Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 22, 1917, Page 1

U;;;io-the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press---Createst Afternoon Paper Service VOLUME XV, NO. 49. . ONEKILLED, SEVERAL INJURED WASHINGTON Born Feb. 22,1732 $8,000 BONDS ARE | CARRIED BY 312; EVERY WARD BUT ONE VOTES “YES” \'v Tost in Fifth by Only Two Votes; How Vote Stands in the Various Wards. ‘MAJORITIES ARE COMPILED FOR DEPARTMENTAL HEADS Results of Election Stand Same as the “Pioneer” Reported; New Coun- cil Takes Seat March 5. The majority by which the $8,000 bond issue carried, as far as the city’s -ghare for the construction of the new armory and auditorium, for which the state will contribute the sum of '$15,000, was 312, according to the figures compiled at the city clerk’s . office. In every ward, with the excepticn of the Fifth, the vote was in the ma- jority for the issuance of the bonds and in the Fifth the proposition was lost by only two votes. Vote bv Wards. | The vote by wards is as ‘follows: é Yes No 51 72 87 79 83 684 372 Majority—312. Officials’ Majorities. . Other figures compiled at the of- ‘fice of the city clerk give the follow- ing majorities: For mayor—Vandersluis defeated Carlson by 95 majority. City clerk—Stein beat Whitney méity treasurer—Rhea defeated Feir 2. 32()ity assessor—Ditty led Lloyd by s0:‘\1tlel'mem—at—la\rge — Clark beat Bisiar 198. Take Seats March 5. The aldermanic results are same as given in the Pioneer, \ list of winners remaiuing as ounced. b The winners in the park board race also stand the same as given in thie Pioneer’s election returns. In all probability, the returns will ‘be canvassed next Monday night. “The new council will be seated at the first meeting in March, which falls on the first Monday in the month— Merch 5. CLUBS EXCLUDE MEAT (By United Press) London, Feb. 23.—Half a dozen exclusive clubs have voluntarily el- iminated all meats in menus on Fri- days in the food conservation plan. STATE JEWELERS ELECT BARKER SECRETARY Earle A. Bm'ker was elected secre- . tary of the State Jewelers’ associa- “tion held in Minneapolis this week. ‘Mr. Barker returned to Bemidji this morning. the the an- EMIDJI DALLY Pl ,. KER MAYOR VANDERSLUIS SEES ACTIVE YEAR | “It suits me,” was the assertion of Mayor Vandersluis this morning in commenting upon the results of Tuesday’s balloting. “We've a big year in front of us and I look for unusual activity in the city. There’s the new postoffice and the new armory to be built and there are several business houses to be built. “The new council will have much to do and I hope that we will all be in harmony and work together for what is best for the city. 72 American Prisoners Are Freed, Report (By United Press) London, Feb. 22.—A Reuter’s dis- patch today states that the Amer- icans taken from the Yarrowdale in Germany have been released. SENIOR PARTY TONIGHT The Senior class of the lrigh school will give a dancing party this eve- ning in Kaplan hall. DULUTH ROTARY FIVE PLAYS HERE TONIGHT . GAMECALLED80'CLOCK There will be a good game of bas- ketball at the armory this evening and it will be a good place to ob- serve Washington’s birthday, for the Duluth Rotary club’s quintet will meet the Big Bemidg team in the first of a series of three games. The Duluthians come with a fine reputation as players and the locals are determined to keep up their good work. An addition to the Bemiji team is Peck, a former player on the Big Bemidg team, and everybody knows the ability of the big fellow as a player. The game will be called at 8 o’clock instead of 8:45 as has been the case. MARTIAL LAW RULES MANUFACTURING CITY; 9 PLANTS ARE FIRED (By United Press) New Britain, Feb. 22.—Martial law rules the city today and two com- panies of state guards are in control, following nine simultaneous fires in different parts of the city last night. Two have been arrested on suspi- cion. The electric fire alarm sys- tem was put out of business when the fires were started. There are many large manufactur- ing plants here making munitions for the Entente and it is believed some fanatic sought to stop this. B. H. S. Defeats Wadena By 42 to 26; Baileyls Star In an exceptionally fast game of basketball the Bemidji high school quintet defeated the Wadena high school team last evening by a score of 42 to 26. The local team showed a decided improvement in form, es- petially in their team work. Bailey carried off first honors for Bemidji, making 14 points for his team. Although