'ng of the delegation.
In doing 50 they smcthcred op
POSITION from few small anti
smith groups WHICH favored sup
porting Edwin 7. Meredith, dry
favorite son, for the nomination.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
Can't Control
Folding Bed
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
Los ANGELES. April 21.- A
landlord is not to be held respon-
sible for the antics of a folding
bed which folds at inopportune
times so Judge Dudley Valentine
dismissed the $4,000 damage
suit Bruce and Bunny Garter en-
tered against Morris Saks, a
partment house owner.
The Carriers maintain they col
lectively sustained injuries and
nervous shock to the extent of
$4,000 when they were figura-
lively upset by the acticn Of
their bed in closing early one
morning two years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
Recess Granted
In Dempsey Case

NEW YORK, April 81. - Jack
kearns' suit against Jack Dempsey
for $70l, ,02660 today seemed to be
fairly ON its way to settlement aft
er months of sparring, court delay
and one no-decision trial.
After the first day of the trial
in federal court here Friday Judge
John f. Knox adjourned until 1880
a. m Monday with the opposing
counsel in clinch over contracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
What's Doing
TONIGHT

yin IG4IA
College Women's Club lawn
party. Robert Todd home, 4,s
p. n.
Banquet for Neilie Tayloo
Ross, Barbara Wor.h, 7 p. N.
follower by addresses. 8 p. m.
Valley Theater; Gasy Como,
Easy &C."
Palace Thoateg: ''Galloping
Thunder.
Brunk's Tulane Thea,ser:
"Why Girls Walk Home"
TOMORROW
Services, all churches.
Missionary Society play,
Methodist church, 1880 p. m.
Radio: KGEN, 12:8O-2 p. m.
Valley Theater: Laugh,
Clown, Laugh
Palace Theatcr: Burning
Daylight. -
Brunk s Tulane TNeater.
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, Hotel Bar
bara Worth
Twice Tola Tales Section
10000 Club, meets with Mrs.
Ross T. HlckCoX.
Radio: KGEN, Ill p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
California Plane
Used by wilkins
BY United Press Leased Wire

BURBANK, Cal, Ar;il PA
,ablegram received tcGay from
Spitzbcrgen, signed wilkins and
Eiclson, told Alien Locklecd, Of the
2.ockhcei Airy att Corporation the
brief details Of the fliGHt the two
aviators made ever the North Pole.
Twenty and one half hours fly
ing time,'' it read. cone stop of
five days on account bad weather.
Machine han&!td splcH};dly, Con
oratulations.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
ILLNESS HOLDS
Up FLIGHT TO
AuJ DEtE MEN
By United Press Leased Wire

