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The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
OVERT ACT NOW ALL THAT |S
 NECESSARY
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. - The preliminary reports of the sinking of merchantmen un warned contain evidences of the technical violation of Am erican rights, but the govern ment is waiting for a clean cut outrage to compel action. In formation of all torpedoing is being collected.
 President Wilson announces that the bank deposits on mer- chant ships and other private property will not be seized even in case of war.
 Germany's submarine cam paign is evidently succeeding in sinking many ships, but it is probable that the British ad- will take steps to les sen the destruction.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. - President Wilson plans to visit the capitol and executive departments frequently when ever he desires information quickly or wishes to take any steps connected with legisla- ton. Wilson is keeping prac- tically all of his time open for the foreign situation.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
PUBLIC OFFICE NJ POLITICAL
 S|NECURE
(By Associated Press)

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 9. - Hon. Frank o. Lowden, newly inaugurated governor of Illinois. has disappointed the politicians by announcing that he does not expect to hurry with ap- their friends provided for, as far as offices are concerned, they must show their best intention to do their best work for the state and. it's residents by passing progressive legislation. As soon as some of his measures go through, it is probable that appoint ments will be made.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
WILSON KEEPING EYE 0N STATE
 LEGISLATURES
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. While the national administration will not in any way interfere with the legis- lation to be enacted by the various state legislatures during the present session, close watch will be kept out for progressive measures. It is said to be the desire of President Will son and his advisers to watch all of the state legislatures with the idea of getting ideas for constructive work during the next four years at Wash ington.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. - While very little information IS given to the public, the fact remains that war preparations are going forward in all the departments, and there is every indication that at no dis tant day some startling an nouncement will be made.
 Naturally the air is filled with war rumors, but those on the outside are not being fur nlshed with any authentic news, and it is all a matter of conjecture as to what is actual ly happening within the walls of the White House between President Wilson and the mem bers of the cabinet.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
ALASKA STUDS FOR EXPORT
 TRADE

The proposal of the Northern Paci. fife railroad to serve and widely ad- vertise Alaska potatoes on the dining cars of it's system has aroused much interest among the farmers of the Fairbanks section. The Fairbanks Commercial Club has taken the matter up with the farmers of the Tanana valley and is urging them to use the best seed obtainable for their spring planting in order to insure a select crop from which to fill any orders the railroad may place next fall.
 The land and industrial department of the Alaskan engineering commits sion has also called the attention of the farmers of Alaska to the willing. ness of the railroad to make a spec, ial feature of the Alaska potato on the menus of It's dining car BervHcu: With the wide publicity already pro- vided, there should be no difficulty experienced in supplying the demands that may arise for potatoes of suitable grade.
 The featuring of an agricultural pro duct in the manner proposed should prove especially effective in dispell- ing, in no small measure, the idea so generally prevalent throughout the United States that Alaska is totally unfitted for practical agricultural de velopment. and should be the means of attracting prospective settlers to the advantages offered homesteaders in the valleys contiguous to the rail road and along the Alaskan water. courses.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
RUSSIA THANKS WILSON FOR
 H|S STAND

PETROGRAD, Feb. 9. The for eign office says: we cannot too deeply acknowledge our appreciation of President Wilson's verdict. Wher- ever men ere lighting ; for the triumph of right and justice the action of the United States will evoke new courage and consolidate the conviction of the necessity of finishing forever German militarism and it's atrocities"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
WILSON FRAMES COURSE 0F
 ACTION
(By Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, Feb. g. - The navy recruiting agents throughout the country have been instructed to enlist 25,000 additional men immediately.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. - President Wilson has framed a definite course in case Ger many commits an overt act. He will not ask congress for a declaration of war, but will do as promised in his address and ask to be allowed to use what ever measures he deems neces- sary to protect American sea men and travellers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. - When 1t became known in of ficial circles how elated Rus sia felt over the action of Pre- sident Wilson in breaking with Germany there was no com ment offered, neither could any be secured, from those high in authority as to the statement issued from Petro- grad. In fact the silence maintained in all matters per taining to the belligerent coun- tries of Europe was never so noticeable.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
l. W. W. OBTAIN CHANGE 0F
 VENUE
tBy Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Feb. g. - Seventy three members of the Industrial Workers of the World, who are charged with murder on account of the November riots at Everett, have secured a change of venue. Their trial will be- gin in Seattle on March 5.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
S1,000,000 FORT AT ROCKAWAY
 POINT
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 9. - The govern ment is building fort at Rockaway point at a cost of $1,000,O00. The new fort and Sandy Hook command the approaches to the city against a hostile fleet.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

