Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 30, 1918, Page 1

[ 7 . men and firemen on the Great Lakes ~men and stewards. Both union lead- = VOLUME XVI, NO. 172 _GREAT LAKES ~ STRIKEIS OFF; CONFERENCEIS | Grmnencel of Men Are Met b ~ Orders to Carriers to Sign Appeal. REGISTRATION PLAN IS ‘ SUSPENDED FOR TIME Point?dI Out That Strike Would Seriously Interfere With War Plans. Washingtoh, July 30.—Orders call- ing off the threatened strike of sea- were issuéd by Victor A. Orlander, Great Lakes, and ‘other union leaders secretary of- the Sailors’ union of the following a conference with Chair- man Hurley of the shipping board. In meeting all grievances given by the men for a strike, Chairman Hur- ley ordered the Lake Carriers’ asso- ciation and all its members to sign the nation’s appeal for men for mer- chant “ships “‘as ariglnally drafted, un(l without .any changes,’”’ Conference. in- Washington.. “He als ordered the association not to require seamen to register in its shipping offices or assembly rooms, pending further negotiations. Independent ship owners on the Great Lakes and the unions--were called wipon by Mr. Hurley to send representatives to ‘Washington, Wed- nesday, fora conference on the pend- ing wage demands of seaman, fire- ers and officials of the shipping board said that wage questions cannot pro-| voke a strike, as employers-and men are said to be willing to arbitrate. The decision to call off the strike followed a two-hour conference be- tween the union:leaders and officers of the shipping board. Would Hurt War Plans. . It was pointed out again to the men that a tie-up of lake shipping would interrupt food shipments to the soldiers overseas in addition to hampering - war operations through interference with the movement of ¢oal and:fire.. - Insisteuce. by, union leaders that ship owners and th[ur association sign the appeal was met by Mr. Hur- ley sending to William Livingstone, president of the association, the fol- lowing telegram: “United States Shipping board hereby directs the members of the Lake Carriers’ association and the Lake -Carriers’ association as an as- sociation to sign the nation’s appeal for men to man its merchant ships as originally drafted and without any changes.” - TO PROMISED LAND. (By United Press.) Winnipeg, Man., July 30.=—Men- nonites from the United States, look- ing for a place ‘to live where there is no war to which they object on re- ligious grounds, have bought a large tract of land, 30 miles west of Win- nipeg, for $400,000 and 1,600 per- sons will live on it. The tract will be divided into.small tracts. Ex- Senator Hackney, of Minnesota_is the former owner. 3 ment of the n tosdetermine -definitely ‘'whether, as reported, the De Haviland 4 has fail- |* : MESOPOTAMlA M-A«-a‘-' s Troops of one ot the’ vi¢torious Br ltxsh divisfons”in Mempotumlu are lu.n- shown m a front-line-trench on the -Jebel Hamarin. STANTON WILL PRESIDE CORNERSTONE SERVICE: GOVERNOR WILL SPEAK When the cornarstone of the new state normal - school is laid in Be- midji August 10; the master of -cere- monies, will be Judge C. W..Stanton and he will personally lay the stone. The orator of the occasion will be Governor J. A. A. Burnquist and the music for the program will be by the Twenty-first “battalion Home Guard band. The ceremonies will be simple and without attempt at embellish- ment, and will be attended by state officials: ‘and others prominent throughout- the state. DE HAVILAND PLANES ARE UNDER CLOSE SCRUTINY ‘Washington, July 30.—Special in- vestigation into the effort to use the|- De Haviland 4 type of American dir- plane in France has been’begun by the senate committee on military af- fairs, which is investigating the pro- uction of flying craft. - The inquiry into this special phase of the develop- n’s air arm, which is ed to make good in Framce, will de- lay the committee’s general report. The committee will take up in de- tail critisism of this particular plane, quantity production of which is well under way. Secretary of War N. D. Baker on Saturday announced the shipment to France of 400 De Havi- lands and officially made public the fact tliat General John J. Pershing has filed objection w0 certain features of some of the machines. It Is understood the war depart. ment will endeavor to have changes made to meet the objections of the commander of the Expeditionary Forces. 2 JOHN DILLON WOULD REFER IRISH QUESTION TO WILSON London, July 30.