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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
RAILWAY men MEET
ToD|SCUsSQuEST|oN
OF HOURS AND WAGE

- New York, June 1.A-hepresen
the United States and of their con-
ductOrs, trainmen and engineers be-
gan here today series of confer
ences to settle, if possible, questions
of working hours and wages. Eight
cen general managers compose the
committee acting for the railroads,
and they met four representatives
from each of the employees organiza-
tions-the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers, the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers and Firemen,
the Brotherhood of Trainmen and the
Order of Railroad Conductors.
More than a thousand delegates
have been sent here by the employees,
and between conferences with the
railway managers the representatives
of the four brotherhoods will consult
their fellow delegates. 1t is esti-
mated that the conferences will cost
the brotherhoods $5O,OO0 a week.
The demands of the workers are
four-the eight-hour day for all, time
and a half for overtime, preparatory
time and overtime by minutes. The
engineers for the most part are now
on eight-hour time, and the eight
hour demand concerns the trainmen
more than anything else. Time and
half for overtime is insisted upon
for all workers.
The engineers are demanding the
preparatory time, which means that
in an engineer goes on duty at 8
O'Clock and his train does not go un-
til half an hour later, he shall be paid
for the half hour he waits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
LUMBER MEN MUST
ADVERTISE MORE

Chicago, June 1.-More extensive
newspaper and magazine advertising
is essential to the future of the lum-
Der industry, from toothpicks to
houses, according to every speaker
at the Lumbermen's national con-
vention here today.
The days speakers included James
Kelley, editor of the Chicago Herald,
who talked on "Publicity" and the
other phases of the merchandising
problem all hinged on the same gen
eral question of advertising the prod
ucts of the sawmills. A dozen
speakers on this subject in its var
ious forms were presented.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
SUMNER MAKEUP
SCHOOL JUNE 10

The summer makeup school will
begin in the Bemidji schools June
10, according to an announcement
made today by W. P. Dyer, superin-
tendent of schools. The makeup
school will continue for six weeks.
Miss Anna Benda will be the in
structor.
The summer manual training
school will begin June IL and will
continue for six weeks.
All the regular sessions Of the Be-
midi schools, with the exception of
the kindergarten class, will be
closed for the summer vacation. The
kindergarten will continue for one
month.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
PARK RAPIDS nine
TO MEET BEM|DJ|
TEAM NEXTSuNDAY

The Park Rapids baseball team will
be in Bemidji next Sunday afternoon
for a game with the Bemidji team
at the new athletic park. The Park
Rapids team comes to Bemidji with
strong aggregation and it is be-
lieved that the game Sunday will be
close.
Russell or Hogan will pitch for
the Park Rapids team Sunday and
Shearer will do the receiving.
The other players for Park Rapids
will probably be as follows: Lucas,
first base; Crook, second base; Bell,
shortstop; Mas, third base; Haberer,
right field; Towne, center field;
Wright, left field.
The Bemidji lineup will be the
same as in the Fosston game.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
bEMlDJI SCHOOLS
10, "a q nsE FOR THE
SUMMER TOMORROW
Glass Of ~ to Be Graduated From
High School at Exercises in
Evening.
CENTRAL AND NORTH
SCHOOLS TO GIVE PROGRAMS
Dean William Reynolds Vance Of
University Law School to
Give Address.
CENTRAL AND NORTH
SCHOOLS TO GIVE PROGRAMS

