Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 26, 1916, Page 1

4 THE BEMIDJI VOLUME XIV, NO. 155. ; - istorical Soclety United States Sends An COLONEL ROOSEVELT URGES PROGRESSIVES T0 SUPPORT HUGHES Definitely Refuses Nomination in Letter to Bull Moose National Committee, THREE PARTIES ARE STILL EVIDENT TODAY Colonel Bases Support Upon Necessity for Patriotic American Citizens, (By United Press) Chicago, June 26.—Colonel Roose- velt today definitely refused the Pro- gressive nomination for president in a letter to the Bull Moose committee, urging them to support Hughes for president. He based his support up- on necessity for patriotic Americans. To State Committees. Three parties were evident when the met here today. One faction favors continuance, second faction favors Roosevelt’s suggestions and the third faction would submit the question to state committees. Roosevelt’s letter in part follows: “I wish to extend my heartiest and most unstinted admiration for the character and services of the men and women who made up the Progressive nation convention in 1916. I can give them no higher praise than to say in all respects they stood level with the men and women who in 1912 Jjoined at Chicago to found the Pro- gressive party. These two conven- tions, in character, in disinterested- ness, in vision, in insight, in high purpose, and in desire to render prac- tical service to the people, typified ex- actly what such bodies ought to be in a great self-governing democracy. They represented the spirit which moved Abraham Lincoln and his poli- tical associates during the decade pre- ceding the close of the Civil War. No New Party. “The Progressive movement has been given an incalculable impetus by what the Progressive* party has done. Our strongest party antagonists have accepted and enacted into law, or embodied in their party platforms, very many of our important prinei- ples. Much has been accomplished in awakening the public to a better un- derstanding of the problems of social and industrial welfare. “Yet it has become entirely evident that the people under existing condi- tions are not prepared to accept a third party. “It is impossible for us Progressives to abandon our convictions. But we are faced with the fact that as things actually are the Progressive national organization no longer offers the means whereby we can make these convictions effective in our national life. Under such circumstances, our duty is to do the best we can, and not to sulk because our leadership is re- Jjected, Guilty of Shortcoming. “The present administration, dur- ing its three years of lifs, has been guilty of shortcomings more signal than those of any administration since the days of Buchanan. From the standpoint of national honor and in- terest, it stood on an even lower level than the administration of Buchan- an. No administration in our his- tory has done more to relax the spring of the national will and to deaden the national conscience. Will Support Hughes. “In ‘my judgment, the nomination of Mr. Hughes meet the conditions set forth in the statement of the Pro- gressive national committee, issued last January, and in my own state- ments. Under existing conditions, the nomination of a third ticket would, in my judgment, be merely a move in the interest of the election of Mr, Wilson. I regard Mr. Hughes as a man whose public record is a guarantee that ‘he will not merely stand for a program of clean-cut straight-out Americanism before elec- tion, but will resolutely and in good faith put it through if elected.” He is beyond all comparison better fitted to be president than Mr. Wilson. It would be a grave detriment to the country to re-elect Mr. Wilson. I shall, therefore, strongly support Mr. Hughes. Such being the case, it is unnecessary to say that I cannct ac- cept the nomination on a third ticket. 