Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 9, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of n-w i and has the- largest. circulation. in Northern Minnesota, \vowME XX. NO. 44 Minnesota — Un and Saturday, probabl [y~aho £ not much change in temperatug BEMIDJI, MINN,, FRIDAY EEVENING, JUNE 9, 1922 55 Cents Per Month Blltlldlllfl, Re-Decorating and Repmrmg Proguumg in """ Al Sections of City e TWO NEW OIL STATIONS AMONG IMPROVEMENTS New Hig!l School Building to "Be Refdy for Use When Fall Term of School Opens. ‘Building, repairing and- redecora- ting in and about Bemidji have pro- gressed considerably during the past few weeks with the result that the Bemidji business district .is - being made more attractive from day to day. ’Iv\lumerolix stores -have been putting in new fronts while others have been decorating old fronts, Clifford & Co. recently had a new front installed on that, store, cor- ner_of Minnesota avenue and Fourth street, which greatly improves its ap- pearance. The old Erickson hotel which is now owned by Joe Blondo: has been undergoing extensive repairs since he purchased the building, The rooms have been redecorated and are . now getting the finishing touches, «nd are greatly improved. The Dor- an Plumbing company has the con- tract for installing a heating plant and plumbing in the hotel which when completed -will make it modern in ev- ery respect and give Mr. Blondo 22 modern rooms. The L.B. Olson restaurant and rooming house on Second street he- tween Minnesota .and -Beltrami av- enues, has been improved by a new brick front, while the interior of the building downstairs has been greatly improved with the additiorr of new furniture. The rooms on the second floor are now being made over and the exterior of the building is still to receive further improvement.. - The new gasoline filling station recently begun by the Peoples Oil company at the corner of Fourth street and Beltrami avenue is now practically completed. This struc- /ure si readily recognized as a big improvement to this corner site and when the decorative plans of the company have been carried out, the station will present an even better appearance. On the corner of Second street and Beltrami avenue is the new gas- Northwestern - Oil company. This station .is now under operation, al- though further improvements are being made on the grnunds surround- ing it. This station is also a val- uable. improvement o this - corner, which has heretofore been an eye- sore. Throughout the residence districts a number of new hoises are under construction, while others are being improved by the addition of porches and other improveméntsy A number of new summer cottages are. also being érected this year,-the major- jty now being completed. Nine of these are located at Birchmont and are used in connection with the sum- mer ‘hotel. Wavme, Bemidji Beach and La- vinia summer resorts are also being improved and several new cottages are being added. Work on other structures in and around Bemidji is progressing rapidly and included in (Continued on Page 8.) Miss Anna Joh neice of John 0. and A. O. Ho'gq‘tqh of this. city and for several years an employee of the Pioneer Publishing Co., passed away last night at' the home of her parents in Wilson, :Wisconsin, ac- cording to word received here this morning by the Hoganson. families. Miss Johnson is well known in Be- midji, havig lived here for a number of years, and she has a host of {rlends who mourn her death. She survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Halvo Johnson, two brothers and four sisters, all living at Wilson, _ Funeral services will probably be held Sunday,' although the message telling of her death did not state so. Mr. and Mrs.’J. O, Hoganson will eral oline filling station erected by the |- leave this evening to attend the iun-l Milwaukee; Chicagp Today Relieved: by Bm- : (By “United Prqu) St.' Paul, June 9—While the east swelters the vacation land is cool today, temperatures as low as 76 on the Canadian| border were re- ported. It was partly cloudy with probable showers predicted. This follows four days of heat. (By United Press) Milwaukee, June 9—Several per- sons were overcome by heat yester- day and all Milwaukee moped its brow in real distress when temper- atures reached 88 degrees. Relief in:temperatures was expected when | an electric storm accompanied by rain arrived shortly before sundown. (By United Press) 3 New York, June 9—Although the. day started in New York with the sun” hiding behind the clouds, the temperature threatened to exceed yesterday, the hottest of the day—=86 degrees. (By United Press) Chicago, June 9—A cooling west- ern breeze brought relief to suffer- ing Chicago today. Five persons died from the effects of the heat yesterday. The temperature was 88 degrees. There Were many mad dogs and scores of prostrations PADUCAH WILL REACH DETROIT NEXT MONDAY For the benefit of -the mothers | who have boys on board the U. S. Navy boat “Paducah” the following message received this morning from E. A. Barkeris given in full: “Que- bec, June 8, 1922—Just six days since we left Portsmouth. Every- thing working perfectly except the weathers First two days were ter- rible. Fog and heavy .sea. Most everyone seasick. Fog lifted Wed- nesday. - Since