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

-~ | i VOLUME XIV, NO. 189. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, EVENING, AUGUST 5, 1916. FORTY CENTH-PEHR-MONTS hs “'ane,,t,' > GERMAN TROOPS REPULSE RUSSIANS IN ATTEMPT TO CROSS D CHAUTAUQUA TO OPEN IN BEMIDJI MONDAY AFTERNOON Program for Five Days is Better Than Every in the City Before. BIG CROWDS EXPECTED; TICKET SALE IS LARGE Bemidji Men Make Possible Educational Entertainment for City. Big Bigger and better than ever, more educational and will be the big chautauqua which will be in Bemidji for five days be- ginning next Monday afternoon. The program for the chautauqua is one of the best that has ever been given in the city and much eredit is more entertaining due the Bemidji business men who have made the entertainment sible. pos- Guarantee Chautauqua. The mea who have guaranteed the chautauqua in Bemidji are Charles Kromer, Earle A. Barker, W. A. El- liott, G. D. Backus, Paul Brosvik, G. W. Harnwell, Forest S. Halgren, E. H. Denu, H. A. Hedges, William McCuaig, A. P. Ritchie, August Jar- chow, F. J. Keary, P. J. O'Leary, C. L. Huffman, George T. Baker, C. W. Jewett, E. F. Netzer, C. E. Battles, J. J. Opsahl, Philip Gill, R. H. Schu- maker, W. L. Brooks, E. C. McGregor, Rev. Ira D. Alvord, P. L. Brown, H. B. McCarmell, G. E. Carson, Hallan | E MAN IN FAVOR OF COMPULSORY SERVICE FOR “STAY AT HOMES” . « STAY AT HomE mpne——" BORDER CAMP QF NATIONAL GUARDSMEN = L. Huffman, H. M. Stanton, C. W. Stanton, C. R. Sanborn and Charles Cominsky. Ticket Sale Good. The ticket sale during the past few days has been very good and it is believed that a large crowd will at- tend the programs. W. E. Dudley is superintendent of the chautauqua in Bemidji. The, grounds are at the corner of Foufti street and Bemldji avenue. The program Monday will be as follows: 2:30—Opening exercises and im- portant announcements. Opening program, The Savranoffs, clever Rus- sian musicians featuring Russian musical instruments and melodies. _ 3:00—Stewart L. Long, with an in- spirational lecture on the work of “Reaching the Goal.”” Admission, 35 cents. Children’s Funfest. 4:00—Funfest for the children. The play specialist meets the boys and girls and tells about the “Fox and Hound” chase which begins at once. 8:00—The Savranoffs—A delight- ful musical program rich in variety and spice. 8:45—Fred J. Clark, who delivers a timely and interesting lecture on several kinds of fools. Admission, 35 cents. HUNTERS URGE LAWS T0 PROTECT GAME BIRDS According to Carlos Avery, state game and fish commissioner, 6,000 representative sportsmen of Minne- sota, besides all the game protective associations in the state, have sent to Washington vigorous protests against proposed legislation relating to water fowl. Dr. H. W. Henshaw, chief of the biological survey, has advised the commissioner that he be- lieved the protests would result in modification of the bill to meet the approval of the northwestern states. The bill in question would establish an open season from February 9 to March 11 for ducks and other water fowl in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, much to the detriment, Mr. Avery said, of duck hunting in Minnesota. Petitions circulated in were signed by several sportsmen. Bemidji hundred RAILROAD REVENUES SHOW BIG INCREASE Washington, Aug. 5.—Net reven- uwes of 93 large railroads of _the ‘United States for the year ending with June, showed an increase over the same period of 1915 of almost $190,000,000. The figures made public today by the interstate com- merce commission, showed operating revenues for 1916 of $1,855,004,- 227, an increase of about $290.000,- 000 over the previous year. In net revenue the Eastern roads showed an increase of about $117,000,000, Southern roads an increase of about $30,000,000 and Wetsern roads-about $40,000,000, i o HIUTINGV MARKS STREET CAR STRIKE IN NEW YORK (By United Press) New York, Aug. 5.—Incipient riot- ing ana petty violence marked the starting of the street car strike.this morning. Indications are that the strike will spread throughout the greater New York. Philadelphia, Aug. 5.—Officials of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit com- pany have been given 30 hours to grant higher pay and to recognize the union or face a strike. DEMOGRATIC LEADER ANSWERS HUGHES (By United Press) Washington, Aug. §5.