1 do not believe that there should be a third ticket. I believe that when my fellow Progressives cocly con- sider the question they will for the most part take this position. They and 1 have but one purpose—the pur- pose to serve our common country. It is my deep convicticn that at this moment we can serve it only by sup- Progressive national committee " (Continued oa Page %) HHH KKK KKK KKK KKK SUNDAY’S EVENTS REGARDING MEXICO Washington officials make public a note from Carranza avowing responsibility for Carrizal attack. ~ Secretary Lansing replied ‘with an ulti- matum demanding the imme- diate release of American cap- tives, the return of property and a definition by Carranza of his position. ‘Wood arranges for the imme- diate dispatch to the border of thousands of national guards. Captain Morey of the Tenth cavalry, which was ambushed, arrived at the American lines, after sending an account of the battle while he thought he was dying from wounds. Carranza bars all Mexicans from leaving the country on * x * * x *x * x * * x x x x * Major General Leonard * * * * x x *x * * x x * account of military necessity. * * Kk Kk kk k ok k ok ok sk ok ko k kok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok k ok ok ok KKK KKK KK KKK KKK CASEMENT PLEADS NOT GUILTY AND TREASONTRIAL OPENS (By London, June 26.—On the charge that he “did traitorously contrive and intend to aid the enemy,” Sir Roger Casement today faced a jury in his United Press) trial for life in the great London law courts. He entered a plea of not guilty and a jury from a special venire of 150 men was secured in less than an hour. Enormous Crowd. England’s first high treason trial, with two exceptions, for 65 years, drew an enormous vari-peopled crowd in historic Fleet street and around ; ancient law courts many hours be- fore the trial was scheduled to com- mence. Not since Parnell, Irish party lead- er in Parliament, successfully defied the London Times, in 1887, to prove charges of traitorous conduct against him and thus put the party and a great section of the Irish people on trial, has such British public inter- est been lent to a law proceeding in- volving Ireland. Parnell’s trial stretched from February to October. Casement’s trial is expected to be fin- ished in at least three weeks. Sentence Commuted. A second trial for high treason in recent years, that of Colonel Arthur Lynch, a member of Parliament, was only a little less noteworthy. Lynch was found guilty in 1903 of partici- pating in the Boer war on the side of the Boers. He was condemned to death, but his sentence was commu- ted to life imprisonment. BOARD OF REVIEW . GRAND RAPIDS NINE DEFEATS BEMIDJI IN FAST GAME SUNDAY Final Score is 6 to 5; Booth Knocks Home Run in Ninth BIGGEST CROWD OF SEASON SEES CONTEST Bemidji Fights an Uphill Game; Ties Score in the Eighth Inning. . 1t was a case of “too much Booth” in the baseball game Sunday after- noon at the new athletic park be- tween Bemidji and Grand Rapids, the latter team winning by a score of 6 to 5. Reinforced by two star players, D. Booth and C. Booth of the famous Hibbing nine, recognized as the fast- est in the state outside of the Amer- ican association teams, Grand Rapids was victorious in one of the most thrilling battles ever seen on a Be- midji diamond. Carroll Worst Offender, Carroll Booth, the stocky little third baseman, was the worst offend- er, cutting off hits and runs by his brilliant fielding and it was this gen- tleman who marched up to the plate in the first half of the ninth, with the score a tie and after having two strikes, hoisted the ball over the cen- ter field fence for a home run. It was ‘“some” hit. D. Booth was in the box for Grand Rapids, allowing six hits. Was Anybody’s Game. It was anybody’s game up to the ninth inning. Bemidji fought an up- hill game and by timely hitting and good baserunning tied the game in the eighth. Grand Rapids was shut out in the first inning, the first three men going out. Bemidji scored in its half on an error, a base on balls and a hit. In the second inning D. Booth got a short hit over short, E. Farrell was safe on an error and Erskine.reached first on an error, the bases being fill- ed with no one out. D. Booth was forced out at home by Benton and Farell scored on a wild pitch. Kan- nerberg then tightened up and struck out the next two men. Two Scores in Third. In the third inning Grand Rapids secured two more scores on two hits and an error. The Rapids team also counted two more in the fourth on three hits. TWOWEEKSBEFORE GENERALEXODUSOF MINNESOTA GUARD| Mobilization at Fort Snelling is Prac- tically Completed; Work BURNQUIST REVIEWS TROOPS IN ST. PAUL Reserve Militia to Be Organized to Attend to Internal State To Go Immediately. St. Paul, June 26.—(By United Press)—“Don’t wait for the state guard to be mobilized as a unit, Perfect mobilization at the border.” This was the or- der received today from the Central department by General Wood. This may mean the im- mediate departure of the Min- neapolis companies for the bor- der, May Go Tonight. St. Paul, June 26.