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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-22
OCCUPY PART
Of MEXICO #
WAR RESULTS
U. S. ARMY WOULD TAKE STRAIT
EGIC POINTS BELOW BORDER
TO PROTECT COUNTRY FROM
INVASION.

Washington, June 21.-There was
much speculation on all sides tonight
as to the probable course of the presi-
dent should Carranza order an attack
on Pershing's men in the face of the
American governments solemn warn
ing. 1t was generally believed that the
! hint in Secretary Lansing's note that
military occupation of northern Mexico
tive at a time when the situation be
yond the border appeared critical,
might indicate the plan of action
should war now be forced upon the
nation.
AS a preliminary step to such oc-
cupation and pending the organiza-
ton of an army such an undertaking
would require, it was regarded as pos
Sible that general advance from the
border line paralleling the head of
General Pershing's column at Nami-
that the American survivors have not
American forces disposed along such
a line holding important towns and
strategic points from the Pacific to the
Gulf coast there could be no fear of
serious hostilities at the border. An
advance of the Mexican force would be
subject to attack from the rear.
There is no fear here for the safety
of Pershing and his men. The exact
number beyond the border nstitute
military secrets. There is reason,
however, to believe that between 10,-
600 and 10000 regulars are posted at
the advanced camp or along the line
of communication.
One column with strong artillery
support is said to be ready to cover
Pulpito pass, the military highway
through the mountains between Chi
huahua and Sonora, and through
which the formidable Sonora garri-
sons might seek to strike at Perish
ing's rear detachments.
1t was pointed out that establish
ing line across Mexico south of Pull
pito pass would close that route to
hostile forces. Another argument in
favor of this plan of action was that
the various railroads could be quick
ly repaired and used to supply the
troops, making it possible to shift
the entire scene of hostilities onto
Mexican soil. Some officials believe
that with the prompt repulse of any
attack on the American forces and the
maintenance of rigid watch over
the supplies that enter the country
complete occupation could be carried
out with little fighting after the lapse
of few weeks. While rowing bands
of outlaws would make vigilance es-
sential it was thought organized re-
sistance could be quickly broken up
as the advanced columns were re-
nforced with volunteers and moved
slowly southwark.
Army officials would not discuss
those suggestions. They admitted
privately their belief that war was
imminent, since Carranza has given
every indication of a determination to
force an issue at any cost, but were
disposed to refrain from making any
arguments that might further inflame
the minds Of the Mexican people.
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AFTER VIOLENT All-NIGHT At
TAcKs, GERMANS ARE SUCCESS
FUL IN VERDUN DISTRICT.
KAISER SENDS LETTER
German Submarine Arrived Today of
Cartasena and Its Officers Hurry to
Madrid With Confidential Letter for
Alfonso from Emperor William.

After violent attacks, lasting all
night, the Germans captured the
French front line trenches between
Fumin Wood and Chencis, in the Yer
dun district, according to a French Of
fetal statement today.
The Germans claim the repuIse of
the heavy Russian attacks against
General Won Bothmer in an official
statement today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-22
THIS WOMAN GIVES HER
SIX SONS TO COUNTRY

Baltimore, Md, June 21.-Mrs. Mary
Wolfe of this city does not sing 81
Didn't Raise My Boy to Be Soldier" "
OF her fourteen sons, all living, six
now wear the uniform of United States
soldiers. Two are with the Twelfth
cavalry in Mexico, one is with the
Twelfth artillery In Vermont and three
are members of the fourth regiment,
Maryland national guard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-22
Allied Fleet Off Athens.

Paris, June 22.-The allied fleet has
been ordered to cruise before Piraeus,
seaport of Athens, according to a
Havas dispatch from Saloniki. 1t is
said the fleet will eventually be sup.
ported by landing party.
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Neoro Troops Engaged.

