Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 9, 1919, Page 1

—_— VOLUME XVIL. NO. 188 REPORTED MEN BACK MONDAY Between Sixty-five and Seventy ;i m?n Local; No Change ; 7 in Situation. - . REPORTS SAY STRIKERS - St. Paul Shopmen Awnitix;g Definite Action on Part of “Government. More definite assurance:of future . .“government actioh is Being awaited by St: Paul railroad shopmen and willdetermine when they will return s+ wto-work, and that is the determina- ‘tion"in the shops of the M. & L in Nymore. When the shopmén went “out in the "wage incréase or lower : cost. of living” ultimatum,’.the men -in-the M. & 1. shops laid down their tools. About 65 or 70:are:still out, awaiting definite actioh by'the gov- . ‘ernment. pr s FLOCKING BACK TO WORK. (By United Press.). Washington, Aug. 9. — Railroad shopmen, who struck without author- ization, are flocking back to work in, response to President Wilson's declaration that he would not con- sider their wage demahds yntil they were all° back on_their jobs. - The railway department of the American Federation of - Labor re- ceived telegrams -today indicating that all men would be batk at work Monday. k N ‘REQUEST PUBLIC BACKING. ‘Washington, Aug: Representa- tives of fourteer railroad sued an appeal the ;psqp]e‘ to back their demand f4r mdre” pay. - This :appedl denied that any violénce or threat. was contemplated - by “labor “¥yhen it ‘asked coligress tu adopt:na- tionalization of railroads. Union of- ficfals stated they were asking for Americanization of railroads. 8,000 REFUSE TO AGREE. Milwaukee, Aug. 9.—Eight thou- sand ‘Northwestern and Milwaukee road strikers wired W. B. Jewell at Washington, today, to respect - the dictates of union men and not any ofticers by refusing to enter into any _agreement with federal officers, to end the dispute. ST. PAUL STILL OUT. St. Paul, Aug. 9.—When B. M. Jewell, acting president of the rail. way employes ' department of the American Federal of Labor, was sending out an éppeal for the shop- men to return t rork in accordance with the president’s plea, representa- tives of the ‘shop crafts here voted against returning to work. The decision was made at a meet- ing of district officers of many of the systems and representatives of the different crafts Friday afternoon. Members of the exscutive board in charge of the strike voted not to ask the men to return to work until they have received “more deftnite as- ~surance that:the general agreement committee will be called back to Washington and the demands of the shopmen granted.” : Meanwhile press dispatches from other cities told of shopmen return- ing to“work or arranging for mass ‘meetings to discuss the advisability of freturning to work. Though the sentiment of the local shopmen as announced in the formal statement apparently ran counter to this trend; union leaders were confi- dent of receiving early assurances from Washington that will clarify the situation. They declared the matter has come to a head as a re- sult of the president’s letter definite- ly placing responsibility upon the di- rector general. FIRST ANNUAL PICNIC BOX FACTORY EMPLOYES The first annual picnic and outing of the Bemidji Box factory em- ployees will be held at Diamond Point tomorrow, having been postponed on account of wet weather last Sunday, and the week’s postponement has allowed time for additional enter- tainment to be arranged. The employes and their families, as well as sweethearts, will assemble at the point in the forenoon in time ~+40 Stage -a<;program -of sports and ere. will® be _classes- for girls. Swimming contests, foot races, nowelty races and various contests, including a nail driving contest by lady contestants and a blueberry pie eating contest. The Bemidji band will be present as the guests of the employees at din- ner and will play a concert in the afternoon. The general public is eor- dailly invited to hear the concert, i " N.&L SHOPMEN | ARESTILL OUT: | . _RETURNING. TO WORK | nd IDJI DAILY BEMIDJI, MINN., SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9, 1919 AMERICAN TROOPS ON JULY 4 IN.PARIS " General view of the Pldce de la Concorde in-Paris-during the July 4 cel lbyndim, showing American troops marche ing througP; AWARDED |DUKE'S GOVERNMENT - [CROOKSTON COMPANY CONTRACT TO BUILD WILL BE ENDORSED| ~ EXECUTIVE HERE ON mwm §C“00L (By United:l’réss) ) BUSINBS MISSION London, Aug. 9.—The Roumanian i - R o A%ghu From Train and Is Six Mile .Corners To Have Complete and Modern Seat of Learning. commander in chief at Budapest in- . . a tends to withdraw most of his troops onfronted With Canadian Thistles; Amazed. within the next few days. Vienna advices, relayed via Copenhagen, said his decision was reached because of | (. G. Winters, who had headquar- the allied metitude. ¢ |ters in Bemidji in 1913 and 1914, Hungarian elections, "the dispatc} utover land for the Crookston K Lujnber company, was in Bemidji to- added. et ¥ ¢ day on business and said that many MAY RESTORE MONARCHY inquiries had been received by his Iil!’h;e,h A\lg-n 9.