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Daily Cloudy Tonight, Friday Cloudy tonight and Friday; not liiiu'li change in temperature. TKMI'KKATl ICIC MlDNMillT TO 1 1 is i ii'si hi fv hi niuu 121 jjjtliil 130 III ,317:11 M3 2L Vol. 12, No. 23 Piill l.iw1 nlr Krport of liilrrntitioiml Nevra Service MINNEAPOLIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1927 Complete Pacific and Atlantir Illustrated her vice Price Two Cents in Minneapolis fa i I Jfi Si 1 in ISIS EDITION oifo) Spri JACOBS SAYS GRANTED PAROLE BIRGER GANG FOEWOUNDED SECOND TIME Williamson County Official Returns Fire of 'Tough' Bandit's Career Ends When He Tries to Bully Victim i Hit JUDGE CUTS 14-YEARTERM IN OIL FRAUD Leniency Shown Because of Explorer's 111 Health Fort Worth, Texas, March 17. Dr.

Frederick Cook, former Arctic explorer, was granted his freedom today from Leavenworth penitentiary. Dr. Cook's probational release amounts, in effect, to a five-year parole. Judge James C. Wilson, sitting on the federal bench here, extended leniency to the famous physician, explorer and oil promoter, who was found guilty in 1923 of using the mails to defraud and was sentenced i to 14 years and nine months in prison.

Out on Probation It means that, if no appeal stands in the way, Dr. Cook's freedom will not bo complete freedom, but carries certain limitations and lets the prisoner out on probation. Dr. Cook had applied for freedom on probation, asserting that his sentence was excessive, and that his health was In such condition that continued incarceration would probably mean his death in prison. He is 60 years old.

Has Had Yitried Career The court's decision today adds one of tho closing chapters to a colorful story the story of a man branded as tho "master faker" of the twentieth century. The career of Dr. Frederick Cook carried him to heights that made him the guest of kings, then descended precipitously as he sank beneath an avalanche of opprobrium. "Hail the were: the word that greeted his ears in 1909 when he returned from the Arctic with his claim to the discovery of the north pole. "Fourteen years and nine months in prison," were those he heard in the federal courtroom here in 1923 when Judge John M.

Killits of Toledo, in sentencing him, delivered one of the most scathing denunciations ever addressed to a prisoner before the tor. Oil Ventures Sensational The disclosure of Dr. Cook's fa mous north pole hoax retired him from public view in the years that intervened. Expelled from his clubs and from scientific societies, he was unheard of for a decade. Then the mist of obscurity lifted when the Texas oil boom brought him back into prominence as tho organizer and president of the Petroleum Producers' association of Fort Worth In 1920.

Within 18 months after his first venture into the oil Industry, Dr. Cook was employing 290 stenographers and clerks and occupying two floors of an office building here. His prospectuses to prospective shareholders in his companies brought in thousands of dollars. But the promised riches were not forthcoming and the federal government stepped in. 13 Associates Convicted Thirteen of his associates were found guilty with him when the verdict in his sensational trial was returned.

But none received so heavy a sentence. In addition to the prison term, the explorer was fined and costs, the total amounting to nearly $13,000. After spending nearly two years in jail here while an appeal was pending, Dr. Cook, broken in spirit and vigor, entered Leavenworth penitentiary in April, 1925. When he was "dressed in," he and S.

E. J. Cox, his right hand man in the oil promotion schemes, were the only two of the 14 convicted who wore the prison garb. All the others had served terms or been granted lenliency and were free. Release Awaits Signed Orders Leavenworth.

March 17. Dr. Frederick A. Cook will not be released from the federal prison here until the "probational release" signed by Judge James Wilson of Fort Worth has been received and approved, Warden T. B.

White of the penitentiary, said today. The warden would not comment on whether the department of justice would approve of the explorer's release or say what action the federal pardon and parole board would take. and Happy Visioned By State Envoy Ti.Muliii A. SMI DDI Senator Denies Articles Were Published in Malice Sapiro to Ask Damages for 20,000,000 Separate Libels Detroit, 17. A golden dream of wealth and empire inspired Aaron Sapiro, so-called "wheat king," to seek control of American agriculture through a nationwide series of co-operative associations, Senator James A.

