davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-16
.ELEV VEN CHANGES IN
STATE CHARTER Up
Many Important Amendments Will
be Placed Before Voters of Mime
sofa at General Election
TWO WERE DEFEATED ONCE
Initiative, Referendum and Recall
Among Measures to be Submitted
to People First Always Pass

Eleven constitutional amendments
will be submitted to the voters Of
| Minnesota at the general election
November 8. At the 1912 election
seven amendments were presented by
the Legislature but only two pass
ed, one being the section authorizing
| the leYying of a good roads tax and
the other increasing the railroad
gross earnings. tax from 4 to 5 per-
cent.
The amendments to be submitted
this year follow in the order in which
/, they will appear on the ballot:
Initiative and referendum.
Increasing number Of associate
/ justices of Supreme Court from four
| to six, providing that no statute
shall be held unconstitutional by less
than five judges and that the clerk
shall be appointed by the court in
stead of being elected as at present.
Setting apart a revolving fund of
not over $250,0O0 from the school
and swamp land funds to be used in
constructing roads, bitches and fire
breaks in and around unsold school
and swamp lands.
Repeating constitutional provision
for the publication of the annual re-
port of the state treasurer.
Authorizing the investment of per-
manent school fund in mortgages on
improved farm lands within the
state
Increasing the term of probate
judges from two to four years.
To Vote on Seven Senators" Bill.
Limiting number of senators from
any one district to seven: commonly
known as the ':seven senator's bill.
Providing for the payment of
bounties to encourage the planting
and cultivation of useful forest trees.
Authorizing the setting apart Of
certain state lands as state forests
Providing for the recall of public
officials. :,
Authorizing the enactment by the
Legislature of laws taxing dogs and
from the funds derived from such a
tax provide for the damages sustain
| ed by the owners of domestic ami
mails by reason of injuries caused by
dogs.
The amendments relating to the
cages and the seven senators mea-
sure were submitted in 1912, both
being defeated. The Constitution
provides that an amendment must be
approved by majority of the voters
casting ballots at the election at
which it is submitted In 1912
there were 34O,678 votes cast and a
majority was 174,679. The vote
on all the amendments, however, was
far below the total cast and the two
amendments approved barely got by.
Believe First Will Pass
The amendment providing for the
initiative and referendum because
it is first on the ballot and because it
has been widely advertised, is gen
orally thought to be sure of passage
The Supreme Court changes propos-
ed may also be approved, but it is
generally believed that the others
will fall by the wayside because of
lack of interest, unless a vigorous
campaign is waged for their enact
ment into the organic law of the
state. It nearly always has proved
true in Minnesota that the first am
endment on the ballot gets the most
votes. Good work is being done for
the revolving fund law and it has
a good chance to pass.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-16
Elks To Meet Tonight

There will be a meeting of the
Elks this evening. AS many mem
bers as possible are urged to be in
attendance. .r 49,. III
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-16
URGES ACTION IN
SENATE FIGH I
James Reed, Well Known Blackjack
Merchant, Says in His Opinion
Present Situation is Critical
COMPLIMENTS W. B. STEWART
Refers To County School superintend-
ent as Being Well Qualified for
Place Sacrifice Too Much

It is the belief of James Reed, one
OF Beltrami county's most popular
and successful merchants, and who
is in business at Blackjack, that the
voters of this senatorial district are
not at all satisfied with the situation
which now exists
Mr.. Reed was in Bemidji yesterday
and when interviewed readily ex-
planned that he was opposed to the
candidacy of either Wilson or An
.drews, because of his belief that
neither can properly claim the seat
and because of the strong opposition
which both are arousing,
Interest Lacking y:
81 appreciate the seriousness of the
situation said Mr.. Reed, ssbut there
seems to be absolutely no interest in
the election of a state senator what
ever. Both candidates are regarded
as being out of the question. While
Eof course / cannot speak for the vot-
ers of the district at large, I have
not found single person who is
satisfied, and as Mr.. Andrews has Of
fered to withdraw from the race in
order that the situation may be clari-
fed, I think it would make many
friends for Mr.. Wilson, if he would
so announce himself
Favors Stewart
Mr.. Reed paid a high compliment
to w, B. Stewart of this city,, county
superintendent of schools. He said,
There is one man in Bemidji who
would make an ideal member of the
senate from this district He is quail
fed in every respect and would make
a legislator we might we'll feel proud
of. If we could cause w. b. Stewart
to become candidate for the posi-
tion his election would be assured.
He is a big man, knows the needs Of
this district and for years has been
one of its chief aids to progress
HE is not man who plays to
the grand stand,' but is of the kind
which secures results. Such is the
man we want to send to the next
session of the state legislature. He
has been urged to run, but in order
to do so he would have to. sacrifice
his position as school superintendent,
a place which he fills with rare.
ability, and which has caused him
to become known as one of the states
most successful educators. There Is
plenty of time to put man in the
race we can all get behind and plug
without any apology whatever. Let's
get together
Koochiching Dissatisfied
Politicians Of Koochiching county
are becoming more and more dissat-
isfed with the situation daily, and
two men are being prominently men
toned as candidates for the office.
With the Bemidji outlook as it is,
Wilson determined to run, and An
drews just as determined in case the
former is a candidate, the sister coun-
ty Of the district feels it has a
right to place candidate in the
field
N D.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-16