—Doubtless the [office from Montana for sheep and arch -bishop . will attempt to restore e _ the monarchy in Hungary. The pa- c?“le pash:‘age, afndhal:o :hatt:e\;‘erd per, Theopils Raomia, believes efforts |2l ‘good offers of land tracts ha will be to form a union of Austria, | been received. ; “One of the great difficulties,” Hungary, Croatia and Slvoenia will follow the archduke’s first step to-|explained Mr. Winter, “is that tracts ward reconstruction of a duo-monar-| offered generally are not fenced and 4 t ce several hundred or several chy. E. H. Roberts, of the architectural firm of Roberts & Funk, returned from St.- Paul this morning, having made the trip to consult state school authorities with reference to some minor changes in the proposed Six Mile Corner consolidated school: The brief delay held up the an- nouncement that Paul Winklesky of 1217 Bemidji avenue, was the succes- ful bidder for the general contract and will immediately make prepara- tions for construction of the building. Mr. Winklesky is one of the best and most competent building archi- tects in-this part of the state and the best of construction is assured the new-school. oo On August 17, the contract for the plumbing, heating and ventilating will be awarded, bids to be opened| on that date. PROGRESS ON CITY HALL The pebble dash is now being put on the city building and is the finish- ing touch to that part-of the remod- elling, and it is expected that the outside of the building will be prac- tically completed in another week. The Bemidji association will change its quarters from the Nangle block to specially constructed quar- ters in the city building and will have modern facilities for serving the regular weekly lunch;-accompanying the regular meetings. FEDERAL PROSECUTORS LOOKING AT PACKERS that “the stock_would invade land PRB[DENT TURNS To owned by farmers and settlers. “A NATION-WIDE SPEECHES: '|5ev « “Gifcuts time in- roundins - HIGH COST ADDRESS up his sheep in the forests and brush, although the lands are ideal for graz- Believed He Will Use Argu- ments To Impress His ing and forage. A sheep herder Hearers. usually sits upon a knoll out on the plains and by a motion of his hand directs the sheep. They recognize the motions. © “However, it is a great asset to Minnesota .and Beltrami county. The only thing to do for those hav- ing pasturage for Montana stock is to get in direct touch with sheep and cattle growers, and tell what the land consists of in detail. It is one of the greatest advertisements Minnesota ever had and shows that this state is ideal for raising sheep and cattle.” Changing the subject, Mr. Winter spoke of the immense spread of the Canada thistle in that country and (By United Press.) Washington, Aug. 9.—President Wilson, having handed the high cost of living problem over to tongress, at least for the present, turned his attention today to plans for his tour of the country. It is believed he will touch on liv- ing costs in his speeches. In his address yesterday, Wilson said there cannot be real peace price P ; ety o - ~ T 8OO i d- sheep_on.them. would mean| CONGRESS SUPPORTS WILSON IN MOVETO CHECK PROFITEERING * INFOODNECESSITIES . - By George Martin o Gl G SRS (United Press Correspondent) Washington, Aug. 9.—Congress will begin at once consid- eration of legislation to carry out in part, at least, President Wilson’s recommendation for reducing the high cost of living, house and senate leaders have promised. ; Representative Mondell, a majority leader of the house, said any request for money to make effective the campaign against profiteers would speedily be complied with. Senator Lodge said, “I think the president made ‘some good and practical suggestions in regard to artificial and-extor- tionate prices for the necessaries of life and am sure that con gress will deal with them at once.” . o STATE TROOPS ORDERED FROM RACE WAR ZONE Chicago, Aug. 9.—State troops have been ordered removed from the zones of race riots and the stock- yards, after a general strike of unfon workers had badly crippled the pack- ing companies, and livestock dealers had notifiled producers to suspend shipments to Chicago temporarily. Although four regiments, inelud- ing all troops at the stock yards, were withdrawn by order of Adju- tant General Dickson upon request of Mayor Thompson, union leaders declared the strike would continue until policemen and deputy sheriffs also had left the yards. The last troops would be out of Chicago by tonight, according to IGenernI Dickson’s plan. GOVERNMENT.WILL SEIZE HOARDED STOCK . (By United Press.) I Washington, Aug. 9. — Hoarded food stock will be tak;n over by the government and placed upon the market to help re-establish aperation of the law of “supply and demand.” The department of justice made known today preparations for this work are under way as part of the attorney general's country-wide cam- paign against profiteers. Attorney General Palmer has been hoyrly expecting t¢" hear’ news of arrests from districtaattorneys. RESOLUTION. T0 DECLARE ANARCHY IS INTRODUCED Washington, Aug. 9.