Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 14, 1920, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily wihtin 100 miles of Bemidji and has - the - largest, circulation-in- Northarn Minnesota. VOLUME xan NO. 299 MIDJT BEMlDJl MINN,, TUESDAYLJE. ,.JG DEC. 14, 1920 Wedn sdn 8 in Mttd’li‘% = 85¢ PER MONTH HARDING TURN TOWARDLOCAL ~ PROBLEMS Now Problems (irowd League of - Nations Issues Into Background TAFT MAY BE NEXT SUPREME JUSTICE Domes!lc Chief Justice ‘White Said to Be Planning Retirement ' From Bench (By United Press) Marion, Dec. 14. (By Raymond Clapper.)—Domestic problems crowd- ed the League of Nations into the background today as President-elect Harding turned his attention to the list of political callers. Harding was also considering seriously the propos- al of Colonel George Harvey for an association of nations in which mem- ‘bers would be pledged to abstain from offensive warfare without a referen- dum of their people. ‘The suggestion caused speculation on Harding's action. He refused to discuss the proposals. However, an- other short official ‘statement, de- scribing Colonel iHarvey’s plan, was issued thru Harding’s headquarters. This statement described the idea as one which dwarfs all previous pro- posals, designed to perpetulate peace and democratize the world. ‘Rhe fact that the Harvey plan was sprung immediately after Elihu Root. a league friénd, had thlked to Hard- ing, led some to view it as a step to counteract the effects of the visit of Hughes, Hoover, and Root, three league advocates. The suggestion in- cludes the idea of an association of nations which would necessitate a referendum on war. Ex-President William H. Taft will be the next justice of supreme court in the opinion of Harding's closest " advisors today. Chief Justice White is understood to be planning his re- tirement from the bench shortly after the new administration comes in. The second vacancy under the new admin- istration will be filled by ex-senator George Sutherland of Utah, it is understood. Buy Christmas Seals— BELIEVE MURDERER OF WEALTHY WOMAN FOUND Mutilated Body Found in Los Angeles Identified as Mrs. Fay Sudow (By United Press) Los Angeles, Dec. 14.—With the identity of the woman whose nude and mutilated body was found in a grove here believed to be established, police today telegraphed to authorit- ies of a nearby city to place under surveillance a suspect whose name has been linked with that of the wo- man. The victim, according to police, is Mrs. Fay Sudow, 34, wealthy woman who was declared here to have myst- eriously vanished last Tuesday. Jeff Sudow ,husband of Mrs. Su- dow, said he believed the body to be that of his wife. A dentist who had done dental work on the teeth of Mrs. Sudow, upon examining the teeth of the victim, identified the work. Detectives declared they have evi- dence that Mrs. Sudow told friends she feared death at the hands of a man whose name and whereabouts are known to authorities an. that she had warned her business asoci- ates and friends recently that if any- thing befell her she wanted imme- diate and thorough investigation. An automobile purchased by Mrs. Sudow was'said to have been last seen in the possession of the man who is under suspicion, detectives said. Buy Christmas Seals—— PINEGROVE SUNDAY SCHOOL RAISES RELIEF FUNDS The Pinegrove Union Sunday school below Solway, recently held a social evening for the raising of funds. With this money they are buying a new sorgan and are also sending a large confribution to the Armenian and Syrian Relief commi:- tee. This is a splendid evidence of growth and usefulness. Buy Christmas Seals—— NATIONAL LEAGUE MAGNATES HOLD ANNUAL MEETING (By United Press) New York, Dec. 14.—With nothing in particular to fight about, the na- tional league magnates were assembl- ed here today for a peaceful annual | Ratification | meeting this afternoon. of the new ‘“league of leagues” was the only item of interest scheduled. Buy Christmas Seals—— e T FOURTH LYCEUM NUMBER' TO BE STAGED TONIGHT The fourth of the series of Lyceum concerts being held under the aus- pices of the Woman’s Study club will be held in the Methodist church this evening. J. Q. Robinson, one of the foremost of platform lecturers, will nge his lecture'. “The Face at the Window.” Mr. Robinson has had many years’ of platform experience. He has made a study of the common people and their problems and speaks out of the fullness of his experiences. He was, for many years, a very success- ful pastor, loved by his parishioners, and always bronghr. to them a worth- while message. He has a knack of leaving with his hearer the real points of his message. They do not forget it