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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
THE STORY OF 1884
1-Year Finds Federal Activities Reaching Deeper
Into Nations Life

ing anyone willing to work.
This later was disbanded, and tn,
money was poured out in direct re-
lief to those establishing need.
Drouth Relief
Hundreds Of millions of dollars I,
addition were collected in processinl
taxes and paid to farmers for reduc,
ing surplus crops.
Aided by the worst drouth on rec.
ord, the production Of major crop.
was cut to the lowest figures for 8
generation and farm prices rose &C.
cordingly to high levels.
The drouth necessitated further re.
lief. While the government paid cash
to buy food for humans. 1t also bough,
cattle and sheep by the thousands
either removing them to better graz.
ing lands or slaughtering them tt
make food for those on relief rolls.
Throughout the year public atten.
ton was centered on the NRA-first
by the bitter criticism of members Of
congress, then by the fault finding
Of the barrow board Of review, and
finally by labor.
The climax came with the resigna.
ton Of Hugh s. johnson. Is admin.
istrator,. September Is, followed
quickly by the reorganization Of the
recovery unit under q board headed
by s. Clay Williams.
With change in form came change
in policy. Abandonment Of price,
fixing and production control, begun
earlier with the service trades, was
extended. Efforts to get all industry
under codes were lessened.
Many Strikes Called
Strikes and threats Of strikes con-
fronted the administration through
out the year and many new boards
were created to deal with them.
Strikes in the steel and automobile
industries were averted, at least tenn
porarily. by federal action, but q
costly strike in the textile industry
lasted for weeks until President
Roosevelt interviewed. The govern
ment interviewed in scores of local
disputes, including the general strike
in San Francisco.
Government war on criminals was
opened in earnest during the year
under broad new powers granted by
congress. The solution of q number
of major crimes and the arrest or
death Of many public enemies" fol-
lowed quickly.
Bank failures reached q new low
mark as the government established
a system Of insuring deposits up to
$1,000, which was extended to 5000
at the middle Of the year. Control
over state banks, assumed by the
federal government with the bank
moratorium" Of 1888, was returned
to the states.
Domestic problems drew the admin
istration's attention away from in
ternational affairs, but the year was
marked by epochal events in Pan
American relations. Marines were
withdrawn from Haiti. Cuba became
really independent, the Philippines
were voted freedom under terms ac-
ceptable to them.
Among Big Events
Other major governmental events
of the year included:
Restoration by congress Of benefits
to veterans who had been cut off by
the economy act of 1888.
A big naval construction program.
Enactment Of new tax law. plug
ging up loopholes and creating new
levies on alcoholic beverages.
Creation Of q communications COM
to regulate telephone, tele-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

Burlingame, CAL, Dec. I7.-(R1-In-
vestigatiou Of m airplane plunge in
which Lieut.. William G. Reeves, son Of
Admiral Joseph NJ. Reeves, comman-
der-in-chief Of the United States fleet,
was carried to q flaming death was
underway here Monday.
The 25-year-old army fier and 1
flight companion. Sgt. Noel Aubrey
Peterson. 81, Freedom. Okla, were
killed when their plane crashed on 4
crowded highway on the outskirts OF
Burlingame Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
administration Names
In Arms Probe Files
MQy Be Nest Bl0,v-Off
connections and stockhold-

