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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
APPROPRIATION FOR
RED RIVER EXAMINATION

A bill has been introduced in con-
gress which provides lump sum of
$25O,OOO, under which the secretary
of war is authorized to examine and
survey cetrain localities by allotment
from this fund with view to later
improvement appropriations. The To-
calities included in Minnesota are:
Red Lake and Red river from Red
lake to Grand Forks N. D. to devise
plans to control lake level and stream
flow in the interests of navigation
and report what share land owners
should contribute.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
STATE BOARD EXAMS
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

w. B. Stewart, county superintend-
ent, today announced the program
for the state board examinations to
be held March % and "a. The ex-
aminations for spelling, English
grammar and American history will
be held March 23 and the examina-
tions of arithmetic, composition and
geography will be held March "a.
All students desiring to take the
art.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
FARMERS INSTITUTE At
NARY SCHOOL HOUSE

A Farmers Institute will be held
at the Nary school house, Feb. 26.
Specialists in different departments of
farming will give talks. The ses-
sions will begin at 10:3O o'clock in
the morning. 1t is believed that a
large number of farmers will attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
GERMANS PREPARING
FOR GREAT OFFENSIVE

London, Feb. 15.-The Germans
are preparing for a greater offensive
campaign against the Is miles of
French front in the Champagne re-
gion: The Germans are hurling thou
sands Of shells against the French
and are concentrating at Lahure. The
French are keeping under cover. The
German gains during the past few
days have been the most important
for several months. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
OVER $3.50 SECURED
BY ART EXHIBIT

Over $153 profit was secured by
the Bemidji schools at the art exhibit
held for several days last week. The
proceeds will be used to buy pictures
for the different rooms in the schools.
1t is the plan to secure picture for
each room. Two large-size framed
pictures have been donated to the
schools by the school board and the
Woman's Study club.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
BALMY WEATHER
HITS |BEMIOJ|

The sub-zero weather Of the past
six weeks is a thing Of the past and
more warm days are expected. To-
day the backbone of the winter IS
broken and there is slush on the
sidewalks and dripping roofs for the
first time in several weeks. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
BERNSTORFF EXPECTS
LUSITANIA SETTLEMENT

Berlin, Feb: 15.-The Lokal An
zeiger reports that Ambassador Bern
storff has reported to the foreign Of
flee that the United States has yield
ed to Germany and will not press the
unacceptable portions of the. Lsita-
MIA proposals. It is probable that a
final settlement will be secured with
Germany's next note. <
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
PLANS FOR ANNUAL
BANQUET COMPLETED

The plans for the annual banquet
of the Bemidji Merchants association
have been completed and will be an
nounced at a meeting of that organi-.
zation late this afternoon. The ban
uuet will be held March q.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
X X X 4 X X X X X X X X X X
NYMORE NEWS !
v Snecia1 CORRESPONDENT. J

(By Special correspondent
X X < X X X X X X X x x X +
Mrs. X. o. Bergstrand of Brainerd
is visiting in Nymore with the Gust
Johnson family.
Fred and John Reinke of Crook
ston are in Nymore visiting a few
days with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Reinke.
Max Manders of Brainerd spent
Saturday and Sunday visiting with
friends here. *
Iver Larson of Spooner is visiting
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anton
Strand. III.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
MRS, CAROLINE NEuMANN
DIES; FUNERAL TONIGHT

The funeral of Mrs. Caroline G.
Neumann, mother of DR.. F. A.
Blakeslee, who died at her home last
night of old age, will be held this
evening at the residence. Rev. p. D.
Hanscom; pastor of the Methodist
church, will officiate at the family
services tonight. ..,..... ~.
The body will be shipped to Min
neapolis tonight after the ceremo-
nies, where interment will be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HOLD SPECIAL SESSION

The board of county commissioners
of Beltrami county is holding spe-
cial session at the court house today
to consider the sale of ditch bonds.
It is planned to sell 81, 100000 worth
of bonds. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
20 KILLED WHEN fire
DESTROYS BUTTE MINE

Butte, Mont, Feb. 15.-Twenty
people were killed last night when
fire swept the Pennsylvania mine Of
the Anaconda Copper Mining COM
pany. The origin of the fire has not
been found. The fire is controlled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15

