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The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
'NONP ARTISAN STATE
|. COMMITTEE TO MEET
/. HEREEARLY IN WEEK
Will Insist on Observance of BY
Laws to Halt Convention
Fixing
A meeting Of the Nonpartisan

A meeting Of the Nonpartisan
League state executive committee Is
expected to be held here early this
week to consider the reported action
of county chairmen who met with
Gov. William LANCER and other ad-
ministration officials Friday and
drew up demands to be made on the
committee.
It was said here that II the report
is accurate that the county chairmeu
voted to ask the executive commit
tee to allow two weeks to elapSe be-
tween the time Of the county conven-
tionS and state convention that such
action in all probability will be op-
posed.
The Nonpartisan League bylaws
provide for q lapse OF one week be-
tween the county conventions and
state conventions. Some Nonpar-
tisan Leaguers here said they re.
garded this provision as means t1
prevent lining up" Of delegates
chosen at the county conventions and
for that reason the time between the
county and state conventions is mar
rowed down to one week.
Rumors that movement was afoot
to recall the state executive commit
tee sent Nonpartisan League adher.
ents to a study of the organization's
bylaws. which provide that 25-per-
cent Of the county chairmen may
demand a recall election, while q ma
jority Of the county chairmen i
necessary to effect recall.
John Nystul. Fargo. is chairman o1
the executive committee. The other
members are G. N. Lee, Bismarck
and E. G. Larson. Valley City.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
WOUNDS ARE FATAL
TO UNDERH|LL;; AIDE
TAKEN IN OKLAHOMA
Activities of Police Leave -Four
Southwest Oesperadoes
Still at Large

Oklahoma City. Jan. e.-(P-Wil- q.
bur Underhill, outlaw. died with Il
bullet wounds. Elusive Elmer Inman
. reputed confederate. Is again be-
hind the bars. And only four Of the
southwest,s major criminals remain
at large as "the law" continues its
relentless roundup.
Underhill, co-leader Of the escape ot
II prisoners from the Kansas state
penitentiary on Memorial Day. 1888
and wanted for the staying Of four
officers and their convict prisoner In
Kansas City last June. died late Sat-
urday night In the Oklahoma state
prison at McAlester. After seven
months at large following the prison
break, the slayer and robber was cap
tured at Shawnee. Okla. December
80. A few hours before his capture
he fled q raided house under fire, re-
ceiving his fatal wounds.
Inman, who assumed the role Of
Oklahoma's No. l desperate when his
gang chief. Matt Kimes, was sentenced
to life for murder, was wounded and
captured at Bowlegs, Okla, Sunday.
A busy burglar and slippery as an eel
In the hands Of the law, 1nman has
numerous sentences and escapes on
record.
The four still sought include Charles
(Pretty Boy) Floyd. the Oklahoma
bank robber who also Is wanted for
crimes In Ohio, and for the Kansas
City Union station slayings last June;
Richard T. 0alatas, also wanted for
the Kansas City slayings: Clyde Z.
Barrow, Texas glnman accused Of halt
q dozen murders and Ed Davis. Kan
sas robber and the only one OF the II
escaping convictS from the Kansas
prison last Memorial Day to thwart
capture or death.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
CHCAG0AN ACCUSES
ERSTWH|LE FRIENDS
OF MURDER ATTEMPT
CraWIs Two Miles Back From
One-Way Ride With Four
Bullets in Body

Chicago, Jan. 8.-(H1-FeW men come
back from one way rides" but John
French. Is. CWA worker In the city
water department. claims to have done
50 despite four bullet wounds he said
were inflicted by his assailants.
Crawling through two miles of mud,
French made his way from the little
Calumet Greek on Chicago,s far south
side, to a point where he was found
Sunday by motorist. He was then
taken to hospital in Harvey, ILL.,,
whereas. he lay upon an operating
table, he told his amazing story and
named his alleged abductors.
The men he accused, both Of whom
were arrested, are Edwin F. Cusak,
suspended policeman, and James
Mccarthy.
French, who is under indictment
with several others on charge OF
being involved in a $4,000 merchan-
disc theft, told police, they said. that
he had talked" and that this was
the motive for the ride"
He said he had met the two at
poolroom and that Cusack offered to
give him q lift In his car, but that
after the trip had been started he
realized I'VE were going too far"
After they had stopped all three got
out OF the car and Cusak began shoot
ing, French said.
II was heading for the river bank.
he told police, hoping ! could rush
down to the waters edge and get away.
did 60 over the edge, but the two
men were right behind me. So when
dropped into the water I played dead
Just lying there with my head out. ."
He named late Saturday night as
the time Of the ride" Both CuSack
and Mccarthy, denied his accusations.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Say Suspect Admits
Killing Young Girl

