Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 14, 1917, Page 1

;\ THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. WEDNESD AY EVENING. MARCH 14, 1916. VOLUME XV. NO. 68. L AMERICAN STEAMER SENT - BARKER ELECTED t COMMERCIALCLUB 4+ HEAD; DIRECTORS MEN OF AFFAIRS . , Harnwell First Vice President; Rey- 5 * nolds Second; J. L. George PROMINENT IN i; PROMOTING CITY’S INTERESTS SOLDIERS GIVE WAR TOUCH TO INAUGURATION i Mnu Looking This Way; Proper ) / Boat Service Assured on Lake J Bemidji This Summer. KR KK R KKK KKK R NEW C, C. OFFICIALS President—E. A. Barker. First vice—G. W. Harn- well. Second vice—H. E. Reyn- olds. Treasurer—J. L. George. Directors—E. A. Barker, G. ‘W. Harnwell, H. E. Reynolds, J. L. George, C. W. Vanders- luis, Dr. G. M. Palmer, R. H. Schumaker, A. P. White, J. P. Lahr, B. W. Lakin, F. S. Lycan, A. L. Molander, H. M. Clark, E. H. Denu, H. C. Baer. HE KKK KK KKK KK KKK The above is a list of new officers Photo by American Press Association. Not since Lincoln’s time or even then has there been such a spirit of war displayed at an inauguration of a pres- ident. ‘“The listless, laggard step of four years ago and of years further back—the sluggish tramp of complacent safety—was gone, and in its place in every step of soldier and civilian there was the quick spirited movement of an awakened and vital people,” read one description. ‘‘Regiments and state guards marched with a new huoyancy. Raw recruits of last summer just back from the Mexican border, bronzed, hearty and erect, marched like veterans of war amid the most tremendous cheering accorded to any feature of the parade. And then with long, even sweep 1222332323388 823323332331 e ok d sk sk ke ke ok e ok ok ke ke ko ok ke ok selected by the Commercial club last night at its annual meeting, in a membership-wide ballot under the re- organization plan of the organiza- tion. The members of the club cast their ballots not only for the board of directors but designated their choice for officers to be confirmed by the directorate. The field was the entire member- ship of the club and in the ballot- ing several votes were cast by mail. F1ore vivin EXTRA (By United Press) Washington, March 14.—China has broken with Germany. This was the official message to the navy depart- ment today from the senior American naval commander in Chinese waters. China has seized all German mer- chant vessels, numbering six, in Shanghai harbor and set the crews ashore. An armed guard has been placed aboard the vessels. ENVOYS WILL REPORT ZIMMERMAN PULLED A ‘BONE’ IN MEXICO (By United Press) Copenhagen, March 14.—It was learned here today that returning en- voys to Germany will endeavor to avert war between the United States and Germany. They will tell Zim- merman his letter to Eckhardt re- garding Mexican plotting was a mis- take. “SECOND GIBRALTER” IS DOOMED BY BRITISH With the British Armies in the Field, March 14.—Bapaume seems doomed. If the citidel which Hin- denberg called the ‘“‘second Gibral- tar” has not fallen before the end of the week it will be because British army plans are laid elsewhere. E. A. BARKER A tie at 23 existed in the selection of three directors, four being tied. They were Lahr, Lakin, Palmer and Burke, and the three former won in the recasting of the ballot with the four in the race. George for Treasurer. In the vote on treasurer, J. L. ‘George and H. C. Baer were tied and 1n the run off Mr. George was the “winner. Frank J. Koors, G. W. Harnwell and Secretary Sathre acted as tellers. The vote of the club gives to the organization an exceptionally strong staff of executives. President Barker is the well known (Con on Page 8ix) New High Record Set For Turtle Lake Acreage At State Land Sale Today £ Setting a new high record for land prices in the Turtle Lake dis- trict when $30 and $35 per acre for land was bid on certain lots, J. F. Gould, manager of the state land sales department of the state of Min- nesota, auditor’s office, this forenoon sold approximately 1,300 acres of Reltrami county land at public auc- tion at the Beltrami county court house, the price per acre averaging . $14.75. The number of The Hlst of buyers is as follows: M. C. Haughland, Kelliher, Minn. Gust Westlund, Cass Lake. John F. Johnston, Hines. Tracy Noel, Blackduck. William Hass, Tenstrike. James M. Watkins, Wilton. Thelma F. Johnson, Bemidji. Benjamin Carter, Sr., Tenstrike. August Luense, Tenstrike. Albert Hallen, Hines. Martin Otterstad, Turtle River. Louis F. Cohenour, Tenstrike. James Taylor, Tenstrike. Knute H. Strand, Tenstrike. Albert J. Green, Tenstrike. E. E. Schulke, Tenstrike. E. R. Getchell, Bemidji. Herbert L. Dunn, St. Paul. acres redeemed Thid was the first monthly sale of state land held in this county this year and unless the law is changed public sales will be held monthly in ‘Bemidji. ‘prlor to the hour of sale was 500. J / came that gray, matchlesp regiment of West Point cadets.” |GERARD ARRIVES IN STATE LEGISLATURE ‘The picture shows the latter on Pennsylvania avenue. WASHINGTON TODAY (By United Press) Washington, March 14.