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Show .. , M wf' I VJIJ X ft. y, OF UTAH LIBRARY CITY ML I! i 9, NO. 4A I, ' BALT LAKE - x Crrn irTAH, OCTOBER ' . 'i fVr.r 127 A $1 AO A YEAR . JUSTICE Bowman is Reported Indorsed By Secret Body of Politicians ' Courtroom Packed, . . WORN TO SECRECY. The report is that those present at the. meeting weps sworn to absolute secrecy about the action, the plan be- lug, it is reported. Co prevent the pub-- ' lie learning that the Sevens were in any way Interested In the candidacy of Mr. Bowman. But; aa la usual In such matten of SENTENCE? DRAWS' CQMNUhfrJ: FROM M&RCKSER$ Attorney Penalty not inf liyl ; Sip Not Wholly Blind t DRY LAW AGENT UNDER ARREST . seciecyr the secret leaked out and farther Information that the Sevens have Indorsed V..' pledged themselves to wash for n plate etty bttakst. hsadod by Boi along with It the . . court roan cleared Wight ordered-th- e before the witness would consent to repeat the exact language she says used by Dahlquist, with reference vii to Miss Utah, when the thru commissioners first entered tbs' Cantoa-sehorns Miss Utah of 1929 la a daughter of Mrs. Carstensea. PROLONGED ARGUMENT. Prior to the taking of evidence an entire day was spent la argnssent as to whether or not Mr. Labrum should be compelled to answer the questions set out In a deposition by attorneys for the plaintiff and which Labraa declined on the advice at hit attorneys, to answer. .. The matter wu taken to the supreme court the deposition final-- , ly being taken by stipulaUoa and im- nnr. w, Loyal Christensen Taken at Prove en pounded pending higher txihnaaL. Susptoiea ef AttaeUng Woman. -- I . i;.i fir PROVO Loyal ChristonaM federal C Balt Cbariee CottmU and ssayer-wlI- W; Bin fir esfssrisrisncrs. . ' V . Tbs kfibngnfVbe ed . wbsn VBrnssan. v Ms - tWto Mother, William, .and McHenry Lurihrits, all three allegedly drank, crashed Into a mall track driven by Emil Feller, father of tbo boy, early on tbo morning of July IS. WHY NO COMPLAINT A0AIN8T MAN A0CU8KD OFFERING ROGERS SURPRISED. OOHEZDERATXON MONETARY TO MRS. 0AR6TENBEN, Expressing surprise at the leniency shown Truman Ferry, District AttorIS QUESTION ABEED. ney E. A. Rogers intimated that something had been pot over on him in the case. He declared that Ferry and his parents and their attorney, A. L. e Section 7997, Compiled Laws of Utah, 1917, under the troMier meeting st which the Indorse- Hoppaugh, had promised to "come down sometime before Wednesday" Bribing Witnesses," says: ment of the sevens was given m Hi. Bowman and his running mates, Cott- and make arrangements as to when Every person who gives, or offers, or promises to give to any the young man could conveniently aprell and Rlter for commissioners. in court. the district or person about to be called as a witness, any bribe, upon deterpear at Then, were witness, The Sevens, apparently mined to have a ticket in the field and torney avers. Ferry and hia friends any understanding or agreement, ihall be thereby influenced, or who a visit to court while having run against a snag In their ef- paid Mr. surprise was Rogers, away on a visit attempts by any other means fraudulently to induce any witness or forts to palm off Dlbbleo in the guise he, of a business mens candidate, im- to the stato fair. As a result Mr. Rog- person about to be called aa a witness to give false or to withhold was disposed of f mediately chose Bowman as the can- ers declares, the case didate most acceptable to the organi- entirely without his knowledge. The true testimony, is guilty of a felony." had been scheduled on the court In the light of this statute the ques sation, and least .likely to he connected case for Wednesday. The accused tion is being asked why did the county issue a complaint IF THEY WOULD calendar with the organisation. by the public The name of Mr. Bowmans doesnt and his friends suddenly appeared attoneya office refuse to Issue a com- AGREE TO LET MR. LABRUM SIGN district attorney, waived the statu- plaint when Mrs. Hattie Csratensen, IT. appear on the list of membership of Now Mr. Labrum la defendant In a the Sevens but there are certain things tory time for the passing of sentence, complaining witness in the 910,000 suit in his past political performances and asked for immediate sentence. against County Commissioner R. T. salt- growing out of the party at the "I didn't know anything about this Dahlquist, for alleged misconduct at Carstensea home. which seem to link him closely with yesterday," District Attorney Rogers her home during a liquor party dethis organisation. Attorneys for Mrs. Csratensen reVoters of the city will remember the asserted Tuesday. "I am not criticis- manded a complaint against Roy fused to agree to such a thing. . ' last city election when P. J. Moran ing