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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
WOUNDEDBANDIYc
ESCAPE TO FIELDS
WITH $4O0 SILVER
Two AirpIanes, 100 Men Scour.
ing Sargent and Ransom
Counties for Gang
TRAIL OF BLOOD IS LEFT
I Guess They Got Ne This
Time, Armed Citizens
Hear Robber Moan

Gwinner. N. D.. Aug. 7.-tP)-After
q gunfight with citizens. in which two
bandits are believed to have been
wounded. three robbers escaped with
about $500 in silver after forcing their
way into the Gwinner State bank and
opening the vault with torches early
this morning.
The yeggs are being hunted in the
country surrounding Gwinner today
BY sheriffs' posses from Sargent and
Ransom counties. Nearly 100 men,
assisted by two airplanes, are taking
part in the hunt.
Leaving trail Of blood after being
fired on by the townspeople. the rob-
bers abandoned their car. parked
near an elevator several blocks from
the bank, and took to the country on
foot. Il guess they got me this
timc." one of the bandits was heard
to say as they fled. They attempted
to return fire Of the citizens but were
unable to locate their attackers, who
were firing from behind q group Of
sheds across he street.
The money taken was in silver dol
lars contained in tray on top Of the
safe in the vault. They were burn
ing their way into the safe. which
contained the banks currency. when
interrupted by citizens who had
learned of their presence.
The robbers were discovered BY
Ruben Bentson who was on his way
home shortly after midnight. He saw
a man skulking behind the bank and
went to arouse his two brothers. They
called S. E. Lee. cashier, and sta.
toned themselves across the street
with shotguns.
The yeggs crawled out Of q rear
window and fled into the night when
men outside opened fire in an at
tempt to drive them from the build
ing. Two sawed-off shotguns and
several revolvers were dropped by the
bandits In their flight.
Continued on page sikh
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
VICTOR L. BERGER IS DEAD
AFTER PROLONGED STRUGGLE
Socialist Leader Succumbs to
Injuries He Received When
Struck by Street Car
PUBLISHED LIBERAL PAPER
Was Example Of Immigrant Boy
Who Rose to Prominence
Through His Ability

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 7.-tFe
Victor L. Berger, world Socialist
leader and Milwaukee newspaper
publisher, died at hospital here this
afternoon from injuries received on
July Is when struck by q street car.
Mr.. Berger was SO years DID,
A debate which he won BY arguing
in favor Of the single tax idea against
Socialism was responsible for making
a Socialist of Victor Louis Berger, the
first representative Of that party to
be elected to Congress When q
young man while teaching school In
Milwaukee, he read Henry Georges
Progress and Poverty" and became
an ardent single taxcr Joining a
German debating society he was
designated on one occasion to uphold
the single tax idea against shoe
maker speaking In favor Of Social
ism. The judges awarded the deci-
sion to Berger. but he said in his
heart he felt that he had lost the
argument and made up his mind to
study books on Socialism.
Before knew 1t. was Social
ist," he said In later years. Il did
not join the party just at that time
for there was none, but helped to
start one"
Leaves His Mark
Berger was another example Of the
immigrant boy leaving his mark on
his generation Of Americans and
achieving a place Of influence In his
adopted land. From the time that
friendly debate aroused his interest In
Socialis. he became one Of the most
active leaders in its advancement. In
1890 he took over q struggling Ger
man Socialist Newspaper, the volks-
zeitung. and changed its name to the
Wisconsin VOrWaerts. It had few
readers and virtually no advertising
but boasted OF daily and Sunday edi-
tions. He met Eugene v. Debs In
1893 and always declared that he
made Debs a Socialist.
The beginning Of Berger's real rise
to influence was in 1900, when he
started an English weekly in Mil
waukee called the Social Democratic
Herald. It was successful from the
start and In 1911 1t became a daily,
the name being changed to the Mil
waukee Leader. Through its editor
ship Berger had powerful influence
Continued on to Page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
ASSISTANT IS SEIZED
FOR QUESTIONING ON
FAKE DIPLOMA Mill
Discovery Of Leak climaxss
Day Of Activity; Officials
Find Forged sheepskins

