Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 10, 1919, Page 1

PE-R 217 “PIONEER'S” CIRCULATION G — T I‘a o Nt Cmiel iy T PomR MEMBER UNITED PRESS 1 _‘The Pioneer is a member of the United Press. ' Today’s world’s news today. GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TODAY'S PA ATLY PI Forecast 24 hours, BEMIDJ1 EXTRA! M L o G oo al. Very stormy weather. ¢ & W ! ‘0 ‘VOLUME XII. NO. 266 - ALLEGED REDS CROWD ELLIS 48c PER MONTH AMERICAN LEGION DUTCH QUEEN OPENS STATES GENERAL ¢ ISLAND; WAIT DEPORTATION Tllegally Entered This Country to Escape Charge. of Anarchy ‘RATHER SUBMIT TO ’ BEING FORCED OUT Congress Did Not Exceed Its Authority in Espionage Act, Says Supreme Court (By United Press.) New rork, Nov. 10.—Ellis Island is crowded with alleged Reds await- ing deportation, accordiing to immi- .gration officials today. They refused to give the exact number of prisoners taken in New York raids yesterday, but it is gen- erally claimed they entered this country illegally, in order that they ‘would be deported rather than sub- it to charges of criminal anarchy. DIDN'T OVERSTEP AUTHORITY Washjington, Nov. 10.—The su- preme court today held that congress did not exceed its authority in en- acting the espionage act. ANNUAL FARM BUREAU ~ MEETING DECEMBER 6 The annual Farm Bureau for this ‘county will be held- in Bemidji- De- «cember 6, and all members are re- quested to be present. A meeting of all farmers clubs is being planned for during the session, and Farmers’ clubs are urged to send representa- tives. At a meeting of the Bemidji Town- ship Farmers club, held at the Carr Lake school house Saturday, the fol- Jowing representatives were chosen to represent the club: E. K. Ander- 'son, David Sheets, Herman Fenske, Alfred Moen and A. E. Rako. A. W. Aamodt, county agent, un- der whose direction the meeting is being held, has notified all clubs and indications are that practically every <lub in the county will be represent- ed. MISS BARKER CAPTAINS HUSTLING GROUP IN RED CROSS ROLL CALL Boys and Girls Enlist Fifty to Ranks of Bemidji Local Chapter . In. charge of Miss Verna Barker, who is one of the heartiest co-opera- tors that the Red Cross chapter has, a bevy of girls bent their energies Saturday to aiding the chapter in its Third Roll Call, assisted by five pa- triotic school students. And the re- 'sults were gratifying in the extreme to those in charge of the campaign. ‘With Miss Barker, were Thelma ’Bowers, Dorothy Wilson and Lor- Taine Kreatz. ‘The young mer, who also got on the job, were John Cahill, Walters ‘McDonald, Preston Gibson, Hovey Lord and John Koors, and the young hustlers succeeded in enlisting 50 memberships, bringing in a total of $51.25 for their patriotic efforts. And the committee in charge of the roll call is strong in commenda- tion of the excellent help extended them by this energetic group. The roll call will terminate tomor- row and today some of the avenues will be personally canvassed by workers, in hopes of securing more members to the chapter for its gen- eral activities and home service work. TOLEDO WALKS WHEN 'CARS ARE TAKEN OFF (By United Press.) - Toledo, 0., Nov. 10.—Over 100,000 Toledo workers walked to work to- dlning. According to the government barometer at the Markham hotel, Bemidji is due for a storm of cyclonic severity some time tonight. ’ The barometer started to drop last night and in 12 hours dropped one and a quarter during the night and is still settling lower. It is stated that this is a strong indication and people of the city should take every precaution possible. FLEMING SISTERS TRIO. ‘“The Little Princesses of the Navy” are the Fleming Sisters Trio, according to the gobs who visited thereabouts. During the war the sisters played on every wattleship, cruiser and gunboat that entered the port. They appear next Monday evening, November 17, in a joint re- cital with Miss Amy Ellerman at the Grand theatre. RIGGS MAKES MASTERLY HINES ADDRESS AT COMMUNITY SPREAD Attofl;é'y “Pegelow Boosts for Red Cross Campaign and Armistice Day Attorney C. L. Pegelow and Oliver G. Riggs were speakers at the Hines Community meeting held in that city | Shturday evening. Mr. Pegelow gave an interestoig talk on the Red Cross and Armistice Day. He told of the work being done by the Red Cross and the purpose of the present drive. Mr. Riggs urged the people of that community to subscribe for the Sen- tinel ,so that the community band would win the Sentinel’s Chevrolet car. The band, it is understood, has purchased some instruments and the winner would sell the car to pay the debt incurred. Several musical numbers, includ- ing a piano trio, and selections by the audience were well received. .ue women of the Ladies Aids served a fine dinner and were highly compli- mented upon the splendid service rendered. MAYOR EXPLAINS PROCLAMATION LACK Mayor L. F. Johnson is requesting The Pioneer to’ask people of Bemidji to observe Armistice Day tomorrow in the manner in which they may feel the most fitting. The mayor+says he has been away for two weeks and hadn’t time to is- sue a proclamation. There is no set program, except in the schools. LOTS OF TALK REIGNS IN STRIKERS’ SESSION J. L. O’Sullivan. (United Press Correspondent.) Indianapolis, Ind.,, Nov. 10.