the judge, butI hd waa fully aware Lampaon for the alleged proffer to her Later the complaint was refused. of my views and think the sentence of 91000 If she would change her affiwas elected city commissioner. Why should Commissioner Labrum Mr. Moran was openly known as should have ben mote. I would have davit and leave the state before the sign the complaint? serve commissioner suits came to trial. It ia not of record that any one ofthe candidate of the Sevens. George recommended that the defendant would and fered him anything to change hia Wilson ,one of the leading spirits in not leaa than nine months REFUSED. COMPLAINT or to leave the state. the "inner circle of this organisation have preferred the maximum penalty wola when the out that It pointed should the county attorneys was very active In directing the cam- of a year. It waa my understanding men who Why commisare suing the three the defendant and hia attorney office be wiring to Issue a complaint paign for Mr. Moran. Ho, from his that sioners demanded against complaints were down sometime before coming if Labrum signed it and refuse to Isoffice aa county purchasing agent, in the commissioners, following the af- sue it when the complainant declined the city and county building, directed Wednesday but no definite arrange-me- fair at conn ten sen the the Cars home, had been made with me." to let him sign It? the operations of the "workers." And. Issue any. ty attorney refused to Is the political gang so completely to it might bs remarked that the small BOYS PARENTS. Now, when Mrs. Csratensen chargea control of Following the passing of sentence a the machinery of the law army of workers directed by Mr. Wit a man with attempting to bribe her a cltlxen cannot get action except atm consisted of members of the Sev- letter auppoaedly written by the father and that him, a demands complaint against of tbe dead hoy, waa made public. The ens, largely. through some member of or the complaint ia refused. 'follows: It will further he remembered, andif letter puppet of the gang? refused But, no complaint has been I deem it my duty on behalf of our memory serves us correctly, the with connected witnesses against aa Mrs. Feller the parents and myself, reference to the files of the local dally of Calvert Feller, who died aa a result plaintiffs side of the damage suits MERIDITH papers will bear It out., that Mr.ofBowMo- of an accident which occurred In against the commissioners or againstin man was a prominent member case DRY LEADERSHIP on Lake North Salt City July 15. 1927, others not ifconnected with theto incur rans committee. happened way, any they ads in to acquaint yon. with the attitude Those who read Moran's Mg dlsp.eaaure of the commissioner! laausa Call for Nation-wid- e Conference by Truman the the papers will also remember that which has been assumed col- and their political gang. or car apwhich oT of them moot driver the Within Next Thirty Days. the Ferry, bottom on the Why Is it so easy to get complaints with the car in which my aon le peared the legend, "Paid for by John lided and impossible was riding, and hia father, W. Mont against certeli F. Bowman." Following the withdrawal of W. to was get complaints against others T Ferry, in connection with this unfortuBir. Bowman, aa wo recall It, from the Democratic presiMrs. Information our to According Edwin T. Meredith, fordential race. very active in putting over our friend nate affair. Both Mr. Truman Ferry atbefore the county and hia father have shown a spirit ot Csratensen went mer secretary of agrtcu'ture. and pubPit. to word to say helpfulness and sympathy and have torneys office with ample evidence lisher of several farm mogailnea at Personally we havent a wo are com- done everything within their power to support her demand for a complaint, Dos Moines, Iowa, haa aaaumed the but Bowman Mr. against made was She offer the comthat alc7M our grief and suffering over leadership, pelled to aay we do not like thesecrat alleviate of our and in support of her charges she of-- Mr. Meredith aon the death haa issued an appeal plexion and the record of the a of "While you can appreciate, of fers as witnesses, an operative for a natlon-wttconference, probabpolitical organisation that apparently a board- le within the next 30 day that very little can be done to national detective agency andconc"Med meeting has Indorsed and la backing him for course, fill the void caused by the removal er W. A. Boulter wbu were He has suggested Newton D. Baker, mayor of Salt lake City. of the o four boy from this earth, stllf Mr. In the house and to addition a dicta former Secretary of War; Senator city welfare the We feel that in he Ferry and hia father, to the limit of Phene record of the conversation ThomM walsh of Montana; Repreand Ita people demands that