Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 16, 1916, Page 1

VOLUME XIV, NO. 147. BEMIDJI, mmou, FBDAX’EVENDVG, JUNE 16, 1916. PHESIDENT NOMINATED BY DEMOCRATS AT A MIDNIGHT SESSION ; Suffrage Plank is Entirely Unsatisfac- )" tory to Members of Women’s ;‘ WILSON ACCEPTS PLACE SAYING HE IS GRATEFUL i Resolutions Committee Has an All- Night Session; Scrap on Floor Possible. (By United Press) St. Louis, June 16.—Woodrow Wil- | | son was nominated president at a k midnight session of the Democratic national convention. taken. The delegates simply roared “‘aye” and Chairman Graves declarsd | Wilson nominated by acclamation. Discards Speech. ) Thomas Marshall was nominated i for vice president. Senator Kern, in nominating Marshall, discarded a prepared speech and simply said, “I I renominate Thomas R. Marshall.” Judge Westacott of New Jersey de- 15 livered the address placing Wilson’s name in nomination. Applause was given his remarks on the policy to- ward Mexico. When he mentioned i the name “Wilson” the crowd broke |, into a demonstration. The demon- i stration continued for 50 minutes. 1“ President Wilson in Washington e when informed of the action taken by the convention said, “I am very grateful.” | J Merely Words. No ballot was Following a 22 hours’ continuous l session, the Democratic resolutions committee this morning agreed up- on a suffrage plank entirely unsatis- factory to women. It declared for i suffrage with the right of states to decide. Women state that this is Jjust a number of words. Suffrage Defeated. The equal suffrage plank as a-na- tional issue was defeated by a vote of 20 to 22. The following amendment was adopted by a vote of 25 to 20: “‘We recommend the extension of the franchise to women of the country by states upon the same terms as men.” Women regard this as merely passing the buck to the states. Sup- porters say that they will fight it out on the floor for a resolution for a com- plete constitutional amendment giv- ing women universally the ballot. All-Night Session. It was a motley crew of politicians and statesmen that finished the all- ol night session. The room on the sec- ! ond floor of the Planters hotel where the resolutions committee met was a sight. The floor was littered with torn paper, dead stale cigar stumps, matches and debris. The committee 14 agreed to a very strong Americanism l plank, preparedness, foreign relations 4 and Mexico. Ny Old timers in the convention are heartily pleased on account of the ‘ differences. They say that it would not be like an old-time convention unless there was some row. Then, too I\ Bryan talked last night and that : helped make things seem like old times. } Delegates Go Home. The fight on the platform began last night at ten o’clcok. The presi- dent’s draft was changed three times. The main fight was on the suffrage convention between the western and southern states, with the southern states opposing suffrage. ¥ Tired, hoarse, sleepy eyed and be- raggled, but happy, Democratic lead- ers met at 11:29 this morning. Many of the delegates have gone home. Wilson for Lynch. The balance of the delegates were slow in arriving this morning. Huge sections of the convention floor and the galleries were vacant. Rabbi Leon Harrison of St. Paul delivered the prayer. Word from Washington last night was that President Wilson favors Lynch as the Minnesota delegate. That settled matters. The formal ratification of Lynch’s appointment will be made late this afternoon, it is estimated. Denounce Americans. Unmeasured denunciation of hy- phenated Americans, the lauding of all President Wilson’s achievements during the past three years and the promise of additional labor legisla- tion besides declarations for. Amer- jcanism and preparedness are the features of the Democratic platform submitted to the convention this af- ternoon following the all-night meet of the resolutions committee. Ploneer advertisements are re- Mable. KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK * DEMOCRATIC PARTY * AGAIN NAMES WOODRO @ 1913, by American Press Assoclation PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON ® by Lander. VICE PRESIDENT MARSHALL SUPREME COURT SAYS WOMAN’S GOMPLEXION IS WORTHABOUT $400 (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., 16.