P.eed, Democrat of Missouri, charged today in explaining Henry Ford's defense to the jury in the million-dollar libel suit. Stalking into the spotlight of interest at tha trial, Reed donned the strange mantle of protector to defend America's first billionaire. The fiery Missourian branded Sapiro as a greedy dreamer, who organized farmers into associations to their loss and his own profit. Sought World Power Reed pictured Sapiro's goal as the control of all the markets of the world. If this dream had come true, said Reed, Sapiro would have headed a gigantic agriculture empire for his own profit and the exploitation of American farmers.

Reed declared Ford's only defense was that the charges against Sapiro were true. "The law puts no bridle in the mouth of truth," said Reed. "We claim here and we shall try to prove it that all the articles published about Sapiro were true." Sapiro 'Injured Three Ways' Henry Ford never saw the articles published in the Dearborn Independent, Reed declared. Tho auto king had nothing to do with their publi-cation, he added, but the Ford organization will not deny the articles were published, as quoted by Sapiro in filing the libel suit. Before Reed began, William H.

Gallagher, chief of Sapiro's counsel, closed his opening statement to the jury. Sapiro was injured in three ways, said Gallagher. Ford attacked him as a man of honor, his loyalty to clients and his work as an organizer of co-operatives. The attacks, said Sapiro's attorney, were published in the (font I nurd on page two) FORD WILL PROVE TRUTH OF CHARGES, REED AVERS ing Is Here! 4 Signs Noted Shamrocks, Woodpeckers, Robins and Bareheaded Collegians Seen Shamrock boulonniercs, nest-building robins, red headed woodpeckers and bare headed college boys by these shall ye know that spring is here! All four of these phenomena were reported today by observers stationed in various parts of tho city watching for spring's approach. Robins with straws in their beaks, and woodpeckers already busy knocking on wood were espied today by I).

H. Riatch, 1203 Fifth avenue in front of his house. Hatless youths dauntle.sly fought off colds-in-the-head in the university campus as a gesture to the vernal goddess, while the loop district swarmed with the emerald shamrock, joint symbol of St. Pat and spring. LABOR BODY VOTES TO AID ORGAN FUND Rainbow Vets Also Indorse Campaign Committees to Meet -The Central Labor union is on record today as unanimously indorsing the drive to raise $100,000 for the purchase and installation of an organ in the now municipal auditorium.

John Simco and Leo Mullaney were appointed at a meeting of the central labor organization Wednesday night to serve on the municipal auditorium organ committee which is raising the fund. Itainhow Vets Pledce Support The Rainbow division veterans association with a membership of 300 in Minneapolis also has indorsed the plan and pledged support to the drive which is reported to be gaining steady headway. The committee which had charge of the two "Unity for Service" dinners for firemen turned in a 100 per cent contribution throufh James C. Goodsell. The municipal pension and retirement board also turned in a 100 percent contribution through Walter L.

Scott, secretary. The Elks lodge and other organizations have also pledged full support. Committees to Meet A general citizens committee to aid in the drive will meet in the mayor's reception room March 30 at 7 p. m. to discuss progress of the drive.

The sales organization committee will hold its first meeting at 12:15 p. m. Friday at the Minneapolis club. committee is headed by J. M.

Harrison. The publicity committee of which Perry Williams is the head will hold its first meeting Friday at 4 p. m. at the offices of the Civic Commerce association. A.

F. Benson, general chairman of the organ committee, said today that it would be relatively easy to raise the rntire fund within a very short time if it was simply a matter of getting a few large donations. But it is the desire of tho committee to spread the organ cost over the entire community as it properly should be, he said. Contributions Acknowledged Tho following subscriptions to the organ fund were announced today by the committee: Walter Child, Mr Walter Child. J.

c. Goodsell, w. L. Gerow. R.