banking connections and stockhold.
ings..
There's . lot Of political dyna.
mite In those unplowed fields.
TOO MANY BUZZsAWs
The plain fact Is that 1t Just isn't
safe" to have = thorough going In.
vestigation Of the munitions industr,
such Is the committee wants to make
There are more wheels within wheels
there than were ever disclosed in any
previous Senate inquiry. And alto.
sether too many buzzsaws!
That view Is enthusiastically shared
by the du Pont and other munitions
interests, which promptly welcomed
the presidents action. But the com
mittee, dominated by Democratic and
Republican liberals, insists on going
ahead and Learning the whole truth.
It plans to ask for = new appropria-
ton as soon as Congress convenes
Right now It Is dead broke.
The presidential announcement
came just Is indignation was reach
ing q new pitch here over revela-
ton that the War Department was
helping the du Points arm Japan
at q time when Congress was vot-
ing large sums for defense against
nations among which Japan was
theoretically our most dangerous 20.
tential enemy. And on the day be-
fore . series Of further War Depart
ment disclosures was due to begin.
\ i =
HOT STUFF AHEAD
Admittedly. It's hard to guess where
to attach the most significance IN
this episode and its accompanying
clash between White House and Sen
ate committee. But it may be more OF
less significant Of something or other
that insiders almost unanimously in
sisted on reading In q strategic move
on the part Of the president.
They found 1t hard to believe that
Roosevelt would interfere with q
committee operating by Senate man.
date-to achieve the same results he
seeks through his new committee
without powerful reason.
90 " you Cdu accept SeIlAtOElal Op-
inions that 1t was sought to head Oft
disclosures embarrassing to the ad-
ministratton, you'll find this town
teeming with other explanations-such
as pressure from the War and Navy
departments or from interests dread
Ing future revelations, q desire to
take the play away" from the sena-
tors. an effort to kin the effect Of the
Borah-Nye Republican meeting In
New York next evening, or a desire t.
head off naturalization Of the NUM-
tions industry-for which sentiment
has been growing.
Anyway, you won't be disappoint-
ed II you watch this situation In an.
ticipation Of some hot stuff.
Copyright, 1894. NEA Service, 1nc.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
TO GIVE OPERETTA
Program for Christmas Enter.
tainment Wednesday Is
Announced

The operetta, "A Make Believe San
ta," will feature the annual Christ
mas program Of the Roosevelt school
which will be given Wednesday eve
ming at 7:3O o'clock In the school
gymnasium.
The soloists will be Joyce Harrison
Mrs. Santa: Ted Mote. Mr.. Santa
Virginia Turner, grandmother; Myron
Atkinson, Bobby, q child: Sally Ann
Fleck, the dream lady: Nancy Tavis
the Old Woman in the Shoe; and
Mary Logan. Mary, q child. There
will be choruses of the Old Woman's
children. family group, the Cabbage
Corners group. and Bobby's brothers
and sisters. as well as the Riddles
chorus OF rs voices.
Scene In Poor Section
The scene Of the operetta is laid In
Cabbage Corners, q poor section Of q
city. The children, not expecting
Santa this year. have made q make
believe Santa. Through the efforts Of
Bobby, the real Santa makes Christ
mas very happy season for the chill
dren Of Cabbage Corners.
Miss Lenore Cole has coached the
operetta, assisted by the entire Roo
sevelt school faculty. The public is
invited to attend the program. The
proceeds Of the silver offering viii be
used to pay for the piano for the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
Totals sss,ooo $lso,5es3l so4,5essl
tx increase.

tx increase.
Difficulty has been encountered,
hoard members said, in computing fu-
ture costs because Of housing Of FERA
in the building. Present budget re-
quests contemplate continued occu-
Fancy Of present quarters In the capi-
tol by FERA for one more year.
Should it be longer than that" the
claim IS made. "the amount asked for
Is not enough"
Grounds and shrubbery costs 1t 81
500 per year would be more, it Is ex-
planned, were It not for the fact that
the federal government Is doing the
main landscapi,lg Of the grounds.
Analysis Of Requests
An analysis Of requests and present
budget shows:
Present Proposed In
Budget Budget crease
Salary, board
members - 100000 8 l4,40O $.....
Clerkhire
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
OPERATING EXPENSE
OF new CAPITOL TO
Be $19,79O Higher
Board Asks $15o,566 for Next
6iennium; Housing FERA
Adds to Costs

North Dakota's proudest new build
ing-the state capitol-will cost 4l9.7o0
more to maintain In the style to which
it Is entitled than its elderly predeces-
sor, members Of the state board Of
administration estimate In their bud
get request for the coming biennium.
Based on available data derived
from recorded expenses Of keeping the
old building comfortable. the 1888 leg
tlature appropriated $4,000 for the
new imposing structure which reared
its head from the crest Of . prairie
prominence.
It wasn't enough, those In charge
Of It's care soon discovered. Funds
were depleted this year. and the board
was forced to dip into q $4,000 emer-
gency fund to provide heat, light and
general upkeep.
In submitting the budget request
COR $l5O,568 with which to support the
building for the next two years, men,
bers Of the board Of administration
admit I'VE do so with only q portion
Of the information at our command
which We should have and which We
would be pleased to transmit to you"
The 1929 legislature. last session to
meet in the old capitol which was
destroyed by fire, appropriated $780,
778 for It's upkeep.
Comparative studies Of the present
budget. proposed budget and differ
enceS show:
Present Proposed Increase
Budget Budget Decrease
Maintenance,
improvements
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