—In the debate in the House of Commons on his mo- tion regarding Ireland, John Dillon, the Nationalist leader, proposed the reference of the question. to Presi- dent Wilson. A A A A A A A HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS RELEASED FROM FOOD PLEDGE ‘Washington, July 30.—Release of hotels, restaurants, clubs and dining car services throughout the country on Aug. 1 from the voluntary pledge to use no wheat until the present har- vest is announced in a cablegram re- ceived from Food Administrator Hoover, who is now in England. Public eating places, the food ad- ministration said, will. continueato comply with the baking regulations and to serve ‘‘victory” bread. Mr. Hoover in his cablegram con- gratulated the proprietors of public eating places upon their patriotic service. Through exact figures have not been compiled, it* was estimated by the food administration, that through the voluntary pledge made by hotels, restaurants, clubs ana dining cars, there has been effected between Oct. 1, 1917, and Aug. 1, 1918, a saving; of between 175,000,000 and 209,000,- 000 pounds of.wheat and its products, 150,000,000 pounds of meat and 50-- 000,000 pounds of sugar. Approximately 5,000 hotel propri- etors have observed the principles of the wheat saving pledge, and many of the 200,000 proprietors of other pub- lic eating places have observed the regulations of the food administra- tion. The cablegram of Administrator Hoover follows: Coneratulated by Hoover. “In releasing the hotels, restaur- ants, clubs and dining cars from their voluntary pledge not to use wheat in any form until the new harvest, I wish to congratulate them upon the patriotic example they set and thank them for the large saving made. The echo of their service has been heard in Europe and has pointed the way of democraccythe {nost gervice of those who have the most to give, “It has been a personal inspiration to me to have the continued help, so freely given, of all of the men and women who put through the ‘no wheat’ campaign which helped us to provide for the necessities of the Al- lies in spite of our short crop. “I have confidence that the same spirit will enable us to build up the great reserve of wheat and other foods needed to provide against fu- ture crop failure and to assist the Allied nations in putting through the ITALIAN GIRL WORKERS HELP BROTHERS IN WAR (By Unitefl Press.) New York, July 80.—The Italian boys who are disposing so nobly in driving back the Austrians:are get- ting first class support from-an organ- ization of ‘50 of their sisters here. These 50 girls are-employed in fac- tories and ‘shops during the day, but they spend two evenings every week making surgical dressings for the Red Cross. The Italian working girls’ Red Cross unit has been organized by Miss Marie Frugone, and meets after working hours in a room on Madison avenue, which is occupied by wealthy Italian women workers for the Red Cross during the day. The same girls have volunteered for other kinds of service for the Al- lied armiés after working hours. Miss Violet Giovagnoni spent many’ of her evenings- collecting money for' the blind relief fund. The evening she completed her, canvass she re- ceived word that her brother, fighting in the Italian army, had been blind- ed in battle. The girls turn out 2,000 surgical dressings a week. The Ritz-Carlton hotel shows-its appreciation of the working girls’ efforts by sending them lunch each working night. SHEPHERD PASSES -HIGH FOR MEDICAL SERVICE “OVER THERE” George Shepherd of Bemidji,” a former employe of Barker’s drug store, writes from Jefferson barracks that he has passed his examinations and in about three months will be sent “over there” with the hospital unit. Italy. or France will he the destination of Mr. Shepherd. “I am quite-a doctor now and can do a little cutting if I have to,” he adds. The list of subjects that he had had to study and pass certainly cover everything in a medical way and in- ‘clude drill. 5 LITTLE FOLK MUST HAVE VEGETABLES AND MILK (By United Press.) ‘Washington, July 30.—Don’t stint your children on milk or green vege- tables. Give them plenty of spinach; and fish and chicken in preference to coarser meats. Eat war substi- tutes yourself, but be guarded /in what substitutes you give your chil- dren. All cereals require long cook- ing for the child; keep fried things away from them. These warnings are voiced by Mrs. Max West, United States Children’s bureau c¢hild expert in urging the bureau’s campaign for better babies and children. ’ “Authorities’ on the subject,” sajys Mrs. West, ‘“agree that there is prgc- tically no substitute for milk or grepn vegetables in the food of the growihg child.” ARREST GERMAN EDITOR ON ESPIONAGE CHARGE Cleveland, Ohio, July 30.