Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 22, 1917, Page 1

-~ NOT YESTERDAY'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS BEMIDJI DAILY VOLUME XV. NO. 221. GERMANY TALKS PEACE Wl TRUE AMERICANS OF LIBERTY TWP. T0 HONOR BOYS GONE TO FRONT Patriotic Meeting Being . Arranged For Sunday, October 7; All Citizens Invited. SPEAKERS OF ABILITY WILL BE PRESENT; MUSIC FEATURE Meeting Will Be Held at Pony Lake School House, Under Auspices Safety Commission. A patriotic meetir3 for all the people of Liberty tovnship has been called by the Public Safety organi- zation of that town: hip for Sunday afternoon, October 7, at 1 o’clock. “This is to be a patriotic meet- ing in every sense of the word,” said J. L. Coy, secretary of the township organization. “It i3 not to draw lines, either party, scct or creed, but a citizens’ meeting in honor of the boys who have been called and those who may be called in the future.” A splendid program is being ar- ranged and speakers of prominence have been engaged. A musical pro- gram with patriotic songs and se- lections will ‘play a large part in the day’s fesutvities. The meeting will be held in the Pony Lake school house and a gen- eral invitation is issued to all citi- zens of that township and neighbor- ing towns as well. The township or- ganization i8 working in co-operation with the Beltrami County Public Safety commission. A. P. Blom is president and J. L. Coy is secretary. CAPTAINGEIB GETS IMPORTANT POST IN ENGINEER REGIMENT In the officers’ roster of the 313th regiment is noted the name of Cap- tain G. A. Geib of Bemidji, regiment- al topographical officer. The engineers are among the most interesting units of the army. They construct and repair railroads, roads, bridges and shelters for the army, do much of the map work and plan camps and trench construction. One engineer regiment is to be a part of each division of the new army. The engineer regiment at Camp Dodge is drawing its men from all states represented in the division unit, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota .and Illinois, the men being chosen because of special qualifications for some of the many tasks which the engineer regiments performs when in the field. GOING TO BE BiG TALKFEST ~ THEN; FIRST IN 12 YEARS Rev. A. E. Carlson, pastor of the First Baptist church at Arthur, Ia., who has been attending the national convention of Baptist churches at Mipneapolis, will arrive in the city this evening and will be the guest of his brother, A. T. Carlson, and wife over Sunday. The brothers have not met for the past twelve years. GERMANY DODGES POPE? (By United Press) London, Sept. 22.—Officials pri- vately and universally express the view that Germany dodged the issue in answering the pope. Hoover Demands Withdrawing of Public Charges (By United Press) St. Paul, Sept. 22.—Herbert Hoov- er, government food controller, to- day made a demand upon A. C. Townley, head of the Non Partisan League, that he withdraw his char- ges that Hoover refused to attend the farmers’ conference, preferring instead to attend the grain specula- tors meeting in Chicago. Townley says Julius Barnes rep- resented Hoover at the Chicago meet- ing but no representative was here. Senator“Has It” OnVon Bernstoff; BribedPublishers (By United Press) Washington, Sept. 22.—Definite evidence that Former German Am- bassador von Bernstorff paid large sums to certain publications is in the hands of Senator King of Utah. Senator King says he has photo- graphic copies of checks and receipts paid by Bernstorff to the Fair Play Publishing company, Marcus Braun, its editor, and others. Heflin Has “Hunch.” Washington, Sept. 22.—Represen- tative Heflin of Alabama said on the floor of the house yesterday that if permitted he could name thirteen or fourteen members in the two branch- es of congress who had “acted sus- piciously” and ought to be investi- gated as a result of the disclosure of von Bernstorff’s letter to Berlin ask- ing for money to influence congress. SECOND LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCT. 1 ‘Washington, Sept. 22.