More than 100 coyotes were trapped
In month on the Mashed-O ranch
near Amherst, Tex.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

Nearly $4,000 900 annually In taxes
Is paid the Philippine government on
tobacco.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

Four men found playing dice on
Manila golf course were charged
$50 each u greens fees" u court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17
~ RODNEY BUTCHER


Tribune Warrington CoFrespondent)
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The NUM-
tons investigation was coming too
near the administration for comfort.
Files in the big green safe Of the
Nye committee contained the names
Of cabinet member close to Roose-
welt, the chairman Of an important
Senate committee, and Of another per-
son intimately linked with those In
high places.
The names-none Of them tainted
with any charge Of graft-were to be
revealed in the course Of the sensa-
uonal Investigation, with inevitable
embarrassment IN each case. The
committee had decided to play no
favorites.
Meanwhile. officials Of the War
and Navy Departments were balk-
ing at continued revelations OF their
intimate association with munitions
makers and apparent WILLINGNESS to
share supposed military secrets with
Japan and other nations. And the In
vestigation had hardly begun.
These facts explain Why commit
tee members were 50 quick to charge
that the presidents sudden spectac-
ular move to take the profits out Of
war" was an attempt to circumvent
the Senate investigation and prevent
further disclosures.
i 4 4
MAY SHOOT THE WORKS"
Right or wrong, this attitude among
the senators unless dispelled-is sure
to inspire some entertaining develop
ments and Is responsible for q desire
by some to shoot the works" at once
II It appears that their inquiry Is to
be curtailed by blocking Of further
appropriations for 1t.
Friends Of the administration are
inclined to believe that, II the pres
ident was aware Of impending dis
closures, he acted with the intent Of
making his position as to war profits
clear in advance and that he didn't
seek to suppress the investigation.
They believe this fact may soon
become clear through overtures to
committee members, none Of whom
was consulted prior to appointment
Of the presidential committee which
included the four highest war and
navy officials, Bernard M. Baruch
and Gen. Hugh Johnson.
But there's also q group which
insists its bad national policy to
continue the investigation.
Although the committee has plenty
Of sensational evidence already on tap
It hasn't begun to delve into NUM-
tions activities Of the steel trust, or
the shipbuilders, chemical interests,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-17

Montreal Ia the second largest
Wrench city In the world. Paris be-
a1ng tkst
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07

San Quentin Prison, Calf, Dec. Z.
-ReLeo Dwight Murphy was hang
ed here Friday for the murder Of his
bride Of IL days, in Long Beach In
1926. He died nine minutes after the
trap was sprung.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07

violated the state corrupt practices
act In Offering to accept less pay than
members Of the court are now receiv.
ing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
WIFE SLAYER EXECUTED

wish, all present or former bank Off
Gals In Minneapolis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07

In drive against defective spot
lights, st. Louis police are using new
testing device that measures glare by
means of an electric eye.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
Jury Selection for
BancO Trial Begins

Moorhead, Mimi, Dec. 7.-(R-
Prospects Of = long-drawn case were
apparent at the opening Of the Ban
CO hearing in Clay county district
court Friday, when at noon examina-
ton Of the first prospective juror
wound up with the state using one OF
its three peremptory challenges to
eliminate Frank johnson, farmer.
Counsel agreed to introduce no tes-
timony before Monday.
Thirteen witnesses have been sub
penaed by the state, including George
g. Struthers, Frank r. Lumbdell,
Theodore Albrecht and r. +. Meta
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07

able to rape, Barton said. The test
revealed no llnfavorablc criticism as
to texture. flavor, juiciness, or tender
ness of meat of the turkeys grown on
rape. Barton recommends rape pas
ture as a dependable, efficient and
economical source of green feed for
growing turkeys.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
BRITAIN READY TO
REDUCE navy SIZE
Statement An sWers Davis
Warning Of Building Race;
Japs Remain Defiant

