Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 5, 1916, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI VOLUME XIV, NO. 162. BEHIDH, mmmso'u, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUL¥ 5,.1916: BRITISH AND FRENCH GUNS PREPARING WAY FOR ANOTHER lNFANTRY BEMIDJI HAS SANEST FOURTH CELEBRATION IN HISTORY OF CITY Program of Sports is Main Feature of Day; Weather Very Warm; No Injuries Reported. OVER 5,000 PEOPLE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE Many People Have Quiet Outings at the Many Lakes Surrounding City; Business is Good. Bemidji held the safest and sanest Fourth of July celebration in its his- vesterday. Not an accident traceable to fire- works was reported. No arrests z were made and the order of the 5,- \ 000 people who were in the city to take part in the celebration of Inde- pendence day was far above the av- erage. Merchants reported excellent busi- ness. Warm Weather Prevails. Warm weather prevailed and many family parties and picnies were held at the many lakes near Bemidji. A’ program of sports, including a baseball game, was the main feature of the celebration in Bemidji. Long before nine o’clock, when the first sport event was staged, the streets were crowded with people. Many firecrackers were exploded and the people gave evidence of enjoy- ment. ' The sport events were very good 4 and were promptly staged. Every kind of a contest, except a greased pig contest, was held. There was no greased pig contest as E. B, Berman was chairman of the Fourth com- mittee. The Bemidji band gave con- certs during the entire day. The military parade led by the band and by the Bemidji naval mili- tia attracted much attention. The naval militia boys, who were dressed in their white dress uniforms, made an excellent showing and were cheer- “ed time and time again. After the parade the ‘jackies” gave® a drill in front of the city hall. Prizes for the best decorated mounts in the par- ade were awarded to Mrs. William Chichester, first, and Conrad La- jambe, second. A Tug of War. In the afternoon a tug of war staged between farmers living north of Bemidji and south of Bemidji. The farmers south of Bemidji were the winners. The baseball game at the new ath- letic park was the big feature of the afternoon program. In the evening a program of water sports was held. T. Saxon won the boys’ swimming race with Ray John- son second. Heffron and Torgerson won the canoe race and Ledeaux Brothers were awarded second place. In the naval militia boat race which was the main feature of the evening program, the “I” boat won by a boat length. The ‘“M” boat was second. The day’s program was completed with~a display of fireworks. The results of the races are as fol- lows: Boys' Bicycle Race—John Simons, first prize, a §5 lamp given by Hector Brown; Clemons Chase, second prize, 2; Harry Steenstrup, third prize, $1. Girls’ Nail Driving Contest—Miss Ruth Wentworth, first prize $2; Em- ma Bjerklund, second prize $1. 100-yard dash, free for all—Wil- liam Flynn, first prize, $3; Aleck Ripple, second prize, $2. Potato Race—Ed. Titus, first prize, $2; Raymond Johnson, second prize, (4 $1. Boys’ Race, for boys under 16 years of age—John Simons, first prize, $2; Raymond Johnson, second prize, $1. Cracker Eating Contest. Cracker Eating Contest—William Guerard, first prize, $2; George De- .clusin, second prize, $1. ARABS IN TUNIS This intere: French army. citement of the past fortnight: ing photograph has just been receive The picture ‘contrasts rather strongly wi ed from Tunis, and shows . ith scenes in American recruiti 1g stations durmg the ex- ENLIST FOR SERVICE IN THE FRENCH ARNY Er — enlisting in tite BEMIDJI DEFEATS PINE RIVER BY A SCORE OF 5 T0 1 Visitors Never Dangerous ;' Score in Last Frame With Two Men Out. KANNERBERG IN GOOD FORM; FRANK INJURED Tanner Makes Great Catch; Budreau Knocks a Home Run in Eighth Inning. Another victory was added to Be- midji's list yesterday afternoon when the home team won from Pine River by a score of 5 to 1. The visitors were never dangerous and up to the ! ninth inning had not scored. In the last frame with two men out three successive hits netted the Pine River nine its lone tally. In Good Form, Kannerberg was in great form and up to the ninth inning had allowed only two hits, one of their being a serateh infield hit. In the first three innings neithgr side scored. In the fourth Bemidji counted twice on a base on balls and two hits. ‘Anothér was added in the sixth on a hit and a sacrifice by Howe. In the seventh inning Howe rcached first when the left fielder daropped his fly. Knocks Home Run. Budreau sent him in ahead of him with a long home run drive over the right field fence. In the first half of the ninth Pine River secured one score on three successive singles by Kinler, Kline and Coppes. Zigmund was given a base on balls, again filling the bases. Kannerberg retired the side by throw- out Kline out at home. Longest of Season. Budreau’s home run in the eighth was the longest home run of the sea- son, clearing the fence by 50 feet. Frank had one of his fingers split open in the ninth ihning. Brickson went behind the bat and Berrigan went to first base. Tanner made a great catch of Cop- pes’ drive in the fifth inning, spear- ing it on a dead run. Not an error was made by the Be- KK KKK KKK KK KKK KKK * COLONEL ROOSEVELT READY TO GO TO MEXICO (By United Press) Oyster Bay, July 5.