Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 6, 1917, Page 1

- BEMIDJI. BELTRAM COUNTY. MIN NESOTA. JULY 6, 1917. GREED IS CAUSE OF PRICE RAISE OF FOODS, SAYS FEDERAL BANKER E. G. Quamme of St. Paul Makes Address to Norwegians at a Large Gathering. AN'T TEACH PATRIOTISM 13 AND GOUGE THE PEOPLE 3 /Asserts Government Must Control Necessities; War Not Only- i Cause of Conditions. St.- Paul, July 6.—*“You can’t teach patriotism to laborers and pro- ducers wnen economic conditions are ‘such that' they receive scarcely enough from their toil to take care ‘of their families,” E. G. Quamme, president of the St. Paul Federal Land bank, said in addressing 5,000 members of Twin City Norwegian so- cieties at the State Fair grounds. “Establishing control over indus- tries and marketing as contemplated by our government is one of the ..most important steps we have taken since the Civil war,” he said. Selfishness and Greed. & - “Prices are rising. War is given as the reason. The real reason is selfishness and greed. This must not be permitted. Under proper gov- ernment - regulation every man who labors should receive just remuner- ation for his toil. In this way only can real patriotism be engendered in the minds and hearts of the people. “Fate has destined us to guide the nations of the world out of a chaos which is threatening the very foun- {dations of civilization. Our course clear and we must carry out vig- rously the parf we are destined to play in this conflict for supremacy.’ 'ELEVEN ‘SUFP PICKETS ~ ARE SENT TO JAIL (By United Press) ‘Washington, July 6. — Eleven suffrage pickets today got three days in jail on conviction of disorderly ‘conduct. FUTURES BANNED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE Chicago, .Iul,v 6.—Directors of the board of trade have ordered stopped all future trading in July corn for delivery by grade alone. A settling price og $1.65 was fixed by a com- mittee. GRUBB SHOULD BE NAMED FOR CABINET (By United Press) New York, July 6.—Indictments against’ four individuals and seven corporations charged with violating the Sherman anti-trust law, fixing prices were dismissed by Judge Grubb today. JAPAN Wout.D SEND FLEET TO HELP DEFEAT TEUTONS r" Tokyo, July 6.—If necessary, Jap- an may send a fleet to the Atlantic, “¥ ! Tomosaburo Kato, minister of the navy. said in the Diet, replying to criticism of the oppositisn that the dispatch of Japanese warships to the ‘ Mediterranean was not required by the terms of the Anglo-Japanese al- liance, and was merely for the bene- fit of the Entente, and not for Japan. M. Kato declared the government is justified in co-operating with the L Allies to bring about the defeat of Germany. b HUGE AERIAL CORPS OBJECT T0 NEASURE (By United Press) ‘Washington, July 6.—A bill to establish a huge aerial corps was in- troduced today by Chairman Dent of the military committee. It is an administration measure. CHINESE PROVINCES: RESIST NEW MONARCHY London, July 6.—Southern Chi- nese ‘provinces have established a provisional government at Nankin, according to report, indicating seces- sion of the southern tier, of Chincse states from any attempt at restora- tion of a monarchy at Pekin. L AL R g TR PR e Al T L8 R AR b Ml L84 T e ot N LR | Akkk At kkhn - EXTRAT Periscupe'ls Reported Seen In U.S. Waters (By United Press) ‘Washington, July 6.—That an Am- erican naval vessel had sighted what was apparently the periscope of a submarine close to Hampton Roads was reported to the navy department today. Secretary Daniels has order- ed a thorough investigation. If the object was a periscope it could not have ben that of an Am- erican .submarine, according to in- timation at the navy department of- fices. GERMAN BUSINESS CONCERNS BELIEVED ANTI-AMERICAN (By United Press) Washington, July 6.—German in- surance companies and other German interests in the United States are believed responsible for the leaks of news to Germany. Secretary Red- field warns to keep a close tab on these sources. NEW STUMP PULLER T0 BE MADE HERE The Bemid:x Iron Works is golng to do its “bit” for the nation by put- ting a new and improved stump pull- ler on the market, thus helping the farmers to clear more land. The ma- chine will be called “The Bemidji Stump Puller” and will be on sale in about a week. It is an entirely new horsepower machine of medium size and was de- signed by C. F. Olson, president of the company. MINNESOTA HAS TWENTY SPECIES OF MOSQUITOES Minnesota has 20 species of mons- auitoes—11 of these are common. Further collections will probably in- crease these numbers. These facts are .uken from an ar- ticle by C. W. Howard of the Minne- sota experiment station in the six- teenth report of F. L. Washburn, state entomologist of Minnesota. Dr. Howard’s article contains a key for determining the species of dault mosquitoes, and has something to say about the methods of control. Other features of the entomolo- gist’s report deal with white pine blister rust, orchard and shade tree insects, distribution of fish to farm- ers, truck crop and field crop ing sects, spraying the white mark tus- sock moth, nursery inspection, green- house fumigation, the strawberry weevil, weed insects, bill bugs and Minnesota birds. DEATH PENALTY IS DEMANDED FOR BOOZE (By United Press) Washington, July 6.