—James Gerard, American ambassador to Ger- |- many, arrived here today to report German conditions to the administra- tion. T0 ADJOURN APRIL 19 St. Paul, March 17.—The 1917 Minnesota legislature must adjourn sine die on April 19, after formally approving the official journal of the previous day, according to a ruling by Attorney General Lyndon A. Smith submitted to Oscar Arneson, clerk of the House of Representatives. Under the constitution, according to the attorney general’s ruling, April 18 id the last day on which bills can be passed. The flood of new bills which has been pouring into the legislative cof- fers for the past ten weeks will he curbed from now on. The House rules, it was announced today, pro- vide that no bills can be introduced after tomorrow without suspension of the rules by a two-thirds vote. The constitution would limit introduction of bills to March 26, or 20 legisla- tive days previous to final adjourn- ment. RUSS CAPTURE CITY (By United Press) London, March 14.—An official announcement today says the Rus- siand have captured Kermanshe in Persia from the Turks. HIGH SCHOOL DECLAMATORY LEAGUE MAY BE ORGANIZED Winona, March 14.—The organi- zation of the Minnesota High School Declamatory league, with an entirely new place of importance in the cur- riculum of the schools, is proposed by Superintendent F. E. Lurton, of East Grand Forks. Superintendent J. V. Vorhees of Winona is assisting in the orgmmuon of the associa- tion. Mr. Lurton, in a letter to all of the superintendents of Minnesota, proj a meeting to be held in Minneapolis April 6. DISCUSSION OF FORTS CALLS OUT GUARDS (By United Press) New York, March 14.—A group of Germans sitting around a table in a Brooklyn beer garden discussing Fort Hamilton and Fort Totten this morn- ing started an alarm which called out the motorcycle and machine gun guard for mobilization. The plot was reported to officers but proved to be unfounded and the guard was dismissed. He has been ordered to avoid all men- PRESIDENT MAY TAKE STEP TO PREVENT STRIKE ON RAILROADS (By United Press) Washington, March 14.—Indica- tions today are that President Wilson will take a hand to check the rail- way strike order set for effect Sat- urday evening. Indications are he will await the New York managers and brotherhoods conference action tomorrow before acting. The presi- dent is much improved from his se- vere attack of grip but ic very weak. tal and physical strain. GRAYSON WINS (By United Press) Washington, March 14.—The Sen- ate naval affairs committee today or- dered a favorable report on the ination of Dr. Cary Grayson, Wi son’s personal prysician, to be medi- cal director of New York with the rank of rear admiral. MOTHER SERIOUSLY ILL Mrs. J. J. Trask left yesterday af- ternoon for Lawton, N. D., having re- ceived a message stafing that her mother, Mrs. M. Chase, was {ll and not expected to recover. BROUGHT TO HOSPITAL Mrs. Nick Hanson of Shevlin has been brought to St. Anthony’s hos- pital for treatment. “WARM” BASKETBALL GAME SATURDAY NIGHT There’s going to be a basketball game at the armory Saturday night that should be about the best of the season, when the ‘Independents’ from Stephen come to play the Big Bemidg team, and the reasons for this are as follows: About three weeks ago, Manager Jacobson took the Big Bemidg team up to Thief River Falls and were defeated in the cracker-box playing hall. In the hall were wooden beams that hung so low that “three cush- jon” shots for the basket were neces- sary and the locals being used to a regulation ficor were unaccustomed to the new stunt. In fact, the beams were 80 low that when “Bill” Berri- gan attempted to get into action he would hit the ceiling in his famous jumpe for the ball. Manager Jacobson attempted to get the Thief River Falls quintet to come here for a return game but no argument would pull the team here for the courtesy of a return. Last Saturday the Stephen “Inde- pendents” defeated Thier River Falls by 17 to 14. Thief River Falls beat Bemidji 19 to 11. Hence, a corking good game should be the result here and the locals will attempt to ‘“‘clean” the visitors to the Falls aggregation. “show up” 10 E IRECREW SAVED: OWNERS CLAIM SHIP Up-to-the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press---Greatest Afternoon Paper Service ]\ P “°‘ - | g0t =R HTOM NOT ARMED; CARGO SlarlSaturday N.P.isIncluded (BULLETIN) 3:15P. M. Chicago,, March 14.