NEW YORK, Feb. 9. - There is considerable suspense here in financial circles and the brokers and investors are at a loss to know how soon and in what way the stock market may be affected by the war situation. As result all are sitting tight, awaiting develop ments.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

BERLIN. Feb. 9. - Gerard's train to neutral soil is to be composed of sleepers and day coaches. It will pro bably make better time than the re- gular train service, which no longer attaches importance to schedules, as in peace times.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
SWEDEN'S POLICY WILL bE ONE OF
 NEUTRALITY
(By Associated Press.)

STOCKHOLM, Feb. g. - Swedens reply to President Wilson's note says that government intends to follow in the future as in the past, it's policy of neutrality and importantly toward both belligerent groups, unless the vital interests of Sweden and the dig nifty of the nation oblige an abandon ment of this policy.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
COUNTRY FACING WAT, SAYS
 TAFT
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 9. - Ex-Presi- hardware men that the country was facing war, and he advocated mili- tary training for every male who comes to manhood
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
N NORW WAY LOSES STEAMER BY
 SHELL FIRE
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 9. - The Norwegian steamer Ida has been sunk unwarned by submarine The chief mate and steward were killed on the deck by gun fire, the submarine firing con. tinually until the vessel was sunk
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

BERLIN. Feb. g. - Gerard's train will leave Berlin on Sunday night and go through Switzerland to Spain, where he will take the first available steamer for the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
25,000 MORE MEN ENLISTED AT ONCE
GERARD LEAVES. FOR HOME
 TOMORROW

BERLIN, Feb. 9. Ambassador Gerard will probably leave Saturday for America, travelling through Switz- erland. Germany has been officially notified that Ambassador Bernstorff will sail from Halifax on Monday.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
MANY STEAMERS CLEARING F0R
 EUROPE

NEW YORK, Feb g. The gen. eral average of clearances of vessels from New York for Europe since Feb ruary l has been thirteen daily. com pared with eighteen daily during the previous week.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

Of course you want the war news, and the Daily Times furnishes 1t to you at $1 per month. or six months for $5.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
r ALL|NG TREE KILLS MINER
 FAIRBANKS
Especial to Daily Times.)

FAIRBANKS. Feb. g. - Joe Han bury, an oldtimer of the interior, was instantly killed in logging camp by falling tree.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

With important war news breaking you should bs regular subscriber to the Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

Tfs Daily Times is member ot the Associated Press. and its telegraphic service h the best money can buy.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

War, general and local news. The Times furnishes 1t to you every af- ternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

The steamer Admiral Evans is due from the westward at o'clock to. night. The Northwestern and Wat. son will both be here from Seattle some time after midnight
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

With the high cost of paper and the increased tolls for war news. you should be regular subscriber to the Daily Times and not expect ycu- neighbor to furnish you with a paper gratis. Subscribe and encourage your horne paper.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

The Cordova cafe will reopen tomor- row morning under new management and will hereafter be conducted by May Ashcroft. which is sufficient guarantee of good cooking and the best service.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

Joseph Christian, who was injured at the dock three months ago. has sufficiently recovered so as to be able to leave the hospital today.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

Reuben Swanson, who had both of his arms broken in an accident at rort V cffs' wrffi husp pitHf to- day and go to the states on the Ad- miral Evans.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

The spring rush to Cordova has al. ready started, the first batch of Sl being on the way here on the steam CT Mariposa.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
BATCH PERSONAL AND LOCAL
 JOTT|NGS
Mrs. Thomas Scott and baby are doing nicely at the hospital.

