Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 25, 1920, Page 1

wwas - | “'The Pioneer is the only daily ‘) within 100 miles of Bemidji and | has the largest . circulation in- Northern Minnesota. THE BEMIDJI D AILY PIONEER =SOTL | HISTORICAL ! SOCIETY Weather: Partly cloidy tonight and Tuesday, possibly unsettled in east and north. Warmer in ex- treme south; cooler in N. W, Tues. BEMIDJI, MINN., MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25, 1920 \ - - 55¢ PER MONTH | FIGHT FOR CONTROL OF NEXT _ - SENATE KEEPS LEADERS BUSY In Privacy of Their Own Council, Leaders Put Down a Dozen , States as Doubtful in Their Claims Upon Victory“in (By United Press) ‘Washington, Oct. 25. (BYy Martin.)—With _election day only one week off, the fight for control of the next senate today engrossed par- ty leaders as deeply as the presiden- tial contest. Both parties claimed the senate, .Neither was. sure of it fthe present senate has 49 republi- chns-and 47 democrats. 34 seats are to be filled at the electon. 19 of these are now held by the democrats and 15 by the republicans. t Some Are Doubtful. In- the:privacy of their. owa coun- .cfl party leaders put down a dozen Btates as doubtful in the senatorial fight. They are Kentucky, Conneti- ‘cut, Jowa, Ohio, Wisconsin, New “Hampshire; Idaho, California, Mary- 1and, Missouri, Colorado and Indiana. 'In some states ‘there are tight con- ts. 5l . Pight Close in Ohio.. In? Ohio’ the. senatorial —fight 1is losely “linked, of course, with the contest between. Cox and. Harding. Formier governor Frank Willis, is the ‘‘republican nominee for the senate to fill/Harding’s seat and W. A. Julian for the democrats. Willis has the advantage of _being much better known. s - ' Cornered In Wisconsin, ‘Wisconsin’s present battle is be- tween Senator Irving Lenroot, repub- lcan incumbent, and James Thomp- son, LaFollette representative, and Paul Reinsch, late United States minister to China. The democrats profess to hope that Re{nsch will slip in’ before the republicyns destroy each other. 4 —Register Tomorrow—=- RECOMMENDS TRIBUNAL State’ Z ~ ture: Investigates . Housing >+ and Rent Conditions , (By United Press) ASt. Paul, Oct. 25.—Establishment of a tribunal to end complgints on profiteering in all necessities of life and to act on such. complaints was recommended in a -report of the state department of agriculture’ in- vestigating housing conditions and + rent profiteering. The “department confidently re- commended financial- aid for con- struction and regulations to check abuses as well. The report declared the committee found profiteering in rent, dishonesty in the rental busi- ness and unfair practices by owners of real estate endeavoring to dispose of their property. Such profiteering were common thruout the state, the report stated. pert, commissioner of agriculture, and J. H. Hay, department commis- sioner. They reiterated that the * atute.shortage has been in the large cities of. :’ state. egister Tomorrow- $TATE SUPREME COUTE - . HAS LARGE SCHEDULE St. Paul; Oct. 25.—Cases scheduled for hearing llnrthe Minnesota Su- preme court 'this week are: Monday—Kelly How Thompson Ve. Merritt Development company, order St. Louis county; Herman Nikolas vs. Val Blatz Brewing com- pany, order Hennepin county. Tuesday.—In the matter of the application of Mamie Murphy, ete., vs. H. H. Borgan, order St. Louis county; A. C. Middlestadt vs. City ot Minneapolis, order Hennepin county. Wednesday.—Northwestern De- tective Agency vs. Winona Hotel Co., a corporation, order. Winona county. Merchants elevator company, Vs. nepin county. Thursday.—Kate Borland Hayes vs. Harry M. Lufkin, order Ramsey county; Charles E. Aiken, receiver of Old Colony Land Co., vs. Ann Timm and H. H.-Timm, order Itagca coun- ty. Friday.—John Larson vs. Jennie Larson, judgment Blue Earth coun- ty. Betty Eastman vs. the Laiser Co., et al, order St. Louis county; Ada McManus vs. City of Duluth, or- der St. Louis county. ——Register Tomorrow- AMERICAN CIZENIS - (By United Press.) 10 END PROFITEERING It was made public by N. J. Holm- ChesapegXe and-Ohio Ry., order-Hen- MURDERED IN MEXICO ‘Washington, Oct. 25.—The murder of M. Sevrey, American citizen of Camanea, Mexico, was reported to the state department today. Secre- tary of State Colby telegraphed to the American council at Nogales to call* on_the Mexican authorities to take all péssible measures for appre- hending the Murderers. the Fight for Control of U. S. Senate »_c.