there adCordell Hull of Tcen-fetheir ability, have attempted to conaolo which the alleged offer waa made. sentative no political clique influence in the Isnt this sufficient evidence to Justi- and Senator J. T. Robinson of Arkanand help us In every way possible ministration of city affaire. the Issuance of e fy feel Mr. Truman We sas, among the Democrats who would he can that expected Ferry, Severn What the If It Isn't what sort oi evMence do or aa be acceptable to the drya aa presidenas well aa hia shown candidate actlona, a over by to do if they put be hia father and mother, have Buffered a cltlxen have to have to get a com- tial randidatea. ticket In the city election can well Thla move on the part of Mr. MereIndescribabe grief over this moat un- plaint Issued? eupsaed from recent affair In the In fortunate affair, and ve believe hia at BRIGHT SUGGESTION. dith generally la accepted as a bid for lamentable tragedy the and county the presidential nomination by tbo fortltude would Justify any leniency and According to attorneys for Mrs. the city street department see to sub- mer secretary of agriculture, aa a dry In Judgto it consideration Csratensen Mrs. your good you. when It la up to the people candidate against Govern attorthat no political gang namea their city ment. would feel should be shown to mitted the matter to the county would Porregressive of New York. Smith he him." them that Informed he ney officers. K . - tao in tbo olfieo at CksimaiJfiwt fi. ' Sharp In the Walker Bank' baflding last Monday Ught . At this meeting. It ta lontd. scum- members of its St--r ons sought to have the committee indorse Bowman for mayor. The com mittoe, however, took the stand that as It is n eounty organisation it could not take action on a purely city election. The Sevens contingent from the city precincts bolted the meeting, report has it, and this is confirmed by officers of the county committee, holding - . or sub-titl- be-th- i i ft- ) n . 'i- - .V'- M. TRIAL OPENS. With the opening of the proceedings before Judge L. B. Wight Tuesday, the plaintiff, Mrs. Belva Bnrgner took the stand. On direct examination she set forth the alleged assault perpetrated upon herself, Mrs. Lucinda Parker and Mrs. Hattie Carstensea -- by County Commissioners Rulon Labrum, Reuben Dahlquist and W. H. Stonacker at the Carstensea home on July I. At one point in her testimony Judge . FERRY 3 or possibly Monday. lty Sev-ena- . Packed court rooms, near fisticuffs, reams and reams of subtle legal quibbling and an attempt by tha defense to introduce into evidence a mysterious typewritten document served to keep interest in the Bnrgner-Lahru910,000 damage anit at fever heat during the put week. It la expected that the trial will consume another week, appearances Indicating that the plaintiff will not rest until late Saturday, bobble bunt in Immediately after the in the blowing, laat week, John F. Bowman, Republican politician and former number of the old Federal Bunch," came forth with announcement of hia candidacy for mayor. There ii something very intereating, if not deeply significant; about the circumstances surrounding the coming out" of Mr. Bqp-wm- . Those wise in matters political, believe they see in the evCnts leading up to the Bowman announcement, the fine Italian hand" of the Sevens again. This appears to be f ully justified and . bom out bjr information that the or at least representatives of the city contingent of this organisation, met last Monday night and indorsed , Mr. Bowman for mayor. t Attorneys for County Commissioner Work Frantically in Effort to Dim credit Plaintiffs Witp MRETINQ REPORTED HELD MONDAY XIOET AT WHZOH MAYOR AND TWO DOMMUnOHERS WERE DIDOISED BY THE A. 0. 0. A. OANO. . : At Every Session of Labium Trial i Scvena-Dibblee-mayora- A fC e - tea-timo- dt . office-holdin- AFTER "'-- h e, con-plai- Car-stense-n g Kell on nspidowthat bo wad tko wanted for an alleged attack on Mrs. Daniels Wednesday Reva Staves no comment night Christensen made when Informed of tbo reason ho was taken into custody. Tbs attack is allefced to bars taken place shortly after Mrs. Daniels loft the cafe at which she is employed In this city. She reported to the police and sheriff's office this morning that she was walking home from her place of employment when she noticed an automobile parked at the curbing. Someone In the car said "Hello, and, thinking It was someone she knew, she stepped toward the machine. The then mn ,ttln to the automobile pointed a gun at her and ordered her to get into the car, the woman told the officers. When she had entered tha snto, or- fleers declare Mrs. Daniels told them, the man pressed the weapon to her side and told her that If aha made any outcry he would kill her. He then drove to en Isolated spot on the ahorse of Utah lake and there