The Bemidji schools will close to-
morrow afternoon for the summer va
cation. The schools will reopen in
September.
Tomorrow evening at the Grand
theater class of 27 will be gradu-
ated from the high school. This is
the largest class in the history of the
school.
Attorney M. J. Brown, president
of the school board, will present the
diplomas and Dean William Reynolds
Vance of the University Of Minnesota
Law school will deliver the COM
mencement address. A special musi-
cal program will be given.
Program for Grades.
Tomorrow afternoon the Central
and North schools will give a pro-
gram on the school grounds, begin
ming at one-thirty o'clock. Parents
of the children and citizens are urged
to attend the programs. If weather
conditions do not permit the pre-
sentation of the program on the
school grounds, the program will be
given at the Grand theater.
The arrangements for the program
has been under the supervision of
Miss Agnes Strand, instructor in the
primary department. Teachers of
the various grades have assisted in
the preparation of the numbers.
Songs and Dances.
The program is as follows: Chorus,
"Vacation Song," and "spring Song,"
fifth grades; folk dances LOBBY Loo
and Blackbird," first grades; play,
"Woodland Nymph," fourth grades;
folk dance, *Danish Dance of Greet
ing" second grades; Indian club
swinging, sixth grade girls; play,
"Twelve Months" third grades; folk
dance, II See You" and "Carrousel,"
first grades; Japanese drill song,
girls of second grades; folk dance,
"Hansel and Gratel," first grade;
chorus, 'Let Us Go Mayin'" and
''Evening Song," sixth grades.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
DR., Waite SENTENCED
TO ELECTRIC CHAIR

New York, June 1.-Dr. Waite,
who has been found guilty of the
of his father-in-law, John E..
Peck, was today sentenced to die in
the electric chair July 10. Waite,
after the imposing of the sentence,
thanked the court for the manner
in which the trial was conducted.
He stated that he was sorry that he
did not have more than his life to
give for the reparation of his crimes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
THREE FOUND GUILTY
ON DRUNK CHARGES

Three men we're found guilty on
charges of drunkenness in the NUM-
cipal court this morning. Each was
fined two dollars.
The men were Christ Anderson, 5.
Thompson and Lewis Cody, all tran
sients. They were arrested on a
train last evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
NAVAL. MILITIA ON ::
CRUISE next SUNDAY

The second short cruise of the
season will be held on Lake Superior
on the training ship Gopher" Sun
day. A number of the members of
the Bemidji division of the Mime
sofa Naval Militia will take the trip.
Three other short cruises will be
held this month, to prepare the mill
tia boys for the long cruise which
will begin at Philadelphia on July
Is. The reserve battleship Rhode
Island will be used on the long
cruise.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
Rumored ENGAGEMENT.
STANTON Denies
DITCH PETITION

Judge G.. w. Stanton of the Fiji
teenth judicial district, today issued
an order denying the petition for the
establishment of Judicial Ditch No.
38. This action was taken because
in a great many instances the assess
ments would exceed the benefits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
BEMIDJI MADE AUTO
WINS MUCH FAME AT
4 BIG SPEEDWAY RACES
Car Constructed From Ford by G. w.
Jewett Heralded as Fastest
for Size.
BREAKING OF AXEL
LOOSES 50-M1LE RACE
Bemidji Man to- Enter Races on
Fourth of July; May Go to
indianapolis.
BREAKING OF AXEL
LOOSES 50-MILE RACE

The reconstructed Ford automobile
entered by G. w. Jewett of Bemidji
and driven by him in the Twin City
Speedway races Memorial day has
won much fame as result of the ex-
cellent showing made in the races.
Wins 1O-Mile Race.
Jewett won the 1O-mile race for
non-stock cars, his time being 9:33;
finished second in the 10-mile free
for-all handicap and fourth in the
50-mile free-for-all.
The rear axel of Jewett's car was
broken while travelling at 88 miles
an hour at the speedway Sunday. He
was unable to secure another racing
axel in time for Tuesdays events,
and was forced to use a stock car
axel. The change in axels slowed up
the Bemidji mans car fully Is miles
an hour But for the misfortune,
Jewett's car probably would have
won the 5O-mile free-for-all.
Fastest In World.
One Of the officials of the A. A. A.
made the remark after the races that
Jewett's "Bigmidg" was the fastest
car in the world for it's cubic con-
tents. The displacement of the car
is 176 cubic inches
Jewett returned from the Twin
Cities this morning. He announced
that he would probably enter the ra-
ces at the speedway, Fourth, of July.
He may also later on enter races at
the Indianapolis speedway.
Congratulates City.
The following telegram was re-
ceived by the Pioneer today from the
Swinhart Tire and Rubber company
of Akron, Ohio, in regard to Jewett's
record:
"Your city and yourselves are to be
congratulated upon the wonderful
showing of Jewett's special Bemidji
in the Memorial Day races. This car
competed against special racing cars
twice and three times it's size. Had
Jewett not broken his axel, necessi-
tating the use of road axel, he
would have won every race. A Be-
midi car with Chad Jewett driving
on Swinhart tires seems to be win
ming combination"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
ACRES OF
LAND ARE SOLD At
government SALE

