Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 9, 1917, Page 1

T VOLUME XV. NO. 88. BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING. APRIL 9, 1917. AUSTRIA BREAKS RELATIONS LEE T0 FEDERAL PENFOR ONE YEAR ON BfifllECflARfiE; THOUSANDS FLOCK TO MATTHEWS SAME ‘Judge Morris at Minneapolis Rids Bemidji of Ten Violators of the Liquor Law. TWe LOSE CITIZEN RIGHTS BY PENITENTIARY SERVICE " Bight Go to Jail With Fines in Addi- tion; Two Defendants Are From Kelliher. If there’s anything Judge Page ‘Morris of the United States District court at Minneapolis wants from Be- midji he can have it up to the presi- dency of the United States, for on Saturday, at Minneapolis, he sent one of the rarest collections of law viola- tors to jail for various terms, includ- ing ten fine specimens from Bemidji, two of the ten landing in the Fed- eral penitentiary at Fort Leaven- worth, Kan. Ole Lee was one of the choice mor- sels that Judge Morris rid Bemidji of for a year and a day in the Fed- eral penitentiary and James Mat- thews, also of Bemidji, got the same dose handed to him. Lee Loses Rights. Lee was the alleged “manager’” of the Lake Shore hotel in Bemidji, of which Ole Anderson is generally sup- posed to be the proprietor, and Lee will . do the ‘“‘stretch” for handling alcohol and booze in general at the Lake Shore hostelry in Bemidji. Fur- thermore, his sentence to a Federal penitentiary will take _away. his rights as a citizen and there will be one less law violator in Bemidji when the prison doors open for his release. Caught “With the Goods.” The Lake Shore hostelry is the place where Chief Brandt of the In- dian agents and his men recently “ar- vested” the safe and forced it, dis- covering a quantity of alcohol, after a raid. Anderson is also under bonds on a charge of violating the federal laws. Matthews will also lose his rights as a citizen by going to a Federal /, penitentiary and thus another voter for the “betterment’” of Bemidji will ®e missing here.fter at elections. Kelliher Had Two. Kelliher contributed two to the grist ground out by Judge Morris. Some of the defendants from Be- midji wanted to serve their jail sen- tences in the Beltrami county jail but Judge Morris considered that Beltrami county had had about enough of the outfit for awhile and sent them elsewhere. Here’s the Grist. Here is what Judge Morris did for Bemidji, and also for other commu- nities last Saturday. Ole Lee, Bemidji, one day and one year in Fort Leavenworth prison, Kansas. James Matthews, Bemidji, one year and.ope day in Fort Leavenworth prison, Kgnsas. Anton Johnson, Bemidji, six months and $100 in Stearns county jail. Joseph Bellanger, Bemidji, six months and $100 in Stearns county Jail. John Danielson, Bemidji, sixty days and $100 in Beltrami county jail. " E. M. Evang, Bemidji, sixty days > and $100 in Beltrami county jail. H. E. muth ,Bemidji, sixty days and $100 in Stearns county jail. Severt Nord, Bemidji, sixty days and $100 in Stearns county jail. Thor Nelson, Bemidji, sixty days ‘and $100-in-Beltrami county jail. Alfréd Moore, Bemidji, sixty days Perhaps one of the most touching scemes. at the same time affording a source of extreme pleasure to our sailor boys, was the banquet tend- ered them at the Markham hotel, F. 8. Lycan being the host. Through the tense excitement of Saturday this feature could not have been given the prominence it deserved. “royal feast,”” was served at 7 o'clock when all the boys, dressed in white, marched into the dining room. Never ‘before had this room been so elabor- ately decorated. Flags and bunting literally covering the entire interior. At the speaker’s table were F. S. Lyoas, host; Lieut. E. A. Barker, Mayor C. W. Vandersiuis, H. M. The banquet, which was really al oty Order for Action is Issued Sunday Photos by American Press Assoclation. Ten thousand friendly faces greeted Ambassador Gerard when he returned to his home city, New York, from Berlin. Arrow points to him standing on the steps of the city hall, addressing the crowd. The other picture shows bim on a revenue cutter (on right) with R. A, C. Smith of the mayor's home committee. and $100 in Hennepin county jail. Theodore Thorson, Kelliher, four months and $100 in Stearns county jail. Pete McGinty, Kelliher, guilty but gentence-deferred. John Rivers, Calumet, 60 days and $100 in Ramsey county jail. Otta Oja, Palisade, 60 days and $100_in Ramsey county jail. Andor Hamrif; Warba, ~60 days and $100 in Ramsey county jail. ‘William Maher, Northome, 60 days and $100 in Hennepin county jail. William Wahlquist, Pine River, 60 days and $100 in Hennepin county jail. Frank Roy, Brainerd, 60 days and $100 in Ramsey county jail. Nick Caferi, Hibbing, four months and $100 in Hennepln jail, Hans Field, Hibbing, 60 days and $100 in Carlton county jail. Elmer Nuromi, Hihbing, 60 days and $100 in Carlton county jail. German Plan Thwarted in Buying Isles (By United -Press) Copennagen, Denmark, April 9.