Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 7, 1916, Page 1

MINNESOT * HISTORICAL o Ny VOLUME XIV. NO. 216. GONGRESS READY T0 ADJOURN AFTER NATION'S MOST EVENTFUL SESSION Sixty-fourth Body to Quit Work Late Tonight or Tomorrow; in Ses- sion Nine Months. HEAVIEST APPROPRIATIONS IN AMERICAN HISTORY Inmportant Measures are Passed; No Vote on Strict Party Lines During Sessions. (By United Press) {'Washington, Sept. 7.—Inheriting ‘gh most pressing problems from the juropean war and Mexican bandits, and having had placed before it one «of the most elaborate legislative pro- gfams ever known, the sixty-fourth congress, now in its last hours, prob- ably will go down in history as one of the nation’s most eventful sessions. Congress, it is believed, will quit ‘work late this evening or-:tomorrow after nine months’ sessions. Heaviest Avprovriations. Called on twice to back the presi- dént in stegs whichsit thought sure- 1yl meant WarlWith Gérfhany, and:ag- tually appropriating mfillons for the Mexican 'putiitive ‘expedition, it ¥ev- ertheless found time for half a dozen domestic measures of major import- b4 > N ance—and to approve the heaviest | 7} ~ f approved, appropriations in American history. ‘“Preparedness’”’ led in attention throughout. The largest naval ap- propriation the world has ever known in peace-time, and the next-but-ona largest army budget, were approved. Back of every economic measure— child labor, rural credits, U. S. mer- chant marine, workmen’s compensa- tion, was the cry of ‘“industrial pre- paredness.” Though thé Democratic party never lost its hold on legislation, and though President Wilson at all times was the admitted pilet, not a single measure passed both houses on strict party lines. i Sensational Conflict. The most sensational episode of the session was the fight over the Gore and McLemore resolutions, warning Americans off armed merchant ships after Germany had given notice it intended torpedoing them. Avowedly slaps at the president’s foreign pol- icy, they bought the chief executive and congress into sharp conflict. Leaders of congress called on the president and warned him if the reso- lutions came to a vote, they would be two to one. The presi- ' dent’s answer was a summary demand that they be tabled. Three or four days passed while the fight was or- ganized from the White House. Then his congressional lieutenants struck, and the resolutions were overwhelm- ed. After that, congress—except for one halting exception—accepted the president’s leadership in foreign af- fairs without question. A short conflict loomed when the president personally visited the capi- tol, and told congress the had sent Germany a virtual ultimatum over the Sussex incident. Suddenly hun- dreds of thousands of telegrams, in five or six identical forms, poured in from every section of the country. There were hundreds of bushels of them. Astounded, congress wavered in its attitude. Cloak Room Jest. In a smashing speech, Senator Har- ding exposed the demonstration - as backed and financed by a German- American organization. Officials of the latter admitted it, and-the affair became a cloakroom jest. From the time the session opened, e pot of Mexican affairs eased boiling. Half a dozen Repub- icans—Iled by Fall and Borah in the _senate—were insistent intervention- alists. As the bandit raids into Am- erican térritory developed, border Democrats became restless. “Watchful waiting” was jeered as a policy of productive only of bandit contempt and continued - outrages. Hach outbreak furnished new ammu- nition for interventionist oratory. At length gudrdsmen and troops were sent to the ‘border. 'Tlie ‘movement was supported by both lgarties, al- a 'political rather than a military step. Senator LaFollette pushed through a resolution pledging the country against intervention. Alone ’}7 E°CUB SCOOP %QR'HSR S of Republicans, he praised President Wilson’s policy. New Princivle. ‘With the calling of the state troops a new principle in American military history was established. For the first time the president was enabled to send a national guardsman beyond the boundaries of his country with- out either the guardsman’s or his state’s consent. Under the Hay- Chamberlain army reorganization, they were simply drafted as the “fed- eral reserve.” Bitter protests from dependents flooded the capitol. Wives and mothers of men snatched suddenly from their livelihoods, appeared per- sonally. Two orders resulted, one re- leasing men with dependents from serving, and the other paying as high as $50.00 a month to the families of those who chose to serve. Two mil- lions was appropriated for-this. It was declared to be one the same