—Col. Roosevelt unexpectedly spoke yesterday, stating that if “‘something happens in Mex- ic, I'm going.” He challenged young un- married men to follow him.. “I won’t take married men with dependent families,” -he said. “I say something in re- gard to Mexico because if what happened in Mexico during the past three years is peace, I prefer war.” dok ok ok ok XK kK Kk okt kK ok ok ok ok ok ok * ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok KKK KKK KK KKK KKK A il ° Pine River— Robideau 3b . Ostby 2D . Heileg ¢ - corBrrono Gt i G 0 g | ondoononw? B ol coornrorcst ol cccoornwon 32 Score by innings: Bemidji . Pine River X Simmary—Home ruv, Budrean; pagsed balls, Heileg 1; bases on balls, o nerbere 2, Off Thomas 25 hit by pltohed balls® [rank, Robideau; struck out, by Kannerberg 7, by Thomas 3; left on bases, Bemidji.6, Pine River 6. ESCAPED FEDERAL PRISONER ARRESTED Otto Salstrom, who escaped from A. Reed, deputy Federal officer, sev- eral months ago, was captured at Pennington yesterday while celebrat- ing July 4. He was taken into cus- tody by Posseman Johnson. Salstrom was arrested on a charge of selling ligor to Indians at Cass Lake. BEMIDJI MAN'S NAME ON GASUALITY LIST (By Continental News Service) Boston, Mass., July 5.—Three lists of casualties received here by mid- night cable . show 700 Canadian troops killed, wounded or missing on French battle fields. The lists include the following Minnesotans: Thomas Patrick Wil- son, 411 Park avenue, Bemidii, wounded; Harry 8. McMillan, Duluth, = o o S o &3 - o - - o o = =2 2 z 58l 1; Bicycle Race, free for all Slater, first prize, $56 Kern Olson, sec- ond prize, $3. Sack Race for Boys—Paul Barrette first prize, $2; Ted Sexton, second prize, $1; Stewart Sullivan, third prize, 50 cents. Girls' Race, for girls under " 16 years of age—Ella Goerke, first prize, 3 $1; Helen Davis, second prize, 50 % cents. F. G. Troppman was awarded the first prize for the best decorated windows in the city. Gill Brothers Clothing store was awarded second prize. Both stores had very well ar- ranged and very appropriate window displays. & i regular meeting of the Junior Commercial club will be held tonight in the club rooms. ‘The chautauqua ganized tonight. ticket selling cnmpllxn wlll be or- midii infield yesterday. wounded; Oscar Soberg, Lakeville, Bemidji— AB. R. 'H. P.O. 1. | killed; Harold S. Tarry, Duluth, E. Bailey 3b 3 6 g 117 : g wounded; J. T. Karley, Cass Lake, Diadion s 40 % & 2 0|missing, believed killed in action. Brank o 2 0 14 39 — Erickson 1b . 3 Howe of . g 2 1 1 0 1|° Mrs B. Brechetand daughter, Miss ‘é"%’:fi;" T : 3 1 1 o oflone, arrived last evening from Min- Kannerberg p ... 4 0 A o = _“ neapolis and will spend the next few 3 5 8 27 15 1|months at Grand Forks Bay. Leslie SCOOP .55 REPORTER KELLIHER MAN 1S ARRESTED CHARGED WITHINTRODUCTION Floyd Reines Taken Into Custody on Ligucr Charge; Alleged That He Brought in Liquor. TEAMS (F HORSES AND MULES TAKEN Reported That Attempt Was Made to Smuggle 14 Barrels of Beer From Nebish to Kelliher, A. H. Jester, deputy United States marshal, today arrested Floyd Raines of Kelliher on a charge of introdu- cing liquor-into “Indian territory at Kelliher. Complaint was sworn out by J. P. Brandt, special Indian offi- cer. . It is reported that Brandt and a number of Indian officers went to Kelliher yesterday. They went a mile north of Kelliher and met Raines and another man driving two teams to Kelliher. The Indian officers seized 14 barrels of beer in the wag- ons. They also confiscated two norses and two mules. Two canvas covered wagons with Raines in charge are alleged to have been loaded with the liquor at Neb- ish. When the Indian officers came up to the wagons they report that they found Raines with a rifie across his knees. He immediately surren- dered and the officers destroyed the larger part of the 1,680 pints of beer found. Largest Shipment. Outside of the Thompson-Nelson case in Bemidji, this is the largest amount of liquor seized for some time. Raines appeared before Judge H. A. Simonis, U. S. commissioner, this afternoon with his attorney, H. L. Huffman, waived examination and gave $500 bail for his appearance at the term of United States court at Fergus Falls. EXAMINATION FOR NEBISH POSTVASTER The United States Civil Service commission has announced that on July 22 an examination will be held in Bemidji for the position of fourth class postmaster at Nebish. The com- pensation for the office during the past year was $295. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Coch- ran of Bena, at St. Anthony’s hos- pital, this morning, a daughter. CARRANZA'S REPLY IS DELIVERED TO STATEDEPARTMENT Formally Annources That Mexico is Willing to Mediate, Leaving to Latin-Americans, UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS Demand for Withdrawal of Troops is Not Reiterated; Mobilization Continues. (By United Press) Washington, July 5.—Completely. pacificatory is the Carranza reply-to the U. S. communication. It was de- livered to the state department this The reply is brief and em- phasizes the significance of the re- lease of the American prisoners at Carrizal as indicative of Mexican friendliness. Ready to Mediate. The reply formally announces Mex- ico’s willingness to mediate, leaving the entire situation to the Latin- American republics, directly or indi- rectly. The embarrassment of U. S. troops remaining on Mexican soil is emphasized but the demand for their withdrawal is not reiterated. Washington officials will con- tinue the negotiations with Carranza as proposed in the Mexican note. It is not known yet whether mediation will be made through Latin-American republics or direct. Secretary Lan- sing today stated that he had re- jected Bolivia's offer recently because Carranza’s reply had not been re- ceived. morning. Save the Day. The pacifist Mexican reply reveals remarkable but unofficial diplomacy. There was a time when Carranza would have sent a defiant reply to Wilson’s demands. This was slight- 1y over a week ago. Then American and Mexican leaders started work, |’ Samuel Gompers led them and they convinced Carranza that President Wilson was sincere in keeping his hands off Méxican territory. This finally saved the day. Watch for Ship. Washington, July 5.—The navy department today wirelessed to all vessels in the nearby southern waters to be on the lookout for the trans- port Monterey, carrying refugees from Mexico. The Monterey last wirelessed that she was running in- to a typhoon. Spy is Arrested. ‘Washington, July 5.—An Ameri- can spy has been caught carrying American troop dispositions to the Mexicans. St. Paul, Minn., July 5.—Mechan- ics, teamsters, cooks, blacksmiths, farriers, barbers, shoemakers, besides men for cannoneers and electricians, are needed here to complete the af- tillery wing of the Minnesota Na- tion Guard for active service. This announcement was made today by Captain Wallace Cole of Battery A, First Field artillery, under whose di- rection the reorganization of this unit has just been effected. Fund is Penniless. St. Paul, Minn.,, July 5.—Actual work on assembling funds for mem- bers of the Minnesota National Guard started today, when St. Paul looked to Minneapolis for its §8,000. The fund, under the direction of State Treasurer Gooding, was penniless this morning, although the governor is- sued an appeal almost two weeks ago for funds to help the state guards- men and their families during this crisis. Examinations Completed. Camp Bomleter, Fort Snelling, Minn., July 5.—Federal physical ex- aminations of Minnesota’s citizen sol- diers along with a federal examina- tion of their equipment for the grim business of war was completed today. Istrike of iron miners throughout the “Ready in 24 hours” was the word You Kids Will Get Pinched For Shootin’ Crackers On The 5th about the camp today jlut as it hns been the word about the camp ever since the mobilization started. It was still the consensus of opinion today that Minnesota’s guard would not be able to move in its entiréty, for several days, perhaps weeks. STRIKERS ACCUSED OF MURDER IN JAIL UNDER HEAVY GUARD Four Range Strikers are Taken to Duluth; Fear Strikers Will At- tempt Rescue. TWO MEN ARE KILLED; STRIKE LEADERS ARRESTED Order Follows Killing; Boisterous Element is Sobered by Tragedy. . (By United Press) Duluth, July ' 5.—Four strikers charged with murder following Mon- day night’s killing of two men have been jailed here and are under heavy guard, It is feared that strik- ers from the range will attempt a rescue. Union Head Held. Carlo Tresca, Italian strike leader, Joseph Gilday, president of the Vir- ginia miners’ union, Frank Little of Chicago, an organizer, and another man are held on a chafgge of first de- gree murder in connection with the killing of James Myron and Thomas Ladvalla, The situation on the range over the Fourth was reported quiet. Order followed the Killing of the two men. The boisterous element of the strik- ers were sobered by the tragedy. Two Men Killed. Biwabik, Minn.; July 5.