|BEMIDJI HIGH SQUAD MEETS THIEF RIVER’S FAST TEAM TOMORROW Locals Are Confident That Winner Over Crookston Will Be Defeated ‘ Bemidji High's aggregation of hus- kies leave this afternoom for Thief River Falls where one of the best games of the season is assured for tomorrow afternoon when the Bemid- ji bunch goes onto the Thief River Falls Times, and the boys here are will be vanquished with the same precision as theyEast Grand Forks and the Detroit elevens were when they visited this city. The best game of the seasorf for Thief River is the game with Be- midjt High, says the Thief River Falls Times, and the bols here are preparing for the hardest fight of the year. Coach Tommeraason has been whipping his bunch into shape by hard work and steady practice and does not fear the outcome, the Times continues- While Thief River Falls has been practicing the Bemidji bunch has certainly not been loafing on the job. Coaches Smith and Diedrich have given the boys a hard workout every afternoon and aH-is get for the battle tomorrow. Although Thief River ‘Falls beat the Crookston eleven a week ago Saturday by a score of 32 to 13, the Bemidji bunch has nothing to. fear. ‘With.a complete team av- leraging 150 pounds per man, the lo- “lecal team goes to the fray confident of -victory. Bemidji’s prospects this year for the state championship are exceptinnally bright and those who have seen the huskies in action are willing to back them to the limit. A large number of local fans are planning to accompany the team to hief River this afternoon and indi- cations are that an exceptionally large crowd will witness the battle which begins at 3:30 o’clock. Register Tomorrow- BLACKDUCK REPUBLICAN WOMEN WILL ORGANIZE Republican women of Blackduck and vicinity are to become organized tonight when Mrs. F. S. Arnold and Mrs. E. F. Netzer of this city, repre- sentatives of the local republican women’s club, will visit that city and speak at a meeting there for that purpose. At a meeting held at the Black- duck city hall on Saturday night a large and enthusiastic crowd heard Representative Harold Knutson speak on the League of Nations and war extravagances. * Register Tomorrow—— HON. ARTHUR MEIGHAN TO'SPEAK AT WINNIPEG ‘Winnipeg, Oct.. 25.—Rt.. Hon. Ar- thur Meighan, prime minister of Canada is scheduled to speak here to- night in connection with the cam- paign of the government in the bye- election at East Elgin, Ont., a crit- ical election in the farming district for the government. ——Register ‘Tomorrqw—: WOMEN VOTERS’ LEAGUE STAGES FINE PROGRAM Enteértainments at Solway and _Frohn Sunday Proved to Be'_Very Instructive On Sunday afternoon and evening a number of the members of the League of Women Voters motored to Solway and Frohn and gave pro- grams of political nature. The" aft- ernoon program given in the audi- torium of the Solway schobl con- sisted of a talk by Miss Bonsall, of the Normal school faculty, on “The|. Work of the League.” This was followed by a talked by Superintendent R. O. Bagby, of the public schools, on the subject “Good Government.” The play, “Women and the Vote,” was then,presented by members of the league. In the evening at Frohn, the fol- lowing program was given. Open- ing of the meeting by community singing lead by Andrew Rood, Mrs. J. W. Smith gave a short talk on “Woman and Her Privileges Today,” Raymond Hannah sang a solo, which was encored, H. E. Reynolds talked|. on the subject, “Good Government,” and asked a number of questions per- taining to registering and voting. This was followed by a duet by Mr. Hannah and Mr. Rood, after which the meeting- closed with the singing of “America.” | . ——Register Tomorrow—— ' Y GUNNER QUINN. MEETS - (’RILEY HERE NOV. 11 Preliminary Bout on Armistice Day Promises to Be Next to Main Event Announcement was made today that Gunner Quinn of Minneapolis, and Ted O'Riley of Marble, will meet here on Armistice Day as the first preliminary of a twenty-six round boxing match to be staged on that occasion by the Ralph Gricie post of the American Legion. This bout which has been hanging fire for sev- eral weeks has now been closed to the satisfaction of all concerned and the six rounds promise to furnish .one of the most exciting affairs of the entire bill. p The curtain raiser wiil be between Young Peterson and an opponent who has not been decided upon as yet with. four, hot rounds. Gene Dwyer of Hibbing and Thomas Tib- bets of Bemidji will stage a six-round semi-wind-up. The ability of Tib- bets has been shown Bemidji fans and this bout is sure to prove ex- ceptionally good. Tibbetts is a fast worker and Dwyer will have a real job in his hands to stay with him. Dick Franklin and Farmer Lodge are whipping into shape for the main event of ten rounds and this being their third meeting, a battle for blood is expected. * All local artists on the bill are get- ting into first-class shape and may |Saturda; be seen ‘working out at the boxing quarters in the Crookston reading room every evening. Sparring part- ners are invited to assist the men in their training. The advance saie of tickets will be- gin on November 1 at the Board- man Drug store at from $1 to $2.50 plus war tax. bout will be staged at the armory be- ginring at 3:30 o'clock following the football game at the ball park. Register Tomorrow: BURNQUIST PROCLAIMS NOV. 11 ARMISTICE DAY (By United Press.) PARTY LEADERS MAKE LAST BIG. TRY T0 SECURE DUBIOUS VOTES Republicans May Alter Plans for Harding's Campaign in Ohio This Week ABANDONS VISIT TO CITIES IN THE EAST Cox - Will Spend Majority of Time in States Where the Vote Is Doubtful (By United Press) Marion, Ohio, Oct. 25. (By Ray- mond Clapper.)