Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 4, 1920, Page 1

§5c PER MONTH . ata Republican Candidates, Collins and Hilton, Leading Their| - As A“TH(’R" I “Opponenits by Large Majority With the Great¢r Portion A e T " of thie Entire Sthts Returns Already Tebulated" RTHWFST (By: United Press) 7.8, Paul, Nov. 4.—2,492 precincts i /gave Preus 340,383, Ship- 8id 225,468 and Hodgson 64,706 in 42 precincts; | fhe vote for -pre- ‘was Harding. 391,354 and Cox 28/ Indications- were, the en- § atate wepublican ticket would chfry by a plurality of 60,000 to 00 and that all four aupititutional Agricultural Men Throughout Northwest Communicate With Minnesotans OPTIMISM REFLECTED IN NUMBER OF REPORTS amendments were i ‘Amendment No. 1, providing 6r$1,000,000 for good roads in the| iixt en’ years, carried by a plural- ity .of more than 100,000 returns ahbwed. . -(By United Press.) ul,-Nov. 4—Senator Warren ] ng-continued to pile up an ing vote as backward returns - in’ from Minnesota precincts to- 7 With, 228 ‘precincts,; tabulated Turpentine Industry in North * Counties to Be Devel- oped Extensively N P St. Paul, Nov. 4.—Minnesota farm- ers and twin city bankers and busi- ess men arc regarded as the ‘best -authorities on agricultural, financial and mercantile conditions in the northwest. Bankers, grain and cat- tle men, wholesale and retail mer- chants and even city officials have constantly looked Minnesotaward for guidance n business transactions this fall, judging from statewidg re- vorts obtained during the past week, v v the weekly review of Minnesota terprise, -prepared by The Merch- ants National Bank of St. Paul. Bankers in a number of cquntles report that they, and their farmer- depositors, have been receiving let- ters from farm bugau agents, cattle breeders, wool growers, and grain men in the Dakotas, Towa. Wiscon- sin, Montana} , Illinofs and other states. Most of the letters asked for information as to Minnesota activit- ies in the marketing of wheat, pota- toes, wool and cattle. A few asked g A. E. RAKO.. Candidate for Representative, d| has a safe lead over Weber. ° ins ;fl l“fdi”f his mearest N pt, Mallon, for lieutenant gov-|, ) D";y, la,,go “Hilton, !’pnbi. ONIAY mmwm ¢andidate for attorney general, _ Snl§‘gn, nonp-yrtinn,.by» AIMS To Bm m d pluralities in all other| - . (By+United Press) Muskogee, Okla., Nov. 4.—Legis- i ll:l‘ were not surprised at|lation for women, Indians, children, ‘¥ote for Harding but the big vote|farmers and laborers will be the aim { republican candidates on the|of Miss Alice M. Robertson, the only ticket was phenomenal with the| woman elécted to congress in Tues- ge' e campaign. day’s election.. Miss Robertson, re- Ssational nonpartisan league publican, was not considered as hav- Q%mmgd two years .'f., to cap-{iDng a chance $o be elected and was nebota-in 1920 and conduct-|joshed by all Her friends. this winter. igantic campaign. They were -“They did not think } had a chance| Traveling salesmen representing tely snowed under although of winning,’ saild Miss Robertson.St. Paul firms who have visited every slaimed election of uyera‘l state “They bet money against me. I warn-|state in the northwest and central ; I:am sorry for them.” “conservative suggestions regarging buying very cautious Minnesota S have exercised even greater caution Ampllne Mlnufictur‘er Aims|’ Despite the marked decrease in feelipg of optimism was reflected in a R 2 “Farmers would be dumping their of making real estate investments freskiman- girls’ declamatory for_ the Bemidji High. school tomorrow afteynoon in e -high school ‘duditorium ‘at ' 3 Rremia. of the pupils are especially, 7 ! fited: and the géneral public is| - 3 Zto.attend. g program arranged is as fol- ‘Second Trail,” Helen Lahr. Rebel,”. Floy Palmer. “Gin tory of Patsy,” Hazel Ibert- L"Y‘A‘Mind‘oned Elopement,” Elva les’ Dinner Pl‘r‘ty," Irene ed~them but they did not take the|Wwest, have brought back many per- the wintep-trade and money outlook. bankers, with few eptions, have in laying in-Winter stocks than have to Construct What He buying by merchants—partly the re- warning and now they, are sorry and [sonal requests from merchants for ‘As a rule these merchants have been m m—m m“R pointed out that rural merchants — retaflers in the cities of the state. 