Willmar, Mimi, Jan. 8. - @ -
County Attorney Charles A. Swenson
Of Kandiyohi county Monday an
nounced that Lyman S0lmonson. ar
rested at Osakis Saturday night IN
connection with the killing Of IT.
year-old Ruby Haug. had confessed
killing the girl last Dec. 8.
solmonson was taken into custody
by Constable Caspar Pash when he
was recognized by Clement Henjtges.
proprietor Of . restaurant at Osakis.
County Attorney Swenson declined
to reveal where Solmonson was held,
merely saying that he was "outstde
Of Kandiyohi county"
Miss Haug. q senior In the Wtllmar
high school, was the daughter OF
0under Q. Haug, president Of the
Pennock State Bank. She was stay
ing at the home Of Rev. w. Q. Bim-
son, rector Of the Wtllmar Episcopal
church ct the time she was killed.
swenson said he planned to call :
grand jury "solne time this week
to consider the case.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Fail in Effort to
Rob Minnesota Bank

st. Paul. Jan. s.-(R-Four men at
tempted to rob the st. Anthony Park
state bank early Monday but could not
get into the vault and left without any
loot after tying up two employees Of a
bakery shop next door. Police said the
men entered the bank apparently by
use Of pass key.
Carrying with them q short wave
radio which they hooked up to hear
police calls after they first entered
the bakery. tho bandits tied up Will
mer and Vernon Thaemert. employees.
I'VE don't want anything from you
fellows" one Of the bandits told the
brothers. "But We do want to get into
the hank and you'll have to lie down
on the floor and keep quiet while We
try to get some money"
Wilmer Thaemert said they lay
there for about 10 minutes before two
Of the bandits came back.
I'VE found We couldn't get into the
vaults unless We worked four or five
hours" wilmer said one Of the ban
dts stated. They left the brothers
tied up II the bakery and fled.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
State Has Received
$1,682,O2O in Relief

Washington, Jan. 8.-(R)-Minnesota
received total Of $3.605, ,950 Of the
$500. .O00, 900 federal relief fund be-
tween May 23 and December 81, &C.
cording to announcement Monday By
Harry Z. Hopkins. federal relief Id
ninistrator.
OF this amount $3.O05. $50 was used
for general relief purposes, 100000
for transient relief, $4,000 for SELF
help organizations, 9l60.O00 for edu-
cattonal purposes and 423o.Ooo fol
commodities.
North Dakota received . total oa
q. 90 y020. disbursed q follows: o.
6o6,090 for general relief. e30,O00 fol
transient relief; and 4o0,o00 tor com.
n,ndities.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Former Printer Is
Dead From Injuries

Spokane. WASH, jan. 0.-R-
George g. Stevens, -. Superior court
deputy clerk, Is dead Of internal IN
juries suffered when he was struck
by skidding motor car Dec. ~.
Stevens WAS born ct Joliet, ILL.,. and
before coming to Spokane was con-
nected with the Great Falls (Mont.)
Tribune. At Minneapolis. Mimi, he
was state printer and ct one time was
superintendent Of the Pioneer Pres
OF st. Paul.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Secret III. r. Resolution Barec
Heavy Fog Covers
Entire Slope Area

One Of the heaviest fogs In
many years moved over the Mis-
souri, Slope area late Sunday, be-
ing particularly dense In Bismarck
from 6:15 p. m. until 11:15 p. m.
Though density Of fogs Is not
measured closely here, O. w. Rob-
erts, federal meteorologist at Bis
marck, seid 1t was one Of the
heaviest North Dakota fogs In his
recollection.
The fog came from the west,
Roberts said. and reports from
motorists indicated that 1t moved
rapidly in an easterly direction.
Extremely poor visibility prompt.
ed motorists to drive carefully for
several hours here Sunday eve
ming. No serious mishaps were
reported.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Simon is Center Of.
Disarmament Talks

London. Jan. .-lR-Fbreigu secre-
tary Sir John Simon Monday became
the center Of conferences looking to-
ward the formulation Of Z definite
British policy on disarmament, par
ticularly as regards the Franco-0er-
man deadlock.
Sir John prepared 10 meet Prime
Minister Ramsay MacDo Donald Monday
to report on hts recent talks with MUS
soltni.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
DALE HOLDING Up
PAYMENT OF MONEY
TO BEER DEPUTIES
Delays Action Until Court De-
cides Case Brought Against
Beverage Car
ACTION PENDING IN COURT
Attorney Generals Office Is Ex-
pected to File Demurrer
to Complaint
ACTION PENDING IN COURT

