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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
SHAMED BY AGENTS, WAR
WORKERS RESUME TASK
Strikers at Watertown Arsenal De-
nounce Unpatriotic Attitude
Of Labor Unions

BOSTON, Oct. 23. - Stating that they
were ashamed Of the attitude taken by
the labor unions and denouncing the union
agents stand as unpatriotic, all but $50
of the 1000 men called out on strike at
the Watertown arsenal returned to work
today.
Construction Of the $s,O0O,0Oo worth of
new buildings TO be used as a forge, foun-
dry and gun-carriage plants was resumed
with hardly a perceptble break.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
PERSONAL SERVICE
RIJREAUEFORMED
viii Aid Local Boards in
Looking After Men Sc
lected for Army
.uurp CITY NEWS BRIEFS
.uto Thieves Get Eleven Cars
While Police Are Doing
ware Political Work
oruER CITY NEWS BRIEFS

the new Personal Service Blu
WORE Sinoted az TO the aid Of the city's
fsau aed nd enlisted men, progressed today
drafted ni,y anJ welfare organizations sprung
o conn, coany of the ffty-one local exemption
districts, ,roau. in charge Of Mrs. M. Il.
The acting secretary OF the Home De-
WOO. O. conmittee S, has headquarters IN Eoom
y, is.'I cIty Hall 1t will cooperate WIN % ioea,
@ @sOmmttees being aPpoiRtSa STa,Ds Sy work s%S %TI
tH tHeB'p' ia the local boards in properly
w. aeparting contingents to trains
~u,Sns ~co,sSs selected men with travelling out
EoV'1,~em maintain communication between
u.s. Saisr or sailor and his home, to col
me nS ship to Camps Meade and Hancock
~ .Ssrever the fighters may be) the gifts
!or ., nome and to aid in helping dependents
nV,n 1n,,n AT the front or on the high seas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
WEST CHESTER LOCAL NEWS
OWNER LEFT BIG ESTATE
Will Of W. H. Hodgson Disposes of
Upward Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bequeathed to EMPLOYEES

WEST CHESTER, Pa. Oct 24-Tbe will
OF the late w. H. Hodgson. president OF the
Daily Local News Company and proprietor
OF the paper who died a few DAYS ago.
has been admitted to probate in the office
OF the Register Of Wills here, and distrib-
utes an estate OF more than $500, 1000, all
accumulated through the success OF his
paper. A large amount of property in real
estate Is Included in the estate, in addition
to the newspaper franchise.
After bequeathing $4,000 to each OF his
TWO granddaughter and providing a liberal
monthly amount for his son. the stock in
the Daily Local News Company Is dlstrib-
u.eu among employees Of the paper who
assisted In accommodating his fortuna In
lots or from ten to forty shares of par
value OF 500 each, but these eventually
revert to the estate.
Pensions Of former employees are contin-
ued under the new management
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
GREAT WHITE WAY WILL
TAKE ON BRUNETTE TINT
Fuel Administration Contem-
plates Dimming It's Luster.
Boston Feels the Damper
WASHINGTON, Oct. %

The Great White way-New Yorks, of
course-is about to have Its luster dimmed
a bit by war conditions,
Although no orders have yet been issued
It is expected that Fuel Administrator Gar
field will soon serve notice that the coal
used for the city's electrical display and in
the manufacture of luxuries must be cur
tailed.
II was announced In Boston that James
]. Storrow, New England Fuel Admins
traitor, would soon eliminate night adver-
tlsing signs and that city officials would
cut off the current from many powerful
street lamps. Theatre signs Will be dark
after o'clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
r,0uan Automobiles Stolen