closely guarded by Spencer, the Wadena star, he got away for a number of dribble shots under the basket. Warfield was a clse second with a total of 10 ponts to his credit. He showed ex- ceptional spirit in playing the entire gane, not being in his usual phys- ical condition and handicapped as he was ill during the game. 2 TFrank Phibbs, playing at left for- * ward, showed great improvement in " Jorm and worked well with Bailey in completing some difficult plays. Dan- J iel Gainey showed true form last eve- ning by holding his man to a low jcore and making three baskets for iis own team. | Young Fred Phibbs made his first {ppearance with the Bemidjivteam ! | and shows promise to give his brother a run for the position. Witting and Tennstrum showed their usual good form. Spencer starred for Wadéna, mak- ling a total of 8 points for his team although playing at the guard posi- tion. Ericson and Sakes followed with 6 points to their credit. The score: BEMIDJI WADENA Bailey . Ericson Phibbs . .. Orr Warfield .. .... Sakes Gainey .. . Spencer | Witting ...... . Kingsley Bemldn—Bailey 6, Warfield 5, Gainey, Frank Phibbs and Fred Phibbs 3. Wadena—Spen- cer, Ericson and Sakes 3, Hela 2, Orr 1. Free throws: Bemidji—Bailey 2 out of 6, Warfield 0 out of 2. Wa- dena—Spencer 2 out of 6, Orr 0 out of 1. Ofticials—Dr. J. W. Diedrich and C. M. Jacobson alternated as referee and umpire. Scorers, McAlpine and Schmitt. Timekeeper, Riley. Field goals: BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVEN'NG. FEBRUARY 22, 1917. ol 185 Yeas since Iflzsiwy/oz w:2s Born KBlears sirce s first lranguralion 18 ¥ars since tis Dea. D R R Tuesday’s Vote Largest Ever Cast In City; Many Issues Bring Out Ballots Tuesday’s vote was the largest ever cast in the city of Bemidji. It was so on account of the admission of Nymore to the corporate limits of the city, making five instead of four wards. Even with the new Fifth ward left out of the total vote the number of ballots was the largest ever cast in the city. The Fourth ward cast an immense ballot, considering it being the fourth, and in the Second a heavy ballot was cast on account of the un- usually keen competition. The large number of candidates for the municipal judgeship also was a factor in getting out the vote and the bond issue also lent its part in the large vote. Interest the ward results stirred the voters to their utmost and each city precinct, with the possible ex- ception of the First and Third, where there was no opposition, was combed thoroughly to get the vote to the polls. WASHINGTON’S BIRTH QUIETLY OBSERVED Bemidji observed Washington's birth anniversary today in a quiet manner. The public schocls were not in ses- sion and the banks were closed. The postoffice observed regular holiday hours, there being no mail delivery by carriers and the office remaining closed except from 10 to 11 o’clock this foremoon for general delivery. TUESDAY GREAT DAY FOR CITY CLERK STEIN Tuesday was a great day for City Clerk George Stein. Several years ago (just how many is a matter of speculation) Tuesday there appeared upon this terrestial globe a young- ster who bore the name of his fore- bears, Stein. True, the youngster was only a ‘“snit”” at the time but he grew into a full fledged Stein and became known to his conferees as George, which name had been at- tached to him in his infancy. And on Tuesday Mr. Stein cele- brated his natal day by also being re-elected to the office of city clerk of the city of Bemidji. LENTEN PERIOD BEING OBSERVED IN BEMIDJI Lent opened yesterday and the period of quietness and religious observance, in vogue through- out the universe, is in order. The beginning of the quiet season was celebrated in the usual custom by those who follow the spirit of the time and the season will terminate with Easter. Chicago, Feb. 22.—Stanley Levin- . \ DRIOT NS i' Historical Society Al |45 cLAS T munTH QUAKER CITY QUIET TODAY; 500 CARS OF FOOD TO NEW YORK; LOWER PRICES SEE EXTRA .. (BULLETIN) By United Press Washington, Feb. 22.—A crisis in diplomatic relations between Austria and the United States is expected in 7 the next 24 hours, it was announced late this afternoon. Sweden Sends Protest Qver ~Sinking Ship (By United Press) Stockholm, Feb. 22.—It is report- ed today that Sweden has forraally protested to Germany over the sink- ing of the Swedish steamer Hugo Hamilton. . 5 Americans Aboard. Washington, Feb. 22.