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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
LAWS EYE UPON
SOAP BOX ORATORS

Washington, Sept. 7.-Nation-
wide seizure by the government of
documents of the Industrial Work
ers Of the World was said today to
be but one step in the campaign
which the department of justice is
prepared to conduct against disloy-
atty and sedition. ~
From now on other organizations
and individuals whose utterances
and activities have given ground for
suspicion Of disloyalty will be under
stricter surveillance and more dras-
tic measures will be pursued in deal
Ing with them.
included in these classes are the
ao-called soap box orators, writers
and publishers, some of them com
nected with the German language
press in this country, so-called con-
scientious DIRECTORS and individuals
whose activities have led them to be
regarded as friends of Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
CAN'T CONTROL PRICE
OF MEAT, HOOVER

Washington, Sept. Price fix
ing for meat and dairy products has
no place in the governments food
control plans, Herbert Hoover, the
food administrator, told the Nation
al Livestock conference. Not only
would it be inadvisable to institute
price fixing in these industries, he
declared, but the food administration
has been given no such power.
As long as there is q heavy de-
mand for meat with decreased pro-
duction, Mr.. Hoover said, meat prices
will continue to soar. The hope Of
the food administration is that it
can stabilize quotations and thus ell
inmate speculation
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
Law Board Names Violations
Against TeutOn War Plan

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Sept. T.
Protests against Germany's war. pro-
gram as violating international law
were contained in the report of the
committee on international law, sub
mitted to the American Bar associa-
ton in convention here.
The protests were in nine sec
tions, denouncing:
Sinking of merchant ships with
out warning.
Assuming to close the sea to our
ships by proclamation.
: Conspiracies conducted against
this country by German secert
agents.
Wanton murder of civilians and
nOn-cOmbatants.
Devastation of occupied regions.
Looting of occupied territory and
excessive levy on contributions from
such territory.
The assumption or right to put to
death any mariner who defends his
vessel against submarines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
GOVERNOR FRAZIER
W ALLOPS FARGO

Fargo, Sept Governor Fra
zier's attitude towards the Peoples
Council, which recently attempted
to hold meeting in Fargo under
the governors protection, is further
evidenced by the fact that the execu-
tive addressed q communication to
Mayor Alex Stern of Fargo, condemn
ing the action taken by Fargo people
to prevent Max Eastman from spread
ing his seditious lltterances. =
Mayor Stern, in response, inform
ed the governor that it was danger
Gus to attempt meetings of the Peo-
pies Council kind in Fargo, and that
it would be unwise to give such meet
ings any encouragement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
QUARTERLY REPORT
OF CHIEF RIPPLE

Report Of the police department.,
three months, May, June and July,
second quarter Of the year 1917:
TO the Honorable mayor and city
council of the City of Bemidji: Gem
tlemen: l hereby submit for your
approval the report of this depart
ment for the past three months of
the present fiscal year.
Number Of arrests for drueken-
ness-18.
Amount OF fines imposed-$151.
Amount of fines paid-$1O1.
Amount of fines suspended-$55.
Total amount of money received
by the city-$1O1.
Number of arrests for disorderly
conduct.
| Amount of fines imposed-$55
| Amount of fines paid-$3O.
Amount of fines sllspended-$25
l., sTatal amount Of money. received by
i4,c cts &. ,3ss, II :. r:
/ One arrest for vagrancy, paid -
fine of SIS.
One arrest for selling liquor with
out a license, fine Of $50 or sixty
days imposed, committed to county
Jail for period Of sixty days.
Number of arrests for ASSAULT.
Amount of fines imposed-$25.
Amount of fines paid-$25.
Total amount of money received by
the city-$25.
Number of arrests for petit lar
ceny-3.
Amount of fines imposed-$115.
Amount of fines paid-$1O.
Two cases committed to county
jail, one for ninety days and one for
ten days.
Total amount of money received
by city-$10.
Number of arrests for running
gambling game.
Amount of fines Impoverished.
Amount of fines paid-$3S.6O.
Total amount Of money received
by city-$38.60.
Number of arrests for violation Of
the traffic ordinance-11.
Amount of fines imposed-$55.
Amount of fines paid-$50.
One fine suspended. ~ y
Total amount Of money received
by city-$50.
Total number of arrests for three
past months in all cases-42.
Total amount of fines imposed
$504.6O.
Total amount of fines paid
$4,000. ~
Three committed to county jail,
five sentences suspended.
Hoping that this will meet with
the approval of the mayor and you
gentlemen, beg to remain,
Your obedient servant,
FRANK B. RIPPLE,
Chief of Police.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
Deportation of civilian population
to be employed in forced labor.