Automobile thieves ran away WIN noo eleven
.,.sL.end, while policemen were can
us u,ss homes to find flaws in the nomi-
v v.,,on papers Of the Town Meeting party
nsS,dates. Among the victims who re-
Ted e...sd thefts to the police were Frank
rvssfe. 1880 East Stella street, who lost
.,SsN car the Society for the Prevention
W y C,reltv 10 Animals; Charles Stouman,
az west Dauphin street e. S. Price, SO2V
ri,,on avenue. Baltimore; p. c. Eager
.s1S North Nineteenth street; Jacob l..
rSaain. 1929 North Thirty-second street
vx o'Brien, 71S North Sixty-fourth
.,,,st. Albert Macbeth Is North Second
ktreet, Darby; j. A. Gilmore iS6 Soutn
T.rth Colorado street, and Louis Green,
lp7 Berks street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
COAL OPERATOR CUTS RENTS
Markle Slices Charge for Company
Houses for Liberty Bonds Sake

TtAzLETON. Pa. Oct. 23.-John Marlle,
rresident of the c. b. Markle Coal Com
pany, announced reduction Of so per
cent in the rent Of all company houses
during the continuance OF the war, 30 that
the employees can buy Liberty Bonds. The
Arm subscribed for 100000 worth Of the
issue.
The action of Mr.. Markle Is due to the
great increase of output, even with largely
reduced force, and is taken as step TO
assist the high cost of living.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Poor Children Need Clothing

An urgent need for clothing for children
vho are prevented from attending school
through lack Of clothes was announced to-
iay by the Social Service House, 1142 South
Eleventh street Hundreds of cases where
roor children cannot attend school because
ihey have no clothes fit to wear have been
brought to the attention of the house ac-
cording to Miss Marion J. Van Olinda, as
soclate director The greatest need for
clothing is for children between six and
fourteen years old, she said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
wln Discuss New Pier Proiect

public hearing Will be held at noon to-
Sy Sry IN the offices OF the Department of
"nAtVes, Docks and Ferries, Bourse Build
" 70 discuss the city's application to con-
Euct new pier on the Delaware River at
SCUM sUutn street. to be known as Pier No. 81
s,appers and other interested parties are in
slted to be present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Compulsory Camouflage for Ships

Compulsory camoufiage for American
owned ships plying through the war zone
vital as a guard to shipping. according
70 w. F. Hagar, head OF the shipping COM
pany bearing his name. Congress, he said,
would be asked to pass law compelling
potectlve color devices on vessels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Six Women in U. S. Vice Net

sr women are under arrest today on
v,es charges following a wholesale Federal
Nd on alleged dsorderly houses yesterday.
ma women, each Of whom was held in
5000 bail for a further hearing Wednes-
Sw XIV limited States Commissioner Long,
~ accused Of violating the section of the
amy act that forbids vice within five miles
N an army or navy post
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Presbyterians Observe Anniversary

The 40Oth anniversary of Professionalism
vas observed by the Presbyterian Social
Union with banquet at the Bellevue-Strat-
ford last night The speakers included
Colonel william w. Allen, president, and
the Revs. Clarence +. Mccartney Robert
MacGowan. Of Pittsburgh, and Frederick
W Loetscher, of Princeton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
War Photos to Aid Recfuiting

Many OF the latest war photographs have
Nee IN Philadelphia and will be used
tvI s1hlnltlon purposes to stimulate recruit
nt 9y the British Recruiting Mission, now
Nuns ~ mls city The photos are in such great
~ As'npsr ntr mat the mission probably will not
headquarters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Rare Goldfish Seen Here

Two rare five-polnted fantail goldfish, en-
route from Pekin, China, to San Francisco,
Cal, attracted much attention at the Ho-
hi Walton where Mrs. Amelia Tompkins
Taylor Californian, received them yes
terday shortly before her departure for
home The fish, which were of a sea-blue
color with gold spots, were said to have
been sent from the royal gardens In the
ceeetial capital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Petition for New School Building

Parents of children of the Mifflin Public
School Third and Brown streets will pc
ttlon the Board Of Public Education for
new building to replace the present school.
Adilt in 1925. The petition will ask that
he adjoining properties be purchased and
Z modern building erected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
rsOlomas for Sunday School Teachers

