Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 29, 1917, Page 1

LW. WIS OUTLAW DECLARES JURIST [N THORNE CASE ‘DECIDEDINDULUTH j’ndge Smallwood Rules Against " Organization in Convicting Accused of Vagrancy. DECLARES THORNE ADVOCATED 3 POI.IOIES OF LAWLESSNESS | Deision Aimed Directly at the Law- " lessness of the Industrial Wreckers of the World. Duluth, June 29.—Membership in the I. W. W. constitutes the crime ‘of vagrancy, under the emergency or- dinance adopted by the city council | -last Saturday. So ruled Judge W. H. Smallwood in !nuniclpal court when he found - Arthur Thorne, secretary of the lo- cal‘brsach of the organization, guil- ty of the charge of vagrancy brought agalnst him following his arrest with ‘seventeen other agitators last Saturday. With his decision, Judge Small- wood held the Industrial Workers of the World to be an organization which “by word of mouth teaches or advocates the duty, necessity or pro- priety of violence or industrial strife.”” It is believed that this is the first time in this part of the country that the I. W. W. has been judicially declared an illegal and outlaw organization. The conviction of Thorne and the coincident sentence of eighty-five days at the work farm, followed two days of spirited argument, in which Citg. Attorney Samuelson. and.— his prosecuting assistant, J. A. P. ‘were opposed by Sigmond M. Slonim for the defense. Wanted Decision on Organ It was clear to be seen durlng the closing hours of the trial that the attorneys for the prosecution were playing their cards to procure a court decision directly aimed at the Jawfulness of the I. W. W., and th defense at times resorted to des- * perate means to check this train of evidence. More than once Judge Smallwood warned Attorney Slonim to be careful or he would be held for contempt of court. “The court finds that, beyond a reasonable doubt. Arthur Thorne. both by individual actions and as an official of the I. W. W., has habit- ually taught and advocated the duty, necessity and propriety of viol- ence and industrial strife and that he is guilty on a charge of vagrancy for fo doing,” declared Judge Small- wood at the close of the trial. Thorne was given a stay of sen- tence of ten days, in which time it 1s understood that he and his at- torneys will prepare an appeal to ‘the district court. In the event that they fall there, it is rumored that they will carry it on to the state su- preme court. Thorne, in the interim, is enjoying freedom on $250 bail, which was increased trom $100 by Judge Smallwood. BOOZE PEDDLER SAYS HE'S GUILTY; FINED $50 George Gilhertson was haled be- fore Judge Gibhons this morning on a charge of selling liquor without a license. In the absence of City At- torney Brown, State’s Attorney G. M. - Torrance prosecuted the case. Gil- bertson - pléaded guilty and in de- ~fault of the fine of $50, he was com- mitted to-the county jail for sixty days. Newspapers and farm publications of the Northwest did more to help the Liberty Loan than was done in like. manner anywhere else in the United States, according to Federal Reserve bank officials. The Ninth District Federal Re- serve bank is preparing a complete statement of the participation of the _ mewspapers of the Northwest in the Liberty Loan campaign for Secre- . tary of the Treasury McAdoo. Mean- while Governor Theodore Wold for the bank, John H. Rich for the cam- paign committee and Secretary Mec- Neal, | Northwest Papers Did More ’To Boost the Liberty Loan TODAY’S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS BEMIDJ1. MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE 29, 1917. WORLD PEACE ONLY THROUG WAR FESTA TRANSFORMS MACDOUGAL ALLEY Photo by American Press Assoclation. Macdougal alley, where the lovers of Bohemian life in New York congregate, was for a short period transformed fnto an Italian thoroughfare and a festa held for the benefit of the Red Cross. Thousands crowded into the alley daily and nightly, showering gold on the numerous attractions. Sharks Appear 0ff East Coast As Last Year (By United Press) New Haven, Conn., June 29.—Man eating sharks have again appeared off the coast and much apprehension is expressed for their activities dur- ing the bathing season this sum- mer. Last season they created con- sernation and their work was deadly. l TRAITOROUS FINNS SHOULD BE DEPORTED . Brainerd, Minn., June 29.