— (By United Press)—There is a possibility that some members of the Min- nesota guard will be ordered south tonight. (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., June 26.—Minne- sota’s national guard was almost com- pletely mobilized at Fort Snelling to- day. If Washington authorities should order them to the Mexican frontier at once, they would probably be able to entrain in two weeks. If they are not ordered to Mexico at once, it may take three weeks to get the troops “reasonably preparéd.” Take Two Weeks. This was the situation today when the guard went into the second week of its preparedness for Mexican duty. Major General Wright today stated that it would take two weeks before a general exodus of the Miunesota troops. The second batralion of the First regiment, however, will be ready to go within a few days. Governor Burnquist reviewed the troops here yesterday. Large crowds of people witnessed the parade. Minnesota Low. Realizing that Minnesota’s condi- tion of preparedness is lower than that of almost every other state, the national guard today jumped into the game of getting ready. Tents had been erected for the sol- Bemidji counted twice in the fifth on two hits, a base on balls and a sacrifice. Neither side scored in the sixth or seventh. In the eighth inning Bemidji tied the score on a hit, an error and a passed ball. With the score a tie the Bemidji fans were rooting for a victory, but Mr. Booth of Hibbing sounded the death knell by politely lifting one over the fence. The Be- midji team was retired one-two-three BEGINS SESSIONS The city board of réview began its sessions at the city hall today with the city assessor, T. J. Lloyd. It is believed that the board will be in session for several weeks. The board is composed of Mayor Charles W. Vandersluis, Aldermen Miller, Bailey, Lahr and Foucault. GITY GOUNGIL TO HOLD MEET TONIGHT The Bemidji city council will hold a regular meeting at the city hall tonight. Several street matters will be taken up for consideration. A. Norrie, tailor, returned today rom a month’s vacation with his fam- ily at Turtle Lake. He will reopen his -tailoring establishment Thurs- day. THE CUB in the ninth inning. The largest crowd of the season attended the game. " All the stands were crowded. The score: Bemidji E. Bailey 8b. Tanner rf . Diedrich ss . Frank ¢ ... Erickson'1b . Berrigan cf Bodreau 2b Howe If . Kannerbe: I w ] ) - | i ssrocren | somn Grand Rapids C. Booth 3b H. McAlpine 2b Whaling ss D. Booth p E. Farrell ¢ Brskine of Benton 1b Betz If ... R. McAlpine rf B. Farrel cf .- ) B GonpRon ... i | coomowmmnaPhl noxoconont 5 5 5 4 3 1 4. .4 1 3 ol soonororrual noccornsol | ho g ° 2| coonormpunlial rrocowornal e ° Ll siusisuedtiol sennacaanl o 3 - @ Score by innings: Bemidji 10002002 Grand Rapids . 01220000 1—6 Summary—Two-base hits, Howe, C. Booth, Frank; home run, ~C. Booth; passed balls, Farrell 2; wild pitch, D. Booth 1, Kannerberg 1;.bases on balls, oft Kannerberg 2, off Booth 2; struck out (Continued on Page 4) diers several days ago. Kitchens had BEMIDJT, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1916, Uol‘ti'm‘atum To Mexico | Immediate Release of " Prisoners CAPTAIN MOREY FOUND; TELLS Mexico. terday. General Trevino, the United move to the south, east or west from sions into Mexican territory. receipt on May 21. lowed. jcan soldiers were taken prisoners. The United States in its ultimatum to Mexico states that the government of the United States can place no other construction upon the Mexican communieation that it is intended as a formal avowal of a deliberately hostile act against the forces of the U. 8. now in Mexico, and the -an- nouncement of the purpose to attack U. S. men without provocation when- ever they move from the present po- sitions in pursuance of the object for which they were sent to Mexico, not- withstanding that these acts do not involve unfriendly intent but to pro- tect the U. S. from bandit raids. Demand Statement. Therefore, says the ultimatum, the U. S. demands the immediate release of prisoners taken in the encounter at Carrizal, with any property of the U. 8. taken with them, and the gov- ernment of the U. S. expects an early statement from your government re- garding its course of action. This statement must be made through usual channels and not through sub- ordinate military commanders. Congressional leaders today were prepared to receive a message from President Wilson. Chairman ~Flood of the house foreign affairs commit- tee told his colleagues today that war seems a certainty. Senator Stone was in an hour'’s conference with the president today. He then admitted that the situation was exceedingly acute and would make no denial that war was virtu- ally here. Morey at Ranch San Antonic, June 26.