Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 15, 1906, Page 1

‘“VOLUME 3. NUMBER 225 $1,500,000 BE NECESSARY MAY Liabilities of Cleveland Brokage Firm Will Aggregate an Immense Sum and the Affai:s_are Being Examined: s, » MUCH FORGED | PAPER DISCOVERED. TO SUPPORT THE KAISER Stated In London That United States Will Aid Germany in Morrocoan Affair. London, Javo, 15.—It is stated here that the United States will support the German contentions at the Mor- rocoan conference, making the adop- tion of the German view probable. Runsia shows a marked icdifference to the French appeal for support and the Vatican’s influence is hostile to France. | BIG FIRM TO LIQUIDATE Trusted Employe of Cleve-| land Business House Spec- ulates---House Suffers. Cleveland, Jan. 15 —P. Co., stock and grain brokers, an- nounce that the firm will go into liquidation owing to the speculatiors of a trusted employe. The amount of the shortage or the name of the guilty party is not stated. NO HOPES FOR FIELD Chicago Merchant Million- aire Lies at Death’s Door --Question of Hours. R. Fahey & Chicago, Jau, 15.—Tae condition of Marshall Field, ill of pneumonia at the Holland House, is admitted to be | i and hopes of his recovery are cenerally abandoned. Death is be- lieved to be only a question of hours. DIES IN PRESENCE OF GUESTS. Buffalo Man Suicides at Farewell Bach- elor Dinner, Buffalo, Jan. 15.—Isido manager for a hou t committed suicide in the pre a room full of guests invited to his farewell bacheior dinner. Sch zer to have been married few days. After the dinner, which w a merry atfair, Schweitzer invited his | guests into another room, | “I 'have a great joke in store for| you,” he 1. He took a number of envelopes from a drawer and distrib- | uted them among his guests and while they wer amining them a to solve r host's mysterious ac- ¢ the tions Schweiizer picked up a bottle of | carbolic acid and drank it. before a doctor arrived. He died aud C. Gould, a nd Rapids, Mich, Fail- ure of certain® financial ventur ;m(ll his inability to provide for kis bride as he had hoped to do is given as the cause of Schweitzer’s suicide. Tenth Victim of West Fire. i Minneapolis, Jan, 15—W. S. Ams- den, superintendent of the Minnesota and Northern elevator, one of the ‘West hotel fire victims, died at 2 p. m. at the city hospital, making ten fatalities in all. ' New Mg | formed t | of Avi " ! hood. | Senator { Field will surely recover: Cleveland, Jan. 15.—In well informed financial circles here it was believed that the liabilities of the firm of Deni- son, Prior & Co. will aggregate not less than $1,200,000 and that possibly the sum may be as high as $1,500,000. member of the bankers’ committee examining into the affairs of the firm stated that the extent of the bond for- geries committed by the latc Leland W. Prior cannot be estimated because of the fact that there are no entries in the books of the concern touching that phase of the matter. So far as could be learned the issues forged were as follows: Alpena (Nich.) bonds, $250,000. Canton (0.) water extension bonds, $100,000. South Sharon bonds, $100,000. It will probably be several days be- fore the committee will learn to what extent these bonds were forged. water and light (Pa.) improvement BROKERAGE FIRM ASSIGNS. Parsons, Snyder & Co. of Cleveland in Receiver’s Hands. Cleveland, Jan. 15.—Parsons, 3ny- der & Co., stock and grain brokers with offices in the Hollenden hotel, made an assignment during.the day to J. A. Smith, an attorney. Parsons, Snyder & Co. are members of the Cleveland Stock Exchange and of the Consolidated Exchange in New York. It is stated that they did much husiness for Leland W. Prior, who committed suicide last Tuesday after- noon. It is understood that Denison, Prior & Co. held as collateral about $73,000 worth of securities belonging to Par- sons, Snyder & Co. and the suspen- cion of the former firm precipitated the failure of the latter. The total liabilities of Parsons, Snyder & Co., it vis believed, will not exceed $150,000. CRAZY SNAKE AT WHITE HOUSE. Creek Chief Informéd That He Must Sever Tribal Relations. Washington, Jan. 15.—Crazy Snake, one of the important chiefs of the Creek Indians, urged the president during the day to permit him and his band of 200 bucks, squaws and chil- dren to maintain their old tribal rela-|. tions. He told the president through his interpreter that he and his band had not voted on the treaty providing for an allotment of the Creek lands and for ‘a severance of the tribal rela- tions. Th~ president informed the old chief 15,000 Creek Indians had voted v of the treaty and that he and ind therefore would have to abide ¢ decision and the laws of the countiy, OPPOSEé " JOINT STATEHOOD. Delegation From Arizona Calle on the President. Jan. 15.—Headed Smith of Arizon: by i called on the president during the day to protest against joint statehood with co. T resident was in- opposed to joint state- dent gave the delega- tion a cordial reception, but told its members frankly that he was in favor of joint statehood. Ihe pre DECLARES WEAVER IS BEATEN. Penrose Says He Controls Majority of Delegates. Philadelphia, Jan. 15—That Mayor Weaver has been practically elim- sideraticn as the Re- for governor of a is the claim made by a o end of United States Senator Penrose, who asserts that as a result of the bitterly fought ward and dis- trict centests here the senator will conirol over' 70 of the 114 delegates from this city to the state counvention. New York, Jan. 15.—Marshall Field, who is 1ll with pnéumonia, rested quietly during the night. The opinion about:-the hotel seems to be that Mr. The physi- cians, it is said, are‘guite satisfied with the situation. ‘-" P Monday, January 15th., 1906, at 9 A. M. The Berman Emporium Begins the most wonderful sale ever held in Northern Minnesota. WE MOVE TO OUR NEW QUARTERS THE FIRST PART OF FEBRUARY. In order to reduce our stock to the very lowest notch, save breaking of boxes in moving goods, we offer our entire stock of highest grade mer- chandise, at prices that will be an object to everybody to take advan- tage of this rare opportunity. T . Cloaks. We have still an assortment of Ladies’ and Children’s cloaks, LadieS’ tailored suits and shirt waist suits,; all this seasof’s best makes. All must go at this sale.----Prices not Considered. Skirts. Our line of Skirts, famous for style, quality and workmanship, at 1-4 off. Many just received in advance spring styles. O Y R ‘ , Waists. Our large and beautiful line of waists, which comprises many new 1906 spring styles, in silks, mohair, cassimere, batist, lawn and various wash materials. Lot 1 at I1-4 off Lot 2 at 1-3 off. Dress Goods. Our entire line of dress goods and silks, none reserved at 20 |, diseount R PP O O P W T O O O P B o » Muslin Underwear, Sale in muslin undewcar at 20 per cent off our regular low price, Take advantage of this sale and provide yourself with your summer undewear. : CORSETS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, 20PER CT. DIS. : Shoes Hats Ladies,’ Childrens and Infants shoes are the most diffi- ; cult to move and therefore we offer a discount of 25 All our trimmed and felt hats must positively be] sold per cent on the whole of our complete stock. No odds and ends. before we move. All going at half price. There are hundreds of other articles remaining in the store and too numerous to mention which will be sold at the same liberal discount. Be sure to call at the store and get some of these bargains before we move. WHEN BERMAN'S AD. VERTISE A SALE THE PUBLIC ARE CONVINCED THAT THEY CAN SE- CURE FIRST-CLASS BARGAINS IN STAPLE GOODS. 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