—The state supreme court today ruled that a woman’s pretty complexion is worth about $400. Miss Helen Wilson of Omaha, Neb., sued the Goldman Hair Dye company, alleging that the dye was harmful and spoiled her complextion. The court sustained the judgment. WOODMEN TO HAVE BIG MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT A free entertainment to be follow- ed by refreshments is offered by the Bemidji M. W. of A. camp to mem- bers and their friends tomorrow evening. At about 10:30 o’clock the new ritual will be put on under the management of State Deputy Sun- deen, of whom the Mayor of Vir- rivalled as a ritual entertainer. All ginia recently declared, was un- ‘Woodmen are urged to atend and to bring their friends. June Miss Esther H. Carver was united in mariage Thursday afternoon at her home in Bass Lake to Roy W. Lamon. Rev. M. A. Soper officiated at the ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. Lamon will make their home at Bass Lake. SCOO THE CUB NOTHING MUCH DOING AT TH'DEM, CONVENTION TDAY- S0 T THOUGHT ID GOYo TH' CIRCUS AND GET A COUPLE INTERVIEWS wn.sonmumnm* KRR KR KRR KKK KKK +/AUSTRIANS EVAGUATE PLANS FORBEMIDJ'S MRS, CHARLES CARTER - GZERNOWITZ SAYS BIGGEST FOURTH OF UNOFFICIALREPORT|JULY NEAR GOMPLETION Capitol of Bukowina is Evacuated, According to Reports at Petrograd. BERLIN SAYS FRENCH ATTACKS ARE REPULSED Teutons Launch Violent Action Along Verdun Front After 48 Hours’ Rest. (By United Press) Petrograd, June 16.—Unofficial dis- patches today state that the Austri- ans have evacuated Czernowitz, the capitol of Bukowina. Violent Attacks. Paris, June 16.—(Official)—Fol- lowing a period of infantry inaction of 48 hours, the Germans have launched a violent attack against the Thiaumont farm in the Cailette woods, the center of the Verdun front. = For Defense. Paris, June 16.—The chamber of deputies went into secret session to- day to consider French defensive pre- parations before the attack of Ver- dun. French Repulsed. Berlin, June 16.— (Official) — French attacks on the southern slopes of Dead Man’s Hill have been re- pulsed. The Germans captured 246 prisoners last night and several ma- chine guns. Hollweg Speaks. Berlin, June 16.—Unexpectedly speaking on the floor of the Reich- stag this afternoon, Hollweg reiter- ated the statements made June 5 re- garding peace and economic condi- tions. . . Reinforce Lines. "London, June 16.—The Germans are reinforeing--their lines en the western front. Troop laden cars are constantly enroute to the fromt. GONVICK ORGANIZES AUTOMOBILE CLUB Gonvick, Minn.,, June 16.—Gon- vick now has an automobile club. It Naval Militia and Cavalry Parade One of the l{i.ggelt Events Ever 'Held. ST. CLOUD AND BEMIDJI CONTEST WILL BE FAST Preparations Bemx Made for the Holding of a Suffrage Parade in the L{oming. ] Plans for Bem{dji’s biggest Fourth of July celebration.are near comple- tion. The committee, headed by E. B. Berman, is no\* completing the program. ) ¥ 5,000 Expected. Big colored posters advertising the celebration are being posted along every road and in every village with- in a radius of 50 miles. The city is preparing to entertain 5,00 guests. The cavalry parade, lead by the Bemidji naval militia’ and band, is believed to be one of the biggest events ever staged. Prizes will be of- fered for the best appearing horses and mount. % A Suffrage Parade. Preparations are being made to- day by Mrs. Mary Gamble for.the staging of a suffrage iparade. She plans on having several hundred girls and women march for the sut- frage cause. In the afternoon at the new Ath- letic park one of the fastest baseball games of the season will be staged. St. Cloud will cross bats with the Bemidji team and it will be a “battle royal” for the-purse of $150. Militia Race. In the evening there will be held a naval militia race. A cuter and two whale boats will be entered. There will be 13 men in the cutter and seven men each on ea,eh ‘whale boat. The purse will be $15. forthe . first Dlace and $10 for second place. The militia boys have already begun training for this event and it is be- lieved that the race will be close. Band to Play The Bemidji band under the direc- tion of L. Burchard will give con- certs during the day and in the even- was organized at a meeting of auto owners held at the office of the Se- curity Lumber company. A. L. Synnes is president of the club and George T. Hamery secretary and treasurer. The club went on record as favor- ing the observance of ““Good Roads Day” next Tuesday and will take an active part in making the most of the day. KKK KKK KKK KKK KK * . NYMORE NEWS * ¥ (By Special Correspondent) & KKK KKK KKK KK KK KKK Mrs. James Labree of Mizpah, Minn., is here visiting with her mo- ther, Mrs. Martin Johnson. Mrs. G. N. Evanson and children left Wednesday morning for Thief River Falls where they will visit for some time with relatives. Mrs. H. P. Erickson of Bemidji entertained a number of her friends from Nymore Wednesday afternoon. Among the guests were the Mes- dames Martin Johnson, Alfred John- son, O. J. Tagley, James Labree, Geo. Larson and Larson of Bemidji. Mrs. Joyce of Margie, Minn., is here visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Dan McGaffigan. Miss Claire Nangle, who has been attending St. Jospeh’s college at To- ronto, Canada, will be the guest of relatives and friends at eastern sum- mer resorts before returning to her home in Bemidji. Mr. Nangle will REPORTER Defeclivo Page meet his daughter in New York in July and will accompany her home. ing at eight o’clock. After the concert a display will be given. The program of events will prob- ably include a bicycle race, 18 years or under; girls’ nail driving contest; 100 yard dash, free for all; potato race, free for all; girls’ race, under 16 years; tug of war, farmers, ten men on each side; sock fight; tub race. Prizes from $20 for first place to one dollar for third place will be offered for different events. ROOSEVELT SUFFERS ANGTHER GOUGHING SPELL; SUFFERS PAIN (By United Press) New York, June 16.