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The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17
Four Co. Defendants
Also Are Held Guilty
By Federal Jurors
Verdict Is Returned by Jury Early Sunday Morning After
80 Hours OF Delberation; Reached Decision in
Sensational Case at 11:25 P. NJ. Saturday

conscience and to the law"
The judge continued Your verdict in this particular
not important the knowledge and approval by
whole people that verdict is the result Of honest conviction
without fear favor and in this court it's unimportant
who the defendants whether and owy pow
erfu or high Here justice be done to every lgant
have earned the confidence and respect Of the whole
LANCER obviously expected verdict adverse to him. He
paced about the nearly empty courtroom during the half
more while the jury prepared to in with its verdict
He talked nervousy with newspapermen and friends He
slapped the backs of his fellow defendants His
cigar missing for the time but before the
dict brought in There definite paor his face
None Of his family present.
Chaput Alone Retained His Calm
Vogel sat STILL leaning back in his chair and picking at his
fingers Mcdonald locked his hands tightly together in his
lap his downcast Chaput seemed the unaffected
all five He sat calmly at his end of the table Knzer remained
somewhat alone sitting far to the Of the other four
Thorp paced about the room his hair dsheveled while
Sner sat immobe his hands tightly casped his eyes
anier plainly satisfied sat at the end Of the table from which
be has led the attack for the last three weeks His assistant
Donald Murtha, sat near him.
The word that the LANCER jury has reached verdict
federal building suddenly thronged with curious spectators
anxious to hear what the fate Of the states highest executive
would be.
First to arrive group Of taxidrivers who by the
grapevine first to hear Of the report They left their
cabs punched the cubn2 at the entrance to the building
hurryng up the stairs, forgetting possible fares.
Within the railing Of the courtroom group Of the
nors friends gathered anxious to wish him we'll After the
verdict had been returned they crowded him. shaking
his hand and pounding him the back The
sponded with hearty smiles and strong handcasp.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17

Governor William LANCER and his four codefendans
at M Sunday OF conspiracy to obsruc the
The maximum for the crime under the federal
law $4,000 fine and two imprisonment both
fine and imprisonment.
The jury announced at II rs Saturday that it
ing time spent in rounding the defendants and their
orneys that they might be present in court when the verdict
motion for trial filed Immediately and Fed
er Judge Andrew Miller announced that hearing would
Those convicted with LANCER were Frank voge chief of
the ss Oscar c.pu
oe fs''sf
Judge Compliments Jurors on Decision
careful appraisal Of the evidence and paid compliments both
The court told the jury that this has been difficult case
for well the He expressed appreciation the
the case He pointed out them that tsy had had before
them the for three weeks and had had to more
1T is and right that you should consider the evidence
the judge said I'm glad took the time to consider
the evidence well It is the most important case North Da
Immediately after the jury had passed from the and
en in which he asserted that it has been the practice
both state and federal to have employees Of their
the purpose the present administration to ask from
other than state employees who believe in the principles Of
he solicitation Of any Of those employees Of the state
emergency relief office was done entirely without
territorial days"
Judge Compliments Jurors on Work
II realize this verdict il verdict" Judge Miller told
the jury. ~ verdict the law and conscience
1 i9sssss & s
you Ia the same manner.
given this case
1T was well within the province Of the court to have told
press to you my views. did not do felt that when
charged you the ought to leave you free to find the
1ae', 4 nrr,u A.u., 1ht } y.dtIct .eep = 4 yer
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17
Lanier Gratified
At Jury's Action

Following the verdict, District
Attorney p. w. Lanier, in a state
ment to the Associated Press
said:
The result Of this trial is graf
flying particularly because OF the
fact that We have gone against
opposition assisted to the fullest
extent by political power, finan-
cial aid and prestige.
This verdict will have q whole
some effect on the entire nation
and the whole country will recog-
nize that the United States court
Is supreme, In any contest in
volving the proper administration
Of the laws OF the United States.
State courts throughout the
land have, in many instances,
been brought into servility to
powerful state political machines,
to such an extent as to cause
them to have lost the respect Of
the citi1enry.
The verdict In this case, with
out doubt, has strengthened not
only the arm Of the federal gov
ernment but will. without doubt,
re-establish and strengthen the
confidence Of the state courts in
themselves and IN their func-
tionS."
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17
OLE Olson TO Be
NEXT TO SIT IN
GOVERNORS CHAIR
Lieutenant Governor Will Take
Office as LANCER u
Disqualified