Twenty-fve teachers training diplomas
v,rs awarded by Bishop Rhinelander at
NJ forty-ninth annual meeting OF the sun;
poe.se of Pennsylvania in the parish house
II ths Church of the Holy Apostles Twen-
T.drst and Christian streets, last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Policeman Joins Marine Corps

Many city policemen will enlist in the
hshtlng forces before they are drafted, ac-
sording to Policeman julius w. Hahn. the
sist city copper" to enroll in the United
'ates sates marine corps. Hahn, who lives at
MS North Third street, is six feet tall and
Weighs 224 pounds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
pbiladelphian Promoted to Major

DR. r. b. Owens, for nearly eight years
secretarv OF the Franklin Institute, has
been promoted TO the rank OF major In the
intelligence division of the army according
serving under General Pershlng in France.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-10
sLOCUM FUNERAL

The funeral of NJ. G. Slocum was
held yesterday afternoon from the
Huffman & O'Leary undertaking par
lors, Rev. Lester P. Warford, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, officiat-
ing. Mr.. Slocum, who was 81 years
old, dropped dead at the Union depot
Monday while purchasing a ticket for
International Falls where he was go
ing on business matters, death being
due to heart trouble. Mr.. Slocum
had for many years been bailiff at
the Beltrami county court house. In
terment was made in Greenwood
cemetery. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-10
COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE
GROWING; FEW YEARS
MAKES Big Difference

County Superintendent w. B.
Stewart returned yesterday morning
from his annual visit to the schools
in the Lake of the Woods district,
where he had been for the past two
weeks A few years ago there was
scarcely a school in that part of Bel
trami county, and today it requires
several days to make the rounds of
the various schools.
Says the Williams Northern Light:
County superintendent Stewart while
up this way ordered a school to be
opened at once at the residence of
Homer Nook, temporarily, in Eugene
township with Miss Katie Weatherby
as teacher, and it is expected to be-
gin next week. \ new school house
will be built on the Pittenger place
next summer, and the Conklin school
will then be consolidated with it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-10
WANT JOB IN THE
BEMIDJI POST OFFICE?

Want a job in the postoffice of
Bemidji?
There will be an open competitive
examination under civil service rules
for the position of clerk (male or fe-
male) and carrier in the Bemidji
postoffice on February "a, commence
ing at o'clock in the morning.
Applications and all necessary in
formation may be obtained from
Samuel A. Cutter, secretary of the
civil service board, at the Bemidji
postoffice, or from ]. NJ. Shoemaker,
secretary of the civil service board,
St. Paul A feature of the examina-
ton is that every applicant will be
required to furnish a photograph ia
ken within the last two years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-10
(Amount $1,000
THOMAS LLOYD

My petition placing my name on
the city ballot as a candidate for re-
election as assessor of the city Of Be-
midi has been filed and I respect
fully ask that be given your vote
February 20. The office of assessor
is one of Importance and in realiza-
ton of this it has always been my ef-
fort to care for the duties and re-
sponsibilities as efficiently as pos
sible. If returned to office for an
other year, 1 will continue to serve
the people to the best of my ability.
I will appreciate your support.
Thomas Lloyd.
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(Amount 5000
Joseph RISIAR

Having decided to become a can
didate for alderman-at-large at the
municipal lection, February 20, l
hereby respectfully solicit your VOTE
feel that I am we'll qualified for
the position and that my knowledge
of municipal affairs, gained while
serving as alderman of the third
ward, earns for me the consideration
of the voters. If elected it will be
my effort to assist in all ways pos
sible in conducting the city's public
affairs economically.
Joseph Bisiar.
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HIRAM A. SIM0NS
Candidate
JUDGE MUNICIPAL COURT
To be Voted for
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1917
(AmOunt 5000
A. M. CROWELL