and his lec- ture tonight is being looked forward to with much anticipation. = ——Buy Christmas Seals—— BEMIDJI LECIONAIRES HOLD INTERESTING MEET Post Stnré\ Appoints ¢ Fufi\ 2 -'ding Fund and ittee to Make Mans A most interey “usiness and get-acquainted sel wvas held by the Ralph Gracie p. the Ameri- can Legion at the \ of the B midji Civic and Co, = =2 associa- tion last evening. X *.xg reports on the Armistice day Lelebration and special committees’ reports, discus- sion was held concerning the estab- lishment of a building fund for fu- ‘ture use by the local post. A fair-sizeds sum was set aside by vote to be placed in a building fund, which will be added to from time to time by putting on’ entertainments|, of various kinds such as have been staged by the post in the past year. A committee was appointed to have charge of ‘the project. This adtion marks the start of an objective for the Bemidji Legion to work for and also provides for a future home for the organization. Followmg the business session a genuine get-acquaipted session was held and this met With the hearty ap- proval of all present. The next meet- ing of the post is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 23, and it is urged that there be a large attendance at that time. Lunches will be resumed at the meetings after.the holiday sea- son. ——Buy Chnatmas Seals—_,.. SALVATION ARMY LEADERS ' \ TO ‘SPEAK HERE TONIGHT This evening at eight o‘clock at the First Baptist church, Colonel Wil- liam Barker and Brigadier Hunter, of the Salvation .\rmy, will conduct a special meeting. ‘These men have recently been ap- pointed to the command of the Nor- thern division, the colonel as chief executive and the Brigadier as divi- sional secretary. They are officers of long standing in the Army and are capable workers. ‘Salvationists and friends in the city have looked forward with great anticipation to their coming and are prepared to give theni a hearty wel- come to the city. The public is cordially invited to this meeting. Buy Christmas Seals WILTON SCHOOLS AIDING NEAR EAST RELIEF FUND Wilton public school recently held an entertainment for the securing of funds and will send the Armenian and Syrian Relief committee a fine sum. Buy Christmas Seals: SENATOR NELSON ENDORSES CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE Hearty cooperation of the public in the 1920 Christmas Seal Sale, now in full swing thruout Minnesota, is urged by United States Senator Knute Nelson in a letter received here today by Mrs. Leila Sanborn, chairman of the Beltrami county Seal Sale committee. “Allow me to congratulate you and your association for the great efforts :you are making in the public health service in fighting such an insidious disease as tuberculosis,” says Sena- tor Nelson in his letter to officials of the Minnesota Public Health asso- ciation. “You are certainly rendering a great public service. I trust that your efforts will meet hearty coopera- tion on the part of the public.” Buy Christmas Seals- SUGGESTS PROSECUTORS FOR SHIPPING FRAUDS (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 14.—Fifteen prosecuting attorneys and five trial lawyers should be employed by the government to prosecute shipping board frauds, Martin J. Gillen, form- er,_executive associate on the board, today recommended in a written re- port to the Walsh investigating com- mission. Gillen did not appear in person. 2 Edward Denman, board chairman, erntinned to testify concerning the shipping laws. He said that Ameri- can shipping suffered because his suc- cessor did not carry out his Deisel engine project. Buy Christmas Seals. DEMPSEY AND BRENNAN CLASH AGAIN TONIGHT Title Holder, Knocked Out Bill Brennan at Milwaukee Three Yedrs Ago ———— (By United Press) New York, Dec. 14. (By Henry Farrell)—Even if a beating is thrown in with $35,000, it is not so bad for about seven to ten minutes’ work. Therefore the glove clan gathered here today to question the sanity of Bill Brennan. The Chicago heavy- weight ds the other person necessary to help Jack Dempsey, heavyweight, defent his title the second time in Madison Square Garden today. Brennan is scheduled to go thru 15 rounds with the champion tonight, but experts predicted it would take just about three rounds for him to £o thru-the floor or the ropes. They have a hunch that it will not be more than a short work out. At least 12,000 fans were bhook- ed to pay $200,000 to see the Chicago heavyweight flirt for the second time with catastrophe. According to the state boxing laws, both were to weigh in this afternoon at three o'clock. Dempsey knocked Brennan out in a six round battle at Milwaukee about three years ago. Buy