Ole Olson, New Rockford farmer.
will be the next governor Of North
Dakota in the opinion Of competent,
Bismarck lawyers.
He may accede to the post now held
by Governor William Langer ia one
Of two methods. II
The first would be upon the resig-
nation of the governor. In line with
precedent established in similar cases
in other states.
The second would be by challenge
ing the governors right to contiuue
in office in the event he attempts to
continue as the states chief execu-
tive. In the latter event. the case
probably would be filed In the State
supreme court.
A third possibility would be that
Federal Judge Andrew Miller, In pro-
nouncing sentence on the governor
and his fellow conspirators, might
impose removal from office s part
Of the sentence.
Local lawyers who haye studied The
matter. based their opinion "a both
the federal and state statutes.
The federal law Provides that any.
ono convicted Of felony loooe hi cit.
izenship. This automattca1ly dinnaIols
ifies him TO hold Office. sss 81 81
State Statistics C1to1
4 Two state statutes also opyee -
point.
Section sss OF ths colnpi1,d 60
lists 70 happeninGe upon ~ ~ ~ y I
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17
Jurors Retire to
Well-Earned Rest

Twelve Jurors, who left their homes
Just . month ago, sat through ttree
Weoks & testimony and deliberated
On the evidence for 60 hours in the
0oso oe william Laueer and co-con-
lplratos1, were whisked of to their
h0tel 1oe . Well-earned rest at 11:40
Sunday moFning immediately after
thsy had been disulissed by Judge
Andrew Miller.
~ pce-arraneement two busses
waited II front q tho federal build-
ing o take ths Jurors y their hotel
The buses were communicated by
chief q Aolice Chris llaxtineson.
Continuing IN their deliherA Ations
until $40 =. n. saturday morning and
resuming their work at . .. IA. the
jurors hAA had lelp than three hou1s
llsep u ~ last = hours
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17
Midnight Silence At Federal Building
Suddenly BrokenAs Big News Spreads

A stone building. wrapped In silence,
auddenly leaped 70 life shortly be-
lore midnight. and all Bismarck knew
that Governor william Langer within
Q few moments would know whether
he was to - free man o. con-
Wet.
Ths building was thu federal build
inC-the lights which partially dig
pelled thu, midnight gloom were the
LIGHTS which told Langer the biggest
Mnnent Of his LIE had arrived.
Ooputieg louneed casually about the
log5tloCS g tho tujJdlnG, I1ao -.
The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-17
Rainfall Il
Over Inch

Approximately On Inch and quar-.
tor o1 rain fell In Bismarck SATURDAY
and early Sunday. Il was still rain.
line at ! .. "A.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20

A. }. DriscOD econd vice
president: P. F. Kemmett, secre-
tary; and D. H. Cole, treasurer.
Improvements Needed
The period of organization
found the community supplied
with few Of the comforts that now
prevail throughout the neighbor-
hood. There were no sewers and
streets and sidewalks were unim-
proved.
With this list of improvements
to work for and with strong con-
viction the section had bright
future as residential area, the
young organization set out on an
intensive campaign to obtain these
civic facilities. In cooperation with
other citizens associations on the
western banks of the Anacostia
River, it obtained an appropriation
for erection Of a high school in
nearby Congress Heights, to which
recently there has been added a
gymnasium and four-room ad-
dition to take care of increased
enrolment.
Many streets have been paved
and equipped with electric lights.
including Livingston Road and
Atlantic Street, running through
the heart Of the section. The as
sociation is fighting valiantly for
sewer extention, and is encour-
aged by a sewer survey now being
made for the District Commits
SionerS.
Erection or detached and semi
detached homes has been encour-
aged by the organization, to the
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
I30-HOUR WEEK
|. DEMANDED
BYLABOR
By International News Service