To the Voters: Again I am a
candidate for the office of Judge of
the Municipal Court of this city.
This office is an important one, and
every voter should ask himself be-
fore casting his ballot these ques-
tions: Is he honest? Is he capable?
Then vote for such man as judge.
trust have made good and for that
reason Cf for no other) I should be
entitled to another term. This office
is not legally established or run for
revenue only Gas some Think. The
judge should be man who will rem
der justice as far as possible, ire
spective of persons or conditions.
"A. M. Crowell.
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fAmount $1,000
GEO w RHEA
Daily to PIG

My past record as city official as
the basis of my candidacy, I hereby
announce that 1 will be candidate
for reelection as city treasurer at
the polls February 20. If reelected,
l will endeavor to conduct the affairs
of the office in the same efficient
manner as in the past. Your sup
port is respectfully solicited and will
be appreciated.
Geo. w. Rhea.
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(Amount $1,000
ARCHIE DITTY
CITY ASSESSOR

MY announcement is herewith
made to the effect that I am a can
didate for the office of City Assessor.
If elected, pledge myself to visit In
person the property owners and make
the assessment with their knowledge
and understanding. IA fair deal,
fairly dealt" is my motto.
Archie G.. Ditty.
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MISS WHALEY IMPROVED

confined to her home in Bemidji the
past three weeks with grippe, is ex-
pected to be able to resume her du-
ties at the first grade Monday. Dur
ing her absence Miss Torgerson is
teaching the two first grades and
Miss arson the two second grades
CaSS Lake Times
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(Amount $1,000
CHARLES w, VANDERSLUIS
FOR MAYOR

am a candidate for reelection as
Mayor of the city of Bemidji. Your
support February 20 will be appre-
ciated. I ask it on the past years
record as mayor of this city and if
reelected will continue to conduct
the office along the same economical
lines as in the past.
Charles w. Vandersluis.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Authorized and to be paid for by
candidates whose names appear fol-
lowing their respective announce
ments Amount as stated before
each advertisement
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(Amount $1,000
WILLIS NYE

I hereby announce myself d can
didate for the office of Municipal
Judge. I feel that am we'll quail
fed to- hold this position, and if elect
ed will exert every effort to fulfill
the duties of this office. Your SUPP
port will be appreciated at the polls
February 20.
Willis Nye.
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(Amount $1,000
FRED RRJNKMAN

FOR ALDERMAN, FIFTH WARD
1 hereby announce myself can
didate for Alderman of the Fifth
Ward and if elected agree to fill the
office to the best of my ability,
placing the interests of the people al
ways ahead of any personal affairs.
Your vote election day will be much
appreciated.
Fred Brinkman.
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(Amount 50cl

(Amount 50c)
Realizing that the voters Of Be-
midi are entitled to select an assessor
who can and will give them a thor
ough assessment, and fearing that for
business reasons I could not devote
the necessary time to the office If
elected, 1 hereby withdraw as a can
didate for City Assessor.
1910 Harry E. Palmer.
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(Amount $1,000
A. E. FER

FUN I'll lREASUREn
am a candidate for the office Of
city treasurer, and am qualified to
perform all the duties connected
Herewith in first class manner: My
friends who have prevailed upon me
to make the run give me every en-
enlargement of success, and will ap-
preciate your support election day
at the polls,
A. E. Feir.
Daily to PIG -. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-10
(Amount 5000
q. NJ. CLARK
ALDERMA N-AT-T.AR RICE

hereby announce myself a can
didate for Alderman-at-Large for the
city of Bemidji, to be voted on at
the annual election Feb. 20. ia
vor an economical and strictly bust
ness administration and solicit your
support at the polls. Respectfully,
III. M. Clark.
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| the city have persistently urged me
to make the run and I have needed
their request. I will appreciate your
vote and any effort you may extend
in my behalf.
C. D. Backus
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HERE ON WEEKEND

