davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
Mystery and Drama Injected Into
Roosevelt Hearing on Walker Case
Private Hearing For Block, Out
burst BY Gotham Attorney.
Are Features

Executive Chamber. Albany, N. Y.
Aug. 26.-(P-Mayor James ]. Walk
er's hearing on removal charges has
developed a bit of mystery and q BIZ
Of drama.
The mystery came while Jacob
Gould Schurman. Jr.. an assistant to
Investigator Samuel Seabury, was in
the witness chair.
He told of a private hearing given
Paul Block, publisher and friend OF
the mayor. in Seabury's office and
corroborated Blocks testimony that
at that hearing the publisher asked
Are you investigating Mayor Walk
er's public life or his private life?"
What was it," John J. Curtin
Walkers chief counsel. asked Schur-
man last night. that prompted Mr..
Block to ask that question:"
Il don't remember very well.'
Schurman replied. And he added:
I'm justice to Mayor Walker, I
would rather not say"
Don't spare me-" the mayor called
out.
Seabury's purpose in putting Schur-
man on the stand was to answer
Blocks testimony indicating a miss
ing check for $500 made out to the
unknown" person in the case and
which had been drawn on the Block
Walker stock market account. was
once in possession of Seabury or hts
assistants. A pfotostat of this check,
which Schurman declared never was
in possession of the investigators. was
recently published in a newspaper.
The drama came at the end of the
long day session. Corporation coun-
sci Arthur j. w. Hilly Of New York
was on the stand. He said he was
still conducting an investigation of
the charge that DR.. william H. Walk
er. the mayors brother. split fees with
physicians handling city compensa-
ton cases.
How many years do you think your
investigation will take?" Seabury ask
ed with a slight smile.
MY investigation won't take one
tenth as long as certain other in
vestigation has taken," Hilly replied
angrily. land venture to say 1t won't
cost the state anywhere nearly so
much"
The audience applauded. Governor
Franklin D. Roosevelt stopped them
and q moment later pointed his
finger at Hilly and sternly demanded
an answer, yes or no." to the ques-
ton:
DO you consider it to the interest
OF the city for the doctors to split
fees?"
I'D have to know the circum-
stances" Hilly replied.
do you want to make that your
final answer" the governor demand
ed.
Eyes, your excellency," was IIilly's
reply.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
FINANCIAL CRISIS
OVERCOME ASSERTS
HOOVER IN SPEECH
Asks Business to Take Initiative
and Responsibility in
New Effort

Washington, Aug. 26.-(F-Presi-
dent Hoover Friday told Americas
business chieftains he is convinced the
nation has overcome 1.-The major fl
nancial crisis" and asked that they
assume new initiative and responsible
lily to restore labor and agriculture to
higher levels.
Speaking to an audience composing
one of the most inclusive gatherings
of national banking and business
leaders in history, the president pro-
posed specifically that credit be ex-
tended to vital points and that ar
rangements be made between employ
err and employee for shorter hours and
wider distribution of jobs.
He promised every cooperation Of
the government In the new endeavor
and cited new agencies available for
fresh economic attack, but he EN-
phasized 1t was now time for the
bankers and business leaders to go to
work in earnest.
1.-The reason for calling this con-
ference at this particular moment"
said Hoover, lis that We are convinced
that we have overcome the major
financial crisis-a crisis in severity
unparalleled in the history of the
world-and that with it's relaxation
confidence and hope have reappeared
in the world.
We are now able to take further
steps in solution of the industrial and
agricultural problems with which we
still are confronted.
Wants Coordinated Effort
"What 1 wish Is that banking and
industry and business generally
should in this new setting assume
further initiative and responsibility:
and they should cooperate with agri-
culture and labor and the government
agencies to organize and develop
every possible avenue of coordinated
effort on the economic 'front.'"
Beside the president on the plat
form of the commerce department au-
ditorium were Secretary Mills and
Owen D. Young, New York financier
and Democrat who have worked out
a program designed to aid in carrying
out the plan for new jobs and credit.
Henry M. Robinson. Of Los Angeles.
introduced Hoover. The generals Of
American business listened intently
and gave courteous applause at the
finish.
Mills then outlined the program of
action, including a plan for creation
of a central business committee to di-
rect united action by the IL banking
and industrial committees Of the ma
ton.
Government Heads Speak
Then, one by one, the heads OF the
agencies directly involved
in the new economic drive for Jobs
Continued on page Nine)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
CAMP Align POLICY
OF RIVAL PARTIES
TAKING SHAPE NOW
Lines Of Demarcation Become
More Definite as Political
Barrage Begins