Christmas Sgals—— MARRIED DAUGHTER SUES MOTHER FOR SPANKING HER (By United Press) Milwaukee, Dec. 14—Has a mother the right to spank her married daugh ter with a slipper when the latter called her names in the course of an argument? Judge Braun, of the civil court, has to decide this as a result of a suit for $750 damages_ filed by Mrs. Lillian Hebstok against her mother, Mrs. Bertha Menta. Buy Christmas Seals—-— PLANNING LEGISLATION (By United Press) J. C. McGhee, county superinten- dent of schools, is attending p meet- ing in St. Paul, of superintendents who have ten or more townships in one school district, or an unorgan- ized territory in their county. , Beltrami county) has an unorgan- ized territory of about thirty-five townships.” The schools of this ter- ritory must be provided for from the taxes of the territory which being in the latest settled sect’ons has a low valuatfon, and it is a problem for the senool board, composed of the chi man of the county board of comm sioners, the county treasurer, and the county superintendent, to provide suitable schools. This meeting has been called by Commissioner of Education James M. McConnell, that bills may be prepar- ed for legislation that will provide funds for better schools in this terri- tory. ——Buy Christmas Seals—— UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL ' NEAR BOOTLEG LAKE A new Union Sunday school has been organized in the school house on section seventeen, District ten on the west side of Bootleg lake. Frank Allen has been elected sup- crintendent, Miss Alice Klopfleisch, secretary, and Mrs, E. L. Warrington, Lreasurer. Plans are going forward for a spe- cial Christmas service and also for a week of Bible study. . The Sunday school was organized by Rev. Khmphenkel and Mission- ary Cummings. Buy Christmas Seals TO AIDNEW SCHOOLS | NAVY BUILDING PROGRAM MADE BY DANEELS IS NOTFAVORABLE Recent Canvass of Naval Af- fairs Committee Shows Dis- Favor Toward Request DANIELS WOULD ASK FOR 88 NEW SHIPS Beli& Expressed that Present Program Will Give U. S. Largest Navy (By United P’ress) Washington, Dec. 14. (By Herbert Walker.)—The reguest of Secretary Daniels that congress authorize an- other three-year naval building pro- gram if the United States does not enter the League of Nations, will be refused by, the house naval affairs committee. Y 4 A canvass of tlre members of the committee today showed the commit- tee is virtually unanimously against the suggestion of Danicls who ap- peared before it today utline his reason for his requesting a shipping construction program calling for eighty-eight ships. The 1916 program, according to Chairman Butler, and other commit- teemen, which will p sbably near its completion by January 1, 1924, will make the United States the greatest n power in the world, even al- lowing for some uncontemplated ad- ditional construction by Great Brit- ain. The completion of the present build ing program will kive the United States a supremacy of 31 per cent over Great Britain in lirst-line ship- g—dreadnaughts and battle cruis- according to Representative Britten, of Illinois, & member of the committee. —-—Buy Christmas Seals—— HOG MARKET SLUMPS AS FARMET'S SELL HEAVILY | = (By United Press) Chicago, Dec. 14.—Hogs slumped generally thruout the middle west to- day as farmers sold heavily. The feeling thut corn would go to lower prices intluenced heavy shipments re- ceived at pract ly all yards. The sjump today ablished new “lows” in several-places as compared with chose four ago. Prices were off generally to 50 cents. Buy Christmas bSeais FREIGHTER IS CAUGHT IN GREAT LAKES STORM (By United Press) Milwaukee, Dec. 14.—Coast guards and members of th ews of vessels whieh steod oy the freighter W. B. rawford which w grounded near here late yesterday, expressed fear today that it would be impossi save the 500 font steel ve! fast breaking el. on the rocks and waler is pouring into her hold. She The storm which raged over the lakes last night increased in fury to- day. ——Buy Christmas Seals—— le to|§ Hegislature to cover I preblems are already in the making. CORK UNDER CONTROL OF MILITARY FORCES Fighting YEIIQ%dv Results in Four Deaths'and Uaknown Number Wounded (By. United Press) London, Dec. 14. (By Webb Mill- er.)