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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
Error IN JUDGMENT
HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR AKR0N'S LOSS
Naval Inquiry Board Does Not,
However, Condemn Dead
Commander Of Ship

Washington. May 1:.-(F-A naval
board Of inquiry reported Wednesday
that an "error In judgment" on the
part Of Commander Frank G. McCord
was q contributory cause" Of the lo6s
Of the airship Akron.
The report. which was approved in
substance by Secretary Swanson, did
not condemn the commander who lost
his life in the disaster last April T.
along with u others.
The court explained it had but lit
tie direct knowledge Of the consider
atoms" upon which the commander
judgment was based.
Everything within the knowledge
Of Commander McCord at the time
his decision was made" the report
added, might have pointed to his
plan Of action being jutifiable.
Certainly we know that many con-
flicting considerations had to be set
one against the other, and what sub
sequent events show to have been an
erroneous decision does not, In the
opinion Of the court. justify con-
domination without more information
Of the considerations upon which the
plan Of action was based. This infor-
nation was lost with the ship"
The court recommended that mo
further proceedings be had In the
matter"
1.-THE court Is Of the opinion" it said
concerning McCord. that at about 10
p M. when the commanding officer
observed the weather map which
showed q secondary cyclone centered
in the vicinity Of Washington, D. c..
coupled with the previous report Of q
thunderstorm in that vicinity at p
M, and that since about $50 p. m.
lightning had been observed to the
southwark and westward. which
lightning approached closer to the
ship, the commanding officer COM
mitted an error in judgment In not
setting such courses as would have
kept him in the safe semi circle,
thereby probably avoiding the severe
conditions finally encountered, and
that this error in judgment was con-
tributory cause Of the loss Of the Ak
ron"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
Little Damage Caused
BY Fire in Apartment

Little damage was caused Tuesday
in q minor fire In an apartment at
514h Main avenue occupied by John
Danielson, according to Harry A.
Thompson, chief Of the Bismarck fire
department.
The fire developed from a can Of
gasoline which ignited, Thompson
said. It was extinguished before the
fire department arrived.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
CAPITOL BUILDING
WORK IS HALTED AS
STRIKE CONTINUES
Skilled laborers Find Il lmprac-
teal to Continue With
out Assistance

Work on the new state capitol
building was at complete standstil]
Wednesday, as a result Of a strike be-
gun Tuesday by common laborers
About 165 men are employed on the
job.
Skilled laborers, who had remained
on the job after the strike began
were idle as the contractors found Il
impractical to work without the as.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
END PROSECUTIONS IN
ONE IOWA FARM RIOT

Denison, Iowa, May 17.-(ReProse-
cutions Of one Iowa farm disturbance
had been completed Wednesday as &C.
ton started in q second. Judge Ho.
mer A. Fuller officially closed the
states action against q defendants
charged with contempt Of court and
resisting service Of q court process
when he accepted pleas Of guilty.
Ten pleas were entered late Tues
day. Twelve others had been accept
ed in the morning and one man had
pleaded guilty Monday. Judge Fuller
fined all defendants $50, sentenced
them to one day in jail and suspended
q one-year sentence to the state pen
itentairy. Charges Of conspiracy ia
assault were withdrawn.
Prosecution resulted from rioting at
a farm near here April %, following
which Iowa National 1Guardsmen were
called out.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
Means is Convicted
In Lindbergh Fraud