—Af- ter a three-hours session, 101 repre- sentatives of the United Mine work- ers of America, in a special confer- ence here, adjourned at 1:20 o’clock today for lunch. Reports were that everybody wanted to talk and theer was no in- dication that a vote would be reached or Judge Anderson’s manda- tory that the strike order be with- drawn, before several hours. There was no indication that the court order would not be complied with, however. One delegate said he was certain the strike order would be withdrawn and counsel for the miners said an appeal would be taken to the circuit court of appeals. Jay or rode any sort of conveyance, except street cars, which are no more in. Toledo. The Railways and Light company took all the cdrs just across the Michigan line to escape the jurisdic- tion of Ohio eourts, following the WAITS UPON LEGION. (By United Press.) Minneapolis, Nov. 10.—Members of the Federal Board for Vocational Education were here today to “wait upon” the convention of the Ameri- vote of the people a week ago to oust the company from the city. , It has been operating several years without a franchise, pending a de- finite settlement of the traction sit- -uation. can Legion. The board seeks to establish close- co-operation with the legion officers in administering the federal provi- sions for education and ‘“‘recomstruc~ tion’ ’or returned service men. ctive Pace ) QUESTION BOX FOR NATIONAL GUARD UNIT OPENED BY ‘PIONEER’ Address “Miiitary Committee” and Sign Name, Which Will Not Appear At a meeting of the Recruiting committee of the Bemidji Civie and Commerce association, held Sunday afternoon, Dr. G. M. Palmer was chosen chairman. Seven sub-recruiting committees gave started work of recruiting men for the company and indications are that the company will be enlisted to full strength within a few days. MILITIA QUESTION BOX. In order that there may be no misunderstandings and that all possible points relative to the pro- posed National Guard unit may be brought out, a Militia Question Box has been started by the Bé- midji association committee to ap- pear in The Pioneer each even- ing. Questions are solicited and will be answered promptly. The names of the writers will not appear, but must be signed for the information of the committee and as an evidence of good faith. Address all communications to “Military Committee,”” care Be- midji Association. A series of articles, beginning Tuesday evening, will run in The Pioneer, showing the national and local need’and advantages of a mili- tia company and why Bemidji shouid secure this company at the earliest possible moment. WHITE SELLS 160-ACRE FARM TO EXPERIENCED MONTANA FARMER New Purchaser Will Move Family to His Holdings West of City E. G. Sommers of Delpine, Mont., today purchased the A. P. White farm, located five miles west of the city. The deal was put through by E. J. Willits, the consideration be- ing $11,000. The farm comprises 160 acres, a large portion of which is now under plow. ) Mr. Sommers is here with his fam- ily and expects to take possession within the next thirty days. He will make a trip to Montana and will ship his household goods, a car of machinery and a car of horses. He will offer some of the horses for sale shortly after their arrival in Be- midji. Mr. Sommers is a farmer of wide experience and will doubtless make this one of the leading farms in this ‘The queen of Holland opening the states general at The Hague. NOTICE! WATER CONSUMERS city engineer and superintendent of the water works, is today officially notifying water E. Bourgeois, consi rs that the water will be cut off for ‘repair of the main on Be- midji avenue, between Fifth and Tenth streets, and on Lake boule- vard, between Fifth and Eighth streets, and asks that consumers at- fected make plans accordingly. It is hoped that consumers will not be inconvenienced for long, but the work is imperative. ‘ON FLANDERS FIELD WHERE POPPIES GROW” WEAR ONE TOMORROW ‘Tribute on Arl_nTJlice Day Will Be Observed; Sale by St. Philip’s Club Tomorow is Armistice Day, the first anniversary of the cecessation of firing on the French frontier in the world war and the ending of the conflict. The day is momentous in the history of the world for the or- der to the Americans to check their attack an the Huns, was set for 11 o'clock. The anniversary will be celebrat- ed nation-wide and one of the not- able incidents will be wearing of poppies, emblematic of the American heroes who died for their country “on Flanders Fields, where poppies grow,” and the crimson memorials have been placed on sale at the drug stores and Erwig’s news stand, by the St. Phillip’s club, boys ranging from 10 to 14 years, for the benefit of the club. The members of this patriotic ju- venile organization will also make a canvass of the business district to- morrow and offer the poppies for five cents each, to be worn in silent tri- bute to those who made the supreme sacrifice. ) GOVERNMENT BACKS JUDICIARY COURT (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 10.