Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 24, 1912, Page 1

| | TH “~y HIStHA Socjety E %4 EMIDJ!I DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 10. NUMBER 49. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 1912, TEN CENTS PER WEEK. TAFTAND SHERMAN ARE AGAIN NAMED T0 LEAD G. 0. P. President Nominated on First Ballot With 561 Votes, a Plurality of Twenty-One. 344 DELEGATES DID NOT VOTE. LaFollette Only Other Candidate For- mally Nominated—Sherman Not Opposed. COLONEL NAMED BY ADHERENTS Accepts But Will Not Run Unless Third Party Found Advisable— Investigate Sentiment. Chicago, June 24.—William How- ard Taft of Ohio was renominated | the United States, night by for president of Saturday the convention | ut the Coliseum, by 561 votes or 21 more than the necessary 540. James Schooleraft Sherman of New York was renominated for vice pres- ident with 597 votes. The nominations were made amid scenes of wild confusion and at the end of the session that was the storm- iest of the week of stormy sessions. Broken and beaten at every turn, the Roosevelt forces, who had come to the convention on Tuesday threat- ening physical violence if they could not have their way, offered only jeers and noise when the final victories of the Taft forces were written into the history of the convention and into the political history of the nation. ‘Three hundred and forty-four Roosevelt delegates obeyed the colo- nel’s personal command and refused to vote, while 107 spurned his orders and put their votes into his column despite his protest. For the “Taft and Sherman"” cam- paign, which is to begin at once, the convention adopted a platform by 666 votes, more than were cast for either Taft or Sherman. The final result on vote for presi- dent was announced at 9:35 p. m. Taft, 561; not voting, 344; Roosevelt, 107; Hughes, 2; Cummins, 17; LaFollette, 41; ab- sent, 6. The ballot for vice-president was Vice President James S. 597; Governor Herbert S. Hadley, 14; Senator Wililam E. Bor- ah, 21; Charles G. Merriam,20; Sen- ator Albert J. Beveridge, 2; present, but not voting, 352; absent, 71. Elihu Root was named as chairman of the committee to notify President Taft, and Thomas Devine of Colorado, It was as follows: as follows: Sherman, chairman of the committee to notify Mr. Sherman. James A. Heminway read a resolu- tion that the national comimttee have power to fill all vacancies and to de- clare the seat of any member vacant who it may decide does not support the ticket. It was adopted . In spite of the determination of the majority of the Roosevelt sup- porters to take no part in the proceed- ings, the final roll call for president was marked by many violent scenes that were quelled only by prompt po- lice interference. Delegates who had good naturedly met the rapid advance of the steam roller with laughter during the ear- lier part of the day indignantly pro- tested at rulings of Chairman Root during the final vote, The Roosevelt men appeared hopejessly split when it came {o final decisions as to whether they should refuse to vote, support their candidate or, taking advantage of the release from their pledge he had given them, vote for one of the other two progressive candidates, A “aledictory” statement was reagd in behalf of Colonel Roosevelt, ask- ing that his name be not presented and that the delegates who desired MAN DEFEATED FOR NOMINATION. @ by Americun Press Assoclation. V o @r EX-PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and West Virginia was all but abso- lute. Most of the delegates of these states announced _their purpose of helping to give Mr. Roosevelt an in- dependent nomination . Hardly had the cheers which greeted the nomination of President Tatf in’ the Coliseum, a few blocks away, died when, in Orchestra hall, certain Republican leaders offered Roosevelt a nomination of his own. When the convention adjourned at 10:30 o’clock the “Roosevelt conven- tion” at Orchestra hall was still in session, but the Taft leaders appeared little worried. They confidently as- serted that the campaign for Taft and iSherman will get under way at once, and that there will be no doubt about its triumph in November. The fact that neither Cummins nor the La Follette forces joined the Roosevelt men in “refusing to vote” at the Coliseum, and that Roosevelt himself could control only three- fourths of his followers, did not prom- ise any too well for the success of the third party. From the very opening of the Taft convention it was apparent that the Roosevelt