Warrants for December salaries and
expenses Of approximately 20 inspec-
tors employed by the state beer COM
missioner remain unpaid as a result
Of q court action brought against the
commissioner.
State Treasurer Alfred Dale is hold
ing up payment Of the salary war
rants issued by the state auditor pend
ing outcome Of the action challenging
the authority Of Beer Commissioner
Owen T. Owen to appoint inspectors
and provide them with automobiles.
The case has been filed in Burleigh
county district court. The attorney
generals office. defending the COM
missioner, is expected to file de-
murrer to the complaint this week
Dale also Is defendant because OF
his position as state treasurer.
Salaries Of the beer commissioner
who receives $500 year and the
deputy commissioner, G. D. King, who
receives 5000 a year. are being paid
The inspectors receive from SIPS te
$3.50 a month and expenses.
Owen has refused to divulge the
identity Of the beer inspectors on the
ground that this would interfere with
the performance Of their duties.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
M'Kenzie County Gets
Works Fund Allotment

Warrington. Jan. -(R-The pub
lie works administration Saturday
announced allotments totaling u.s.
2506o0 for ~ non-federal projects
In n states, which officials said would
create 240,357 man months Of quick.
direct employment.
At the same time Secretary Ickes.
public works administrator, an
nounced revision Of SIX allotments and
reductions IN three Of those previous
" made.
The allotments included:
North Dakota-McKenSie county,
loan and grant. achool addition.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Liquor Producers to
Battle BOOtle9gers

washington, Jan. 8.-(ReA pledge
to help keep bootleggers and the IL
licit distillers Of prohibition days out
Of the newly legalized liquor industry
was made Monday by DR.. James NJ.
Doran. head Of the distilled spirits In
stitute.
I'VE will certainly turn over any
information along this line that we
get to the government" he said In an
interview.
He expressed assurance that old
time racketeers would have q hard
time II they sought to operate legiti-
mately.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
MCDOWELL wins IN
EFFORT TOC0LLECT
SALARY FROM STATE
Jansonius Rules Pay Is Due
Grain Chief But Refuses
to Issue Order
Wesley c. Mcdowell Monday won

Wesley c. Mcdowell Monday won
a partial victory in his efforts to col
lect salary he claims IS due him as
state grain storage commissioner
when Judge Fred Jansonius in Bur-
leigh county district court held in
an opinion that Mcdowell is entitled
to the money.
Judge Jansonius, however, denied
McDowell's request for a writ Of
mandamus ordering the state audit
ing board to approve the payment OF
his salary unless the commissioner
can get the Bank of North Dakota to
intervene in his favor
Mcdowell was appointed commits
sioner by Governor George F.
Shafer, the statute creating the office
setting the salary at $500 annually.
The auditing board has refused to
approve payment Of the salary be-
cause the last legislature failed to
make an appropriation for such a
purpose. The act creating the office,
however, was not repealed.
Bank Paid Three Months
The Bank Of North Dakota, how
ever, paid McDowelrs salary for
August, September and October on
the strength Of an opinion from At
torney General p. O. Sathre, which
said ''our supreme court has repeat
edly held that where an act creating
an office provides that the incumb-
ent of the office created shall receive
q certain salary fixed by the act,
that this construes not only legis-
lative declaration as to the amount
Of the salary to be paid but also an
appropriation Of the amount SO
fixed"
In his opinion, Judge Jansonius
said he concurred In the attorney
generals opinion but said he can
not issue a writ Of mandamus CON-
pelling the auditing board to allow
payments to Mcdowell as he IS not
the real party Of interest" He said
the writ would be issued II Mcdowell
could induce the Bank of North Da-
kota to intervene as plaintiff In his
favor.
McDowell's bond was not renewed
at the beginning Of the fiscal year
July / because no appropriation was
made for his office.
Arguments in the case were heard
q week ago.
Cooperation in Prospect
Informed Of the courts decision
Monday. r. M. stangler, manager Of
the Bank Of North Dakota, said 1t Is
likely that the bank will cooperate
with Mcdowell in his efforts to Sc
cure his pay.
Last July, stangler said, Mcdowell
requested the Bank Of North Dakota
to take over the duties Of his office,
since the bank. with its field men,
was peculiarly equipped to handle the
work.
The bank refused to take over the
work but. upon receipt OF the attor-
ney generals opinion stating that
Mcdowell was entitled to salary.
agreed to advance the salary so that
he could continue the work himself.
A contract with Mcdowell, protect
ing the bank, was agreed to at the
time. but the attorney general later
ruled the contract illegal. Stangler
said. At that time the bank refused
to make any further advances.
Stangler said about $1,000 remain
Ing In the state warehouse fund last
July was transferred to the general
fund. The attorney general has In
formed him. he said, that the audit
ing board could approve Mcnowell's
salary and charge II against the
warehouse fund despite the transfer.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
FILM STAR TO WED