Washington. Aug. 26-(R-1ncreas.
ing definiteness was given the presi-
Dental campaign and the issues be.
tween Republican and Democratic
parties by events of the week now
concluding, but most political activ-
ity was in the nature Of groundwork
for the future.
OF the two candidates, Governor
Roosevelt alone engaged in any direct
campaigning, making Thursday night
personal appeal for campaign funds
to nationwide radio audience. His
brief talk was marked by such asser-
lions as that the Democratic party is
mot for SALE" that it has mo favor
lite group upon which it can call for
large sums under promise Of privi-
lege or immunity, express or implied,
and mo Grundy to collect donations
which are to be returned manifold
through tariff increases
On the Republican side secretary
Hurley's sharply-worded challenge in
Rhode Island to the Roosevelt speech
at Columbus. Ohio, week ago loomed
as the most direct administration
answer yet voiced to the criticisms of
Hoover policy by the Democratic
candidate.
Governor Roosevelt furnished an
other Democratic highlight in deny
ing Mayor Walkers plea to inject
the question of partisan political mo-
tives into the hearing before him on
the fitness Of Walker to retain his
office.
Both Parties Mobilize
Beyond this, the week witnessed the
start of mobilization by both par
ties Of shock-troop campaign orators.
These included feminine political no.
tables like former Governor Nellie
Tayloe Ross of Wyoming, Democrat,
and Mrs. Dolly Gam, sister and
official hostess Of vice president Cur
tbs, Republican, for the Maine state
campaign that some party leaders al
ways regard as a political barometer
IN presidential election years.
In New York state it saw the name
Of former Governor Alfred e. Smith
appear among those of delegates to
the Democratic state convention in
October despite his present aloofness
from politics and newly assumed edi-
torial duties.
Governor Roosevelt's ca m paign
plans were hampered by the length to
which the Walker hearing at Albany
is running. He had two early speak
ing engagements in New Jersey and
Connecticut, however, which we're
awaited as indicating further the line
Of attack on the Hoover administra-
TONS economic theories the Demo-
cratic candidate will follow In his wide
swing In September about the nation.
al campaign circuit.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
TWO DEADLCKED
in HEATED DRIVE
FOR FIRST PLACE
Frances Slattery and Ruby ia.
cobson Tied For Leadership
in Merchants Election

A deadlock for leadership develop
ed in the Bismarck merchants popu-
larity election Friday with Frances
Slattery and Ruby Jacobson tied with
q total Of 307, 900 votes each.
Balloting continued to be spirited
with the candidates in the first five
places polling sufficient votes to
bring them above the quarter million
mark.
Betty Leach was running a close
second to the leaders with 304.000
votes to her credit when tabulations
were completed Thursday night.
Catherine Andrist with a total Of
299 200, was In third position, only 800
votes short Of the 100000 mark.
a Alice Lee. Ernestine Carufel and
N Alice Marsh occupied fourth, fifth
ssSand sixth positions with totals of
232, 100. l7S,3o0 and 1l6.so0 respec-
I lively.
Esther Watson OF Mckenzie, with
112,100 votes. returned to the key
position In the election for girls in
the territory surrounding Bismarck,
| but Luella Tollefson Of Menoken,
Thursdays leader, was close on her
heels with 1880.
\ Dorothy Seitz Of Mandan, who had
10. 400 votes, continued to pace the
field in the race for young women
pf the Morton county city.
n Other leaders In the contest were:
eronica Werstlein, Bismarck, $4,000;
thel Fisher. bismarck, 81, 400; June
Moardman, Bismarck, $1,000; Elsie
4 Nelson, Bismarck, $4,000; Madeline
NSchmidt, Richardton. 6l,7O0: Caro-
Vine Hall. Bismarck, 1880; Marian
Heater, Bismarck. 1900: Alden
aris, Bismarck, 36,A00: Betty Haag-
nson. Bismarck. $500: Irene Brit
"a. Bismarck, 3l,700: RATHER n e
own. Bismarck, 26,400; Claric .
PIX, Bismarck, $500: Jessie Phillips,
CONTINUED on page tWo)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
CANCER ENDS LIFE
OF MRS. MCCORMICK
AFTERL0NC ILLNESS
Woman Once Acclaimed Rich.
est in World Succumbs at
Chicago Hotel