Mrs. Thomas Scott and baby are doing nicely at the hospital.
 Mrs. Nathan, of Tacoma, is an in mate of the local hospital.
 Owen SOuthworth was successfully operated on by Dr. w. w. Council on Wednesday.
 Nels Stark and Henry Schroeder were slightly injured in the railroad yard yesterday.
 M. Finkelstein Is returning pas senger on the Mariposa, which left Seattle yesterday.
 The Boy Scouts held a very inter- esting entertainment at the Presby- terian church last night.
 Taxes soon become delinquent, so it is up to you to see that yours are paid and thus save the penalty.
 There are six or seven cars of cop per ore here from the Mother Lode mine, awaiting shipment to the smelter.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09

Send in your social items.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-09
Mrs. Nathan, of Tacoma, is an in mate of the local hospital.

Owen Southworth was successfully operated on by Dr. w. w. Council on Wednesday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-27
WAS UNDER COURT SENTENCE
RELEASED FROM SERVICE

Uncle Sam wants no boys under
sentence to join his military service.
This was emphatically brought out
Monday by what happened to George
Henhy Locke, who enlisted in the
marines at the sos S. State st. re-
cruiting Office a few days ago.
Locke was up before Justice of the
Peace WheeIock of Coline on a minor
charge. Wheelock told him he would
release him if he would join the navy,
it is said. Locke came to Chicago
and joined the marines.
When Capt VIC. -Brackett, in
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-27

FREE LOVE CASE COMES UP
IN COURT THIS MORNING ,
When DR.. Henry Landwirth, lee
turer at the LOyOla university and
poet and dramatist, is arraigned be-
fore Judge Fisher in the morals
court this morning with his
free love wife, Lillian. Drescher
Landwirth, a. drama paralleGng the
experiences of Maxim Cork in this
country will be enacted.
Landwirth is apparently sincere in
his professions of faith in a union
without the assistance Of church and
state. His companion, pretty and
mOdest-appearing young woman be-
lieves likewise. A dreamer and revO-
lutiOnist. Landwirth resents the in
reference of our man-made laws of
immortality.
Landwirth and his companion were
arrested two weeks ago in their fiat
at 1O46 N. California. A woman who
gives the name of Mrs. jeanette
Landwirth and says she was Land
wirth's cOmmOn-law wife in London
several years ago, was the complain
ant.
In an interview given the Tribune
Jennette Landwirth says she will ex-
pose DR.. Landwirth as IAN anarchist,
/. w. w. pIotter and undesirable
alien" She hope sto have him de-
ported.
Landwirth will be defended to-
morrow by Atty Clarence barrow.
WAS UNDER COURT SENTENCE
PEI EASED FROM SERVICE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-27

secured Locke's dismissal from the
service.
-O-O-
300 WOMEN AND CHILDREN DIE
FROM GERMAN BRUTALITIES
With French Armies in Pathway of
German Retreat, March 2T.-MOTe
than 300 women, children and aged
men are known to have succUmbed
to the hardship, exposure, brutality
and starvation which Germans i'm
posed upon French civil population
Immediately preceding and during
retreat.
In ChaUny alone the victims num-
Der $50. They were buried-cOfin-
less-in a corner of the village.
Deaths are still occurring daily among
refugees now under French care.
London.-The destruction on which
retreating Germans counted most to
hamper advance of allied forces on
western front may possibly prove
Teutons undOing.
The spectacle of the utter, wan
ton, brutal devastation wTeaked on
French soil evacuated had reused
French troops to such a point that
they were irresistibly forcing their
way onward, even overcoming some
long prepared positions in advance of
''Hindenburg line" ST. Quentin is
being rapidly approached. There,
front dispatches reported today,
fighting Of a violence not ecIpsed in
the offensives of last summer. French
have literally been transformed into
super-fghting machines by their fury
over despoilatiOn of France.
-O-O
KAISER MAY TRY FOR SEPARATE
PEACE WITH RUSSIA
Amsterdam, March II. - Intima-
ton that Chancellor Won Bethmann-
HoIlWeg will make another peace
suggestion at meeting of reichstag
rTyL,,--Jovv vryoc contained in Do-Ti,,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-27
KAISER MAY TRY FOR SEPARATE
PEACE WITH RUSSIA