—General Pershing today wired to General Fun- ston that he found Captain Morey of been erected and showers baths in tents were ready for use. Plumbing to increase sanitation, emptying into the intersection of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers into which the fort’s grounds jut, had been built, Hardening Drills. Today’s work consisted of harden- ing drills and getting the soldier boys on speaking terms with their rifles. Long hikes will probably not be started before tomorrow, which is the date for St. Paul’s civic patri- otism day. By Mayor Irvin’s proc- lamation tomorrow was set aside for flag waving and patriotic demonstra- tions. Organization of a reserve militia to attend to internal state affairs while the regular state militia is in Federal serviee, as decided upon Saturday, was the subject of another confer- ence today between Governor Burn- quist, Maj. Gen. Wood and Brig. Gen. Wright into whose care the regulars passed today. Means of appealing to patriotism of those that can’t go to the front, were completed today. This process, it is said, will consist of get- ting these patriots to contribute money to a fund to keep the families of guardsmen ordered to the border. What is called enthusiasm is in large part extraordinary capacity for the production of noise—Albany Journal. the ambushed Tenth cavalry with four negro troopers at the San Luis ranch. General Funston yesterday re- ceived from General Pershing a let- ter that Captain Morey of the am- bushed Tenth cavalry wrote While lying wounded in a hole after the Carrizal affair. The letter recites that during a parley Mexican sol- diers came out of Carrizal. The Am- ericans fearing that they would be attacked formed in battle array. Captain Morey had been without food and water for several hours when found. How he got back to the lines is not known. Forces Withdrawing. Chihuahua City, June 26.—The American expeditionary forces which have been at Namiquipa are with- drawing to El Valle. Troops Go South. ‘Washington, June 26.—New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connec- ticut and Vermont troops, ordered to the border, left today. Use Machine Guns. Columbus, June 26.—Sam Harris, a survivor of the Carrizal attack, brought to the border suffering from wounds, today stated that the Mexi- cans surprised the U. S. troops with machine guns. “We did not know they wanted to fight,” said Harris. - “Had we known we could have given No, ScoopzHad_Not Been Drinking Carrizal is Demanded Government Places No Other Conm'u’etion Upon Mexico’s Communication That It is Intended as a Formal Avowal of a Deliberate Hostile Act; Senator Stone Says Situation is Acute, THE MEXICAN ATTACK AT CARRIZAL i (By United Press) Washington, June 26.—The United States has sent an ultimatum to ) Carranza’s reply to President Wilson’s note was made public yes- It says, referring to the Carrizal troops were instructed to prevent the U. S. troops from making excur- Several Men Killed. Trevino, says the note, told General Pershing and he acknowledged The note further says that notwithstanding orders, the U. S. troops ware discovered near Carrizal and an engagement fol- Several men on both sides were killed and the wounded Amer- NAVAL MILITIA 0 MEET TONIGHT T0 PREPAREFORGALL Everything to Be Placed in Readi- ness to Entrain on a Few : Hours’ Notice. Taken at IFIVE MEN ENLIST IN THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD OF : Plans Being Made to Organize a Vol- unteer Battalion in incident, that through Bemidji. States troops were warned not to ST points now located and that his Eight Enlistments. St. Paul, June 26.—(By United Press)—Eight enlistments - for the Minnesota naval militia were made here Sunday. The re- cruits have been sent to Duluth for training. The Bemidji naval militia is or- dered to meet at the city hall to- night to mark clothing and to pre- pare equipment to be ready to en- train for a training station on a few hours notice. It is believed that the militia will be called inside of several days. The militia will probably_ be called immediately in case of a declaration of war. Return From Duluth, Lieut. E. A. Barker, Lieut. Junior Grade R. B. Lycan and Ensign Wil- liam McDonald returned to Bemidji early this morning from Duluth where they went Saturday to take a physical examination. Lieut. Barker stated this morning that everything would be placed in readiness preparatory to moving im- mediately upon receipt of a call. Two New Recruits. The Bemidji naval militia is re- cruiting men every day. Recruits will be received up to the time that a call is issued. After that time re- cruits will not be accepted as it will be impossible for the local division ‘| totake .