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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
NATIONS HIGHEST COURT REFUSES TO
SET ASIDE LEO FRANKS CONVICTION
HARRY THAW BEGINS
new FREEDOM FIGHT

New York, April 19.-Harry X.
Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, to-
day began a new and final fight to
escape return to Matteawan asylum.
Hearing of his last legal resort to
avoid being returned to the state
! hospital for criminal insane was
scheduled today in the supreme
court. Arguments were deferred un-
til Thursday. Briefs were filed.
The proceeding today was based
upon Thaw's third application for a
writ of habeas corpus since he was
extradited from New Hampshire. The
proceedings today were brought by
Thaw to test his~sanity. If found in
sane he will ask for a formal dis
charge from, custody, having been &C
qultted--because of insanity-of
numbering White in Madison Square
Garden nine years ago.
Thaw was forced to the proceed
ing today by the action of the SUI
preme court and Appellate Division
in denying that, after being acquit-
ted of conspiring to escape from Mat
teawan, he had the right to return
to MatteaWan. The courts held that,
having secured possession of Thaw,
the state, even after his acquittal for
alleged conspiracy, could hold him,
under the order of Judge Bowling
committing him as lunatic to Mat
teawan, return him to the asylum.
The habeas corpus trial today was
brought by Thaw for a new determ-
nation of his sanity His counsel
proposed today to ask for jury trial,
but the attorney generals Office con-
tends that this is not permissible.
Re-opening and "re-hash" of the
whole sordid story of Thaws in
fatuation for Evelyn Nesbit and his
killing of White was involved in tile
trial begun today. Many alientists
will be called Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
may also testify.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
COUNTY JAIL FLOODED
Mrs. Olson, Suffering From Insanity
Plugs Basin and Turns Water On /

: With water four inches deep the
first floor cell rooms of the county
Jail were flooded yesterday afternoon
when Mrs. O. B. Olson, of Nymore,
who is suffering from insanity, rip
ped open pillow and using feathers
stuffed the water basin. She then
turned on the water and it had been
running for some time before being
discovered. Mrs. Olson, who has
been committed to the, Fergus Falls
asylum on three occasions, was re-
leased from that institution five years
ago, but never discharged. Her be-
.havior of late has been such that her
return to- the asylum has been found
necessary. Deputy Sheriff. Denley
had much trouble in placing Mrs
Olson in custody. =. ..as
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
SECRETS TO BE EYEALED.
Theodore Roosevelt Promises That
Political Closets viii Be Opened
During Barnes Trial.
FORMER PRESIDENT DEFENDANT

Syracuse, N. Y, April Il .-During
the trial Of the Barnes Roosevelt suit
begun here today, Theodore Roosevelt
promises to open Republican state
organization closets and reveal some
political skeletons. William Barnes
is suing the former Republican pres.
ident and present Progressive leaders
to recover $4,000 damages for al.
legel libel. Bossism was the keynote
today. II T.. +
Amidst his prediction activities
last year, Roosevelt declared a BIZ
partisan agreement existed in this
state between the Republican and
Democratic organizations. He spe-
officially accused Barnes of being
politically leagued with Charles F.
Murphy. Barnes, although no long
er Republican state committee chair
man, is regarded still as state Repub-
lican leader. Murphy, as head OF
Tammany hall, is looked on as state
Democratic leader. Following the
colonels cry of combination
against Barnes, the Republican lead
er instituted his present libel action.
Barnes first petitioned the cases
trial in Albany county, his place II
residence. Before Supreme Court
Justice Chester at Albany, Roosevelt
some weeks ago moved for a change
of venue. The colonel alleges Barnes
controlled Albany county and an
impartial trial" was impossible for
him there. Justice Chester denied
the motion by the appellate division
at Saratoga, upon Rooseve1t's appeal,
fixing Onondaga county as the place
of trial. 49,, j. ..e.: e. :
A prevailing impression is that the
present court proceedings are rich in
possible revelations,s affecting not
only Albany county and New York
city politics but also state and even
national politics. : According to some
political observers the trial may tell
an interesting and Illuminating story
of all four. Roosevelt's friends de-
clare that he as New York's governor
used his opportunity to learn the EN-
pire States inside politics and he
stands ready, to share his alleged
knowledge with the public. !
That the defense will probe deeply
into many political operations on
Barnes part in Albany county is GER
tain. Reports from Albany declare
that the defendants counsel has scat
tered a number Of subpoenas in that
district. The indication is that the
records of the Democratic probe of
several years ago in Albany's Repub-
lican politics will undergo searching
examination. :
Owing to the prominence and the
well-known political antagonism of
the principals, nationwide interest
is centered on today's trial. Barns
has for his counsel WINS, Wolff and
Hoguet of New York, while Bowers &
Sand of the metropolis represent
Colonel Roosevelt. 4: <,<z.t:z.E ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
TENNIS. PLAYING TO START.
Grounds Have Been Improved by Club
This Year.