—The final heat of the 1920 presidential campaign open- ed today with the opposing lines ices rangi state. e tax "EINE | Weanesday drawn for a finished fight in Ohio. Senator Warren G. Harding makes a final whirlwind tour of the state this week winding up at Columbus on y night. Governor Cox will be back 4n the state also to lead his forces against the Harding drive. Backing Harding in this last bat- tle of the campaign on Ohio soil will be an array of nationally prominent republican speakers who will cover every locality of importance in the Harding opens his Ohio drive in Cleveland, the home of Harry L. Davis, republican candi- date for governor. The presidential nominee probably will do consider- able work in behalf of Davis this Confident of Ohio. Confident predictions that Hard- ing and Frank Willis, senatorial can- didate, will carry that state are made by Harding. In a statement opening his final week's campaign, St. Paul, Oct: 26.—Governor Burn-|Senator Harding today accused the quist today issued his -Armistice Day proclamation. 2 < “On November 11, 1920, ¢wo years will have expired since the Eigning of the armistice which meant the end of ghe world war,” the proclamation read. “The 'event of which the 11th day of November of each year will for- ever hereafter be remembered as the anniversary is one of the most important in the history of America and of the world. ‘The armistice,’ Foch says, ‘was tantamount to capit- ulation and After years of struggle, agony and sacrifice it ended the saddest of all human experiences in the greatest victory of all time. - b “Now, therefore, I, Joseph A. A. Burnquist, Governor of Minnesota, in appreciation of the splendid valor and heroic devotion of the sons and daughters of our state who assisted in, making the great triumph of human rights possible do hereby pro claim, November 11, 1920, as Armis- tice Day.” Register Tomorrow- | CITIZENSHIP CLASS MEETS THIS EVENING The class in citizenship will meet this evening at 8 o’clock in the Civic and Comnierce association rooms. Mr. Wirch, of the Normal school, will give-a talk on*“State and Local Government,” This being the last meeting before_electior, it, is urged that all lady voters be in attendance. democrats of evading the paramount issues and agaiw/jutlined his stand on the major quesifaus. =gl Calls On Democrats. He called upon democrats to answer the following charges, which he said they had declined to reply to thus far in the campaign: That dem- ocratic mismanagement had brought us to the brink of an industrial crisis in 1914 and is now leading us to- ward another precipice; That unpre- paredness for war because of politi- cal expediency cost us untold mil- absolute capitulation.@tions of dollars and many precious lives; That the democratic adminis- tration was equaliy unprepared for peace and reconstruction; that it created a fearful financial burden which this and future generations will have to pay thru its exaeriment with the railroad, its industrial pol- icy and the retention of hundreds of thousands of unneccessary govern- ment employees; that the democratic administration has been one of gro- tesque ineffictency; that it has per- vaded the form of government and overridden the constitution by main- taining extreme and undemocratic centralization of power. Putting up these indictments, Harding said he wished to lead the American people out of this “jungle of mismanagement’ and into a light of “stable good fortune.” New York, Oct. 25. (F. L. Keen). —Sixty electoral votes is the prize (Continued on Page 8ix ) OFFICIAL ATTITUDE OF LEGION TOWARD LABOR Buljetin Issued From National Headquarters States Legion’s Stand Clearly Indianapolis, Ind.. Oct. 25.—The official attitude of the American Le- gion toward organized labor is given in a bulletin issued from national headquarters in this- city. This plank, which was adopted at the re- cent national convention, it taken from a statement issued by former national commander Franklin D’Oliver and is as follows: “The attitude of the Legion to- ward organized labor is the same as its attitude toward all groups of Am- erican citizens who are interested in a square deal for all in the main- tenance of law and order and the protection of the institutions handed down to us from our forefathers. In any controversy between capital and labor the~inierest of the American Legion is confined to that of the maintenance of law and order and, without taking part on either side, in case a situation should arise where life and property are endang- ered