MURRAY rtY, Que, April 2l.-
The illness Of ooth pi!ets has de
iaycd for at least II hours the Ford
relief plane 5 HiGlt to Crecnly Is
land with repairs and supplies for
the airpIanc Hrcmcn.
Floyd Bennett developed influ-
onza during tAr night ard was not
able to leave his bed wi'on called
carly today f. make ready for the
last stage Of ms nortaward flight.
Later it was learned that Bernt
Balehen, Bennett S co-p:lot, also was
suffering from the san malady.
The Ford plane in winch the two
Pilots flew to Lake st. Agnes air
lrome from Detroit yesterday was
loaded and ready to be taken up
when the repc't reached the field
that both fiicrs were i'll. Their
haste in leaving Detro't and the
1ay-long flight vas said to have
lowered their l2Sistlrcr.
Plans for the flight 10 Grecnly
Island were .oN ised on the basis
of the new developments. 1t now
is likely that ffe plans will leave
at . 4. m. Su day.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
VERDICT
QUICKLY
REACHED
Oil Magnate and Friends
Highly Pleased by
VindicatiOn.
TRIAL is RAPID
Less Than Two Hours
Required to Find Accus
ed Innocent of Charge.
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Apfil q
Harry F. Sinclair is itroccnt of n
charge of eonspiring to defraud
the government of the Teapot Dome
naval oil reserve, a jury decided
here today.
The verde: was returned at
lo:24 p. m. The jury started its de-
liberations at toes y. m, almost
exactly two hours carrier.
Under strict inJuno tions from
Justice Bailey, the vcrdi"t was met
with silence.
"'T am not surprised. am very
much pleased, was all Sinclair
said later as his friendj crowded
about him, pounding him on the
back and shaking his hands.
He smiled, but not broadly.
Justice Jennings Bailey formally
discharged the defendant on mot
ION of Daniel Thew Wright one of
the oil man = legal staff.
Sinelair's s wife and his mother,
sitting in front row III the court.
room, hurried out of the room as
soon rs the judge adjourned the
court.
The two women wcpt on one an
other y shoulders, their tears mingl'
ing with hysterieal laughter
81 knew all along Harry was in
noccnt; Il knew lot of things about
this ease and | wanted to testify,
but they Qawyers) wouldn't let
me- his wife said
She left her husband to the con-
gratulations of his friends and as
sociates, several score Of whom were
present i'll the court room.
Sinclair left with his retinue. He
intended to return to the Sinclair 3
home in New York Immediately, he
said.
Trial Is Speedy
The verdict was returned on the
eleventh day of the trial. 1t took
4S hours of actual court sessions for
the case to reach the jury and it
took only one hour, Sc minutes for
the II men, mostly grocery clerks
and merchants, to decide that Sin
clair was not guilty.
At 1920 the jury sent word to
Justice Bailey that it was ready
to report. The judge came from his
chambers moment later and the
jury walked in.
Gentlemen, have you reached
verdict?' the judge asked.
"We have, your HONOR replied
Ben jamin Anderson, So, store man
ager, who was the Oldest member of
the jury.
The judge asked what the verdict
was and Anderson quickly replied:
- Not guilty."
Before the entrance of the jury,
Justice Bailey warned against any
demonstration whatever.
He threatened contempt proceed
ings if any undue demonstration
followed the announcement.
Sinclair Weers
After receiving the congratulate
ions Of his friends, Sin clair met
Mrs. Sinclair in the corridor and
10th wept copiously: Mrs. Sinclair
cried first on the broad shoulders
of Martin w. Littleton. chief of
defense legal staff and later upon
her husband 8.
Mrs. Sinclair $ brother, Monsig-
nor Farrell of Wichita Kansas,
was present.
Members of the jury refused to-
disclose wfcther there WAS any dis
agreement from the first as to their
verdict but it was belle ;od that the
whole time Of dcliberation was TAX
en- up with discussions Of the de.
tails.
Justice Bailey dismissed the jury
until further notjce,
"under our system If govern
ment, the jury's decision must be
accepted as final," said Owen j.
fCnntfpuad op papa AZ
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21
ACQUITTED ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE
Wilkins Succeeds In Making Flight Over North Pole
FAMOUS CREW OF "BREMEN"

here in
III fddw
bu
Tti
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21

a school and hospital for In
dian children will be built by the
government at Fort Bidwell, Modoc
county, to cost $4,000 each.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-21

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
ALL SATURDAY
TRADING MARKS
ARE SMASHED
Stock Ticker Falls 50 Minutes
Behind MaSket-Longest
Delay on Record

New York, March 31.-(AP)-
All Saturday trading records on the
New York stock exchange were
broken today when . spirited open.
ing rally was followed by q swift re-
action, which wiped out most Of the
early gains Of 81 to IS . share, and
sent number Of issues 81 to 81 be-
low yesterdays final quotations,
The stock ticker fell hopelessly be.
hind the market with the final quo.
tation printed on the ticker 50 min.
utes after the market closed, the
longest delay on record.
Total shares were 2,6O1 400 shares
~ contrasted with the previous Sat.
urday record Of 2,198, 100 on March
10 Of this year.
The longest previous delay on the
ticker was 81 minutes in the drastic
decline Of March 2, 1925. Since that
time the printing Of quotations hal
been speeded up considerably
through an abbeviation in form.
General Motors dropped from an
early high of $194.S7h to $186,
closing at $187 for a net loss Of IS
a share. Radio broke from $194.60
to $185, closing at $186 for net loss
of So q share. Westinghouse cleo
trio fell from $111.75 to $lO6.1215,
closing slightly above that figure
for a net loss Of $3.50. General
electric slumped from $161.50 "a
$l56.5O and snapped back to $3.50,
unchanged on the day. Wright
aeronautical plunged from $99.25
to 500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31