Washington. May 17.-(P)-Gaston
B. Means, already under sentence Of
Is years, Wednesday faced an addi-
tional two-year Imprisonment and
$4,000 fine.
With Norman T. Whitaker, "the
Fox, Means was convicted Tuesday
by District of Columbus supreme
court jury Of conspiring to defraud
Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mclean Of $685.
600 In a ransom hoax involving the
kidnapped baby Of Colonel Charles A.
Lindbergh.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
ROOSEVELT PLEA IS
GIVEN SUPPORT IN
CAP|TALSOF WORLD
Japan Alone Is Cool to Sugges-
ton; Paris Peeved At
First, Changes Mind

| Support of President Roosevelt's ap-
peal for definite steps toward peace
was general Wednesday throughout
the world, according to Associated
Press dispatches.
| OF prime Importance was the ap-
parent Endorsement Of the proposal by
Chancellor Hitler of Germany, at
whom some thought it was aimed.
Japan, alone among the nations
raised q dissenting voice. Her posi-
ton as an invader in China made II
difficult for her to favor the sugges-
ton that each nation keep its armies
within its own borders.
The presidents plea was directed to
the emperor, but war office spokes-
man at Tokyo said that, If the presi-
dent means to maintain the status quo
regardless Of circumstances, Japan
would be unable to subscribe to the
plan.
The French government was trifle
incensed at first, some Of the inhibi-
tions In the message applying to that
natio, but later Paris decided 1t was all
aimed at Hitler and voiced its sup
port. This was the Interpretation
sent to France by ambassador De
Laboulaye from Washington.
At Rome the reaction was favorable
and a reply will be drafted by the
Fascist Council after a meeting Sat-
urday night.
England voiced its whole hearted
support, as did other nations.
In Russia the fact that the note
was sent to Moscow raised speculation
as to the possibility of American rec
ignition of the soviet government.
What Others Think
Here are reports from other world
capitals:
Geneva-Arthur Henderson, chair
man world disarmament conference:
II governments respond to President
Roosevelt's appeal a disarmament
convention should be speedily Sc
cured"
Stockholm-VieWed as important
forward step, an historic event.
Mexico City-President Abelardo
Rodriguez: Mexico is resolved to be
a better neighbor and close the diff
ferences with other nations"
Observation-Disclosures Alvarez, Liber-
al Democratic party leader: Pointed
the way to the best escape from pres
ent world difficulties"
Copenhagen - Premier Staining:
Particularly cheering to those ma
lions, like Denmark, believing in the
ultimate victory of peace"
Vienna-Socialist quarters greatly
impressed: others awaited further de-
tails and Hitler reaction.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY and receptive.
Prague-Seen as starting point of
new and peaceful disarmament talks.
Bucharest-Press hailed as nomen-
tous.
oslo-Quickly approved at cabinet
session.
Buenos Aires-Described as out
standing effort to thwart European
war.
The president moved forward rap
idly meanwhile with his plans for the
economic parley in which he places
great hope. He named Secretary Hull
to head the American delegation and
announced that James M. Cox, former
governor Of Ohio, and Chairman Pitt
man Of the senate foreign relations
committee would be other members.
The remainder Of the delegation has
not been decided upon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
GANDHI DOING WELL

Poona, India, May 17.-(F)-Doctors
have found the Mahatma Gandhi,
nearing the turn Of a three weeks fast
against "Untouchability," Is surpris-
irgly well despite a weaker condition
and feebleness of voice. He began
his fast May ..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
GRANT EMERGENCY POWER

Brussels, Belgium, May l7.-R)-
The Belgian senate Wednesday voted
emergency powers to the government
to balance the budget and deal with
the financial situation by q vote Of o.
to e3. The bill passed the chamber
AzaY u.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-17
HARVEY ELEVATOR BURNS