—\Vith Cork under complete con- trol of the military,. the government today prepared to meet attacks else- where. There were indications that members of the Irish republican army ready for aults on crown in countries bordering on Ul- were The fighting yesterday, the Irish office reported, resulted in the death death of one policeman and wounds to seven police and soldiers. Three Sinn Fein were killed, an unknown number wounded and sixteen cap- tured. Cork, according to dispatches today W like a city with jts heart cut out.” The reports said that incen- diz s, after firing the buildings, raced thru the brightly illuminated streets with rifles and revolvers, There was considerable looting, these reports said. All day Sunday cham- pagne from looted bars was sold at six pence per quart. ——Buy Christmas Seals- WHEREABOUTS OF HAMMOND WIDOW IS STILL MYSTERY United Press) wre, Okla., Dec. 14.—Another m tious report that Clara Smith trooumond, sought on charge of mur- der in connection with the death of Jake L. Hammond, multi-millionaire oil magnate and politician, was be- lieved to be getting her maigpat Post Falls, ldaho, twenty-five miles from Spokane, failed to arouse officials here, County Attorney Ru Brown be: lieves it is but another *‘false scent.” Buy Christmas Seals. STATE LEGISLATURE TO FACE BUSIEST SESSION (By United Press) St. Paul, Dec. 14.—The flood of bills at the opening of the Minnesota legislative session. January 4, will probably be greater than cver before. More than 300 bills are expected to Le filed early. Commissions appointed by the I. various sub <hortly after the session ‘s under Proposals tor leg- islation covering’ prablems confront- ing th mers of the state are num- erous. ~ Two committees are working on bills to be proposed covering marketing and other subjects. About 40 bills dealing with agricultural (By, are to report The legislature is expected to get busy on appropriation measures first Nearly eve state department is pre- pared to ask for funds in exc of those requested at the Jast regular session, A recodifiention of the state dairy and food laws authorized by tne last legislature will be reported eariy in the sion. The st e game and fish commis- sion has already submitted to Gov Burnquist equest. for funds total- ling almost 50 per cent more than the $451.000 appropriated by the last legislature two years ago.. ‘The University of Minnesota will ask an emergency appropriation of $1,097.936 for immediate use, and 28 more for gene purposes. 4 peeinl fund ef $1,200,000 for building purposes will he requested and the board of regents has decided to ask for $159,000 to cover, dollur for dollar, the federal aid granted for a number of specified items. ] Buy Christmas Seals——— (Copyrigan Watchful Waiting BEMIDJI ASSOCIATION WILL LUNCH TOMORROW An exceptionally interesting busi- ness session is planned for the meet- ing of the Bemidji Civic and Com- merce association to be held tomorrow following the regular noon-day lunch- eon. A committee from the Kelliher Commercial club will be present and speak concerning the proposed water level for Red Lake. Several other important matters are to be discussed also. A boiled dinner and apple pie are included on the menu arranged for the luncheon. It is especially urged that there be a large attendance. Buy Christmas Seals: SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENS TEACHERS TRAINING CLASS The \\nutll.md Unh)u Sunday school has opened a teachers’ train- ing class and is also planning a Sun- day school library thru the generos- ity of the Blue Ribbon Girls’ club. ——Buy Christmas Seals—— BELIEVES HORSE MEAT WOULD REDUCE LIVING Federal Meat Inspector Ander- son Says Market for Horse Meat Is Just Beginning (By United Press) Paul, Dee, 14.--Millions of re runming at large in the ates —sufficient to feed the country at a low cost, according to Dr. M. O. Anderson, federal meat in- spector at South St. Paul. Hes aid the market for horse méat is just beginning andtaoishrdlupwu, ‘just as good as beef, although it is a little coarser grained.” Anderson addressed the meeting of men investigating the use of horse meat to reduce the cost of living. “In Montana, Wyoming, ldaho, the Dakotas and Nebraska, there are mil- lions of horses at large,” declured Anderson. Buy Christmas Seals WOMAN’S STUDY CLUB MET MONDAY AFTERNOON St. horses western A very interesting meeting of the Woman's Study club took place at the club rooms at the Library yest- erday afternoon. In response to the roll eall, some very good Christmas recipes were given. The first number on (ht program was a paper on “Christmas in Dif- ferent Lands,”” by M . Burke. Mrs. Burke has given this paper be- fore, but in answer to requests re- peated it. ext was a splendid paper on “Village Life fn Palestine,” by Mrs 1. L. Huffman. In connection with her talk, Mrs. Huffman displayed a hand wrought brass coffee set, which came from Palestine, The program was completed by a reuding on “The Romanc: of a Christmas Card,” by Ka Douglas Wiggins his paper was prepared ind very ably given by Mrs. A. B. Palme) Buy