Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 28, 1917, Page 1

pre - cision of the Minnesota Court, which declares all of Beltrami QUESTION SUPRE St. Paul Paper Quotes Attorney As Seying An Appeal is Being MAY BE SIX MONTHS *: STATE DECTSION IS If Case is Again Appealed Beltrami County Will Be “Wet Decision is Rendered. (St. Paul Dispatch) It may be six months or much longer before Spooner and Baudette in Beltrami coumty go dry. And it may bé th#€ithe- attorneys for the wets will appeal to the United States Supreme Court from the de- Supreme county dry under the county option law. Elmer E. McDonald of Bemidji, one of the attorneys for the wets in the litigation over the result of the|- county option election, declared in St. Paul yesterday that an appeal is under consideration. In its relation to the liquor ques- tion, Beltrami county is divided into three parts; one part is located with- in the Red Lake Indian resérvation and another comes under the 'treaty of 1855. Both of these sections are dry_under the Federal laws. Tt was sought to make-the porticn in which Spooner and Baudette are located, dry under the county option law. Judge Stanton in the district court at Bemidii upheld the wets. He was overruled by the Minnesota Supreme Court, which held that county option won. If an appeal is taken to the United States Supreme - Court, that portion of the county will remain wet until a decision is Tendered. If no appeal is taken, Mr. McDon- ald contends that prohibition will not become operative until six months after the decision of the supreme court has been filed in the district court, because the law allows the saloonkeepers six months in which to close out their business. JEWISH REGIMENT WIL. BE RAISED London, July 28.—The war office has announced the formation of a special Jewish regiment’ of infantry with experienced officers in the high- er commands. Jewish soldiers with knowledge of the Yiddish or Russian langudge aré already serving with British regiments and will be trans- ferred to this unit. The regimental badge will be a copy of King David’s shield. GRAFTING LAWYERS WORK DRAFT GAME St. Paul, July 28.—Federal secret service agents in St. Paul are inves- tigating reports which have reached them that unprincipled attorneys have written several men subject to draft offering for a fee, to gain ex- emption for them from service in the army. o L { IN LONDON Photo by American Press Association. or's n;cenflon committee HINES LUTHERANS LAY CORNERSTONE OF NEW CHURCH TUESDAY The” First Lutheran church of Hines will lay the cornerstone of.its new edifice. next Tuesday, July 31. Rev. S. W. Swenson of Evansville, president of the Red River Valley conference, will perform the-official act. dent of the Alexandria district, will ceremonies. dahl, Tenstrike; W. Erickson, dore Nordale, Bemidji; C. E. Elving, Minneapolis, and August Westlund. Mission meetings will begin Mon- day evening at 8:15 o’clock and will continue during the morning and af- ternoon of Tuesday. At 2:30 o’clock the cornerstone will be xaid. Rev. Carl Solomonson, president of the Northwestern college of Fergus Falls, will also be present. Special music will be rendered by a choir of twenty voices. RUSSIAN WOMEN ON | BATTLE FRONT DIE (By United Press) London, July 28.—Russia’s women fighters suffered 20 killed and eight taken prisoners in a brilliant baptism of fire, a dispatch today says. Favors Women Soldiers. Petrograd, July 28.—Rhetta Child Dorr, American suffragist newspaper woman, after spending two weeks with the Woman’s regiment on the fbattle front of Russia believes wo- men ought to step into the breech in any country as much as man. She says the women are in dead earnest |in fighting. They drill in the rain ard are quartered as are the men privates. Sometimes they are sneer- ed at by the men. Birchmont Hotel Packed; Becoming Widely Known When G. W. Cochrah, owner of Birchmont Beach, created beautiful Birchmont at the north end of Lake Bemidji he hadn’t the slightest idea what the result would be, but it is “running him ragged” to keep up with the pace Birchmont is setting, and if it keeps up the présent gait Mr. Cochran will lfave to hang hooks on the trees for the accommodation of his guests. Interviewing Mr. Cochran: as tn what Birchmont is doing this season is like pulling teeth, for he isn’t much on brass band accompaniment but a representative of the Pioneer managed to get on'the ““inside” and can state that Birchmont Beach Bemidji is rapidly becoming one of the best and 'widest known recrea- tion centers in Minnesota. The pres- ent season is outdoing itself aud Birchmont is packed from every angle with summer resorters from tive Page Minnesota, the Dakotas and states miles distant. A wire was received this morning for reservations Omaha, Neb. The capacity of the hotel is being taxed, the cottages are in demand far ahead, and Mr. Coch- ran said today that he needed 20 more. Last night over 200 werg served at dinner. The second weekly hop was attended by 36 couples from Be- imidji in addition to the large num- ber of summer visitors. | It is either a case of building many more cottages or erecting a large three-story structure with rooms !single and ensuite, modernly equip- ped for the growing patronage. “I've got to do something,™ Te- marked Mr. Cochran today in speak- | inz of the influx to Birchmont, and a visit to Birchmont substantiates’ | that statement, for Birchmont is cer-| |tainly attracting hosts of summer | visitors to Bemidji. Rev. Isacson of Wadena, presi- also be present and take part in the Other pastors will be J. H. Ran- Mec- Intosh; Chilgren, Clearbrook; Theo- FOR THEIR COUNTRY! CANADA WILL NOT EXPORT WHEAT TO U. S; ORDER ISSUED Winnipeg, Mai July 28.