then everyone com- fortable. Will be .in Detroit the 12th, ‘Send night letters there.” ) “E. A. Barker.” BULK OF ROAD MONEYS SPENT ON ACTUAL WORK Figures Show About 5 Cents of Trunk Highway Dollar Spent for Overhead Minnesota highway department overhead expenses are taking only slightly over five per cent of the trunk highway funds, compared to ‘the 7 per cent average in other states. General administration, surveying, engineering, superintendence — ev- erything from rent of the new head- quarters building in St. Paul to the wages of the survey party cook—is covered by the figure which further establishes the economy with which the department is managed, Admin- istration costs, which include the sal- aries of executives and headquarters and many field employees, rental and other general office expenses, are more than covered by the annual fund of $150,000, less than 1% per cent of the business volume. Engineering and superintendence accounts for the big part of the remaining 4 per cent. The figures from the official rec- ords are given this week in'a bulle-|; tin from the state highway depart- ment in: answer to inquiries follow- ing revival - of unfounded reports that comparatively little road money was. going on the roads. They show that nearly 95 cents out of every trunk highway dollar goes into road betterments and the rest for: engi~ neering and other necessary items. J. T. Ellison, -assistant sota showing is among the most fa- vorable in comparison with those of other states. While the Minnesota overhead aggregates a little more than 5 per cent, he said, that on maintenance is but 3% per cent, and for new construction is about 6 per cent, or less than the general aver- age for other states. All expenses except amounts paid to contractors are included in construction over- head, he explained, while the main- tenance item embraces everything except the wages of the patrolfien and other expenses going directly in- ' to road. betterments. highway | | commissioner, said that the Minne-|. BY RAIL BOARD Reduc!ian Now Plnnned will Effect 250,000; Amount Is Not Announced SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO APPEAL TO PRESIDENT = § . Statistical - Experts of Rail Union Prepare Analysis of Wages and Living “Jnited Press) 2 9.—Another wage 1,000 men, is being % g nited States Rail- became known 3 (a Chi- tion, it is ex- pe ) 'd next week and\ the threats of wo, % WS been cut. The n ‘of the board will trim _.«ages of clerks, station- ary firemen and other employees. The amount of the decrease was not -announced. (By United Press) ) Cincinnati, June 9.—Drafting of an appeal to President Harding to prevent the $109,000,000 wage cuts recently ordered by the United States Railroad Labor Board, to become ef- fective July 1, was begun here by a special committee. “Suspend the wage reductions un- til we have had an opportunity to prove to you the disastrous effects which the enforcement will have on the workers,” was to be the gist of the appeal. Statistical experts of the railroad unions began ‘preparations today of a detailed analysis of the wages and cost of living situation. This report will be included in the appeal. It will show, union officials said, the wage reductions will put the shop craft and .maintenance of way on a starvation basis, —es BUSINESS COLLEGE CLOSES DAY SCHOOL CLASSES TODAY Announcement has been made that the Bemidji Business (ollege will close its day school this afternoon for the summer months. The night school will continue until June 23. After enjoying a summer vacation the school will be re-opened with day and night classes during the first week in September. This school has enjoyed a steady growth during the past few years and especially so since the school has been moved to its new quarters. Indications are that the opening of the fall term will see an increased enrollment., BABCOCK HIGHWAY MAPS ARE FREE ON REQUEST The Pioneer this &eek received from the Minnesota: highway depart- ment a hmnted supply. of state trunk highway maps for free distribution among its readers. Pérsons having use for a map may, procure one by calling at the Pioneer office. The trunk route map, 17x21 inch- es, is printed on strong paper. It shows all the so-called Babcock roads with their official numbers corre- spending to those on the yellow star markers along the routes. Also, paving, graveling and other improve- ments on each section are shown. ‘A suggestion is made that the map be framed by hotel and garage keepers and other business houses with the weekly road condition bulletins pug- lished in daily newspapers. This will supply a complete trunk highway condition service at slight expense. Charles M .Babcock, state highway commissioner, published the map as required by law. Newspapers volun- teered to circulate them { and the postage saving is heing{ used for more maps to supply a la§ger num- ber of highway users without in- creased expense to the state. The supply is limited, however, and those desiring maps should call for them before the supply is exhnus{ed, MUNICIPALITIES LEAGUE TO MEET AT CROOKSTON The ninth annual convention of the League of Minnesota Munici- palities will be held in Crookston June 21-22. The Mayors Confere- ence association and the Minnesota section of the