Deportation of civilian population
to be employed in forced labor.
Sinking of hospital ships.
War Measures Supported.
The association adopted resolu-
lions late yesterday pledging support
to the government in every war
measure.
The presentation of a memorial to
federal and state courts requesting a
conscientious effort to shorten opin-
ions was recommended today by the
committee on reports and dlgests,
which reported that the average
length of judicial opinions has in
creased 80 per cent in the last 20
years.
The report embodied suggestion
that the judicial opinions should not
"give the impression of being dis
coveries by the judges of what they
never knew before, but that they
should read as If the judge knew the
existing state of the decisions and
| assumed that everyone else did
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
1HORUL1 RESIDENT
ACCIDENTLY KILLS
SELF With GUN

L. E.. Walbridge, homesteader at
Thorhult, accidentally shot. himself
Tuesday when carrying a shotgun
out of the barn, where he had been
caring for the stock. He died imme-
3D. yssfs eia s 81 IN sie: H Ii ; sars
ents live at Hewitt, Mimi. Coroner
Garfield Akerberg was called to the
scene of the accident and the body
was shipped to Thief River Falls.
The coroner returned to Bemidji this
morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. Alleged
to have obtained 900 In twenty
days from Edward Roesler, Z
wealthy farmer, by pretending to
cure his wife, an insane woman, by
hypnotism, K. D. Shastri, Hindoo
doctor Of Chicago, is under arrest
here. Shastri charged and collected
$50 . day for his services and was
preparing to continue the treatment
for an indefinite period when arrest
ed, District Attorney Schlabach
claims. The woman shows no Inn
provement. -! .~%@
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
KAISER USES WILSON
MESSAGE AS CAPITAL

Amsterdam, Sept. 7.-President
Wilson's reply to the pope is being
turned to account In Germany for
propaganda purposes in connection
with the seventh war loan, which
has been announced for mid-Septem-
Der.
From all indications money rails
ing efforts are to be made on an I'm
precedented scale, especially in the
rural districts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
KANSAS REFUSES CHARTER
TO SOCIALIST PUBLICATION

Topeka, Kan, Sept. The State
Charter Board today refused to rgant
charter to the Appeal to Reason, a
Socialist publication issued at Cir
ard, Kan. The board based its ac-
ton on an order by the Federal
postoffice department which, accord
ing to members of the board, re-
fuses the publication the use of the
mails.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
CHINESE TO HELP RUSSIA
fBy United Press

San Francisco, Sept Fifteen
thousand picked Chinese troops n,o-
bi1ized for transfer through Siberia
TO Russian battle front to help stem
the German tide, was the contents of
dispatch sent to a Chinese news
paper here today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
LIBEL SUITS GALORE
FILED BY THOMPSON
(By United Press)

q Chicago, Sept. 7.-Mayor William
Hale Thompson today filed five suits
for libel against the Chicago Trib-
une, Chicago Daily News, and Victor
Lawson, its publisher, jacob M.
Dickinson, ex-secretary of war, Presi-
dent Myron T. Herrick of the local
National Security League and Ar
mold Joerne, secretary of the same.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
NEW BANK POSITION

Julius Schmitt of Cass Lake has
accepted a position at the Northern
National bank in this city and will
commence his duties next week. He
has been working in the First Ma
tional bank at Cass Lake while Miss
Bertha Harding has been enjoying
q vacation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
INQUIRE MOVES REPAIR
SHOP TO LETFORD GARAGE

The business of the Bemidjf Auto
Laundry, formerly run by A. L..
Wrathall, has been purchased by H.
A. Mcclure, who formerly lived in
East Bemidji. Mr.. Mcclure has
moved his tire repair outfit to the
Letford garage where he will operate
in the future.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
GOMPERS TO HEAD !.
new LABOR BODY
(By United Press)