—It was ad- mitted this afternoon that Theodore Roosevelt had suffered another cough- ing spell and is feeling much worse. | His condition has alarmed his fam- ily. He speaks only in whispers and is reported to be in great pain. He refused to see politicians that called today for a conference. fire works New York, June 16.—There is a rumor that Roosevelt will confer with Hughes some time today. Hughes intends leaving here at three o’clock this afternoon for a week-end visit. Charles Ruggles, owner of the famous ‘“Ruggles Pines” is a visitor in the city. He recently returned from a trip to California. OF HINES IS ELEGTED HEAD OF LEAGUE County Sunday School Convention Comes to a Close; Carlson Vice President. FORTY DELEGATES ATTEND ANNUAL MEET IN BEMIDJI Much Good Work is Reported; Con- vention Reported a Big Success. Mrs. Charles Carter of Hines was elected president of the Beltrami County Sunday School association to succeed Mrs. C. E. Battles at the convention of the association yes- terday. 4 Carlson Vice President. The convention adjourned last evening after excellent reports of the work of ‘the Sundays schools had been reported. The meeting in Be- midji was a big success, there being about 40 delegates in attendance. A. T. Carlson of Bemidji was elected vice president. Kinney Secretary. Other officers elected by the asso- ciation are as follows: Secretary, Chester Kinney of Kel- liher; ‘treasurer, Emil S. Larson of Bemidji; elementary superintendent, Miss Lillian Mecregor of Bemidji; ad- vanced superintendent, Mrs. J. M. T'reeburg of Blackduck; adult super- intendent, Rev. J. E. Cadwell of Ny- more; teachers’ training superin- tendent, Mrs. M. F. Cunningham of Bemidji; home department and home visitor superintendent, Mrs. Given- McGee of Bemidji; missionary super- intendent, Miss Pauline Oberg of Blackduck; temperance superintend- ent, Mrs. J. D. Bogart of Funkley. g\a&fl““ FUREST rme IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CAUSES BIG DAMAGE Fire Near Fernie Still Raging in the Rocky Mountains; Damage Over $100,000. FIRE TRAVELING WITH VERY GREAT RAPIDITY Much Danger That Water Supply ‘at Fernie Will Become Exhausted. (By United Press) Winnipeg, June 16.—Dispatches from Fernie, British Columbia, state that forest fires near there have done $100,000 damage. The fires are still raging in Crow’s Nest pass in the Rockies near the United States bor- der. Had $1,000,000 Fire. Fernie is the scene of the million- dollar forest fire ten years ago. The weather at Fernie has been very warm during the past few weeks and dry for several days. The fire Legan seversi days ago and yesterday began travzling with great rapidity. Fire Fighiers Sent. Large crews of men have been sent to fight the fire. Fernie’s water supply is believed to be endangered. 1,000 CARRANZISTAS READY TOATTACKU. S. FORCES ON BORDER Will Clash With Americans if Latter Troops Cross Border After ART SMITH, AVIATOR, SERIOUSLY HURT IN FALL IN JAPAN (By United Press) Sappoho, Japan, June 16.—Art Smith, aviator, was seriously injured today when his aeroplane fell during a flight. i Smith was the aviator at the Min- nesota state fair last year. FIVE LOSE LIVES WHEN STEAMER BAER IS SUNK (By United Press) San Francisco, June 16.—Official announcement by the steamship com- pany that owned the steamer Baer, which was sunk yesterday, was that all but five of the 211 passengers aboard the steamer were rescued alive, RAILWAY EMPLOYES AND HEADS FAIL TO AGREE New York, June 16.—The confer- ence between railway managers and brotherhoods of locomotive engineers, firemen, conductors and trainmen has been closed as a result of failure to reach an agreement. The railway companies proposed to submit the dispute to the interstate commerce commission for arbitration but bro- therhood officials™declined. Whether or not a strike will be called is up to the brotherhoods. Attorney Thayer Bailey returned Thursday from a business trip to the Itwin cities. A Whole Trunk Full of Political Opinion (MORNING- G-O.P.— JUST WHAT STRENGTH (1) CANNOD MUSTER. AGAWST, Raiders, - REPLY TO CARRANZA TO BE SENT IMMEDIATELY Three Americans Dead and Six Are Wounded in Laredo, Texas, Raid. (By United Press) Bronsville, Tex., June 16.