—The sec- ond Liberty loan campaign will last four weeks, ‘opening ‘Oct. 1 tind-clos- ing Oct. 27. i Wednesday, Oct. 24, will be cele- brated as Liberty day throughout the country. Details of the second Liberty loan, it was officially an- nounced, will be made public as soon as possible after congress disposes of the $11,000,000,000 bond bill. PUBLISHERS PROTEST SPECIAL TAX; NOT PROFITING FROM WAR New York, Sept. 22.—The publish- ers’ association of New York city at a meeting renewed its protest against the imposition of any spe- cial war tax upon publishers exclu- sively. The association in its pro- test says, in part: “There is not a newspaper in the United States that is not bearing ad- ditional burdens of expense by rea- son of the war and we do not know of a single newspaper that is deriv- ing profit from the war. Increase in circulation, where they have occur- red, do not at current prices for white paper bring increased profits. ‘““The newspaper publishers recog- nize the wisdom, the justice and the necessity of imposing heavy tax bur- dens at this time upon all those who are able to bear them and the news- paper publishers expect and desire to pay their full share of all such taxes that are imposed upon all business.” TEACHER CARRIES RED CARD; IS DISMISSED Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 22.—O. J. Arneson, teacher in a local high school, was dismissed by the board of education late yesterday because of his admitted membership in the I. W. W. and expressed beliefs which the board held to be inimical to the government. e A “’Round The World Trip” To Be Taken Next Friday Announcement is made by the Ep- worth League of the Methodist church to the effect that a special program has been prepared for the entertainment of members and friends and the public in general, Friday evening, September 28, at the Methodist church. The program is a novel one and known as ‘“A Trip Around the World.” Automobiles will convey all who wish to take the trip from the church to the various ‘countries” necessary to complete the tour. The countries to be visited enroute are Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Nor- way, Sweden, China, Japan, Hawaii and back to 'Frisco and on to Be- midji. The trip as routed will take sev- era] hours to make. A home in the city will represent a country. Thus it will mean that ten different homes will be visited and at each home something found in country it repre- sents will be served. The homes are also to be decorated and arranged in keeping with the country. Members of the league are out hustling with round trip tickets and are boosting their sales with the line of talk to see the countries at war and make the trip around the world in one night. I TTALKING THINGS OVER AT FRONT Left to right, M. Albert Thomas, French minister of munitions; Sir Doug- las Haig, commander in chief of the British forces in Francex Marshal Joffre < s und Lloyd George discussing some war problem. ~—— s e Minnesota G.0.P.Committee To Meet Sept. 28 To Name Successor. To Late Mémber Minneapolis, Sept. 22.—The re- publican state campaign committee .of Minnesota will meet Friday, Sept. 28, to select a member to the repub- lican national committee to succeed the late Chester A. Congdon of Du- luth. The call was issued by Chair- man Eric L. Thornton. The selection of a new committee man is somewhat in the air, and for that reason the meeting has been delayed for months, but the suggestion has come from the national committee that the va- cancy should be filled. Secretary J. C. Reynolds of the national commit- tee was in the Twin Cities a few days ago and advised selecting a new committeeman. Fred H. Carpenter of Minneapolis, who was state committee treasurer in 1914 and has been active in sup- port of republican campaign work for DEAN LANDS WITH TROOPS IN BRITAIN; SENDS FORM CARD W. E. Dean of Lake Boulevard has received a postcard from his son, F. E. Dean, mailed from *‘Somewhere in England,” the card being a regu- lation government form for use of American soldiers landing upon for- eign shores. It is a printed form and all that the sender can do is sign his name and give address. The printed card says: ‘“Somewhere in England. “I have arrived safely at the port of disembarkation. Daily drill, phys- ical exercise, games and music all added to the pleasure of a delight- ful journey. Will