men had given up the struggle against their opponents. They had reached 2 point where they could laugh at their own misfortunes, which . they did to the great enjoy- ment of the entire convention, There were whistles scattered about the Coliseum and each advance of the steam roller was preceded by a warning toot. All the contested del- egates were given their seats, with hardly a moan from the Roosevelt forces. The Roosevelt delegates and alter- nates, meeting at Orchestra hall here Saturday night, nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president of the United States. At the same time they de- clared they represented the majority of the delegates and alternates legal- 1y elected to the national convention. There was tremendous enthusiasm when Colonel Roosevelt’s name was placed in nomination. Colonel Roosevelt, who came into the hall after the nominating reso- lution, was adopted, expressed thanks for the nomination. He said he rec- ognized the delegates present as the lawfully elected delegates represent- ing an overwhelming majority of the voters at the primaries, but said he would accept the nomination subject 'to the formation and approval of a new party. He told them to go home, find out the sentiment of their peo- Dle and then meet in a mass conven- tion to nominate for the presidency a |progressive candidate on a progres- sive platform, a candidate and a to remain with him sit in mute pro- test against all further proceedings. A mapdrity of the Roosevelt dele- gates in the Illinois delegation and all in the Missouri and Idaho dele- gations declined to follow this advice, but Colonel Roosevelt’s sway over the delegations from California, Kansas, || platform that will enable them to ap- upeal to northerner and southerner, easterner and westerner, Republican and Demoerat alike in the name of our common American citizenship. Colonel Roosevelt referred to Presi- dent Taft, the news of whose renom- POLICE COURT DOINGS ‘Woman Brought Before: Judge Simons for Third Time Charged with Disorderly Conduct, HANSEN FOUND NOT GUILTY For the third time within a short time, Sadie Ritchie, was arraigned before Judge Simons in municipal court this moining charged with dis- orderly conduct. The case was con- tinued until Wednesday morning. H. A, Hansen, charged with keep- ing his pool hall open after eleven o’clock Saturday night, had his case dismissed this morning, on showing that no playing was done. ‘William Dugas, proprietor of the West hotel, was fined $20 and costs this morning for assaulting a lum- berjack. The “Jack” had been order- ed out of the hotel saloon three or four times and when Dugas finally put him out he was arrested for as- sault. profited by the fraud.” He made this reference to the president after he had declared the essential part of the majority as constituted in the con- vention to have been fraudulently seated. ; ‘While the throngs inside the Coli- seum were cheering the announce- ment. of the selection of Taft to head the regular Republican ticket, a mob of several thousand persons was storming the doors of Orchestra hall and making it almost impossible for the Roosevelt delegates to the regu- lar convention to get into the meet- ing, which had been called for their benefit. Will Give Same Service. During the Republican National convention, which came to a close on Saturday evening, the Northwestern' Telephone exchange has furnished late bulletins to the officcs of the Sentinel and Pioneer. It has been announced by Manager Nelson of the telephone company that this routine for handling the news of the Demo- cratic convention in Baltimore will be in effect.. These bulletins are giv- el to the papers of Bemidji, as well as in other cities, free of charge: Celebration Committee to Meet. This evening at 8 o’clock the vari- ous committees of the Fourth of July celebration will ‘meet in Commereial club rooms for the purpose of con- cluding plans for the day. All in- terested should attend this meeting. Adolbh Billedeau, of Grand. Rap: 3 EDITORS RETURN FROM JUNE OUTING Northern Minnesota Scribes- Have “Time of Their Lives” at Grand Rapids, SPENT YESTERDAY AT LAKE Toured to Bovey and Coleraine in Automobiles and Inspected Pa- per Mill at “Rapids.” CONCENTRATING PLANT VISITED Largest Establishment of its Kind in World is Looked Over By Pen- pushers and Wives, Bemidji newspaper . men who at- tended the annual summer outing of the Northern Minnesota Editorial as- sociation, which was held at Grand Rapids Friday, Saturday and Sunday, have returned