Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 13, 1918, Page 1

VOLUME XVI, NO. 184 SHAPLEN SEES RUSSIA AGAIN FACTOR; HOME Asserts ‘Bolshevikism Doomed to Pass; Kerensky Being Grot?med to Lead. " " 'REVOLUTION HERO MAY HEAD STRONG MOVEMENT Newspapers 'l:!épolét' Germans -. Are Marchingf Upon Petro- ‘grad, .Russ Capital. 1 (By United Press.) New York, Aug. 13.—Joseph Shap- len, United Press staff correspondent, arrived from Russia. today and says there is every reason to hope for the restoratiofi of the eastern front next summer. He stated that Bolshevik- ism was dead. gd ‘Washington, Aug. 13.—Kerensky, 0.of the Russian revo! ution, is b ing groomed as the possible leader “of: the drive againgt the- Bolsheviki. GERMANS TO PETROGRAD. Copenhagen,'Aug‘ 13.—Newspapers report that the Germans are march- ing on Petrogxad, capital of Russia. RUSS HEADS FLEE. London, Aug. 13.—Premier Lenine and his chief assistant Leon Trotzky, ““IyaNe fled to Kronstadt;tie naval base near Petrograd, according to a dis- patch sent out by the semi-official Wolff -bureair of berlin and printed in Zurich newspapers, says a Havas re- port from Paris. i Reports received in London Sunday that the Bolshevik'leaders intended to flet to Germany lent color to the German report that they-already have gone to Kronstadt. Coperhagen dis- patches Sunday said that the anti- Bolshevik movement in Russia was- growing rapidly’and that the Bolshe- vik government:¥irtually had gone to pieces. These reports were taken from Russian newspapers. r Lenine and Trotzky have been in \ Kerensky cabinet . last November: peace. SOVIET’S POSITION SERIOUS. Amsterdam, Aug. 13.—The position of the soviet government in Russia is considered very serious 'by the Moscow correspondent of the Tage- . blatt_of Berlin. . He announces that z the Czecho-Slovak forces ~have .in- creased from 7,600 to 300,000 and are being reinforced by Serbians, Cos- sacks and counter-revolutionists. TO MOVE HUN EMBASSY: Amsterdam, Aug. 13.—Dr. Helffer- ich, the German ambassador to Rus- sia has informed the soviet govern- ment that he will move the embassy » from Moscow to Pskov because he “fears for the personal safety of his “*staff, says an official telegram from *Berlin. This action, it is added, was decided upon because of a proclama- 5 * —— power since the overthrow of the| They - negotiated the Brest-thovskl British cavalry ‘has played a big pa SENATORS REJECT NEW . DRAFT AGE AMENDMENT Washington, Aug. 13.—An effort by Senator. Kirby of Arkansas to amend the administration man power bill so as to- extend thée draft ages from 21 to 45 years, inclusive, in- stead of 18 to 45, as proposed, failed in the senate military committee by an overwhelming vote. Sendtor Kir- by-annouced that.he would renew his effort-when the bill reaches the floor. ‘Steps-to reconvene:the senate, so {hat the administration draft “ages from 18 to 45 can be taken up with- out delay, were taken by senate lead- ers, who ordered telegrams sent to all absentees asking them to be present next Thursday, when the bill is re- ported to the senate. Under the unanimous consent agreement by which the recess was taken, three days must elapse before any business can be transacted after a quorum has been called, and as a result the bill will be taken up next Monday. 30 YEARS FOR SLACKER. Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 13.—Private Dewitt Ramsdell of the 44th company, 166 depot brigade,-a selective draft man from Seattle, ‘Wash,, who had appeared before a military board with a claim as a conscientious objector; was sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment, following his trial by general court martial for disobedience of orders. UNSKILLED LABOR ~ DATA DUE AUG. 15 Washington, Aug. 13.—Reports on their unskilied labor. needs to Oct 1 by all war employers who had not made return by Aug. 1, when govern- ment “control of unskilled labor re- cruiting became effective, are due to the department of labor by Thursday, Aug. 15, the labor department an- nounced. On the basis of these additional re- turns, supplemental quotas will be is- sued to the states, It is expected that the new quotas will be for approxi- mately 500,000, . Special effort is being made by the federal empldyment service to meet immediate shortages of unskilled workers existing in several of the chief war projects which are vital to winning the war. —— tion of the Social Revolutionists that they were about to begin a reign of terror in Moscow. Pskov was selected because conditions at Petrograd are almost as bad as Moscow. Sioux Falls, S. D.,, Aug. 13.