—Ridh- ard Brenne, editor of the Waechfier und Anzeiger, Cleveland Germhn daily, was arrested by Federal offi- cers charged with violating the és- pionage act. The arrest and charnge are based on a news story publishied in the Waechter last Wednesday yn.- der an American date, which is sgid by officials to have led to the conclu- sion that ‘“hundreds of thousands pf Americans were sacrificed by e French.” / HOBBY IS RENOMINATED FOR TEXAS GOVERN(R Dallas, Texis, July 30.—Goverifor W, P. Hobby has apparently w the democratic nomination for g ernor of Texas over James E. great offensive that must win the| guson, former governor, by a majr- war.” lity of about 250.000, z 0 s s ¢ = s = RIS S COMMERCIAL CLUB . WILL GIVE CONCERT TO FURTHER WAR WORK Under the auspices of the Commer- cial club, to replenish its war activi- ties fund, and all-home talent concert will be given August 21, the detailed program yet to be perfected. Peatures will be furnished by the band, as there are some of the mem- bers who are good in specialties, and a feminine dancer, visiting in the city for the summer, will appear. Vo- cal and instrumental numbers will also be programmed by well known local artisis and it is expected to be one of the best concerts ever produced ig Bemidji. “WORK OR FIGHT” ORDER LESSENS RECRUITING s (Special to Pioneer.) Minneapolis, July ber of recruits secured in the Minne- usual thousand mark at least, it was unavailing. Army recuriting slump- ed. off during the month of July.al- most fifty percentand, ‘while Major John D. Yost, recrfliting officer for the district, looked for a slight fall- ing off during the summer months, he states that he will look to civil- ian recruiting commmittees through- out the state to make up the loss in the. months to come. Major Yost attributes the slump to the fact that urgent calls for har- vest hands from all sections of the country and the “Work or Fight” or- der have sent thousands of men to the farms. The slump has affected states west of here to an even great- er extent than it has Minnesota. All signs point to a change in the draft age limits as soon as congress reconvenes next month. The con- census of opinion is that the ages will be lowered as well as raised and in all probability require the regis- tration of men from 19 to 21 years and from 31 to 40 years of age. Such changes would prove a boon to re- cruiting as there is always a rush of recruits previous to the registration of new classes for the draft. KIDD IS PARDONED FROM REFORM SCHOOL St. Paul, July 30.—The state par- don hoard this afternoon announced that it had pardoned Harold Kidd of Bemidji, sentenced to the reforma- tory September 26, 1917, for robbery. Kidd was one of the bunch who lured a Princess Pat veteran into a car, got him intoxicated and after driving him to a point near the fair grounds fearfully beat him up, rob- bed him of money and his precious medal and threw him from the car where he lay for several hours. The arrests followed Chief Ripple catch- ing Kidd and another hiding in a swamp west of the city. SECRETARY OF STATE ENDS YEAR WITH CASH TO SPARE St. Paul, July 30.—As evidence of war-time economy practiced in his department during the fiscal year ending tomorrow, Julius. A. Schmahl, secretary of state, has issted a finan» cial statement showing a balance of $23,150 remaining from the depart- ment appropriation, of $100,521. Secretary Séhmahl was especially proud of a credit of $20,783 remain- ing in the motor vehicle department fund of $91,922, new offices having been equipped and the expenses_of issuing nearly 200,000 licenses having been paid by that appropriation. A balance of $436 remains from $20,082 contingent fund and nearly $2,000 in the other special funds which totaled about 5,400 at the he- ginning of the year, 30.—Despite most valiant efforts to keep the num- sota district this ‘month up to the PION EEK FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER/ V o GERMAN DEFEATIS | BECOMING A tot A 0 RS At TEUIUNb By Fred S. (United Press - Qurcq facing a hail of m of their comrades bayonet as they lay wounded and rugged American farmers advance at Sercy. The crown prince hurled the guards, one of the best German divisions, against the NNES KNOWN; ALARMED Fel;guson. Correspondent.) Wlth the Americans Afield, July 30.