3 s sult of inability to obtain loans—a Terms “Last Thing” number of reports. (By United Press.) grain on the market if they wete not Zion_ City, “_“”k Nov. 4.—From | certain that better prospects are coast coast in tWenty-six hours is ahead,” said one¢ banker. the aim of Albert W. Lawson, aero-| There has ‘been an influx of labor pPlpne manufacturer, who has under|in the iron range country, pamly as conatruction what he considers the|a consequence of the industrial let- present “last thing” in airships. up in_Detroit, Michigan.™ Agents for According to Lawsofi, it will be|limber companies have been active, | everything ‘desiréd in "comfort and|hiring many of the new arrivals who speed. ¥ were not qualifiel for mine work. “The new ship will have a speed of [The supply of labor for lumbering 120 miles an hour,” said Lawson.|in Koochiching, Roseau and Beltrami “She is equipped with tanks which|counties, was reported considerably X ‘| carry 600 gallons of gasoline on the|improved. ifter giving Wilson a popular ma-|regular trips of twelve hours each, The turpentine industry probably ¥..of @bout: thirty-five thousand|but in case the airliner should need|will be vigorously developed in the 916, Montana returned to the Re-| to make a flight of from 24 to 36| Northern countries in-1921. Several edn fold again in Tuesday’s con- | hours ‘duration, ‘auxiliary tanks could|factories are projected. Stumps are L #nd - elected republican candi-|pe placed on for such purposes. the raw material. Land clearing ac- : for ptesident, -governer- and “The new ship could. go into the tivities in the North have been press- i Fofmer senator J. M. Dix-| gir at San Francisco at 4 p. m. Mon-|ed since.last spring and in most cases m’»“b“"""“m”“ Tor governor,| gay. and not come-down until she (Continueda on Page G) e ues his lead over yesterday’s|gyrived in New York City on_Tues- \ W \ 1 B. K. Wheeler his non-| 4, 'ezening at 6 o’clock or there W\ \\ WA A n opponént was lagging be- 3 Wy th about 50 per cent'as many the republican candidate. ‘Eongressman Riddick, republican, [cKusker, democratic oppang: B to 23,602. ‘W. J. McCormick, The new airliner, which Lawson be lieves will surpass the German type of Zeppelin and the R-33 and R-34 ‘turned out,by Great Britain, is having the finighing touches put to it. It is- gxpécted to take the- air shortly. A rich cream color tint has.been put on the ceiling and the upper half of -4 % . .7 . |the walls: of the ship. The lower S B halt is green and the floor is covered F v s with rugs. . Trimmings are in walnut. Berths afe draped with hanging, folds of rich green dlr}pery that matches the general color’scheme. The bath- room is in pure white. SCOTLAND VOTE FAVORS CONTINUANCE OF “WET” urton. Watson, democrat, 29,- (By United Press) \ Glasgow, Nov. 4. —According to in- |~ complete returns in Scotland today on prohibition, 146 voting areas coh- tinued wet, 17 dry and 23 %others voted for limited prohibition. WOMAN'S CLUB TO MEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON The. regular monthly meeting of the Woman’s Civic and Community club will be held Saturday evening the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and-Commerce association. i Mrs. Ness, private secretary to President M. W. Deputy of the Be- midji Normal, will give a talk on her observations and experiepces in Russia., Her talk will be illustrated # by stereopticon views and promises Dr. E. F. Ladd, president of the{to prove very interesting. North Dakota university, nonpartisan| Members who have not already en- indorsee, is believed to be the choice|rolled for thiy year are asked to do of the state for United States sen-|so at this méeting, and a large at- s tendance is urged. - . Fargo, Nov. 4.