Mrs. G. H. easier of Fiske, Sask.,
Canada, arrived Monday evening and
is visiting at the home of her sisters,
Mrs. Alice Benner and Mrs. George
Kiehm.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
CITY ELECTION
EXPECTED TO
BRING OUT 4
RECORD VOTE
Over 300 Votes Have Been Cast IN
to Two O'clock This
Afternoon.
UNEXPECTED INTEREST IS
SHOWN IN MAYOR RACE
Sentiment Favors Mayor William Me-
cuaig for Reelection; May
Be Close.
UNEXPECTED INTEREST IS
SHOWN IN MAYOR RACE
ALL OFFICIALS
WILL BE RETURNED

Unexpected interest in the CITY
elections and bright sunshiny day
brought over 800 voters to the polls
before twp o'clock this afternoon
in the annual city election. The
claim is made that the vote of last
year will be increased by rs votes.
Last year there were 70S votes cast
for mayor. The polls will remain
open until nine o'clock this evening"
Mayoralty Race Close.
The race for mayor, it is believed.
will be very close, with the returning
to office of Mayor William McCuaig.
McCuaig in the election last year,
when there were three candidates in
the field, as there is this year, Sc
cured 292 votes. Simons, his inde-
pendent opposition, secured 2O2 votes
and Kaplan, the Socialist candidate,
secured PA votes. In 1914, when
only two candidates were in the race,
McCuaig secured 484 votes.
Slight Opposition.
There is but slight opposition to
any of the other present officials. It
is believed that George Stein and
George Rhea will returned by large
votes. Stein in the elections of the
past two years headed the ticket at
each election.
It is believed that T. ]. Lloyd will
be returned city assessor over J. E.
Harris, who has been his opponent
for the past two years. Last year
Lloyd received 4S7 votes and Harris
267; in 1914 Lloyd received 539
votes and Harris 319.
No Opposition.
In the first ward the present alder
man, J. P. Lahr, has no opposition.
It is believed that he will receive
large vote, however, in recognition
of his excellent work as a member
of the council.
Expected to Win.
In the second ward Tom Smart,
the present alderman, is expected to
defeat Henry Paquin, the Socialist
candidate, by good vote. Mr.. Smart
has always secured a good vote, secur-
ing in 1914, 147 votes against his
opponents "a.
Socialists Broken.
In the third ward Alderman Paul
Foucault, who has always secured
large vote, it is believed will be re-
turned. His opponent is Earl F.
Barber.
In the fourth ward R. e. Miller,
the present alderman, it is expected
will defeat G. Akerberg, the Socialist
candidate.
The Socialist vote is not expected
to be as heavy as in former years as
there is reported to be split In the
ranks. A number Of men who for
merly were strong Socialists have an
nounced that they would not vote the
Socialist ticket this year.
Report by II O'clock.
It is believed that the result OF the
election should be known by eleven
o'clock tonight.
The following are the election
judges:
First Ward-George Kirk, r. G.
Hayner and Bert Getchell.
Second Ward-A. A. Carter, e. J.
Gould and Jack Williams.
Third Ward-P. M. Dicaire, John
Ripple and H. A. Whitney.
Fourth Ward-Paul Davis, John
Groom and H. e. Anderson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
C. ". JEWETT HEADS
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

G. w. Jewett of this city has been
reelected president of the Minnesota
Automobile Retail Dealers associa-
ton. Mr. Jewett has held that Of
fee for three successive terms
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
.LEVEES BREAK; LANDS
FLOODED; LOSS LARGE

Natchez, Miss, Feb. 15.-The main
Mississippi levees, Is miles above St.
Joseph, Miss, broke this morning
and the flood waters are pouring
through huge crevasses. Thousands
of acres are flooded.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
SIX KILLED IN BIG
AUSTRIAN AIR RAID

Rome, Feb. 15.six people were
killed and several were wounded to-
day when Austrian aeroplanes bonn
barded the Italian city Of scio.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
x x <:f<f< * x t< <*++< !
HAVE YOU }VoTEDs

x : City elections ARE being !
X held in Bemidji today. !
X Have you: voted, Mr.. Cit ;
T. izen? !
x If not, why not? !
x It is your duty. ...
x The polls. are open until !
X nine o'clock this evening. !
x Do your, duty. !
X e The voting places are as !
X follows: ;: .,cs-...... i
x First Ward-Miller's store.
X Second Ward-City Hall. !
X Third Ward-Log building
x in rear of Dicaire's store.
x Fourth ward-D aIton !
X building on Third street. !
X X r X X x x x x Xxx Xxx X X
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
Over $4,000 Damage When Fire De-
stroys the Beltrami Music
Store.
ORIGIN IS UNKNOWN;
DISCOVERED AT 4 80 A. M.
Charboneau Announces He Will Re-
open Music Store Immediately in
Another Building.
BUILDING OWNED BY
DULUTH COMPANY

o'clock this morning caused $4,000
loss when the Beltrami Music store,
22O Third street, was destroyed and
a number of other places nearby were
damaged by smoke.
Filled With Smoke.
The fire was discovered by Harry
Gunsalus and Officer John A. Zach
arias when smoke was seen coming
out of the basement of the building.
The fire department was called and
found the building filled with smoke.
Families living above the music
store were notified and guests at the
Hotel Brinkman, who heard the
alarm, fled from their rooms in panic.
Burns for Hours.
The fire department was unable to
locate the fire Immediately on ac-
count of the large amount of smoke.
The fire was extinguished shortly af-
ter eight o'clock this morning.
Charles Charboneau of the Bel
trami Music store announced today
that he had about $4,000 stock on
hand at the time of the fire. He
stated that he would Immediately op-
en- up quarters for the store in an
other building.
There was several thousand dol
lars damage to the building. The
first floor fell to the basement and
the basement was flooded with about
five feet of water. The side walls
were badly damaged The building
is owned by the Fitger Brewing Co.,
Duluth.
Have Insurance.
Harry Gunsalus suffered several
hundred dollar loss by water in the
basement and smoke damaging the
walls.
Others who sustained losses on ac-
count of smoke are Walter F. Mar
cum and r. Gulbranson who lived
above the music store.
The stock and building were COW
cred by insurance.
A dog belonging to Mr.. Charboneau
was killed by the fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15

K X X X 4 X X X X X X X X x X X x
On the motion of Alderman Sherm
Bailey at the meeting of the city
council last evening the city will
recommend to the library board the
granting of the use of the library
rooms to the old soldiers for the hold
ing of their meetings. The old SOL
diers at present have no place to
meet. It is believed that the library
board will act favorably in the mat
ter,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
OLD SOLDIERS To ! !. 2
SECURE RIGHT TO
USE LIBRARY ROOM
City Council to Ask Library Board to
Let G. A. R. Hold Meetings
at Library.
INSURANCE AGENTS IN
BEMIDJI MAY BE LICENSED
Ttney Drivers to Be Warned for
Careless Driving; City 1nsur-
ance is Secured.
INSURANCE AGENTS IN
BEMIDJI MAY BE LICENSED
WHAT THE COUNCIL DID

Asked that library rooms
be opened for old soldiers.
Announced that insurance
agents in city may be licensed.
License Of jitney drivers to
be revoked for reckless driv-
ing.
City insurance is reneWd.
Bills allowed with excep-
tions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15
Bills Allowed.

Routine matters were disposed Of
at the meeting of the city council.
Bills were allowed with the exception
Of one which the council asked to be
reduced
Alderman Frank Lycan told the
council that there was city in the
southern part of the state which IL
censes all insurance agents. He stated
that he had been approached by sew
eral local men to have the city Ii
cense agents rhere..~- The NATTER he
stated, would probably be brought
up at another meeting.
Citizens Complain.
Alderman Smart told the members
of the council that several citizens
had complained to him in regard to
reckless driving by jitney bus driv-
ers. He asked that some action be
taken to revoke the license of any
driver who drives recklessly. One
driver who is alleged to be driving
recklessly will be asked to appear
before the next meeting of the city
council and give reasons why his Ii
cense should not be revoked.
Insurance Renewed.
The council renewed the insurance
on city buildings. The insurance
was divided among several insurance
agents in this city.
Alderman Moberg reported that no
action had been taken on the Rest
Room situation.
Alderman Miller reported that the
sled runners for the fire department
motor truck we're in the course of
construction.
All members were present at the
meeting last evening with the ex-
ception of Alderman Erwin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-15

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
MEXICAN REPORTS CLAIM AMERICANS
 FIRED FIRST SHOT

FL PASO. June 2S.-The full re- port. as received here from Mexican sources regarding the battle between the Mexican force and the Carran- zistas at Carrizal. intimates that the Americans have been warned to leave that part Of the Mexican ter ritory.
 The official Mexican reports say that the American force comprised about 65 men of the Tenth cavalry. colored company. General Gonza- les. commander of the Juarez defac- to troops. learning that the Ameri- cans were near Carrizal. sent mes sage to the commander of the Ameri. can detachment. Captain Boyd. re. questing the American soldiers to withdraw
 The Americans. however. remain- cd motionlessr-,Fi Finally a second dis. patch was sent and he was fired upon by the Americans after he had delivered the second request and was then leaving.
 Immediately the Americans started
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
FIGHT RACES
 ON 800 MILE
 FRONT TODAY

PETRoGRAD, June 23. - Thous- ands and thousands of lives are be- ing sacrificed In the terrific combat which is raging today along the whole of the five hundred mile front maintained by the Russians, accord ing to the official statement Issued by the war department.
 The Germans and the Austrlans combined are making the greatest effort of the war to stop the Russian advance. Both Germans and Austri- ans under the best generals of the two armies are said to be spending the lives of their men freely In mass- cd attacks against the Russian ar mics.
 The war statement today says that the fighting Is hourly increasing in intensity and terrific and heavy bombardments of artillery are being used time and time again to per nit of frenzled infantry attacks.
 In the northern sector along the front of General von Hindenburg's armies, the Russians admit that the Germans have for the time being checked the great advance of the Russlans. But further south on the same line where the Russians arc headed for Lemberg, 1t Is claimed that the Austrian fronts are bad. ly broken and that the advance con- tInues steadily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
HUGHES TELLS GRADUATES OF
 AMERICANISM

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. June 2S. - Charles D. Hughes. Republican nom inee for President. made the address today Co the graduating class of the Brown university He told the graduates that the American spirit could not be fed in the class room.
 "Americanism has its foundation in the class room" said the speaker, but ] have been convinced that it's real growth there has been notorious ly absent Men and women must think out Americanism for them selves individually. They must be men and women who believe in some thing Americanism is something. something that is the grandest thing in the United States"
 It is believed that Mir. Hughes in- timated that those born Of foreign percentage. who take advantage Of the country's great institutions Of learn ing. do not grasp the full American spirit from what should be drilled into them in the public schools es. pecially.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
SAYS HUGHES IS
 NOW CALLED MIR.
 FACING BOTHWAYS

ST. LOUIS, June 2s.-speaking as @ German-American Charles Boes shensteIn. National Committeeman from Illinois, took issue today with Louis D. Brandt, of the Chicago Staats Zeitung. spokesman for the German-American Alliance. in the assertion that the organization would favor Hughes.
 "German-Americans will decide for themselves. It is an insult to their intelligence for any self.appointed racial exploiter to attempt to deliv. CT them bodily to Mir Facing Both. ways"
 This name. taken from Pilgrims Progress. is applied by Mir. Boesch- enstein to former Justice Hughes. whose candidacy Is designed to catch the voters coming and going He is said the committeeman, the pet candidate of certain elements who maintain that Wilson is too severe with Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
NO DECLARATION 0F WAR HAS BEEN MADE
President Wilson Awaits Report from Gen. Pershing

to advance in forbidden direction. Gene Gonzales sent word to Gen. Gomez to attack the Americans and the battle quickly followed.
 The Americans were said to have been attacked near the Domingo ranch which was south of Carrizal, in the state of Chihuahua. Twenty of the U. s. soldiers were killed and 17 were taken prisoners. The Mex. leans also lost twenty killed and a dozen wounded
 Capt. Boyd and his force consti- tuted one of Brig.-Gen. Pershing' 8 patrols running out on scouting expedition.
 The American officers here state that the version of the fight is sole ly of Mexican source and that the report that the Americans fired on the despatch carrier has not been corroborated by the American stan here or anywhere along the border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
LIQUOR RAIDS IN
 SEATTLE HAVE BEEN
 TIPPED IS CHARGE

SEATTLE, June 23.-Chief of Pol ice Rockingham today ordered a complete investigation into the charges made by Sergeant of Po- lice V. R. Putnam. in charge of the dry law squad Of the police depart ment. that Pauclman E. J. Margett attempted to warn Clarence Gerald recently that his piece was to be raided.
 Sergeant Putnam has informed Chief Rockingham that very recent ly places to be raided had received tips from some source and liquor had been slipped away and the police dry squad were up against it when start ing out to make a cleanup.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
INDIANA MOOSE
 WILL NOT SUPPORT
 HUGHES BUT WILSON

INDIANAPOLIS, June 23. - "The Republican nominee. Hughes and Fairbanks. will not receive the sup port of the Progressives of Indiana under any consideration. and in the case that the Progresslves do not have national ticket in the field n concentrated effort will be made in this state to throw all the support possible to Wilson and Marshall. Regardless of whether the Progress. sives keep a national entry in the fall politics, Indiana will run full state Progressive ticket" Progress. sive State Chairman Edwin NJ. Lee announced for the first time this af- ternoon the position to be taken by the central organization since the Chicago nominations.
 In addition to this attitude. Mr. Lee stated that a strong effort would be made to have Roosevelt reconsider and head the national ticket.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23

Americans. Capt Boyd protested and after short talk with Gomez, the latter. with his entire command retired to Carrizal.
 Suddenly the Mexicans opened fire upon the Americans with machine guns. Following this fire the Mexi- cans advanced. captured and killed U. :. soldiers. Capt. Boyd and a handful of his 65 men escaped southward and were not followed
 An American scout arriving here claims that Lieut.. Henry Adair. was killed and that Capt. Moore. who was with Capt. Boyd was wounded in the shoulder but escaped. One of the re- ports received today states that Capt Boyd was also killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
THE IRISH ARE NOT
 ENTHUSIASTIC OVER
 NEW HOME RULE BILL

NEW YORK. June 23.-A Belfast cable says that the Ulster Unionist Council. while showing no euthus- iasm for the proposed home rule compromise. at a meeting presided over by Sir Edward Carson author ized by Sir Edward to proceed with negotiations The attitude Of the members was tha. they were will ing to maKe saerif., es in ar'lcr as the government desires. Co procure a settlement which will be strength ening to the empire and ail in win ming the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 -'s.- and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUND NORTH. Admiral Farragul arrived in port at four o'clock this af- ternoon.
 Humboldt sailed north from Petersburg Gt 10 o'clock. Due here this evening. Al-Kl is due from the south at z o'clock tonight Spokane sailed north from Ket- chlkan at 10 o'clock this morning. Due in Juneau tomorrow forenoon. Alaska was posted to sail from Seattle this morning
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNGS. Princess Alice is due to sail from Vancouver tomorrow night.
 Admiral Watson is due to sail from Seattle Sunday Alameda is due to sail from Seattle Sunday City of Seattle is due to sail rom seattle next MOnuay. Dolphin is due to sail from &c., attle next Monday. Prince George is due to sail from Seattle next Monday.
 SOUTHBOUNO SAiLiNeS. Northwestern is on her way south by way of the outside passage. not calling at Ju- neau.
 Al-Ki is due to sail southbound at midnlght tonight. Jefferson is due southbound Monday morning. Prince Rupert is due south bound Saturday night at n o'clock
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM CHARGE IS TAKEN UP BY
 REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. June sS.-Repub- llcans in Congress will introduce a resolution calling for Congression- al investigation of the charge in the Democratic national platform adopt ed today. that conspiracies exist in the United States to weaken the government and improperly influ- ence government officials in dealing with foreign powers This resolu- tlon. as it is being drafted, will de- mand specific information
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
COURT HOLDS THAT FIVE MEN CONSTITUTE
 A MILITARY FORCE

NEW YORK. June 2S. Holding that five men may constitute mili- tary force. Federal District Court of New York refused to have laugh ed out of court the charge against Captain Hans Tascher, representa-. tive Of Krupps He was held for trial on the charge of conspiring to lead a military expedition against Canada; the plot was to wreck the Welland Canal locks
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-23
NEWSPAPER OWNER WEDS MRS. AST0R;
 GO ON HONEYMOON

BAR HARBOR. Me. June 2S-Mrs. Madeline Force Astor and William r. Dick. the Brooklyn newspaperman, were married late yesterday after noon in Saint Saviours Episcopal church by Rev. A. C. Larned. The rector. members of the two famil- les and few intimate friends were present. MT. and Mrs Dick left last night for honeymoon Co the Pacific Coast