Harvey, N. D.. May 17.-(FD-FTre
destroyed the elevator property Of
John Guthschmidt and son here ear
~ Wednesday with loss estimated at
! $4,000.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Martin Brown
MARTIN BROWN OFF TO
LEGION CONVENTION

y
Minnesota viii be well represented
at the national convention of the
American Legion which will be held
in Chicago Oct. 2 to S. On the Twin
City special train leaving here Sat
urday night will be Martin Brown,
former commander Of Johnny Baker
Post and local business man. Alfred
North of Leslie Lawrence Post, st.
Paul, and Mrs. Julia Douglass of
Leslie Lawrence women's auxiliary
will also be on the Legion special.
Isaac L. Moore, another past COM
mander of Baker Post, will also at
tend the convention. He will motor
to the Windy City.
Comrade Martin Browns head
quarters will be at the Southway
Hotel.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30

noted attorney of the international
Labor Defense, to defend Hardiman
Seek Change of Venue
An affidavit of prejudice has been
filed against Judge Paul w. Guilford
and the selection of a Judge other
than Guilford was requested. To date
it has not been determined whether
this request has been granted with
by Judge Guilford.
Judge Refused Continuance
The grounds given by the Inter
national Labor Defense for demand
ing a change in the judges was that
Judge Guilford had shown prejudice
in the case by refusing to grant 30
day continuance recommended by the
county attorneys office, and allow
ing only ten days, although it was
shown that it was impossible to be
ready for trial within a ten-day
period due to the fact that the origi-
nal attorney of the international
Labor Defense, Mr.. Bentall of Chi
cago, was unable to be in court. The
|. L. D. sent an SOS to Henry PAUL
of Duluth, also an attorney for the
international Labor Defense, who
will be associated with Mr.. Bentall in
trial of the case.
A large number of Colored people
both from st. Paul and Minneapolis
were present when the case was called
for trial Tuesday morning. At that
time it was postponed to "early next
week" All are urged to be present
in Judge Guilford's court every morn
ing beginning Monday of next week.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Minnesota Meets
South Dakota In
Seasons Debut
BIERMAN PEsSIMIsTIC

At least $4,000 are expected to
watch the Gopher football team in
its debut Saturday when Minnesota
plays the South Dakota Jack-rabbits.
Bernie Bierman, Minnesota's coach, is
pessimistic about his team. 81 feel, I"
he said this week, "as if | knew more
about other conference squads right
now than do about Minnesota" /"
With the first conference game with
Indiana just one week away the first
string lineup is still deep mystery.
George Rennix, sophomore, has
been groomed to fill Francis Lund's
shoes in Saturdays game in case
Lund is not available. George Ros-
coe and Dick Farmer will probably
see service in the backfeld while
Sheldon Beise is certain to fill the
fuHback. Babe LeVoir or Glenn
Seidel will play quarterback. In the
line four veterans are fairly certain
to start. Capt. Roy Oen at center,
Milt Bruhn at guard, and Frank Lar
son at one end. John Ronning will
probably receive the other end as
signment. Others who will probably
see service in Saturdays game are
Phil Bengston, George Syendsen and
Dick Smith. IF the going gets easy
it is possible that the Gopher's en-
tire reserves will get into the game
including Ellsworth Harpole, veter-
an second string guard, the only Col
ored boy on the Gopher squad.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Mill City nasons
Tender Banquet
To Grand Master
DINNER RENDERED NEWLY
ELECTED GRAND
MASTER

Palestine Lodge No. Z, F. & A. M
and Fellowship Club gave dinner
jointly last Saturday evening, Sep
tember 23rd, in the clubs quarters at
9013 Garfield Avenue S., Minneapolis:
in honor of Chester Johnson, the
newly elected Grand Master of Min
nesota. Among those present were
Chester johnson, James Hughes
Frank Connors, Andrew Johnson
Earl Lacey, Courtney Torrell, Spencer
Shivers, Roy L. Jackson, Howard
Curry, Harvey Moss, Thomas Carroll
Russell S. Underwood, Clyde Allen
Earl Comley, William Neal, BOYD
Crawford, James Carter Ellis, Sam
uel S. Miller, John Williams, Atlee
Owens, Robert B. Moulden, Webster
Stovall, F. K. Mack and Raymond w
Cannon.
Remarks both inter citing and in
spring were made by Past Master
Clyde Allen, Worshipful Master
James Hughes and Harvey Moss.
Past Grand Lecturer R. S. Underwood
made observations on the history of
Palestine Lodge and outlined the
activities of Fellowship Club includ-
ing the acquisition of the beautiful
club home. Grand Master Johnson
responded with a very fitting address
in which he expressed his deep ap-
probation both for the honor which
was recently bestowed upon him as
well as that then being accorded him
by his fellows Raymond w. Cannon
served as POSTMASTER.
The dinner and program over, they
repaired to the club rooms where
bridge was the feature for the balance
of the evening.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Angered, Sporting Billy
Shoots Man Who Asked
Him To Leave Home
W. ]. Crossgrow Is
Mpls. Gunman's
Fifth Victim