Minneapolis, Sept samuel
Gompers, president of the: American
Federation OF Labor, was Today elect
ed head of the American Alliance Of
Labor and Democracy, and resolu-
tons were passed pledging the 10y
atty of labor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
BAER WINS HANDICAP IN
GOLF T0URNEY: BEATS COOL

n. G. Baer, cashier OF the Security
State bank, winner OF the first fight
in the handicap golf tournament
which has been in progress 1T the
Bemidji Country club under the SUI
pervision of ]. A. Hopkins, profess
sional in charge, has been declared
the winner of the tournament, hav-
ing defeated Ira Cool, winner Of the
third and fourth fights Baer won
his right to play Cool by defeating
DR.. D. L. Stanton and A. p. White,
the latter having previously won
over LAGRANGE Worthington.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
FRANCE STANDS PAT
ON ALSACE QUESTION:;
COMPROMISE BARRED

Paris, Sept. France will not
compromise on the question of re-
covery of Alsace and Lorraine, Pre-
mier Ribot declared in an address
delivered in connection with the cele-
bration of the anniversary of the bat
tie of Marne. He said France would
not consent to diplomatic discussions
as to whether the provinces should
be restored.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
ANOTHER PEACE NOTE IS
BEING WRITTEN BY POPE

Copenhagen, Sept. IA dispatch
from Lugano, Switzerland, TO the
vossische Zeitung of Berlin says it
has been learned that the report that
Pope Benedict is preparing a second
peace note is correct
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
EIKS DANCE TONIGHT

dances will be held this evening in
the Elks' temple. Music will be fur
nished by the Harmony Trio, These
dances, which are being arranged by
the entertainment committee Of the
Elks lodge, are proving very popular
and series of dances will be given
throughout the winter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
America Never Defeated,

b1rKennead, Eng, Sept. 7.-"Am-
erica has never known defeat and on
this occasion, too, she will triumph,''
declared Premier Lloyd George to q
great crowd today. He admitted
news from Russia was disquieting
but declared he had great confidence
the Russian traders would repair the
machine now under fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
WILL REORGAN1ZE CLASS

Prof. J. H. Roberts, who formerly
conducted music class here, has re-
turned and will reorganize his class
He has spent the past three months
in Iowa.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
FEARS
GERMAN ATTACK;
RUSS CAPITAL RED
WITH WAR POSTERS
(By United Press)

Petrograd, Sept. 7.-Petrograd is
preparing for q possible German at
tack. Red placards are scattered
everywhere and on walls of build
ings today calling upon all Russians
to do their duty. Troops are pass
ing through the streets enroute to
the front to repel invaders but the
populace is not worried and no panic
is visible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07

K. p. Letford Of Minneapolis ar
rived In Bemidji last evening and
will have charge Of the repair de-
partment In his fathers garage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
:. Army Reports Attack.

Army Reports Attack.
With the British armies afield,
Sept. IAN American officer and
five members of the medical staff of
an American hospital were wounded
In a deliberate bombardment of an
American hospital on. the French
coast. Ten patients were also
wounded.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
us. ESTIMATE OF
SPRING WHEAT CROP
by United Press)

Washington, Sept. THE condi-
ton of spring wheat Sept. 1 was
71.2, against ass year ago. The
average crop report for the past ten
years is estimated as "a for average
crop.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
GERMANY KILLING
WOUNDED PATIENTS
in ALLIED HOSPITALS
(By United Press)

London, Sept. 7.-Germany is de-
liberately conducting an aeroplane
offensive against allied hospitals on
the French coast. Such a lombard
ment was made Tuesday. Five mem
bers of the hospital were wounded
and ten patients also wounded. .4g- z;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
wilSon'Snote
Is Acceptab|e,
"VorWaeftS''
(By United Press)

Berne, Sept. 1.-THE people of
Germany are willing to furnish guar
antees to President Wilson's de-
mands," the Vorwaerts of Berlin
states. I'm reality the American
note contains nothing not acceptable
to u.s."
The statement in a reply to the
Pan-German press in declaring Will
sons note to the pope's proposals as
nothing more than demanded by the
people.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
NO "oPEN SHOP" IS
!. A ASKED b employers
(By United Press)

Minneapolis, Sept. Frank p,
Morrison. secretary of the American
Federation of Labor, denies organized
labor has been asked by employers
throughout the country to sanction
.'open shop" during the period OF the
war. -, IN < s.5: II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-07
See President "Autocratic."

