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

The Pioneer is the oaly daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and . nas the largest circulation ia Northern Minnesota. =, Vote In North End of County Changes Total; - Advocates Now Lead Lead of 242 Votes Likely Not to be Overcome by Missing Precincts WEDNESDAY’S LEADERS INCREASE MAJORITIES Bridgeman, Noonan, Johnson, Kcefod, Moon, Hall and J. R. Johnson Elected With praciteally all of the returns in from the north end of the county, 63 precincts indicate that county ui- vision will carry by a small major- ty. The vote in the 63 precincts with a number of small south Bel- trami county precincts yet to be heard from, stands 2750 to 2508, a majority of 242 votes for division. This lead will hardly be overcome, acording to present indications. This is practically the only change in the line-up on the county ballot over yesterday’s returns although county candidates who led the vote yesterday continued to pile up great- er leads in mogt instances, as addit- ional precincts were heard from. Fifty-four precincts gave the fol- lowing votes: " For representatve in congress from the Sixth district: Harold Knut- son 3463, Peter J. Seberger, 1227, 2nd John Knutsen, 402. For state senator from the Bel- tiami-Koochiching ~ district, Harry Bridgeman, 3462, and F. J. McPart- lin, 1717. Reports from Koochi- ching ccunty indicate that Bridgeman is giving McPartlin a hard run there and show that_the Bemidji candidate is elected without a doubt. For representative in legislature from the 62nd district; William ‘T. Noonan, 3291, Opsahl 1976, giving Noonan the office-by a large major- ity. For county auditor: A. D. Johnson 3838, James L. George 1498, elect- ing Johnson, present auditor by a three to one vote. For register of deeds: C. O. Moon 3076, and C. A. Huffman 2348, re- electing Moon. For county sheriff: Julius R. John- .son, 3116, and Andrew Johnson 2469, gving Julius Johnson the office over the present sheériff by a large ~majority. For Judge of Probate: S. M. Koe- fod 2848, 0. M. Skinvk 2485, elect- ing Koefod who now holds that of- fice by appointment for the unex- pired term of J. F. Marris, deceased. For county attorney: Graham M. Torrance, 3156, and C. M. Ascham 2176, re-electing Torrance for anoth- er term. F or county superintendent' of schools: Miss Ethelyn Hall 3376, and J. C. McGhee, 2175, electing Miss Hall over the present superintend- | ent. In 17 precincts of the third com- missioners district the vote stood: Morrison 493, Hayes 513, indicating the re-election of Hays as county commissioner. Fifty-four precincts of Beltrami county gave the following vote on the state ballot: For United States Senator: Ship- stead 2109, Kellogg 1944, and Anna Dickey Olesen 663. For, governor: Preus 2379, John- (Continued on Page 8.) FARM BUREAU TO PROBE CHARGES OF BOYCOTT Charges that manufacturers of harvesting machinery have boycotted dealers who handle products of the Minnesota prison will be investigated Ly officials of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federaton. It is reported that dealers “have been told that unless they drop'the prison line, they will not be permitted to handle other equipment. “Farmers in Minnesota last year were saved $150,000 on their bill for rison machinery,” said J. F. Reed, ident, “largely through the co- cperation of the Farm Bureau with the prison authorities. ‘Minnesota’ equipment, the trade name under which the products are sold, is grow- ing in popularity and we strongly suspect that the boycott reports are a part of the renewed campaign to edit ‘Minnesota’ machines. If these reports are found to be true, the full force of the Minesota Farm Burcau movement will be used to re- veal the source from whic they came. - —— o gt § MAYOR GARLOCK URGES ARMISTICE OBSERVANCE Proclamation Urges -Bemidji Business Places to Close and Help Celebrate Mayor A. V. Garlock has issued the following proclamation to Be- midji citizens for their guidance rel- ative to Armistice, Day, Novedber 11: “Whereas, the 11th day of Nov- ember is one of paramount signifi- cance to the community, state and nation in that it is the aniversary of the Armistice which terminated the recent World War in a victory for the cause of humanity and de- mocracy against the strongest or- ganizaton of autocratic force known in history, and “Whereas, by the laws of our state, Armistice Day, November 11, has been constituted a legal holiday on which no public business shall be transacted except in case of nec- esity, and p “Whereas, the Ralph Gracie post No. 14 of the American Legion has made extensive arrangements for the proper and fitting