principle as the aid European bellig- erents extend to families of those in the trenches. Accomplishments. Congress accomplished the follow- ing during the session: Reorganized and tremendously in- creased both army and navy. Made biggest appropriations in his- tory of congress. ‘Preparedness’” totals, close to $7000,000, are the largest peace-time military budgets in the history of the world. Stopped shipment in interstate commerce of child labor products. Passed rural credits act, guaran- teeing long-term, low-rate loans to farmers. Granted Philippines greater self- government. Placed heavy expenses of govern- ment on munitions, incomes and in- heritances. Passed $42,000,000 rivers and har- ibors-“biil.. : i & Passe “adt 'for government-owned $50,000,000 merchant marine. Confirmed Louis D. Brandeis and John H. Clarke for supreme court. Voted 'to investigate railways. ! Took sugar from free list, created tariff commission, levied protective tariff on dyestuffs and passed ‘‘anti- dumping” act. : Adopted workmen’s compensation principle for U. S. employes. Increased the maximum amount al- lowed to be deposited in postal banks. Confirmed Danish treaty; refused to confirm Colombian treaty which would have paid $25,000,000 for Co- lombia’s wounded feelings for the United States alleged aiding the Pa- nama revolution. Passed drastic retaliatory measure as a part of the revenue bill by which the president is empowered to use the army and navy to uphold the rights of American citizens against blacklist and interference with mails. Passed eight-hour law for railway employes operating trains, thereby averting a nation-wide strike. FALL TERM OF DISTRICT COURT T0 OPEN TUESDAY Grand Jury to Meet on That Date; Petit Jury to Meet on Wednesday. COURT CALENDAR IS BEING PREPARED Judge W. S. McClenahan to Preside at Cases; Seventy-one Cases Up. The fall term of the district court will open at the court house next Tuesday when the grand jury will be called. There are several matters to be taken up before the grand jury, it is reported. . The petit jury will meet at the court house on Wednesday morning. Judge W. S. McClenahan will be:on the bench. The court calendar is being pre- pared:. ~There are at present seventy- one cases on the calendar. There are a number of important cases to be taken up by the court. SKTURDAY NIGHT -~ - .. GLUB TO BANQUE The Saturday Night club will give a banquet and dance at the Birch- mont Beach hotel Monday evening. FIGURE. Y3 BrREAK €, SkY LINE-T R aME TIME! BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. THURSDAY BEMIDJI AUTO CO. T0 GONSTRUGT BIG ADDITIONTOGARAGE; | EVENING. SEPTEMBER 7.. 1916. TUTRAKAN 1S - EVAGUATED BY RUMANIANS - IN COMPLETEDINSPRING| . GERMAN DRIVE Olaf Ongstad Plans Improvements for Display Rooms for Autos and Repair Department. INCREASED BUSINESS NEEDS MORE ROOM Jefferson Highway Brings Many Autoists; John Moberg is the Owner of Building. The Bemidji Auto Co. will con- struct a large addition to its present garage on Minnesota avenue, accord- ing to an announcement made by Olaf Ongstad, manager ot the company. The new addition will be the same size as the present garage and will be constructed on the south side on two lots recently purchased. John Moberg is owner of the building. Increased business on account of the Jefferson highway and the in- crease in the number of Bemidji cars makes the addition necessary. The new addition will give the garage more space for housing cars, display | 'rooms, larger repair' department and a rest room for women' travelers. It will be modern and will be one of the most complete garages in the northern part of the state. The Bemidji Auto Co. has the agencies for the Buick and Dodge au- tomobiles. The new building will be completed by spring. AGGUSED KOOGHIGHING COUNTY OFFIGIAL RESIGNS Governor’s Investigation for Removal of L. H. Slocum, County Auditor, May End, Ii. H. Slocum, International Falls, has resigned as auditor of Koochi- ching county. Mr. Slocum was temporarily re- moved from office last Saturday by Governor Burnquist pending an inves- tigation of charges that Mr. Slocum is guilty of malfeasance in office. Illegal expenditures of $200,000 are alleged. Governor Burnquist appointed L. ‘W. Wilson of Virginia, Minn., to take Mr. Slocum’s place pending investi- gation and Attorney M. J. Brown of Bemidji as commissioner to hold a hearing in the case. County Attorney Franz Jevne con- ferred with Attorney General Smith yesterday. Inasmuch as Mr. Slocum has resigned and is no longer a coun- ty official, the proceedings ordered by the governor for his permanent re- moval may not e carried further. The board of county commissioners has not