J. Mielke, W. M'. Drtscoll. Rrnest Malmbarg.

W. H. Grassland, H. G. MoKl-derry, E.

J. Falk, John G. Prlebe, Dr. H. O.

Ramstead, O. G. Fageros, Carl T. Gorber, L. S.

Miller. Walter L. Scott. Marearet Rlemann. H.

H. Peterson, Helens. L. Curram, Elmo F. Thomas, 1,.

R. Griffith, C. T. Hey-wood, Mrs. C.

T. Jleywood. WRITES HEITVVILL FOUND DEAD OF GAS Shortly after she had written her will, Mrs. Nellie Hoverson, 56 years old, was found dead in the kitchen of her home, 502 Fifteenth avenue S. today.

Death was due to gas. Her body was found by a son Lawrence Hoverson. She is survived also by another son Russell Hoverson. Mrs. Hoverson had been ill.

TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL PROPOSED A bill which would provide for establishment of a teachers training school at the University of Minnesota farm for the special training of teachers for rural service was introduced today in the state legislature by Senators Laura E. Naplin of Thief River Falls, Victor Chrisgau of Austin, and others. LIFE SPAN OF 125 YEARS IS VISIONED Paris, March 17. A future with the span of life increased to 125 years was visioned by Dr. Serge Yor-onoff.

gland specialist, here today. Dr. Voronoff also predicted that the future would hold none of the terrors of old age. predicting that the aged would be spry and active until but a few months before death. HE DISCUSSED CHEST' WITH SCHALL Testimony Given at First Hearing Before Senate Committee Senator's Alleged Activities in Rum Cases Described The problem of liow to obtain funds for his campaign for the United States senate was tho subject of a conversation between Senator Thomas 11.

Schall and Arthur N. Jacobs shortly before the latter or ganized a volunteer committee to! work in behalf of the Minnesota so-lon, Jacobs testified last night before tho special committee of the Minnesota senate named to investigate Senator Schall's election. Out of a mass of testimony, this disclosure emerged ns tho most pertinent obtained by the committee at Its initial hearing. Jacobs, a leading state witness, pictured Senator Schall as a candidate aspiring to high political office, but being denied the active support of the Republican state central committee. As a result of the indifference of organized Republicans, the problem presented itself of how and where to obtain money, the witness Indicated.

Schall Needed Campaign Fund The need of campaign funds, and the fact that Senator Schall himself did not anticipate "much help" from the state committee was doveloped by Prosecutor Michael F. Kinkead in his questioning of Jacobs, despite the strenuous objection of Attorneys John Rees and Tom Davis, counsel for Senator Schall. Through JacobV testimony prosecution laid the foundation on wmcn it win attempt to lay the charge that the Schall volunteer campaign committee, needing money, resorted to the collection of funds from convicted bootleggers. Before a crowd that packed the senate chamber, Jacobs described himself as the man who handled vir-tContinuod on page twelvo) CONVICT BRANDS I AS AID IN I SON ESCAPE Sweetheart of Fugitive Killer Accused by Doomed Man Joliet, 111., March 17. The five Jail breaking convicts under sentence of death for killing Deputy Warden Peter Klein 1 their escape from Stateville penitentiary, would he hanged without delay under plans announced today by State's Attorney Hjalmar Rehn.

They are now kept from the gallons by a writ of supersedas pending a review of their conviction by the supreme court. The men are Gregoiio Rizzo, Roberto Torrez, Charles Shader. Charles Duchowski and Walter Stalesky. Bernardo Roa, regarded as the most dangerous of the lot was still at liberty today. He was the only one of three Mexicans who fled the Will county Jail to make good his escape.

Convict Accuses Girl Juanita Gallavdo, 19, confessed sweetheart of Roa, now under arrest as an accessory in the break from the Will county jail where the men were awaiting execution, Mood accused today by Torrez as the person who supplied the saws wiith which the bars were cut. With Juanita, Torrez named Ati-lanp Klizalde. another Mexican girl, as being implicated in the plot. Drop Leopold Inquiry Authorities today had dropped their investigation of Nathan F. Leopold, "thrill" slayer of Bobby Franks, accused of lending financial aid to tho Mexican convicts before their flight from the county jail.