—Plead- ing guilty to Federal warrants charging failure to register June 5, seven 1. W. W. alien Finns of Crosby were bound over to the Federal court by U. S. Commissioner W. A. Fleming in bonds of $1,000 each. ELKS GIVE RED CROSS BENEFIT DANCE TONIGHT The Elks lodge will give a dance in its beautiful new hall tonight for the benefit of the Red Cross. A large crowd is expected and the en- tertainment committee expects to clear fully a hundred dollars on the affair. Good music is assured. TEREE MORE BEMIDJI BOYS ENLIST FOR UNCLE SAM Recent recuxts to the military arm of the United States, enlisted at Du- luth, include Rudolph E. Beaver and Jacob Eide of Bemidji in the navy and Frank Hubert of Bemidji in the regular army. Adoo have sent letters of thanks to the publishers. The statement will show that in the Ninth district, including Minne- sota. North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Northern Michigan and part of Wisconsin, 467 weekly and 216 daily newspapers gave fre> dis- play advertising space to the com- mittee, the value thereof being be- tween $40,000 and $50.000, and that they took the advertising sent them, printed it and sent the committee receipted bills. The leadmg farm publications of the Northwest did likewise and gave $10,000 of advertising space free. I8 KREATZ GETS CONTRACT . ALSO REMODEL CENTRAL George E. Kreatz, contractor, has been awarded the general contract for the construction of a four-room brick school house at Big Falls, the general contract being for $17,000. Mr. Kreatz has also been awarded the general contract of making the improvements on Central school, his bid being $4,335. The work on this school has aireaay been commenced and will be completed before school opens in September. The specifica- tions call for extensive repairs throughout the building, the chang- ing of the halis and reducing the fire hazard. Other bids received were as follows: Louis Lauritzen, Bemidii, $4.625; Lawrence Con- struction company of Minneapolis, $4,716. Two bids on plumbing were opened, one by Doran Bros. for $1,- 195, and the other by L. P. Eck- strom for $1,245, both of which were rejected. BEMIDJI NAVAL BOY IS COMING BOXER Duluth, June 29.“Pug” Young, a Bemidji boy with the Minnesota na- val reserve on the U. S. S. Massa- chusetts, is making good among the fighters, of the boat. In his last fight he put away his man in three rounds. Young has mot lost a fight since he has been in the east. PRESIDENT APPEALS TO and died from injuries. State Supreme Gourt Reverses Decision of District Gourt In Bemidji In Affeld vs, , Murphy (By United Press) Paul, June 29.—The supreme Fok NEw SC“ool‘ WILL cosurt; of Minnesota today announeed decision in the appeal of Affeld vs. Murphy, trict court in lafl up from the -dis- m!dji reversing the decision of the district court. The case was that of Mrs. Affeld against Murphy & Son, contractors, who built the Lake Julia sanator- ium. tiff that the Murphy auto It was alleged by the plain- scared horses Mrs. Affeld was driving, the result being that the Affeld child with Suit resulted in a verdict of $1 the plaintiff. its mother was dumped out brought ,600 for In the decision on the appeal the court held the statute did not apply in this specific case. WILSON WOULD SAVE BEER IN NEW BILL (By United Press) Washington, June 29.—President Wilson is throwing his influence in- to the Senate to save beer and wine. There is much excitement at the jamming through of drastic prohibi- jtion which the president believes would be a blow against personal liberty. The president is trying to effect a compromise whereby dis- (By United Press) tilled liquors alone will be stopped. London, June 29.—South and west the SUNDAY SCHOOLS of Oppy, General Haig has struck a tremendous blow at lines, capturing forward positions over a front of 2,000 yards and gain- ing the whole objective sought. enemy’s TO RALLY TO RED CROSS NEXT SUNDAY Washington, June 29.—Patriotic Sunday is to be observed next Sunday in the Sunday schools of the United States in re- sponse to an appeal by President Wilson to observe the day by generous giving to the Red Cross. Wilson's letter follows: ““To the officers, teachers and scholars of the Sunday schools of America: “The present insistent call of our beloved country must be heard and answered by every citizen of the United States in proportion to his or her ability to maintain the national power and honor. Many citizens will render their aid by force of arms on the battlefield while others will make the nation strong by their patriotic gifts and support to the common cause. is, therefore, highly fitting that the Sunday schools of the na- tion should observe a special patriotic day and on this occasion should make a special contribution to the American Red Cross for the alleviation of the suffering entailed by the prosecution of the present war. It It is my earnest hope that your generosity may be unstinted in this, the hour of the nation’s need, and that this special day may mean much to you in the undertaking of the cause for which our beloved land now contends. (Signed) WOODROW WILSON.” 4 - KBEMIDJI DAILY PIONE SAYSLLOYD GEORGE IN EPOCH MAKING SPEECH; TURKSMUST LOSE MESOPOTAMIA Hurrah! Beer |s Saved But Booze Doomed (By United Press) London, 'June 2¢.