—One thousand Carranzistas are concentra- ted south of Sanignacio, Tex. Offi- cials anticipate that the U. 8. forces will clash with them if the American forces cross the border after the ban- dits of yesterday’s battle. Three Are Dead. Laredo, Tex., June 16.—Three Am- erican soldiers are dead and six wounded as a result of the latest Mexican raid on American territory, which occurred early yesterday morn- ing near the Rio Grande. No civil- ians were injured. The Mexican toll was last reported as eight known dead, a number wounded and several captured. In addition, 42 of the Mexican force were taken prisoners. To Send Reply. Washington, June 16.—Carranza’s reply is ready. On account of the re- cent border raids authorities will dis- patch the reply immediately. The note refuses Carranza’s demands for the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. BRAGDON CASE IS GIVEN TO THE JURY (By United Press) Minneapolis, June 16.—The case against Joseph W. Bragdon was given to the jury this afternoon. He was arrested on a vice charge. Mrs. M. E. Allen and daughter, Hazel, have gone to Duluth to attend the funeral of a friend, Miss Fannie By “HOP* NiX-Now-NIX-T can SEES THAT ONE— INTERVIEW S PUR-LENTY ! | DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION NOMINATES WILSON AND MARSHALL NO HYPHENATED NORWEGIANS SAYS RUSSELL IN TALK Scandinavians are True Americans, City Attorney Tells Delegates. SAETESDALSLAGET TO END SESSIONS TODAY Wanke Man is Eleoted President; Guests Taken on Auto Trip - Around Lake. “There is no such thing as a hy- phenated Scandinavian.” This: statement was morning in made this an address before the Saetesdalslaget national convention which is being held at the eity hall, by City Attorney Russell. “There is no hyphen in the alle- ziance of the Scandinavian born man to America,” said Attorney Rus- sell. “The past has proved this fact.” Trikute to Nelson, He told ol the services of the vian: io America during the ar. He paid an elegant trib- ute Lo Senator Knute Nelson of Min- nesota. Attorney Russell told of the ad- vantages of the city of Bemidji as a city, a railroad center and as a sum- mer resort. He invited the conven- tion to hold its meeting in this city again next year. His address was greeted with much applause. ite Saetesdalslaget opened its meeting in this city yesterday. There are about 300 delegates from all parts of the Northwest in the city. Officers Named: Late yesterday afternoon H. J. _| Bionaraa of Wanke, Minn., was elect- ed president. The other officers are: Vice president for Minnesota—G. C. Torguson 'of Glenwgod, Minn.; “vice president for.North Dakota—H. Hog- -+ tand of Kloten, N. D.; secretary—G. Grundeson of Griebrook, Minn.; treasurer—Arne Grundyson of Fish- er, Minn. The following directors were named: Eivind Aakhus of Grand Forks, Doery Rogsland of Grand Forks, Olaf Nesset of Thief River Falls and Olaf K. Loyland of Klo- ten, N. D. A program of music and addresses was given at the city hall yesterday afternoon. In the evening the delegates were entertained by a band concert given by the Bemidji band. The band was directed by L. Burchard and an ex- cellent concert was given. Program Given. The program last evening at the city hall included an address by At- torney Bratland of Ada, and D. Grundyson. Stories were told by Edwin Aakhus. A violin program was given by Miss Ansilya Sorenson and Sam Sorenson. Olaf Nesset of Thief River Falls sang ‘“Stev.” A short business program was held this morning at which several reso- lutions were adopted. The delegates were guests of the Bemidji Commercial club at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon and were tak- en on a trip around the lake. A business session was held after the trip. The convention wxll come to a close tonight. RANGE MINERS STRIKE; ORGANIZERS IN CHARGE (By United Press.) Virginia, Minn., June 16.—Virginia miners have voted to strike. They are being concentrated here from oth- er towns. They have served notice on Virginia police telling them to leave them alone saying that they have appolnted their own police. Virginia police have answered them by ordering them from the city by noon. Chicago organizers are in [kharge of the strike. Virgimia, Minn.,, June 16.—The striking iron ore workers formally have announced their intention to utterly disregard the police order to leave the city. They have their own police force of 100 men. Organizer Scarlitt is authority for the statement that three deputies would be shot for every miner if the. authorities start trouble. Mayor Charles Vandersluis will leave tonight for the twin cities on a business trip. He will return to Bemidji by automobile. Mrs. George L. Markham left todu Little Falls and St. Cloud.