Leopold denied knowledge of the plot and insisted the charge of Leo Dolgoda, paroled convict, that he was the "bains" behind a plan to poison all penitentiary guards and officials preliminary to a break for liberty of 1,200 convicts was groundless. WHERE'S YOUR GKEEX? Brazil jungle crossed by flier. Canton troops add fuel to lire. Guilty verdict on Sinclair. Libel charges are laid barp.

Swedish prince reported ill. Crime bureau is. urged in bill. Mc.MilHn freed in leland case. Women applicants fail to place.

Local architect is dead. Strike In high school comes to head China revolt flares up anew. Bandit gang roundup soon due. One is killed in fall of rock. City will wear springlike frock.

Wfl Prosperous Ireland Is Irish Free Smiddy Extends Greetings to U.S. on St. PafsDay By TIMOTHY A. SMIDDY Minlftter Plenipotentiary of the Irish Fit htat to the lnited Mates Washington, March 17. I gladly avail myself of the opportunity of the invitation tendered to me to ex tend my greetings and those of ray government to the citizens of the United States on the occasion of the national festival of Ireland St.

Patrick's day. This is a happy occasion when those of the Irish race throughout the world join togeth er in expressing their attachment to their mother country, the deep love which is enshrined in their hearts for the welfare of Ireland, their appreciation of the ideals and traditions that she had maintained throughout the centuries. Sense of Justice It is to this devotion on the part of Americans of the Irish race and American citizens who have always sympathized with Ireland's struggle for freedom that is largely due the newly found freedom that the Irish Free State has achieved, a freedom by which she hopes to develop further her civilization along the lines of her ancient culture and ideals, and by grafting thereon all that is best in other civilizations to make a substantial contribution to world culture in the domain of literature, art and drama, and in those ideals that may help to sustain and foster a sense of international justice and fair play. Prosperous and Happy Ireland It is with gratification that I announce the satisfactory results that have accrued to the efforts of the government of the Irish Free State during tho last five years by which political stability is assured and life and property are as secure as in any country in Europe. In spite of the aftermath of the great war; the recent Irish revolution and civil war, it has laid a foundation for a healthy agricultural, economic and financial development.

It has introduced no panaceas or short-cut methods to prosperity. Already there are signs that the seed of economic development which the government has sown is beginning to bear fruit, and I am assured that American citizens who will favor the Irish Free State by a visit will see therein the verifl-cation of hopes for a prosperous and happy Ireland in the near future. Cosgrave Hopes for Friendly Relations BY WILLIAM T. COSGRAYE President of lie Irish Free State Dublin, March 17. Wjth the coming of the national festival, the minds and hearts of men and women of Irish blood turn to their mother country with renewed affection; and hopes for her advancement and prosperity with renewed vigor.

Tho Irish nation which has borne many centuries of stress and trial, has now reached smoother waters and the energies of the people, long dissipated in a struggle for mere existence, are now being directed towards setting their country in its rightful position among the nations. Politics no longer exercise a distracting influence upon our people. Prac tical measures for the up-building of the nation are occupying their thoughts and time. A favorable augury for the continuance of friendly relations between the United States and Ireland is the recent appointment of a United States ambassador here. We are confident that the bonds which unite Ireland and America will be strengthened thereby.

St. Patrick's Day Held One of Pride BY EAMONN DE YALERA Is'ew York, March 17. St. Patrick's day is for the Irishman, whoever he may be, a day of thought for the mother land; for the exile a day of sorrowful musing and wistful longing perhaps, but for all a day of pride for tho race whose constancy in the faith of Patrick centuries of persecution have not weakened and whose devotion to noble ideals all the buffeting of adversity has not lessened. DOG BISCUITS FED TO CHINESE ARMY London.

March 17. General Chang. Chinese war loard, believes in comfort for his soldiers even if he cannot supply them with ail the food they would have. Chang is fedeing his army on dog biscuits, according to word received here, and he has ordered 40,000 umbrellas for his troops. Would-Be Assassin Marion, 111., March 17.