— Senator Lewis, Democrat, in the senate today charged that the responsibility for lives lost in Mexico lies with Repub- lican leaders. His address was in an- swer to the acceptance address of Charles Hughes, Republican nominee for president. Lewis said that Mex- ican leaders were encouraged to com- mit the horrible acts on account of the Republicans endeavoring to em- barras the president. Their action, he stated, gave the impression that the country was not united in sup- porting the executive. GOVERNMENT TO AWAIT CONFERENGE ACTION Washington, Aug. 5.—After a con- ference between President . Wilson and Judge William L. Chambers, com- missioner of the United States board of mediation and conciliation, it was indicated that the federal govern- ment would take no formal action to avert the threatened strike of 400,- 000 employes on 225 railroad systems of the country until representatives of the managers and workmen have conferred next week in a final effort to reach an agreement. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER QI916=Hr:5¥e0 ~ Sarm—tp— LR R E RS R RS S SRR E S X HOTTEST JULY IN FORTY-FIVE YEARS Moorhead, Minn., Aug. 5.— July was the hottest July since the weather = bureau here was established in 1871, and it-is‘likewise the wettest in 17 years. Mrs. Grasse, local observer, shows the mean temperature at 76 degrees, four degrees hotter than the previous mean for the month. The rainfall was 5.30 inches, the greatest ince 1890. Yo d ok ok ok ok Kk ook Kok ok ok ok ok koA ok kok ok ok ok k& d* ok ko k ok k ok ok kK KKK KKK KKK KKK GONGRESS T0 INVESTIGATE GUARDSMEN CONDITIONS ‘Washington, Aug. 5.—Congression- al investigation to determine whether the national guard has been treated fairly in a number of particulars is provided for in a resolution intro- duced in the house yesterday by Rep- resentative George R. Smith of Min- neapolis. The resolution states that it has been claimed to have been demon- strated by the recent mobilization that the government in many respects has failed to treat the guardsmen fairly in a number of particulars. Investigation, if ordered, is to be made by a committee composed of three members of the house, to be ap- pointed by the presiding officer. The report is to be submitted to congress not later than December 15 next. The resolution was referred to the committee on military affairs. MICHIGAN FIRES ARE REPORTED CONTROLLED Detroit, Mich., Aug. 5.—The ef- forts of hundreds of volunteer fire fighters, coupled with rain and a lull in the wind, have brought about con- siderable improvement in the forest fire situation in northern Lower Michigan, according to latest advices received here. FROHN FARMERS' CLUB HOLDING MEETING TODAY The Frohn Farmers’ club is hold- ing’a meeting today at the Nels WII- lett farm. Tonight a barn dance will be.given hy the cluk-at the new barn on Mr. Willett’s farm. PRESIDENT TO NAME MEXIGAN GOMMISSION ‘Washington, Aug. 5.—Indicatioms today are that President Wilson would appoint three commissioners within the next few days to meet a similar delegation already selected by General Carranza to undertake a set- tlement of the international differ- ences arising from disturbed condi- tions along the Mexican border. NEW YORK SUPERSEDES LONDON AS WORLD'S GREATEST PORT (By United I'ress) ‘Washington, Aug b5 —New York City has usurped London’s proud po- sition as the foremost port in the world—the only door to commerce through which $2,000,000,000 trade is flowing annually. Figures from the New York and London commerce journals available today confirm this assertion. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916, imports and exports to the total of $2,169,000,000 passed through the great American metrop- | olis, while London during the cor- responding 1914 calendar registered a foreign trade of $1,485,607,140. New York’s exports reached, dur- ing the period, $1,193,581,000 as against London’s $262,655,300. /Britain’s first port, however, main- tained the import supremacy with a total of $1,222,952,110. New York’s imports were $975,837,421. Mrs. A. A. Kahala of Ergkine, Minn., is a guest at the A. D. Cam- eron home, enrouté to Cass Lake from Little Falls. URGES PROGRESSIVES T0 SUPPORT HUGHES| (By United Press) Chicago, Ill., Aug. 5.