bubbling over with en- ithusiasm caused from the good time they -had while the guests of the mngia city. “The boys were all there, and in all their glory,” said Doc Rutledge, of this city, who is secretary of the as- sociation, “never have we had a bet- ter time. Those who had charge of the outing at Grand Rapids surely did themselves proud. Never was there a slow minute.” Tours were made to Cohasset, Bo- vey and Coleraine in automobiles, and while in Coleraine the big concen- trating plant was inspected. This is the largest plant of its kind in the world. Yesterday was spent at Lake | Pokegama.. . L. 3 The resolutions adopted at the so- cial session are: Whereas, the members and friends of this association having enjoyed a most successful and enjoyable outing, wish most heartily to express their genuine appreciation of the hospi- tality extended by the citizens of Grand Rapids, Coleraine, Bovey and Cohasset, and especially to the news- paper publishers of these cities. We desire to express our apprecia- tion also to the foHowing: To Supt. and Mrs. A. J. McGuire of the North- east Experiment Farm for the enter- tainment afforded us during the visit to the farm and for the excellent dinner served; to Supt. M. H. Godfrey of the Oliver Mining company for the privilege of visiting their mines and concentrating plant; to the automo- bile and boat owners of the four cit- ies for the trips about the country and on the lakes; and to the officials of the paper mills for the opportunity of inspecting their large plant. We desire also to express our re- gret at the illness of Mrs. E, C. Ki- ley, and the sincere wishes of the members of the association that she may soon be restored to health and be with us at our next gathering. E. H. Denu, B. L. Oberg, Homer F. Mussey, Com. on Resolutions. Many Go to Dam. Nearly one hundrea persons visit- ed the dam yesterday, having made the trip on the City of Bemidji The day being ideal for the trip down the river residents of Bemidji took ad- vantage of the opportunity. MAN RENOMINATED. MAN WHO WAS NOMINATED. @ by Mottett studio. PRESIDENT WILLIA M HOWARD TAFT. . ASSISTANT FORESTER HERE D. P. Tierney, Assistant ‘to-Cox; in Bemidji Conferring with Dis- trict Ranger Johnson. JUST ARRIVED FROM BAUDETTE Assistant state forester, D. P. Tier- ney, who is under State Forester Cox, was in Bemidji today en route to St. Paul from Baudette and International Falls where he has spent the past week, While in International Falls Mr, Tierney attended the meeting of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation, in the interest of his de- partment. The state forestry depart- ment is much interested in the es- tablishing of roads in the northern part of the state and it was in this connection that he attended the meet- ing. Mr. Tierney visited the district which burned in and near Baudette over a year ago, and in speaking of the fire there said: “It is a mystery to me how more lives were not lost. Fast travel was impossible. The roads, if they may be called roads, are and I understand, always were in bad shape. I believe that efforts will be made to build a road from Baudette to Red Lake, and Witii a slight improvement in the road between Bemidji and Red Lake, trav- el between the places will be made possible.” Mr. Tierney was here for the pur- pose of conferring with District Ranger L. F. Johnson. Fats Win Over Leans. Owing to a mistake in a telegram the score in the baseball game be- tween the Fats and Leans of -the Edi- torial association, played at Grand Rapids Saturday was reported wrong in the Saturday edition of the Pio- neer. The Fats were returned the vietory in the contest, winning out by a five to four score. Denu, busi- ness manager of the Pioneer, pitched for the Leans, and it was with dif- ficulty that the fat boys landed up- on his curves. The fast ones for the Fats were dished out by Doc Rut- ledge. It was a pitchers” battle throughout, but the lanks were un- able to hold down their heavier brothers. 