—The Board of Grain Supervisors for Can- ada has issued an order prohibiting the export of Canadian wheat to the United States without permission of the board. The order stipulates that it is to _govern the remainder of the pire'sent’ crop and until further no- tice. WINS HONOR OF BEING FIRST CALLED IN DRAFT ‘Washington, July 28. — Harry Chapman Gilbert, 21 °years old, son of a White House police guard, is the first man in the country to be accepted for service in the new na- tional army, having passed his phys- ical test and waived all claims for exemption. FIGHTING IS RESUMED AMONG CHINESE TROOPS Shanghai, China, July 28.—A cor- respondent of the North China Daily News, reports that serious fighting has broken out again at Cehng Tu, capital of proinve of Sze Chuen, where Kwei Chow and Yun-Nan troops have resumed their quarrel for mastery of the province. The fleeing in panic. 'MAY CHANGE DRAFT RULES AT NEXT CALL (By United Press) Washington, July 28.—The draft may be broadened to include men reaching 21 before the next call and mayv also exclude men reaching 31 before the second call, it was inti- mated at the war department today. GERMAN_ SUBMARINE IS LOST ON FRENCH COAST Paris, July 28.—A German sub- marine was destroyed on Thursday on the French coast west of Calais. The undersea boat went ash .re and the crew, unable to free her, opened the gasoline tanks and set fire to the vessel. The members of the crew reached the shore where they were made prisoners. Resort; Needs Enlargement g, yor pReaks LEG WHILE RIDING BICYCLE (By United Press) London, July 28.—Nicholas Ro- manoff, former czar of Russia, broke a leg while riding a bicycle, accord- ing to a dispatch here today. FORMER TEACHER HERE Miss Ellen Quinn, teacher in the Seattle schools, formerly teacher in the local schools, is a guest at the J. C. Parker home for a week. BLONDO IS DISCHARGED | The hearing of Joe Blondo, charg- led with having liquor in his posses- sion. held before U. S. Commissioner H. A. Simons this morning, was dis- missed because of lack of sufficient evidence. Gotham gave a most rousing welcome to the envoy of free Kussia, Boris A. Bakhmetieft. He is seen being greet- ed at the city ball while being escorted by Martin W. Littleton, the famous lawyer, who was chairman of the may- - |ENTENTE TO CONTINUE city is in flames and the people are ¢ London, July WAR T0 LAST DITCH, CONFERENCE DECIDES Paris, July 28.—7The Allied Pow- ers have concluded their conference after announcing a decision to con- tinue the war until the object for which they are fighting is aftained. Their declaration, which was made reads: “The Allied Powers, more closely united than ever for the defense of the people’s rights, particularly in the Balkan peninsula are resolved not to lay down arms until they have at- tained the end which in their eyes dominates all others—to render im- possible a return of the criminal ag- gression such as that whereof the ;:entral empires bear the responsibil- ty.” There was unanimous agreement on all decisions reached during the meetings. The ministers of the de- partments affected will meet in London to draw up the executive measures. PINK PAJAMAS FOR UNITED STATES SOLDIERS (By United Press) Fitehburg, Mass.,, July 28.—The government toda placed an order |here for thousands of pink pajamas for the soldiers. SEVERANCE WILL HEAD RED CROSS IN SERBIA St. Paul, Minn., July 28.—A pri- vate telegram received from Wash- ington announces that C. A. Sever- ance, member of a local law firm and well known in the Northwest, will head a Red Cross mission to Serbia. Mr. Severance has been in Wash- ington several days conferring with Red Cross officials regarding the ex- pedition. NOTHING NEW TODAY INL W. W, SITUATION There are no new developments in the I. W. W. situation in Bemidji, but there is no letup in vigilance. Reports have been received to the effect that members of the I. W. W. are gathering in various places in Beltrami county and outside points preparing an invasion of the city. There is no apprehension on this, however, as the authorities are fully awake and so are the citizens and ready for anything that might started. AUSTRALIA PLANS SENDING MISSION TO THE U. 8. Melbourne, Australia, July 28.—A resolution has been moved in the commonwealth senate for the ap- pointment of an Australian high commander in Washington. BELIEVE TEUTONS ARE PREPARING NEW MOVE (By United Press) 28.—A hint that Jermany is preparing some new move on the western front is given in the continuation of the third day of violent artillery fire in the Sea- cost sector of the British line. unanimously -_..before sepuannx.lr AVIATOR GRACIE HAS MADE FIRST FLIGHT; TRAINING IN CANADA According to a letter received yes- terday, Ralph Gracie, son of Daniel Gracie of this city, and former Be- midjj high school student, has made his first flight in his training in the aviation corps at Camp Rathbun Deseronto, Toronto, Canada. Gracie, with fifteen other members of the U. S. A. aviation corps, left Fort Snelling about a month ago and went to Toronto to train in the Royal Flying Power because the aviation training camps in the United States were crowded. The letter from Gra- cie stated that they will' be' ready for actual service in'the:war in about two months. - Although they are now in Canada they may be sent to France in the near future to com- plete their training. * ' MINNEAPOLIS HOTELS WILL REDUCE QUALITY OF MEALS Minneapolis, Minn., July 28.