One hundred and forty-four acres
of government land were sold at the
sale conducted under the VOlstead
act in Beltrami county the early part
of May, according to report made
public today by County Auditor
George. There were 1866 certifi-
Gates issued and the total receipts
were $44,99O49.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
NINE KILLED AND
THIRTY-FIVE ARE
INJURED IN WRECK

Laredo, Tex, June IL Nine per-
sons were killed and IS injured yes
terday when a north-bound passenger
train on the Mexican railway collided
with south-bound freight train near
Rodrigues, Mexico. Those killed
were five trainmen and four passen-
gers, all Mexicans. Several Amer
leans were aboard the passenger train
but none were reported injured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
AMENDMENT TO NAVAL
APPROPRIATION BILL
PASSED BY THE HOUSE

Washington, June 1.-The amend
ment to the naval appropriation bill
to provide for 100000 govern
ment armor plate plant, for $3,50O,-
600 instead of 100000 worth of
aeroplanes, for 2,730 additional and
for a bonus system to encourage the
speedy private construction of war
ships, were adopted yesterday by the
house sitting as the committee OF the
whole.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
200 CANS OF Pike
FRY ARE SHIPPED.
Historical So

Two hundred cans of pike Try nave
been shipped from the Bemidji fish
hatchery during the past week.
Twenty-six cans of pike fry were
dumped in Lake Bemidji and the bal
ance was shipped to points west of
here. Game Warden Munich of Crook
ston is assisting Game Warden Bailey
of Bemidji in this work.
According to Mr.. Munich, although
the fry is slower in developing this
year, there is a large amount and
many lakes and streams will be stock
ed this year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
FRENCH READY TO
SURRENDER HILL
3o4 SAYS BERLIN
Reported That Several Positions
Have Been Evacuated in verdun
District.
TEUTONS RUSH NEW
TROOPS IN ACTION
Paris Reports That German Attack
on Dead Mans Hill Has Been
Repulsed.
TEUTONS RUSH NEW
TROOPS IN ACTION

Berlin, June 1.-The French are
preparing to surrender Hill 304.
Several French positions on the sum-
nit, which have been demolished by
heavy fire, already have been evacu-
ated. From Haucourt to Meuse the
Germans are steadily pressing for
ward with daily "nibbles.'' The
French are desperately resisting the
attacks but are falling back. Furi-
Gus French counter attacks with
heavy sacrifices Of men, resulted only
in temporary successes, the Germans
pressing on after each check.
Have Fresh Troops.
Paris, June 1.-The Germans are
ready to rush 100000 fresh troops
into action in the Verdun district
during the next week. Five divi-
sions of the German troops are en-
gagged on both banks of the Meuse.
Since February over one million Ger
mans have been in action around
Verdun. Over 100000 have been put
out of action.
Paris, June 1.-(Officia) 1.-The
German attack on the eastern slopes
of Dead Mans Hill have been COM
pletely repulsed.
Italians Withdraw.
London, June IA newspaper dis
patch from Rome states that the
Italians have evacuated the fortified
town of Asiago before the Austrian
advance.
Rumored Engagement.
Paris, June lit is reported that
Prince Edward of Wales, heir appar-
ent to the British throne, p, is en-
gagged to marry Princess Jolanda, Is,
daughter of King Emmanuel of Italy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
JOE MOTIFS DRAWS A
SIXTY-DAY SENTENCE

Judge C. W. Stanton of the dis
trict court yesterday sentenced Joe
Motifs of Bemidji to so days in the
county Jail on a statuatory charge.
Motts was arrested about month
ago. While in the Jail he became
ill and was taken to st. Anthony's
hospital. His right hand is para
lyzed. He was moved from the hos
pital to the Jail yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
All for Suffrage.
INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST STANDARD OIL

Washington, June 1.-Following a
conference between President Wilson
and the attorney general today there
was a possibility of contempt pro-
ceedings against the Standard Oil
company against the supreme court
decision ordering the zdissolution-of
the trust
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
F. 4. WILSON IS A
VISITOR IN BEM|DJ|