~ mOernoslOnal news service
4 President Roosevelt's approval
sOf the 30-hour week bill, now
begged In Congress, will be sought
next week by leaders of organized
labor, 1t was disclosed here today.
= The group also plans to de-
slnand legislation providing for
equal representation for labor on
NRA code authorities and con-
Btnuation Of the licensing power
under the recovery law
The decision to assume a more
militant attitude in behalf Of
these legislative proposals, to-
agether with the Wagner -Connery
bill outlawing company unions,
was reached at a meeting of 35
lDf the most influential leaders in
organized labor, international
News Service was informed.
Green Absent
3 While William Green, president
Df the American Federation Of
Labor, was not present. he will be
asked to head the labor delegation
which plans to seek an audience
with the President.
Although the Black 30-hour week
bill passed the Senate before crea-
.Non Of the NRA and is now pend
ing in the House, legislative
leaders said after their weekend
Sonferences with the President
that it is "out" for the session.
: The President, having already
sailed for shorter hours under the
codes, is said to believe that the
problem can be worked out more
scientifically under the NRA.
e Dissent Spreads
4 Widespread dissatisfaction with
The operation Of codes under the
NRA and failure Of Congress to
speedily enact labor legislation
was disclosed at the meeting Of
labor leaders.
Z The labor chiefs were reported
to be dissatisfied with the terms
OF the automobile strike settle
.ment and feel that Green should
lake q more militant attitude.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
BODY
MEETS APRIL 4

Several hundred delegates rep
fesenting the IL counties COM
prfSing the Northern Virginia
District of the Christian En-
6eavor Union will gather at the
Falls Church Presbyterian Church
I1ext Saturday afternoon, for the
opening session of the annual
district convention.
Miss Margaret Kirschner, dis
trict junior superintendent. will
lead the devotional service, which
will be followed by an open forum
at which the work of the Chris
tian Endeavor will be discussed.
The annual banquet will be
held at the church Saturday
night with Frank P. Wilson, past
state president, presiding.
A number Of group conferences
will be held Sunday and the con-
vention will close Sunday night
with devotional services and in
Stallation Of officers.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
FARMERS ASK
MARTIAL LAW

BISMARCK, N. D., April 20
0.NS0.-T The North akota
Farmers Holiday Association to-
day petitioned Gov. William A.
LANCER to declare martial law 10
protect the moratorium on farm
foreclosure sales. Governor Ian
ger took the request under advise
ment.
Leaders Of the association also
offered to furnish 10000 men to
prevent Socalled interference
with the foreclosure suspension
order Of Governor LANCER, charg-
ing there has been q swelling
series Of violations.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
Citizens Group Improves
D. &C. Heights Region

extent that the community has no
apartment houses.
The general boundaries Of the
association are: Nicholas Avenue
and Upsal Street, wheeler Road
to the Potomac River.
Meetings are held the first
Thursday in each month at 3919
First Street Southeast, with the
following officers in charge:
President, w. E. Nair: first vice
president, Roy r. Clark; second
vice president, H. A. wager; sec
retary, Miss Bessie B. Warren;
treasurer, Mrs. Bessie B. Butler;
Mr.. Nair and Alfred e. Davidson,
delegates to Federation Of Citi-
ZenS Associations.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
AIDS BENEFIT DANCE

Mrs. Joseph B. Matre is chair
man Of the committee in charge
Of the benefit dance to be given
by the members of the North
WoodSide Park Citizens Associa-
tion tonight in the Parish Hall
Of Grace Church, in Woodside.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
.itizena Associations Editor.

Washington Highlands Citizens
Association claims Jurisdiction
over probably a greater territory
than any other of the sixty.one
organizations in the District of
Columbia. While considerable of
The Washington times., 1934-04-20

its area is thinly
settled, it is rap
idly developing
into a most de-
sirable residen-
tial section.
On November
rs. 1925, the as
ISOLATION was
organized and
held its first
meeting, with F.
M. Cannon as
president, DR.. j.
B. Payne, first
vice president;
M. T, Oueene.
The Washington times., 1934-04-20

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The Washington times., 1934-04-20