Chicago, Aug. 7.-(F-An assistant
states attorney, who until recently
was head Of the indictment depart
ment Of the states attorneys office.
was seized for questioning early to-
day when investigators were told he
had disclosed the states plans to per-
sons involved In the medical diploma
mill investigation.
The attorney. Clarence e. Nelson,
admitted, prosecutors said. that he
had loaned an official secret. docu-
ment concerning the case to George
Kohn, . friend Of many years and
former school chum.
Kohn, questioned last night by
Patrick Roche, chief investigator, and
Assistant States Attorney George
Bellows, named Nelson as the man
who had loaned him Z statement
made to investigators six weeks ago
BY Albert Carl Barron. who since haa
been indicted. Kohn said he had
used the statement to frighten Bar
ron into returning money to several
purchasers Of forged medical certif-
icates.
Discovery Of the leak" in the
states plans cltmaxed Z day Of i'm
portant Developments. Officials
earlier had seized . safety deposit
box which, they said. contained orig
inal or forged copies Of diplomas from
practically every accredited medical
school In the country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
gang FIGHTER dies
IN SHOTGUN BATTLE
AT HOSPITAL DOOR
Another Found Dying on Street,
With a Knife Clutched
in His Hand

Pittsburgh, Pa. Aug. 7.-(AP)-
Two men were slain here last night,
on at the door { hospital and
the other on street in the cast
end district.
One of the victims was Steve
Monastcro, alleged racketecr, and
ihe other was Tony Lilo. Monas,ero
was entering a north side hospital
with his brother, Sam, to visit g
friend. Shotguns were showed
through the curtains of a car parked
nearby and fired. Monastero fell
and one Of his assailants Jumped
from the ambush machine and fired
several shots into the fallen mans
head.
Meanwhile, Sam Monastero had
obtained pistol from his own auto
mobile and fired thee times at his
brothers slayer. None of the bull
let's took effect and the assailants
Fled.
Several hours after the Monastero
killing. police found Lilo unconscious
from knife wounds. He clutchcd a
knife in his hand as he lay in the
street. He died before he could be
questioned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
SNOOK'S wife GOES
ON WITNESS STAND
TODEPEND SPOUSE
Testifies Her Husband Was
Never Abusive; Home Con.
ditions Normal

Court Room, Columbus, O., Aug. 7.
-(F)-Mrs. Helen N. Shook. wife Of
DR.. James H. Shook. former univer-
sity professor who killed Theora Hix,
testified In defense Of her husband
today.
Among the first to enter the court
room. she greeted her husband with
hug and kiss as he was brought from
his cell. and stood shoulder to shoul-
der with him as court was called to
order.
E. o. Ricketts,. Of defense counsel,
took up the examination.
Mrs. Shook said she lived In Col
umbus before her marriage In Sep
tember. 1922. and that she had known
Or. Shook fifteen years.
Asked as to his disposition. she said
he was quiet and even tempered"
II never saw him angry or abusive" :"
she said.
what was the condition Of the
home you shared with DR.. Shook as
to parental relations?" Ricketts,
asked.
They were normal
what change have you noticed In
the last few years?"
I'VE haven't been much together" /"
Mrs. Snook's voice broke as she
tried to keep UP with Ricketts, ques-
tions. but she struggled with her
emotion and did not interrupt the
examination.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
PROFESSOR POLLARD
PILES Up A LEAD IN /
VIRGINIA PRIMARIES
John Garland Pollard, Attacked
by Cannon, Will Head Old
Dominion Bourbons
he STUMPEO FOR AL SMITH
Walter Mapp and Roswell Page
Are Left Far Behind on
Unofficial Returns
he sTUMPED FOR Al SMITH

Richmond, Va. Aug. 7.-(F-Dr.
John Garland Pollard, who stumped
Virginia for Alfred E. Smith and is
generally regarded as among the Vir-
ginia Democratic leaders Bishop
James Cannon, Jr., of the Methodist
Episcopal church. south, has asked
anti-Smith Democrats to rcpudiatc,
was swept into Democratic nomina-
ton for governor Of the old dominion
In political landslide In yesterdays
Democratic primary.
DR.. Pollard. professor of the COL
legc Of william and Mary. had piled
up a tremendous majority over his
two primary opponents, G. Walter
Mapp and Roosevelt Page, on the basis
of unofficial returns from 1902 OF the
states 1851 precincts. The vote stood
Pollard 87,467: Mapp 25.760: Page
1882.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
CORPORATION TAKES
over LOCAL PLANT
AND BEULAH Mines
Northwestern Public Service Of
Huron, insult Unit, Acquires
i a Local Industry
PART OF HOLDING COMPANY
Output Of Knife River Mines Will
Be Used to Supply the
Power Plants
PART OF HOLDING COMPANY