1t is probable that Harry "Sport-
ing Billy" Duvall, sos Lyndale Ave.
No., has shot at his last man for
some time if police authorities and
the county attorneys office has any
thing to say about it. Sunday morn
ing about 10 o'clock Duvall shot and
wounded w. ]. Crossgrow, 637 Sixth
Ave. No., waiter in the Klub
Kongo. The shooting followed an
argument in which Crossgrow, whois
well known and liked and regarded
as peaceful, asked Sporting Billy"
to leave his house after he engaged
in a heated argument with Calvin
Lewis. Crossgrow told Duvall he
wanted no trouble in his house After
he ordered him from his home. Du-
vail, spectators say, cursed Cross
grow, who advanced on Duvall to
shove him from the house. With his oft
boasted dexterity, "Billy" pulled his
pistol and shot at Crossgrow four
times, one bullet taking effect. After
he was wounded, Crossgrow continued
to advance on Duvall, severely pun
ishing him in hand to hand fight.
Finally the two We're separated, and
Duvall ran from the house.
BREAKS IN HOUSE, CAPTURED
Duval1 discarded his revolver and
ran over on Fifth street, broke in
home, where police found him hid
ing. Duvall told police he got in an
argument over 80 cent bet in dice
game, and that members of Cross
grows family had ganged him. This
was discounted by members of the
family and others who claim that
Duvall has been threatening to 'shoot
his pistol for several days. Cross
grow is Duvall's fifth victim. Sew
eral days before this occurrence, he
is alleged to have fired at man by
the name of "Slick." Last December
Duvall engaged in a gun duel with
Lloyd Slaughter. According to police
records, he has shot four persons in
Minneapolis. By some method, he has
been able to get out of each scrape.
COUNTY ATTORNEY TAKES
ACTION
The county attorney has issued a
complaint charging Duvall with as
sault in the first degree. Daily
newspapers, as usual, were way off
in their reports of the affair, accord
ing to witnesses questioned by Herald
reporters.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Shuttle Along
At Minneapolis
)rphuem For Week
FAMOUS SHOW TO PLAY HERE
FOR ONE WEEK

After a seasons run at the Mans
field Theatre, New York City, on
Broadway, and being a sensational
hit at the Illinois Theatre, Chicago,
the Famous Musical Hit, SHUTTLE
ALONG, comes to the Orpheum
Theatre for only one week, starting
Friday, September 29th. 1t is the
only hit of Broadway to bring it's
original cast intact, comprising
FLoURNOY MILLER of the World
famous MILLER & LYLES, EUBIE
BLAKE, together with his marvel
Gus recording and Radio orchestra.
GENEVA WASHINGTON, who has
probably made more song hits famous
than any other singer of popular
songs, MAINTAIN MORELAND, the
half pint comedian who has conyulsed
the theatre-goers both in America and
Europe with his brand of comedy,
THREE SEPIA SONGBIRDS, with
their own inimitable harmony songs
as only these scintillating singing
stars can sing them. For those who
enjoy good dancing, THE THREE
BROWN SPOTS, the fastest aggrega-
ton on the stage today, with their
whirlwind action, will satisfy the
most exacting dance enthusiast. The
sweet harmony of the SHUTTLE
ALONG FOUR will arouse memories
of the sweet singers of yesteryear.
And last, but not least, the dancing
antics of the baby members of the
company, COOK & BROWN. These
two boys will surely be remembered
by all the patrons of the Orpheum
Theatre as being the only dancers on
the stage today doing their individual
type of dancing. It is useless to try
to describe each and every member
in this new edition of the Famous
Shuttle Along Company, but too
great praise cannot be bestowed upon
Mr.. MILLER for assembling his
great supporting company and the
most gorgeous Sepian beauties ever
known to grace and chorus of the
most famous of all colored musical
shows, SHUTTLE ALONG"
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
This World
ROPER'S ADDRESS
STAGE AND SCREEN
By Cecil E. Newman