accepted his resignation up to this time. The commissioners will appoint a successor to Mr. Slocum. OIVIL SERVIGE EXAMS IN BEMIDJ) Male Stenographers and Typewriters Wanted for Government Service. Bemidji has been chosen as one of the 400 cities in the United States for the holding of United States civil service examinations for male sten- ographers and typewriters. Examinations will be held month- ly. Two examinations will be held this month, September 12 and 26. Greatly increased demands for male stenographers and typewriters in‘the United States government service at Washington, D. C., requires frequent examinations. ‘Appointments in con- siderable number are to be miade as soon as eligibles are available. Young men who are willing to ac- .cept_appointment at an entrance sal- excellent opportunities for appoint- ment. *Occasionally appointment is made at a'salary of as much as $1,200 per annum. 3 DPDaflarcrtive Paae 5 Rumanians Unable to Stand Up Under ‘Drive of the Bulgarians and Teutons. FRENCH TAKE GROUND IN VERDUN BATTLE Rusgsian Artillery is Bombarding Halitz, Near Lemberg; City is b in Flames. t (By United Press) Petrograd, Sept.. 7.—(Official)— The Rumanians have evacuated the town of Tutrakan on the Danube, 33 miles south of Bucharest under pres- sure before superior German and Bul- garian troops. g Paris, Sept. 7.—(Official)—In one of the most successful counter attacks since the German drive on Verdun began, the French last might recov- ered 1,500 yards of German first line trenches from Vaux Chapitre to Cha-| neux wood, near Verdlww;-‘n_ ‘Russfan artillery is bombgrding Hal- [itz; mear' Lemberg. < Helitz is in flames. London, Sept. 7.—The British steamer Torridge, 5,000 tons, been sunk. Paris, Sept. 7.—Steady allied ad- vance is pocketing Combles Chaulnes, two main support of thé present German line. has COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS ROAD MATTERS The board of county commissioners which is in regular-session at the court house is confronted with a large number of road matters. The session this morning was taken up by road matters. - M. N. Koll of Cass Lake appeared before the board in' connection with road matters. N The board approved bills “at the meeting yesterday afternoon. HUGHES TO ENTER MAINE TOMORROW (By United Press) Portsmouta, N. H., Sept. 7.—Chas. E. Hughes, Republican presidential nominee, is at Hampton Beach today. He will enter Maine tomorrow. MASTER BAKERS’ BREAD RAISED TO SIX CENTS (By United Press) Chicago, Sept. 7.—The National Association of Master Bakers is hold- ing a meeting here today to consider the eliminating of the five-cent loaf of bread for the ten-cent loaf or a national raise to six cents. BEMIDII BOWLING LLES REARED Season to Be Opgied September 15: League Will Be Formed Soon. Work was begun ‘yesterday on the improving of the Gould bowling al- leys. The alleys were scraped and ary-of $840-t0-$1,000 per-annum-have: polished, making them as good as new. g Plans are already being made for the forming of a: bowling league. Much interest was taken in the game last season and it is believed that even more interest will be taken this year. The alleys will- be opened to the ‘qulic about Se MOTORS T0-BEMIDII 'FROM GALIFORNI “Algot Swansen- arrived-ir-Bemidji today on a motor trip from California 3 to this city. He is the guest of his mother, Mrs. L. A. Swanson, in this cif - Petrograd, Sept.c 7.—(Official)— | and | : G 3 'figffof"fn‘ BEMIDII HUNTERS . GET EARLY START Nimrods After Prairie Chickens and Ducks; Many Parties Leave City. Bemidj# nimrods left .early - this morning after prairie'chickens and ducks.- ‘Thé' season’ officially opened at gunrise this morning and many of the local, shots were on the ground with ‘their dogs ready for the opéh- ing:of the season. 2! i - Destinations of -the - hunters: ‘were varied., Some went north, some south, some east and some west. It is reported that chickens and ducks are - plentiful. . : - L k One hundred and:thirty small game licenses were issued up to noon to- day atithg court;house. [ : DR, ROWEAND GILMORE ;- UNDERGOES QPERKTION = ' /‘,Y—:-l;‘" 1 Amputation of’Teg {5’ Necessiry; is at St. Agnes Hospital in T “Word was, receif, | Wednesday” afternoo: 3 land Gilmore, ‘prominent _Bemidji | physician: had: undergondi’an! opera- ftion and ha J i |St.; Agnes hospital, Balfimgre;.:; | He reeently injured the legi and | went to Baltimore for treatment. | Reports received from Baltimore |today state that he is rapidly improv- ing in heglth. : . STARTED. AT NEBISH At the annual meeting of the Will- mar-Nebish Colonization company at | Willmar, - Minn., - Wednesday, were made -for-the organization of a state bank at Nebish. The country is becoming rapidly settled and it is stated that there is a- big demand for a bank. It is reported that Be- midji and ‘Willmar “~~bankers will finance the new institution.: J. J. Opsahl of Bemidji went to Willmar and attended the meeting of the colonization company Wednesday. PLANS FOR RAILWAY LINES ARE FILED The survey of the Red Lake North- ern railroad across the Red Lake In- dian agency has been filed with the federal government at Washington. Engineers are at present working on a survey from Solway north. MINNEAPOLIS GIRL KILLED IN ACCIDENT . (By 'United Press) Chicago, Sept. 7.