New York City has over 1000
women school teachers. Al. &
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-16

Oklahoma has seryeal women oil OPP
orators.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
.HILO RAILROAD COMPANY HAS
HAD UNSUCCESSFUL YEAR due
TO THE GENERAL DEPRESSION
Deficit Of S166 1884 Makes Aggregate Debit Balance Of
S311 1,572 268-lntereSt Coupons Due on April Remain
Unpaid-Management Takes Hopeful View of Future While
Relating Past Difficulties.

Gross earnings OF the Hilo Railroad
Company for the year ended June 80,
1914, were s436.404.71 and the operat-
ing expenses for the same period were
$256.240.31, leaving a surplus revenue
OF $3.50, ,16440 to meet fixed charges
Fixed charges. losses written OF and
loss on Kuhia bay ill contract aggre-
gated $346,903.94, which. deducting
the surplus revenue mentioned, left
a deficit for the year of $166, 1884.
This, added to a deficit Of $144,SS3.14
for the previous year. makes a debit
balance on net revenue account Of
$311 1.572.6S.
Interest coupons amounting to 1885,.
600. which were due on April 1, have
not been presented. This fact is ex-
planned at length, the gist Of the mat
ter being that the coupons are held
by parties making an advance of a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
While Battle Rages Wilson Seeks To Learn Kaers Attitude
JURY IS CHOSEN TO TRY JEFF MCARN
TRIAL WILL COMMENCE IN MORNING.

iby Attorney Lightfoot, one Of the
counsel fer the defense. were lengthy.
Attorney Lightfoot shifted to some ex-
tent the tactics which he employed
I yesterday when he examined Ernest
! K. Kaai
/ "Haye you any prejudice against
Mr.. McCarn," he asked Mr.. Kaai, "by
reason of any false statements to the
effect that Mr. McCarn had expressed
prejudice against the Hawaiians?
+. Even If Mr.. McCarn made statements
as being adverse to the Hawaiians as
a racer"
Mr.. Kaai did not answer at once.
Mr.. Lightfoot then asked him IL he
had read or heard any such state
ments. The juryman answered that
he did not remember.
did you ever hear that matter dis
cussed?" asked Attorney Lightfoot.
Mr.. Kaai answered in the negative.
IF some one were to come to you
and tell you that Mr.. McCan was
preiudiced against the Hawaiians,
would that affect your judgment?"
urged the attorney.
81 don't think So" answered Mr..
Kaai.
Have you any doubt?"
Mr.. Kaai hesitated.
"rYou have doubt, them" questioned
the attorney.
81 do not know how to answer that
question" replied the iuryman. IF !
thought IL was true. It might"
"If you had no knowledge that 1t
were true and had only been told that
it were true, would It make any differ.
ence?" asked Mr.. Lightfoot
City and County Attorney ]. w.
Cathcart objected at this point
''If Mr.. Kaai is sworn as juror In
this case, he would not allow any per-
son to approach him In that way"
said Mr.. Cathcart Counsel has said
that the statements, If there be any,
are false"
Even II the jurymen are sworn In,
there are one or two important people
in this town VINO would not hesitate
in going to the Jurors and endeavoring
to prejudice Mr. McCarn," exclaimed
Lightfoot.
mo one has attempted to iniure Mr..
that know OF" retorted Mr..
Cathcart.
Mr.. Lightfoot had no more to say to
Mr.. Kaai and passed him for cause.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17