—Raymond Robbins, chairman of the last Pro- gressive convention, today issued a statement urging the Progressives to support Charles Evan Hughes, the|- Republican nominee. BEMIDJI GREAMERY MAKES GOOD REGORD| The Beltrami:Farmers’ = creamery- on_Minnesota. good record. During the past 48 hours one ton and ‘a half of butter has been made. : This output.rivals the output of any creamery this size in Northern Minnesota. 45 cans of cream were Teceived from one town near Bemidji. Shipments of the butter of the local creamery are made to Boston. NINETY DAY OPTION ON VOLSTEAD LANDS EXPIRES The 90-day preference accorded for the fiilling on lands under the Vol-|’ stead ~act expires today. After to- day -anyone who files on the land must pay the government fees. Over 300 filings have been made to date with Fred Rhoda, clerk of the court. BEMIDJI NINE TO HIBBING FOR GAMES The Bemidji baseball team left last |- night for Hibbing where they will play the fast Hibbing team this af- ternoon and Sunday. The Hibbing team defeated the Bemidji team two games and the local team has been strengthened for the contest today and tomorrow. NORTHERN MINNESOTA - 77 EDITORS MEETING The Northern Minnesota Editorial association is holding its annual meeting at Cass Lake today. The editors arrived at Cass Lake this morning and today was devoted to auto and boat rides. A reception will be given this evening. Tomorrow morning a religious ser- vice will be held for the editors and tomorrow afternoon a program of sports will be given at Star Island. ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD The annual meeting of the board of education of Bemidji will be held tonight at the office of J. P. Lahr. Officers will be elected and commit- tees will be appointed for the next year. Plans will be made for the opening of the schools September 5. “WHITE WAY” GONTRAGTS UP NEXT MONDAY NIGHT At a meeting of the city council next Monday night, bids will be opened for the comstruction of. a “white way” in Bemidji. It is plan- ned to construct a “white way” sim- jlar to the posts that have been placed at the corner of Third street and Minnesota avenue. The city council Monday night will also discuss an ordinance comprising automobile laws. Carl Rahn and Arthur Le Pierer of Minneapolis motored- to Bemidji yesterday and are spending the week- end at Birchmont. i The Boss Gets Another Earful 6f How Scoop Hates Himself enue is making -a [ Yesterdayv R E R R R TS TR E P % 5 : IN APPROPRIATIONS SET A NEW RECORD Washington, Aug. 5§.— With the passage of the Dis- trict of Columbia appropria- tion bill in the senate Thurs- day, appropriations of the present congress passed the $1,500,000,000 mark and set a new record. The bill for the support of the district carried the fig- ures over the previous mark and several other appropria- tion bills remain to be acted upon. Congressional leaders expect appropriations of at least $100,000,000 additional before final adjournment. It is anticipated that the Republicans during the com- ing campaign will make the extravagance of the present congress one of the principal issues before the voters of the country. kKA kA * Ak kA kA A AKX AR AR KA Ik Ak Ak Ak k Kk A AE KA KXAKRAKRKKAKXKR K KKK KKk kk * k %k k k & KKK KKK KK KK KKK MORE AUTO LAW BREAKERS IN COURT The Bemidji police are enforcing the automobile laws and as a result five autoists were in the municipal court this morning. One paid a fine of five dollars for speeding and the other four paid a fine of one dollar eaeh for failure to have tail light on their automobiles. ¥ PARALYSIS DEATHS IN N. Y. PASS 1,000 MARK New York, Aug. 5.—More than 1,- 000 children now have been killed by the epidemic of infantile paralysis, and nearly 5,000 have been stricken by the. disease. The health depart- ment’s daily bulletin shows that the plague still continues to gain head- way. : GASS GCOUNTY AFFAIRS UNDER INVESTIGATION St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 5.