Phoenix. AriS., Jan. e.-lHeRicArd0
Corte1 Of the films and Mrs. Christine
Leo. New York society woman, will Be
married before justice Of thu, peace
here Monday.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
NEW PROJECTS FOE HETTINGER

Mott, n. D., Jan. o.-rive new pro-
jects, totaling over $4,000 have been
allotted to Hettinger county It Was
announced BY p. g. Wick. head Of the
local cWA committee.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08

WOULD DIVORCE CROONER Y
Los Angeles. Jan. 0.-(H-FAy Webb
vellee filed suit here Monday Tor d.
vorce against Rndy vallee, the singer
orchsstsa lsad6t.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
QUEEN HAS ByRrHDAY

Rome, Jan. e.-(R)-All italy ccle-
brated the 6lst birthday today oi
Queen Elena.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-01-08
Would Admit Everyone

Second. that because Of the IL
nancial emergency all selling or Civ.
ing away Of memberships by the state
committee cease at once and that the
call for precinct conventions specify
that all leaguers and people in SYM
athy with the league principles
may attend and vote for delegates to
the county convention, subject only to
Continued on page seveu)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-12

1t was Joe, too, always light sleeper, who awoke
the camp one night with cries: wild men at the
ship!" Sure enough, moonlight showed gigantic
Savages Swarming over the hull Of the disabled
Pigeon. They were carrying of gear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-12

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Will you please tell me which
is the greater honor, to be the
maid of honor or the first
bridesmaid? What are her
duties at the ceremony? E.
It is a greater honor to be
invited by the bride to be her
maid of honor than to be one
of her bridesmaids. The maid
of honor is the "chief" at
tendant. The maid of honor
holds the brides bouquet dur
ing the ring part of the cere-
mony, and arranges the brides
train and veil as she turns to
go down the aisle for the re-
ceSsional.
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
When a young man and a
young lady are standing up for
a couple who are getting mar
ried, is it correct for the couple
who are standing up for the
bride and groom to be the next
to get married?
Is there any law in this state
about the age Of the maid Of
honor and the best man before
they can stand up. for anyone?
Which is better, for the maid
or honor and best man to buy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-12

While Captain De Cana and his little crew work.
Cd at repairing damage to their sloop, they lived in
small shelters ashore. Joe Solves, who appeared to
lose his half-crazy manner ashore, brought in many
great birds for meat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-12
CORRECT MANNERS
Bv Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

individual gifts, Of a joint gift?
M.
If these arrangements have
been discussed with the couple
who are to be married first,
and if they are willing that
this should be a double we'd
ding, then this is proper. But
all arrangements should be
made beforehand-it shouldn't
be a "SurpriSe!"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14

Next: One City Where Cleanli
ness Is Next to Goodness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14
Case Delayed
by Court Until Aug. 2
Adjournment Granted When
Both Sides Request
More lime.

There will be no court ruling of
any kind on the legality of blythe
drink liquor sales here before Aug
2 at the earliest.
That was determined when the
test case against Michael J. (Mike)
Hanrahan, proprietor of the Penn
hoff grill, % North Pennsylvania
street, was continued to that date
after both Mr.. Hanrahan and the
prosecution said they were not ready
to proceed.
Mr.. Hanrahan appeared in Judge
William Skaters municipal court
without an attorney. The prosecu-
TONS request for delay came after
Fred Simon, acting police chief, had
said no delay would be requested.
Meanwhile, by-the-drink sales
went on merrily. The few places
which had either stopped or shown
great caution before the test ar
rest" yesterday were fourishing
again today with Chief Simon's
word for it that there would be no
ing court ruling had been obtained.
Mr.. Hanrahan. who will have at
least the passive support of restau-
rateurs' and hotel mems organiza-
tons, was arrested yesterday noon
by Cergeant Ed Kruse and patrol
man Kenneth Downs. He posted
bond of $500.
A police report that the bottle
seized in the raid bore no Indiana
excise tax stamp brought from Mr..
Hanrahan the explanation that the
stamp had been rubbed off, since
all his liquor was stamped properly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14
BACK HOME AGAIN