—Governor Lynn J. Frazier was rapidly cutting down the independent: nominee’s returns, indi- cating that the nonpartisans will pos- sibly capture Tuegday’s election. The vote in 1,410 precincts gave 0’Con- nor 85,247 and Frazier 83,757. | In_the first congressional district Burtness, independent, of nonpartisan in claire, nonpartisan incumbent, ap- pears to have captured the congres- sional honors in the third district. George Young, republican repre- sentative, and Ole Olson, nonpartisan, 3 the third district, were running ose. ! (% questions regarding the advisability/ ALBERT POWELL." ginia here Saturday. f * Eleven Saturday Bemidji Hish s nesotz. ed de Virginia buyneh lhas lagainst this year in games, an exceptio 11l is” assured. Bemid, been afternoon until long after dark. Bemidji High’s stalwart right end, who plays in the game against Vir- BEMIDJI HIGH READY. - FOR-SATURDAY BATTLE Local High’ School’ Warriors in Trim for Virginia ol's warriors are ready to meet the lust Virginia foot- ball eleven on the local field Satur- day . afteriaon to practically decide the champion8hip of northern Min- Neither team has yet suffer- at this year and although the | g, scored at least two fast contest first battle of the year will take place when the range team comes here this week. Coaches have been working hard to Whip the local aggregdtion into' the Dbest possible shape for Satarday and reghlar practice has been held cvery The RETURNSSHOW SLIGHT CHANGE REGISTERED IN | BELTRAMIVOTE Dibell’s l?end of Yesterday: Is Now Reduced to 21 and Will Go Lower Still LENNON SURE TO WIN IN FOURTH DISTRICT Harris for Probate Judge Has Heavier Lead Today Than Yesterday With returns in from sixty-two precinets representing a total county vote of 6,500 no énange has been made in the lead of the candidates from yesterday except in the amount of majority. In some Instances the majorities have been increased while in other cases it has been cut-and in two offices it has almost disappear- ed. ' In the vote for Justice of the Su- preme Court Dibell’s majority has been reduced to 21 and this is expect- ed ta be still ‘further cut before com- plete returns are registered In the race between Wi m Len- non and Sandberg for county com- missioner in the fourth district Len- nons majority has been cut to 29, All'returns are in with the except of Birch Island precinct which has not more than twenty-five voters and which therefore cannot overcome Lennon's lead though it is expected to reduce it. The close race between Harris and Skinvik for Judge of Probate changed considerably this morning and Har- ris wiflened his margin from 350 to 480 thereby insuring his election. Rako's lead was reduced today to 1,113 from 1,400 of yesterday but his election is assured. The remainder of the republican state ticket is far in the lead and the amendments all apparently have car- ried with tie exception of number three which if carried is by @ very all majority. The standing of the national, state and county ticket as far as heard from at 3 p. m. stands as follows: For President—Harding, 3,714; J. W. Cox, 1,157; W. Cox, 137; Debs, 895; Watkins, 64. For Governor—Preus, 3,261; Hodg- son, 391; Shipstead, 2,713; Sam- son, 82. For Lieutenant-Governor—Collins, 3,287; McDonnell, 519; Hubbell, 66; “huskies” feel copfident of victory fcDo) i and also believe (Rat the state cham- M'}!L‘;“- é;“z‘:igafvrflfyfnm&tml ot ]p“l;)dnjz;fnp this year is coming to Be 3’]96;./\““0“’0“., "9}‘;; Botmiases. Boosters are sclling tickets for the|475; Copeland, 66; Hirt, 286. game ana from all reports the at- For State Treasurer—Rines, 3,164; tendance will be large. Lucal sup-| Wagner, 1,873; Lueders, 390; Phelps, port of the High scheol eleven is|346. urged in all games this fall. JUDGE LOOKS FOR EIGHT H. Garrn in a election toda looks for eight admhistration, he said. YEARS OF REPUBLICAN RULE New York. Nov. 4.