El Paso, Tex, June 22.-lnformation
regarding the clash between detach-
ment of the tenth cavalry, negro reg
iment, and Carranza soldiers com
manded by General Gomez, was held
lid in Juarez for several hours yester-
day by General Gonzales, the Carran-
"a commander there. News of the en-
counter reached Juarez early in the
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.PERSH|NC'S REPORT ON Bat
TIE WILL DETERMINE OUR COURSE
IF 1T DEVELOPS THAT AMERICANS WERE ATTACKED
TO ENFORCE CARRANZA'S ORDERS, WILSON WILL
ACCEPT 1T AS ACT OF WAR

If Battle is in Answer the Note Sent Caanza There
Little Doubt in Washington that President Will Recon-
mend O Congress a Declaration Of War-Stir of Grim
Purpose Noticeable Today about the State and War De-
partments-Baker Held Conference with Wilson Basis
Report Given Out by Mexican Commanders at Border
Announced from White House that Wilson's Policy is
Unchanged Least and that He Has No nten
ton of Going Before Congress Immediately. ly.-Hay Re-
Baker Resolution Draft National Guard Into
Regular Army.
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AMERICANS LOST TWELVE DEAD
IN BATTLE WITH THE MEX|CANS
COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN EXPEDITION AMONG
THE KILLED, AND SEVENTEEN WERE TAKEN PRlS-
ONERS BY THE MEXICANS.

Mexican Official Claims Have Received Details
of Battle Carrizal in Which Tenth Cavalry Negro
Regiment Engaged with Carranza Troops Name of
American Commander Not known-Mexicans Admit Los
ing Fourteen Killed and Thirty Wounded-Mexcan Of
fetal Saws Two Additional Trains Have Been Loaded from
Juarez and Ready to Move South Orders
Mexican who Witnessed Battle, Brings Report to FL
Paso that Rode Into Ditch Covered with Brush
and that NJ then Turned Machine Gun Upon the
American. 70
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Capt. Morey in Command

Columbus, N. NJ, June 22.-
Capt. Lewis S. Morey, former
Texan, is reported to have been
in command of the Tenth Cav
airy detachment, which engag-
ed the MeXicans at Carrizal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-22
Rrinu Greece to Terms,

Athens, June 22.-Greece, under
heavy pressure from the ententes has
accepted unconditionaIIy the demands
of Great Britain, France and Russia.
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Letter to King Alfonso

Madrid, June pa German sub
marine arrived today off Cartagena
and it's officers left Immediately for
Madrid with confidential letter to
King Alfonso from the German en-
peror.
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w. F. Gilmer of Oklahoma City was
transacting business here today and
incidentally boosting w. d. Humph-
rey for corporation commissioner.
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(CONTINJED ON PAGE FIvE)
WEATHER FORECAST

New Orleans, La, June 22.-
The weather forecast for Ok
lahoma for tonight is fair and
slightly cooler in the extreme
western portion; Friday fair
and slightly cooler.
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TGENEPAL PERS RSHIivG

This photograph of Brigadier Cen
eral John ]. Pershing. commanding the
United States troops in Mexico. was
made recently in that country. Gener-
al Pershing and his staff, with large
force of men, are at Colonia Dublan,
Mexico. in temporary Geld headquar-
ters. according to the most recent re-
ports.
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TO NAME GREGORY.
Washington, d. c., June

Washington, d. c., June 22,.
President Wilson's friends
say he has decided to nomi-
nate Attorney General Gregory
of Texas, to succeed Hughes
on the supreme court bench.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
MUSICAL At METHODIST
CHURCH TOMORROW NIGHT

The Epworth League will give a
musical at the Methodist church to-
morrow night beginning at eight
o'clock.
Among those who are on the pro-
gram are Mrs. Ruth Whitman Inman
of Chicago, sister of Mrs. Charles
w. Vandersluis, Miss Beth Evans Of
Bemidji, graduate Of the Minneap-
oils Conservatory of Music, and Miss
Vera Backus, a graduate of the
Northwestern Conservatory at Chi
cago.
The following program will be
given: Piano solo, "Glittering
Waves" Vera Cutter; violin solo,
"Lilliputian Pavade," Willard Nc
Gregor; reading, selected, Vera
Backus; soprano solos, selected, Beth
Evans; baritone solo, selected, Elford
Benson; reading, "The Innery Boy"
Milre Achenbach; quartet, "Katy
Did," Elford Benson, George Hanson,
Edith i1ls,t-Garrie Brown; piano
solo, selected, Mrs. Ruth Whiteman
Inman; soprano solo, selected, Edith
Mills.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
HANSCOM ACCEPTS
CHURCH INVITATION