-—To the vnllage of Sercy, which has changed hands nine times since Sunday, the Americans swept over waist deep in the achine gun fire rushed the enemy’s machine gun positions and took the town. Regaining the village, the Americans found several ted and killed by the Huns helpless. Fourth Prussian attempting to check their The Americans threw them back across the Ourcq and now this famous enemy . division is broken and the sion of Sercy and the grou London, July 30.—1:30 p of the Soissons-Ourcq front. Vsle and Ourcq. Tardenois and Ourcgq. . In the Andre valley, east o farmers are in full posses- nd beyond. This town has been taken and retaken nine times since Sunday. GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK. (By United Press.) .m.—It was learned this after- noon that the Germans launched a heavy attack upon the whole Americans were driven from Cierges, four miles northwest of Fere en Tardenois. The French were compelled to fall back from Begnen. The French advanced on the crest of the plateau between The heaviest fighting is between Ville en f Ville en Tardenois, the French advanced to Aubilly, six mlies southwest of Rheims. The enemy engaged 71 divisions, or 852,000 men. ‘GERMANS HEARING OF DEFEAT. (United Press streams of traffic over the road larger ambulances. after they are hurt. American roads. Americans turned rifles one stone. AUSTRALIANS CAPTURE VILLAGE BY SURPRISE By WILLIAM P. SIMMS. (United Press Correspondent.) With the British Afield,, July 30.— Austrian troops captured Merris by surprise attack this morning, quickly surrounding the village shortly after midnight. After a few minutes snappy work the place was cleared of Germans and outposts es- tablished to guard against a surprise counter attack. GEN. PERSHING REPORTS HEAVY COUNTER ATTACK (By Unted Press.) Washington, * July 30.—General Pershing today, reported behind Ourcq heavy counter attacks by fresh en- emy troops caused severe fighting. TEUTON LOSSES TERRIBLE. (By United Press.) London, July 30.—Correspondents in the Rheims sector say the Ger- mans have lost 30,000 prisoners re- cently, and that other losses total 250,000. HAIG REPORTS RAIDS. (By United Press.) London, July 30.General Haig to- day reported raids last night in the neighborhood of Ayette in Picardy and Merris in Fianders. Germian artillery threw numerous gas shells near Albert. PERSHING'S CASUALTY REPORT. (By United Press.) Washington, July 30.—General Pershing today reported 145 casunal. ties; marines ten. teahfy to the intensity of the struggle. munition and supplies are advancmg, while the back wash consists of ambulances carrying wounded. At hastily established dressing stations, the wounded are laid on the ground, sorted out and then sent to the rear in Doctors and nurses have been without sleep for 48 hours and work untiringly. are reaching hospitals 50 miles behind the lines in four hours (By United Press.) Pans, July 30.—Dispatches state that the new German defeat is Just begmmng to become known by the German people and is causing great nervousness in that country. CARAVANS OF MUNITIONS AND WOUNDED. By Frank J. Taylor. Correspondent.) With the Americans Afield, July 30.—Two ever moving s between Ourcq:and the Marne Fresh troops, guns, am- Most of the wounded gun-manned Fords are carrying the wounded back over roads constantly under bombardment. Two German aeroplanes attempted to machinegun these skyward and got two birds with One of the airmen was wounded and he lost control of his machine, turned it into another and both'dropped. o GERMANS CONTINUE STOUT RESISTANCE By LOWELL MELLETT. (United Press Correspondent.) With the French Afield, July 30.— The Germans are continuing to make a desperate resistance along the line of new poslttuns they established in retreating. It is impossible to tell whether this is the place they chose for a stand or are merely sacrificing men to save materials. FOES OF BOLSHEVIKI SEIZE RUSS CRUISERS (By United Press.) Washjngton, July 30.—Czecho-Slo- ‘vaks penetrated to the Black Sea in seized two Russian cruisers in the the Southern Russian campaign and harbor of Novorostok. MUNITION BLAST KILLS 30: VESSEL WRECKED (By United Press.) Tokio, July 30.—Eighteen carloads of powder and light bombs, being Joaded on a ship, exploded. Thirty were killed and 50 injured. The ves- sel was wrecked and houses damaged. ENTER MILKMAID. (By United Press.) St. Paul, Minn,, July 80.—The prospect of a peppy, vivacious milk- maid to administer unto bovines at the city workhouse is not at all re- mote, according to H. W. Austin, general supermtenden& of milk, cows, purchasing supplies, and all such things. Now men are not to be had, hence the milkmaid, | _T