it is the duty of members of the Legion to perform their full duty as citizens, according ta their own con- science and understanding. In such a contingency it is the Legion man’s duty to assist in the maintenance of law and order by acting as an indi- vidual and offering his services to the duly constituted authorities for the maintenance of law and order. There is nothing to prevent the individual member of the Legion, as an indfvid- ual, from taking either side in such a controversy but the Legion, as ‘an organization, will not do so.” This statement was adopted by the convention delegates as best express- ing the Legion’s attitude in labor difficulties. Register Tomorrow—— VISUAL INSTRUCTION AT KELLIHER SCHOOL The Kelliher school has taken steps to make use of the vast amount of material now available for visual inztruction in_the public schools. Supt. Hankey has arranged for the use of the theatre for moving pic- tures, Mr. Neilson the owner, run- ning the picture without charge, and the city council giving a special day current for that purpose. The children study the geographi- cal settings of the pictures to be shown, and between scenes, short talks are given by pupils. One class estimated that what they had learn- ed in the given hour, would have re- quired twenty lessons of study and recitation. The pictures for Wednesdny will be as follows: “A Visit to Old New England,” *“The Apple Industry,” “A Study of Hawaiian Islands,” and a “Visit to America’s Playground, Co- ney lIsland."” The children in the primary rooma pay two cents, and intermediate rooms, five cents and the high school ten cents. The money collected pays express on the fums and small ex- penses. Register Tomorrow. REPUBLICAN WOMEN TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY The republican women of Bemidji will meet at the republican headquar- ters in the new Dunn building, on Third street, on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. vited. OH, RATS | MANS BEEN HERE TOPAY -~ 1 i WHEE ! AH-H-H-H THE COAL MAN:“ HAs BEEN HERE URRAH--H It’s All Different Now THE COAL LORD-MAYOR MACSWINEYDIES IN PRISON CELL EARLY TODAY, £ Without Regaining Conscious* + Hunger Striker Passes Away 1 at Dawn of Seventv ~ v of Fasting in Brixton All ladies are in-|plant. —— | porting to the Prison, At o MAY BST7 " OWNED CL. T PLANTS UNDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 State May Supply Counties, Cities, Townships With Ce- ment for Road Building Good Roads Amcndmo‘nt No. 14s sure of the “‘yes” votes of all be- lievers in state ownership, as the result of the recent opinion of C. Louis Weeks, deputy attorney gen- eral, that its adoption will authorize the state to build and operate cement making plants. Although’ the proposal to hard- surface 200 miles of the trunk high- ‘way system each year wlil require less than 650,000 barrels of cement an- nually, the ruling is such that the capacity of state-owned plants need not be limited to that small output. Public Supplies at Cost. The state may ‘supply counties, cities and townships with cement at cost for local road building and other needs, according to the opinion which now has the force of law, provided the amendment is passed. Mr. Wecks adds that it may be found that’the state-made cement can be sold' to private parties, hut reserves his defi- nite conclusion on that feature pend- ing further consideration. While the use of public funds for private pur- poses is prohibited, he explains, it may be that sales of any “‘surplus” from a state cement plant to private parties may be justified on the ground that they are only “inci- dental” to the economical and proper production of cement by the state itself. The opinion is viewed by many as an - important step—an ‘“‘entering wedge”—in the direction of state- ownership development in general. It is regarded as of special importance by officials. Called Good News. “Mr. Weeks' ruling is good news for this department,” said Charles M. Babceock, state highway commission- er. ‘Several weeks ago we began with the assistunce of instructors in the university school of mines, a broad survey td locate on state lands if possible, the shale needed for ce- ment making. That was before it was made plain that Good Roads AmendmentNo. 