Rev. B. D. Hanscom accepted the
invitation of the Methodist church of
Bemidji to continus as pastor of the
church Tor another year at the
Fourth Quarterly Conference held
last evening. His acceptance is con-
tingent upon approval of Bishop
Mitchell.
At the conference the following Of
flcers were elected:
Trustees-Dr. E. H. Smith, A. T..
Carlson, J. w. Naugle, DR.. e. A.
Shannon, G. D. Backus, S. J. Hardey
and B. Getchell.
Stewards-A. T. Carlson, S. E..
Herlocker, Dr. E. H. Smith, G. w.
Harnwell, A. w. Johnson, P. L..
Brown, ]. G. McGhee, ]. H. French,
q. H. Denu, E. G. McGregor, DR.. E.
A. Shannon and G. L. listed.
Reports were made at the confer
ence by A. T. Carlson, superintendent
of the Sunday school, Mrs. J. L. Van
Arnam, president of the Ladies' Aid
society, Mrs. P. l.. Brown, president
Of the Foreign Missionary society,
Miss Anna Brown, president of the
Epworth League, DR.. E. H. Smith,
president of the board of trustees,
and Rev. B. D. Hanscom.
S. L. Parish, D. D., of Fergus Falls,
district superintendent of the Fergus
Falls district, attended the confer
ence.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
REPORTS
ARE nYSTERICAL

Minneapolis, Aug. 22.-Dr. H. M.
Bracken, secretary of the state board
of health, said yesterday that reports
of infantile paralysis in Minnesota
are "hysterical" because all the So
called cases cannot be recognized as
such.
II will hold a conference. with
Governor Burnquist and take up the
adverse criticism of the board of
health, which is accused Of inactivity,
and false ALARMS about the disease
which may work hardship on Mime
sofa. It would be easy for the ad-
joining states to quarantine unjustly
against u.s." said DR.. Bracken.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
BEM|DJ| IS HOST
TO STATE NORMAL
SCHOOL BOARD AND
NOTED EDUCATORS
Quarterly Conference is Held in This
City; Plans for Bemidji School
Discussed.
NO ACTION TAKEN FOR
NORMAL SCHOOL HERE
Party is Taken to Birchmont Beach
and to the Itasca State
Park.
NO ACTION TAKEN FOR
NORMAL SCHOOL HERE

Bemidji is host to the state nor
NAL school board, presidents of the
state normal schools and the state
superintendent of education today.
They arrived in the city this morn
ing for the regular quarterly meet
in Of the board.
A meeting was held at the library
building this morning at which plans
for the work of all normal schools
for the next semester were discussed
No Action Taken.
Plans were submitted for the sixth
normal school which is to be located
in Bemidji and the visiting party
looked over the site Of the school.
No definite action was taken by the
board on the Bemidji institution. Al
though the last state legislature ap
propriated $4,000 for the school,
which was available August 1, it ap-
peared to be the consensus of opinion
of those present that all action for
the Bemidji school be postponed un-
til the state legislature meets again
when a further appropriation will
be requested.
There was some discussion among
the members of the board in regard
to beautifying the site of the school.
Engineers have already prepared a
typographical survey of the site.
At Birchmont Hotel.
At noon the party was taken to
the Birchmont Beach hotel where a
lunch was served.
This afternoon they were taken on
a trip to the Itasca state park. To-
night it is planned to take the party
on a boat trip around Lake Bemidji.
Most of the members of the party
will return to their homes tonight.
r. Among those who are in the party
are Judge Ell Torrance, Of Minneap-
oils; President and Mrs. G. r. Max
we'll, OF the WlnOna normal Scuool,
President and Mrs. G. H. Cooper, CT
the Mankato normal school; Super
intendent and Mrs. G.. G. Schulz; }.
G. Wise, of Mankato; Mr.. and Mrs. q.
l.. Atwood of St. Cloud; President and
Mrs. J. G. Brown, of the st. Cloud
normal school, Mr.. and Mrs. b. J.
Jones, of Norris; Clarence H. john
ston, of St. Paul; President and Mrs.
Weld of the Moorhead normal school;
President E. w. Bohannon, of the Du-
luth normal school, and j. l.. WASH
burn, of Duluth.
A. P. White, the Bemidji member
of the normal school board, has had
charge of the entertainment arrange
ments for the party.
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Village, if Merged, Will Have Twt
Precincts; To Hold Meeting
Monday.

