Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 13, 1917, Page 1

A H i § t . Or saem Up-to-the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press- THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY Pl VOLUME XV, NO. 41. BRIDE OF WEEK |ROSTER “FLIMED” ATTENDING TRIAL | BY STRANGER FOR OF HER HUSBAND'S | $8;“POTATOBUYER” ALLEGEDMURDERER| TURNS THE TRICK Made a Widow Christmas Eve She Appears as Happy as Any Other Bride. DISTRICT COURT IS OPEN; GRAND JURY IS SWORN ‘Three Murder Cases to Be Probed; Two Booze Cases Also On Slate; Other Matters. Opening of District court this morn- ing was featured by the presence of a bride of about a week who had been a widow only since Christmas eve, she coming as a witness in the murder case wherein her former hus- band was the victim of three bul- lets fired by Bylly Polak in a quar- rel at Spooner the evening before Christmas. The slain man was Nick Sobstzcon. The men resided in houses on the same lot and a quarrel arose over who should pay the taxes. In the melee which followed, Polak fired four shots into his erstwhile friend, three of which took effect, any one of which was fatal. Polak fled across the international boundary, but re- turned and was arrested and brought to the Beltrami county jail. Widow Marries Again. About a week ago, the widow of ‘Sobstzcon carried a second time and in court this morning appeared as happy as any bride under different circumstances. This murder case is one to be in- vestigated by the grand jury which was convened this morning. Judge B. F. Wright opened court - in the absence of Judge C. W. Stan- ton, the latter being on the bench at International Falls. The grand jury chose A. J. Hilden of Baudette as foreman and Deputy Sheriff Skinvik will act as officer of the jury . There was no feature to the charge of the judge, it being simply the reg- ular charge prescribed by law. What will materialize during the session of the grand jury is a matter of con- Jjecture. Another Murder Case. Another murder case will claim the attention of the grand jury, it being the killing of Peter Skrief at the hands of George Sterling on Sept. 23. It 1s alleged Skrief was shot by ‘Sterling with a rifle at the town of O’Brien, the bullet entering the viec- tim’s leg, causing him to bleed to death. Fred Everson, who is alleged to have. killed Andrew Wichlacz at Hagali November 21, mistaking him -for a deer, it is alleged, is another .murder case on the slate for the grand jury. These are the only three murder cases on to be investigated. The holdup case wherein Fred ‘Wilson and Mac Rowat are alleged to have robbed Jake Miller of $25 at the point of a gun in a railroad yard in Bemidji will also be investigated. Two Booze Cases. Two cases involving liquor are al- so on 'the grand jury’s docket, Fred Hall of Nebish and Roy Wilson of Puposky being, involved for alleged violation. Every member of the grand jury was present when court opened this morning with the exception of three. Those absent were John R. Pederson _of . Baudette, John Boe of Blackduck and Alex Reinhart of Blackduck. Jurvmen on Deck. The rest of the jury which ported were: Louis, Tegner, Pinewood; W. J. Thompson, Pitt; George Hayes, Debs; R. Olson, Roosevelt; A. A. Metzinger, Kelliher; W. H. Moon, Blackduck; 0. B. Johnson, Tenstrike; F. J. Mar- cee, Malcolm; H. E. Hopkins, Kelli- her; E. D. Bentley, Louis; George Cochran, Bemidji; R. C. Edwards, Hackett; J. H. Carter, Tenstrike; C. F. Schroeder, Bemidji; A. R. Erick- son, Bemidji; Otto Myron, Inez; A. J. Hilden, Baudette; G. D. Backus, Bemidji; Charles Hartman, Turtle River; F. V. Gardner, Puposky. Tomorrow the petit jury will be impanelled. re- LOST FORTUNE IN MEXICO: MAN KILLS SELF Des %fl%iEnlzs. Feb. 13.