—A joint resolution ‘‘declaring that a state of anarchy exists in the United States, authorizing the president to free in- terstate mails and traffic from fur- PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS Washington, Aug. 9.—Addressing congress late yesterday and propos- ing remedies to check the high cost of living, President Wilson déclared that existing laws are inadequate and that high prices are not justitied by shortage of supplies, present or pros- pective, but have been created in many cases “artificially and deliber- ately” by ‘‘vicious practices.” The president recommended that the food control act be extended to peace time operation and that con- gress exclude from Interstate as well as intrastate shipment goods which do not comply with its provisions. Urges Penalty for Profiteers. The president also recommended that the food law be provided with a substantial penalty for profiteering and that a cold storage law be en- acted modeled after the law of New Jersey by which a time limit be placed.on. cold storage. p . He also recommended that all goods released from cold storage be marked with the price prevailing when they went into storage. He further recommeénded that goods in interstate commerce be marked with the prices at which they left the pro- ducer. It would serve as a useful example, the president suggested, if congress enact (legislation to con- the situation in the District of Columbia, where it has unlimited authority. Further, the president recommend- ed a federal licensing system for cor- porations engaged in interstate com- merce which would embody regula- tions to insure competitive selling “and prevent unconscionable profits in the method of marketing.” He alsomrged prompt passage of the law pending to control security issues. Urges Speedy Ratification. ‘Making an appeal for the ratifi- said there cannot be real -peace prices until there is peace, It is ex- pected he will use this argument in his campaign for adoption of the peace league and covenant. also the spread of the noxious weed crops in northwest states, this de- structive weed being a tough propo- sition to get rid of. “You've got a good crop of the Canada thistle right in the heart of Bemid}i,” asserted Mr. Winter, “and your city should take immediate ac- tion. ‘When I got off the train this morning the first thing I saw was a heavy crop of Canada thistle in a de-. pression surrounded by pavement and it is going to seed and will be: spread broadcast, if not given attention. That ought not to be al- lowed to exist for an instant.” ° - MATERIAL IS ORDERED Material has been ordered for the new second story to be added to the Barker drug store, to be occupied by Dr. Marcum as his medical and sur- gical suite. The brick for the addi- tion has been ordered and is expected to arrive in about three weeks. WIRE POLES TO MOVE. Another big improvement to the streets and avenues of the city will be the removal of electric light poles from the business district, they also being included in the council action for the removal of poles from the streets in certain parts of the city. CAMPAIGN FOR REPEAL OF FIXED WHEAT PRICE (By United Press.) Washington, Aug. 9.—A campaign for repeal of the $2.26 wheat guar- antee will be launched next week by representatives and senators, it ‘was believed today. Members of congress and repre- sentatives Yor farmers’ organizations told the senate agricultural commit- tee that the guarantee is not an aid (By United Press.) Chicagos-Aug. 9—The packers will be given-tife first attention by fed- eral prosecutors here in thé 'war on high pricés, said District Attorney Clyne, who returned from Washing- ton today. - SO WE'VE HEARD BEFORE. . . ‘“Washifigton;, Aug. 9.—With Hving costs soaring, the nation’s principal food crops showed sharp decreases during. July, resulting from droughts and- pests over much of the growing area. ELECTRIC C0. TO INAUGURATE CAMPAIGN The Minnesota Electric Ligut and Power Company is getting ready to launch an extensive campaign in Be- midji, its purpose being to induce owners of property to have electric- ity in their homes and improved hold- ings. To that end, John M. Culver, representative of the company, has arrived in Bemidji and together with Manager Naylor of the local office will begin the drive for house connec- tions. The campaign will also include demonstrations of the use of electri- cal appliances in the household for cooking and other uses, and a feature will be that the installation may be paid for on easy installments. STANDING ARMY WOULD COST NEARLY BILLION o Washingtons At FISKE-PEPPARD NUPTIALS. Mr. and Mrs. Graham M. Torrance, daughter. Dorothy, and Archibald McMillian, returned . Thursday from Minneapolis where they attended the wedding of Mrs. Torrance’s niece, Miss Lois Fiske, who is known among the younger set in Bemidji, having visited here on several occa- sions. The Minneapolis Tribune gives an interesting account of the wed- ding and says in part; “In a wonderful setting of