A milestone in progress was the
address of Secretary of Commerce
Daniel c.. Roper heard over the
Columbia Broadcasting System last
Saturday evening on the occasion Of
the celebration in Philadelphia of the
10th Anniversary of the Negro's
emancipation. Addressed to the 13
million Negro citizens especially, it
was heard by millions Of whites who
have little or no knowledge of the
progress of the Negro. Such adj
dresses if repeated from time to time
will strengthen and build up inter-
racial cooperation and understand
ing without which this country will
never be the country that we try to
make ourselves believe it is.
Returning from tour which car
ried them $4,000 miles through %
states the Cab Galloway band with
its young maestro are back in New
York and will return to the nation
wide radio hookup via the NBC on
October 4. Paul Robson in EN-
peror Jones" on the screen, broke all
house records at the Rivoi Theatre in
New York. The production released
by United Artists won the immediate
approval of New York movie critics.
TIME Magazine critics said Robesor
plays his role with "effortless hon.
esty."
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
ATTEND G. A. R. SESSIONS

Mrs. Amanda Brookins, Louisville
KY, member of Warner Corps No
10, and Past President, Senior Aid
National Body, Women's Relief Corps,
was the house guest of Mrs. Villa Will
son, 697 St. Anthony Ave-, while here
for the G. A. R. National Encamp-
ment. Mrs. Brookins visited st. Paul
81 years ago at the last national meet
and was the guest of the jate Mrs.
Jusper Gibbs, Sr.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30

Johnny Baker Post No. POI of the
American Legion met Wednesday eve
ming at Phyllis Wheatley House to
hold its annual election of officers.
James Wicks was elected COM
mander succeeding j. Carl Freeman.
David Baker is vice-commander;
Berry Ross, adjutant; Courtney Tor
rell, finance officer; Webster Stovall,
chaplain; Eddie V. Marshall, sergeant
alarms. James Wicks and Enroll
Fasset were. elected delegates to the
Fifth District Convention. The meet
ing was largely attended.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Dispensed
Openly Over Bar
At Klub Kongo
MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG


The Klub Kongo is open and how
The Northside night club at 71S re-
opened its doors to large crowds Sat
urday night. It was some opening,
with everything seeming to go.
Whiskey was dispensed openly right
over the bar, and the orchestra
played until the break of day.
Whether the cabaret will be al
lowed to run the way it opened is
not known, but the fact that public
school is so close by may force au-
thorities to tame the Kongo down a
little. The Kongo is conducted by
"Blackie" Rutherford, a white man.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Allen Playing
Aggressive Tennis
Defeats VIM. Penn
ST. PAUL BOY PLAYS GOOD
TENNIS TO WIN
By Leo Bohanon