The lone gunman who fired a shot through the side of Arlie O. Boswell, state's attorney of Williamson county, and escaped through the return fire of the wounded man, was the object of a thorough search here today. The buHet which struck Boswell was fired at close range as he was closing the door of his garage about 9 p.m. Wednesday. Boswell whipped out his revolver and fired three shots at the figure which disappeared in the darkness.

Boswell was taken to a hospital at West Frankfort where it was said the injury was not serious as the bullet had not touched any bones. It entered from the back just below the ribs and emerged at the front of his body. Second Attempt on Life The attempt was the second that had been made on Boswell's life since he has been state's attorney. Last September he was shot in the calf of the leg by one of two bullets which passed through the car he was driving. Boswell has been active in the prosecution of liquor law violations In this county.

Before his election as prosecutor, he was engaged as an attorney for the late S. Glenn Young, Klan raider, who was killed In a gun battle with Ora Thomas more than two years ago. Boswell recently was successful in obtaining prison sentences for three Birgcr gangsters. Indirlcd in Klan Riots Boswell was indicted in 1924 in the wholesale true bills returned against Klan ind anti-Klan factions- of "Bloody' Wililamson. He was named in seven counts of assault with intent to kill but the charges never were pressed.

Tho prosecutor and Sheriff Oren Coleman had called a meeting of sheriffs and attorneys from 25 southern counties to be held here, next Saturday. SINCLAIR FOUND GUILTY; SEEKS HIGH COURT AID Oil Magnate, Sportsman Resumes Business Pending Appeal Washington, March 17. Convicted on four counts charging contempt of the Unitedl States senate, Harry F. Sinclair, multimillionaire oil magnate and sportsman, resumed business from his hotel desk today, while his attorneys perfected their appeal to a higher court. A jury in the supreme court of the District of Columbia found the oil man guilty last night after deliberating eight hours and 10 minutes.

The law carries a mandatory penalty of one month to one year In the District of Columbia jail and a fine of $100 to $1,000. Sentence will be "pronounced by Justice William Hltz. who presided at the trial, within four days, or as soon as the defense attorneys have prepared their appeal to carry the case to tho district eourt of appeals. Sinclair's counsel have asserted they will fight the case to the United States supreme court. First Conviction Since 1896 Sinclair's conviction is the first on record in federal courts for contempt of tho senate since 1896.

The case grew out of his refusal to answer certain questions before the senate oil committee, on March 22, 1924, bearing upon his negotiations with Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, for the Teapot Dome, naval oil reserve lease of April 7, 1922. Fifteen ballots were required to bring about the verdict in the jury room, with the count standing 11 to 1 for conviction from the first to the fourteenth. The conviction emphatically affirms the hitherto challenged right of the senate to force testimony from reluctant witnesses. The case doubtless will become a precedent in all similar proceedings, particularly that now shaping on the refusal of Samuel Insull, Illinois public utility magnate, to answer some of the questions of the Reed campaign fund investigating committee.

Four Basic Facts Justice Hitz, in his instructions, confined the jurors to a consideration of four basic facts was Sinclair summoned before the committee, he appear, was he sworn, and did he refuse to answer certain questions. These facts were admitted by both sides from the outset. The defense was based almost entirely upon technical grounds, challenging the authority of the committee to ask the unanswered questions, and attacking the pertinency of the questions. A second criminal proceeding growing out of the Teapot Dome leasing is set for trial in the district supreme court April 25, when Sinclair and Fall are to be tried for conspiracy to defraud the government in tho leasiivS negotiations. Top, Ed (lei I) and Mitchell Krawrzki; middle, Arnold Moe; below.

Joel Carlson, Joel Carlson's bandit career was brought to a Midden and ignominous conclusion the other night when he ran afoul of young Ed Juneski, clerk in a meat market at 995 Central avenue, where Carlson got tough with his victims. Juneski ducked into a back room and defied Carlson, who forced Mitchell Krawczki, the proprietor, to order Ed back into the store. Carlson then began manhandling Ed in order to vent his anger at him. The boss suddenly grabbed Carlson's gun arm and in a jiffy Juneski was on the gunman's back. They overpowered, disarmed him and turned him over to the police.

