Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 3, 1917, Page 1

-~ ' VOLUME XV, NO. 33. UNITED STATES BREAKS WITH GERMA' BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 3, 1917. < BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER M LEAGUEISLAND NAVY AMBASSADOR GERARD ORDERED VONBERNSTORFF T0 RECEIVE PASSPORTS YAR?D IS PLACED ON (BULLETIN) (By United Press) Philadelphia, Feb. 3.—The “League Island Navy yard was to- . day placed on a war basis, after i feverish excitement aboard ships yesterday. <All-gates and the yards are closed to visitors. 5 Shore leaves have been coun- termanded and triple guards placed at every entrance. Extra patrols have been placed aboard every warship and in the streets. Spain is Ready. Madrid, Feb. 3.—Spain is practically on a war footing to- day. Her army and navy have been_given instructions to be ready to for possible contin- gency.. All cities threughout the mon- archy are under special guard. In Barcelona, public opinion appeared today almost inflamed against Germany’s decree of un- limited submarining. Extra police are guarding buildings occupied by foreign diplomats and consular repre- sentatives of the Central powers. RESERVATION CLOSED (By. United Press) ~~San Diego;-€alif:;* Feb. 3.—The -military reservation here was closed today. BEMIDJI HAS “LEAK” ALSO; GASOLINE--FIRE Theré was also a “leak” in Be- midji yesterday afternoon and, as a result, there was a call for the fire department. The leak was in the gasoline tank of a sawing apparatus on a bobsled while the machine was at work on Thirteenth street. The gasoline flow- ed out upon the snow and caught fire and an alarm brought out the de- partment, but its services were not needed. -First reports had it that a store was on fire. TEUTON RAIDER IS REPORTED SUNK BY BRITISH WARSHIPS (BULLETIN) Buenos Ayres, Feb. 3.—Per- nambuco dispatches today quote the Belgian consul clerk as say- ing the- British cruiser Glas- gow, the Amythest and the Kent sank the German raider which wrought such havoc to shipping in the South Atlantic. AR BASISBY U. . EXTRA (Bulletin) By United Press Washington, Feb. 3.—Presi- dent Wilson this afternoon told Congress that diplomatic rela- tions with Germany had been broken and that Ambassador von Bernstorff had been given his passports at 1:57 o’clock. The president called upon all neutrals to follow the example of the United States. In his ad- dress the president recalled the history of the negotiations with Germany. $500,000,000 for Defense. Washington, Feb. 3.—This afternoon Senator Thomas of Colorado intreduced a bill auth- orizing $500,000,000 for use of the army and navy prepared- ness. . W.W.STRIKE OFF - ATGEMMELL; MEN “RETURN'TO WORK| The Industrial Workers of the World strike of the Backus-Brooks company at Gemmell and Northome is off. This announcement came to the Pioneer last evening by Secretary Nils Madison of the Bemidji branch of Local No. 400, Minneapolis, Mr. Madison stating that the men would return to work. Asked just what it meant by the “strike being declared off,” he re- plied, “Well, it means that the men will return to work, and that the local office has no connection with the affair.” Start of Strike. The strike was called a few weeks ago by the I. W. W. employed in the Backus-Brooks camps. Among the reasons given for the strike were in- sanitary condition of their bedding, sleeping quarters and food. Six camps at Gemmell were affected and others in the vicinity of Northome also felt the effects of the walkout. Approximately 800 men Ileft their work and the Gemmell camps were closed tight. Come to Bemidii. With the first cessation from work about 60 or 70 of the strikers came to Bemidji and were quartered at the Bemidji headquarters of the I. W. W., in charge of Secretary Madison, and since the strike, so far as Be- midji was interested, there has been nothing to indicate there was any labor difficulty, the strikers here con- ducting themselves in an orderly manney and attending to their own business. Bagley H.S.Girls Win 15t03 First Local Game of Season The heavier veteran Bagley high school girls’ basketball team just nat- urally fox-trotted all over the high school girls’ quintet of Bemidji last evening at the Armory and when the talcum had cleared it