—"The sit- uation with regard to the coal mine strike is in the hands of tne judiciary court and whatever moves are made by that branch of government will be fully backed up by the executive branch,” it was authoritively stated at the White House today. SHOW CAUSE TODAY. (By United Press.) Bismarck, N. D. Nov., 10.—The Ocean Guaranty and Accident Insur- ance company, a London concern, SERVICE SOLDIERS g ARE HOLDING FIRST ANNUALCONYENTION (By United Press.) Boston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Den- ‘Minneapolis, Nov. 10.—The Amer-|ver, Omaba, Milwaukee, Cleveland, ican Legion, comprising one million Cincinnati, Louisville, Atlanta, New veterans of the world war, effected a | Orleans, Seattle and Los Angeles. permanent convention organization thig: afterpoon. FAVOR UNIVERSAL MILITARY. Henry ” Lindsley of Texas, (By United Press.) named permanent chairman. Chicago, - Nov. 10. — Resolutions Jack Sullivan of Washington, vice favoring adoption of universal mili- cha; rn&an. tary training and passage of the bill e ~FBBI:="“' treasurer. for higher bonuses for soldiers were = ¢ iflfl“ Wood, secretary. the recommendations carried by Il- i These of "39"15 serve only during|linois to the national convention of © present session. 3;3 American- Legion at Minneapolis ay. r At the recent state convention at Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 10.—|Springfield, the legion voted to urge More than 2,600 delegates from|immediate action be taken in the every state in the union, in addition cases of disabled soldiers and sail to ex-service men from Cuba, Hawaii, and those qualified for ‘mcs:. org Port Rica, Panama and Alaska, were education. They also fnvoredailll‘:rz:- L‘;e :itn”“d““ce here today at the tigation of the charges against the g session of the first national federal vocati board conyention of the America Legion. Col Mift' w'_} g‘ar - Chi With a concerted determination to WS 0 d ont 2 oremsn,. wl.ca.go, render-the nation a public service as R ;fi?(?n:l:ytagl::;‘?iacz :;;nm;x%::l I A . ’ % a memorial to their efforts in the and Earl B. Searcy, Springfield, state' great war and a monument to their |#1¢ ; ! fallen brothers-in-battle, the repre.|2djutant. The next convention will be held at Chicago. sentatives of 1,000,000 ev-service men who have joined the legion will sit in convention today, the 11th and WOULD TAI,(E WOMEN |IN. (By United Press.) Hartford, Conn., Nov. 10. — De- the 12th to draft a national policy and outline work the state chapters b and local posts are to undertake. portation ‘“forever from our shores” Chief among the questions of pol- of unrrlgnd‘ly aliens will be urged by icy to be decided at the convention |Connecticut delegates to the national are: Affiflation with political part-|convention of the American Legion les; granting bonuses to ex-service|at Minneapolis beginning today. men; size -of the standing army;| Acceptance as honorary or active compulsory miiltary training; teach- |memberS” of the legion of women ing of German in high schools; re-|Who ‘engaged in war service will be placeent of national guard units by |recommended, the resolution having state constabulary; status of Siber.|been adopted by unanimous vote at fan and overseas service; deportation [the recent state convention here. of aliens who refused to accept war| Twelve delegates were accredited service or who are present menaces|to the convention from Connecticut. to the country; payment of war risk insurance and endorsement-of the| WOULD OUST UNDESIRABLES. Mondell land bill. . (By United Press.) Stand Has Been Taken. . :J_etroi;, Mlc}::, Nov. 10.—Contin- Stang i lation of war-time passport regula- Henry D. Lindsley, chairman of :ol::; g;llthgeMl}ZE?gn:td;\;l:;::apoltu 8 egation to the natlonal execufive committee, the first national convention of the was (By United Press.) and other officials and members : : promingnt in foundfg the legion, An}\ecnc:n Legion. ’ were early arrivals. These put final Grand Rreggnt :tute meeting at touches on arrangements for holdin n apids, where ~delegates to g N : 5 the monster convention and for en. |the national convention were decided tertaining the delegates s -{upon to represent Michigan’s mem- fammes.g Eplessand; thely bership of 50,000 in the legion, voted Morris B. Mitchell, chairma of the | t© Urge adoption of a resolution and transportation committee, headed |l2t€r & law cancelling the naturaliza- the contingent that met incoming|tion Ppapers of former aliens con- delegates at the trains. They escort. | Victed under the espionage act. ed the visitors to hotel§ where ac-| Michigan is represented by dele- comodations had already been pro-|28tes from each congressional dis- vided. Most of the state delegations |trict and two at large. arrived in bodies. They carried ban- ners of their states and wore badges| ENGLISH ONLY IN SCHOOLS. (By United Press.) made up of state colors and state flowers. There were scores of wom-| Omaha, Neb.,, Nov. 10.