—Start- ling disclosures may come with the completion of an examination of the financial affairs of county, which are now personally being made by Public Examiner Fritz. Mr. Fritz has been nearly two weeks on the task and is still on the job. The investigation is the result of charges preferred with Governor Burnquist by certain taxpayers in the county. Cass county’s troubles are similar to those of Koochiching county, the officials of which are also under fire. The two counties have been bonded to the limit for internal improve- ments and it is charged that money realized through bond issues is ex- pended extravagantly. Governor Burnquist and Public Ex- aminer Fritz are reluctant to talk concerning the investigation of the two counties. They say that many of the charges made are not borne out by the facts, but that the disclos- ures may ultimately bring out some- thing under which the state prose- cuting officials can act. GANADIAN TELEGRAPH OPERATORS MAY STRIKE (By United Press) ‘Winnipeg, Man., Aug. b5.—Great Northwestern telegraph operators are threatening to strike. They have asked the Canadian officials to deport the imported strike breakers as undesirable aliens. Cass Ploneer lable. By “HOP" Cas Sams ) ONE. OF 0V KIDS RUTTHIS WET BATHING * SUIT IN MY BeD £-1-t-! VINA RIVER RUSSIAN ATTACKS ARE REPULSED IN VALOSZE REGION Germans Massing Troops and Guns on Eastern Front for Great Offensive, {TURKS ATTACK BRITISH TROOPS NEAR SUEZ CANAL Austrians on Offensive Drive Back “Russians; British Take German Trenches. (By United Press) Berlin, Aug. 6.—(Official)—The Russian drive has been halted at sev- eral points today. Russian attempts to cross the Dvina river near Dweton failed and the troopers were repulsed near Valosze. Repeated Russian at- tacks were repulsed. British Take Trenches. London, Aug. 5.—(Official) —The British are resuming their offensive near Somme. Two thousand yards of German second line trenches near Pozieres were captured. A Furious Attack. Paris, Aug. b5.—(Official)—The Germans are furiously attacking the Verdun front. They are attempting: to recapture the Thiaumont works and drive the French from the Fleury distriet. Teutons Massing Troops. London, Aug. 5.—The Germans are massing troops and guns on the east- ern front for a great counter offen- sive, under General Hindenberg. The movement is designed to check the Russian advance upon Kovel' and Lemberg. . Turks in Attack. London, Aug. 5.—(Official)—¥Four- teen thousand Turks attacked the British troops near Romania, 2 ‘| miles east of the Suez canal, Tuesda) night. The fighting is continuing with the greatest intensity.. The - Turks so far have been unable to ad- vance. - x Belgians Progress. Havre, Aug. 5.—Further progress for the Belgian forces invading Ger- man East Africa is announced in an official statement issued by the Bel- gian war office. The text of the state- ment follows: The right wing of the Belgian troops, pursuing its march south- ward, has occupied Kigoma, in the district of Ujiji, the most important German post on Lake Tanganiyka. Kigoma is the terminus of the rail- road from Dar Es Salam, the capital of the colony, to the lake. British Have Losses. Berlin, Aug. b5.—(Official)—The British have lost heavily in unsuc- cessfully attempting to advance in the region of Ovilelliers and For- eaux. A " Austrians on Initiative. Petrograd, Aug. 5.—(Official)— The Austrians have taken the initia- tive in Galicia and Bukowina. Heavy attacks were launched against the Russians yesterday. In Bukowina the entire division of Austrians attacked the Russian force ~occupying the mountain pass at Kuty. The Rus- sian forces retired slightly. STORM LOSS BETWEEN FIVE AND TEN MILLIONS The terrific wind storm, accompa- nied by hail and heavy rains that swept over North Dakota and North- western Minnesota Thursday night caused between $5,000,000 and $10,- 000,000 loss, according to reports re- ceived today. Thousands of acres of grain were hailed out, stock was kill- ed and buildings were Wwrecked. There was much damage dome ~ in Crookston. Windows were blown out, buildings’ were razed and trees and signs were blown down. Winnipeg, Aug. 5.—The crops of Seager Wheeler, world's champion wheat grower, were destroyed in the terrific hail storm at Rosthern, Sask., Thursday night, it was learned to- day. ) e NORTH DAKQTA “U” ASKS STUDENTS’ RELEASE Grand Forks, N. D, Aug. 6.—A request that university students, members of the North Dakota Na- tional Guard at the Mexican border, be released to permit return to their studies when school reopens this fall, was forwarded Wednesday to Secretary of War Baker by President - F. L. McVey of the University " of North Dakota. 2