See President "Autocratic."
Berlin, Sept. THE demand is
made in the Lokal Anzeuger that the
American people secure constitution
al guarantees that in the future their
president will be unable to rule as
an autocratic dictator.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
S0CIE 7 Y
FORTY-TW0 PARTY
FOR MISS LOTT.

Mrs. Fred Smiths forty-two party
this morning, given in honor OF Miss
Pearl Lott, was one of the delightful
affairs of the week The hall, parlor
and living room of the home was most
attractively adorned with quantities OF
spring flowers and the game played at
four tables. The guest prize, box OF
dainty handkerchiefs, was presented
to Miss Lott after the game. Miss Eliz-
abeth Brown assisted the hostess in
serving very delicious salad course,
with an ice, late in the afternoon.
Those invited were Miss Pearl Lott,
Mss Mary Littlejohn. Miss Laverne
Thomas, Miss Brownie Carter, Miss
Lallie Carter, Miss Melva Clark, Miss
Lula Calhoun, Miss Reba Calhoun, Mrs.
r. p. Stackhouse, Jr., Miss Caroline
Worthy, Mrs. W. B. Worthy, Jr., Mrs.
w. S. Roach, Mrs. w. S. Ivey, Miss
Mary Eliza Sheppard and Miss Ruth
Britton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
MISS JOHNS0N'S MUSIC
PIPHS IN RECITAL.

The pupils of Miss Sallie Johnsons
music school will give the second Of
series of very delightful recitals to-
night at her studio on Lee street. Miss
Johnson, whose ability as teacher is
so well known, not only in Americus
hut throughout this part of the state, Is
departing somewhat from her usual
custom this year, by having mixed re-
cital on each evening, instead of di-
viding the work into classes, as here
tofore, two recitals being necessary on
account of the size of her school.
The splendid showing made by her
pupils on last evening is cause for
congratulation to Miss Johnson, and
the numbers for this evening will be
equally as good The public is cor
daily invited.
Miss Johnson has fiourishing class
in Sumter and another in Smithville
She gave most successful recital a.
Sumter on Monday evening, and those
of the Smithville class will take place
on Monday, Tuesday and wednesday
evenings of this week. Miss johnson
has been elected to teach in the public
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
HEART DICE PARTY FOR
MISS RESS N'LEOD.

YMrs. G. p. Davis entertained delight
fully with a heart dice party this after
noon, complimenting Miss Mary Eliz-
abeth Mcleod, who is a graduate of
the Clas6 of 1917, Americas High
school, /the guests invited being the
girls Of that class, and a few others.
A profusion of Dorothy Perkins roses
were used to decorate, and this attract
i've color scheme was further carried
out in the pretty tally cards and the
ice course served after the game. Mrs.
Davis was assisted in serving by Mrs.
r. L. Mcleod and Mrs. j. A. Hixon.
Those invited were Misses Sara Brit
ton, Katie Sue Reese, Sara Poole,
Alice Mcneil, Sara Hightower, Mary
Louise Edison, Hilda Johnson, Mar
guerite Everette, Ethel Lee, Mary Belle
Smith, Elmer Bell, Ruth Barnett, Gen
evieve Prather, Cordelia Gatewood,
Mary Hudson, Annie Lucille Allen and
Anna Murray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
NURSES APPRECIATE
AID DURING MEETING

In behalf of the Georgia State As
ISOLATION of Graduate Nurses, and the
Committee on Arrangements, l wish to
thank the ladies of the Americas Hos
pital association, the Womans club and
the Music Study club, the physicians
and business men of the city, the
mayor and Chamber Of Commerce, the
men and ladies who rendered such de-
lightful aid to our programme, Mrs.
Frank Sheffield, Mrs. H. o. Jones, Mrs.
]. w. Harris, Jr Miss Helen Argo, Mrs.
Stephen Pace, Miss Elizabeth Cobb,
Miss Melva Clark, Mrs. c. A. Ames, E.
A Nisbet, Prof. j. E. Mathis and Cor
don Howell, for what its leaders say
was the most delightful meeting of its
history.
| desire to especially thank Rev.
Alexis D. Kendrick and the congrega-
ton of the First Baptist church for the
use of their building for our meetings
and the many courtesies shown US
there during our two day session.
To Rev. Paul w, Ellis, l wish to eX-
press thanks for the invocation render
ed so tenderly and beautifully at the
opening of our session; to those who
rendered the use of their cars for the
automobile ride to Andersonville, and
especially to DR.. Fl. B. Allen for his as
sistance III regard to this ride; to the
Times Recorder for the splendid no.
tees of our meetings. The entire con-
vention was a splendid success.
MISS ADA FINLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
WOMAN'S LITERARY CLUB
MET WITH MRS. CARSWELL.

Mrs. e. L. Carswell was hostess to
day afternoon at her home on Lee
the Woman's Literary cluD on Thurs
street. In order to avoid conflicting
with the Chautauqua, the last two pro-
grammes of the club year were com
bined at this meeting, making this the
closing meeting of the year, except
for the spring festal meeting which will
be held on May 31st.
Fer next year the club has chosen
Charles Dickens" as the subject, and
Mrs. Charles Ansley, the president for
the coming year, is to prepare the pro-
grammes, which fact insures for the
members most delightful series of
meetings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

ham, Mrs. E. J. Eldridge, Mrs. Emory
Rylander, Mrs. D. X. Crimson, Mrs.
Shelton Harris, Mrs. James Rees, Mrs,
Will Green Turpin, Mrs. T. E. Bolton,
Mrs. Brown McLendon, Miss Mitch
Payne, Miss jamie McLendon, Miss Lal-
lie Carter, Miss Cordelia Gatewood,
Miss Maude Sherlock, Miss Kathleen
Denham, Miss Ruth Brown, Miss Mar
tina Dedman and Miss Edith Jossey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
MORNING BRIDGE FOR
MISS OENHAM,

Mrs. Thomas McLendon entertained
with four tables of bridge this morn
ing in honor of Miss Flora Denham, a
popular bride-elect In the decorations
a color scheme of yellow was observed
and the rooms where the game was
played were very bright and attractive
Crepe de chine handkerchiefs were the
score prizes and the guest of honor re-
ceiyed pair of silk hose. After the
game, a salad course was served.
Those playing were Miss Flora Den
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

schools of Smithville for the coming
term, and will teach there in the fore
noon, coming to Americas for her
in the afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-03

able to reach the speed prediced for
the English industrial world when this
war is over.
"I'm going to be an office clerk, -
Eeeley told Miss Robbins. dts hard
at first to learn Braile shorthand, but
I'll learn it yet. I'm a speed-boy on
the typewriter now. | will be able
to earn my living all right"
Of all the 100 blind men at st. Dun
stan's home, from whom these Amer
lean girls choose their tea guests, only
ore is known to be embittered because
of ,his misfortunes. He is a newspa-
per humorist, a Canadian, who used
to run a col-yum in western Canada.
His living depended on his ability to
see the funny side and it goes hard
with him to have that side obscured.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF The Interior.

Department OF The Interior.
u. S. Land Office at Ell Centre, Cali
fornia, April 5, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that George
K. Wickham, of Los Angeles, Cal,
(415 Chamber OF Commerce building)
who, on May 20, 1914, made Desert
Land Entry No, T.. G. 0l932, l.. A,
J2320S, for the Ela DISTRACT reserved
or survey Of Tract No 108, now
rract No. 223, Supplemental Plat of
&rvcy approved Aug. s, 1916, Sections
} and 10, Township Is South, Range
IA East, San Berna.dino meridian, has
filed notice of intertion to make final
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, tefore the Register
)r Receiver of the L. S. Land Office
At FL Centre, California, on the 10th
lay Of May, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ell
Ion B. Wickham, of AIS Chamber of
Commerce Building, Los Angeles
Cal; Margaret Wickham, of Santa
Monica, Cal; Marlin W. Roath, OF
Imperial Cal; Burre II. Lien, of Z.
Centre, Cal. f. {. FARR,
Non-coa Register.
Reserved for Survey Tract No. 1OS
Valley Press
First publication, April 6, 1917; last
May ), 1911.