Five cruisers ana converted com
merce destroyers, TWO Steam tankers
OF large fuel-carrying capacity, aho
~ passenger ana freignt steamers-,al
bearing the German flag-Were tooay
declared to have MADE rendezvous IN
the Marshall Islands
These islands. part OF germany
possessions IN the racine, ana some
1000 miles south OF Hawah. nave
lurnisaeo an Impromplu nayai pase
ana temporary maven lor merchsle
vessels since the war broke OUT ac-
coroing 10 fumor ina. COMES mere anu
Is confirmed az Iessel ai1er assssl .uh'
DER the German liae appears OH f1oho-
lulu ana makes IoI TINS port as re-
singe ron possible BRUSH OF japanese
cruisers
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

Following the dismissal Of but four
members by peremptory challenge,
and the drawing of a like number of
others, all of whom were passed for
cause by both the prosecution and the
defense, the jury which will try the
case Of District Attorney JEFF McCarn
before Judge William l.. Whitney in
the circuit court, was completed short
ly after IL o'clock this morning, sum-
marily sworn and given preliminary
instructions by the court. -.
The taking Of evidence in the case
will commence. at g o'clock tomor-
row morning and the hours of the trial
have been set from until 1890
O'Clock each week day until complet-
ed. ".
The entire three 'peremptory chal-
lenges were used by the defense, Cliff
ford Splitter, Samuel F. Mott and F.
E.. Steere being excused. Samuel A.
Baldwin, William H. Stone and Harry
A Franson we're drawn to fill their
places in the jury box. r. L. Auer-
bach was excused f the prosecution
and Lewis II. Underwood drawn. The
defense and prosecution both dealt
sparingly with their examination of
the new juryrnen. Two peremptory
challenges were waived by the prose
cution.
Except In one instance, the prosecu-
tion's examination for cause Of those
iurymen who were not questioned yes
terday morning. was brief, but from
three to four minutes being consumed
on each occasion. The examinations
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

balance OF sos, 500 on a certain note,
who agreed to purchase the coupons
under certain security and conditions
provided for repayment to them.
These facts are from the annual re-
port Of the president. B. F. Dilling-
ham, presented at the annual meeting
being held this afternoon at the Of
fee Of the company in the Stangen-
wald building.
"The earnings Of your company dur.
ing 12 months ending June 80, 1914"
the report says, have been great
disappointment to- the management.
Their efforts have, in quiet way,
been very strenuous. to build up traffic
in order to secure receipts sufficient
to meet operating expenses and all
fixed charges at least, at rates very
advantageous to the travelling and
shipping public"
Reference is made to the table that
shows the passenger traffic and mail
and express receipts to have declined
from $116.74s.0S in 1913. to $113, ,203.34
in 1914. 1t is remarked that the gen.
eral business conditions would ac-
count largely for the falling of in the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

large and small islands, is said to have
been made temporary base of sup
plies for the German cruisers and
fleet of transports and commerce de.
stroyers. At this point there was
stored more than $4,000 tons of coal
at the time the Staatssekratar-Kraetke
and the Honeymoon steamed for Ha-
waii.
Between 10 and II days is required
by the slower vessels in completing
the passage to Honolulu.
The news brought to this city that
a large fleet of German vessels will
so0n4 descend upon the port has been
received with much concern by. har-
Dor officials. Providing berths for
this amount of tonnage has assumed
problem of no mean proportions. It
is possible that all Of them will be
required to take up an anchorage off
the harbor. With the Prinz Walde-
mar, Pommern. Setcs and Staatssekre-
ta-Kraetke now berthed, all available
space allotted for refugees is com.
pletely occupied.
All Can Coal in the MarshalLs.
Coal from Shanghai, Manila, and
from ports in the Dutch East Indies is
said to have been going into the Mar
shalls in steady stream. At the time
the honeymoon was reported to have
steamed from Tsingtau, three German
freighters, each supplied with about
5000 tons of fuel, cleared from the
Philippines fer secret destination. 1t
was announced that these vessels were
taking coal to consignees in the. Cele-
bes. Later the steamers were reported
to have arrived at the Marshall ISL
ands.
It is no longer q secret at Honolulu
that practically all German steamers
cleared from Tsingtau on or before
August IL. Those remaining at the
German naval base after that date are
CONTINUED on page four)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
CURIO CONCESSION
TO BE ADVERTISED
By FAIR COMMISSION