—George Al- mond, 72 years old, killed himself here because of ill health and finan- cial reverses caused by bandit depre- dations on his Mexican property. Al- mond fired a bullet into his head. He came here with his wife four months ago. He has two somns in Mexico. LAD MEETING The Norv’s%%‘i:filn)mdies‘ Aid society of the Fifth ward will meet with Mrs. A. O. Akre Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Spur Resident Tells Chief Ripple How It Was Done; Has Only Receipt for Money. PROCESS WHAT DENTISTS CALL “PAINLESS EXTRACTION Engaged by Stranger Who Borrows Money and Later “Goes After Grip” at Hotel. Joe Roster, who resides at Spur, between Bemidji and Solway, learn- ed something yesterday. It cost him $8 to learn it but he can go out and pat himself on the back and shake hands with himself that he is out only eight “bones.” And somewhere there is an indi- vidual styling “Joe Graves” who is having a good time with at least $8, and the operation, whereby be obtained the eight “iron men” from the Spur inhabitant was what the dentists refer to as ‘“‘painless ex- traction,” to wit: The “Graves” Method. Last Friday. Mr. Roster happened to meet Mr. Graves at Solway. Mr. Graves inquired interestedly of Mr. Roster if the latter had not had con- siderable experience as a shipper of potatoes. Mr. Roster had—much so. Mr. Graves then volunteered that he was a potato buyer and inquired if Mr. Roster would consider a propo- sition to work for him. Mr. Roster would. But instead of Mr. Roster going on the pay roll of Mr. Graves, it would seem the latter went on- the| pay roll of Mr. Roster. Obtains $68 More. Next day was Saturday. Mr. Ros- ter hadn’t received an expected check. Would Mr. Roster let him have $2 to pay Mr. Graves’ hotel bill at Solway? Certainly. And Mr. Graves and Mr. Roster and another gentleman came to Bemidji. They went to the movies. And they en- joyed the show immensely. After the show it was that Mr. Graves thought about $6 would be about the right amount for Mr. Roster to advance on the anticipated check that hadn’t as yet arrived. And the $6 was produced for which a receipt was given. Still After Grip. It was at this juncture that Mr. Graves thought of his grip and over- coat at the hotel. He would go af- ter it and be back directly. And Mr. Roster waited. The hotel is a long way off. At least Mr. Graves is still after his grip and coat. And Mr. Roster told Chief of Po- lice Ripple all about it yesterday afternoon. WOMAN RAISES FINE Miss Jennie Soderberg, who was convicted of second degree assault before Judge Stanton at Internation- al Falls for having put daylight through the chest of Solomon Neii- mi of Clementson, was released from the county jail at International Falls last Saturday afternoon. She was fined $250 or six months in jail. She raised the money and bid farewell to the Falls. WHITE STAR STEAMER AFRIC IS TORPEDOED SUB GETS BIG PRIZE (By United Press) London, Feb. 13.—The White Star steamer Afric has been torpedoed and seven of the crew are missing. Editor’s note: The Afric is a steel vessel of 11,917 tons and is one of the biggest victims thus far of the new German submarine warfare. It is under registry at Liverpool. LR E R R R EEEE S5 SR NAUGHTY NIGHTIE CAN'T BE SHOWN ON FILM By United Press) Topeka, Kan., Feb. 13.— Two members of the state film censorship board rejected a film because a young woman in her nightie opened the curtains of a Pullman berth and peeked across the aisle at the man she loved. The nightie was cut too low, the disapproving censors said. 222222288 2sR 888 x LR R R E B EEEEEE RS S _fi*tiittt***ifi** BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. TUESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 13, 1917. Photo by American Press Association. Dr. Cary T. Grayson. personal physician to Presidents Taft and Wilson, whom the latter has suggested for promotion as head of the naval medical service with rank of rear admiral. WILL DEMAND RELEASE OF A NAMED AS NAVY MEDICAL DIRECTOR BEMIDJI TRIMS MODEL HIGH BY Bemidji high school basketball team from the Model high school of the University of North Dakota last evening in the armory by the score of 46 to 16. Warfield and Bailey again starred for the locals, Warfield getting seven baskets and Bailey putting over nine. Phibbs also played a remarkable game. Score: BEMIDJI MODEL HIGH Bailey ......R.F...A. Thorwaldson Phibbs ... L.F....... Leiforn Warfleld . ...C..8. Thorwaldson Gainey .. ..R.G....... Hanson Tennstrom ....L.G..... Thorlifson Witting Field goals: Bemidji—Bailey 9, Warfield 7, Phibbs 4, Gainey 1, Tenn- strom 1, Witting 1. Model High—S. Thorwaldson 3, Leiforn 2, A. Thorwaldson 1. Free throws—S. Thorwaldson 4 out of 9, Warfield out 0 of 1, Bailey 0 out of.1. Referee, Dr. J. W. Died- rich; timekeeper, Riley; scorer, John- son. AMERICAN RELIEF FOR BELGIUM ENDS (By United Press) London, Feb. 13.