Tennis in Bemidji is to start in
real earnest this week, both courts
having been put in first-class condi-
ton, the fencing repaired and set
back, the ground rolled and sailed
down and other necessary work conf
pleted. Tapes will arrive within the
next few days and active practice,
preparatory to tournament, will be
begun. Those wishing to use the
courts will be asked to deposit the
necessary fee of $500 for old men,
bers and $500 for new members with
Carl Johnson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
ONE OF FIRST TO OPEN.
Many Boats Used on Lake Bemidii
Yesterday Weather Fine.

That Lake Bemidji is one of the
first of Northern Minnesota lakes on
which the boating season opens is
generally known through this sec
ton of the state. Several launches
were seen operating on Lake Be
midi, as were also numerous row
boats and canoes, during Sundays
fine weather. Perhaps the first
launch taking a short spin on the
lake this season was that of B. w.
Lakin, who took trial trip a week
ago among the floating "icebergs.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
COURT TO RECoNvENE.
One Jury Case to Be Tried at Ad.
D journed Term Tomorrow.

With but one case for trial the
second adjourned term of district
court will be held here tomorrow
with Judge B. F. Wright Of Park
Rapids presiding. Graham M. Tor
rance, county attorney, has moved
the criminal calendar and the case CT
of State Of Minnesota versus Call
England, accused of grand larceny in
the second degree, will be tried.
There are several court cases to be
tried. ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
CHIEF LANE RESIGNS

George Lane, chief of the Bemidji
police, has resigned. Mayor William
McCuaig received the resignation
Saturday and this morning an
nounced that it would probably be
accepted. He has not named sue
cessor Chief Lane has been in
charge of the Bemidji police force
for a little more than two years, be-
ing a most capable official. He has
not decided definitely what he will do
in the future, but has several pro-
prositions under consideration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
AN AGE OF DISASTERS
Evangelist Reynolds Recalls Recent
History in Sunday Sermon.
by G. w. Gilman.)

Yesterdays meetings of the revi-
val campaign which is being held at
the Methodist church were the larg-
est of the week during which they
have been in progress. Rev. Reyn-
olds preached in the morning from
the theme "Sold Out" The lesson
was taken from Genesis where Esau
sold out for mess of pottage. Mr..
Chapman sang TELL Mother Am
Saved,' and was enjoyed by all. Rev.
Reynolds gave an interesting talk
to the Sunday school. In the after
noon he gave an illustrated black
board sermon to the children, At
the close of this service q children
came to the alter and gave their
hearts to the Master. Last night
Rev. Reynolds preached to a crowded
house on 'The Day of Gods Wrath 2
He had his audience take notice that
(COntlnuo0 on last ma gal -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
FIRES CAUSE TROUBLE

Several small forest fires in the
vicinity of Bemidji have. given bother
during the past several days. Yes
terday fire at Lavinia began to
spread at an alarming rate and sew
eral men from Bemidji were rushed
to the head of the lake in the Mark
ham hotel auto truck. The flames
being done. There was also a fire
east of Nymore last night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
Nelson Quits Business.