--Man- agers of twelve local hotels an- nounced today that they will inaug- urate next week a policy of serving no meat in their dining rooms on two days out of each week. At the same time, according to the an- nouncement, veal and fresh pork will be stricken from the hotel menus, wheat flour used in the kitchens will be mixed with substitute flour, and the serving of toast as a garniture will he discontinued. BARKER WIRES “PAL” WHO BREAKS RIBS IN AUTOMOBILE RACE The folowing telegram has been re- ceived by Chad Jewett from Lieut. Earle A. Barker, now aboard the U. S. S. Massachusetts, referring to the accident whereby Mr. Jewett ripped off 40 feet of fence and broke three ribs in an auto race in Manitoba. The mesage was dated July 25: “Dear Pal: This will have to take the place of a letter. Just read of your accident. Do hope nothing seri- | | perhaps {night by his father when the latter |attacked the fighter’s mother. ous will resuit now. (Let it alone, will you). Folks having a fine time. Are going to Washington comorrow. Return Sunday. Extend my best wishes to all the hoys drafted. Hope to meet them (Somewhere). THIEF RIVER FALLS REJECTS SAFETY COMMISSION PLAN Thief River Falls, Minn., July 28. —The city council tabled indefinitely the request of the State Public Safe- ty commission through Mayor F. IH. Campbell for a vagrancy ordinance imposing a finoe of not to excced $100 and a jail sentence of not to exceed thirty days. e ———— B.OFR.T. AFFECTED: SWITCHMEN'SUNION | OPPOSED: FREIGHTIS | STALLED IN YARDS (Bulletin) By United Press) Chicago, July 28.—Nearly half of the transcontinental freight of the United States is - paralyzed as the result of the switchmen’s strike here. Ninety per cent of the cross country traffic passes through Chicago. Railroad officials admit they are moving only 50 per cent of the normal traffic. Milwaukee, July 28.—The rail- ways here have refused to accept freight routed through Chidago. Hundreds of tons are tied up here. It is not expected the strike will spread to this city. (By United Press) Chicago, July 28.—Twenty-five hundred switchmen, representing nineteen roads, struck here this morning.” If the strike is prolonged it will seriously hamper the mave- . jment. of war supplies... The Brother- hood of Raflway Trainmen is . out. The Switchmans Union of America charges the brotherhood switchmen with trying to ruin it by asking for a chosed shop. The Switchmen's union is aiding the railroads -by im- porting strike breakers. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and the Or- der of Railway Conductors will not strike in sympathy for the Brother- hood of Railway Trainmen. Brotherhood Bl " Chicago, July 28,—%lflgdrallmnd officials said the strike probably would tie up considerable govern- ment transportation and explained that it resulted from demands of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for a closed shop. Reasons False, James Murdock, vice president of the brotherhood and who is in Chi- cago in charge of the union interests in the controversy, said the reason agsigned by the railroad officials for the strike was ‘‘absolutely and un- qualifiedly false and on a par with many other statements coming from that source.’ “The strike results from th: fail- ure of the roads to concede certain reasonable rules affecting working conditions,” he said. Blames Brotherhood Men. In a statement the railroad man- agers conference committee placed the burden of calling the strike om the representatives of the switchmen affiliated with Brotherhood of Rail- road Trainmen. The statement lists the number of switchmen in the Chicago district at about 6,500 of whom 2,500 belong tor the brotherhood, about 2,500 to the Switchman’s Union of America with about 1,500 either non-union or be- longing to some other organization. The committee contends that to- agree to the demands of the brother- hood, switchmen would establish the closed shop in favor of members of that organization. The switchmen's demands, the statement says, were presented July 2 and after differences hecame posi- tive, offers to submit them to Fed- leral mediation were rejected. Al Palzer Killed By Father; ”| Mother Also Shot Through Both Arms; Rifle Is Used (By United Press) Perham, Minn., July 28.—Al Pal- zer, the heavyweight boxer, died early today from the effects of wounds when his father shot him through the abdomen after shoot- ing Palzers mother when the hus- band and father came home at mid- night. Fergus Falls, Minn., July 28.—Al Palzer, prize fighter, was shot and fatally injured Thursday Pal- zer is now in a local hospital. Palzer has been-‘training Fred Ful- ton, the Rochester, Minn., fighter, and came home a few days ago to visit his parents at Pine Lake near here. Shortly before midnight Thursday the father came home and quarreled with his wife, later seizing a high powered rifle and shooting her through both arms. Shot, Through Abdomen. Al was in bed, but on hearing the shots ran down stairs in his night clothes. As he opened the door, into the room, his father turned the gum on him and shot him through the ab- domen. 7