—Brother- hood officials of railroads this afternoon received the order to strike. The first group, consisting of Indiana railroads, are ordered to strike at 4 o’clock Saturday af- ternoon unless the strike order is recalled. The second group is ordered to strike at § o’clock Suday eve- ning. This group includes all Northern Pacific and Great Western lines. The third group is ordered to strike at 5 o'clock Monday and affects all men who are left working after the other divi- sions have struck. . With the food situation as acute as it is the future is in- conceivable. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS EXPECTED MILITANT (By United Press) Washington, March 14.—Wilson’s message to the Sixty-fifth congress, called in special session, will be strongly militant. Defense measures such as the country never before called upon to take since the Span- ish war will probably be urged upon congress. TURKS MAKE STAND (By United Press) Constantinople, March 14.—An of- ficial announcement today states the Turks have taken up @ new position between Bagdad and Amara. MASONIC WORK TONIGHT There will be work at the Masonic lodge thid evening commencing at 8 o'clock. Lunch will be served. All 'VALUED AT MILLION EXTRA (By Unmd Press) London, March 14.—The Amer- ican steamer Algonquin, bound for London and carrying food, was tor- pedoed Monday morning. The crew of twenty-seven men was saved. The American consul today made the an- nouncement of the fate of the vessel. 1t is believed the ship was armed. Say “Not Armed.” New York, March 14.—The Am- erican Star line, ownmers of the steamer Algonquin, torpedoed Mon- day, today received confirmation of the sinking of the ship. They claim the vessel was not armed. The cargo consisted of a million dollars worth of products of Swift & Co. The ship was formerly engaged in lake traffic from Port Arthur, On- tario, and was transferred to Amer- ican registry and trans-Atlantic ser- vice when ocean bottoms were dif- ficult to secure. Ship Not Warned. ‘Washington, March 14.—When the Algonquin was attacked she was not warned. This fact confirms the administration belief Germany will carry her ruthlessness into American shipping. The eeneral situation, however, is unaltered. Armed ships will continue for the present, the only defense against Germany's ille- gal naval methods. LAW MAY PROTECT YOUNG GIRL; SISTER ARRESTED IN RAID There will be @ hearing in the pro- bate court next Monday to decide the disposition of Avina Oberg, the four- teen-year-old sister of Mable Oberg, age 18 years, arrested in a raid on a house by Chief Ripple Monday eve- ning on Thirteenth street, the girl pleading guilty in police court to a digorderly charge. Avina, it is asserted, is not in the best of company for proper raising and Judge Harris will hear the case. NEW PAID SECRETARY CHOSEN BY C. CLUB At a meeting of the new directors of the Commercial club this after- noon P. E. Geier of Des Moines, Ia., was chosen as permanent salaried secretary, the first in the history of the organization. The new secretary will assume his duties immediately. Mr. Geier comes to Bemidji high- ly recommended. He is & young man, energetic, progressive and has been associated with the Des Moines members are requested to be present.| Chamber of Commerce. Brennan Arrests Drunk With $426;GibbonsTakes $20.00 Out of the Roll When Officer Garry Brennan ar- rested John Anderson ard Otto Ben- son, as the pair was doing the “Re- midji glide” along thz road toward the Fifth ward last evening, he drew the prize package of the season, for Anderson proved to he a regular walking National bank. This wad discovered at the police station when! he was searched before putting him in a cell and a roll of $426 was found in his clothing. Benson wasn't so prosperous, for his only visible assets were $5.50 Both are woodsmen and came here from Gemmell and in some manner became saturated with extract of | corn. They were charged with in- toxication. When Judge Gibbons surveyed the roll of green deposited on his desk by Chief Ripple as the property of the prisoners when they were ar- raigned for hearing this forenoon the judge took a strong pull at his cigar, sort of tilted back in his chair and murmured almost inaudibly ‘‘Pretty soft! Pretty soft!” The judge then decided about $10 would be correct for the privilege of imitating a ship without a rudder and he nicked the roll for & couple of tens, Anderson helping out his ‘“bud- die” with the necessary wherewithal. —_—t _* —t-