EFNSE WI - ENCSSlF
Amsterdam, March II. - Intima-
ton that Chancellor Won Bethmann-
HoIlweg will make another peace
suggestion at meeting of reichstag
Thursday was contained in Berlin
dispatches received here today, quot
ing Socialist organ Vorwaerts.
Vorwaerts in limiting at such a
proposal advocated effort to obtain q
separate peace with Russia.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-27

charge of the local marine recruiting
station, found out about the affair he
secured Locke's dismissal from the
service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19

There seems to be some doubt on
the part of several persons as to the
purpose of the new patriotic league
of Bemidji, some possessing the be-
lief that it is sort of charitable or
ganizat tion with the members of the
naval militia as special objects for
attention on the part of the associa-
ton and they also seem to be under
the impression the solicitation for
members at so cents per member is
for raising a fund for the benefit OF
the naval division members.
However, while the Pioneer is not
in position to intelligently go into
details in explanation, it can safely
state that the league is in no sense
a charitable affair.
The league was started by a few
patriotic citizens at meeting few
evenings ago at which the Pioneer
was represented. 1t was decided to
have the members pay the small sum
of so cents, membership fee, which
was to include a button emblematic
OF the league. The money SO de-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19
High School Boys to Drill;
Form Civilian Organization O

The Bemidji high school is not at
all behind the times when it comes
to patriotic spirit and the snap and
enthusiasm demonstrated at the boys
mass meeting yesterday showed that
the boys were in earnest and wanted
to learn the fundamentals of mill
tary affairs as soon as possible.
Nearly a hundred boys were pres
ent at the meeting and officers were
elected and plans discussed as to
what actual training was possible.
It was decided that the organiza-
tiOn be divided into two branches,
one to specialize in naval service. the
other in land service. The officers
elected are:
Naval.
Captain-Howard Palmer.
First Observation-Disclosures Gainey.
Land.
Captain-Harold White.
First eutenant-Herbert War
field.
Howard Palmer is we'll fitted for
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19

the onice Of captain as he was a
member of the Bemidji naval militia
for nearly two years and has had
actual training with the Atlantic
fleet on the U. S. S. Rhode Island.
Harold White should be of great
value to the new organization as he
attended a military school for two
years where he had daily training.
Geib to Assist.
George Geib. a graduate Of the
University of Illinois, one of the best
military training schools in the coun-
try. where he was a captain, and
who also holds a captains commits
sion in the Illinois National Guard,
and is on call by the government,
is to assist the new company. Mr..
Geib met wlth the boys last night
on the school grounds. He divided
them into squads and started them on
some of the fundamentals.
The next drill will be held tomor-
row afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19
CHIPPEWAS PLEDGE
LOYALTY TO LAND
OF BIRTH; INDIANS
SH0WPATRl0TlSM

E. There were no hyphens in the pa
triotic meeting held at Red Lake last
evening. There were no inward feel
ings of sympathy or love for any
far-away nation; no ties of any ma
ture whatsoever, for the Chippewa
Indians were giving vent to their
feelings of patriotism. For them
there is no land of adoption; no king
nor potentate ever swayed scepter
over their heads in foreign cline.
There is only one country for them
and to America they pledged their
loyalty to the last ounce.
America Gave Voice.
It was a demonstration of true AM
ericanism and no peoples have bet
ter right to give vent to their patri-
-otic fervor than the Chippewa In
dians, and there was no one to say
them nay. In fact it was the pale
faced brethren of American origin
and descent whom they bade welcome
to Join in the celebration.
Over 400 were present. Flags were
in evidence everywhere. Chief John
Morrison had a right to be proud,
and he was. Other chiefs of the
tribe were also proud of the occa-
sion, proud of their people, and ev-
erybody present was proud OF them.
Among the speakers were Chiefs All
. ke-wain-gee, cem way way be nals,
Long John and Joseph Mason.
Torrance Chief Speaker.
The chief speaker of the celebra-
tion was Graham NJ Torrance, coun-
ty attorney of Beltrami county, and
Mr.. Torrance delivered stirring ad-
dress. The program opened with an
invocation by Rev. Father Thomas
who asked fer Divine guidance and
made strong appeal to all not to
forget to pray for peace as we'll as
fight for it.
Superintendent Dickens of the Red
Lake agency presided and introduced
the speakers.
Every speaker laid stress upon the
duty of every member of the reserva-
tion toward the flag under which
they live in the present crisis, and
one of them expressed himself that
they could prepare lunch baskets any
send them to the front.
Will Help q. S.
Over 500 tags bearing the Red
Lake Indian slogan, "Plant Every
Foot of Tillable Soil, 1917" were
distributed and men, women and
children pledged themselves to do
their best.
The children had some difficulty
in comprehending what it was all
about. The speaking held no in
terest for them but three rousing
cheers stirred them and enthusiasm
was paramount throughout the en-
tire meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19
New Patriotic League Not
Charity Organization, AS
Impression Seems to Be