— The purpose of the United States in buying the Danish West Indies isl- ands was to defeat known German plans to establish a Zeppelin and sub- marine base there, it is learned up- on the highest authority here. REPORT MAN KILLED AT SAUM; UNTRUE A report became current in Be- midji Sunday that a resident of Saum had torn a United States flag to shreds and in turn had been shot and killed, but inquiry at the sheriff’s office disclosed no confirmation of the ' rumor. plea of Dinnerto DepartmgSeamen Features Patriotic Program Clark, president of the council; A. G. Wedge, president of the Patriotic league, and G. M. Torrance, secre- tary of the league. Brief addresses were made by Messrs. Torrance and | Wedge after the dinner, at which time members of the G. A. R. and the |Ladies of the Circle marched into the room. As a fitting conclusion to the fes- tivities Lieutenant Barker expressed appreciation for the boys, who gave three cheers and the ‘“tiger”” for Mr. Lycan, declaring him the “king of hosts.” Mr. Lycan loses five men from his family and hotel circle, they being his two sons, Ralph and Wilbur, Manager Roskowick and the two bell boys. “WELCOME HOME" GIRARD |UNITED STATES T0 Crookston Co. Steams Up Bemidji Plants for Season; ‘Heavy Run is Looked For The Crookston Lumber company steamed up its plants in Bemidji this morning for the summer run and will continue operations as long as the weather will permit. An unusu- ally successful season is looked for- ward to and the starting of the mills will mean much to Bemidji’s busi- ness interests and the city in gen- eral. At mill No. 1 will be employed about 400 men and at mill No. 2 there will be 250 on the rolls. In the woods during the summer the Crookston company will employ 500 men. In addition to all this there will be two steam skidders at work at Nebish and three at Kelliher. Three steam log loaders will also “KEEP MOUTH SHUT,” IS ADVICE TO ALIENS Philadelphia, April 9.—The fol- lowing notice signed by United States Attorney General Gregory has been received by the federal marshal of the Philadelphia district: “No German alien enemy in this country, who has not hitherto been implicated in plots against the in- terests of the United States, need have any fear of action by the De- partment of Justice so long as he ob- serves the following warning: ‘Obey the law; keep your mouth shut.’” KNIGHTS TEMPLARS AT EASTER SERVICE At the services at the Presbyterian church Easter Sunday Elkanah com- mandery, Knights Templars, was present in uniform for the annual Easter sermon. The commandery presented a striking appearance and the presence of the sir knights added much to the spirit of the occasion. The Carleton glee club sang and its work was greatly appreciated. THREE NAVAL MILITIA BOYS ARE REJECTED Word has reached Bemidji that three of the naval militia who went to Duluth with the company have been rejected on final examination. The three are Peter Nelson, Whitney Brown and Leon Battlés. They are expected to arrive home tonight. . VAST DRIVE IS ON With British armies in the field, April 9.—A new drive overshadows the great Somme drive. Vast drives are being carried out by the British airmen and tank cars. The forward movement extends from Lons to Cam- brai. be in service, one at Northome, Blackduck and Shooks. In all, the Crookston company will giva employment to about 1,500 men in Bemidji and vicinity during the coming summer and until the winter freeze up. GERMANS ARE SAFE FROM MOLESTATION IF WELL BEHAVED St. Paul, April 9.—Germans in the United States are liable to removal or internment under the laws of the United States, but United States Dis- trict Attorney Alfred Jaques believes that all aliens who behave themselves and obey the law will be unmolested. Hinges on Proclamation. “The treatment of Germans after war is declared,” said the district at- torney, ‘‘depends upon the procla- mation issued by President Wilson. The government has a right to ex- pel or intern subjects of a country with which it is at war if it sees fit but indications are that nothing of the kind will be done. “Everybody should be rcareful at this time not to do or say anything to irritate persons of German birth. It is most desirable we should have unity. No steps should be taken to create friction, but every effort should be made to eliminate it. Is Misdemeanor. Speaking of reported insults to the flag District Attorney Jaques called attention to section 9112 of the gen- eral statutes of Minnesota in which it is stated that any one who shalil publicly, mutilate ,trample upon, de- face or defy any United States flag, standard or color or emsign shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. DRASTIC BILL PASSED (By United Press) Washington, April 9.