—The Germans believe the Americans are the ‘“‘craziest lot of soldiers” they have ever seen, according to a letter from Lieut. William- Zwicky of the Ninth United States infantry. “I was talking today with an en- emy officer who had been taken pris- oner,” Lieutenant Zwicky wrote to his parents. ‘“He said the Americans are too reckless to make good soldiers. “This officer is an instructor in musKetry and bayonet work and when our attack started the other day he got a riflle and a bayonet and got into the game. He lasted, he said, until a big blonde American came along and engaged him. Then his trouble be- gan. Big_Blonde His Mas “He said the big blondféerdid not stand up and fence with his bayonet, but rushed in, knocked his rifle from his hands, then hit him on the jaw, knocked him down and kicked him and then took him prisoner. He de. clared that is no way to fight in a battle. “With our men, however, every- AMERICAN FISTS T00 HARD * HITTING FOR GERMAN FOE thing goes as long as they get results, and when they get started everyone wants to get out of their way. I saw with my own eyes several incidents such as related by the Germah officer. “Our men don’t seem to be satis- fied unless all the Germans who are taken back to prison camp have black eyes. Most of them do. Want to Use Fists. “Another German officer I talked with said he never saw men fight like our fellows. He said they could kill many more than they do, but it seemed to him that all our fellows want to do is to use their rifle butts and their fists. “All the Germans tell the same story. They are tired of the war and ready to quit, and they will trade anything they have for a loaf of our bread. “Qur outfit is keeping up its repu- tation. Recently we pulled a raid, took 500 prisoners, but it wasn't done according to regulations, and the Ger- mans didn’t like that, either. Fritz is opening up with his artillery again, so I must close.” "BEMIDJI, MINN., TUESDAY EVENING, party of cavalrymen dismounting and golng to the ald of & hard-pressed infan M SCHOOL OPENING TO for the enrollment of children in the membership to 300,000 in Minnesota. as much interest as possible in the campaign; last year about 100,000 and sixteen may énroll; who agrees jure health of any person, (3) to help of the health crusaders health chores a year, by sending a report of the membership and attendance with a constitution and by-laws to the Min- enrolled in the National Legion. Any GERMAN SUBMARINES off Fire Island last night, to the list of victims. HAWAII TO GROW MORE Child, United States food administra- to for Hawaii, has recognized the vals ue of stimulating the planting of home gardens and the growing of as much food as possible at the place of consumption. He is co-operating with the national war garden commission of Washington; and posters from that organization displayed at many places home food producers to make ‘“every garden a munition plant” and grow the “@mmunition” needed to win the war. HUGE PRISONER TOTAL. P A ‘AUGUST 13, 1918 sh of the Huns in Plcardy. This photograph shows a rt in stopping the ru: try regiment. EQUIPMENT IS ORDERED FOR POTATO FLOUR PLANT The order for the machinery for the new Bemidji Potato Products plant’was sent in today and it is ex- pected will’be here in time for the start of the plant between October 15 and the first of November. The order includes equipment for the en- tire plant. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee Monday evening, it was also .decided to immediately commence re- - modelling of the Bemidji Brewing Co. -plant; to" be’ ready for installing the equipment as.soon as it is received. Much- interest is being taken in this new concern and it is confidently be- lieved that success is assured, and the securing of subscriptions will con- tinue. SUNDAY’S WORK IS HELD ENTIAL i TO WAR BY BOARD Providence, R. L, Aug. 13.— Billy Sunday’s work ig not a war essential, says the priority com- mittee of the war_industries board. Special Agent Howick, de- partment of justice, made public today_a letter from the board in Washington_stating it wil' not consider priority as to material entering into construction of the, Billy Sunday tabernacle now be- ing built_here. unless such mate- rigls are in abundant suvply. The priorities- committee holds the buildine of the tabernacle will not lend itself to winning the war but will have an effect after the was is won. JONES IN MANKATO. (Special to Pioneer.) S Mankato, Aug. 13.