send letter later on arrival at headquarters. Kindly note mailing address.” Mr. Dean signed the card as fol- lows: Private F. E. Dean, Battery D, Fifth field artillery, U. S. A.” At the bottom of the card is the notation ‘‘American expeditionary force.” The card indicates that the young Bemidji soldier has landed in Eng- land with American troops. Pre- vious recent letters home were from the Atlantic coast but contained the expressed belief that the men would soon sail for England. COUNTRY CLUB LINKS ARE BEING IMPROVED J. A. Hopkins, professional at the Country club golf grounds, is busily engaged making over the golf course, establishing permanent grass breens, new sand traps and bunkers. The grounds have bheen greatly improved since Mr. Hopkins came to Bemidji A match play tour- after- to take charge. ney was scheduled for this noon. severa] years, has the indorsement of the Hennepin county republican’ committee for the place astnd will be strongly urged. There is some op- position to him, and various other candidates have been suggested. Sen- ator Frank B. Kellogg is one man who has been mentioned. He has not said whether he will be a can- didate, but may express himself be- fore the meeting takes place. Other men suggested are Charles H. March of Litchfield, a member of the Pub- lic Safety commission, and O. J. Larson and Lee M. Willcutts of Du- luth. The committee is called to meet Friday at 4 p. m. at the Hotel St. Francis, St. Paul, to name a new national committeeman and “‘for such other business as may come before the committee.” AMERICAN LEAGUE PENNANT CINCHED BY THE WHITE SOX Boston, Sept. 22.—The Chicago Americans put an end to Boston’s last forlorn hope as a pennant con- tender by winning yesterday's game 2 to 1. The victory clinches the Am- erican league championship for Chi- cago. SABIN DOES BEMIDJI STUNT WITH LW.W. Moorhead, Minn., Sept. 22.--Forty- six men, each possessing an I. W. W. membership card, were driven out of the village of Sahin yesterday by Moorhead police and Home Guardsmen aiding the Clay county sheriff. They were marched under guard some distance south of the city. Sabin is a potato center and growers in the neighborhood reported that members of the I. W. W. Were menacing workers there. BULGARIA FOR PEACE; SAYS HER MINISTER (By United Press) ‘¢ Washington, Sept. 22.—Bulgaria wants peace, according to Bulgarian Minister Paneretoff, returning from his summer vacation today. He said he was unable to communicate offi- cially with his government but knows there is an earnest desire for peace among all the central powers. KORNILOFF TO PRISON (By United Press) Petrograd, Sept. 22.—The removal of General Korniloff to the municipa prison has been decided upon. : Pl BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. SATURDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 22. 1917. L CENTS PER MONTH UTH GOVERNMENT NOT T0 SWERVE FROM PURPOSE: NOPEACE WITH KAISERISM | Teuton Reply To Pope Scorned; No Effectin U.S. . (By United Press) London, Sept. 22. — Chancellor Michaelis in reply to the pope ex- presses the hope that all belligerents will aprove the pope's principles of peace. orned by British. London, Sept 22.—British newspa- pers call Germany’s reply to the pope ‘“theatrical claptrap.” No Effect He ~. Washington, Sept. 22.—The Teu- tonic answer to the pope’s proposal has no effect on the war situation so far as the government is concerned, the state department officially an- nounced today. CHARGE FLAG MAKERS WITH BOOSTING OLD GLORY PRICE Washington, Sept. 22.—Exploita- tion of the Stars and Stripes for il- legal profiteering is charged by the federal trade commission in a formal complaint made against the Asso- ctation of ' Flag ~Mamifacturers: ~ of GERMANY'S INTRIGUE STORY OF BLUNDERS Germany, through the then foreign secrctary, Zimmerman, plotted to align Mexico and Ja- pan in war against the United States. She sought to influ- ence the Congress of the United States against war by expend- ing a sum up to $60,000. She used the Swedish minis- ter at Buenos Aires as a means of communicating Count Lux- burg's insolent advice that all vessels be “spurlos versenkt." She used the Swedish diplo- mat, Cronholm, at Mexico City, as her active messenger, and, according to a letter in Ameri- can possession, also as a direct spy. She plotted, through her ally, Austria, for destruction of mu- nitions plants in the United States. She tried to stir up a revo- lution in the Philippines by promising the Filipinos white women ‘{n return for an up- rising. (By United Press) Washington, 'Sopt. 22.