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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
National Convention of Nonpartisan League Is
 Called for December 3

Fargo, NJ. D., November 9. President A, z. Townley of the. national nonparti- san league. announced here today that national convention of the league has heen called to be held in St. Paul be ginning December 3, and continuing until all business before the convention is 
 '..Far-reaching action will be taken in the matter of organization work and organization policy looking toward the 1920 elections" the official announcement reads. The great problems of after-the- war reconstruction will be considered and the leagues position made plain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
Funeral Monday

Hot Springs, Va, November 2s,--Fu-- neral services for Miss Mary Custis Lee, last surviving child of Gen. Robert F.. Lee, will be held at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington Monday afternoon. it was anneunced today. 1n- terment will be private. Miss Lee died here Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
Full Pardon Granted

Montgomery, November 2s-tSpeciaD After developments proved that the conyictioA of General Moore. Jr.. in Perry county. was a miscarriage of jus tice, Governor Henderson, Saturday granted the man a full pardon. Moore was convicted on June 24, 1912. and giv- Ien 20 years for assault with intent to murder. Governor Henderson, his brief review of the case. said lass t E. velopments have shown that "his con victiop was a miscarriage of Justice. Prominent citizens and persons who actually assisted the state inA gath ering evidence against Moore asked that the full pardon be granted Moore served more than six years of the 2o- year sentence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
Hoffman Pleads Guilty

Z Norfolk, Va, November 2S.-Karl Hoff- men fnrisrr divisca tiInsteener at tue army base here. pleaded guilty in the federal court today to the charge Of conspiracy with George w. Belvin, fireman. to defraud the government by .ss;ss nc ray oils 3eiys, D eadeu nne guilty and his case will go to trial Monday. Judge Waddll delayed sentehc- ing Hoffman to await outcome of the Belvfn trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
Benson Orders More
 Vessels to Adriatic

Paris. November 29.-Admiral Ben son. has ordered three more American destroyers to the eastern Adriatie They win join the American naval forces including the scout cruiser Birmingham and a6 submarine chasers, already there under Admiral Bullard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
British Educators Arrive

New Orleans, November 23. The Brit ish educaticnai II on, composed of ea- sucators from leading universities and colleges of England, Scotland and Ire land, arrived in New Orleans today from Lexington, Ky They were entertained at Tulane University today and Sunday night will leave for Houston, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
LONG FELT WANT

!. The organization of the Business Mems association Friday morning in the circuit court room fills need that has long been felt by the: business men of the city, and was move that Is most pleasing to the. merchants Iap- preached on the subject It is expect ed to have splendid results from the organizations, as nearly every line of business was represented at the meet ing and all are enthused over the plans for the future.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold mis- sionary and Thanksgiving meeting in the parlors of the ehnfsh Monday aft ernoen at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to attend, Mrs. WIN. Williams will be the leader and an Interesting s programme will be rendered.
 Bessemer people are buying War Saw ings Stamps liberally. demonstratin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
Alsuip Rearrested

w K. Alsup was arresfed yesterday by Sheriff Batson and Deputy Sam EunninRham oa an alias warrant and placed in the county Jail charged with assault and battery upon his wife, and was released on bond. He failed to ap- pear for trial and was rearrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
CHURCH NoTICEs

A recept on and haneIet Will be ten dsred to the Rev. and Mrs NJ. K Thorn ton at the First Baptist church Tuesday evening A musical and literary pro- granme will be rendered in the early part of the evening and the guests will ater go to the basement where refresh nents will be served. The banquet will be farewell entertainment, as the Rev. thornton Nil i.a,e n~ nesday. mo. n Ing for his new church at Hattieshurg Miss. The programme is being arranged ny Bryant, Waller and M.sJ Brooks will nct sa $ toAst master All members of ths First Bhptfst church are invited, and X large attendance. 3is expected.
 The Rev M. K Thornton will preach the last sermons of his passionate here sunday. In the morning he will preach special sermonto the Baptist congre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
PELLAGRA How to Get We'll of Pellagra

The quickest. best known cure is Alta < ways New Discovery Home treatment readily removes the disease from the system and patient gets well within three months. This claim we will prove. Just write to the Almo Remedy Go, SIT Austen Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
UNITED WAR WORK