rived is understood to be used for
various purposes for the promotion
of patriotic spirit in Bemidji in ways
to meet any occasion which might
claim the attention of the league.
The league is responsible for two
ordinances being introduced into the
city council last Monday evening by
City Attorney Brown, one of the or
dinances having for its object the
elimination of promiscuous street
speaking by irresponsible persons
whose ideas of patriotism is of a
brand decidedly opposite to those of
law and common decency. The other
ordinance is to prohibit the distri-
button of literature throughout the
city. such literature being anything
but calculated to promote the best
interests of law, order and patriotism.
The Pioneer understands several
girls have .een secured in canvass
for new members but their mission is
not for the solicitation Of charitable
funds The officers Of the league
would no doubt gladly give any in
formation desired.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19
Ben1idji Normal.
School Is Safe
M'Garry Sends
Cheering News

The recent appropriation of $780,
900 for Bemidji's proposed normal
school is SAFE No doubt about it..
And Bemidji can now heave a long
sigh of relief after many days of
anxiety and doubt.
In fact mere will be $175,O0O
available for ,he start Of the normal,
this sum to be spread over two years.
The $4,000 included is that allowed
previously for the foundation and
preliminary work.
The Pioneer last evening stated
that the omnibus educational bill had
been delayed until a joint session
of the house appropriation and the
senate finance committees could meet
jointly and adjust some slight differ
ences in figures in items pertaining
to the University of Minnesota. AS
the appropriation for the Bemidji
normal was included in the omnibus
bill, action on it was necessarily de-
layed.
The senate last night continued it's
session until II o'clock when the
senate clock was stopped and bust
ness continued until an early hour
this morning. The educational bill
was satisfactorily adjusted and rec
commended for signing by the COVER
nor by the committees Of both
branches of the state Legislature.
Senator McGarry who, with Sena-
tor Nord, fought hard for the Bemidji
normal, this morning telephoned E..
E. Mcdonald, of the action taken and,
in turn, Mr.. Mcdonald Informed the
PiOneer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19
Letter FROM front"

= Mrs. A. B. Flatner has received the
following letter from her brother,
Carroll Hill, and Mr.. Flatner's
brother, Victor Flatner, both mem
bers of the Fifth Minnesota, dated
April 13 and censored April 16:
1--WE were changed over TO the bat
tleship U. S. s. Kansas, and have
been placed right beside each other.
Isn't that fine? The whole Bemidji
division was placed on board the
Kansas all but the officers and Will
bur Lycan. We can't write very
much because the mail is censored.
We have a dandy bunch of officers
on board the Kansas Have been on
board a German battleship this morn
ing. Everybody feeling fine"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-19
LOYALTY DAY'EXERCISES
BY PATRIOTIC LEAGUE

Loyalty Day" will be celebrated
in Bemidji this evening. sponsored
by the Patriotic league, and the pro-
gram will be held in the city hall.
Postmaster Ritchie has prepared
a program calculated to fit the occa-
sion. He has secured P. J. Russell,
E. E. Mcdonald and w. l.. Brooks
as speakers of the evening. There
will be music by the band and the
Young Mems Glee club will take part
in the singing.
The program will commence at
$3.50 o'clock.