F. A. Wilson, formerly editor of
the Bemidji Sentinel, returned to Be-
midi today from Minneapolis and
southern Minnesota points where he
has been for the past few weeks. He
will remain in Bemidji several days.
Mr.. Wilson will have charge of the
famous photo play damaged Goods, -
when it will be shown in Bemidji,
June % and "a, at the Grand theater.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
new SANATORIUM TO
Be OPENED JUNE 20

The new tri-cOunty sanatOrium at
Lake Julia will probably be opened
June 20, according to an announce
ment made today by an official of the
sanatorium. Work on the construc-
tion of the sanatorium is rapidly be-
ing completed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
STANTON POSTMASTER
At ALUMNI BANQUET

H. Mayne Stanton has been named
as POSTMASTER for the Bemidji High
School Alumni associations first an
nual banquet which will be held Fri
day, June 16, at the Birchmont Beach
hotel. A program of toasts and
speeches has been prepared.
Following the banquet, a dance
will be given in the hotel
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
tennis CLUB TO HOLD
MEETING TOMORROW

The Bemidji Tennis club will hold
a meeting at the Commercial club
rooms tomorrow afternoon at three
o'clock. Every member of the club
is urged to be present as plans will
be made for the disposition of the
funds of the club.
The tennis courts are in excellent
condition.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
TAX RECEIPTS ON LAST
DAY ARE VERY LARGE

The tax receipts at the office OF
the county treasurer yesterday
amounted to $7,24S.27. Yesterday
was the last day to pay the current
taxes without an additional ten per
cent penalty. The penalty became
effective today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
MISS BOYLE TO Be
WE'D TO CARL BYE

A wedding license was issued in the
office of the clerk of the court this
morning to Carl Bye and Miss Isa-
bella Boyle, both of Blackduck. The
wedding will take place in Blackjack
this evening.
Miss Boyle is we'll known in Be-
midi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
SUICIDE PLOT; GIRL
IS ONLY ONE KILLED

Providence, R. l., June BEAT
rice Walters, 10, was found dead to-
day with a bullet in her breast.
James O'Brien, her sweetheart, 21,
was arrested. He stated that they
both decided to commit suicide. She
succeeded but belt buckle prevented
him. The police do not believe the
story.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
SHACKLETON EXPEDITION
IS REPORTED STRANDED

London, June 1.-Twenty-two men
of the Shackleton expedition are
stranded on Elephants Island near
the South Pole The government
will probably send relief expe-
dition Immediately.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
FARGO man TAKES
OVER LOCAL HOTEL

G.. A. Barney of Fargo, N. D., has
taken over the Challenge hotel from
William Hazen, who has become con-
nected with the Great Northern res
taurant. Mr.. Barney plans on re-
modelling the Challenge hotel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
SEVEN BEMIDJI
TEACHERS PAY
PENSION MONEY

Seven Bemidji teachers
will be in line for a teachers
pension if they teach twenty
years. Five dollars has been
deducted from the salary
check of each of the seven for
fees toward the teachers pen
sion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
MOTORCYCLE RIDER
JOINS COURT CLUB

Harry Erickson was arrested this
morning by Officer Essler on a charge
of speeding his motorcycle on Mime
sofa avenue. In the municipal court
Erickson paid a fine Of two dollars.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
AUTO LICENSE MONEYS
ARE OVER $11, ,000

st. Paul, Minn., June 1.-The Of
flee of the secretary of state today
reported that $11,9O2 was paid dur
ing the month of April for automo
bile licenses.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
K x Xxx X x X X X X X x X x x (
X "NEARLY A LADY" AT
X THE GRAND TONIGHT

NEARLY Lady," delightful
photo comedy which will be shown
at the Grand theater tonight, mar
rates the social adventures of a
breezy cattle baron, who comes to
New York as fiancee of an English
lord who doesn't take.' Elsie
Janis plays the stellar role.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01

Clifford Congdon, who has been a
patient at St. Anthony's hospital for
the past ten days, is much improved
tOday
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01

San Francisco, CAL, June 1.-Ten
thousand west coast longshoremen
began strike today for higher
wages
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01