observance of Armistce Day, November 11th, in the City of Bemidji and it is the sacred duty of this community to (Continued on Page 8.) BASKETBALL CANDIDATES HOLD MEETING TONT Candidates for the City basketball team are to meet at the new armory tonight at 7:30 for an organization meeting, according to an announce- ment made by R. B. Lycan, chair- man of the committee for the Bemid- ji Fire Department, which is spon- soring the organization and conduct of a team this season. The armory will be heated and showers will be available for those who desire to work out tonight. Regular practice periods will be announced at this meeting and it is expected that much interest will be shown. There is a possibility that Norm- an. Kinksley, center, and Art Bar- rett, forward, may be secured for this team, since negotiations are now beingl carried on Mith these men. All players are to be paid either a straight salary or by the game. N Minnesota: Cloi Friday. Probably rain 1 west. Warmer in southwest: "{IDJI DAILY PIONEER BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 9, 1922 PRICE 3¢ *_. yed ELECTED SENATOR FROM BELTRAMI-KOOCHCHING H. A. Bridgeman Harry A. Bridgeman of Bemidji thas been elected to the State Senate from the Beltrami-Koochiching dis- trict beyond doubt. He defeated F. J. McPartlin of ‘International Falls for his office. In addition to secur- ing a majority of close to 2,000 n Beltrami county, he gave McPartin a very close race in Koochiching county. HIGH SCHOOL TO HOLD ARMISTICE EXERCISES Due to the fact that Armistice Day comes on; Saturday, the students of the Northern Minnesota high school will celebrate this event on Friday afternoon at 2:45. The students are also expected to join in the pub- lic observance of the day Saturday. An excellent program, fitting to the occasion has been prepared. The American Legion is supplying the main number on the program, name- ly, an address by F. P. Wirth of the State Teachers college. Mr- Wirth, as an ex-service man and a member of the American Legion will have an interesting and inspiring message. - The Junior-Senior high school . greatly! appreciates the co- operation. gven by the Ametican Legion. Other numbers on the program are: Vocal solo by Beth Evans Yaple; readng by Dorothy Marchant; “America, The Beautiful”, by the assembly. The public is most cordially in- vited to join with the school in this celebrationr at ‘the second, regular assembly of the high school. ODD FELLOWS TO ENJOY SUPPER FRIDAY NIGHT The first of a series of suppers will be served to all 0dd Fellows at the K. C. hall over the Nangle store Friday evening at 6:30. This plan was inaugurated last year with great success and will again be car- ried out beginning Friday . All 0dd Fellows are urged to be present at the supper and remain for the regular lodge session which starts at 8:00 o‘clock. Degree work will be a part of the session. Legion Committee Urging Public Urged To Do Saturday Buying Tomorrow; Stores To Observe Armistice Co-operating with the merchants of Bemidji so that the stores might suffer no great handicap and that the buying public might be cared for in the est way possible Friday and Friday evening, the committee of the Ralph Gracie post of the Ameri- ca Legion has communicated with the entire telephone subscriber list in and out of the city to urge them to do their usual Saturday shoppng Friday and Friday evening. This action has been taken by the com- mittee and merchants so that prac- tically all places of business may be closed Saturday to give all an op- portunity to observe Armistice Day with the American Legion or as they see fit. Every telephone subseriber in the city and surrounding territory has ben or is being urged to do on Fri- day all shopping necessary before Monday. In order to accomodate the shoppers, a large number of the stores’ will remain open Friday ev- ening, most of them having already signified this intention. In other words, Friday will be Saturday as far as business is concerhed. Arrangements have been made with the Crookston Lumber company whereby that organizaton has agreed to hold “pay-day” Friday instead of Saturday. On account of the near- ness to the close of the sawing seas- on, the mill will operate Saturday, but all ex-service men will be grant- ed leave for the day if they wish, it is understood. Saturday’s Shopping Friday MUSICAL ART CLUB HAS FINE PROGRAM FRIDAY The Bemidji Musical Art club pro- gram for Friday afternoon will have for its subject “Americanization.” The meeting will be held at 4 o’clock in the rooms of the Civic and Com- merce association and all members are urged to be prompt that the meet- ing may begin on