Nymore is ready to be annexed to
Bemidji. Bonds have been foated for
the village indebtedness and the citi-
zens are ready to take care of the re-
naming Indebtedness. An election
on the annexation will probably he
held in the near future. .
Auxiliary Fire Station.
A delegation of Nymore men at
tended the meeting of the city coun-
Gil last evening and presented plan
whereby the city of Bemidji would
take over the village property tenn
.porarily, or until the outcome of the
election became known. If the cleo
ton carries the property will De
necessary for the city as polling
place and as an auxiliary fire sta
tion.
The Nymore men who attended the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
MINNESOTA GETS FUNDS
FROM FEDERAL TREASURY

St. Paul. MIMI, Aug. 22.-Minne-
sofa yesterday received from the Fed
cray treasury department it's $5,761.
O4 apportionment, representing one
fourth of money received during the
year from forest reserves. It in
cludes items of $5,63O95 for SUI
perior and $4,000 for Minnesota ma
tional forests and is made under an
act of congress in 1908. The money
may be expended for the benefit of
public schools and roads in counties
in which the reserves are located and
was so credited.
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NewBridg &c erMississippi
River Inlet To Cost $22,772;
Work VIII! Commence Soon

The new Nymore highway bridge
| over the Mississippi river inlet will
| be constructed at cost of $22,772.
1t will be constructed of cement of
| an artistic design.
I The city council at meeting last
evening accepted the bid of the Illi-
| nois Steel Bridge company of St. Paul
and awarded the contract.
To Start Sept. /.
Work on the bridge will be begun
before September first and will be
completed by Jan. l, 1917. A tenn
porary bridge will be constructed for
the traffic while the new bridge is
being constructed.
The bridge will be paid for by a
two-year levy of five mills and county
aid.
There were many discussions in
regard to bridges at the council
meeting, the cost of construction be-
ing far above that which was plan
ned by the council.
John Zelch, former member to the
state legislature, who represented the
Illinois Steel Bridge company, ex-
planned the difference in the cost of
steel and concrete bridges and the
present war prices.
Steel Bridge $15,480.
The Illinois company submitted
bid of $26,940 for a two-span con-
crete bridge, $26,020 for three-span
concrete bridge and $15,4SO for a
steel bridge.
The Minneapolis Bridge company
submitted bids of $4,000 for the
two-span concrete bridge, $26,7SO for
the three-span concrete bridge and
s16,5OO for the steel bridge.
Both bids included the cost of the
royalties for the concrete bridge.
At an executive session of the coun-
Gil the Illinois bridge men submitted
the complete estimate Of the bridge
construction, showing profit, royalty
and cost Of materials, etc. After
lengthy discussions it was decided to
cut the royalties and the Illinois
bridge men reduced their bid to $22,-
772 This was accepted by the coun-
Gil.
-..- To Have Three Spans. -* r.
The new bridge will be three
spans.
The Bemidji band at the council
meeting was given an appropriation
of $500 for this year.
The ordinance providing for a mo-
tor and vehicle ordinance was given
a second reading. An amendment
was offered, reducing the speed Of
motor vehicles to ten miles an hour
in school zones.
Gary Brennan, driver of the fire
truck, was granted q two weeks va
cation.
J. j. Jenkinson was granted the
contract for constructing the Elwell
road on Doud avenue on his bid OF
1899. Other bids were Moberg Con-
struction company $1,19S, and Good
man & Loitved $1,2S6.
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Biwabik, Minn., Aug. 22.-Notlces
are out by the Observation-Disclosures
Mining company that the buildings
owned by the company must be va
Gated or the men living in them must
go to work.
The houses are needed Tor the meh
who have returned to work and the
strikers will be forced to leave at
once. the company says. 1t is be-
lieyed here that all mining compa-
MES affected by the strike will fol-
low the same plan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
HERE THIS WINTER

Arrangements are being completed
for the holding of billiard tourna-
ment in Bemidji during next winter.
1t is expected that players from
Grand Rapids, Walker, Cass Lake
and other points will be entered.
The tournament will be staged at
the Heffron-Plummer pool hall, next
to the Northern National bank on
Third street. The pool hall has been
remodeled and a new billiard table
will be installed next month. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
Rail Strike May Be avoided
$ll0 A Month For A Four
Room Flat i'm Buenos Aires;
Other Prices High Also

than $50,000,000 year to about As
of the train employees or less than one
seventh of all railroad employees, in
other words, an unfair wage prefer
ment would be granted without in
vestigation and under threat of ma
tional strike, to one man in seven in
the railroad strike."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
DEPUTY SHERIFF GOES
FOR PIONEER RETURNS