—Senator Rich- ard Jones of Duluth, campaign man- -ager 4ér the-Minnesota Dry Federa- tion, has arrived here to take charge of the county option campaign for the dry forces of Blue Earth county. He will remain here until election day, August 19. Senator Jones had charge of the campaigns in Duluth, and the St. Louis county contest last fall, when that county voted dry by 4,000. P. A. Nelson, electorial superintend- ent for the Good Templars, is also on the ground assisting Senator Jones. TWO GIRLS ARE TAKEN HOME BY THE CHIEF: WOULD JOIN CARNIVAL Chief of Police Ripple had a per- sonally conducted tour to Thief River Falls' last night when he acted as chaperon to two. misguided girls who had aspirations to become carnival “actorettes.” The pair was taken in- to custody by tae chief yesterday af- ternoon upon wire instructions that the girls had left home to travel with a carnival. One of the girls was 16 years of age and the other 18 years. They were willing to go home after a lit- tle fatherly advice. BOOZE CARRYING AUTOS AT PUBLIC AUCTION Deputy U. S. Marshal F. L. Brad- ley today went to the Leach Lake country to arrest a man on an island who, it is alleged, is selling booze to Indians. Just how the man wanted will receive the officer is a little un- certain, owing to the former’s repu- tation, ° = Marshal Bradley says there will be an opportunity to secure some good autos cheap, Aug. 20 and 22. On the first date there will be some confiscat- ed cars sold at auction at Brainerd, taken by the federal authorities and confiscated for carrying booze. An Oakland, a new 1918 Ford, another Ford and an Elcar are some of the of- ferings. Hibbing will also have a sale Aug. 22. There will be Fords, an Oakland, Velie, a Hudson and others. HAIL STORM BREAKS LITTLE FALLS WINDOWS (By United Press.) Little Falls, Aug. 13.—Hail broke 150 windows during a storm here last night. The country is reported not damaged. WHERE THERE'S A WILL—" (By United Press.) London, Aug. yn dagrau” wrote an ingenious Tommy at the head of a letter to his mother, and the cencor, believing this to be a Welch motto passed it. But the mother knew better. She was able to read from the phrase that her son was at Armentieres, as the words translated read “arms in tears.” SEE HEALTH CRUSADE CAMPAIGN COMMENCE (Special to Pioneer.) St. Paul, Aug. 13.—The campaign modern health crusade will begin with the opening of school in Septem- ber, and is expected to increase the Each tounty will compete in the en- rollment contest, and thus stimulate children were enrolled. Any child between the ages of five to try (1) to keep the crusaders health rules, (2) to do nothing to in- keep home and town clean; and who either has done at least 80 per cent for one week, or bought or sold at least ten Red Cross Christmas Seals to help fight tuberculosis. When a league of the modern health crusaders has been organized list of the officers and a copy of their nesota Public Health association, the league may if their report is approv- ed, hecome a member of the National Legion, and its members.are then person in a community who so de- sires may organize a children’s cru- sade by applying to the Minnesota Public Health association for infor- mation, health chore records, certifi- cates, insignia and literature. EVEN GAS LIGHTHOUSES (By United Press.) ‘Washington, Aug. ‘13.—German submarines appear to be operating all along the Atlantic coast and have even gassed a light house, added the navy department. Y The submarines added the Norwe- gian steamer Sonorstad, torpedoed THAN NOTED GRASS SKIRTS ' (By United Press.) Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 13.—J. F. throughout the island call on the PARIS PAPERS REPORT 2 (By United Press.) Paris, Aug. 13.—Newspapers say the number of prisoners taken from Thursday to Sunday totaled 17,000, —_—4 (Bulletin.) 4:20 P. M. London, Aug. 13.—Evacuation of Rove is expected within 48 hours. The allies. since starting the offen- sive, gained between- nine and ten miles on a 40-mile front. ENEMY IS RETREATING. Paris, Aug. 13.—The Germans are hurriedly removing énormous quanti- ties of war material from Peronne and within 48 hours enemv troons will be crossing the Somme. The roads about Peronne are renorted crowded with German transnortation attempting to get material to a safer spot. : (By United Press.) London, Aug. 13.—It was learned this afternoon that the French are driving forward in an effort to flank Roye, Lassigny and Ribecourt. Roye is pressey closely from the west and south and the French appear ready to command it after capturing Les Loges wood, an important defensive point between Roye and Lassigny. rhe French progressed and took the wood last.” The French also wrested the crest of Lassigny heights from the Germans. Resulting from French pressure the enemy are evacuating the southern defenses of Ribercourt. The enemy retired from their trench- es on a front of three miles and the French then occupied the trenches abandoned by-the Germans. SOMME REHEARSED. With the French Afield, Aug. 13.— The old battle of the Somme is again on. The Germans are entrenching along the old line and are even feebly attempting counter attacks. Haig Reports Advance. London, Aug. 13.—General Haig | today reported an advance north of Roye and the north bank of the Somme, where the Americans are fighting and taking additional pri oners, o an Al “Nothing Importent.” Paris, aPris, Aug. 13.—(Official.)