—One hun- en in.the various delegations, most|dred per cent Americanism, teaching of them wives, mothers or sweet-|of school children in none but the hearts of the war veterans. English language and investigation of Entertainment Features, the war depqrtment’s action in re- Entertainment features will be leqsmg conscientious objectors from provided by the legion ftself, it {m.|PTison will be the resolutions pre- pressing on the delegates that they sented to the national convention of are here for serious business and not | the American Legion at Minneapolis for pleasure. The legion officials, |42y by the Nebraska delegation. however, urged veterans to accept| Other recommendations, decided the hospitality of Minneapolis citi-[O0 at the recent state convention zens and welfare bodies and to enjoy |here, to be offered as resolutions the wvaried social features provided.|Will be: A monster parade for tomorrow| Endorsement of the Mondell land has been planned. Veterans of other |rant bill; expulsion from the United wars will participate as will promin- ent Minneapolis and St. Paul cfti- zens. Governor Burnquist will wel- come the members on behalf of Min- nesota and the Twin Cities. Speeches also will be made by city officials. Reduced Rail Rates. Reduced rates were given dele- gates by the railroad administration. with offices in New York, is 10 show cause today why they should not be prohibited from doing business in North Dakota. State Insurance Com- missioner Olsness temporarily revok- ed the charter of the company bpe- cause “it withdrew its burglary in- surance policy from the Scandina- vian-American bank of Fargo, leav- section of the state. He will be warmly welcomed to this commun- ity. LIGHTNING FLOODS OL TOWN WITH DEATH (By United Press.) Whichita, Falls, Tex., Nov. 10.— One man dead and several badly burned, and hundreds homeless is the toll of a million dollar fire swept Waggoner City last night. Lightning, K struck an oil storage tank, exploding it, and spreading flaming oil over the rain flooded town. ing it without protection invoking the anti-discrimination law passed at the last session.” In the complaint attorneys for the bank allege that the money was withdrawn when the bank was in a “golvent” condition. N. D. LEGION REPRESENTED. (By United Press.) Fargo, Nov. 10.—North Dakota delegates in the national convention of the American Legion at Minne- apolis today and tomorrow may vote as individuals on universal muitary training and the military policy of the country, should these questions arise. The delegation from here went instructed. Return trips are good in some cases until November 24 and scores of del- egates have expressed their intention to visit adjoining states and to go to Chicago, St. Louls, Kansas City and many other cities.in the mid-west|Tes0lution forever barring from the organization. corn and wheat belt. First business of the convention, after examination of credentials, is|tion States of all aliens who refused to join the colors; prohibition of the legion’s discussion of political ques- tions; enrollment as honorary mem- bers all veterans of the civil and Spfnnish wars, and endorsement of universal military training. NO POLITICS FOR BAY STATE. (By United Press.) Worcester, Mass., Nov. 10.—Mas- sachusetts delegates to the American Legion convention at Minneapolis, Minn., opening today, will urge a politics Delegates also went to the conven- under instructions to “make to take up states organization re-|Strong representations for reorgan- ports and to submit recommendations | i2ation of the war department with and resolutions of state branches and |8 View to These many and|and other varied suggestions of policy will be | portunities individual posts. “‘boiled down’ to a general report by gi'vjng both regular army military officers equal op- for promotion.” At the recent state convention here the committee on resolutions and|delegates voted to bar from discus- will be voted on by the assembled|sion all questio: ns not delegates as the expression of the cerning the legion. sentiment of the convention. Many Cities Active. Various state and city uelegations directly con- This action re- sulted in the defeat of efforts of sev- eral delegates to put the Irish ques- tion before the convention. Discus- have already begun campaigns to sion of the Fiume situation and the land the next national convention. San Franeisco’s delegation will likely be strong contenders. They have al- ready a drive to land the meeting. Among other cities that will ask for the convention, and will make hot fights for it, are Chicago, New York, Boston police strike were similarly barred. JERSEY BANS UN-AMERICANISM (By United Press.) Newark, N. J., Nov. 10.—Resolu- (Continued on Page Eight)