F. E. Dean of International Falls
is spending the weekend in the city,
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Dean, of Lake Boulevard.
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(Amount $1,000
DR.. G.. M. PALMER

FUR PARK COMMISSIONER
have been urged to announce my
self as a candidate for one of the
Park Commissioners and have been
persuaded by voters of this city to
make the run. I am interested in
the welfare of the city and its i'm
provements and will serve, It
elected, to the best of my ability.
&C. M. Palmer.
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STRAY MUSINGS ON THE RADIATOR

Do your radiators radiate?
refrigerator
inquire the landlord how his
landlord,
radiator
elsewhere
many big husky intelligent looking radiators that
hccough
have certainly the
Sometimes Of
Round Oaks their
We happened 1temin publication which says
production
bananas in punches too small to be exported prohtably
Waiter! Bring a couple punches of
the outstanding
ar the attitude of
exception
they with the president
1t might a people
United States and
the dedication the battle field Gettysburg famous
in the Civil
---
Bryan was peeess leader
something Just merely
opinion.
title in Eng
with referendum there Bill?
If you feel that you simply elope grille a
yourself front looking for it,
Start a homega spring c OF C.
honest opinion polls February 20
Unless you're ownedb ands
The days of he gangsters arep passed.
= people thoroughly aroused
And they're going o huntu up
bright
Tie it to
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-10
(Amount 5000
A. T. CARLSON
Hnn Vnn

I am a candidate for the office of
Mayor and take this opportunity of
making my announcement. The vo-
tiers know where I stand and that
I firmly believe in an economical ad-
ministration and in business-like
conduct of the city's affairs. Your
support at the polls election day will
be very much appreciated.
"A, T. Carlson.
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(Amount 5000
DR.. E. W. JOHNSON

have been urged to make the run
for Park Commissioner of the city
of Bemidji and herewith announce
myself a candidate to be voted on
at the election February 20. I
shall give all necessary time to this
work if elected.
DIR. Elmer W. Johnson.
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(Amount $1,000
HUGH A. WHITNEY
TOD TTTV Ut EP x

I am a candidate for the office of
City Clerk. have been a taxpayer
in this city for the past eight years
and solicit you support at the polls
election day. What you do will be
very much appreciated.
Hugh A. Whitney.
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(Amount 5000
A M RAGIEY

FIRST WARD ALDERMAN
I have filed for the office of AL
derman of the First Ward and solicit
the endorsement of the voters at the
polls February 20, 1917. I am for
a business administration for all the
people of the city.
Il NJ Raclev
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NEW RESIDENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Sickness and two
children of Greenbush have moved to
Bemidji and will reside on Bemidji
avenue.
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(Amount 5000
GEORGE STEIN
TOP CITY az .ERK

am again candidate for the
office of City Clerk. My past record
is my best recommendation and be-
cause of it I ask your support at the
coming election. You know that I
will appreciate it.
GEORGE STEIN,
City Clerk.
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(Amount $1,000
A r. ERICKSON

am a candidate for the office Of
Park Commissioner and if elected
will attend to the duties of the Office
as the city's needs necessitate. 1
will appreciate your support elec-
ton day.
a. r Erickson
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FOR PARK COMMISSIONER
(Amount $4,000
N. E. GIVEN

My friends have persuaded me to
make the run for Park Commissioner.
If elected I agree to devote all time
necessary required by the duties of
the office. Your support at the polls
election day is solicited.
IN f. Given.
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(Amount 5000
G. d RACKuS

SECOND WARD ALDERMAN
1 take this opportunity of an
myself a candidate for Al
derman of the Second Ward. Voters
in this ward and elsewhere about
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FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE
D. H. FISK
(Amount $1,000

am an independent candidate
for the office of Municipal Judge,
and if elected agree to fill the same
to the best of my ability. Your
support at the polls will be appre-
ciated.
ID. H. Fisk.