Tie Yeoman lodge will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry F.
Schmidt, 306 Third street, tomorrow
evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01

John Silverman of Grand Forks
N. D., is in the city visiting his Sis
ter, Mrs. A. GrOssman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
EXTENDS
OLIVE BRANCH TO
the REPUBLICANS
Reported Progressive Plan is to
Nominate Republican if of Pro-
gressive Principles.
ALL PARTIES TO MAKE
BID FOR SUFFRAGE VOTE
Women's Party to Meet in Chicago
June 5; G. O. G. and Bull
Moose Meets June 7.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 1.-George w.
Perkins, chief director of the Bull
Moose party, today invaded Chicago
and extended the olive branch to the
Republicans.
He reiterated that the Progressive
plan was to support any candidate
standing for progressive principles,
not necessarily Roosevelt.
Have Two Choices.
The Progressive convention paral-
lels the Republican convention. 1t
has been rumored that the chiefs
have the choice CT two alternates.
To nominate Roosevelt and see what
the Republicans do, or second, to stall
until the Republicans nominate a
candidate. If satisfactory the Pro-
pressives can then nominate him. If
unsatisfactory the Progressives can
nominate Roosevelt and launch a
third party.
All for Suffrage.
Republican, Democratic, Progress
sive and Prohibition parties are ready
to bid for the support of the Wom-
ems party in the 1916 presidential
race Speakers from each of the four
parties will address the Women's
party which will meet here June 5.
Womens suffrage resolutions will lie
introduced in each party.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
Not to Withdraw.

Washington, June lit has been
decided not to withdraw the Amer
lean troops following Carranza's la
test request. Instead the administra-
tion will issue statement within ten
days informing Carranza of the re-
lection of his request, calling atten-
ton to misstatements about the Mexi-
can situation in his latest note.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01
INSTRUCTED NOT TO
DISCUSS WITHDRAWAL

Ell Paso, June lit is thought
that General Cavaire, commander of
Northern Chihuahua, is carrying a
copy of Carranza' note to the United
States to Casas Grandes for a confer
ence with General Pershing. PERISH
ing has been instructed not to dis
cuss withdrawal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-01

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
Loss of Life As
 Steamer Pilot Boy
 Sinks; Gov. Marooned

San Antonio, Tex, Aug. 19-With army wireless reports stating there had been comparatively little damage and no known loss of life in the Brownsville district, chief anxiety cen- tered early today on the situation at Corpus Christi and that vicinity as a result of the tropical storm which struck the Texas gulf coast yesterday morning. The only loss of life so far reported was in the sinking in the Gulf of Mexico of the small steamer Pilot Boy, plying between Galveston and Corpus Christi.
 The vessel carried a crew of thir- teen, only three of whom as yet being reported as saved. The three were washed ashore alive at Port Aransas, Tex.
 The last telegraph wire into Corpus Christi failed at 2:30 o'clock yester- day afternoon and the last telephone line went out shortly before o'clock last night. Last reports from Corpus Christi placed the velocity of the wind at 70 miles an hour and it was stated the storm was expected to increase in intensity until midnight, when the crest would be reached. Nothing later has been heard.
 The storm had abated. somewhat at Brownsville at II o'clock last night,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
JUDGE UPHOLDS ExECUTORSHIP OF
 COLUMBIA DEAN
Confirms Probate Court s Decision in $700, 900 Els
 state Dispute.

Dean Harlan F. Stone of Columbia University Law school. has been up- held in his handling of the. $700,000 Nelson Taylor estate by decision handed down today by Judge Curtis of the superior court. Dean Stone was one of the executors of the estate over which there has been much liti- gation since the will was filed in the Norwalk probate court.
 After Taylor died at his handsome Norwalk estate Dean Stone and Nell son P. Foss, the other executor, re- organized the Baker-Taylor Co.,, a book binding concern. After the re- organization the business was sold to another firm in New York for $400,- 900. Henrietta A. Hayes, Edith An drews, Posie Hayes and other New York heirs, appealed to the superior court when the probate court accept ed the executors accounting. It was claimed the executors had no power to make the sale. Judge Curtis con- firms the probate courts decision. He says the acts of the executors were lawful and reasonable.