Cath- edral candles, bride’s roses, lilies and Cybotium ferns, which gave the ball room of the Minikahda country club a chapel-like appearance,one of the most interesting of the mid-sum- mer weddings was ‘solemnized last evening at 8 o’clock- when Miss Lois Fiske, daughter;rof ;Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Fiske, became the bride of Melville J. Peppard, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Peppard, of this city. The Rev. H. B. Strock of Westmins- ter Presbyterian church read the ser- vice in the presence of more than 500 persons. The vows were spoken at one end of the ballroom before an altar, which has been erected in Tront of<the windows overlooking Lake _Calhoun, by means of ferns huge bouquets of the lilies arranged in large wicker standards, and seven branch candelebra, bearing the light- ed tapers. An arch of bride’s roses had been arranged over the door through which the bridal party en- tered and an_aisle was formed to the altar by -taH standards - filled - with pink Columbia Foses, blue delphentumn’ and baby breath. White satin rib- bons were stretched between the vases of blossoms. An orchestra play- ed a program of nuptial music before the ceremony. An innovation was in- troduced by the bride in having each of her maids attended by a limel S Aug:-9.~~The perma- nent military policy recommended by the war department, involving under revised estimates, a standing peace army of 576,000 and universal mili- tary training for youths of 19 years of age, would cost the country $900,- 000,000 annually, Gen. Peyton C. March, chief of staff, told the senate military subcominittee, considering army legislation: flower girl.” Miss Dorothy Torrance|but a detriment to thd farmer and acted as one of the brides maids and |argued for its repeal. Action by the Mr, McMfilian a5 oo of the ushers |sommittee way offered, cation of the peace treatg:to turn the country from a war basis, the president said: ther unlawful interference and to | adequately protect citizens in their property rights’” has been introduc- “There can be no peace prices so long as our whole fln:nclll ll)md eco- | €d by Representative Blanton, demo- crat, of Texas. nomic system is on a war basis.” : IO R T F e APPROVAL ON DRIVE unless something is done, to push prices and rents and the whole cost of living higher and yet higher in a viclous cycle to which there is no logical or natural end. DRIVE IS ENDORSED. “Some of the methods by which| g enghle the men and Wwomen of these prices are produced are already | 1,4 galvation Army to continue their | illegal, some of them are criminal, and those who employ them will be energetically proceeded against; but others have not yet been brought under the law and should be dealt with at once by legislation.” GRAND RAPIDS WILL PLAY BEMIDJI SUNDAY When Grand Rapids meets Bemidji at the local baM park Sunday after- noon at 3:30 o'clock, one of the larg- est crowds of the season will no doubt be present to witness the game for the visitors are coming with a large following of fans and fanettes. Grand Rapids has lost none of its enthusiasm in baseball and judging from the way they have cleaned up their opponents, tomorrow’s fattle will be a hard one from start to splendid services, Minnesota is to raise $600,000 during the week of August 10 to 18, to be used in Home . Service work. Of this amount, Be- midji is asked to contribute $3,600, and the solicitation will be made Monday. The drive, conducted by the Elks, has been endorsed by the charities and solicitors committee of the Bemidji association, which asks that the campaign be encouraged in every manner possible. ) BEMIDJI ASSOCIATION, H. M. Stanton, Sec, ' . means that the busi- ness men of Bemidji are going to work for the Salvation Army’s cam- paign as well as extend it support, for they realize that much benefit for the city and community will be the result. It also means that suit- able headquarters will be established in Bemidji, similar to several other cities of the state, embodying plans for future work, with increased fa- The above finish. The visitors are depending on | cilities. Southpaw Tommy SKy to hold the _— locals down, while the rest of the : team consists of a heavy bunch of VISITORS FROM CHICAGO hitters to get the runs for him. . -Adrian Boudpeau, who played with Bemidji“in- 19%6-and who has just received his discharge at Camp Mills, will be in the lineup for the locals. Boudreau is considered one of the best keystone athletes playing semi- pro ball and will bolster up the locals considerably. R. 'Baxter:and Miss M. Reynolds of Chicagp are here for a vacation, 3 ‘being ‘spent ag guests at the summniet - home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Erwin at Grand Forks bay. WOULD PROTECT INFANTS Jack Hubbard, who has been play- Milwaukee, Wis.,, Aug. 9.—Mil- ing with Aberdeen, S. D., this sum-| woukee is going to try to solve the mer, will be on the mound for Be-|mystery of infantile patalysis as a midj§ with Graves behind the bat, |service to the world