Peter Nelson, who has conducted
a grocery and confectionery store In
the Nicely building across the track
for the past two years, has gone out
of business there and the store will
again be operated by Mr.. Nicely, who
took charge the latter part Of last
week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
Ice Leaves Lake Irving.

Lake Irving is clear Of ice. Sat-
urday the lake appeared half full
Of ice and yesterday not speck was
to be found, It. all having disappeared
during the night. The ice In Lake.
Irving usually leaves about two.
weeks before that In Lake Bemid1i.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
WOMEN OF MANY NATIONS
+ PLAN PEACE MOVEMENT
(United Press)

Amsterdam, April ia women's
committee met here this morning to
arrange plans for a peace conference
to- be held at The Hague, April %.
On this committee. are representatives
from the countries of Germany, Aus
tria, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden,
Norway, Holland, Italy and the
United States. Jane Adams, repre-
senting the United States, was elect
ed chairman of the committee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
TREATMENT IS FRIENDLY Fl EN-
Animosity Toward Americans Which
Swept Germany Two Months Ago
Has Entirely Disappeared. Fl, If
NOW ESPECIALLY COURTEOUS
BY CARL w. ACKERMAN.

BY CARL w. ACkERMAN.
Berlin, April 4.-(By mail to New
York. THE spirit of animosity to-
ward Americans which swept Ger
many two months ago, seems to have
disappeared. The 1,400 Americans
in Berlin and those in the smaller
cities Of Germany have little cause
to complain of discourteous treat
ment =. - .-
Americans just arriving in Berlin
in particular comment upon the
friendliness of their receptions. The
Germans have been especially cour-
teous, they declare, on learning OF
their nationality. Feeling against
the United States for permitting arms
to be shipped to the allies still exists
among the Germons to a degree, but
I have not. found it. extensive. Two
American doctors, studying in Ger
man clinics, declare the wounded SOL
diers always talk about "Amerikani-
sche kugel" american bullets.)
But it is my observation that the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19

Mrs. P. M. Dicaire left last eve
ming for Prairie Du Cheine, Wiscon-
sin, where she was called by the
death Of her aged father, M. Freder-
ick. Mr.. Frederick was 50 years old
and died very suddenly. l. III
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19

Miss Nora Harris of Superior, Wis
consin, is a guest at the George
Cochran home. She arrived in Be-
midi this morning and will remain
during the next week. - y.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
Atlanta Jew Now Faces Gallows After
Fight for Life Lasting Two Years
>h. accused of Murder.
HABEAs 3 WRIT REFUSED
Found Guilty Of Having L.. j, Mary
Phagan, Factory Girl, on Testimony
Given by Negro Sweeper.
Omitted Press)

Washington, April 19.-Leo M
Frank, the young Jewish superin.
tendent of the National Pencil fac
tory at Atlanta, Georgia, who was
convicted August rs, 1913, of MUIR
dering Mary Phagan, a pretty L.
year-old factory girl, on April 26 OF
that year, faces death on the gal
lows, the United States supreme court
today having refused to set aside the
verdict of guilty.
Up to Governor.
That Frank will come to his death
on the gallows now seems certain,
there being but one chance left, that
being a hope that the governor OF
Georgia will grant clemency. The
court today denied Franks applica-
ton for a habeas corpus writ upon
which the convicted man sought a
new trial.
Climax of Sensational Trial.
The high courts decree today was
the final step Of one of the SOUTH
most mysterious and sensational MUIR
der trials, which has gripped public
interest for months. Three times
was Frank sentenced to be hung. At
lanta and the entire state of Georgia
has been reused to fever heat of ex-
element over the murder and
Franks subsequent legal fight for
life.
The question before the supreme
court today was whether Frank
should be granted hearing upon his
writ of habeas corpus in the federal
courts because of alleged denial Of
his rights under the Constitution dur
ing his trial at Atlanta in August,
1913. Frank was, by the trial
Judges orders, excluded from the
court room when the jury brought
in it's verdict Of guilty. Violent pub
lie feeling against Frank was the
cause. The authorities feared a
demonstration, even if the verdict
was "guilty.' They feared Frank
would be seized and lynched if the
verdict was in his favor Georgia
militia were kept ready for hurried
call.
That exclusion of Frank from the
court room was unconstitutional was
alleged by his lawyers. They con-
tended that under the Constitution a
defendant has the right to be in the
court room continually during a trial
and including rendition of the YER
dict.
Novel Point Involved.
This principal point advanced in
Franks behalf was most novel, hay
ing never been decided by the SUI
preme court.
That Frank had thus been denied
due process of aw"guaranteed un-
der the. Constitution was directly be-
fore the court, both because of
Franks exclusion from the trial
court room and also on another
ground. The second principal point
raised was that Frank had not re-
ceived a fair trial. 1t was alleged
that public opinion swayed the judge
and jury and that mob spirit" per-
lCnrtipuaA m loat mon,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19