American Waterworks association meet jointly with the league. The convention, /therefore, will e of unusual interest. The convention will be called to order at 9:30 Wednesday forenoon, June 21, with President L. C. Hodgson, ex-mayor of St. Paul, presiding. An interesting program has_Yeen ar- ranged which includes a numiber of important committee reports. Reports will be heard from the committees on public safety, judi- cial decisions, public health, sewer- age and sanitation, waterworks, mu- nicipal accounts and budgets, tax- ation and assessments, parks, play- grounds and city plans, charters and legislation. On the afternoon of the second day of .the convention, the annual business meeting will be held and officers will be clected. The next place of meeting will also be sclect- ed at that time. DETROIT TOURNAMENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 25 v The inter-city golf tournament between the golfers of Detroit and Bemidji to be staged at Detroit has been scheduled for Sunday June 25, instead of Sunday June 18. At that time i tis expected that the Bemidji club will be largely represented, a large number having already signi- fied their intention of attending. Transformation NUSIC MAKING GREAT STRIDES IN THIS CIPY List oé Students Compiled by Musical Art Club Is of Special Interest CITY HAS REASON TO BE PROUD OF TALENT Band, Voice, Violin, Orchestra, Piano and Club Students Listed by Committee Bemidji is making great strides in musical lines at the present time, and this is especially noticeable from the fact that so many young people have become interested in the study of music. The_student committee of the Be- midji Musical Art club has compiled a list of the various students engagcd in active study and the committee takes pleasure in presenting this list to the public. Some of the names appear several times, indicating a versatility of talent possessed by a number of individual workers. A few of the students are from out of town who come here each week for their lessons. Altogether, the city of Bemidji has reason to be justly proud of its musical talent and those studying or intending to study music in Bemidji have reason to be cncouraged by the public in general. Seventy-one are listed as members of the Juvenile band. They are as follows: Cornet section—Charles Johnston, Reid Elwell, Winthrop Batchelder, Fred Bourcier, Angus Vandersluis, Charles. Funk, Oscar Baney, George Thompson, Terry Frost, Buunmm Kolbe and Lloyd Lind. Alto scction—Raymond Manecke, George Gillean, Robert Koehn, Emer- son VanDervort, Donald Hayes, Tom Wright, Raymond Breen and Basil Brittan. Baritone section—Donald Henry, Lester Kichl, Louis Cohen and Lloyd Hazen. Trombone section—Robert John- ston, Victor Jahr, Lester Winklesky, (Continued on Page 8.) CHIPPEWA SUIT AGAINST UNITED STATES DISMMISSED Washington, June 9—Justice A. A. Hoeling in the supreme court of the District of Columbia has dismis- sed the suit brought by John Morri- son, president of the Chippewa coun- cil, in which he sought to restrain the sceretary of [the interior and the commissioner of Indian affairs from further administering the affairs of the Chippewa Indians in Minne- sota. TEACHERS OF NATION WILL MEET IN BOSTON National Educational Associa- tion Convention Is to Unite Educational Effort Washington, June 9, (Capital News Service),—“On to Boston’ iy the cry in educational circles. The Na- tional Education Association, which has united teachers for 65 years, will hold a monster convention in Bos- ton July 2 to 8, inclusive. The mem- bership of the association is now about 100,000, and twice the number of delegates which were expected at Des Moines last year are expeted at Boston. The general theme for the pro- gram is “Education and the Demo- cratic awakening,” emphasizing the connection between the great demo- cratic impulse following the war and the intensified interest in every phase of educational endeavor. Among those who will address the sessions are Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs; Alvin M. Owsley, national director of the Americani- zation Legion; Mrs. Maude Wood Park, president of the National League of Women Voters; Freder- ick J. Libbey, secretary of the Na- tional Council for the Reduction of Armaments, and Gov. Channing H. Cox, of Massachusetts, who will wel- come the teachers. Dr. W. G. Cove, president of the National Association of Teachers of England and Wales, is making a special trip to America to attend the Boston convention. M. B. A. HOLDS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY NIGHT The Modern Brotherhood of Amer- jca will meet in regular session Mon- day cvening, June 12, at the new Moose hall at 8 o’clock. All mem- bers are required to be present. Following the business meeting, dancing will be enjoyed, music to be furnished by the Melody boys. SEVERAL NEW ROAD JOBS LET BY COUNTY BOARD Bids Requested for Work on Road From East Bemidji to Mississippi Outlet A number of road contracts were let by the board of county commis- regular monthly session here this weck. Included in these is the contract let to A, J. Moen at $6,400 on the road to conncet Thief River Falls with Red Lake. This amount of money will not complete the road but the action taken assures residents of the community affeeted that a road to Red Lake will be con- structed. Completion will probably take place next year. sioners in Other road jobs which were let this week include Job No.2211, which includes five miles of road from east of Tenstrike to the state road south of Blackduck. This con- tract went to Charles Begeman on a bid of $5,585.78. Charles Carter was awarded the contract on Job No. 2212 for a road running south of Tenstrike and connecting with the Twin Lakes road for a distance of about three miles on a bid of $5,207. .64 Joh. No. 2213, from Fagan's Spur in Taylor township south a distance of two miles, was also award- ed Charles Carfer on a bid of $1,061. 