AT . session OF the District Court
Of the united states for the District
pursuant to adiodfnment. at' the
United States Court Room. in the
March. 1928. tho Honorable Andrew
Miller being present and presiding in
said Court, the following among other
proceedings. were had and done. to.
United States Of America, Plaintiff.
Estato Of William Parsons and the
Unknown Heirs Of william Par
Il appearing to tho Court that this
forfeiting and cancsliing q reservoir
easement affecting certain public
lands Of the United States. and It
also appearing from the return OF the
on M Ssr.n Ss NO 10
tate or heirs OF said William Parsons
can be found within the District Of
North Dakota, and that none Of said
heirs have voluntarily appeared here
ardson: Require. solicitor Tor the
oRDEiREp that said Unknown
Heirs Of William Parsons appear and
file their answer to the Bill OF Com
and that in default thereof said bill
b taken 40 confessed. And it is
ORDERED that service Of this or
der be made by the publication of the
same once each week. for six con-
secutive weeks. in the Bismarck
Tribune. . daily newspaper published
n the City OF Bismarck. North pa-
The United States OF Amsrica-ss.
District OF North Dakota.
., J. A.. Montgomery, Clerk OF the
District Court OF the United States
for the District Of North Dakota, do
hereby. certify that the above and
absent defendants entered upon the
Journal Of the proceedings Of said
Court. IN the cause therein entitled !:
that have compared the same with
the original entry Of said order on
absent defendants ana IL 10 q true
, uhnis tItr.t theerefrom. ana Of the
WITNESS my Official Signature.
ana Seal Of said Court, At Fargo, in
, ,saee District. thia goth day Of March.
J. A. MONTGOMERY,
lSeaO BY =. r. STEELE,
Deputy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
MinOt Auto Show
Will Close Tonight


Minot, March 31.-R3-A record
breaking thtong was expected to
view the scores Of models Of differ
ent automotive creations during the
final day bf the auto show here.
The is individual Showrooms
which house the large array Of au-
tomobiles will remain open until =
late hour tonight.
The latest models Of automobiles
win be included in the automobile
parade which win feature the days
closing program. The procession
win wind through the main
thoroughfares Of the city beginning
at $50 p. m.
A total Of $1,000 in prise money
will be awarded.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
Globe Gazette Co.
Closes Local Store

The retail store Of the Globe.
0asette Printing company, which has
been In operation here for tho last
year, was closed yesterday and the
stock 3 being prepared for ship.
ment q tie company's main office
q Wahpoton. A warehouse stock Of
heavier office equipment Ind fur.
niturs win Be maintained here, how.
ever.
r. w. Pennsr, who has been man.
ager Of the local store, will continue
to reside here and will travel
through this territory for the COM
pany, - he HAS done for several
years past. Jos. Sabraw, assistant
manager hsfs, VIII also continue
with the company % salesman.
!, The company recently disposed Of
its retail stote ct Fargo to the men
who had been ii charge Of it for
several years, and win now have
only two such stores, one at Wahpe.
ton and one ct Minot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31

L. Codding Of velva u the new pres
idsnk, caI6e to'a close n 1lnot q
noon today, following the adoption
Of resolutions and the Transaction
Of other business. Among tAe res
olutio0s was one opposing : move
ment 10 repeal the state prohibition
law, ana favoring . strictsr enforce
meat Of the dry laws.
The resolutions also commended
the work now being done on Z re-
vision o. the rural course o. study,
favored county unity plan Of adj
ministsring the rural elementary
schools supported the. proposed
measure IN congress 70 increase
federal aid to vocational agriculture
and home economics, hacked the pa
tfonal association, Ia it, support Of
q proposal 10 establish . DEPART
ment Of education with. Q secretary
IN the presidents cabinet, and en-
couraGed Z longer tenure on the
part Of. teachers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
HKS SCORE BIG HIT WITH Minstrel.
SHOW4AST PERFORMANCE s TONIGHT

sens Of Bismarck are introduced into
tho wisest Of wise cracks.
Some very fine voices are intro
dueed through the musical numbers
Of the minstrel scene, both IN the
colo and chorus work. The comedy
solos are sung by George Klingen-
smith, Dick Wsnsel, Harry Bern
stein, Neil Churchill and Art Cayou.
IN direct contrast 70 the musical
comedians, E. ]. Knoll, F. N. Or
chard, George Humphreys, Henry
Halverson, r. N. Van Petten and
Dr.. T. 6. o'Hara sing ballads which
are rich in melody. Tho revue is
concluded with tho grand finale
GOOD Night"
Last Performsnce Tonight
The revue Is directed BY Clint
Draper, who has proved his ability
ct dramatic production by the sue
ceasful shows that he has given to
Bismarck audiences. Music for the
minstrel6 il furnished by the Elks
orchestra.
Tho revue will be presented 1t
tho auditorium again This evening.
At this performance the Elks lodge
will be host to pupils from the
Indian school.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
Local Hebrews to
Observe Passover