—Miss Josephine Murphy, 22, Minneapolis society girl, daughter of William Murphy, owner of ' the Minnéapolis Tribune, was kill- ed in an automobile accident enroute to Blue Island, Ill, where the Mur- phy summer home is located. FULL BLOOD: INDIANS ATTEND SCHOOL HERE Two full-bloeded Chippewa Indians, a boy and a girl, have been enrolled in: the Bemidji schools. It is be- lieved to be the first time that full- blooded Indians have attended local schools.. Miss Clara Roy has been enrolled in the first grade and John- son Roy has been enrolled in the high school. The parents of the children are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morrison of the Red Lake Indian agency. GIRL IS SCALDED WITH HOT WATER Cass Lake, Minn., Sept. 7.—Miss Katherine Easton was severely scald- ed by having a boiler of boiling water thrown over her. The boiler, partially filled with water, was resting above a loose board on the back porck when Miss Easton stopped on one end of the board. Her weight threw the boiler up and spilled the scalding water over her lower limbs. By "HOP” Soolet: - | making:an effort to TS PER MONTE BEMIDJI MAY. BE HEADQUARTERS OF _ CARRINGTON, N. D, * tteé of Commercial Club Investigatés Railway Proposal. PLANS FOSTERE;J .'BY ‘ HILLSBORO CLUB Road iy ‘Piss Throngh Ads, ‘Hils- boro, Sherbrooke, Cooperstown, t 4 procure ‘anredst andc-west: raflway:through- that: city: Which:cwill :connect -up- with- Duluth- on the east and go to a point west:off that city. ‘The-calb aeke-aid of the ‘Bemidji ¢ ! It has b (town and ending at Carrington, N. D; Co-opération of all the Commercial [clubs along-‘the proposed -route is .bemg secured. 5 ‘Action taken by the Bemidji club will be reported to the Commercial cllub at the j;mxlt regular meeting. MEXICO IN NEED. OF FINANGIAL AID 7 (By United Press) New London, Conn., Sept. 7.—Ex- tensive financial aid for Mexico is one {of the vital problems that will con- front the American-Mexican commis- sion. If stableness of the Mexican government - is ‘agsured it is stated that the United States will lend.its moral support for the floating of a big Mexican loan. plans | NEW YORK SUBWAY MEN ARE ON STRIKE New York, Sept. 7.—A strike was declared last night by unionized em- ployes of the subway and elevated railway lines operated by the Inter- borough Rapid Transit Co. About 1,500 of the 11,700 car men in the company‘s pay voted at a mass meet- ing to quit work immediately. OLD SOLDIERS AND PIONEER DAY AT FAIR (By United Press) j State Fair Grounds, Hamline, Minn., Sept. 7.—This is old soldiers and pioneer day at the Minnesota State Fair. CAR FERRY AGROUND IN A HEAVY GALE (By United Press) Milwaukee, Sept. 7.—The Pierre Marquette ferry No. 3 is ashore off the north shore. In a heavy gale the captain mistook the lights on: north point for the harbor entrance and went ashore. The coast guard has gone to the rescue. Fifty pas- sengers and a crew are unimperiled, it is said. FIND DEAD INFANT IN DRESS SUITCASE International Falls, Minn., Sept. 7. —A two-week old infant child was found dead in an unclaimed suitcase taken off the incoming M. & I. pas- senger train here on Sunday. Suf- focation was the cause of death. The suitcase was first noticed by the brakeman of the train after leaving Pine River. MINNESOTA’S INCOME 1S $69 EACH MINUTE (By . United Press) St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 7.—A stream. of cash making a grand total of $45,- _ 578,003 poured in and out of the state treasury of Minnesota during the fiscal year recently ended.- The average was $69.37 a minute on the basis of 24 hours a day, Sundays in- cluded. L. W. W..THREATEN : NATION-WIDE STRIKE (By United Press) Hibbing, Minn., Sept. 7.—Threats are being made that d general strike of 200,000 members of the Industrial Workers of the World will be called to prolong the strike of iron - ore miners of the Minnesota ranges. FOSSTON TO HAVE . ) T s A TWHITE WAY? ed_ b: ‘1?’};' Y, the Fossto assoctation, wafrantsd them action, the village council has passed an ‘order for 50 five-light p::ts‘ for oke, Coopersy: