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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
SULZER'S PARTY DECIDES
TO SUPPORT REPUBLICANS
Former New York Governor Declares
Following "DoubIe-Crossed" BY
Democratic Leaders.

New York, Oct. 5.-The American
party, organized in 1914 by William
sulzer, former governor of New York,
plans to take an active part in the
present campaign. Mr.. Sulzer asserts
that his party had definitely decided
to support the entire Democratic tick.
ct, until it was Double crossed re-
gently by Democratic leaders who
were entrusted with petitions to be
filed and failed to file them.
Now, he says, the party will sup
port the national Republican ticket
and a part of the state Republican
ticket.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
RURAL TELEPHONE LINES


The Minnesota Railroad and Ware
house commission is face to face with
a somewhat puzzling situation in the
rural telephone field. Of late there has
been brought to the attention of the
commission from various parts Of the
state a condition that requires imme-
date remedy and which the persons
involved look to the state for aid.
Scores of rural telephone compan-
les in Minnesota and of course else
where fixed their rates without regard
to the day Of reckoning. No provision
was made for depreciation or to meet
obligations.
An instance is furnished by a tele-
phone concern with a plant valued at
about $25, 100000 and serving $50 sub
scribers in one of the best known
farming sections of the state. The
secretary Of the company writes that
the plant almost has outlived its use
fulness and unless reconstructed the
cost of maintenance will be- in excess
of the earnings.
"This is an unfortunate condition., -
said a member of the Railroad and
Warehouse commission, 'but we are
| quite helpless. We can send men out
to make Investigations with view of
ascertaining the reasonableness Of
rates but hardly to advise local COM
panies what rates to charge.'
"Telephone companies should OBJ
! tain rates to cover operating expenses,
taxes and the maintenance Of the
property in serviceable condition. It
is the duties of the officers to see that
this is done. The duty of the state is
to see that excessive rates are not
charged, that no discrimination or
other unlawful practices are engaged
in and that a reasonable service is
provided. We are advised that there
are numerous instances of a similar
nature. The plants that were INSTALL
! ed ten and twelve years ago, in many
instances, are now almost obsolete
through lack Of repairs and must be
entirely reconstructed or discarded,
but it is up to the companies them
selves and not to the state, to see that
this is done.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Many good item of news is lost
to the newspaper by the modesty of
people who hesitate to tell reporters
of matters concerning themselves. Not
that they do not want to appear in
print, but they are afraid it would be
pushing themselves forward. From a
reporter standpoint a man who will
stop reporter on the street and in
form him that he has been to Chicago,
that he is going to get married or
that his wife entertained friends from
a distance, Is the dearest on earth.
If you have done anything mean OF
disreputable, it isn't necessary to tell
it, for there are always people who
will do it for you.-Ex.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
COUNTRYWIDE MOVEMENT Is.
LAUNCHED ~ INVESTMENT
ASSOCIATION At CINCINNATI
TO PROTECT PUBLIC.
MINNESOTA LAW CITED AS
BEST TO STOP PRACTICE
Body Considers Ways and Means Of
Combating Stock Quotations. Of a
Doubtful Character-Tremendo
Wave Of "Get-Rich-Quick" Pro-
motions During Last 6 Months.

Cincinnati. Dot. ga countrywide
movement to use soap and water on
financial advertising schemes through.
out the country, Intended to defraud.
was inaugurated here following a re-
port of the publicity committee at the
session of the fifth annual convention
of the Investment Bankers associa-
ton.
AS an association, of course, the
bankers could not very we'll adopt any
resolution or give any instructions
that could be construed as boycott;
but each promised to maintain a vigil
lance over the newspapers of their
community and use their influence to
eliminate all advertising of hamboy-
ant nature intended to separate the
unsuspecting public from good money.
Minnesota Law Cited as Best.
In the matter of misrepresentation
Of the true condition of unsound in
vestments offered the public, Minne-.
sofas lazy was cited as the best ex-
ample of legislation intended to elimi-,
nate the practice. Minnesota has a
law, it will be remembered, which
makes 1t prison offense to advertise
other than the truth.
The report of the committee on pub
licity regarding the Blue Sky laws,
and the review of these laws and their
effect seem to show very conclusively
the difficulty Of obtaining uniform
workable legislative enactments on
this point.
Wave Of "Get-Rioh-Quick" Schemes,
It appears that the enforcement Of
these laws in fair and equitable
manner will be even more difficult.
Comparatively speaking, in the last
few years, there has been very little
blue sky financing.
During the last six months and moro
especially the last three months, there
has been tremendous wave of get
rich-quick" promotions.
There has already been a very large
amount of stock flotations of doubtful
character and it seems advisable to.
the committee that some action DO
taken by the association to consider
ways and means of combating tho
evil.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
Child Sees Kidnanner Slain,

Lexington, KY, Oct. SIN a battle
fought from behind rocks, trees and
fences near Bagdad, a village in Shelby
county, Roy Dickson, kidnapper Of IL
year old Catherine Melting, was shot
dead by a posse headed by Sheriff ia
cob Smith. About so shots we're fired
bnd Dickson was struck by several
bullets. None of the officers was in
iured. The girl witnessed the fight.
Dickson's object in kidnapping the
thild is mystery, as the Methig fam
~ is not wealthy enough for q child
kroatably to be held for ransom. Y s.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
PUBLICITY DEPT. DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE


Everybody is wondering why Knute
Nelson saw fit to open his state cam
paign at Sunberg in Kandiyohi coun-
ty. Sunberg is more than 10 miles
from railroad and Knute drove
across country to fill the date.
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Ray harrington, the war horse of
Big Stone county, reports the western
part of the state strong for Wilson.
The Rural Credits bill and his skilful
handling of international affairs have
won the president many friends, the
former senator says.
E. j. Wilkie, tire salesman, whose
work carries him all over the west,
and former Roosevelt man, can see
nothing but Wilson in November. He
says Wilson IS majority in Indiana
will be overwhelming. Farmers of the
Hoosier state as well as Ohio and Mis-
souri, are all Wilson men, he says.
Reports to democratic headquarters
would open the eyes of those who be-
ieve Minnesota will go for Hughes
this fall out Of custom. Strong re-
publican counties, like Kandiyohi for
instance, are reporting heavy senti-
ment for the president.
q q =
One argument that the republicans
are finding some trouble to answer is
that Charles Evans Hughes hash t
voted since 1910. For a man who
claims 100 per cent Americanism this
is not an enviable record.
= q .
William j. Bryan spent a few min
utes in Minneapolis last week. The
old time fire flashed in his eyes when
the campaign was mentioned. He says
he is convinced Wilson will be re-elect-
ed by an overwhelming majority and
that many of the so-called doubtful
states are certain to stand by the pres
ident.
A new idea in campaign was tried
by the democratic state central COM
mittee last week when an appeal was
made through paid advertisements for
campaign funds. The ad. was address
ed to the common people and they did
themselves proud responding.
Republicans profess to have no fear
Of losing Minnesota to Wilson but
nevertheless on their speaking list in
this state they have: Hughes, Roose
welt, Harding, Borah, Fairbanks and
few other great and near-great men.
=
Some think constitutional amend
ment is necessary to give Minnesota s
electoral vote to democrat but sew
eral bets have been made in the twin
cities at to 2 and ] to that Hughes
gets the short end of the vote.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
ROUMANIAN ATROCITIES
REPORTED IN DOBRUDJK
Entire Villages Destroyed and Pretti!
est Bulgar 0irls Stolen and MUIR
dered, Correspondent Says.

Berlin, Oct. 6.-Further details Of Al,
legged Roumanian atrocities in Dobrud-
ia, says the Overseas News Agency,
are contained in report from the So
ia correspondent Of the Frankfurter
Zeitung:
"Everywhers ws followed traces OF
assassinatious and incendiarism and
everywhere there was the same eom7
plant about tho loss of life and prop
erty. Entire villages were destroyed
People Of all classes were, carried away
The ,prettiest girls were driven into
the Roumanian trenches, whore they
were assaulted and then murdered. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Because at primary elections the
voters must ask for democratic or
republican ballot, some people are
now under the impression that the
same method of voting will be used
in the general election this fall and
consequently they are wondering how
they will be able to "scratch' their
ticket. The ballot for the general
election will contain the names of all
the nominees Of each party and the
voter need not confne himself to eth
er the democratic or republican nomi'
nees. If he wishes to vote for Wilson
he can vote on the same ballot for the
republican candidate for governor OF
if he wishes to vote for Hughes, he
may nevertheless vote for democratic
candidates for state or district Offices,
Elk.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
Defeated IN TRANSATLANTIC

Austro-Germans Fepulsed by Rouma-
nians-1,200 Prisoners Taken.
Bucharest, Oct. 5.-The Roumanians
have inflicted a further defeat on the
Germans and Austrians in Transyl-
Tania, the war Office announced. The
Teutonic forces were defeated in an
engagement in the region of Fogaras.
Austro-German attacks near Odorkim
we're repulsed and the Roumanians
look more than 1900 prisoners.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
TROOPS WILL STAY IN MEXICO
Safety OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
MUST BE ASSURED.

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 5.-Satfs7
factory solution of internal questions
having an international bearing must
be an integral part of the general pro-
gram for the rehabilitation of Mexico,
the Mexican members of the joint
commission have been informed by
their American colleagues.
During discussion of the banking
system, taxation and other subjects;
which the Mexicans insisted were in
ternal matters, the American commits
sioners took the stand that no satis-
factory settlement of the border prob
lem can be reached until there is evi,
dence of the intention Of the Mexican
government to 80 handle affairs that
there will be no occasion for constant
diplomatic correspondence with other
governments.
The matter especially referred to by
the American commissioners were
those affecting the status and rights
of foreigners, resident in Mexico, and
Of foreigners who have invested cap
itel In Mexican enterprises.
! Not to Recall U. s. Troops.
|. Headquarters American and Mexi-
can joint commission, Hotel Traymore,,
Atlantic City, n. j., Oct. ,5.-The Am!
erican forces will not be withdrawn
from Mexico and the United StateS;
will not encourage the return to-
Mexico of Americans who have with
drawn during tho recent disturbances
until the safety Of life and property
in Mexico are assured and the Ameri-
can commissioners are convinced that
the Carranza government has at least
fair prospects Of bringing about the So
cial, economic and political regenera-
ton of Mexico.
The plan presented by the Carranza
delegates for the protection of the
American border was again discussed
for more than three hours by the
AIexicsns conferences. T,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
SOLDIERS WIDOWS BENEFITED

ST. Cloud Journal-Press: Quite a
number of the soldiers widows in this
vicinity will be affected by the proyi-
sions Of the Ashbrook bill which was
enacted into law the first of the
month raising the pensions of some
widows from $12 to 500 a. month and
sionable head. Every widow who was
the wife of a soldier dur ing the time
of the Civil war will be eligible to re-
ceive 500 month.
Widows of soldiers married. after
the war was over who are now 20
years or over will be entitled to 500.
Widows Of soldiers married between
1890 and 1905 will have pensionable
status and all widows whose husbands
served in the war and who died iof
any cause will be entitled to pensions.
Previously it was necessary ito prove
that the soldier died from the effects
Of injuries in the war.
The raise made however has been
carefully guarded so that it shall not
encourage young women in marrying
old soldiers in order to draw their pen
sions. The act is drawn so that it
shall apply only to the widows who
We're THE wives Of soldiers during the
period Of service in the army, al
though it excerpts from this provision
soldiers widows who are now 70
years of age, they being entitled to
the increased pension, which is also
made to apply in the future to SOL
diers' widows when they shall have
reached the age of 70 years.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
THIS SORT OF THING Is RE
FRESHING

Wabasha Herald: Honest, now,
does it look like patriotism to indulge
in captious criticism Of the admins
tration at a time when the god of
war is raging on land, in the depths
of the ocean and in the air above US,
and our chief executive, man with
a big vision, broad human sympathies
and answering Americanism, is
bending every effort to stem the tide
of the mad forces Of slaughter9 Hon.
est, now, does it?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
SETS new WHEAT YIELD MARK
Alberta Rancher Reports Record Of 81
Bushels to Acre.

Edmonton, Alberta, Oct. SC. s.
Noble Of Nobleford, Alberta, has a
thousand acre field, the wheat crop
of which threshed gave yield Of 50
bushels to the acre, the highest ever
known in any part of the world, ae-
cordfng to estimates.
The worlds record for wheat for
merly was held by Whitman county.
WASH, with 81 bushels.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

OF course Senator Nelson doesn It
take any stock in the eight'hour law.
That would bother the Great Northern
road, and the senator has never been
known, in the course of a long career,
to do anything which displeases the
Great Northern.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Possibly Neil Cronin may not have
a good chance of election in the Tenth
district, but he ought to have. He Is
so immeasurably superior TO both his
opponents in all the qualities con
gresham should have that it is hoped
the people of the district will be awake
to the need Of sending such a man tc
Washing tOn.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
THOUSANDS GREET WILSON

Railroad Stations Picked as President
Invades Middle West. {
Chicago, Oct. 5.-President Wilson,
Invading the Middle West for his!
speech in Omaha today, received noisy;
welcomes from many thousands OF
persons in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
He interpreted tho enthusiasm to one:
crowd as meaning, "You believe in;
me-" At stop after stop the railroad
stations we're packed. At several
places bands played and the President
remarked on the cordially.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Fairmont Sentinel: A million little
children working in the factories Of
great and greedy corporations, can
thank God for Woodrow Wilson. He
was their friend when friendship
counted for something.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

The Maccabees took in class Of
twenty-four new members at their
meeting Tuesday evening. Great Com
mander DR.. E. H. Haas of st. Paul and
District Deputy o. w. Jerue were
present. After the initiation the mem.
bers enjoyed fine banquet. Y
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Jim Manahan is supporting Hughes
and Kellogg. Of course, as repub-
ican and a prospective candidate in
1918, he must, but the pill must have
gone down with sour taste, if there
is any of the Manahan of old left.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

The Twin City press is taking no.
tice Of the growing strength of Don
ohue, and is troubled. There need be
no worry. The Sixth district will
have in Donohue a congressman who
will merit confidence.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

The republican party believes in
war, judging from the attacks of Mr..
Roosevelt-Hughes, and Colonel Hughes
Roosevelt on the policy that has kept
the peace. The voters who want war,
with all its horrors and the revela-
tions since July, 1914, of what modern
war means, can get what they want
by supporting Hughes, who, is spite
of boosted independence, it is evident
will be Roosevet's putty man.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Isanti county is one of the strong
est, if not the strongest, republican
county in the state yet the sentiment
for Wilson there is causing much per-
turbation among the republican lead
es. A big surprise may be in sight.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

It has not been easy for the nation
al administration to steer neutral
course, with the situation as it has
been, but does anyone think a Roose.
velt-dominated ughes would or could
be neutrali
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

The republican state chairman wants
Roosevelt to come to Minnesota. Pros
poets must be desperate, when it is
necessary to bring the biggest politi-
cal faker in the country to help out.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Why not make the new normal at
Bemidji a vocational training school!
It would seem that there is enough de-
mand for vocational teachers to de-
vote one of the states normal schools
to their training.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06
ANY STEPS DIsPLEAsING TO EEL
LlGERENTS DICTATED an
KINGDOMS NECESSITIES
PRIME MINISTER SAYS.
GLAD OF AMERICAS STEPS
TAKEN AGAINST BLACKLIST
Restrictions Felt in Small Measure BY
United States Can Strike at VitaIs
Of Scandinavian Nations, Pre-
mier Declares Cannot
Urge Peace.