—Five Amer- icans were aboard the Swedish steam- er Skogland, submarined off the coast of Spain Feb. 18, Consul Hurst officially reported today. REALTRAGEDY REVEALED WHEN POLICE LIFT VEIL OVER CASE OF SUICIDE (By United Press) sky is dead. The police found the body in a gas filled room. The rec- ords show suicide, but the story is one of real tragedy, as given out to- day. The dead man had rented a honey- moon flat and came here to be wed. Neighbors broke in and found the dead body of the nineteen-year-old bride. Stanley appeared trying to forget in taking to drink. The po- lice started a search for him as he drifted from one saloon to another and then overtook the body, in one hand of which was'a newspaper con- taining the story of the finding of his wife’s body. PARCEL POST SALE Supper and a parcel post sale will be given au the Salvation Army hall tomorrow. Ali Supper will be in the Fifth ward parcels ten cents. served from 5 to 9 o'clock. Price, children 10 cents, adults 15 cents. The sale will commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Every one wel- come. BULLETIN (By United Press) Philadelphia, Feb. 22.—Food rioting commenced again this af- ternoon. Jewish women, shout- ing “robbery” overturned push carts and entered shops. The fighting started when the women learned that food prices had ad- vanced over night. (By United Press) Philadelphia, Feb. 22.—The city ic quiet today following the food riots, and the dead remains at one with several injured. Bill for Coneress. Washington., Feb. 22.—Determin- ed to relieve food prices that are causing riots among the porr classes in several cities throughout the Unit- ed States, which the Federal Trade commission says will spread to sev- era] other cities, Representative Moss of Ohio today informed Representa- tive Mayer London that he will in- troduce a resolution into congress prohibiting government food con- trol. Relief of New York. New York, Feb. 22.—Five hundred cars of food are expected to arrive in New York this afternoon and their arrival is expected to greatly lower prices. Sees Lower Prices. San Francisco, Feb. 22.—Presi- dent Connolly of the National Retail Grocers' association today said the German submarine blockade, pre- venting food exportation, will lower prices in the United States.- Demands Probe. Washington, Feb. 22.—Ten repre- sentatives in a letter to members of congress today demanded investiga- tion immediately by the Federal Trade commission on the food situa- tion. Senator Borah announced that he would address the Senate at the earliest possible moment on food riot- ing and informed the United Press that he considered the food situation of grave concern. PASSENGERS BELIEVE CELTIC SUBMARINED (By United Press) New York, Feb. 22.—Passengers arrriving aboard the liner Philadel- phia today brought the story that the White Star liner Celtic had been sunk by a submarine. The story is unfounded. Passengers were not cer- tain whether the Celtic returned to port or was sunk. HOLT LINER IS SUNK; FOUR ABOARD MISSING (By Unm-d Press) London, Feb. 22.—The Holt liner Perseus has been sunk and four ahoard are missing, it was announced today. For some time there has been a great deal of wrangling over what should be done in connection with young boys frequenting pool and bil- liard halls and bowling alleys and the matter has reached such a stage that today Chief of Police Ripple “took the bull by the horns” and served notice upon all proprietors of iplaces wherein are played pool or billiards and also upon bowling alley proprietors, that henceforth the law of the state and the city ordinance will be enforced in detail. Boys under 18 years of age are af- i fected, as are boys who are students of the high school. The provisions under which the chief is acting say that no youths of such prescribed age Boys Must Keep Out Of ‘Pool and Billiard Places may frequent pool halls or billiard parlors unless accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardian, and anyone who desires his boy to frequent pool and billiard halls should confer personally with Chief Ripple of the police department. It seems that in the attempt to regulate this question there are some parents who think it all right for their sons to loiter around billiard halls and pool rooms and have com- plained over the provisions of the ordinance and objected to the en- forcement in their personal instan- ces, and Chief Ripple states he will enforce the ordinance and asks the co-operation of parents for there will be prosecution for violations. —t- e r - 1 ‘