1 carries with it the required authority for the establish- ment of state-owned and operated cement plants. “Now there is far less possibility that road building will have to be curtailed as it is this year to release cement for farm building . “We are confident that the merits of the good roads plan and the good judgment of the people of the state will result in the adoption of Amend- ment No. 1 by a big majority, and that will bring also the authority for the state cement plants. Now Pushing Investigation. “State demands alone are com- paratively small but the addition of county, town and city needs will take the output of at-least one good sized The investigations are being speeded up to avoid delays in re- legislature on this phase of the plan.” Senator Iver J. Lee of Glenweod, (Continued on Page 6) ——Reglster Tomorrow—-— BABY CLINIC SATURDAY WAS DECIDED SUCCESS Seventy-eight Children Were Examined by Doctors Robb and Pierce The baby clinic which was held Saturday under the auspices of the Woman's Community and Civic club proved to be fully as successful as all previous clinies. Seventy-eight children were examined, twenty-one of whom were from the Fifth ward. Children were brought from Cass Lake, Bagley, Blackduck, Kellihgr and Wilton for the examination. Drs. N. O. Pierce and E. expressed pleasure with the improve- ment in many cases of children who had been examined in a previous clinic. In addition to those whose names were published last week as assist- ants at the clinic were Miss Mostu, gchool nurse; Miss Anderson, county nurse, Mrs. H. L. Cummings, Mrs. D. Burgess, Mrs. E. Y. Wilson, who gave their services at the clinics. Mes- dames Robinson, Winter and Rhea donated the use of their automobiles. Credit for the success of the clinic is due the Woman’s Community and Civic club and' Mrs. R. H. Schumaker, ser and His Brother (B§ United Press.) London, Oct. 25 (by Lloyd Allen). —Lord-Mayor MacSwiney died at Brixton prison today at 5:40 a. m. The Lord-Mayor died without regain- ing consciousness at the dawn of the seventy-fourth day of his hunger strike. With MacSwiney-at the time of his death were Father Dominick, his religious.advisor, and his brother, John. John remained in the prison during the night and was not per- mitted to leave until 6:15 this morn- ing. At that time he was not per- mitted to communicate with other relatives. Bogan Sinking Saturday. _MacSwiney began sinking Saturday night and has not recognized rela- tives since that time, according to a Sinn Fein announcement. The prisoner’s wife visited his bedside Saturday afternoon but his two sis- ters, Annie and Mary, have not been allowed to see their brother since Friday. They were denied admittance Saturday and remained in the wait- ing room of the prison all day with- out food. Finally they were ejected late that night. Physicians Feed Him. MacSwiney was believed to be near death when he became delirious. His body was rocked with tremors. The first time he lost consciousness the physicians fed him beef extract and brandy. When he recovered, he knew from odors that they had given him (Continued on Page 6) Register Tomorrow: SUPREME COURT STRIVES TO CLOSE STATE OF WAR Refuses to Review Suit Brought by McCartney Against Col- by, Secretary of State (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 26—The supreme court of the United States today was attempting to bring an end to the technical state of war with Germany when it refused to review the suit bro\‘uzhl by Harry S. McCartney against Secretary of State Colby. McCartney brought the suit to futpe Colby to accept the peace reso- lution passed at the last session of congress. Declaring that President Wilson had no power to veto, the later court denied the plea of the supreme court to refuse to review their action. Register Tomorrow: REGISTRATION BOOTHS ARE ASSIGNED FOR TOMORROW Tomorrow is registration day in Bemidji and it is expected there will be a large number register, especially women. This is the first registra- tion day on state and national bal- lots in which women could partici- pate and many will avail themselves of the opportunity. Registration booths will be opened for residents of the First ward at Henry. Miller’s store, 814 Beltrami - avenue; Second ward citizens will register at.the City hall; Third ward at Carver’s store, 703 Fourteenth street; Fourth ward at Abraham’s L Confectionery, 106 Third street, and Fifth ward at William Dougherty’s store, Nymore. As has been pointed out in The Pioneer before, it is very desirable 7 that all women register tomorrow. 1t will facilitate the elections a week later and women who have already registered will not be nearly so likely to hesitate to vote on election day. Register Tomorrow- BELIEVES CLAYS ARE OF COMMERCIAL VALUE Bicmarck, Oct. 25.—That clays In this section of the state have a high commercial value is the bellef of Dr. E. J. Babcock, dean of the school of engineering of the state University of North Dakota. Dean Babcock is investigating” with a view to utiliz- ing this product should it meet ex- pectations. Register Tomorrow- THROWN INTO TRACTOR AND KILLED INSTANTLY (By United Press.) Canton, S. D., Oct. 25.—Thrown into the machinery of his tractor, by a belt, Ingram Isaakson, 28, was instantly killed late Saturday on a farm near here. \ Matches in his clothing were ignit- ed and all the clothing had burned from th& body when his father-in- law found him. The tractor engine was still running. Isaakson’s skull lit open nnd*?:‘n hand levmd. atar s LY