London, Dec. 7.-(P)-A fresh dec
laration of Britain's readiness to
accept q 30 per cent reduction in
the size of battleships, aircraft-car-
riers and "a class cruisers, and re-
affirmation Of Japans fundamental
desire for parity with the British and
American fleets. were Fridays roper
cussions to the statement Of Ameri-
can policy Thursday.
Answering the statement OF Nor
man Davis, American ambassador
large. that President Roosevelt has
urged q substantial all-round reduc-
ton in naval forces, and that If
Japan psrsistc in her intention to de-
ilounce the Washington treaty an era
of international suspicion and costly
competition" would be iraugurated.
The British and Japanese likewise
made clear their own viewpoints. SO
far as the British are concerned, a
spokesman said, the position is the
same as that Of. the United States.
Indeed, the British said they would
cut down not merely the total ton
mage on the capital ship category
but also the size # the capital ships.
japanese naval propagandists were
quoted as accusing the United States
Of desiring to expand its naval arma-
,nents for subjugation of the world
The comment also was inspired by
Davis speech.
The Toxic newspaper Jill Shimpo
attributed to anonymous naval auth
critics the statement that the speech
shows the intention Of the United
States TO establish an overwhelm-
ingly superior navy both in the At
1antic and Pacific for subjugation OF
the world. II such ambitious plans
are unchecked, world peace will be
endangered"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
R]yckman Takes Over
Title Department

Albert Ryckmal, who has been en-
ployed IN the grocery business in Bis
marck for several years, has taken
over the fruit and vegetable business
operated in connection with Title
Bros. Packing Co., Inc. at the cor
I1er Of Fourth St. and Main Avenue.
Ryckman has announced he will
carry full line Of fresh and fancy
fruits and vegetables, in addition to
small line Of groceries.
He has named his department "Al
Ryckman's." He also has made ar
Taugements for delivery of orders and
Invites telephone orders.
Ryckman formerly was employed
at Logan'S grocery and meat market.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
Condition of Crash
Victims Is Critical

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 7.-(Fe
The condition Of two Grand Forks
men injured in an automobile crash
near Crookston Thursday night was
reported still critical at noon Friday
by attendants at the hospital in
Crookston, where they were taken.
Leland Lofgre, employee OF an oil
concern here, and Espy F. Webster,
part owner Of a barber shop, were
still unconscious. The condition Of
both men was reported critical. +.
B. Asleson, the third passenger In the
car, was only slightly injured.
The automobile ran into the rear
Of truck loaded with sharpened
poles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
Newly Elected Board
Will Name Officers

Election Of officers and compile
ton Of plans for the coming year
will be the main business taken up
at the first meeting Of the newly
elected board Of directors Of the AS
ISOLATION OF Commerce which con-
venes at $50 p. m, Friday, at the
World War Memorial building.
Members of the old board will gather
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
Rape Pastures Make
Good During Drouth

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 7.-"During the
pact three years with the annual to-
tai moisture precipitation from 8 to
i0 inches below normal, rape has
c'oar!y demonstrated its efficiency and
c:-:ony In turkey production" ac-
cd ag to o. A Barton, Of the North
! osa Agricultural college poultry
G. artment. The rape was more re-
slant than alfalfa to drouth and to
freezing temperatures.
The experimental test made in 1898
to test the quality Of meat of turkeys
grown on rape pasture in contrast to
those grown on alfalfa also ives favor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
Blue Lodges to Hear
From Grand Master

Masonic Blue lodges Of North Da-
kota simultaneously will receive . spe-
cial message from the grand master
Monday at $3.50 y. m, according to
James Wiley, master Of the Bis.
marck lodge, who urged members to
be present at the local meeting. Let
tiers from absentee members Of the
respective state lodges also will be
read and special programs are being
arranged.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
at 7:30 ,. M, to wind up their work
for the past year.
BENNY HASKELL GUILTY

st. Paul, Dec. 7.-(R-Benny Has
kell. reputed former Twin Cities So
ciety bootlegger, pleaded guilty in
federal court here Friday to q charge
OF income tax evasion. Sentence was
deferred to December IS. The Of
tense Is punishable by 4 maximum
prison sentence Of five years, q maxi
mum fine Of 5000 or both.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-07
CONTEST JURIsT's ELECTION