The North Dakota Power and Light
company here passed into the control
Of the Northwestern Public Service
company Tuesday by closing Of deal
which also takes over the Knife River
Coal Mining company at Beulah. and
the Northern Power and Light COM
pany at Mobridge, 8. D.
The deal was announced at Huron,
8. D.. headquarters Of the acquiring
corporation, by T. T. Parker. presi-
dent Of the Northwestern. which is
one Of the. insult group Of power cor
poraticns. Its relations are with the
section Of the groups dominated by
Martin insult. Z brother Of Samuel,
the big figure In the Midwestern
Holding company which Is strongest
In the Illinois end.
At the local offices of the North
Dakota Power the deal had not yet
made q ripple today. knowledge Of
it was confined to q mere telegram
to the effect that the negotiations
had come to accomplishment Of the
absorption.
The Knife River Coal company is
the corporation which furnishes the
fuel for the big power plant at
Beulah. which produces the current
used on the local lines of the North
Dakota Power company, which Is the
successor to the old Hughes Electric
company.
AS announced through the Associa-
ted Press, the newly acquired light
and power companies, which serve
81 towns and cities in North and
South Dakota, will continue under
the present corporate names for the
time being. Mr.. Parker said. A year
or more will be required In inter com
Meeting the properties with the sys-
tenn OF the Northwestern Public Serv-
Ice company, he explained.
Output Of the Knife River coal
mines will be used primarily to supply
power plants Of the Northwestern
Public Service company. Mr.. Parker
announced. Officers Of the newly
acquired companies will be the same
as those of the Northwestern Pub
lie Service company, with Parker as
president: W. H. Frost, vice presi-
dent in charge Of engineering: @. J.
Strike. vice president In charge of
the commercial department. and G.
L. Sandstedt, secretary-treasurcr.."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
OPTOMETRISTS Will
MEET IN BISMARCK
Capital ls Selected for 1890
State Convention: Exanin.
ore IN Session Today

Fargo. N. D., Aug. 7.-(K-A two
day session today and Thursday Of
the state hoard o9 examiners IN opto-
metry Win b conducted. It was an
nounced last night at conclusion of
the annual convention of the North
Dakota Optometrists association.
Dr. L. q. Power, lginot, wAs re-
elected president. Other officers are:
Dr.. William Henning. Fargo, and Or.
q. p. Elliokt. vallAy City, vice prest-
dents: pr. A. 3. Anderson, Feooenden
secretary. ana u. Andrew CARING
t0n. reelected treoN1rer. DismaTc1
was selected for ~ lo9o conyoafaon
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
FLAMES FACING DEFEAT
ALONG WESTERN FRONT

Spokane, Wash. Aug. 7.-(AP)-
The fire demon which for two weeks
has resisted an army of fighters in
the northwest seemed to Be facing
defeat today on fronts that extended
through parts Of three states.
After having ravaged thousands
Of acres in Montana, Idaho *nd
Washington, several hundred fires
in the n.tional forests Of those
states were being subdued oy COM
binaticn Of weather and efforts Of
forect department crews, timber pro-
tective association men and volun-
teers.
While the total area Of these fires
was unknown, reports indicated it
would be considerably more than
81, 900 acres, with lssfes running in
to millions Of dollars. Many ranches
and much valuable timber has been
destroyed.
The disastrous Chelan forest con-
flagration in Washington, which
swept farms, forests and . $4,000
irrigation flume, was reported un-
der control last night, but the force
battling another blaze near Lake
Chelan was increased to 400 mer
yesterday when it reached the TWEEN
! ty-five-mile creek divide and threat.
ened to cross eysr into new territory
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
R0bbER IS KILLED
BREAKING IN Store
Police ThWart Crime as They
Fatally Wound an Unidsnti-
fled Man; His Pal Runs

st. Paul. Aug. - R - Police
thwarted a robbery and killed =
would-be robber last night.
The unidentified man was shot and
fatally wounded when he and q COM
panion attempted to break into q
Highland Park grocery store. Police,
called by nearby residents, arrived as
the two were attempting to gain en-
trance to the store.
One was shot In the back and died
In hospital. His companion fled.
Earlier In the evening two bandits
in a stolen automobile held up and
robbed a chain store and escaped
with $1l6.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
PYROMANIAC IS BLAMED FOR
FOREST FIRES IN CALIFORNIA

forest fire warning was issued by
the government weather bureau at
Duluth for northern Minnesota for
the next two days.
Conditions in the f:re-swept region
Of the forest today were reported
unchanged by Crosby Hoar, assist
ant federal district forester.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
Search for Suspicious Charac-
ters Starts After lmprovised
Firspots Are Found
BLAZE SWEEPS LARGE TRACT
Hunters Campfire Is Declared
Responsible for Burning
Of 1,7o0 Acres

San Francisco. Calf, Aug. T.
(Ap)-A pyromaniac. said to have
used improvised firepots made Of
candles, OIL soaked rags and tin cans.
Vas blamed by forest service officials
here today for nine fires In the Sierra
national forests In Mariposa county.
California.
Rangers declared the candles had
been 81 varying lengths 80 the fires
would break out simultaneously after
tho firepots had been planted miles
apart. A hunt for suspicious charac-
tefs was started.
The forest service officials said .
fire burning under control near Jer-
sey.Dale had swept 5000 acres both
inside and outside the Sierra forest.
This was one Of the alleged incen-
diary fires.
Federal investigation indicated .
hunters campfire was responsible TOR
the burning over Of 100 acres In the
Piney Creek country about 70 miles
west q 0Oledad.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
Wear the Brand;
Glass "A Deb

New York, Aug. L. (AP) -
There's considerable feminine an
guish along Park avenue because
some anonymous arbiter has decided
this seasons debs stall Be classified
into groups A. B, and G, according
to general social fitEess. Class or
grade A Is described as Thoroughly
nice, not > prude but not . highbrow.
dances well, has athletic proclivi-
ties but these are not essential; talks
well and tittingly to suit the occa-
sion;" grade B has. As general ap-
peal but is prone to be found ir conn
pany or situations which-er-re-
fleet slightly; and Z Just won't %.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
REVISION OF Rates
ON NORTHERN Lines
PROPOSED TO |. C.. C.
Suggested Plan Would Result In
Greater Earnings for the
Western Carriers

Washington. Aug. 7.-(P)-Revision
OF the classified freight rates in t1e
western trunk line territory which
would result in somewhat greater
earnings for the western carriers was
suggested to the interstate commerce
commission by examiners who have
completed a preliminary inquiry.
Proposals were worked out in CO.
operation with the railroad commis.
sions Of several states and apply 70 .
large part Of territory west Of Chi
cago and north Of Kansas.
Create Zones
Explaining q score Of proposals. the
report said that part Of the territory
east Of the Missouri river ana east
Of q line drawn through Sioux rails.
via the Twin Cities and Minnesota
to Duluth had been treated g the
first zone and given first class rates
on q mileage scale beginning at -
cents per 100 pounds for distances Of
five miles; $l.42 for 500 miles. and
$2.64 for $500 miles.
Zone two, lying west Of the first
zone. includes most OF eastern KAN
sas. southeastern NebraskA and terri
tory east Of . line drawn through
Sioux City and Aberdeen. 3. D., via
Fargo, and Grand Forks, n. D., TO
Duluth. This zone was given . scale
beginning at 80 cents per 100 pounds
for five mile distances on first class
shipment: rising to 4l.62 for 500
miles, and terminating at 92.o6 for
$500 miles.
Zone Three
Zone three, including territory west
OF zone two. was assigned . scale of
50 cents for five miles: t1.7l for Soo
miles, and $3.ls for 1900 miles Per
100 pounds.
In all cases relative amounts woro
prescribed for intermediate distances
to those cited, aud rates on oth1k
than first class shipmeuts were ~
lated IN customary fashiou 70 claa1
one charges. q.
A large number Of exceptions -
variations to the general seals 49,
outlined In the report Oppogtun1o
viii be given both shippefs and m
roads for argument and pgotoot =
the proposals before any docin1nn 4
reached g to their applicat3ou. n
NORTH DAKOTA ODJHC11
TO DIVISION or STAIN
Sharp disaGreennent with Any -
poeal which would divide the eeGn|
Of North Dakota With respect - tr
applicatio0 q lreight rotos vas X
prsssed today n 9. ~. MepQn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
CAR TRIES TO PASS.
10PERS0NS INJURED
Automobile Turns Over and
Bursts Into Flames; Seven
Are Still in Hospital

Kenoslaa. Wis. Aug. 7.-R-The
attempt Of . party Of Chicago mo-
torists to pass another automobile Z
few miles southwest Of here last night
resulted in serious injury to ten per-
sons when the car overturned and
burst into flames.
Seven were still at the Kenosha
hospital today where doctors were
pesSimistic Is to the condition Of two
women and . four-year- boy
Three were discharged late last night
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
0K-BARRETT
EVEN ON 18TH
Copybook Maxim
Is True Again

College Point. n. y, Aug. T.
(AP)-Honesty is its own-you
know the old copybook maxim. Phil
ip Santlofer, tailor, found 81 1000
bill in the pocket of a suit left for
cleaning. He made a special trip
10 return it. "You certainly are an
honest tailor" said the owner, shak-
ing hands.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
Four Cities Selected
For Public Golf Meet

st. Louis, Aug. The 1880
national public links golf champion
ship tournament will 60 to Minneap-
Oils. st. Paul. Jacksonville, Fla.. o.
Indianapolis.
These cities have bid for the event
ana the national public links COM
mtttee Will make It's recommends
tions q the executive committee Of
the United states Golf association
during the national amateur tourna-
mont q Pebble Beach. Calf, IN Sep
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
MARION nixon WILL
MARRY CHICAGO MAN