 Mrs ". w Hollingsworth makes the following report of the canvass of the women during the united war work drives Mrs. Kittrell Trotter, First ward, $2s9; Mrs: Rose Huey. Second ward. SPAS; Mrs. G, B. Hollingsworth, Third ward sS13; Mrs. w D. Taylor. Fourth ward, $14f; Mrs. Lucy Armstrong, Fifth lsard. s7l: donations from industrial plants and other sources $22,000, Mrs. Hollingsworth wishes to extend thanks for the faithful work done by her com. mttee.
 The funds Of the local unit, council of national defense, have been imbursed to the amount of $70 from Mrs. w. D. Tayler, raised frcm the chain of enter tainments arranged by her. Mrs. Gard ner F. Goodwin, the chairman, Is much gratified over the success of Mrs. Tay- lsr's plan for raising funds and wishes to extend thanks.
 At a meeting of the pastors of the city it was decided to hold a union Thanksgiving service at the First Meth .odist church, the new Methodist min ister, the Rev. Stansell. being invited to preach the sermon, The service will De held at 10 o'clock lin the morning and large attendance is expected. as Thanksgiving has special significance this year. J88
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24
YOUNG MATRoNs' CLUB

Mrs. Ed DeShazo entertained the Young Matrons' club at the last meeting, when a pleasant afternoon was spent by the members. The prize, Thrift stamps was awarded to Mrs. J. H. Blue A delicious salad course was ser eed at the conclu- sion of the games. Those present were :: Mrs. Cfay Ragsdale. Mrs. vaipeau Rags. dale, Mrs. John Egan, Mrs, J. H. Blue, Mrs. F. W. Wright, Mrs. K. D, Hixon. Mrs. L. U. Allen, Mrs. Iittrell Trotter, Mrs. Guy Wilson and Mrs. Whitemore
 The Point of the Needle club was en- tertained by Mrs. w. E Cunningham at her home on Dartmouth avenue Friday afternoon There was good attendance and the members spent the afternoon ln sewing for the Belgian babies Refresh ments consisting of salad course and rcwl u,ctmittkG .gFg tUc mfwyp pupu coffee were served during the after noon.
 George Rutledge is very ill with pueu- monia at his home on Clarendon avenue.
 News has been received in Bessemer ny relatives of Lieut. David Trotter that he is on h,s way home. Lieutenant Trot~ ter is with the aviation department
 J. A. B Lovett. .<who formerly resided tering promotion al Cleveland, O., where he is with the River Furnace com pany.
 Miss Grace Word is i'll at her home on Dartmouth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24

their patriotism. The Presbyterian ladies have had charge of the postoffice booth this week and Saturday they sold $S0s1 worth of stamps. 1t is planned to have the women's societies of the va rlons churches take Charge of the booths and conduct the sale of stamps each week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24

Bessemer people are buying War Saw ngs Stamps liberally, demonstrating
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
RITChIE IS CHOSEN . II.
HEAD OF FARMERS
!. INSURANCE COMPANY

The Bemidji Mutual Fire Insur-
ance company has elected officers for
the ensuing three years as follows:
Presidential. P. Ritchie. $
Vice president-August Jarchow.:!
x Secretary. G.. McGhee.
y-Treasurer-D. a. Whiting.
Directors chosen are: Nels Willett,
E. f. Schulke and J.. p. Swens0n. ~
The constitution was amended to
include the towns OF q 'Brien,. Nebish
and Alaska. ssstE$sss II. s... al.
A committee went to the farm Of
Harry Bowers. whose farm house,
occupied by the lnBef4pll family, was
destroyed last WAsR and einvestiga-
ted the fire which was caused by the
explosion of lamp. The recommen-
dation was that the full sum for
which the house, ,wasinsured be paid,
amounting to $3.50 and an order was
issued in settlement.
The company is one of the 1874 In
Minnesota and ,is&said to be prosper
Gus and growing. 41-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
FARMERS STATE BANK
REFLECTS ITS OFFICERS

The Farmers State bank In the
Fifth ward held its annual meeting
yesterday and increased the director
ate from seven to nine members. The
new directors selected for the board
are August Burr of the town OF
Frohn and Quincy Brooks Of Be-
midi. Il ~
The old members of the director
ate are H. r. Gillette, Edward, Paul
son, X. Leroy Elwell, o. j. Tagley,
e. 8. Ingersoll, L. T. Bella ana
Knute Aakhus. ! q
The officers were all reelected as
follows:
President-H. r. Gillette.
Vice president-Edward Paulson.
Cashier-K. Leroy Elwel.
Earl A. Luke was engaged as BOOK
keeper. !
The bank is only few months DID,
vet has Shad successful career.
Those in charge say the bank Is
making good progress and that the
showing made is very satisfactory.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
5000 JEWS STRANDED r..
r. ENROUTE TO AMERICA

New York, Jan. 17.-Five thou
sand Jewish emigrants, chiefly wo-
men and children, on their way from
Russia to America, are stranded be-
tween Harbin, Manchuria. and Yoko-
hama, Japan, and are in an appal-
ling condition through sickness and
want, according to cablegram re-
ceived through the state department
by the Hebrew Sheltering and I'm
migrant Aid society, from Samuel
Mason, who went to the Far East to
investigate their condition.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
ERICKSON HOTEL BOUGHT BY s..11
DUNCAN M'DOUGAL OF BEMlD9l