CONTEST JURIST'S ELECTION
Helena, Mont, Dec. 7.-(R-Elec-
ton Of Walter B. Sands, Havre attor.
hey. as chief justice Of Montana was
challenged Friday by w. B. Upton,
Helena attorney. As taxpayer, Tip
ton petitioned the district court to void
Sands election on the grounds he
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-12
YOUNGER SET
BY ULYSSES W. BOYKIN

presented each person with n d.
rectory OF the cities Who's Who.
A very fine edition which was
graciously received by the merry-
makers All OF the members OF
their musical show, Rocking in
Rhythm" which will be given AT
McCollester Hall. May IL and 18Th
were present. A special chorus act
was presented which afforded
quite bit OF entertainment for
the spectators.
Next Saturday night, May 18th
there will be a splash party at the
Y. NJ. c. A. for select mixed
crowd. Get the old moth eaten
bathing suit out OF the trunk and
come down for a splashing good
time. The swimming starts at IN
p. m. and ends at 1900 O'clock.
Certain Things I Would Like tn
See:
A speedway down ST. Antoine
for the V-S's; the prohibiting ~
the sang words. STUFF and
mellow" from the vernacuIar ~
the Younger Set-Oscar SoIoman
In a 500 mile auto race-BfI Oshv
as prize fighter-A different
Mickey Mouse Comedy AT the
NeighborhOod theatre Less Groom
ing on the park benches-AIoro
girls out on the golf links "A Wool,
end party al the Nacirema Cmb
More OF Northern students IN
school on Friday Ulysses Bovkn
the column again ana
shorter dresses prevalent among
The softies Of the set.
Last Monday at the Carjo,a
Frolic at the Greystone there we're
700 couples doing the Carloca. and '
700 different ways OF doing II.
Amos Carter has taken up resi-
lence in the beautiful Conant Gar
lens. He claimed to be tired OF the
hustle and hustle OF the city.
Well Pals I've got spring fever
Ind am running out Of ideas, 80
'Toodle-loo" until next week.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-12
Downtown Employee
Carioca Frolic Marks
Grand Opening Of
Graystone Gardens

Monday May n Is Caricca Day
Monday May IL Is the Grand
Opening OF the Graystone Gar
dens, and Monday MAJ II Il the
day Of the Big Battle when our
own william Mckinney returns
with his Cotton Pickers TO Battle
the Great Del DeIbridge and John
"Shndy" Lane In the Greatest
Musical Battle TN all MichIgan's
history. With McKinney's Cotton
Plckers II featured Dorothy Der
rick. the Dixie Song Bird and Dave
Wllburn. Victor Record Artist,
while Del Delbridge will bring us
the one and only Slim Branch who
needs no Introduction. John,
.Shady" Lane known aS The Old
Master saws that AlphonsO Mckib-
bon and Joe Glover VIII do his
,ocallzing. What Battle this will
he.
Michigan Goes CnriOca.
Can You DO the Carioca! Then
ion the Big Contest In the beautiful
era, stone Gardens where Carioca
DnncrrS Will come from.
Dancers will come from Many
miles t0 anticipate.
There VIII he Cash Prizes for the
hest CnriOca Dancers.
id,nnce Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets In AVance zoe
st Box Office 55c.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-12

II seems 10 me as though the
ethics of Northwestern High
School should be looked into very
closely. Last Thursday an Alumni
~" Club dance was given at the
Graystone expressly fer North
western students. Evidently the
word students" Is synonymous
with white only 10 many OF the
higher-ups in the school because
no Negro students were admitted
even though they had been sold
tickets in the school.
The principal of North~csterr
exhibited fine leadership for the
pupils OF his school by not even
making an appearance TO aid them
In their dilemma. They will prob
ably cherish very tender thoughts
for an Alma Mater that sponsors
such actions. Mr.. Woodson OF the
Y. NJ. C. A. and l.. c. Blount of the
n. A. A. c. p. board. and Mrs. Ruth
Penn Of the "Y" presented them
selves to the sponsors OF the dance
and demanded an explanation. The
OHlN tlit iibh
could offer was that they
didn't think the colored and white
students would mix very well.
Oh well. maybe I'm wrong about
Justice.
The Dramatlcs Glass at the y.
VI. &. A.. under the tutelagc of that
very charming Miss Evelyn Solo
non attended performance or
hc De Forest PLAYERS nj the Will
,OA Theatre last Friday. The play
sas "by Candlcllght' adapted for
he stage by =. G. Wodchouse.
\mong the blase theatre goers
hat night were: the Misses Evelyn
solomon, Teacher. Bernice Brad
", Helen Nevis. Earle Mae
arson and the Masters George
Higgins. Lawrence Dix, Clarence
Melton, Edward Ross. Arthur
Irazos. aud Len Andrews.
The Naciremas Club gave a
abaret party last Saturday night
I the Rainbow Gardens. They !
a lIs.