—Noth- ing important during the night. WHEN REGISTRY CALL COMES. MIGHT ENLIST It is more than likely that Thurs- day of this week will see the ages for the next registry sét by the govern- ment and then it will be up to all within the prescribed ages to register September 5. Sergeant Foucault, recruiting offi- cer for this district, suggests that all who are to come within the prescrib- ed ages set—Ileave their names with ‘| him and immediately he is notified of the passage of the measure he will in turn notify those who left their names and they can enlist and choose their desired branch of service, in- stead of waiting for the draft. In the meantime, all recruiting sta- tions are awaiting the decision of the government. H'to e Yegt FRENCH AREDRIVING ~TO FLANK ROYEON ~ TWOSIDES;SOMME - - [ THIS DAY IN THE WAR | Aug. 13, 1917—Russians capture 600 Germans in Elouiku river valley. Aug. 13, 1916—DBritish and French advance on Somme front. Aug. 13.—1915—Russians report there is no doubt they will be able to escape, as Austro-Germans are get- ting a long way from home. Grand Duke Nicholas indicates he will re- tire to strong natural defenses “a lit- tle further east,” and there make a stand. Aug. 18, 1914—German cruisers Goeben and Breslau reported sold to Turkey. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE WILL OPEN THIS YEAR (Special to Pioneer.) St. Paul, Aug. 13.—The school of agriculture at University farm, St. Puaul, will open this year on the last Monday in October. An impression which has become general that the school was to be closed this year in order to allow the plant to be used as a training campp for army me- chanics is incorrect. An army me- chanics training school has been maintained at University farm and will be continued through the winter, but special barracks and other build- ings are being erected for its men. The need for the School of Agricul- ture was never greater, in the opin- ion of the educators of the state, than it 1s in the present war crisis. DRAFT BOARD RUSHED PREPARING FOR NEXT REGISTRY IN COUNTY The draft board is ‘“head over lieels” in a rush of work which was just sprung on it, and that is to get ready for the next hig registry, Sep- tember 5, when:theunew draft ages are set. upflthe call fssued. The ages ered have not been set af- ficially and :whether it will be from 18 to 45 years is not certain, but it is believed those will be the figure. The local board has been notified to appoint registrars in every. voting precinct throughout the county and this is no small task. The board must see to it that every precinct is man- ned and there are between 85 and 90 voting precincts in the county. It will also mean that each precinct must be supplied with the necessary blanks and papers. YOTERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY STILL DRY (By United Press.) Alexandria, Minn., Aug. 13.— Douglas county again voted dry at the election held yesterday. NINETY CASUALTIES. . (By United Press. Washington, Aug. 13.—General Pershing today reported 90 casualties. HUGE HOSPITAL (By United Press.) An English Channel Port, July 26. —(By Mail.)——War has converted this port into a huge ship hospital. 1t is the haven of torpedoed, mined and disabled vessels, and is equipped with the best ship “surgeons” and “nurses” in the United Kingdom. Here ships the Hun has torpedoed and reported as sunk are given a new lease of life and sent out again to sea. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of tons of shipping and tens of millions of dollars worth of cargo are saved as a result of the work of that part of the British ad- miralty known as the salvage section. Passing out to sea on one of the crack salvage boats the United Press correspondent observed more than a score of torpedoed transports and steamers. Most of them were British. but sprinkled here and there were a few American and Portuguese ships. Some of them had been torpodoed twice. One formerly a German liner, but taken over by the United States after war was declared; was torpe- doed in the same spof on each side. 3 i | CURES SHIPS OF WOUNDS RECEIVED ATSEA Another ship has been shot in two, but both were brought in by salvage boats, and the ship eventually will be sent to sea again. Divers Patch Ships. Another ship which had a huge hole on one side and fourteen holes made by splinters when the torpedo struck, was undergoing repairs. Two divers were at work alongside the boat. They signalled for the low- ering of the ‘“patch” and it was drop- ped down to them. A ‘“patch’” is a number of wooden beams fastened to- gether to cover the hole made by the torpedo. Pumps were set to work emptying the water-filled hold. When the ship was able to float she put out lunder her own steam to go into dry dock for permanent repairs. Before the war 6 or 7 salvage jobs at one time was a big task. Today the salvage section is equipped ‘to handie from 50 to 60 jobs at one time. One ship in dry dock here, rescued as it was sinking, is the American oil (Continued on page four) ;AR i P