2 Traveling Men Have Good Time. Members of the Bemidji council of the U. C. T. who attended the picnic given at the Big Bend down the Mis- sissippi riv KREATZ-MARCUM. < MRS. WALTER F. MARCUM. At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Kreatz, oc- curred the marriage of Miss Gladys Kreatz and Walter F. Marcum, the ceremony taking place at six o’clock this morning, Rev. S. E. P. White of- ficiating. The bride was dressed in white, and her veil, in bonnet effect, was caught with a wreath of smilax and apple blossoms. She carried a show- er bouquet of bride’s roses. Miss Bess Cochran, who was brides- maid, wore a pink gown, and dainty lace cap, and carried pink roses. Mr. Marcum was attended by Lee LaBaw. The ring ceremony was used. Lor- raine Kreatz, sister of the bride was ring bearer, carrying the ring in a white rose. She was very dainty in a pink and white dress, The color scheme, which was used throughout the entire wedding in the decorations of the:house, was pink and white. The bridal couple stood under an arch of smilax and ferns. Immediately following the cere- mony a wedding breakfast was serv- ed, covers being laid for twelve. Miss- es Babb Neal, Clara Fisk, and Arabell Neal assisted. Only relatives ~and - immediate friends of the family were present. The out of town guests were the par- ents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. J. T Marcum of Crookston. The couple left by automobile soon after the wedding breakfast for the twin cities, and a short trip through Towa, returning home about July 3. Mr. and Mrs. Marcum will be at home in their cottage at Birchmont after July 15. "the young couple are well known in Bemidji and have an abundance of friends who wish them all happi- ness in their wedded life. " - Clearwater Term Ends. With the settling of several court cases today came the end of the June term of district court in Clearwater county. The term has lasted I than & week, and only one criminal e (LENGTHOF FREEDOM EXTENDED DUMAS Convicted Cass Lake Mayor Has Until September Before Being Sen- tenced to Stillwater, McCLENAHAN GRANTS ORDER Must at That Time Either Be Sent to Prison or Make Application ] for a New Trial. MAY GO TO SUPREME COURT |1 Effort in District Court Should Fail Then Case Will Be Appealed to Higher Court. Dr. Dumas will have until the gec- ond Tuesday in September before he will be compelled to enter the gates of the state prison at Stillwater. This was made possible by the rul- ing made by Judge W. S. McClenahan in district court at Bagley Saturday Wwhen he granted the request of George Spear, attorney for Dr. Du- mas, asking that a stay be granted the convieted doctor, in order that papers might be completed request- ing a new trial. The request was opposed by Attor- ney McDonald of this city, acting in behalf of the state, who stated that he believed to continue the case any longer was useless. The order of Judge McClenahan means that Dumas must appear in district court in this city on the sec- ond Tuesday in September when the fall term of court for Beltrami coun- ty convenes, and . at which time he will either be sentenced to Stillwa- ter, or an’appeal for a new trial tak- en. - It seems likely that a new trial will be requested, on the ground that error was made in the trial-of the case. If this should prove unsuccess- ful, an appeal will in probability be made to the state supreme court. In this way Dr. Dumas will keep from prison until late in fall at least, if his efforts for a new trial prove unsuccessful, SCHOOL FARM INSPECTED Gardens of Children Judged and Graded By Ritchie, Knutson and Jarchow. SELECT 10 BEST .AVERAGES On Saturday afternoon the gardens of the school children at the high school agricultural farm were inspect- ed and graded by three judges, who decided by taking an - average of three conditions, which of the 36 plots were in the best condition. The conditions considered In the judging were: ° 1. Freedom from weeds and neat- ness of appearance. 2. Thoroughness of tillage and condition of bed. 3. Condition of soil and thrifti- ness. The ten with the highest averages follow: Donald Smith,” Marguerite Titus, Carlton Crothers, Charles Rako, George Testrus, Alice Dyer, Florence Thatcher, Margaret Brandt, John Ca- hill and Alfred McDonald. There were many others who had high marks, but not so as fo place them among the first ten. Professor Bergh, under whose charge the garden work is being done announced this morning, that this is only one of three contests which will -{take place during the summer, and the. pupils having the best averages will be awarded prizes. The next contest will be given some time after July fourth but the date will not be made public, and the pu- 'pils will be given a surprise. This afternoon at 2 o’clock in the office of the judge of probate, occur~ red the marriage of Mrs. S. A. Tolman to C. J. Sandin, Judge M. A. Clark performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs, Sandin will make their home in this e(t'y.l : parties are well MINNESOTA HISTORICAL | SOCIETY. 1 |