Stolen automobiles recovered by police
Ed carter. 43l East Morris street. Buick
sedan.
Leon Duray, 444. North Capitol avenue,
Ford coupe, found in woods at College
avenue and Seventeen street. stripped OF
Patricia Mallory. 1874 West Twenty ninth
street, Ford coupe. found in rear of 1917
Northwestern avenue. stripped Of four
+. ": Grow: 1881 Hoytr avenue. Indian
ppotoTcyce found at the Terminal 5Irinf garage
coupe. found one-half mile north of New
Bethel Ind. stripped.
H Horslev 2314 North Dearborn street,
Ford roadster, found at Delaware and
Washington streets.
c. W Bowen, Norwood. O.. Ford road
ster. found near haywood, stripped OF
five wheels and tires. motor head, starter,
lights. oil pan, generator. battery, rumble
seat windshield and top.
Patrolman Edward j. Brown. 947 West
Thirty third street, Chevrolet coach. found
in garage in rear Of 612 Langsdale avenue
stripped of doors and other parts.
baker sedan, found near Maywood, Ind:
sedan found at Forty-sixth street and
KesSler boulevard stripped
Lewis swift, Ill West South street
Shelbyville, Ind. Plymouth coach. found
at Senate avenue and Washington street
Chrysler coupe. motor number 1926 nc
license plates. no certificate OF title. found
at King avenue and Michigan street.
Hudson coach. motor number 25 300. nc
license plates. no certificate Of title. founc
at King avenue and Michigan street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14
TAX BOARD REDUCES
LIGHT COMPANY VALUE

Water Firm Is Denied Cut in
Assessment.
Reduction of the assessed Valua-
ton of the Indianapolis Power and
Light Company from $34,426,940 to
S33, 575,12 was granted yesterday by
the state tax board. The company
had appealed from the original as
sessment. The indianapolis Water
Company was refused reduction.
Valuations of about ninety mu-
nicipally- owned utilities were re-
duced by almost 100000. The
Public Service Company of Indiana
was granted a cut of $1,783,820, DO
$4,000 900.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14
VAN NUYS SAVES
MADISON PWA
WATER PROJECT
Senator Stops Resembling
Order in Time;
u. S. to Help.
By Times Special

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, July IA $780,
600 Public Works Administration
loan and grant for municipal wa
ter works at Madison, Ind, was
saved from being reScinded today
through the interceSsion of Senator
Frederick Van NuyS.
Action of the city in getting plans
under way were handicapped by a
suit launced in the name of a cit
izen, but said to be inspired by in
terests opposed to public ownership
Meanwhile, Interior Secretary
Harold F. Ickes, PWA administra-
tor, announced that sums already
allocated and upon which prompt
action was not being taken would
be rescinded. The Madison prof.
ect was placed on this list due to
the delay caused by the pending
suit which had been set for trial
July 2.
just before the trial date,
change of venue was asked.
Senator Van Nuys wrote Secre-
tary Ickes setting forth the compli-
cations causing delay and received
a prompt reply that the allotment
would not be rescinded and PWA
attorneys will aid the city in push
ing plans.
The financing calls for $4,000 in
revenue bonds to be retired through
water company profits and a fed
eral grant of $4,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14
Roosevelt Waves Wand
Boy, p, Prayed to See Fleet, Then Writes
President; Swanson to Grant His Wishes.
RM IMitPd Press


r. placed President Roosevelt
- the chief executive have
of his wishes fulfilled
he "to
United feet of the planes and to have bicycle
that thought the next high
S 1 writing
the
with his uncle Mr. and Mrs. W. l. Jones He
advising he
Atlantic this that would
it
shown
vicinity letter said 1t
may gahed boy
the planes posted here.
The boy junior high school, spends most of his time reading
studying to be physician.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-14
COIN TRIAL IS PUT
OFF UNTIL MONDAY
112 Quizzed so Far in Effort
to ImpaneI Jury.

With 112 men unsuccesSfully
drawn from the regular jury panel
and two special venires, the embez-
Element trial of Melville S. Cohn
vice-president and director of the
defunct Meyer-Kiser bank, was ad-
journed yesterday until Monday.
Special Judge Alexander Cavins
ordered a third special venire OF
twenty-five men to appear in GRIM
inal court Monday when state and
defense attorneys failed yesterday
the fifth day of the trial, to select
jury.
Eleven talesmen had been tenta-
lively selected, but one of the men
chosen earlier in the week, Charles
Craigle, 38 North Sheridan avenue
was challenged peremptorily Short
ly before noon yesterday by Floyd
Mattice, deputy prosecutor.