—American ac- tive work for Belgian relief has prac- tically ended. Brand Whitlock, Am- erican minister o Belgium, will re- main with the distinct understand- ing from Germany that he has dip- lomatic standing. Thus Whitlock will be the only American on Ger- man soil. A neutral will be given administration of Belgian relief and efforts to raising money will be con- fined to America. WILL INVITE NATION'S EDITORS TO BEMIDJI A committee consisting of H. M. Stanton, editor of the Sentinel; Mayor Charles Vandersluis, J. J. Opsahl and H. E. Reynolds, was appointed by the Commercial club this noon to ex- tend an invitation to the National Editorial association to visit Bemidji on their trip through the state and Canada the coming summer. Mr. Stanton will be present at the State Editorial association meeting the latter part of the week. Mr. Reynolds will leave tonight loaded with facts and figures setting forth reasons why Bemidji should be on the editorial itinery and an invitation of the Commercial club % | and city of Bemidji, and will present same to the state executive board 5 G + Thursday. * SCOREOF 46T 16] REGISTRATION DAY: YOU CANNOT VOTE UNLESS REGISTERED Today is registration day and vo- ters who desire to vote at the munic- ipal election February 20 should see that their names are registered in the precincts in which they reside. The registry will be open until 9 o’clock to give all ample opportunity to register. The places of registry are the regular ward polls. . All who have changed their places of residence from one precinct to another should register in their new ward. The ballots have been prepared for the printer. Bemidji will this spring vote the largest ballot in the history of the city. It will be fully 25 inches long. GERMAN NEWSPAPER REPORTER UNWELCOME (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 13.—The state department regards George Barth- leme, German newspaper correspend- ent, as a German official, and as such he is not welcome. The department has learned that Barthleme, as cor- respondent of the Cologne Gazette, in- spired peace negotiations as a feeler which President Wilson rejected. The Gazette is a semi-official German or- gan. Officials want Barthleme re- turned to Germany but denied giv- ing him passports. - RUNS DANGER ZONE Baltimore, Feb. 13.—The American steamer Rockingham, formerly the Nebraskan, has passed in the capes and is expected to dock here tomor- row morning. As the Nebraskan it was torpedoed in May, 1915, and caused a tense situation for a while. BACK TO BEMIDJI E. J. Willits and family of Mot- ley, Minn., arrived in the city today and will make their home here. Mr. Willits is a former resident of this city but for the past several years has been in the drug business at Mot- ley. STATE I. W. W. PROBE WILL END TOMORROW (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 13.—The legislative committee, investigating northern Minnesota labor conditions, today de- cided to close its labors tomorrow. “SUFFé” HOLD PICKET LINE DESPITE COLD WEATHER (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 13.—Despite two degrees above zero, the coldest in three years, suffragist picketing con- tinued and increased today. ON YARR U.S. CITIZENS TAKEN OWDALE HELD PRISONERS OF WAR IN Germany Given ToUnderstand Wilson Unable ToCauseBreak Secrets Are Divulged From Neutral Soil; Kaiser vmfllsls : _(Bulletin) By United Press With Ambassador Gerard’s party, Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 13.