Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 4, 1921, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota. e HE BEMIDJ1 DAILY P VOLUME XVIIL NO. 295 BEMIDJI, MINN.,, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1921 ONEER = H WEATHER/ REPORT Minesota Weather: Somewhat unsettled tonight and Tuesday. Colder in west portion. 55¢ PER MONTH GREATBRITAIN FACING CRISES THRU STRIKES Week-end Meetings of Miners’ Allies Show Trend Toward Sympathetic Strikes MORE SIGNIF THAN to General Challenges Llf? (By United 15: - N London, April 4, (By“md. L. Keen.) —Great Britain today faced = the greatest crisis since the call for troops in 1914, with 200,000 coal miners already on strike and industry in general already suffering from shontage of fuel. Week-end meetings of miners’ allies showed a decided trend toward sympathetic strike. The situation fs regarded more significant than a mere strike. Labor gesture was looked upon as a threat to force a general election on the country and if possible sieze control of the government. Government of- ficials believed the activity portended an attempt to impose great socialis- tic experiments on the country. The cabinet met early today before ‘the morning session of parliament opened. Government officers prepar- ed for defeat on strike conditions which were sure to come up today. The government plans for combating threatened attack on industry were to be drafted. London, April 4. (By Lloyd Allen, copyrighted for the United Press.)— Arthur Henderson, most powerful la- bor leader in Great Britain today vintually challenged Premier Liloyd George to a general election on the issues raised by the threatened indus- trial revolution in the United King- dom. Known throughout the world as a conservative and a comsiliator, Henderson in an exclusive interview with the United Press indicated that his one idea is the overthrow of the Liloyd George government. -Radicald” and conservative labor rights, he said, have been cemented by the crisis brought on by the great coal strike. A victory for labor with Lloyd George an outcast and a labor right government based on social justice will result from the last election, he declared. Contempuously referirng to the insincerity dinconsistency and inconstancy of the premier, Hender- son declared the Lloyd George party is falling to pieces. “The labor par- ty will not only survive Lloyd George’s attack but will be strength- ened by it,” he said. WORLD TRADE SESSION WILL BE HELD IN MAY Representatives of Nearly Ev- ery Country Will Explain Their Biggest Problems New York, April 4—With ambas- sadors, ministers and commercial rep- resentatives from practically every nation represented in Washington participating, the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers - today an- nounced. that it would hold a con- ference of ambassadors and min- isters on world trade, at its annual convention which is to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, New York city, May 16, 17 and }8, next. Al- ready formal or definite acceptances have béen received from the ambas- sadors or other high representatives of 34 different nations, and the for- mal acceptances are still coming in to the association. Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes, will open the conference on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 17, unless some unforeseen circumstance prevents his leaving Washington; while other officials high in interna- tional commerce and trade will par- ticipate and make addresses upon the various problems confronting the United States in the development of its foreign trade. This important gathering, which will be the first of its kind ever held in this country, if not in the world. has been arranged in order that rep- resentatives of other nations may have an opportunity to explain to the men most intimately concerned in financing and extending our foreign trade, how the constructive forces of the United States may be co-ordi- nated best to-serve the needs of the world. There will be discussions of the best methods to meet the demands of Europe and other countries for raw and manufactured materials and to extend the credit that is so _essen- tial. The National Association of Manufacturers comprises 6,000 man- ufacturing enterprises which produce more than 75 per cent of the entire manufactured output of the nation and this convention will give their members an opportunity to cbtain the foreign viewpoint direct for the first time in their history. SENATORIAL DELEGATION VISITS PROPOSED PARK Park Bill Now Before Senate _ and Committee Is Sent to _ Investigate Project Senators P. H. McGarry, James! Cummings and P. A. Gandrud and H.