—Judge Elbert tement here on the said he was sure that the ‘steel industries wonld be prosper- ous uhder the republican rule. s of repubucan For Attorney-General—Hilton, 255; McOuat, 370; Sullivan, 2,255. For Railroad Commissioner—Ja obson, 3,283; MacKenzie, 1,702; Robinson, 460. For Justice Supreme Court—Dibel, 2,675; Siegel, 2,654, [ For Cong — Knutson, 4,008; Lindberg, 2,1 Hie|- For Representative—Rako, 3,318; Weber 2,205. , + . (Continued on Page Six ) ’s All Different Now ILL Pav SPoT (ASH M \‘:‘\\\x\‘l\\\ a3 \Q s USTEN YouR O SQIT YOUR (ONVENIENCE AND' ILL HAVE A N MACHINE HERE FIRST Al THING TOMORROW L8 w:s THE asnE AD PER Al , 2}.& A CHANCE ON GETTY NE_THiI5 SEASON, ALLRIGHT — YoU MAY BE LUCKY AND ‘= Yov WN TERMS TO j thirty district preeinc ’ HAROLD KNUTSON. Candidate for re-election to Con- gress, whdse majority gives him a safe lead over C. A. Lindberg. KNUTSON PLEDGES BES SERVICES TO DISTRICT (Special to Pioneer) St. Cloud, Minn., Nov. 4.—“The people of the sixth distriet. state and nation, have shown the great confi- dence which thi repose in the re- publican party. he republican pa {y must notice the remarkable con- fidence “Perscnally, 1 feel aterul and shall e the people the best service of which 1 am capable,” said Harold Knutson, candidate for representative from the sixth distr upon receiving word that his election was deemed certain. profoundly STATE MAY HAVE ENTIRE REPUBEICAN DELEGATION With kepublicnna Leading in Two Doubtful Districts, G.O.P. Has Possibility ¢ (By United 1 St. PPaul, Nov. 4 districts in doubt cans leading in ricts, (grere was possibility today that Minnesc entire\delegation to s would he vepublican. Oscar Keller from St Paul, s known as an Independent but was elected on the republican tickel. Rev Andrew J. Volstead was leading in the seventh district by almost a saf- ficient majority to make his election certain. In the cighth W. L. Carrs, democrat, was slightly behind Lar- son, republican. 185 ) With only two d with republi- h of these dist- BERLIN PRESS REJOICES : OVER AMERICAN RETURNS +(By United Press.) Berlin, Nov, 4.—The Berlin Press rejoiced over the Ameri glection as it stated defeat for Wilson. News- rs advised their readers not to ssive hopes that relations Germany and the United between States would be straightened out im- mediately. The Locale Anzeiger pre- dicted peace soon for the benefit of American business, saying that “we may hope for speedy peace and then the good old relationship will return automatically.” COMBINES ROLE OF TEACHER AND PUPIL Corvallis, Ore., Nov, 4.—Teacher in the morning and pupil in the after- noon—that is the double role which is being playéd here by Miss Gladys Kies, of Vancouver, Wash., senior in {the home economics department at the Oregon agricultural college. Miss Kies is an instructor in kin- dergarten work during the forenoon and goes to her sociology, bacteri- an _ex- a third her sorority trike. college after lunch pert cook, Miss Kic role whenever the cook house is ill, or on a VOLSTEAD LEADS KVALE IN SEVENTH DISTRICT (By United Press.) St. Paul, Nov: 4.—With only missing, in the seventh congressional district, republican Andrew Volstead was be- lieved re-electad to congress over his nonpartisan league opponent, Rev. Kavle, by a vote of 33,249. Kvale had a vote of 31,922, a lead of 1,327 for Volstead. Because of the bitter contest he- tween the pair and the fact that Kvale received fmore votes than Vol- stead in the republican primaries, a contest of the election may result. tinue ‘to give | - HARDING WILL SECURE AT LEAST FOUR BUNDREDELECTORAL VOTES. Republican Victories in Senatorial Race Indicate Slr;ngth of ‘ New United States Senate Will Be Fifty-seven Republicans and Thirty-nine Democrats, Latest Returns Show o i / (By_United Press) New York, Nov. 4.