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roasting.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

to the struggle against legal lynching
and di- elimination against Negroes
and who was himself on one occasion
brutally b1aten and almost lynched
Is charged with attempting to incite
race prejudice and also with "unwar-
ranted'' criticism of judges.
AIDES Suspended from Bar Six Months
Baltimore. Md--Su pension for
.kr e months from practice of the
law was ordered for Bernard AIDES,
International Labor Defense attorney.
last wick, by the Supreme Bench of
Baltimore City. because he fought
for he rights Of Negroea in the Fuel
L c 81
In his trial last week, AIDES, repre-
scented by Joseph Brodsky. chief coun-
s / for the l. L. d., and Edward
Kuntz, of the /. L. d. legal staff,
challenged the whole proceedings on
di harm mt charges on the hesis that
they ri brought by a Jim-Crow
City Bar A. ISOLATION, bearing the
same relation ITO the Suprems Bench
as a grand jury to a criminal court.
Proof was given, through examina-
ton of the officials of the bar asso-
citation thai Negroes are syst NAUTICAL
~ excluded from the association on
account of race and color.
The charges against AIDES e the
same that were brought against him
in federal court, on which he was ac-
last spring.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

Joseph r. Brodsky, chief counsel for
Tho international Labor Defense APP
pearing on behalf of AIDES, cloquently
and forcefully argued for the dt-
missal Of the charges against AIDES
preferr ID by the Baltimore Bar As
ISOLATION on the ground that the Asso-
citation excluded Negroes from mem
bership and that as such charges ans
ba I'd mon Adeai d tense of Negroes
the charges and entire proceedings
are improper and unlawful. He drew
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT FINAL
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT

In the County Court of Douglas
County, Nebraka.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of
Samuel Houston, Deceased.
All persons interested in said mat
ter are hereby notified that on tho
9th ray of November, 1894, Joseph
u. Lewis filed a petition in said Coun-
ty Court, praying that his final al
minlstration account filed herein be
settled and allowed, and that he be
discharged from his trust as admins
traitor and that a hearing will be had
on said petition before said Court on
the 22nd day Of December, 1894, and
that if you fail to appear before said
Court on the said 22nd day of Deem
Der, 1884 at 3 o'clock "A. NJ, and CON
BEST said petition. the Court may
grant he prayer of said petition, enter
= decree Of heirship, and make such
other and further orders, allowances
and DEGREES, as to this Court may
seem proper, to the end that all mat
ters pertaining to said estate may be
finally settled and determined.
Bryce Crawford, v
County Judge
BegiMing 12-S-34
Ending 12-22-34
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

an analogy between the formulation
Of charges by tha Association, a quasi
judicial function. and the return Of
an indictment by a grand jury and
argued that syn ematic exclusion Of
Negroes in either cas- was unconsti-
tutional.
The prosecution Of AIDES, attorney
for the l. L. D., and Communist Party
candidate for governor Of Maryland
in tbs last election, arises out of the
fight he waged again the exclusion
Of Negroes from juries on the Eastern
shore Of Maryland in the IS Of
Fuel Lee, Pago Jupiter, and George
Davis, and that he continues to wage
generally on Jim-Crowism in the
South. A previous effort to mudzle
AIDES reaulted in his suspension from
the bar Of the Federal district court
flor sY1 months; although disbarment
was refused in that ,inLtance and
AIDES was reinstated he was "repri-
manded" by the court. The praent
attemui to disbar AIDES is brought
before nine judges of the Supreme
Bench of Baltimore assembled to hear
this case His defense is conducted
by Jo-eph Brodsky and Edward Kuntz
who has handled many l. L. d. cases,
and who participated in the cross
examination Of the prosecution wit
nesses.
Adas who hau hont all his ~euerpies
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22
ATTACK ON BAR ASSOCIATION
OPENS THE DEFENSE OF
BERNARD AIDES

Baltimore, Md-Proceedings to
disbar Bernard AIDES from practice in
the state courts Of Maryland opened
last we k in a crowded courtroom
with an al ack by the defense on the
exclusion of Negro attorneys from
the Baltimore City Bar Association.
In a pr liminary moton to dismiss.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

Mrs. jeanette Chapman, Of 1920 N.
25th Street left the city Thursday
night December 10Th, for Chicago,
why're she expects to remain indefi-
nitely.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

Mrs. M. B. Evans, 2875 Writ street,
is visiting in Kansas City over the
holidays.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

Atty. Ray l.. Williams,
Room 200 Tuchman Block,
24th and Lake Streets.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