Chicago, Aug. 26.-(P)-Death has
finally ended the varied and active
career of Mrs. Edith Rockefeller Nc
Cormick-social dictator, linguist and
patron OF arts, who once was &C.
claimed the richest woman in the
world.
She died peacefully after a lingering
illness of cancer of the breast in a
suite in the Drake Hotel Thursday
afternoon, surrounded by members OF
her family and Edwin Krenn, her
faithful friend and business associate
who tossed into the market his per-
Isonal fortune of more than 81 ,OO0. OOO
III an attempt to bolster up the
;dwindling fortunes of John D. Rookie
feller's youngest daughter.
Mrs. Mccormick succumbed to her
slow but deadly malady as serenely as
she had lived her life, filled though
it was with romance. bitter personal
disappointments. business successes,
and finally financial reverses. There
was no connection noticeable to the
assembled reporters who gathered to
await the final bulletin from her
doctors: It said:
Mrs. Mccormick died at $40
O'Clock. Death came peacefully. All
members of her family were at her
bedside"
Family at Bedside
In the group as the end came was
Harold F. Mccormick. whose devo-
ton to the dying woman attested the
friendliness he has always shown
since their divorce in 1921. There.
too, was Mrs McCormicks only son.
Fowler, who alone had never com
pletely broken the family ties. Pres
sent also were her older daughters,
Muriel. now Mrs. Elisha Dyer Hub
bard Of Middleton. Conn.,; her third
and youngest child. Mrs. Max Oser.
the former Mathilde Mccormick:
Mrs. Fowler Mccormick. the former
Fiji Stillman: Mrs. Stillman,s son.
Alexander Stillman, and Major Hub
bard. Muriels husband.
Arrangements for Mrs. McCormick's
funeral had not been completed Fri
day and 1t was considered extremely
unlikely John D. Rockefeller, now in
his 93rd year, would be able to at
tend the last rites for his daughter
because Of his advanced age. His
son. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who
visited his sister recently was notified
Immediately Of her death and is ex.
pected to come from his fathers
summer estate near Pocantico Hills
N. Y.
Had Mrs. Mccormick lived unit;
next Wednesday she would have been
60 years old.
Suffered Operation
For the last few years she had suf-
fered from cancer, undergoing an
operation two years ago.
It was the opinion Of Krenn, Mrs
McCormick's business adviser, tina.
financial worries contributed to her
breakdown. Once LaSalle street. that
thoroughfare Of Chicago,s high fl
nance. estimated that Mrs. McCor-
mick's wealth exceeded $4,000 900.
The fortune. the gift of her father. Is
now but a fraction of that sum. Fall
ing stock prices and decreased values
Of real estate were blamed for the de-
cline. She was the organizer Of vast
Chicago and suburban real estate
holdings and with the decline In val
ues she sacrificed much Of her STAN
dard Oil and other stocks to aid those
Continued on page nine)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
right TO ORGANIZE
JUNIOR COLLEGE IS
QUESTION AT issue
Decision to Call For Special
Vote Reached BY Board
Following Petition
ACTS UNDER SPECIAL LAW
Proposal Is to Charge Tuition in
Effort to Make Project
SeIf-Sustaining
ACTS UNDER SPECIAL LAW

Whether Bismarck is to have a jun
for college will be decided by voters
OF the city at special election on
Thursday, Sept. 8, according to a
decision reached by the city school
board Thursday night.
Polls will be located in the World
War Memorial building. They will
be open at a. m. and close at 4 p.
m A two-thirds majority OF all the
votes cast is necessary for approval
Of the proposition, submitted under a
law passed by the 1929 legislature to
permit the organization of junior COL
leges in cities having more than TO-
600 population.
The question to be voted on is:
"Shall the Board of Education
Of Bismarck Special School Dis
trict No. l be authorized to esta-
blish and maintain, in conjunc-
ton with the high school of such
district, a department Of junior
college work to consist of not
more than two years Of work be-
yond four-year high school
course:,"
Decision to call the election was
reached by the school board after
presentation of petition bearing
more than 100 signatures. circulated
by persons interested in the proposal.
Action followed reading of an opinion
by Attorney General Harold Shaft
that the board is under no compul-
sion to organize the college even
though authority to do so is granted
by the electorate.
Some discussion was had regarding
the minimum number of students
which the board would require to be
enrolled in the event the proposal is
approved, but no decision was reach
ed. indications, however, were that
the number would be fixed at about
40.
In recent survey to determine the
number of students who might at
tend. sponsors of the proposal found
ABOUT 90 who were interested. It
was said, however. that some of these
have since arranged to attend school
elsewhere because Of the uncertainty
: of the Junior college plans.
AS presented to the school board.
the proposal is to make the college
self-supporting by charging a tuition
fee, tentatively set at 500 a year.
No prohibition Of the use Of tax
money in financing the proposed in
stitution is contained in the question
as submitted, however.
In a recent statement the board
said 1t has no funds to finance jun
Tor college and that the institution
would have to be self-supporting by
reason Of financial necessity.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
WILLISTON FARMERS
RAP GENERAL STRIKE