Rev. S. e. P. White, pastor of the
church of this city, re-
turned this morning from Camp No.
20 where he has spent the past sew
oro1 6ovc t@r...rs s,S H. - tTE gsEEZ
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
Son at LaRaW Home.

Added dignity will now grace the
|reportorial end of district court pro-
ceedings. This for the reason that
Lee A. LaBaw is now "papa," - Wig
orous son having arrived at his do
micile yesterday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
MANY VISIT TRAPS
Thayer Bailey Secures High Score In
Sunday Morning Shoot

Thayer Bailey secured the high
score at yesterday mornings shoot
of the Bemidji Rod & Gun club,
breaking 20 birds out of rs. e. s.
Ashley was a close second with = o.:
The last squad was forced to use
the hand trap, spring in the large
one breaking. The scores follow:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
Bekkum.Lauritzen

Arnold Bekkum and Lillian Laur-
itzen. both of Bemidji, were united
in marriage by Rev. c. Strand Sat-
urday at the Presbyterian manse.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
d-Cheney.

Miss Ida Cheney and Gilbert Sand
land, both of this city, were united
in marriage Saturday evening at the
Presbyterian manse, Rev. J. G. Strand
officiating.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19

Mrs. J. J. Opsahl was called to
Minneapolis Friday on account of the
illness of her father.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19
.BEMlDJI TO VOTE
ON 100000 BOND
ISSUE TOMORROW
Proposition Of Retiring City War
rants Will Be Placed Before Cit
liens at Special Election.
STATE WILL PROVIDE MONEY
Passage Means That Various Funds Of
Municipal Government Will Be
Placed on Cash Working Basis.

Citizens Of Bemidji will tomorrow
be given opportunity to act on the
proposition of bonding the city for
100000, special election being held
for that purpose.
The polls in the four wards of the
city will be open from 6 O'Clock in
the morning until 9 O'Clock in the
evening.
: Polling places will be located as
follows: =
The Polling Places.
First ward-Miller's Grocery store.
Second ward-Fire Hall.
Third ward-Log building in rear
of Dicaire's store.
Fourth ward-Dailey's Employ
ment agency. -
OF the 100000, the amount of the
proposed bond issue, $4,000 will he
used to retire outstanding unpaid
warrants and the remaining $4,000
will be placed in the permanent i'm
provement fund.
- Reason for Bond Issue.
The bond issue was recommended
by committee of representative cit
liens of Bemidji after it had thor
oughly investigated the financial con-
dition of the city. This committee
found that the city is now paying six
per cent on all warrants and that if >
bond issue should carry the bonds
could be sold to the state of Mime
sofa at four per cent, a saving Of
two per cent. In addition a discount
of ten per cent, which is now charged
the holders of all warrants in con-
verting them into cash, will be saved.
One of the chief reasons for the nee
essity of bond issue is the loss OF
approximately $4,000 in anticipated
revenue caused by the saloon closing
order of the government.
Will Not Increase Debt.
Contrary to the belief of many the
passage of bond issue will not In
crease the city's debt in the least.
The money to be secured from the
state will be used to pay off indebted
ness that now exists, and in addition
will save the city the two per cent
referred to above. .>'.@s.
At the beginning of the fiscal year
~, total ~ lob% nl,, ANN 80 A. o;4,, xx,o.
about $4,000. OF this amount $780,
900 is for bonds for the water sys-
TEN, which is a necessary public
utility and self-sustaining. AS an
offset to the debt the city has every
bit Of property that can be given a
physical valuation, such as real es-
tate, buildings, equipment of all
kinds that is owned by the city, and
in addition to this it represents every
bit of permanent improvements made,
such as bridges, grading streets and
roads, street and alley crossings.
walks, paving, sewers, septic tank
and so on. -: p
Debt to Be Less.
Bemidji's Indebtedness at the end
of the fiscal year will be less than
at present because bond issue of
$25, 900 which will be due and pay
able the first of October, the money
for that purpose being available in
the sinking fund.
About $1,000 Of the 100000 in
unpaid warrants is held by the banks.
In order to approve Of the bond
issue majority will be necessary
at the polls tomorrow. Every voter
of the city should cast his ballot.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19