—Warren G, Harding probably will have 404 votes in the electoral college and James M. Cox 127. Returns from New Mex- ico this afterncon indicated that state was going into the republican college, which would give Harding a total of 37 states, leaving Cox 11 plates. t (By United Press) New York, Nov. 4.—Practichlly complete returns from here continued today to show Senator Harding would probably have at least 401 votes in the electorial cdllege and Cox 127. The outcome in New Mexico with three votes was still #u doubt. Okla- homa appeared to have gone to the republican college. According to these figures Harding h imed the following states: Arizona 3, Califor- nia 13, Colorado 6. Connecticut 7, Del 9. Idaho’ 4, Nllionis 29; InS . Towa 13, Kansas 10, Maine nd 8, Mi M diang 6. May 8, Nevada ouri 18, Montana husetts 18, Mich- igan 15, Minnesota 12, Nebraska 8, New Iampshire 4. New Jersey 14, Ngw York 45, North Dakota Ohio 24, Oklahoma 10, Oregon 5, Pennsyl- vania 38, Rhode Island South Da- kota 5, Tennessee 12, Utah 4, Ver- mont 4, Washington 7, \WWest Virginia 8, Wisconsin 13, Wyoming 3. This makes a total of 401 votes. Cox has carried Alabama 12, Florida 6. Georgia 14, Kentucky 13, Louisiana 10, Mississippi 10, North Carolina 12, South Carolina 9, Texas 20, Virginia 12, This tolals 127 votes. . (By United Press) New York, Nov. 4.---Republican victories in the senatorial raceg in Oregon, Arizona and Oklahoma indi- cated by latest figures would make the strength of the new United States senate 57 republic and 39 demo- erats. Ralph H. Cameron, republi- can, was leading Marcus E. Smith, democrat In latest returns from Ari- zona, while Scott Ferris, democrat, conceded his defeat to J. W. Harrild, republican, in-Oklohoma, and in Ore- gon, Robert Stanfield, republican, was evidently elected over Senator George K. Chamberlain. (By United Press) Albuquerque, N, Mex.. Nov. 4.— Senator Harding wa cading over dovernor Cox by 2,241 votes in re- turns for approximately one third of the state today. (By United Press) ( Portland, Ore., Nov. 4. George L. Chamberlain peared to have heen beaten ‘today for re-elec- tion by Robert Stantield, repudlican. Return 947 out of 1 ) pre- cinets mberlain 46,2356 and Stantield 53, Harding apparent- Iy is carrying the state by about 50.- 000. Returns from 922 precinets gave Harding 659,225 and, Cox 82,179, enator (By United Press) Dallag, Tex., Nov. 4.—Incomplete reports in lurge southern Texas cities will eut down the democratic plural- ity as first estimated In this state, it he me apparent today. Republicans, have carried the city of El Paso for the first time in its history with Harding polling more than Cox. John T. bertson, republican candidate for governor, carried the country. (By United Press) N. Mex., Nov. 4.—With turns in more than half of New Mexico, twenty-nine counties indicated that harding will carry the ctate by 1.500 votes. Republican candidates for state offices will also be clected by the same majorities. It was indicated the total vote wag ex- pected to reach 20,000. : BRYAN SUGGESTS THAT WILSON RESIGN AT ONCE Would Give Harding Chance to Stnrt Carrying Qut Pro- gram Immediately (By United Press) Chicago, Nov. 3.—William Jen- mngs Bryan here today suggested that ax a result of the election Pre- cident Wilgon should resign immedi- utely, allowing vice-president Mar- shall to assume office. Bryan sald that Marshall should appoint president-elect Harding as sceretary of state and then also re- sign when congress met in December, in order to allow Harding to start carryving out his program immediate- ly. “The laws regulating suceession to the presidency would put Harding right in the president's chair if ths program was carried out and Mar- shall resigned. - The people voted against the Wilson league and for the association of nations, indorsed by the republicans.” said W. G. Bry- an in an exclusive interview with a United Press correspondent, —