—The death penalty for booze, beer and wines was demanded today by Senator Borah of Idaho when the debate on the food bill opened in the senate. 0DD FELLOWS TO INSTALL THEIR NEW OFFICERS TONIGHT Bemidjj Odd Fellows will seat their new officers this evening for the coming six months and follow- ing the installation a supper will be served. The officers to be installed are: G. W. Harnwell, noble grand; E. R. Jahr, vice grand; Archie Ditty, financial secretary. George W. Rhea will also be installed as deputy grand master. — USE TODAY. s 90 OQur yesterdays are the blocks with whicH wae build foundations for the structure of today, and our temorrows are but the fleet- ing clouds the breath of circum- stance may blow away.—James Clarkson Harvey. RUTH CRUGER WAS VICTIM OF A “RI: PER" Yo It has been established that Ruth Cruger, the New York High school girl (the lower left picture) found murdered'in the cellar of Alfredo Cocchi after being missing four months, was the victim of a “ripper.” She had taken the skates shown above and found with the body to Cocchi’s shop for repair and disappeared. Cocchi is now in Italy. Mrs. Humiston, 1 woman lawyer, also pictured above, was the means of discovering the body New York, July 6.—The grand jury investigation to determine the SOFT DRINK PARLOR MAN ARRESTED ON GAMBLING CHARGE A warrant was this morning served on Arthur Brose, charged with run- ning a gambling house, on a com- plaint made by Edward sfoan, claim- ing that he had lost money at cards at Brose's soft drink establishment. Brose was arraigned in municipal court this. morning before acting Judge Loud and the date of the trial set for Monday. July 9. In the ab- sence of City Attorney M. J. Brown, County Attorney Graham M. Tor- rance appeared f-r the city and P. J. Russell for the defense Chief of Police Frank Ripple left vesterday for Internaticnal Falls where he attended the hearing of Scott C. Traus who was arrested in Bemidji for International Falls po- lice on a robbery charge. TEUTON RADIO EXPERT TAKEN.INTO CUSTODY (By United Press) Trenton, N. J., July 6.—Pro(essor Zenneck, German radio expert and a former German officer, was intern- ed here today for the rest of the war. HOUSE RELEASED TODAY FROM SCARLET FEVER The family of G. P. Irish, residing at the corner of Park avenue and Twelfth street, was released from scarlet fever quarantine today after a period of twelve days. A nephew of Mr. Irish was the victim. CHINESE ADMIRALS LOYAL T0 REPUBLIC (By United Press) San Francisco, July 6.—Two Chi- nese admirals have refused to lower the flag of the republic here and have declared war against the new Chinese monarchy. STANTON IS HOME Judge C. W. Stanton, who deliv- ered the principal address at Virginia at the biz July 4 celebration held 1the\'e returned to Bemidji yester- |day. 1} | ENDEAVOR MEETS TONIGHT The business meeting of the Chris- |tian Endeavor will be held at the Presbyterian parsonage, 609 ‘mnne- sota avenue, at 8 o'clock this evening!| instead of at the church as formerly |announced All members are urged |to be present. ‘responsibility for the police laxity in the Ruth Cruger murder case has ;begun here. ORTHWEST ENTERING - UPON CRISIS TODAY; SUN IS NEEDED NOW (By United Press) St. Paul, July 6.—The Northwest today enters upon a critical ten-day period for crops, following a heavy soaking rain throughout the north- west yesterday and last night. Warm sun is the essential now. FORESTERS TO BE EXAMINED JULY 9 TO 14. REPORT TODAY All the Bemidji boys who have signed up for the forester contingent which is to be sent to France soon, wvith a few exceptions, received word this morning ordering them to ap- pear before the recruiting officer at Bemidji July 9 to 14 for physical ex- amination. The notice states that the exam- ination will be final and that as soon as the men pass it tney will virtu- ally have enlisted and will draw pay from that time. HOLLWEG TO SPEAK (By United Press) Berlin, Chancellor von Hollweg will probahly address the Reichstag either tomorrow or Monday. RaNTINE| CAN'T CONDUCT PAPER ON NOTHING TODAY (By United Press) Chicago, July 6.—The Chicago Day Book, the only adless daily newspaper in America was forced to quit today. The soaring price of pa- per and other high prices are re- sponsible. SWEETHEART OF MOORE ATTEMPTS TO KILL SELF Stillwater, July 6.—Lillian Casey, sweetheart of Mike Moore, who fis serving a life sentence in state’s prison here in connection with the death of Mrs. Alice McQuillan Dunn of St. Paul, attempted to kill her- self by jumping from the bridge over the St. Croix river. She was rescued and removed to a local hospital where it was said she will recover. HOME FROM COLLEGE Miss Dorothy Torrance, daughter of County Attorney and Mrs. G. M. Torrance, has returned from Ober- lin, Ohio. where she has been a stu- dent at Oberlin college. Enroute to her home she visited friends and rela- tives in Menominee, Mich., Chicago and Minneapolis. At the latter place she was the guest of her grand- ents, Judge and Mrs. EIl Torrance. 1LY P10 JNE o\ M— NO NAMES YET SELECTED FOR DRAFT "WILD REPORTS ARE | SPREAD IN BEMIDJI; ' NUMBERS RECEIVED DONOTMEANDRAFT Teutons Draft Boys ToFront: Some(2Years (By United Press) With the British armies, July 1. —That Germany is short of copper and brass is indicated from cap} tured gun sand automobiles. Pris- oners say there is also a shortage of guns. Lads as young as 12 years are being brought to the fighting front and lads of 17 years of age are being conscripted. CANADIAN CONSCRIPTION BILL PASSES .SECOND READING (By United Press) Ottawa, Can., July 6.