time. The speaker for the afternoon will be Judge C. W. Stanton who will dis cuss the vital influences of music on Anmericanization. The saxaphone section of, the Boys band will play two marches, Mrs. John Claffy will read “Stars and Stripes in Flanders,” and Mrs. A. J. McMillan ‘will sing “In Flanders Field,” by Borgen. Mrs. McMillan will also lead the community sing- ing. The songs will be “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “America’ and “Star Spangled Banner.” The members who will respond to roll call by giving a current musieal event are Mrs. T. J. Burke, Mrs. G. M. Torrance, Mrs. F. S. Arnold, Mrs. R. E Richardson, Mrs. Wilbur Lycan, Arvilla Anderson, Kat e Dillon, Carol Knox, Hazel Ibetrson and Mabel Croon. Members ere asked to send in the items if they canmot be present in person to read them. The club is fortunate in having on this program two piano solos by Miss Jeanette Smith, sister of Mrs. A. G. Jacobsen. Miss Smth is artive in musical work through North Dakota. Her numbers will be “Murmuring Zephyrs” by Jensen and “Warrior Song” by Heller- . WINTER ROADS PROGRAMWILL SPEED UP HORK Bids Asked on More Than 150 Miles of Graveling, Also Grading and Bridges WINTER WORK PLANNED TO SPEED GOOD ROADS Babcock Continues Plan to Give Employment When It is Most Needed Charles M. Babcock, state highway commissioner, has announced a pro- gram of winter work or tl.e trunk highways covering more than 150 miles of gravel surfaciig, some grad- ing improvements and several Lew bridges. Bids are to be orencd Nov. 28 at the rented headquarters of the highway department in St. Paul Work is to be pushed as fast as con- ditions will permit under a plan to put the newly improved sections in the best shape by spring, according (to John H. Mullen, assistant highway commissioner and chief highway en- gineer. The winter program of highway work is in line with the policy in- augurated a year ago to furnish em- ployment to farmers and tegms when it is most needed in many localities. The_jobs listed are estimated to take the labor of more than 1,000 men and teams, or a proporti‘nfl;lte number of trucks and drivers;“during the (Continued on Page 8.) EDUCATIONAL WEEK TO BE NATIONWIDE AFFAIR President to Proclaim Week From Dec. 3 to 9 and Also Urge Assistance ‘Washington, Nov. 9 (Capital News Service)—Sponsored by the Bureau of Education, the National Educa- tion Association and the American Legion, a drive to assist educators and education means and methods, will be conducted in December from the second to the ninth of he month. Governors of the states and people in the states are to be called to act. in favor of education by a presi- dential proclamation, jaccording to plans made public by the Hon. J. J. Tigert, Commissioner of Education. Each day of the campaign is to be dedicated to some one particular ed- ucational work. One of the results hoped for from the drive is an increase in public consciousness of the need of more inB money spent on the schools. Speak- ing of this, Dr.-Frank Ballou, Sup- erintendent of Schools in the Nation’s says: The financial resources provided for public education are not suffic- jent to do more that maintain the educational standards existing before the war. The war revealed educa- tional conditions which demand larger appropriations for public ed- ucation. There is a real danger that the financial burdens of the war are likely to be visited upon the pub- (Continued on Page 8.) RETURNED TO OFFICE OF BELTRAMI- PROBATE JUDGE S. M. Koefod \ Judge of Probate S. M. Koefod, who was appointed to that office by Governor Preus after the death of Judge J. F. Harrs, is the successful candidate for re-election. He was opposed by O. M. Skinvik, who gave him an interesting contest in sec- tions of the south end of the county. Koefod, however, carried the north end of the county very strongly, his former home being in that section. RE-ELECTED ATTORNEY OF BELTRAMI COUNTY G. M, Torrance County Attorney Graham M. Tor- rance has been re-elected by the vot- ers of Beltrami county to again fill that office, according to the returns |ing it all on the levy for the coming There seems little | year, as would have been necessary already reported. doubt of his election, according to present returns. He was opposed by C. M. Ascham, also of Bemidji, who gave him a very close contest in some districts. Torrance has ably held this office for several terms. LEGIGN POST TO HOLD MEETING THIS EVENING All members' of the Ralph Gracie post of te American Legion and all other interested ex-servce men are urged to attend the regular meeting | of the post to be held this evening at 8 o’clock at the rooms of