O. M. Skinvick, deputy sheriff, left
this morning for Pioneer to secure
the returns of the county option elec-
ton. The township has not made
any report and the law requires that
the auditor send messenger for the
returns. AS soon as the Pioneer bal
lots are received an official report OF
the option election can be made. IN
official returns give the "Wets' a
lead of eight votes.
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NYM0RE READY FOR ANNEXATION

meeting were J. T. Kutchera, J. w.
Smith, I. E. Joanis and H. T. Mather.
Mr.. Smith explained to the council
the steps taken by the village in TAX
ing up the Indebtedness and re-
quested that the city take over the
village property. He stated that the
property was valued at about $1,700
but that the village did not want
to sell it until the results of the an
nexation election became known.
~- Two More Precincts.
City Attorney Russell stated to the
council that he believed that the TAX
ing over of the property by Bemidii
would be wise plan. He stated
that if Nymore was annexted part
of the present Fourth ward, the Mill
Park district, would be added to Ny
more and two more voting precincts
would be made there. The property
then could be used as a precinct yot
ing place.
President Lycan, on the request of
the council, appointed the building
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DYES MUST Be
KEPT FROM ALLIES
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 22.-Pur-
chasers of dyes brought over from
Germany in the Deutschland, must
sign contract that no part Of the
dyes are to fall in the hands of Ger
many's enemies, it became known to-
day. This became known when To-
cal officers of the Gross Brothers dye
works attempted to get some Of the
dyes and were forced to sign such a
contract before they got them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
MRS, ALVIN G0ODSPEED
DIES At HOSPITAL

Mrs. Alvin Goodspeed died at five
o'clock this morning at st. An
thongs hospital. She was At years
of age last Sunday.
Surviving are the husband, seven
sons and three daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodspeed have re-
sided for several years on farm four
miles west of Bemidji in the town
of Grant Valley.
The funeral will be held in Be-
midi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-22
RAILWAY HEADS
WILL AND MUST
YIELD IS BELIEF
Louis Hill Denies That He Would
Stand Forever Against an
Eght-Hour Day.
PRESIDENT OUTLINES
PROPOSALS TO RAILWAYS
Reported That Executives are Con-
vinced That They Will Get
Rate Increases.
(By United Press)

Wy OAlCCu 1ISSSJ
Washington, Aug. 22.-The big
barons of the railway world are to-
day deciding the question OF a strike
or no strike. A limited number of
the railway officials met to decide up
on a course Late this afternoon they
will submit that course to the re-
naming presidents and then the mat
ter will be presented to President
Wilson. Indications are that a
strike will be avoided but the big
barons are dying hard.
Heads Will Yield.
Several of the big railway heads
who met in an executive session last
night are getting in touch with their
directors this afternoon. President
Wilson is ready to meet them tonight
or tomorrow
One rail executive today frankly
admitted that if President Wilson
feels that the public is with him, the
executives must and will yield. I'm
doubtedly the roads will stand to the
end for some concessions.
It is reported that the xecutives
are convinced that they will get rate
increases from the Interstate COM
merce commission.
Louis w. Hill today denied that
he would stand forever against the
eight-hour day. He said, "I'm in
agreement with everybody. I'm not
an insurgent." =.
Against Arbitration.
The railroad heads still insist that
President Wilson Is asking them to
sacrifice the principle of arbitration.
Elisha Lee, chairman cf the national
committee on railroads., issued a
statement in which he said:
"That the railroads should draft,
under threat of a national strike a
$50,0OO,0O0 wage preference to a
small minority of their employees
without hearing before a public
tribunal is inconceivable in a demo-
cracy like ours. All questions at issue
hours, costs, operating con-
ditions-are submerged by the great
er issue; shall arbitration be aban-
doned in the settlement of industrial
disputes?"
The statement suggests, however,
that the railroads stand ready to take
whatever action the people and the
country desire. It concludes:
'The weight Of public opinion must
determine this issue. We cannot be-
lieve it is the calm judgment of the
country that we should sacrifice the
principle of arbitration in industrial
disputes, under threat to tie up the
commerce of the country"
Presidents Proposal.
The proposal from the president
now before the railroads is:
"1-To adopt the eight-hour day
on a basis for wages even where the
actual work to be done cannot be
completed within eight hours, to
quote the presidents words.
"2-To increase the hourly rate of
pay Is per cent.
"The result of the acceptance of
this proposal would be:
Absolutely on change in the
length of the work day.
"2-An increase in wages of more