93. Job No..2214 for a road south- east in Tay township to connect the south side of Twin Lakes with the state road, a distance of about four mil was let to Paul Halupt- zok of 'lrn\lrlk(‘ for $6,018.38. The county board appropriated $2,- 000 to be spent in building a road one and one-halft miles .in length for the bridge on the south side of Big Lake to the dam on the Missis- sippi river cast of Bemidji. Al- though this r is short, it is of great importance to the citizens east of this city. Bids will be reccived at the next meeting of 'the board on the road from the/East Bemidji school north through thd Ruggles timber to the bridge at the outlet of the Missis- sippi river, Bonds amounting to $39,000 have been sold to the Lincoln Trust and Savings bank of Minneapolis to com- plete work on Judicial ditch No. 25. The board also sold bonds to the amount of $5,000 to the First Na- tional bank of Bemidji for work to be done on county ditch No. 6. Residents of Nebish have petition- DISPUTESHOLD BUSINESS BA STATESB Statistician Indicates 'Several Factors Responsible for Slowness of Recovery BUILDING AND AUTO INDUSTRIES ACTIVE Babson Says There Is Still a Real Connection Between Religion and Business: | Wellesley Hills, Mass,, June 9.— Rogers W. Babson, the statitician, today indicated several of the fac- tors which are responsible for the slowness of business recovery. “The floods still continue to troub- le the Southwest,” said Mr. Babson. “Nearly four millions acres of land are said to be submerged, This tends to delay planting as well as to inter- fere with transportation and geneérsl' buying. With the exception of this flood situation and the lateness of spring, the crops are coming along very well. A little scare in the case of cotton will do no harm. Scares do not affect crops but only straight- en prices and make for business ac- tivity. “The four industries which are the most active at the present time are the building industries, railroad cquipment, public works, and auto~ mobile manufacturing. They are. all industries of a fundamental nature, Not only is development of these in- dustries giving temporary employ- ment, but they provide permanent and productive capital for the coun- try. This is especially true in the first three instances: building;-rail road equipment and public works. “Very hopeful reports come from the Michigan district. Mines which have not been opened for a year or two are now running on full time. Thousands of men in the mining' se¢- tions are now going back to work, and the whole Michigan district, looks more prospcrous, Although the. copper situation is still very flat, it is like a man flat on his back. There is only one way he can look and'that is upward. Michigan, during the next two years is apt to be a very busy state. “The mill situation in New Eng- land is upset. Thousands of people: are still out on strikes. Although both sides claim decided advantages, statisties are rather in favor of the cmployers. It is believed that a cut is incvitable, and it is only & ques- tion of what the cut will fe. When the mills are opened, wage reduc- tions will run from 10 to 20 per cent; although these reductions will do little good unless the workers feel right and are happy. As'some mills reopen, they will reopen on'an open-shop plan, although I believe that in many instances these manu- facturers will go back again and. deal with the union as soon as business becomes good and help scareei: . “Wage reductions apply not only to the textile industrics but to the shoe industries, and in some cases to the building industries. The Struc- tural Iron and Steel Workers: Union. in Syracuse, N, Y., have recently. ac- cepted a wage scale of a dollar an hour for all work. I emphasize that these labor conflicts—whichever side is to blame—are the ome important factor preventing business from com- ing back to normal. Both profits'and (Continued on Page 8.) WOOLWINE TO REOPEN VALENTINO CASE 00K (By United Press) Los Angeles, June 9.——D|suhqfiéd with the verdict of the justice who freed Rudolph Valentino, movie ac- tor, of a charge of bigamously mar- rying Winifred Hugnut, ' perfume manufacturer’s daughter, District Attorney Woolwine plans to reopen the case, according to. indications here today. e Woolwine’s plans were revealed when several subpocnas were ‘issned to appear today before the grand jury. The district attorney. refused ed for a new school building and { date for this hearing has been « July 15, to be held at Nebish. I { to disclose particulars, but stated:he is taling measures to prevent others from making similar ‘marriages’ ' *