—Berlin was astonished, offi- cials and public alike, when President Wilson severed rela- tions with Germany. This was on account of Ger- man-Americans recently assur- ing officials that President Wil- son was unable to sever rela- tions, fearing an uprising of Germans in the United States. Writing from neutral soil, it is possible for the first time to tell the developments which led Germany to the decision of re- lentless submarine warfare. This determination dates back to November. At that time the internal affairs of Germany had reached their greatest crisis. Socialists had warned the kaiser that unless Germany immedi- ately moved for peace Phillip Schiedmann, Socialist leader in the Reichstag, and other Social- ists, would head a militant movement to force peace. This was at the time when the Ger- man people were destitute. Simultaneously, the industrial leaders said the only hope for peace ‘was in unlimited submar- The kaiser’s birthday confer- ence excluded pro-Americans, and it was there the program was formulated. BEMIDJI MUSICIANS T0 ORGANIZE LOCAL All musicians of Bemidji are re- quested to meet at the city hall this evening at 8 o'clock when an or- ganizer of the American Federation of Musicians will be present. The object of the meeting is the forma- tion of a local of the Musicians’ union. IR E SRR R R EEE RN DELIVERED THE GOODS BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO BRAG ABOUT IT (By United Press) Fargo, N. D.,, Feb. 13.— This state, which gave its electoral votes to Woodrow Wilson, can’t find enough peo- ple to march in the North Da- kota division of the Wilson inaugural parade March 4. # The Wilson league is here {% seeking men for the honor. *x I E T E R R EEEEE S ok ke ok ok ok Rk ok ko - - (232223828228 222 2] GERMANY 0 (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 13.—It was learned today that the United States will demand that Germany release the Americans held prisoners from the Yarrowdale. With the demand will go forward the explanation that the United States is not seizing German interned ships and that they will not be sunk to obstruct American harbors. Editor's note: A report has be- come ourrent in Germany that the United States is seizing all German ships and that all German subjects in the United States are being im- prisoned. Sees Germany Victor. sa Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 13.— Germany’s public and officials do not believe that America’s entrance into the war will have the slightest ef- fect upon the outcome. Instead, General von Hindenburg thinks that Germany will win the war before the TUnited States could enter, if she does enter. t The Teuton commander believes final victory will follow Germany in unlimited submarines and a shortage in French munitions. Americans on Board. London, Feb. 13.—Three Amer- icans were aboard the steamer Sax- onia, submarined and sunk February 8. The men were W. E. Gardin, who was injured, and Elwood Moore and John Stefani, both of whom were rescued. SENATOR WOULD OPEN UNITED STATES PORTS TO ENTENTE WARSHIPS (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 12.—Senator Salsbury today offered a resolution to throw down neutrality bars to all United States ports to all Entente warships. He asserted this might enable the government, without a declaration of war, to assist in pre- venting violations of rights as sea by giving assistance to those at pres- ent engaged in combatting viola- tions. It is understood the president com- pletely approves the Salsbury resolu- tion. TO GRAND JURY Carl Pearson, the man who cut a fellow workman's head with an ax recently in a camp near Margie, had his preliminary hearing in municipal court and was bound over to the grand jury. The injured man is still at Bemidji where he went for sur- gical aid.—International Falls Jour- nal. DANCE HALL BURNED The dance hall at Nary was burn- ed down Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The fire was caused by an overheated stovepipe and was not dis- covered until it was too late to save the building. Part of the building was occupied by a private family. The property was owned by C. E. Harding. DEUTSCHLAND STILL AT HOME PORT. HILKEN SAYS New London, Conn., Feb. 13.—Up to January 31 the German merchant submarine Déutschland had not left its home port, Paul G. L. Hilken, vice president of the Eastern For- warding company, has asserted. it was learned from reliable | sources that neither the Deutschland nor a sister submarine would leave Germany for America until after the present crisis has passed. Until a few days ago officials of the Eastern Forwarding company ex- pected an underseat boat to come here.