was seen that the score was 15 to 3, with the 15 below the name of the fair Bagley players. Some of the visitors are experi- enced playeds and their team work was too much for the locals. The Bemidji quint had only one experi- enced players and their team work bow as a team. ‘Yet they put up a good game and with more coaching and experience will be able to give a good account of .themselves. Miss Olson Star. For the visitors, Miss Olson was the star, she netting five field baskets. Miss Sletton bagged two from the field and Miss Fursett scored on a foul. The Bemidji points were made by a field basket by Miss Parker and one four by Miss Young. The visitors were accompanied on the trip by H. S. Rockwell, manual training teacher. Guests at Dance. After the game, the visitors were guests at a complimentary dance in 1. 0. O. F. hall. The score: BAGLEY BEMIDJI ()11 | R, .. Young Fursett . Anderson Sletter . ... Parker Larson ... (Capt ) Klein |Anderson ......L.G........ Brown (sub.) Madson (sub.) Getchell | (sub.) Trafton | Bagley—Anna Olson, 5 field bas-| [ kets: Signa Sletter, 2 field baskets; | Anna Fursett, 1 foul. Bemidji—Josephine Parker, 1 field | | Brugge (sub.) LATEST DREADNAUGHT IS FLAGSHIP % United States dreadnaught Pennsylvania in drydock, just hetore leaving to join the Atlantic fleet. of which she is the new fi agshin. Latest Bulletins of War (Bulletins) By United Press Washington, Feb. 3. — The general army staff today com- pleted plans for immediate ac- tion in event of war with Ger- many. The first call will be for + 2,000,000 men for the army and navy. Training camps will be established in every state in the Union. Officers say it is fatile to send an army to Europe now. Deutschland Cargo Afire. New London, Conn., Feb. 3.— The cargo waiting here for the German submarine liner Deutschland, which is expected momentarily to arrive at this port, is on fire. The fire started soon after it was announced that diplomatic relations with Germany had been severed. Argentine Notified. Buenos Ayres, Feb. 3.—The Argentine government has been officially notified by the United States that the outlook for fur- ther friendly relations is decid- edly grave. Can Ambassador Leave ? Washington, Feb. - 3.—It is questioned wether Ambassador von Bernstorff will be really able to return to Germany. The United States is not obliged to land him safely at home. If he should sail on.an entente liner he would undoubtedly be im- prisoned. WATCH BOMB PLOTS New York, Feb. 3.—All possible preparations are being taken to pre- vent any bomb plots and violence. SWITZERLAND IN CHARGE (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 3.—Ambassador von Bernstorff today turned over the German embassy’s affairs to Switzer- land. WIRELESS TAKEN OVER BY THE U.S. (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 3.—The United States government today took over basket; Lucille Young, 1 four bas-| every wireless station in the country ket. and immediately placed them under Referee—Dr. Diedrich. strict censorship. i <+ 34 - 1 ® & | ¢ Campbell Wins Long Dog Race (Bulletin) By United Press St. Paul, Feb. 3.—Albert Campbell, Hudson Bay driver, won the Red River Derby from Winnipeg to St. Paul, a distance of 528 miles, arriving here at 12:45 o'clock this noon. The other four contestants are due to finish this afternoon. AMERICAN LINER HOLDS HER PORT (By United Press) New York, Feb. 3.—The American liner St. Louis has cancelled its sail- ing from Liverpool, it was announced here today. PLOT TO MURDER " PREMIER IS BARED (By United Press) Derby, Eng., Feb. 3.—Three wo- men and two men, under arrest for connection with an attempt to poison Premier Lloyd George, have made a confession, it was announced today. They said their plan was to drive poisoned nails into the victim's boots. NAVAL STATIONS ARE UNDER GUARD (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 3.