z Oregon has IL women bank Off
Gals. L. ~ I: E -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-19

A want ad Will sell 1t for you.
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CONTINUED on. last page,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-24

Fritz home, called the police when the
puglllstic husband started things today
Policeman Mehlman arrived when the
battle was at its height and ended the
excitement by forcing the strenuous hus-
band against the wall All the fight was
quickly knocked out of him and he was
taken to the 39th and Lancaster avenue
station,
Much TO the surprise of Mrs Dooley,
who appeared against Fritz, his wife said
that he merely beat her once in while.
Magistrate Boyle was also amazed at
the attitude OF the woman. He realized.
however, that she would be deprived OF
support II Fritz was sent to jail. On
promising to take the pledge and keep 1t
he was discharged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-24
RAID CHESTER GAMBLING DEN;
SEVEN MEN CAPTURED
Exciting Incidents Mark Descent Of
Detectives Heavy Bail Imposed.


CHESTER. Pa July q Seven men, Of
whom six were caught last night In a
raid on gambling den within three
squares Of the city Hall. were arralened
this morning before Mayor Ward. They
were Thomas McCombs. Sd Ward poll
tieian and alleged proprietor OF tho place.
Michael Jarkln, Jr.. Richard Hampton.
Edward Sheets. s X. ouigiey. Robert
West. Frank Bradley and Eugene Todd.
The last named four were held IN $500
bail az witnesses, while McCorba and
LarlSin were each held in $500 Hampton
IN $1,000 and Sheets In $500 to answer the
charge Of setting UP. running and pnr-
toipating IN gambling games According
to tho police. tho names given by some
OF the prisoners are fictitious.
The raid was marked by spectacular
features Ten operators OF the Taylor
Detective Agency OF Philadelphia. which
has been working here for tho last few
weeks collecting evidence. came to Ches-
ter last night and half the number were
stationed In nearby streets while the
others raided the den, which was on the
third floor OF a building at Welsh and
Wall streets, occupied as n stable ny
BENJAMIN II Riley. hardware mer-
chant.
One detective called the lookout from
the stairs leading to the gaming room
and handcuffed him, while others broke
into the room. Larkin, who was running
the bank, is alleged to have tried TO shoot
the detectives with revolver which Ia
said to have been stolen from the Ma.
tional Guard OF New Jersey. II bears the
inscription Capt II. a. c."
large quantity OF gambling parapher-
MALTA was seized. as we'll as more than
$500 In silver. 'rhe detectives say they
found 10 packs OF marked cards and 90
pairs OF loaded dice a roulette wheel
was also seized.
McCombs. the alleged proprietor OF the
den, wns not among the men arrested
last night. having gone to Philadelphia
II is said, but he walked into the City
Hall this morning during the hearing and
surrendered. All OF the accused asked to
have the hearing continued until next
Thursday morning, and Mayor Ward. sit
ting as magistrate. granted the request,
which will also give him an opportunity
to get witnesses who were not present
today. Last nights raid is said to be
the initial step In a systematic crusade
TO rid the city of vice.