He is said to have confessed a long list of holdups, but refused to squeal on his pal. However, the police found It comparatively easy to go out and land a friend of Carlson's who, they had reason to suspect had had a hand in some of his undertakings. That brought Arnold Moo into the toils. AUTO INJURIES FATAL TO MAN L. J.

Ahman Dies After Long Illness Due to Accident Louis J. Ahman. 58 years old, 1620 Stevens avenue, died today from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on June 24, 1926. Ahman was taken to Eltel hospital after being struck by the car of Joel Lindgren, 4348 Fourteenth avenue at Fourteenth street and Nicollet avenue and was later transferred to General hospital where he died. A post mortem is to be conducted.

Three minutes after Russell Sor enson of 1725 University avenue S.E., had greeted his father, N. C. Soren-son, 61, of Albert Lea, at the. Great Northern depot, the elder Sorenson was struck down by an automobile and as he was being taken to St. Barnabas hospital, the auto driven by the son was in a collision with another car.

The elder Sorenson was injured on the head and body when struck by the car of E. A. Spragg of 1908 Portland avenue, as he was crossing the street from the depot to enter his son's auto. While Russell Sorenson was driving his father to the hospital his car was in a collision with an auto piloted by John Lentsch, 1210 Capital avenue, St. Paul, but no one was injured.

N. C. Sorenson was later removed to General hospital. BRITISH 'SUB' CHIEF ARRESTED Commander Accused of Keeping Plans of Mystery Boats London, March 17. Lieut.

Com. Colin Mayers, retired commander of the submarine M-3, one of England's super-submersibles, was arrested today and arraigned in Bow street, charged with saving and retaining in his possession, contrary to duty, certain plans relating to two of the British mystery submcrsibles. Darkest mystery surrounded the arrest, except for the statement that it was made at tho admiralty, and no details of the charges were made public. Commander Mayers was remanded to jail until March 24. Bail was refused, the police stating that the case was one of "considerable gravity." STORMS I LIEKs Rio Janeiro, March 17.

The American army good will fliers were today forced to postpone until tomorrow their -departure from San Luiz i Carccres iH-ruuse of heavy storms. Man Walks Into Home as Relatives Mourn His Death Brother Had Identified Passenger Train Victim as Kin While relatives were mourning for Jacob J. Winkelbauer, early today after a brother, Jonn, had reported that he had been killed by a Great Western passenger train, Jacob walked in the door of his home at 551 Stinson street, St. Paul. When Mike Leonard, deputy Ramsey county coroner, visited the home at 1 a.m.

investigating the reported death, he found the Winkelbauers staging a celebration. The body which John Winkelbau er had identified a-s that of his brother is lying unidentified at, the Ramsey county morgue. A. W. Johnson, 1447 Palace street, St.

Paul, engineer of the Great Western passenger train, saw the man stumble and fall under the wheels of his locomotive at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday. TREASURY SURPLUS OVER HALF BILLION Washington, March 17. The government will close its books for the fiscal year on June 30 with a treasury surplus of more than it was announced today by Secretary Andrew W. Mellon.

The enormous surplus is accounted for in part by heavy payment of income taxes on March 15, which are now estimated roughly at or about $80,000,000 more than for the same period a year ago. Horse Uneducated in City's Ways So Traffic Fine is Suspended Just because his horse is a country bred dobbin and not schooled to slick city ways and traffic signals which flash directions, Jacob Bieron of 527 Girard avenue was in traffic court today. At least that's the reason given by Bieron to Judge Levi M. Hall. Patrolman John MichelMm declared that the horse, pulling a spring wagon upon which Bieron was perched, ignored a "stop" signal at Lake street and Chicago avenue, continued on his way and made a right turn.

Miehelson shouted a "stop" signal and that didn't work either. "Your honor." said Bieron today. "This horse is a green country horse and understand traffic signs." "Can't he read?" Judge Hal! asked in surprise. "Well, yon are fined $1 but the fine is suspended on condition that you educate the horse.".