—James, Myron, a special deputy sheriff in the employ”of St: Louis” county, and Thomas Ladoulla, a _teamster,. .are dead, Edward Schubisky, a regular deputy sheriff, in critical condition and several others are suffering slight injuries as a a result of the most se- rious clash between I. W. W. strikers and the authorities to date in- the Iron Range district. Went to Serve Warrants, The trouble occurred late Monday afternoon when Deputies Schnblsky and Myron, accompanied by two spe- cial mine police, went to the home of Philip Maesonovich near the Bel- grade mine to serve warrants charg- ing two boarders there with disorder- ly conduct and inciting to riot. Dep- uty Schubisky was ahead and entered the house some distance ahead of Myron. Suddenly a fusilade of shots was heard and Myron' fell.to the ground in front of the house, dead. Peaceable Citizen is One Victim. Thomas Ladvalla, the other victim, was passing the property with a horse and wagon. He, too, toppled over with a bullet through his heart. As Schubisky entered the house, he was set upon, he says, by the man and wife, and two other boarders, be- lieved to be the ones for whom he held warrants, The woman, he says, hit him over the head with a pole, knocked him down and seriously in- jured him. Other deputies, speedily summoned from other parts of the town, sur- rounded the house. When they saw they were outnumbered, the inmates of the shack surrendered. A mob of strikers and sympathizers. assembled within a few minutes and for a while threatened the deputies gs they at- tempted to remove the wounded men, one of the prisoners being shot twice through the hip. A hurry call for help was sent to the sheriff’s head- quarters down town and several reg- ular deputies and mine guards re- sponded. All were rushed to Vir- ginia, the wounded being taken to the hospital and the prisoners to the By "HOP’ Troops in Deadlock; Few Advances are Reported; Brice Blames Germany. TEUTONS ROUTE RUSSIANS . IN HAND T9 HAND FIGHT American Steamer is Sunk in Colli- siofl in English Channel; Boy Named Lieutenant. (By United Press) London, July 5.—The supreme al- lied offensive today entered the sec- ond phase with the British and French guns preparing the way for another infantry rush. British guns that prepared the way for previous drives are being moved up and have started action against the third line of German trenches. Boy Made Lieutenant. Berlin, July 5.—Prince William, aged 10, has been made lieutenant in the Germany army in keeping with the Hohenzellorn House custom. Resume Big Drive, . Paris, July - 5.—(Official)—The . French last night resumed their great drive on both banks of the river Somme, American steemer Sunk. . London, July 5.—The American steamer Jacob Luckenbach has been - sunk in a collision in the channel. Progress Futher. e London, July 5.—The British troops have progressed further in the heavy fighting between Ancre and Somme.. Armies Deadlocked. London, July 5.—The armies are dealocked in the allied offensive. ‘Neither the British nor German arm- i2s are reported advancing. The Rus- sians have-begun an entirely new of: fensive near Baronavachi. French Advance, Paris, July 5.—(Official). French have advanced to with miles of Peronne.. Russians Repulsed. Berlin, July 5.—(Official)—In a : stubborn’ hand to hand fight, the Germans have repulsed the Russians near Naranovitchi. Blames Germany. London, July 5.—Viscount Brice, former ambassador to the United States, threw back upon Germany the responsibility for continuing the world war when addressing a lunch- eon here today. Teutons Transferred. British Headquarters in France, July 5.—German units from the Ver- dun front have appeared in action - against the British north of Somme. They have been transferred on ac- count of the allied offensive. NAVAL MILITIA TO BE IHSPEGTEI] MUIHMY : Lieut. E. A. Barker of the Bemidjl naval militia 'today -announced that the Bemidji militia would be inspect- ed next Monday evening. * He ordered every man to he pres- ent. No one will be: excused. The Bemidji militia will leave on its annual cruise July 12. ¥ JEWETT DAMAGES CAR; UIIABI.E Tll ENTER RAGE (By United Press) St.- Paul, Minn., July 5.—The Snell- ing Speedway races were a fizzle yes- terday. There were four races. scheduled and only one was run, The gate receipts did not pay for the prizes. The management was indif- ferent to starting the races on that account. The race scheduled to start at two o’clock was two hours late and the: spectators sat in the broiling sun. The state militia paraded, thinking that they would get ten' per cent of the proceeds. . The management sta- ted that there were no proceeds so the militia will probably not get any- thlng C. W. Jewett of Bemidji in his "Be— » midji made” racer blew out a cylin- der head in practice and was unable to enter the race yesterday. o Mrs.” C. A. Knapp' left Tuesda; evaylnx tor Laurel, Neb., ‘where nhc_