—Orders were issued today to admit no one to any naval station. All guards have been ordered trebled. GERMANY QR\CP‘ 40 CENTS PER MONTH. AN R OME, FORCES AMERICA’S HAND BY DECLARATION (Bulletin) By United Press Washington, Feb. 3—President Wilson will address Congress at 2 o'clock this afternoon to announce the break with Germany in diplomatic relations. Ambassador Gerard was ordered home today and Ambassador Von Bernstorff will immediately receive his passports. Announcement was made today that all relations of a diplomatic nature with Germany are at an end. BEMIDJI HEAD OF INDUSTRY PARADE INST.PAUL; THRONG VIEWS -MARCHERS Severe Cold - No- Drawback--to On- lookers; Fifty Floats Are in Pretty Pageant. LOCAL MARCHERS SHOW WELL; LED BY PRESIDENT M’'DONALD Week’s Round of Pleasure Ends To- night at Midnight; Sabbath to Begin as Usual. St. Paul, Feb. 3.—In spite of the intense cold, Chief Marshal M. N. Goss estimated the crowd that wit- nessed the Industrial parade yester- day at 75,000. The streets along the line of March were lined with en- thusiastic spectators. The cold weather drove a large part of the onlookers within doors, and space in empty stores, office and hotel windows was at a premjum. Fully as many saw the parade from behind shelter as were in the street. Watchers Forget Cold. The flimsy attire of many of the spectators testified to the unusual in- terest attached to the parade. Store clerks who were not able to get a view of the procession from their windows shivered in their shirt sleeves, and as one expressed it, “They forgot it was cold until it was all over.” Fifty Floats in Pageant. Nearly fifty floats took part in the parade, although many that were signed to appear gave up the idea on account of the severity of the weath- er. However, a number of unexpect- ed additions at the eleventh hour helped to fill the vacant places. Bemidji Marchers Honored. The place of honor was accorded to o RELATIONS AT END (Bulletin) By United Press Washington, Feb. 3.—The United States has fully decided to cease rela- tions with Germany. This announce- ment was made early today. The break with the Teuton powers has been agreed upon. Ambassador Gerard, representing the United States at Berlin, will be recalled, and ordered to return to the United States. Ambassador Count von Bernstorff, representing Germany at Wi | ton, will be handed his paup:r.tl:mg All Relations End. All direct diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Germany will be severed by the United States, and the United States will be free to exercise her rights and privileges as a world power and use any means she chooses at her command. May Mean War. President Wilson has made his de- cision and the crisis with Germany may lead the United States to become involved in war, according to those closest in touch, following develop- ments of Germany’s new declaration to use submarines to sink all ships of any nation in any part of the seas she may so elect. the Bemidji, Minn., Marching club. This was the only marching club in the parade, and it was given a place only because it was not able to get to St. Paul in time for the flambeau parade. The club numbers about fifty mem- be‘rs, with E. E. McDonald as cap- tain. Marshals Ride in Sleigh. Marshal Goss and his aides consid- ered the weather a trifle too severe to trust themselves on horseback. Con- sequently, in response to the chief’s orders, all marshals carried their dig- nity in a sleigh. More comfortable, if not quite so military. The carnival closes tonight at mid- night and all public places will ob- serve the Sabbath rules which begin at 12 o’'clock. Ryder Is Found Not Guilty of Perjury; Five Days Trial Ends; Editor’s Trial Next (Special to Pioneer) Hibbing, Minn.,, February 3— W. J. Ryder, former village offi- cial, indicted in November by a Du- luth grand jury with thirteen other Hibbing citizens, following a bitter and the Steel trust, last night on a charge of perjury, fol- lowing a five days’ trial. The jury 1 for acquittai from the first. Ryder was the first placed on trial, | the state believing it to be the strongest case. The case of C. M. At-| kinson, publisher of the Hibbing| Mesaba Ore, charged with excessive villagp Icharges for publishing the three-years’ quarrel between Hibbingl was acquitted financial statements of 1916, is set [for trial Monday. The defense is | confident that Atkinson be promptly acquitted. BUYS DURHAM BULL, | NOT BULL DURHAM will was out three hours and voted 11 to] \ Brainerd, Feb. 3.—Sam Brand of iRonsevelt township has bought a | three-year Shorthorn Durham buall, | weight 1,250 pounds, from J. W. ‘ Welch of Brainerd.