Williston. N. D., Aug. 26.-tR-Op-
position to general selling strike
was voiced at meeting Of milk pro-
oucers who met here to form an or
ganization directed at obtaining high
er prices for their products.
A committee was named to work
toward bringing about an agreement
in the 'Williston territory to increase
the retail price Of milk to 10 cents 3
quart, an increase Of two cents over
the price in effect during the past
few months.
Speakers at the meeting said they
believed strike would be untustified
as they had assurance from many
consumers they would be willing to
pay the increased price.
A meeting will be held here Tues
day to hear the report Of the COM
mittee's progress In its efforts to re-
Continued On pare Nine)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
All State Highways
In Good Condition

All constructed portions o. Tho state
highway system are Ia good general
condition. the state highway depart-
ment said Friday - 10 weekly rad
condition report.
Rains during the past wesk 81 NANNY
sections OF the state have vo0noo0
dust conditions and aided mainken-
ance forces In removing coeraeot,ooo
from heavily-txaseled oTayo1 yoo6a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
Doctor Gives Party
For Former Babies

Mulvane, Kas., Aug. 26.-tR-As 9
country doctor for more than half q
century. DR.. s. T. Shelly has had
many busy days-and nights. But ne
day was any buster than Thursday fol
the. 76-year-old physician who still
conducts an active practice.
The doctor held party for those
whom he has ushered into the world
or as he puts 1t, those whom he gave
their start in life." Approximately
1000 Of his $500 babies" were pres
ent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
FARGO GROCER ROBBED

Fargo. Aug. Is. = R = Two uil-
masked men, believed by police to be
transients, robbed B. L. Libby, gro
Gerry store attendant. Of some $50
Thursday night. One Of the men was
armed. Both were roughly dressed
and police said they possibly came
from . hobo jungle" near the store.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
SIX ARE INJURED

Aitkin. MIMI. Aug. 26.-(F-Six
persons were injured. one seriously,
when q racing auto skidded on q wet
track at the county fair Thursday
night and tore through the fence into
q crowd Of spectators.
The car was driven by Arthur Hen.
derson, who was not injured
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
Prairies of Canada
Producing Huge Crop

winnipeg. Man., Aug. rs. - R -
Western Canada will garner this
year 100000 bushels OF wheat more
than It did last year, the Searle Grain
company has estimated. This years
western crop was placed at $50 600. 900
BUSHES. the second largest crop In the
history Of the prairie provinces.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
RAISE MINNEsOTA RATES

st. Paul, Aug. 26.-(P)-An increase
Of approximately Is per cent In rail-
road class rates within Minnesota.
which was to be effective September
1, will become 90 October l. under an
order today by. the railroad and ware
house commission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
Moratorium Asked
Of Bank Receivers
Men In Charge Of National
Banks Get Instructions
From Comptroller
FORT OUTLINES PROPOSAL
Would Have State Officers Join
to Prevent Foreclosures
on Homes

Washington, Aug. 26.-(P-Steps
to have receivers Of national, state
and other banking institutions grant
a 60-day moratorium on home fore
closures have been taken by the fed
eral home loan bank board.
Chairman Franklin w. Fort made
the announcement to the national
conference of business and industrial
committees that Comptroller of the
Currency Pole had issued orders to
every national bank receiver to sus-
pend foreclosures for 60 days.
Later, Fort made public tele-
gram dispatched to state banking
authorities requesting them to in
struct receivers or other liquidators
Of closed institutions to grant a
similar respite.
Fort said hundreds Of closed banks
would be affected and that probably
hundreds of millions Of dollars would
be involved.
The telegram sent to state bank
commissioners and supervisors fol-
lows:
Text of Plea
I'VE hope to have federal loan
banks open and doing business on or
before October Is, after which date
substantial relaxation in the mort
gage loan market should develop
speedily. In the meantime we feel
that foreclosures should be prevented
wherever possible.
I'VE therefore request you to in
struct the receivers or other liquida-
tors of closed institutions under your
jurisdiction to withhold or delay FORE
closure proceedings for at least 60
days thus offering chance of preserv-
ing equity of owner of real estate.
Dividends to depositors or cred
itors need not be delayed as the Re-
construction Finance Corporation is
authorized to loan to receivers.
Comptroller Pole of the currency
is issuing instructions in accordance
with this telegram to all receivers of
national banks. We earnestly re-
quest your concurrence in your state"
Fort said that at present there Is
no mortgage money in the market,
but he is convinced that at the end
OF 60 days, when the home loan bank
ing system begins to function, there
should be market for real estate
mortgages.
He said the 60-day moratorium
would save the homes of thousands
OF persons, many of whom had about
finished paying for them.
1T would be shameful If, with re-
lief In sight so soon, the courage and
hope of our men and women should
be extinguished by taking away their
homes and their life savings he said
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
BAIRD NONCOMMITAL
ON POLE PROPOSAL

l.. r. Baird. state receiver of closed
banks, said Friday he has not yet
heard from Chairman Fort of the
home loan board who announced in
Washington that state bank receivers
are being asked to suspend foreclosure
proceedings for go days.
Baird said he would withhold COM
ment on the proposal until he has
heard from Washington.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-26
The Weather

Fair tonight; Saturday partly cloudy
and somewhat warmer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-21
--------------- -~------s----- - TIDES TOMORROW
FAT GIRLS! HERE'S
 A TIP FOR YOU

All over the world Kruschen Salts is appealing to girls and women who strive for an attractive, free from fat fatigue that cannot fail to win admiration.
 Here's the recipe that banishes fat and brings into blossom all the natural attractiveness that every woman possess and does it SAFE LY and HARMLESSLY,
 In the morning take one half teaspoon of Kruschen Salts in a glass of hot water before breakfast -cut down on pastry and fatty meats-go light on potatoes, butter, cream and sugar.
 "It's the little daily dose that takes off the fat and brings that Krusehen feeling" of energetic health and activity that is reflected in bright eyes, clear skin, cheerful vivacity and charming figure.
 But be sure for your health's sake that you get Kruschen. A bottle that lasts weeks costs but little. You can always get Kruschen at Butler Mauro Drug Go. or Juneau Drug Go. and money back if not satisfied with results after first hottie -adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-21
NORTHLAND HAS. ALL BIRTHS AND
 HER HOLD FULL
Motorship Brings North
 Supplies and Workers for .CannerY

With a capacity cargo and 50 passengers out of Seattle, the mo- borship North.and, Capt. Leonard Williams and PurSer E. P. Winch, arrived at Juneau at o'clock last evening. She remained four hours. She sailed then for Port Althorp and Sitl1a. She is sched- uled to be back at this port at 10 o'clock tomorrow night and to sail on her return voyage to Pu- get Sound at midnight tomorrow night.
 Considerable freight was dis charged here. A large part of it consisted of fresh fruit and green vegetables. There was a big ship ment of cannery supplies for the Pacific American Fisheries Com- pany at Port Althorp
 Incoming passengers Tor Jul neau were:
 From Seattle M I. and Mrs 1 James Trultt James Truitt, Jr. Thomas Mccarthy.
 l From Southeast Alaska ports M. Richard, H. B. Carbray, G E. Austin, H. L. Coleman, H. Haul kelnlad, Frank c. Johnson.
 Persons booked at Juneau fol Sitka were:
 Paul E. Iverson, Dow Ostaur1d Miss Faggen. Ms. John Bowbrldge l May KaSsakan.
 Forty-six of the passenger for Seattle were cannery official and workers for Port Althorr Among them was A. o. Larson superintendent, who was accom- panied by Mrs. Larson. Other were:
 Others for Althorp
 MT. and Mrs. J. Dinner, MI and Mrs. Gust Hagevik, MT. am Mrs. L. A. Minard, MT. and Mrs Y. P. Yates Charles Anderson Chancy Biegle, J. w. Edward' l Al Ferngren, e. E. Hammond Richard Johnson, w. Karkadne1 Ry Kvalvik, o. M. Krey, Alfre Larson, John NordIwick, AndreN Paulson, A. J. Rasmussen, Sve Stenskog, Charles Swan, Joh Thompson R. w. Walker, J. ( Walker, M B. Brown, w. I Crosse, w. Ferngrn, A. Gustafso1 Marvin Halson, Srythyr Jacobson Burton Kreidler, Arnold Keann James Lindsal, John Meachem, H .Ofstad, John Reyes, Thoms E. Sanders, Robert Stitt, Waite Tornliff, B. c. Wick, Davd Wa ker. Joseph Ylck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-21

FOR sALE-Lot 50 it. by 100 it. with building. Good location near
 Juneau Cold Storage plant. Ideal-
 ly suited for development into good income property. Address
 Empire No. 1742.