Chicago. Aug 7.-(P,-Marion Nix
on. film actress, and Edward Hillman
Jr::, son Of . wealthy Chicago mer-
chant. will be married here August
Il. They announced the weddina
date yesterday shortly after they had
obtained . marriage license at the
county clerks office. Hillman said
he was % years old and Miss Nixon
gave her age as q.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
Flies Too Low;
Must Walk Home

Mincola, N. Y, Aug. 7.-(AP)-
1,ate golfers, desp.:ring of keep
ing low-flying planes off their nccks,
seized and "impounded" one machine
which landed near the old Westbury
club. The aviator was forced tc
walk back to Roosevelt field, q
tramp of :,veral niles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
COLONEL HALSTEAD
MAKES INSPECTION

Colonel Halstead. chief of staff.
7th corps area. arrived at Fort LIN
coin last night accompanied by Cap
tain Evert. also from corps head
quarters, for the purpose of making
an inspection Of c. NJ. T. C. activi-
ties. This inspecting party will re-
main at the post until Thursday
evering.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
new CONCERN FELT
FOR VICTOR BERGER

Milwaukee, Wis.,. Aug. - (AP) -
New concern for Victor L. Berger. g.
former socialist congressman and
editor Of the Milwaukee Leader, Wa
expressed today BY attending physi-
clans. Mr.. Berger was struck BY Z
street car July 10 and suffered frac-
tured skull. Mr.. Berger suffered re-
lapse last night and was steadily
growing worse today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
81 ARE SLAIN WHEN
Miners AND TROOPS
BATTLE IN RUMAN|A
Fresh Military Reinforcements
Bring Quiet in lupeny
Mining District

Bucharest, Rumania, Aug. T.
(AP)-Clashes between troops and
striking miners in the Lupeny dis
trict which have resulted in heavy
loss Of life, quieted down this morn
ing while fresh military reinforce
ments took control of the situation,
Officially the deal are numbered
at 80 with 80 others seriously
wounded but it is generally believed
the number Of dead will be larger
present estimates going as high ~
So.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
IS RETIRED
after 80 YEARSOF
SERVICE TO nation
Man Who Planned Flood Control
Of Mississippi Placed on
Inactive List
is A LIEUTENANT GENERAL
After 1927 Flood He Took Full
Charge Of Work to Pre-
vent Recurrence
lis 4 LIEUTENANT GENERAL

washington, Aug. 7.-(R)-Edgar
Jadwin. author Of the Jadwin plan
to control the mighty Mississippi,
came to the end Of his distinguished
army career today, retiring as the
only lieutenant general on either the
retired or active list.
Back of him lies q record of out
standing achievement, which brought
him honors from the American, Brit
ish. French and Polish governments,
eliminating In his appointment as
chief of army engineers. He Is 81
years old today and retircs under the
age provisions of the army he served
for 80 years.
Recognized Service
His elevation to the rank OF lieu
tenant general in retirement is a rec
ognition Of distinguished work in the
construction Of the Panama canal.
He holds the distinguished service
medal for his service as director Of
the division Of construction of the
American expeditionary forces in
France and his efforts looking to-
ward control of Mississippi floods
have kept his fame fresh in the pub
lie memory In recent years.
After the 1927 flood. he took full
charge of the task OF preventing re-
currence of the disaster. This task
called for the assimilation of a mass
OF detail which had been gathering
since the first levees and walls were
built to keep the river within its
banks, the working out OF the flood
control plan which bears his name.
and the plotting Of this project
through congress.
Joins Engineers
General Jadwin was born In Homes
dale, Pa. and was graduated at West
Point in 1890. He Immediately joined
the engineers, and served In the
Spanish American war He directed
the enlargement of Ellis island, New
York, as an immigration station: the
building OF the San Pedro, Calf,
breakwater. and the reconstruction Of
the jetties at Galveston. Texas, after
the storm Of 1900.
He served as a member Of the
board which recommended the plan
to rebuild the Muscle Shoals dam.
and went to France in 1917 to COM
mand the Fifteenth engineers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-07
ALL AVAILABLE PLANES
CALLED TO EIGHT FIRES

Winnipeg, Aug. 7.-(AP)-A1l
available planes arG men were en-
gagged today in fighting new forest
fires which have broken out in
northern Manitoba.