—Peace before victory would.be the greatest disas- ter in history of mankind, Lloyd- George today declared. Indemnities constitute an essential part of the mechanism of civilization every- where, he declared in an epoch-mak- ing speech. He also asserted that the great international peace con- gress: would decide as to the dispo- sition of the German colonies, and that Mesopotamia can never be re- _|stored to the Turks because of thelr (By United Press) Washington, June 29.—Beer is to be saved in the dry fight. Whiskey is doomed. This is the attitude of the foremost senators today and makes the outcome appear inevita- ble. It is believed the conference will not insist on bone dry but will let beer and wines through RED CROSS PARADE T0 BE FEATURE OF JULY 4 One of the features of July Fourth will be a Red Cross parade arranged by Mms. Mary Gambel. . All girls who wish to take part in this parade are asked to notify Mrs. Gambel 1120 Doud, avenue, as soon as possible. The parade will be held at 9 o’clock on the morning of July Fourth. ENGLISH WIN BITTER HAND TO HAND FIGHT (By United Press) Berlin, June 29.—After a bitter hand to hand battle the English oc- cupy the foremost line of our de- fenses between Oppy and Caverelle Windmill. This admission was made by a German official. NICKNAME U. S. BOYS “SAMMIES,” INTRENCHES (By United Press) Washington, June 29.—General Pershing’s men in France have been nicknamed ‘“‘Sammies.” The title will probably stick alongside the British “Tommies,” the French “Poilus” and German ‘“Boches.” GERMAN CONSUL RESIGNS (By United Press) Chrisitania, June 29.—The Ger- man consul at Skein Arendal has resigned, it was announced today. U.S. AMBULANCE CORPS SHOW GREAT COURAGE (By United Press) Paris, June 29.—The American ambulance corps, section thirteen, is cited for great courage. They car- ried out the wounded under heavy fire. blasting tyranny. The same holds true of Armenia. ‘SPINSTERS’ GIVE $20 T0 LOCAL RED CROSS The committee in charge of ‘“The Spinsters’ Convention,” the local tal- ent play given by the Bemidji Y's wish to announce that the receipts for the sale of tickets amounted to $107, After all expenses are paid the Red Cross will' recelve $20 as its share of the profits and 'the re- mainder will go to.the club, with which it will purchase “gym’ equip- ment. The committee wishes to ex- press its appreciation for the kind support of those who assisted in the ‘work® and for the donation of the City hall. The cast included the following: Olive Whaley, Eloise Bekken, Ida Virginia Brown, Mable Brooks, Lucy Brooks, Lucy LaFontisee, Jane Hayn- er, Carrie Armstrong, Milre Achen- bach, Miss Moore, Muriel Mec- Gee, Pearl Brownlee, Julia Simons, Myrtle Madson, Alma Murphy, Bar- bara Rafferty, Ruth Williams, Ev- elyn Kirk, Blanche Gratton, Grace Riley, Dorothy Virts, Dorothy Wil- son, Ruth Essler, Ellen Crothers, Elizabeth Erickson, Raymond Han- nah, Kern Olson, Daniel Gainey. GUARDS WILL BE SENT T0 SOUTHERN CAMPS (By United Press) Washington, June 29.—The war department announced today that the national guards called out are to be sent to southern camps and not held at home quarters. also London, June 29.—That the na- tional government of Greece oone siders that a state of war exists be- tween the Central powers and Greece is asserted in a Reuter Athens dis- patch today. BELGIAN PRIESTS ARE JAILED BY GERMANS Amsterdam, June 29.—According to the Telegraaf, several priests of the entourage of Cardinal Mercier, primate of Belgium, were arrested recently and imprisoned in Germany. One of them is Bishop Legraive of Malines. Twenty others, the mnewspaper says, have been imprisoned in Bel- gium, Among them is Cardinal Mercier’'s private secretary, who was sentenced to a year in prison for preaching a sermon on Sunday om “Christian Charity.” e Norwegian Papers Assail Germany for Treachery Christiania, June 29.—The Nor- wegian newspapers continue to pub- lish details of the German plot to destroy Norwegian steamships by explosives brought into the country by a courier of the German. foreign office, which resulted in the arrest of three men last week. The Aften- posten insists that the arrest of the courier must be upheld even against Germany's protests. The Morgenbladet, which hither- to has been more or less friendly to Germany, asks whether Germany wishes to force Norway to join the ranks of her enemies, and remarks that a naval base on the Norwegian coast would be very important for the Allies and would give the Amer- ican navy a splendid strategic posi- tion for co-operation with the Brit- ish. This newspaper says further that of all the foolish acts of Ger- man diplomats and military leaders in the way of depriving the Teutonic powers of friends, this last attempt to blow up the remaining remnants of Norwegian friendship is surely gne of the most formidable blun- ers.