Stockholm, Oct. s. - Sweden pro
claimed her attitude of neutrality al
the very outbreak of the war. All
her actions since that time have borne
out that proclamation and all rumors
or accusations that she has done, or
intends to do, anything inconsistent
with the attitude. are due rather to
failure to comprehend her situation OF
some less creditable reason. And
whenever Sweden has taken any step
displeasing one or the other of the bel,
1igerent powers her action has been
dictated solely by considerations OF
the Kingdoms own necessities and OF
it's future welfare and not by any par.
tisan reasons. We hope sincerely that
the belligerents will not make it i'm.
possible for us to maintain this atti.
tude unto the end"
Thus in effect said Prime Minister
of Sweden, DR.. H. w. L. Hammerskold
in the only interview he has granted
any foreign journalist since the wal
began.
Cannot Urge Peace Negotiations.
In a communication issued Septem.
Der %, after the recent conference OF
the Scandinavian ministers at Chris.
tiania, it was said "That the govern.
ments of three countries consider that
under the actual circumstances there
could be no question for them, either
alone or in common with other nation!
al governments, Of taking the initia-
tive in any mediation between the bel.
ligerent powers"
Objections to Blacklist.
"The blacklist is Objectionable"
said the premier, because we feel
that it constitutes an unjust attempt
to deprive certain of our citizens OF
their rights and we do not like to sec
any Swedish subject lose any of his
rights as citizen unless by Judgment
of the courts.
1--WE are glad to know that the
United States has taken steps in this
matter and we have welcomed other
steps by that government in the de-
Tense of the rigrts of neutrals and for
the upholding Of the rules of interna-
tional law.
Restrictions keenly Felt.
Restrictions which are felt in com
paratively small measure by the great
America can strike at our very vitals.
We are convinced that in our Situation
the Americans, who appreciate as
much as we do the independence Of q
country and the legal right of it's citi-
zens, would feel and act exactly as We
do"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

Donohue will do, is the sentiment
rapidly increasing throughout the dis
trict.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-06

for 1900 The care Of those the state
has within its borders and the proven
tion of an increase, are problems de-
serving serious consideration, since
they touch upon many phases Of delin'
quency and dependency.
No name has been selected for the
magnificent new Third avenue bridge
in Minneapolis. Various suggestions
have been made. One man, writing to
the Journal, objects to the name Of a
7'foreigner" being used; as was done
when Marquette avenue was named.
Think of the silly intolerance. Mar
quette foreigner, Marquette, one Of
the greatest missionaries and pioneers
the world has known, the devoted,
self-sacrifcing explorer and discover
er. The mind of man who conceives
this great figure in American history
as foreigner must be a strange con-
glomerate of ignorance and prejudice.
Senator Nelson is personally a fine
old gentleman, yet he has become
about as thorough a reactionary as
any Eastern state ever produced.
There is nothing but plain scolding in
his much heralded address. No demo-
crat could hope to please Mr.. Nelson,
no matter what he did. Once upon a
time the senator was progressive
enough to vote for the tariff reform
embodied in the Mills bill, but he re-
pented and in his later years of SER
vice in the senate the stalwart re-
publicans and the interests have had
no reason to complain of disloyalty on
his part. Senator Nelson forgot many
things in his address. There is moth
ing like a convenient political memo
ry. He forgot to tell of the many re-
publican senators and representatives
who helped to put through legislation
fostered by the administration. If
this legislation, the rural credits, the
federal reserve bank, the child labor
law, the antitrust law, the eight-hou1
law, we're so bad, what is to be said
of the republican colleagues Of the
senator who supported these measures
The senator ridicules the keeping out
of war, but thousands of his fellow
countrymen in this state do not agree
with him. That would not be the first
time they have disagreed with him
either. They did not agree with him
about John A. johnson, or w. S. Ham
1nond, and indications are that they
do not agree with him about President
Wilson. The address is just simply an
old-fashioned appeal to partisanship
and a criticism of the legislation put
into effect by the otEer party, not only
because the other party put it over,
but because the legislation means re.
form and progress and is an attack up
on the hosts of privilege, among whose
strong defenders the venerable senator
has been for years enrolled.