The members Of the Hawaii Fair
commission this afternoon voted to ad-
vertise for bids on the concession in
the territory's building at the San
Francisco exposition. The person or
firm making the highest bid will have
the privilege of selling Hawaiian GU
rios and other articles in the Hawaiian
building, which articles will first be
passed upon by the commission. Sew
eral local dealers in and manufactur-
ers Of curios were present at the meet
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

refugees off port
Jaeschke this morning latest
islands, September arrival brings confirmation Of
cc Tsngtau 10 bocaded Repeated
that the German cruiser Leipzig close by Honolulu when
together develop
practically that arriving
Nurnbe
perhaps other German washps at Jaiuit or at
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

Upon the arrival of the Matson
steamer Matsonia at San Francisco
that vessel will go into drydock for a
cleaning and repainting, while force
of machinists will devote their ener-
gies to overhauling the engines and
readjusting the bearings. 1t is pre-.
dicted that the Matsonia viii return to
Honolulu on the regular schedule.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

ing and displayed articles which they
deem will draw the tourist trade.
A cablegram was forwarded G. w.
Dickey, the commissions architect, au-
thorizing him to complete four rooms
in the building which will be used by
the commissioners as living quarters
when they visit the exposition.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
Great Britain Redoubles Efforts
And is Raising Many More Troops
[kssociated Press servica oy Federal wireless.l

ASSOCIATED Press Federal Wireless1
LONDON, England, Sept. 17-Lord Kitchener told the
House of Lords in speech today that two cavalry and six
any divisions being constantly kept at full strength in
France Other divisions from garsons overseas he sa
route to join the color while territorial troops repac
ing the garrisons in Egypt, Malta and Gibraltar.
Two armies, he declared being assembled and a
fourth is being created Indian troops route.
He added that Field Marshal Frenchs latest report is
that the situation is unchanged and the troops cheerful
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
coNkLlNe HAS PAINFUL FALL

Private advices from New York re-
port David Lloyd Conkling, treasurer
of the Territory of Hawaii. as having
been unfortunate enough to fall
down subway stair and break open
an old injury He viii be in the hos
pitaI for a few days.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
TODAY'S MAJOR
LEAGUE RESULTS
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Brooklyn-chieago $, Brooklyn
(1o innings).
At Boston-5oston 5. st. Louis /.
At New York-NeW York 10, clnein,
natl 1.
At Philadelphia first game)-Phila.
deIphia s, Pittsburg 8; {seeond game)
Philadelphia 2, Pittsburg 0.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
HONOLULU PORT OF REFUGE
FOR MANY GERMAN VESSELS
HURRYING FROM MARSHALLS
NUREMBERG AND LEIPZIG
REPORTED IN SOUTH SEAS

JALUIT is GATHERING PLACE FOR KAISER'S VESSELS
TWO MORE MERCHANT STEAMERS, EvADlNG CAPTURE
AT TSINGTAU, REACH H0N0LULU-MANY MORE Ex-
PECTED HERE IN EFFORTS TO AVOID CAPTURE By
BRITISH AND JAPANESE FOES. s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
German Princes Shoun to Haze Been
Wounded IN Fighting Against Allies

BERLIN, Germany Sept 1-Casuaty lists for the Ger
forces in the field being published and give the total
casualties date 35 86 killed. wounded and missing This
weeks daily average 1900 and todays given 4563
Prince Otto Victor Sehoenberg brother Of the Princess
of Wied is among the dead.
Prince Joachim the Kasers youngest son. is convalescng
and Prince Karl the Kasers inaw is said to be
severely wounded by bullet in the thigh.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
reported Allies Victories Denied

Georg Rodek German consul in Hawaii gives out the
following message today attributed to authentic source in
New York City:
German government telegraphs that all reports Of Allies
victories The attempt to break through the Ger
man center was VictoriouslY repulsed "
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
SUGAR DROPS TO $50