AIDES. who has bent all his energies quilted last spring.
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22
IN CHICAGO

LEAVES FOR INDEFINITE STA
The Omaha guide., 1934-12-22

Beginning 12--8--34
Ending ~12--22-34
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
IGNORANCE is BLISS

AT one golf course there had been
some talk of standardizing tips to
caddies, and one day the secretary
explained his ideas to group of
members.
"We feel" he said, shat a caddie
should not receive tip of more than
one shilling and sixpence per round
You'll agree that's reasonable"
They did agree, all except one
Aberdonian, who, looking up with an
expression of innocence, said, Eek
cuse me, Mr.. Secretary, but what is
q ?"-Tid-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
MIXED

At a political gathering an orator
waxed indignant and exclaimed
"To ridicule the idea is to follow the
example of the camel, which buries
it's head in the sand when an enemy
approaches"
The rival speaker rose and retort-
ed: "Surely the gentleman, in Civ
ing utterance to this remark, must
have meant to refer to the ostrich.
which, in those circumstances, has a
habit of putting its eye through a
needle" Ludlow Advertiser.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Literary Problem

Mrs. Nyland faces a problem Of
parental responsibility, but the more
she ponders it the less possible oil
solution it appears.
For years she had read to hel
daughter, Nancy, from juvenile
books BETTING her years, but one
day. when the girl had reached the
age of five, she suddenly interrupted
the reading with:
I'm tired of those books, mumsy
All the girls in it are so goody
goody."
Mrs. Nyland was too shocked tt
make suitable retort. But she ad
mits that the younger generation l.
getting new ideas, whether from
their elders, the movies, or what not
New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Daddy's Uranium

The young hopeful of suburban
family objected strenuously to hav'
ing his hair washed. He argued II
was unnecessary and a great nui
sance to his mother as well as him.
self. 1t was pointed out by his ED
ers that grown-ups as we'll as chill.
dren were subjected to the inconven-
fence.
Daddy isn't" was the quick re-
tort HE has no hair. only head
New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14

the hem. Notice the belt. tying in
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mothers-it's very simple to make !!
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Address orders to Sewing Circle
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enteenth Street, New York City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Sweeping

Full Of enthusiasm, she had gone
in for politics and was out of the
house NEST of the day. The other
night she returned at nine o'clock
and sank into an armchair.
Everything grand she said.
Were going to sweep the country"
Her husband looked around wear
lily and said: why not start with
the dining room?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Tailored Frock
for Little Lady

Pattern 2O41
This is the type of simple but
smart dress which any little girl
would love. Almost every detail that
goes into the making of a well-bred
little girls dress is to be found here.
The double collar is "just right" the
long, slightly full sleeves, with their
narrow cuffs are very practical for
cool weather. or If You prefer, the
frock may be made with little pulled
short sleeves such as all girls adore.
The tailored effect is carried out
very we'll by means of the closed
pleats running all the way from the
cunning half-yoke and opening near
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Value Received

"Politics causes a great deal of
debate" said the plain citizen.
"Of course" answered Senator
Sorghum. "There has to be a GER
tain amount of brilliant oratory so
as to make the campaign contribu-
tors feel that they're getting some
thing for their money"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Confederate Hospitality

rs it considerable for lady who
has sent out Invitations to remain
absent from her own reception?"
Perfectly proper" answered Miss
Cayenne. 1T prevents any embar-
rassment if the guests feel like criti-
cizing the furniture and the house
keeping"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
From Theory to Practice

Weren't You once what they
called a parlor socialist"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne,
"but food expense has driven social
lists out of the parlor. They are now
discussing the kitchen, and even the
bath ROOM"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Progress

"Are you taking any interest In
the war on crime?"
"a great interest" said Senator
Sorghum. "Of course, we can't kill
off all the gangsters out home. But
we're at least taking steps to prevent
so many of them from being elected
to Office"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
WILLING TO oBLIGE

The Traffic Cop-Stopl You ran
over a man back at the crossing.
The Motorist-Well, what do yolI
want me to do, turn around and run
over him again?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
OuchL

Pompous Man-They told me that
if didn't quit reading dime novels
wouldn't amount to anything.
Cheerful Puncturer - Well. why
didn't you quit?