—The house of commons today passed the second reading of the _ conscription bill, which the premier gives nssuhmce wfll be nnforoed.« o fle ST AE SRR SN AMERICAN SHIPPING LOSSES INCREASING (By United Press) Washington, July 6.—American shipping losses due to submarines during the first six months of 1917 amounted to nine times the total losses of the two previous years, the secretary of the government war risk bureau, Dr. Delano, announced woday. FINNEGAN HONORED FOR BEATING LOUD GERMAN DEFENDER Rollette, N. D., July 6.—Phalen Finnegan swatted a fellow-citizen who suggested about Deutschland uber alles. After Phalen had fin- ished the job, he submitted to arrest, walked into police court and pleaded guilty. The police magistrate com- plimented him on his good work and turned him loose. Then 200 friends of the pugnaci- ous defender of the stars and stripes gathered at the new flour mill and tendered Mr. Finnegan a public re- ception, during which he was pre- sented with a solid gold fob engraved with a suitable testimonial from the citizens. A collection taken for the ;&49;1 Cross during the meeting netted ITALIANS GET READY FOR FURTHER ADVANCE (By United Press) Rome, July 6.—Indications are that the Italians are soon to.resume the offensive. Enemy outposts are reported captured. “SUFF” CONGRESSWOMAN TO PROBE WORK OF WOMEN (By United Press) Washington, July 6.—Congress- woman Rankin plans a congressional investigation into the working con- ditions of women in the department of printing and engraving, also to investigate employment hours for women. PERSONALITY. Be yourself. Ape no great- ness. Be willing to pass for A good ceni is Affect what you are. better than a bad doliar. no oddness, but dare to be right, though you have to be singular. Editor's Note—The numbers received in Bemidji Thursday do not apply to individual drafts, but simply to a renumbering of registrations according to pre- cincts. There will be no in- formation as to who are drafted for several days as will be seen by the following article. Washington, July 6.—Arrange- ments for the next step toward mo— bilization of the new national army —the exercise of the selection for draft—were taken up last night at a conference between Secretary Ba- ker and Provost Marshall General Crowder. Mr. Baker said later he had no an- nouncement to make as to the date of the drawing. It has been announced that the drawing will be held in Washington and it is expected a statement covering the method to be followed will be made today or to- morrow, Preliminaries Necessarv. Organization of the local and dis- trict exemption boards, the arrange- ment of the registration lists in serial numbers and other preliminary work must be completed before the selec- tion machinery can be set in motton. & sg\mnvm by the puplic informa- tiorr Committee says this may be done by Sunday, though there is no cer- tainty about it. Reports current to- day that selections already had been made probably arose from the fact that many boards have numbered their registration cards and in some cases probably already are publishing the districts as required by regula- tions. The last district will ahve to complete this work, however, before the selection can hegin as the admin- istration is determined to leave no lcophole for jugzling of the serial numbers. It is for that reason that pihlic posting of the lists and the filing of dunlicate copies with the provost marshal general has been re- quired in advance of selection. Numbers Onlv. The care with which the number- ing of the registration cards is being carried out makes it certain that the drawing will be based entirely upon the numbers. No names will be in- volved in the actual process of selec- tion, which will closely approximate, it is understood, the jury wheel sys- tem. BAKER KEEPING LID ON WAR DISPATCHES Washington, July 6.—The war de- partment here continues to censor news dispatches from Paris which al- ready have been passed by foreign censors. It deflects incoming cable- grams at New York to Washington, where they are censored and turned over to representatives of the press associations and newspapers, to whose New York office the cable mes- sages are addressed. Secretary Baker in a statement said that the present arrangement is temporary and will be maintained “only so long as is necessary to per- fect a smooth-working plan to han- dle this matter without imperilling the lives of American citizens.” It is understood that George Creel is soon to visit New York to make some different arrangements. The press associations and the newspa- pers were not advised in advance of Secretary Baker’s plan of deflecting incoming cablegrams to Washington. Secretary Baker has issued a state- ment explaining the operation of the war department censorship, saying that the present arrangements are temporary and soon will be supple- mented by a method that will not de- lay delivery. RUSSIANS REFUSE GERMAN INTRIGUE (By United Press) Petrograd, July 6.—Another at- tempt by the Germans to fraternize with the Russian troops on the Rou- manian front was answered by a rain of shells, it was announced to- day.