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17.-Susar,
s6 degrees test, $50. Previous quota
tion, 6.o2.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At chIeago-New York z, Chicago 2.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 8, Cleveland l.
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Detroit s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
NON -COMM|TTAL REPLY IS
GIVEN BY CHANCELLOR But
FULLER ANSWER EXPECTED
ITALY APPEARS ON VERGE
OF GETTING INTO FIGHT

BELIEVED POPULAR PRESSURE WILL SOON MAKE GOVERN
MENT UNABLE TO STAY NEUTRA RAL-RUSSlA lNTlMATES
ITALIANS SHOULD SHOW MORE ACTIVITY IF HOPE TO
REGAIN TRENT AND ESTE-AUSTRl SUMMONS HER
LAST RESERVES.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
German Says Withdrawal Was Tactical

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. IA statement issued from
the German embassy here today after receipt Of advces from
Berlin says that the withdrawal Of the German left wing army
tactical manever which does affect the strategical
situation It denied that the retirement made in disorder
and reports heavy German losses in the retreat secuted
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
Pressure In Italy To Join Allies

ROME Italy Sept 1.-THE uneasiness and restessness Of
the Italians, both civil and military increasing.
Secret mobilization Of the troops everywhere mored
is believed that popular pressure will make
government unable maintain neutrality public opinion
camoring for Italy to make move against Austria
The situation has been rendered by limitations
from Russia coming through diplomatic channels that Italy
hopes ever to regain Austria Trent and Trieste her neutrality
now is not sufficient purchase price Russas attitude nd
Gates that unless Italy lines up actively with the Allies when
map of Europe is remade Italy will not get the territory
she is so anxious to call her own again.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
[Associated Press Service By Federal wlreless.l

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept 17.-Presdent Wilson an
nounced today that an inquiry made into ruors that the
Kaiser is willing to receive peace proposals has so far met with
non-commttal reply from the German chancellor.
is not indicated whether the inquiry reached the Kaiser
personally. The state department expects fuller answer
Little Change in Aisne Situation
LONDON, England Sept 1.-THE third day Of the great
and crucial Battle of Asne finds three million men locked In
death grips and battling with unprecedented fatalities along
battle line extending from Noyons Nancy The line Is 80
miles long.
Each side claims a slight advantage but more.
Heavy rains which have been falling for many hours
rendered fields and roads in many almost impossible
greatly hampering the movements Of cavalry forces In
number of instances the artillery particularly the heavy guns
have been stalled in the deep me and could be houg
into commanding positions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

BERLIN, Germany, Sept 17-According to official an
nouncement General Won Einen will replace General Won
Hausen aged 68 commanding the second army Won Hausen
being reported sick Quartemaster General Won Stein
places General Won Schubert commanding the fourteenth
serve corps
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17

lcontinued on page threel
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
German Cities Being Strengthened

LONDON, England, Sept. ia special despatch =
Reuters Telegram Company from Maesricht capital Of tn
province of Lmburg Netherlands says that the Germans
their cities Of Cologne Dusseldorf Wese an
Duisberg with additional fortifcations.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
from san FrsnssssE

Chiyo Maru. Sept. ~.
Fer San FraneIsco.
Matsonia, Sept. 22.
Prom Vancouver:
Makura, Oct. 2.
For Vancouver:
Niagara. Oct. 6.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-17
Paris Says Situation Little Changed


WASHINGTON D. c. Sept 1.-THE war situation .
Prussia Austria and Servia temporarily quiescen today "A
battles or important being reported to washington
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-06-12

Edwin Gorwinb one Of the old SOL
diers of Burton, Kansas. died at his
home in that city last Saturday, aged
eightyseven years. The Gorwin and
the McMullen families came to Kan
sas from Pennsylvania in 1877, at
which time Mr.. Gorwin located near
Burton while the McMullens came cn
to Barton county. He was an Eng
hshman by birth and by thrift and
industry had acquired a great deal
Of property. He was a man who
was deeply religious and was one Of
the leading members Of the Presby-
terrain chunch and was one Of the o.
ficers of the State Presbytery, and
in addition to visiting here many
times with the McMullen families
had attended many church sessions
in this city and had many warm
friends here who will be grieved +;
hear Of his death. The funeral ser
vices were held at Burton Monday
and were attended by Miss Ella Nc
Mullen and ]. E. McMullen Of this
city.