|{ B. Crozier, feature writer of the St.! Paul Pioneer Press, comprised a! party from St. Paul which came to Bemidji Sunday morning for the pur-! pose of looking over the proposed| state park at the head. of Lake Be- | midji. Accompanied by B. W. La-| kin, Judge C. W. Stanton and A. A. Richardson, photographer, the party made a trip through the proposed park. The members of the St. Paul party were very strongly impressed with the location and beauty of the place and expressed themselves as strong- ly in.favor of seeing the virgin tim-| ber preserved for the state by means! of a state park. The park bill is now before the senate and it was for the purpose of getting information first hand that the senatorial party made the trip of investigation. Judge C. W. Stanton went to St. Paul last night in order to be present when the bill comes before the senate. E. B. Berman is now in St. Paul also to give any assistance possible in strengthening Bemidji’s position. ‘While in the city the visitors were shown through the new state normal school and other places of interest. They returned to St. Paul this morn- ing. LEGION AUXILIARY WILL MEET TOMORROW NIGHT The American Legion auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening in the Civic and Commerce association rooms. A social time and refresh- ments will follow the business ses- sion. The time of meeeting has been changed from Monday evening to the first Tuesday of each month. BURKETT TRIAL MAY BE POSTPONED BY ILLNESS (By United Press) Ora, Indiana, April 4.—Eleven- year-old Cecil Burkett may finish the | spring term at the little country school house before he faces trial for murdering Ben Slavin, his seven- year-old playmate neighbor. Likelihood that the trial in which the state asks that Cecil be put to death for Ben’s slaying will be post- poned developed today with the ill- ness of the prosecuting attorney. The trial was to have started tomorrow. If the case is not called in the next two weeks it will not be_held until June because W. C. Pentecost, cir- cuit judge, goes to an adjoining county soon to conduct court. Cecil is charged with shooting Bennie while they were playing in Cecil’s back yard last Thanksgiving. JUDGE SUSPENDS FINE AS WEDDING PRESENT Three men were arraigned in Mu- nicipal court before Judge J. F. Gib- bons this forenoon and the sentences in each case were suspended. Two were suspended provided they leave the city at once, and the other was suspended as a wedding present in view of the fact that the third of- fender had married Saturday and was celebrating the event. The sentence imposed in each case was $5 or five days in jail. CLASS IN CIVICS TO MEET THIS EVENING The class in civics, organized under the League of Women Voters, and taught by Miss Wager, will meet' this evening in the basement of “the Li- brary building. Anyone interested is welcome to attend, as well as all members. HEAD OF PUBLISHING COMPANY PASSES AWAY (By United Press) St. Paul, April 4.-—Charles W. Ames, 66, president of the West Publishing company and prominent in business and public affairs, died of anemia here Sunday night. Dur- ing the war he was connected wicn relief work and was decorated by the iFrench government for his ser: vices. He was a hrother of Mrs. T. G. Winter of Minneapolis, president of the National Federation of Wo- men’s clubs. 0DD FELLOWS TO0 G0 TO SOLWAY TOMORROW NIGHT About 35 0dd Fellows, members of the Bemidji lodge, are expected to go to Solway tomorrow might to initiate a class of about 25 candidates and institute a new lodge there. All four degrees will be conferred by the Be- midpi degree team tomorrow night. THIRTY-THREE REPORTED KILLED IN COLLISION (By TUnited Press) Eagle Pass, Texas ,April 4.—Thir- t}§|ree persons were reported Killed in\a collision between a freight and passenger train, 25 miles west of Monterey, Mexico, today. There were some Americans among the killed, meager reports here stated. and next door (Copyrighty o - s . SEVENTY-FIVE BABIES EXAMINED AT CLINICS The baby clinics held at Hines and Tenstrike Saturday were both de- es. At Tenstrike 51 ba- xamined and at Hines 24. Dr. Otto Groebner of St. Paul was in charge of the clinics and was assisted by Miss Beth MacGregor, community nurse, and Miss Linnea Anderson, county nurse. A warm lunch was served to the mothers at noon. Mrs, J. Hammond, Mrs. Charles Carter and Frank Betz assisted by no- tifying the mcthers concerning the clinic. b " Another baby clinic willsbe held at Puposky Saturday, April 9, in the forenon and at Nebish in the after- noon. All mothers in the vicinity are urged to bring their babies for jhe free. examination. . COUNTY COMMISSIONERS T0 MEET HERE TOMORROW The board of county commissioners wiil meet here tomorrow in regular monthly sessfon. Routine business matters will be taken ‘up at this time. The session will be called to order in the commissioners’ room at the court house at 10 o’clock. LABOR ASKS RELEASE OF - POLITICAL PRISONERS (By United Press) Washington, April 4.-—Organized labor today renewed its plea for re- lief of political prisoners. Samuel Gempers, head of the American Fed- eration of Labor, and a delegation of labor officials called at the White House and urged Harding to pardon all prisoners who were sentenced be- cause of their views on the war. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR WORKER AT LAVINIA TUESDAY NIGHT A special meeting of the Lavinia Christian Endeavor society will be held at the Lavinia school house Tuesday evening, April 5, at 8 o’clock. Miss Margaret Braadt, state field secretary of the northwestern division of the Christian Endeavor, will be present and will talk on new phases of work to be accomplished by the society, particularly in rural districts. A large attendance is de- sired as Miss Braadt is considered to be a very interesting speaker, and a specialist in her line. RED CROSS CONTRIBUTES TO RELIEF IN IRELAND Washington, April 4.—Out of funds held in reserve for the relief of conditions of unusual distress, the American Red Cross will contribute $100.000 ‘to the American Committee for Relief in Ireland, it has been an- nounced at National headquarters. ‘Following conferences between representatives of the committee and naticnal officers of the Red Cross, it was agreed that, in accordance with Red Cross policy, the Red Cross con- tribution should be made in lump sum from National funds. The Irish committee will not solicit nor accept contributions from chapters. - Contributions to the Irish Relief Fund, of which this £100.000 is a part, are being disbursed in Ireland with the consent of the British gov- ernment, “The urgent appeal by responsible American citizens indicates that there ndw ex in Ireland condi- tions of unusual distress. particularly among women and children, who must inevitably be affected by the present situation,” said W. Frank Persoms, acting chairman of the gen- eral committee. ““Accordingly. the American Red Cross makes this gift in conformality with its trad mal policy of alleviating emergency needs.”, NATIONAL PROSPERITY WEEK COMMENCES TODAY Northwest’s Business Found in Better Shape Than Was Anticipated (By United Press) St. Paul, April 4.—National Pros- perity Week, beginning today found the northwest's Dbusiness in better shape than anticipated, according to commercial bodies. Production is gaining despite the {fact that many shops and factories are working only part time, or with curtailed forces, according to manu- facturers. With thé¢aeeding season at hand agricultural interests are optimistic. Many interested in farming assert acreage will be curtailed because of the present grain prices, but in the main, farmers see an opportunity to get back on their feet th ear. There will be an incr e in ex- ports this year, in agricultural as well as manufactured produc ac- cording to internationnl trader: Foreign countries will be in bett position to buy with stabilization of prices -and gradual readjustment of foreign exchange, it was said. BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS ARE BEING SHIFTED ABOUT Minnesota and Third L Business activities on avenue between Second streets closely resemble board. The clothing store o Cohen has been moved into the Kaplan building next to Clifford & Co., the Malloy soft drink parlor will son move into the corner store, until re- checker cently occupied by Clifford & Co., and the Clifford store will son be located entirely in the third store front from the corner of Second street. The barber shop in the building re- cently purchased by Abe Grossman will be moved iinto the location va- cated by A. Cohen’s store, and in the present location of the barber shop. Otto Erlingson intends to open a soft drink parlor. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GETTING “CALL OF SPRING" Superintendent R. 0. Baghy is finding the coming of spring a strong inducement for some of the senior high school students to spend their study periods outside of the study room. e is very anxious that it he impressed upon the students their study periods should be in the study room in the Moose hall at all times when not in class ses- sion. There has been a tendency on the part of scme of the students to spend their spare periods outside of the study room according to the superin- tendent and he is anxious to have the co-operation of parents in impress this on the students. KARL WILL RETURN TO (By Unitea_Press) London, April 4—Former Emperor Karl will return to Switzerland to- ccording to advices from iore cign offices. The report said nezoti ations with Austria and Swi'zerland which were ‘o arranze condvet for Karl had been completed. The royal 'adventurer was said to be petulant but even the Hungarians steod firm for his ejection, the report said. (By Unitea Press) London, April 4.—Former Emper- or Karl has started his return jou ney to Switzerland, Under-secretary Lord Graem of the foreign offi an- nounced in the House of Commons to- day, SWISS SAFETY TODAY, ASSOCIATION TO HEAR TALKS ON SCOUT WORK A program of four-minute talks is to be given at the weekly luncheon of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association, Wednesday noon, on scouting. “‘Scouting from the Par- ent’s Standpoint” will be taken up by G. W. Harnwell. “Scouting for Girls—Its Ajms and Purposes,” by Miss Alma Munson; ‘‘Scouting for Boys—Its Aims and Purposes,” by (%, L. Mikkelson and the purpose of the campaign will be explained by Superintendent R. 0. Bagby. Much interest is being taken In the special campaign being started and the talks at the association meet- ing are expected to increase this in- terest. BRANDS REGISTERED EVERY TEN YEARS IN MONTANA (By United Press) Helena, Mont., April 4.