-—Tle ac- America and 20 of the largest ban-|ceptunce by Germany and Austria ner makers in the country. Speci-| of the pope’s peace proposal will fically the complaint alleges undue| not swerve the United States In its enhancement of prices through con-|announced determinetion to make no certed action in violation of “‘unfair competition law.” CONGRESSMEN TELL OF BERNSTROFF AND the| peace while kaiserism lasts. The government points out that Germany wants to talk peace with its mouth while its heart plots mur- der and intrigue. Preparations: for the crushing ef Germany will go on despite the Tews ton replies to the pope. HIS METHODS HERE|TWO MILLIONS WILL Washington, Sept. 22. — “Von Bernstorfl had a big organization working on congress,” said Repre- sentative W. C. Adamson of Geor- gia. “In Washington hotels I heard many bejeweled women talking!| peace. I thought they werc German spies and my suspicions were con- firmed.” “I have heard,” said Representa- tive J. T. Heflin of Alabama, “there is a card gambling room in Wash- ington conducted by Germans where pacifist members of congress are ex- tremely lucky when they play.” Representative W. T. Howard of Georgia said: “This money was not all used’ for telegrams. Somc was used directly and I think I can pick out the men who got it.” LA FOLLETTE EFFIGY HANGED BY WOREKMEN TO STACK Green Bay, Wis.,, Sept. 22.—Em- ployes of a local cooperage company hung Senator La Follette in effigy to a smokestack at the plant. The workers then signed a loyalty pledge. TEUTON LOSSES ARE HEAVY, IS REPORT (By United Press) With the French army, Sept. 22.— Germany has lost at least 142,500 men in just three great military movements within a year in which they were outpointed by the French, statisttcs just issued show. ANOTHER LYNCHING Houston, Tex., Sept. 22.—A negro cook, working for an oil contractor, was taken from the jail at Goose Creek and lynched by a mob of 800 oil field workers. The negro was charged with attacking the wife of an oil driller. SPECIAL 5CHOOL BOND ELECTION THIS EVENING This evening is the special school election for the issuance of $8,000 in bonds for the completion of the new Lincoln school. The polling place will be at the Central school and the hours are from 7 to 9 o’clock. BE RAISED BY 1.0.0.F. FOR THEIR SOLDIERS Louisville, Ky., Sept. 22.—The sovereign grand lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, adopted a reso- Intion which authorizes its various jurisdictions to raise, by individual assessment, $2,000,000 which will be devoted to the aid of Odd Fellows who enlist in the military service of the United States and members of their families. “OUTING” PARTY GUEST OF BEMIDJI CITIZENS ON RED LAKE TRIP The party representing the Outing magazine, accompanied by a corterie of Bemidji citizens, went to Red Lake this forenoon on the Red Lake road in charge of A. L. Molander, general manager of the road, and B. W. La- kin, logging superintendent of the Crookston Lumber company. The trip on the part of the maga- zine representatives is to gather pic- tures and material for future maga- zine articles concerning northern Minnesota. Upon arrival home early this eve- ning, supper will be served the vis- itors at the Markham and a smoker will be given afterward at the Com- mercial club to which the general public is cordially invited. U. S. EMBASSY IS GUARDED BY RUSS (By United Press) Stockholm, Sept. 22.—The Ameri- can embassy at Petrograd has been under guard of a large detachment of Russian soldiers for the past week. For the past two days the American legation here has been unable to communicate with Ambassador Fran- cis. There is no apprehension. TEUTONS ON OFFENSIVE (By United Press) Petrograd, Sept. 22.—Teutonie troops have again started an offen- sive in the Riga region before which the Russian troops were forced back, says an official announcement. | |