Playing a brand of tennis far
superior to any he had shown be-
fore, Albert Allen, the young st. Paul
tennis "vet" defeated Bill Penn in
five gruelling sets last Sunday morn
ing on the Sumner Field courts in
Minneapolis 4-6, rs, 6-2, 6-3 to win
the Phyllis Wheatley trophy.
For three hours and twenty-five
minutes these two tennis stars drove
and smashed tennis balls at each
other with the issue in doubt. Then
Allen, on his own service and with
the score two sets apiece, and lead
ing in games 5-3, 40-30; cannon
balled his first service ball to PENN
backhand. The ball hit his racket with
such force that it literally tore Penn's
racket from his hands. The match
was over and the crowd of over fifty
people went home to late Sunday din
ners knowing that they had seen a
tennis match which was the most
hard and bitterly fought of any ever
played.
Penn Was FavoriteI
The match started off as if it were
to be another Penn victory. The first
eight games were evenly divided, each
winning his service. Penn playing
his ever careful and deliberate back
court game, would keep Allen con-
tinually on the run and then come to
the net for placements. He broke
through Aliens service and then
went on to win his own to take the
first set Ga.
In the second set Allen, after losing
the first game, began to drive sharp
ly for the side lines. Penn was re-
peatedly passed at the net and erred
no less than twelve times, Allen win
ming rs. In the third set Allen was
at his best. His service was coming
in with tremendous force and he was
cross-courting on both his fore and
backhand with devastating effect.
After dividing the first four games he
took four successive games from
Penn to run out the set 6-2.
Penn Braces Up
Penn braced in the fourth set and
was again the accurate playing and
net star which has taken him through
many tournaments. He won five
straight games to take the set 6-1.
Allen Applies Pressure
The fifth and deciding set found
both players again playing cautious
ly. Each won his service on his op-
ponent's errors. Penn then began to
find the pace too gruelling and tired
badly. Allen applied more pressure
and ran through him for four
straight games to take command
ing lead 81. Penn rallied to take the
next two games, but here he faded
again and Alleneran out the set and
match 6-S.
Next week the Big SO" ranking of
Twin City tennis players viii be pub
hshed In the Herald. Watch for it.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
STEICHEN BROS St.
PAUL GROCERS NOW
in NEW LOCATION
NEW FOOD MARKET TO HOLD
GRAND OPENING

Steichen Bros, formerly of 70s
Rondo St., are now located in their
new and up-to-date Food Market at
744 Rondo st.
On Saturday, October Z, they win
hold their Grand Opening. A cordial
invitation is extended to the public
to attend.
Lunch and refreshments are to be
served all day, souvenirs distributed
and a Special Prize is to be given
away.
Don't forget the date, Saturday,
October 2.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
HARLEM BREAKFAST CLUB
OPENS

The Musicians Rest, at 141 Hyland
Ave. No, has been renamed the
Harlem Breakfast Club It will
specialize in good food cooked by a
competent chef. Music and enter
tainment in '.the different manner"
will be offered patrons. Private
parties will be specially of the es-
tablishment. Reservations may be OBJ
tanned by calling Atlantic 9179.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
STERLING CLUB To PRESENT
SPEAKER AT REGULAR
CIVIC MEETING

Friday evening, October 6, at 500
p. M, Miss j.. Flowers of the United
Charities will be the principal speaker
at the regular civic meeting of the
Sterling club. The public is cordially
invited to be present.
The Women's Auxiliary of the club
met Tuesday evening. Mrs. Zula
Taldy, president, presided.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30

Mrs. Juanita Jones was hostess to
the Gloom Chasers on Wednesday,
September 20. After the business
session Mrs. Jones entertained the
club and other guests at a birthday
party on herself. A dainty repast
was served.
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
Hardiman Defense
Seeks Another
Judge For Case
CASE SCHEDULED FOR NEXT
WEEK
(I.L.D. Press service)

The case of Wilbur Hardiman
charged with murder in the second
degree for defending himself against
a lynch mob on June 22nd, is sched-
uled to come up for trial some time
next week. A further postponement
of the case will be asked so as to
allow David j. Bentall of Chicago,
Twin-City herald., 1933-09-30
GRANTED DIVORCE

Mrs. odettesJohnson Thompson was
granted divorce from Gilbert R.
Thompson in district court several
days age.