—In order to clear up the cattle brand records at the capitol, the lust legislative ses- on passed a law providing for reg- istering every ten years. It was esti- mated that of 90,000 recorded 35,- 000 were out of date. FIRE BURNS INTERIOR OF UPHOLSTERING SHOP Tire originating from a stove in rof 208 Second street at noon gutted the frame structure oc- cupied by (. M. Johnston and used an upholstering and auto top re- pair shop. The shop had previously Leen used as a carpenter shop and nd burned quickly after fire department an- Th swered the alarta with splendid des pateh ol mot the fire under control in a b time, . Corsiderable loss was suffered by Nr. Je on in furniture which was in the shop. There was no insurance on the contents. MOOSE LODGE TO HOLD MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT The Loyal Order of Moose will hold its regular meeting Tuesday eve- ning at 8 o’clock at the Moose hall. There will be initiation of candidates, after which there will be a social time and lunch will be served. BIVORCES GOING OUT OF FASHION IN "FRISCO (By United Press) an Francisco, April 4.---Divorces s a means of getting rid of trouble- some mates, are hecoming unfashion- able in Francisco, according to Superior Judge E. P. Shortall. Annulments are proving less cum- bersome and quicker--<in fact quick- er than Reno. As a result the grand jmy is going to ook into things a bit. Persons who desire to travel their paths singly after failing to pull properly in double harness, have dis- covered, Shortall says, that they can bring a suit for annullment, alleging the other member of the partnership had a previous mate from whom there was no legal divorce. The case is tried and often by agreement or on acount of being unable to produce ‘(‘Vfl|f'|]("’. it goes uncontested. The { marriage is annulled. The minute the annulment is en- tered hoth rties are free to mar- ry again. without the formality of waiting a year. But what interests the court is why there have been no prosecutions for bigamy growing out of the many {annulments granted on the grounds | of higamous marriage. Annulments | have averaged as high as seven a day for a week during the last six months, court records show, |NORTHERN FARMERS’ CLUB| MEET LARGELY ATTENDED Farm Development Plans Are Discussed, Dinner and Program Enjoyed Nearly 100 farmers and their fam- ilies attended the Northern Farmers’ club meeting at the Northern Com- munity hall at the Six Mile corner Saturday. This club enjoys one of the best town halls in the northern part of the state. It has a large assembly room with a stage on the ground floor and a complete dining room and kitchen in the basement. An itneresting program was car- ried out by members of the club and matters concerning farm development were discussed. The women of the ciub provided a dinner at noon, which was thorough- Iy enjoyed by all members including visitors from Bemidji. The business men who attended the meeting were E. A. Barker, N. E. Given, E. M. Sathre and E. H. Denu. The club is interested in commun- ity development and u cooperative spirit toward heipius all farmers in that locality is evident. It is con- sidered one of the leading clubs in this count NAVAL MILITIA HOLDS FIRST MEETING TONIGHT The members of the naval militia will meet this evening at 7:30 at the Civie and Commerce association rooms. Lieut. Barker announces that all members are requested to be f present. COMPANY K TO MEET AT ARMORY THIS EVENING All members of Company K, na- tional guard, are to meet at the arm- ry this evening to turn in their rifles, according to a notice sent to the members by Captain D. J. Moore, commanding. DELBERT SMITH CLAIMS HE ROBBED TRAIN ALONE (By United DPress) St. Paul, April 4.—-Delbert Smith —-Dboy train robber and alleged mur- derer was held in solitary confine- ment here today. When he faced his mother in the federal building upon his return from Salt Lake City he suid he alone was to blame for the $60,000 mail robbery of the North Coast Limited, February 18, and again said he shot Z. E. Strong, mail clerk, to death, Two hours questioning by federal ficers failed to alter his story. His Alta Smith Nash- jeves Smith had accom- Four women and one man are accomplices to the plot. of BOARDMAN DRUG STORE ENGAGES NEW DRUGGIST J. Albachten of St. Paul, formerly connected with the Crocus Hill Phar- macy there, together with Mrs. Al- bacliten and child, arrived in Bemidji Suturday and Mr. Albachten ha sumed his position as druggist a Boardman Drug Store. Ifor the past six months they have been located at Virginia whero Mr. Albachten has been in charge of preseription filling and buying at the Fineh Drug store. Mr. Adbachten comes here well recommended, having been in the drug store business for over 16 years, cight years of which he has spent as licensed pharmacist. He succeeds V. K. Johnson who took pos the Walling Drug store Rapids April 1. TWO TEACHERS LOSE THEIR FATHERS DURING VACATION at Miss Martha Fibigar and Miss Florence Meisch of the Bemidji school faculty were called away last week, each on account of the death of her father. Miss Ifibigar went to Minneapolis, where her father made his home, and will remain until after the funeral, returning to Be- midji about the middle of the week. Miss Melsch went to her home at Ar- ENGLAND CALLS ALL FORCES TO POSTS AT ONCE Furloughs Are Cancelled and Men on Leave Required to Return to Duty KING GEORGE ISSUES SPECIAL CABINET CALL Plans of Cabinet Are to Be Submitted to Parliament Members Late Today (By United Prass) London, April 4.