attacked her. The man kept her there until 5 o'clock thla morning, the woman said. During the night Frank Spencer telephone the aherirrs office that someone waa stealing hia apples and Deputy Sheriff S. A. Willis and Officer While James Snow Investigated. out on thla Investigation, the two officers drove to Utah lake and noticed a car. They atarted to walk toward It .when someone In the machine called out: "Don't come near here, Wlllla. Mr. Willis said he recognised the voice as that of Christensen, and thinking he might he working on a liqw case, did not go over to the car. Mrs. Daniels and her father also caUad at the sheriff's office early to the day and reported the alleged attack. When the story had been told, Deputy Sheriff Wlllla connected the tele with the car he had seen standing by the lake and It waa decided by the officers to seek Christensen. Mrs Daniels la said to have to'd the officers that when Willis walked toward the car In which she and the man were he pressed the gun against her and warned her If she made an outcry he - , the ruiiag at the The next legal battle we gel by A. Walton, J. R Thomas, tense Irvine and 'Homes Bosh., for; At-rne- l Ealph Stewart Tor the plaintiff, wa precipitated when, on crass exam the defease sought to drive Into the personal character of the plaintiff witness. Apparent discrepancies between Btetesmenta contained to an affidavit she made several days after the alleged aaaault, and statements she mads on the witness stand, were pointed out and she was asked to explain them. The witness said she might he wrong on such matters as the exact time the commissioners arrived at the Carstensea home sad the exact time they departed, and on other minor matters. She denied however, that, she was a bootlegger or that she ever harbored bootleggers or had staged wild parties in her home for a crowd of youths in the absence of her husband. hia-tio- NEAR FISTIC WARFARE. near fist fight was staged after court adjourned Wednesday when a man said to he a brother of Commissioner Dahlquist engaged in a heated argument with Attorney McCarthy in the hallway outside Judge Wights . court room. The hundred at more spectators who had just been regaled by Mrs. Bnrgner with the story of the alleged assault, crowded around the two men In anticipation of a miniature Dempsey-Tnuneexhibition, and were probably disappointed when tha expected physical combat turned into an argument similar to those waged, by the legal batteries In the court y room. MRS. PARKER TESTIFIES. The next witness for the plaintiff was Mrs, Parker. The line of attack by the defense was similar to that used on Mrs. Burgner. Apparent variations between statements set out' in her affidavit and those she made on the stand, were the subject of extenhalf an hour Th sive wrangling. was spent determining whether a certain hallway In the Cantensen home had three or four doorways opening on It: upwards of an hour waa consumed In trying to fix the approximate time the witness and her husband arrived at the Csratensen home on July fi. and the time they departed, while the wrangling aa to the "hereabouts. Inside the house, of Mr. Parker, Wil. lard Boulter and Mrs. Csratensen would kill her. time of the allege4 attack, prothe at waa case aa soon the As reported mised to be endless. Mrs Parker's arsthe officers began a search for Chris-- ons history was closely scrutinized Wilvntensen. Chief of Police emIn.Uon. a. that of went to R.H Uhe.Tut for;;! tTfnd -dh ChristenThis there. man evening the j - MYSTERIOUS PAPER. ofthe unaware that sen. apparently The defense sprang a surprise whn firers were aearrhlng for him, walked Walton suddenly produced a Attorney Into the sheriff's office and waa ar on which a sheet of rested by McKell. Christensen said yellow statement paper, waa tyrd. Appar-lengthy the In day. been Eureka during ha had the document waa supposed to but he failed to comment on the ently frame-uof the commissiona show charge, the officers reported. The lawthe ers three plaintiffs. by Mrs. Daniels has been married and indicated that the dequestions yers divorced. , of the pacame Into Records show Loyal Christensen fensewhen Mrs. possession or Mrs. Carstensen per 22 waa arrested In Sat I,ake, August In the Pairker It lest accidentally r by Police Otflct-- J. Rosa Hunssker on a street car on course of a on a speeding charge, and forfeited State street. ride Mrs. Parker however, a bond of 9100 when he failed to denied that che had ever ridden anflatly 13 to court In city September with Mrs. Csratensen on any State swer the charge. He had previously tseret car line. The plaintiff! attor-ney- a entered a plet of not itulltjr end hie first objected to the document. at rase was set for August 90, hut was on Page 8) (Continued continued. later er p an-pe- I i f |