“green” men with them: Two recruits were received ~this morning. They are Robert J. Davis and Arthur Goerke. Several other men filled out enlistment papers and are taking a physical examination this afternoon. Returns to Regiment. Lieut. Mallette of Minneapolis, of the First regiment of the Minnesota National Guard, recruited five men in Bemidji Sunday. He returned to his regiment last evening. The men recruited are Clyde Martin, Charles Smith, Iver Iverson, Lyle Noble and Fredolph Jacobson. Several women made application according to Lieut. Mallette, to be- come Red Cross nurses. Inasmuch as they were not nurses their applica- tions were not accepted. Volunteer Company. Several former members of the na- tional guard and regularly army in Bemidji are making preparations for the organization of a volunteer com- pany in case there is a call for volun- teers. It was pointed out today that per- haps a battalion could be organized in Bemidji and the surrounding dis- trict. As soon as a call for volun- teers is issued men will be enlisted. Several members of the Bemidji band today stated that if a call is issued they would enlist. Preparations are also being made in Bemidji for a parade and demon- stration in case the Bemidji militia is called. - That Bemidji will give its fighting men a “royal” departure is almost certain. BAER RETURNS_ FRON DEMOGRATIC GORVENTION H. C. Baer, cashier of the Security State bank, has returned from St. Louis where he attended the Demo- cratic national convention. “The convention was very well managed,” said Mr. Baer today. - Mr. Baer visited in Kansas City, Mo., before returning to Bemidji. He stated that the war feeling was very intense there. them plenty. Guess as it was they got enough.” Discuss Mediation. ‘Washington, June 26.—The min- isters of Paraguay and Equador have asked Mexican Ambassador Arren- dendo if Carranza would accept medi- ation. Arrendendo replied that he was expecting instructions. Consulate Destroyed. Eagle Pass, June 26.—American refugees arriving here report that Carranza soldiers and civilians, led by the mayor, destroyed the American consulate at Torreon on June 18. Not Stated. Mexico City, June 26.—Officials stated today that the Mexican reply to the Wilson ultimatum had not been started. It is impossible to fore- cast when the note will be sent or to get any comment in advance. AUSTRIANS RETREAT ~ FROM TRENTINO FRONT Russians Advance. London, June 26.—A dispatch from Rome says that the Rus- sians broke through the Carpa- thian mountains into Transyl- vania in advancing from Buko- ‘wina., (By United Press) Rome, June 26.—(Official)—The Austrigns have begun a general re- treat from the Trentino front. London, June 26.—The Earl of Sandwich, formerly attached to the British embassy, is dead. Paris, June 26.—(Official)—The French captured several German trenches Sunday between Fumin and Chenois Woods. London, June 26.—Every surface indication toward the beginning of the long expected super-offensive of the Allies, is breaking out with the terrific smash against the Austrian front. Italians drove the Austians back on the 15-mile front. GRITIGIZES MILITIA; KILLED AFTER FALL (By United Press) Duluth, Minn,, June 26.—A man who is believed to be John Bryan, 35, is dead. He criticized the Eveleth company of the Minnesota National Guard as it was changing-cars here for St. Paul yesterday. Leonard Humphrey is being held by the auth- orities. Humphrey says that Bryan pushed into the crowd and called the militia men scab strike breakers. Humphrey pushed Bryan away. Bryan fell and died enroute to the hospital. Periions that will not take good ad- vice usually take much that is bad. By "HOP" ' AVIATOR NILES DIES AT OSHEOSH, WISCONSIN (By .United Press) Oshkosh, Wis., June 26.—Aviator Niles, who had a world-wide reputa- tion as an aviator, died here today following injuries sustained in an ac- cident. g : and Miss Esther Nelson of Minneap- E, Taber, 1116 Beltrami avenu Miss Ella Nelson of Fargo, N. D., olis are visiting their sister, Mrs. L.