—The admiralty today cancelled all furloughs and ordered all sailors and soldiers who are on leave to return immediately to their posts. Such action is very unusual, it may mean the government intends to use the sailors to keep essential in- dustries going in event transporta- tion and railroad workers join the coal strikers, (By United Press) London, April 4.—Britain's indus- rial life was shriveling today. It is feared a slight cut will be caused by the coal miners strike with power- ful transportation workers amd rail- road men threatening sympathetic strikes which would practically amount to industrial revolution. The cabinet and parlament met today on a special call of King George to consider steps to save the nation from a complete breakdown. The government recognizes the labor situation is precipitating the gravest crisis since July 1914. It flung its power into the fight to prevent an industrial revolution and ‘“the in- wuguration of a socialistic experi- ment."” At the same time the leaders of the transport and railway workers were gathering. A meeting was call- ed to be held Wednesday to declde wihether or not to join the miners. The cabinet drafted a program o meet the strike. Later today it will present that plan to parliament for ratification. Under the emergency met invoked last week the govern- ment can sustain the industrial life of the nation through the use of troops. The meeting today was to decide how the forces could be used best in the central industries and in the distribution of food and preserva- tion of order. BISHOP BENNETT WILL SPEAK TOMORROW NIGHT Right Rev. G. G. Bennett, bishop coadjutor of Duluth, will deliver an address in St. Bartholomew’s church Tuesday evening at 8 o’clcok. A very yeordial invitation is extended to ev- »]eryone who may wish to hear the bishop. He is stated to be a strong and interesting speaher and will have a worth while message for his hear- ers. MINNESOTA FUND FOR CHINESE IS GROWING Churches and Tag Sales Bringing Money Into State Relief Funds Colleges, From all sections of Miunesota, re- ports of spontaneous activity on be- half of the starving Chiinese millions are pouring into state famine fund headquarters, 121 Chamber «f Com- merce, Minneapolis. With chnrches, clubs and schools leading in the work, early filling of Minnesota’s $250,000 quota is expected. Hamlets as well as larger towns gyle, Minn., and will remain there until after her father's funeral. Mr. Meisch died in Portland, Ore. The remains were brought to Argyle for interment. FAMOUS VIOLINIST AT REX THEATER TOMORROW J. ¢. Nordgaard fra Saetersdal, re- nowned violinist, will appear at the Rex theater tomorrow as a speocial feature. He has appeared before no- bility abroad and has recieved many medals there and also in this coun- try for his violin abiliyt. He ap- poars in the picturesque mens’ cos- tume used in Saetensdahl in the sev- enteenth century. /. S. TAKES STAND WITH ALLIES ON REPARATION (By United Press) Washington, April 4.—The United States stands with the governments of the allies in holding Germany mor- ally responsible for the war and obli- gated to pay full reparations, Secre- jtary of State Hughes declared in a communique presented to the Ger- man government, confirming the ex- clusive United Press dispatch of Sat- urday that Germany had been noti- fied of the position of States, the United| are harkening splendidly to China's moan of despair, aceorling to Harry T. Wilbern, associate secretary of the state committee. Among the past week’s developments he reports: In Northfield, St. Olaf's college gathered $400 and St. John’s Luther- an church $550, sent by Rev. L. W. Boe. A day in Thief River Falls netted $265.89 and the good work goes on. Miss E. P. Slipp sent a check from the ([First Congregational church in Brainerd for $§104.50. At Little Falls, N. N. Bergheini of the Civic League is interesting churches and lodges in the work, A. A. Habe- dank of Ada sent in $616.60. The First M. E. church at Adrian raised $126 and Blackduck citizens $159.85. From Lakefleld, Rev. F. H. Harvey sent $200, collected in his churen. Sleepy Eye ig planning a tag day and the city is showing great interest. The Union Congregational church of Glenwood, Rev. J. H. Yaggy, pastor, reports with $150, and $92.71 came from Rev. R. P, Upton of the Presby- terian church at Cottonwood. C. C. Campbell, editor of the Ellendale Eagle, started a subscription in his newspaper office and secured $70. According to word received at state headquarters last week from the national committee, between 5,- 000,000 and 6,000,000 starving Chi- nese have been rescued through the generosity of American contributors, About 10,000,000 remain to be cared for.