—The Senate today passed a bill providing punish- ment for destruction of war material, railways, terminals, docks included, punishable with imprisonment of 30 years and fines of $30,000. MARRIAGE LICENSE OFFICE SWAMPED CHICAGO (By United Press) Chicago, April 19.—Two hundred couples stormed the marriage license clerk in the county building today. Over 300 marriage licenses were filled in two hours. Doors were closed fo prevent rioting. FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE OLNEY DIES (By United Press) Boston, April 9.—Richard Olney, secretary of state under President Cleveland, died here foday. = WORK IN HARMONY WITHENTENTE,NAVY HEADS ANNOUNCE (By United Press) Washington, April 9.—Austria formally broke relations with the United States today. Austrian Charge Zwiedinek called at the state department and asked for his passports. He informed the department that the order for his action had been issued yesterday.. Just previously, Minister Stovall at Berne, | Switzerland, cabJed the department that the break was ordered yesterday. Will Work With the Entente. ‘Washington, April 9.—The United States will work in har- mony with the entente, it was officially announced at the navy department today. The details are suppressed. May Shut Off Argentine Coal. Washington, April 9.—The United States government may, shut off coal shipments to the Argentine if that country contin- ues its embargo on wheat Would Retaliate for Wheat Embargo. Buenos Ayres, April 9.—Argentine officials express resent- ment at reports that the United States is to join England in threatening to cut off coal shipments to the Argentine, unless he latter rescinds its wheat embargo. EXTRA Bemidji Boys Feeling Fine: Large Growds Greet Train (By Edwin Simons) Special Correspondent Pioneer Chicago, I11., April 9.—Large crowds have greeted our trains at every station along the route. Thousands crowded the streets of Duluth to bid the jackies good bye. Cass Lake, Grand Rapids, Minn., and Spooner, Wis., turn- ed out enmmasse with bands. At Grand Rapids we were greeted with a speaker who presented to us a monster Easter lily. The train pulled out with the crowd cheering wildly for the Bemidji boys. The boys are all in the hest of spirits and health and enjoying the trip. SCHOOL ELECTION ERROR CORRECTED IN FIFTH To correct an error in the recent school election in the Fifth ward a special election was held in the Fifth Saturday evening. Both proposi- tions were voted upon. The one for the issuance of $40,- 000 in bonds for the new Fifth ward grade school resulted in 197 for and only two against. For the $5,000 for improving the Central school the vote stood 176 for and 12 against. BRAZIL EXPECTS TO BREAK ANY MOMENT e 2 (By United Press) The Hague, April 9.—Ministers In Berlin representing the Argentine, Brazil and Chili held an hour’s con- ference with Zimmerman and rumors presage a rupture in relations. Germans Are Fleeing. Rio de Janiero, April 9.—An- nouncement of Brazil’'s break with Germany is expected momentarily and thousands of Germans are pre- paring to flee the country. BRITISH TANKER SINKS TEUTON SUBMARINE (By United Press) San Francisco, April 9.—The sink- ing of a German submarine off the Cornish coast by the British tanker Sequoia after a 20-minute battle, is told by the Sequoia which arrived here today. One of the tanker's sailors was killed and three wounded and the boat partially wrecked by the under- sea raider. COASTWISE VESSELS RECEIVE WARN (By United Press) Boston, April 9.—The Charlestown navy yard today advised coastwise vessels to be on the lookout for a “‘suspicious vessel” reported by a British ship in a wlreless warning. ANOTHER SOP TO PEOPLE (By United Press) London, April 9.—Emperor Karl of Austria is to follow the kaiser in announcing liberat election reforms, a Rome dispatch says today. Semi- autonomy is to be granted in the principal provinces. BIDS FOR 30 DIVERS OPEN ON WEDNESDAY (By United Press) Washington, April 9.—Bids will be opened Wednesday for 30 sub- marines. G