Christmas Sealg-—— CURFEW ORDINANCE TO BE ENFORCED IN CITY “The curfew shall not ring to- night™” but the fire department siren will “sound off” tomorrow night and ach night thereafter as a signal that it time for all chidlren under six- vears of age to he home or at t on their way home unless, of . se, they are accompanied by their parents or guardians, The city council has directed the mayor and chief of police to enforce the eity ordinance regarding curfew md in the absence of a suitable bell the fire siren will blow at nine o’clock *h night, beginning tomorrow. Buy Christmas Seals. FOUR CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH IN FARM HOME (By United Press) Winner, S. D., Dec. 14.—Four small children of John Schumann were burned todeath and Schumann and his wife perhaps fatally burned last Monday, when their farm home was nestroyed by fire. It is thought that \irs. Schumann poured kerosene;on a fire. SUPERINTENDENT AND NURSE VISITING SPUR Miss Mary Lilleskov, assistant county superintendent of schools, ind Miss Linnea Anderson, county are visiting the Spur sehool nurse, Buy Christmas Seals BIG LOOT DISCOVERY IS DENIED BY POLICE (By United Press) y City, N. L., December 14 1y denied that cash with stantial loot has heen discovered that place . A few articles of clothing, they said, all believed to have been taken from the Fingal, N. 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The recommendations were made in a report to the senate by Senator Calder, of New York, chairman of the special committee on re-construction and production which has been in- vestigating the housing situation in cities for the past few months. 1he house shortage is menacing industrial growth, public health and morals. The report made these recommenda- tions for its regulation: (1) Amendment of the transporta- tion act to effect the issuance of “ex parte” orders for the interstate com- meree commission on the ground that rders os issued would bring irregu- arities in the supply of building ma- erials, causing a building stagna- tfon and upvn opportunity for profi- teering; (2) Abolition of the “cost plus construction,” system and estab- lishment by states and cities of wchool for building apprentices; (3) Creation of a war federal bureau to serve as a clearing house for the best knowledge and experience in con- struction work; (4) Revision of the present tax system to encourage in- vestment ip homes and construction nd to grant for a limited period tax exemption to real estate.loans; (5)- Protection of the home loan bank bill and consolidation of all federal thrift ietivities thruout the postal service branch of the post office department. Buy Christmas Seals—— DISARMAMENT IS TOPIC OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS Jap Delegation Claims Japan Will Not Yield Former German Cable (By United Press) Geneva, Dec. 14.—(By Henry Wood)—Disarmament today was the topic for the League of Nations as- sembly. The assembly heard reports of the commission on preliminary vlans for world-wide reduction ®f naval and military strength. The Japan delegation, in a statement, de- clared Japan will not yield the for- mer German cable touching the Is- land of Yap, over which Japan has a mandate. “America might reduce her naval program and use the money to h.lllld her own cable,” the ananesa presi- dent was quutvd as saying. Buy Christmas Seals—— MILO AND CURTIS WILL MEET TOMORROW NIGHT Jack Milo of Minneapolis, claimant of the Greek middleweight champion- ship, will match with L. C. Curtis at the Armory tomorrow night follow- ing a short preliminary match be- tween Charliec Lainen and William King. The preliminary will begin at 8:30 and the main event at 9 o’clock. Curtis is well known here for his wrestling and, although“he claims no championship honors, always wins his bouts. He feels confident that he can win tomorrow night. Mflo, in turn, feels sufficiently confident to that he will throw Curtis twice 90 minutes. Those who have seen man n Buy Christmas Seals—— BOMBS FOR CONSTANTINE ARE FOUND IN MILAN (By United Press) London, Dec. 4 —Bombs for King C‘onstantine were found in Milan, It- ily, a few days ago, according to dis- patches from The Daily Mail. The explosives were found in the pos- ession of Greeks, it was said. Buy Christmas Seals GEORGE GIPP. NOTRE DAME HALFBACK. DIES TODAY South Bend, Ind., Dec. 14.—George famous Notre Dame halfback, 3:23 a. m. today fol- lowing a three week’s illness. He had oen suffering from pneumonia. His mother, sisters and brothers were with him when the end came. Buy Christmas Seals—— mn Curtis wrestle here before feel that Milo will have to be a good to throw Curtis at all.