the Be- midji Civic and Commerce association Completed plans for the observance of Armistice Day Saturday, Novem- ber 11, will be presented by the gen- eral charman, N. E. Given, and the various sub-committee chairmen. A number of important announce- ments are to be made at this meet- ing and it is especially desired by the officers of the post that there be a large attendance in order to create additional enthusiasm toward Armis- tice Day and its observance. Every member who attended the last reg- ular meeting of the post is expected to be present tonight. ST. PAUL PARTY WILL BE ENTERTANED AT BIG BASS Dannie Hogan of St. Paul, pur- chaser of the 127 acres on Big Bass lake, formerly owned by the county of Beltrami, was to arrive in Be- midji today. He is accompaniced by Detective Tom Brown, Dr. Plank- ers and Patrick Fallon, all of St. Paul. They will be entertained at Harry S. Suding’s private cottage on Big Bass Lake. Judge J. F. Gib- bons, Martin Dunn and Andy Mc- Nabb will also be guests. Mr. Hogan will also make arrange- ments for building plans while here. The party also expects to take in the deer season and cnjoy the pleas- ures of Northern Minnesota. y Small ipparently Carries Majori Nonpartisan v:Leagu‘e ' Strikes Vital Points In Northwest Section BOTH BEMIDJI BOND PROPOSITIONS CARRY| Levy Will Now Be Spread Over Five Years Instead of All This Year Two city bond issues voted on at the general clection Tuesday carried providing for the issuance of bonds on the permanent improvement fund and thus spreading the levy over.a period of five years instead of plac- had the issues failed to carry. Proposition No. 1, providing for the issuance of bonds to the amount of $40,000 to pay off warrants is-! sued in payment for the White Way lighting tem, carried by a vote of 987 to 7 The vote by wards W no 138; Second ward 128; Third ward—yes 134, no 129; Fourth ward—; 5, no 170; Fifth | ward—yes 90, no 150. Proposition No. 2, providng for the issuance of bonds to the amount | of $10,000 to pay off warrants is- i yment for the Detention cd by a vote of 998 to | ards was as 266, no | , no 136; | (Continued ou rage 8) TWO STATE AMENDMENTS | GIVEN BIG MAJORITIES Two amendments to the state con- titution, one providing for a sub- stantial change in rural credits and the other for the collection of a tonnage tax on iron ore, carried in Bemidji by a large majority and cvi- dently carried in about the same pro|j porton throughout the entire county and the state as g whole. Amendment No. 1 received the following vote in Bemidji: First ward—Yes 876, no 120; Second— | yes354, no 74; Third—yes 242, no | 42; Fourth 360, no 61, Fifth —yes 200, no 55, making the total in Bemidji 1532 yes and 352 no. Amendment No. 2 received the fol- lowing vote in Bemidj yes 341, no 155; Second s 365, no 70; Third—yes 217, no 36; Fourth es 323, no 68; Fifth—yes 167, no 66. That the business men of Bemidji and the city as a whole is in favor of a rural eredit change to assist the | farmers is evidenced byethe vote on Amendment No. 1. Republicans Clinging To Control of Next Congress M. W. KNOX PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY THIS MORNING Myron W. Knox passed away very suddenly with heart failure at 7:30 this morning at his home, 1117 Park avenue. Mr. Kunox was born near Attica, N. Y. in 1865 and he was 67 years of age last May. He was united 1n marriage to Miss Hattie Gardner at Weathenfield Springs, N. Y., July 18, 1880. He moved to Minnesota with his family 34 years ago, making his home.at Red Wing and other points in this state, having been a resident of Beltrami county for nearly 20 years, wherc he was well and favorably know. Two years ago last September, Mr. and Mrs. Knox moved with four of their children to Bemidji from their farm at Pleasant Valley. Mr. Knox was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city. Funeral arrangements will not be completed until after the arrival of sons and daughters residing at a distance, but it is expected that the services will be held Sunday after- noon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. L. P. Warford, pastor. Besides a host of friends, the de- ceased leaves to mourn his loss his wife and eleven children: his daugh- ters, Misses Carol, Bess and Flor- ence of Bemidji, Mrs. Carl Jones of Nebish, Mrs. William Betts, St. Mar- es, Ida., Mrs. Carl Leudtke, Webster City, S. D., and Mrs. A. L. Halquest of Cincinnatti, Ohio, and sons, C. W. Knox, Robbinsdale, Lawrence Knox, Minneapolis, N. L. Knox of Nebish and Donald of this city. Mr. Knox also leaves one sister and two brothers living ncar Warsaw, N. Y. + + ——t s ane — 1 1 1 R G. O. P. Majority To Be