Btsmarck. Hebrews Will observe
the Passover beginning Wednesday
night.
The Easter holiday will last IN.
til Thursday, April Il. On the first
ana last days special services will
be held ct the Hebrew school.
sabbath Hagadol" was the sub
5ect OF . sermon delivered by Rabbi
II. Shapiro at services In the syua-
gogue last night. Cantor H. Maca-
vas chanted the Hebrew services.
All those wishing to sell their
chometx may apply 20 Rabbi H.
Shapiro ct AS Fourth street or call
115S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
Heeney Signed to
Fight Gene Tunney

Miami Reach. Fla, Msreh 81.
-(AP)-Tom Heeney will fight
Gene Tunney for the world
heavyweight ehampioMship in
July. Tex Richard announced
here today after Z conference
with Charles Harvey, the New
Zealander's manager.
Selection Of The BIG New Zea-
lander conforms 20 The New
York boxing eommisslon's ediet
that Tunney must accept the
challenge Of either Heeney,
3 Johnny Risko Or Jack sharkey
BY next Tuesday Or BE- ruled
ineligible In that state. Tunney
had agreed with Rickard to
meet the opponent the promoter
picked % the most likely candi-
date for the heavyweight crown
The match probably will be
held In London, Ricksrd indi.
Gated.
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..tnuuftx.leel

(0Q01ty91VOD
Il. ust.S s q e.; ;o pt tSa b cHa
Of North Dakota. continued and held
p .n,.u: It.. to sdjcusnment. It the
q Fargo on tho 10Th day Of Mareh:
being present and presiding in said
Court. the following. among other
proceedings. were had and done. to.
Onitea States 81 America. Plaintiff.
Estate Of George Thuet and the
Unknown Heirs Of George Thuet.
i :p APT. Nln t. the he Court that thi. 4,
forfetting and cancelling 4 reservoir
lands 81 the United states; and it
also appearing from the return Of the
subpoena on file herein that no estate
Or heirs OF said George Thuet can be
found within the District OF North
Dakota. and that none Of said heirs
now ON mutton 81 setS " nss
ION. Esquire. solicitor for the plain
''I o5iRab1EsiRED that said Unknown
II. n: Il GsHss t. ha ss s Pp:ar sna
plant herein within thirty days after
tho service OF this order upon them,
4AQ that In default thereof said bill
ioe taken - confessed. Anil It 10 fur
ORDERED that service Of this or
der be made BY the publication Of
the same once each week for six
consecutive weeks, in the Bismarck
Tribune, . daily newspaper published
in the City OF Bismarck. North Da.
kota.
The United States OF America-ss.
District Of North Dakota
District Court OF the Unit.d States
for the District Of North Dakota, DO
hereby certify that the above and
foregoing u = true copy Of order on
absent defendants entered upon the
Journal Of the proceedings OF said
Court. IN the Cause therein entitled |;
that have compared the same with
the original entry Of said order on
absent defendants and It 10 n true
T srssn'ser tRsr.s te9srsfron' and q the
WITNESS my Official Signature.
ana Seal o1 said Court, 1t Fargo, ia
80 IA District. this aoth day Of Aarch,
]. A. MONTGOMERY.
Clerk.
(8e8l) BY =. r. STEELE.
Deputy,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-31
George Thorp Named
u. S. District Attorney

Fargo, n. D., March 31.-(AP)-
George Thorp Q. Fargo was appoint.
ed assistant United States district
attorney for North Dakota, effective
today, It was announced by Seth w.
Richardson, district attorney.
Thorp practiced law in North d.
kota 2S years, was states attorney
OF Stutsman county for six. years,
and Jamestown city. attorney for
three terms. He practiced law IN
Fargo six years.
Mr.. Thorp succeeds Peter b.
Garberg OF Fargo, second assistant,
who has been promoted to first as.
sistant, replacing william c. Green,
who resigned to 90 to st. Paul.