Only Eight or Ten; Overturn Is A Big Surprise (By United Press) (By Lakrence Martin) Washington, Nov. 9—Republicans continued to cling to control of the next congress by a slender thread as the slow progress of counting of returns from Tuesday’s election was continued. Available figures today show that the house stood, republicans, 220; democrats, 210, socialist, 1; Inde- pendents 1; with three scattered dis- tricts not heard from. These figures were expected to be ised somewhat later as they con- »d to the republicans some d tricts still listed by the Democrat: as doubtful in the senate. The re- publican majority will be 8 or 10, depending on the results of two close ! conte In Utah, Senator King was not yet certain of his re-election, though he was leading in early morn- ing returns by more than 1700. North Dakota returns were ncom- plete because of bad weather and the |, consequent delay in getting the count from the rural districts. Therefo it is uncertain whether J. F. T. O Connor, democrat, or Lynn J. rraz- ier, republican, had won. Overnight returns seem to make | certain the defeat of two republic stalwarts. In the west, Senator Miles Po dexter, W, ngton, W by C. C. Dill, his democ] saty, and Senator Frank B. Kellogg, | 2 (Continued on Page 8.) | seats hav [E— Governor Preus Holds Only Small Margin But is Claiming Election NONPARTISANS GAINING IN STATE LEGISLATURE Defeat Big of Kellogg Called Surprise; Sure of Victory Frazier (By United Press) St. Paul, Nov. 9—Governor Preus had a lead of 15,347 this afternoon against Magnus John- son, nonpartisan candidate for the office of governor of Mnn. esota. Returns from 2,699 precincts gave Preus 250,658 and Johnson 235,311, The election of Preus by a majority of about 9,000 is indi- cated. (By United Press) Fargo, Nov. 9—Ins1411 pre. cincts of the state’s 2,015, this morning, J F, T. O'Connor, dem- ocrat, endorsed by the I. V. A. had 76,826 votes and Frazier, 70,824. In 1390 precincts, Nes- tos had 89,623 and Lemke, 54,- 344, (By United Press) (By D. D. Meredith) St. Paul, Nov. 9—The most start- ling thing about the’G. 0. P’s turn- over in this section is the fact that te Nonpartisan League struck the most vital points. Two United States enatorial and three congressional been taken from the Re- publican party. In Minnesota, Nonpartisans and others aligned against the Republi- can admi ation will control a ma- ity of the senate. The lower house may see many storms, the league holding about 40 ts. A gain of 14 seats is appar- ent on returns now available. The republicans will have about 90 seats. In North Dakota, legislation may be changed to Nonpartisan control again, although balloting was slow and no definite line-up was obtain- able early today. In South Dakota the League is be- lieved to have gained several legis- lative seats. Governor Preus in Minnesota held only ight margin of 15,000 votes over his nonpartisan opponent, Mag- nus Johnson, carly today, and there possiblity that the 1,000 pre- cin ill outstanding would cut his majority co erably. The gover- nor, however, w not worried and claimed the election. The Nonpartisan League might have been expected to gain some minor offi Prediction forecast allowed for that, but the league, rid- ing on a wave of anti-administr: tion sentiment that followed demo- cratic line-ups in the ecast and eise- where, ousted the big guns of repub- licanism here. The first ndication of revolt came last June when Porter J. McCumber, for 25 years a leader of the G. 0. P. in Washington, was defeated by Lynn J. Frazier, Nonpar- tizan, for the senatorial nomination in North Dakota. I r is now certain of victory over J. O’Connor, democrat, although res early today tke later leading by about 7,000. (Continued on Page 8) CLINIC WILL BE HELD IN BEMIDJI TOMORROW A chest and lung clinic will be neld at the offices of Drs. Garlock & Garlock tomorrow with Dr. R. L. Liney of Lake Julia sanatorium in <lLarge, assisted by Miss Beth Mac- Grogor, Red Cross public health nur This clinic is being held un- der the auspices of the South Bel- trami county Public Health associa- ton and is absolutely free of charge. Persons who have been suffering from loss of weight, have a chronic any other symptom of tu- . urged to arrange to d this clinic. Early diagnosis ntial since it is shown that by treatment many lives have been ed from this dreadful disease. clinic here will be open to all s of any age and the advice ut will be of confidential nat- intended wholly for the welfare of the parties attending. Those who plan to attend are urped to make appointments with MacGregor, telephone 741-W, socn as possi waiting. show - ible to avoid tedious. ]