The Erickson hotel has been,
bought by Duncan McDougal of Be-
midi and he will assume personal
charge of the hostlery February l. :
Mr. McDougal is an experienced
hotel man and will greatly improve
the ptice. E. J. Willis conducted
the transaction. .. .,..y.
Another property read Of interest
was that whereby Rev. M. A.. Soper
traded a farm Of 80. acres south Of
solway for property in, the Fifth
ward. Mr.. Willis; also was instru-
mntal In negotiating. the deal. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
U. s. MARSHAL JESTER
RESIGNS POSITION

A. H. Jester, former deputy United
States marshal, has accepted posi-
ton with the Stone -Ordean-Wells
company of Duluth, succeeding Luke
C, Dempsey in this territory, Mr..
Dempsey having gone to Great Falls,
Mont, where he will make his head
quarters. ,s;5'st,s -,
frank L. Bradley of Duluth will
succeed Mr.. Jester as United States
marshal, and together with his wife
and son will make his home In Be-
midi. He is at present attending
federal court in Duluth. Mr.. Brad
ley has been in the service for eight
months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
MONEY STOLEN BY CAPT.
WHISTLER rs RECOVERED

Camp Funston, Kan, Jan. IL
The money taken from the army
bank at Camp Funston by Capt.
Lewis whistler, said to have been
more than $4,000, was found hid
den in the walls of Whisler's quar-
ters in the barracks here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Consumers IN 4 | | ! J.
!. d ] /. ! Ial !! !
!. /: Every ! Pound
& Vvb "a
',(BY United Pressl

! St. Paul, Jan. u Every meat
consumer pays half cent per pound
toll on every pound OF meat con-
sumed. !. ~ /,
The federal trade commission in
probing the: packing situation, today
continued its investigation Of meat
being wrapped when butchers get it
from the packers. The butchers, and
eventually the consumers, pay for
the paper charged for at meat prices.
:. Fisheries have boosted the price
of fish, taking advantage of the ad-
.vertising and patriotic consumption
Of fish to conserve the meat supply.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
been secured Tor this nights enter

been secured for this nights enter
tainment. -sE,.n". '. -.
The committee has chosen one OF
his most popular lectures, one filled
with humor and yet alive with help
full suggestions, namely: Chickens
Come Home to RoOst."
Too much can not be said regard
ing Mr.. Wickersham's ability as a
lecturer and the study club feels
very fortunate in having secured Mr.
Wickersham's services for the 25th
of January.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Working World Rocks.


Washington, Jan. 1.-THE work
ing world rocks under the drastic
fuel order.
Over 75,O00,00O workers in thou
sands of paints are affected.
Millions of dollars in wages are af-
fected throughout the nation.
Thirty million tons of coal can and
must be saved.
Industries must not curtail wages
on account of the order.
Extra precautions must be taken
to prevent outbursts caused by en-
forced idleness.
.Violents blasts Of protests are be-
ing received.
Senate and house circles say Gar
field has exceeded his authority and
demand a revocation Of the drastic
order.
There is little indication the
president will revoke the mandate.
Offices and stores, during the
Monday holiday, will be allowed to
keep fires only sufficient to prevent
freezing and attendant losses and not
use the coal on hand. -.
q Speeding up after the period
e1apses must be guarded against.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
STRONG RUM0R THAT
CzAR HAS ESCAPED
(By United Press)

Petrograd, Jan. 17.-Reports, un-
confirmed but widely current, are
that the former Russian czar and
family have escaped. The Peoples
Commissiary is telegraphing to the
remotest parts of Siberia to ascer-
tain the truth of the report. 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
WICkERSnAM IS r.. +
COMING JAN. Is.

The next number of the Lyceum
course, under the auspices of the
Woman's Study club, will be held
at the Methodist. church, Jan. rs. at
8 O'Clock. %. L.. B. Wickersham, the
master lecturer, who will be remem-
bered by his many Bemidji friends.
having been on the Lyceum platform
for many, years anu having appeared
in Bemidji several years ago, has
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17

Leavenworth federal penitentiary a
month ago. Charges as stated. {;
The, above telegram, received by
the Pioneer from the United Press
this morning, confirms vague ru-
NOR the past several days in Bemidji
that Hiram Simons of Bemidji had
been sentenced to Fort Leavenworth
for eight years ,by the government.
# The charges, as understood, were
that when drafted he refused to don
the uniform of q United States sol
der and refused to salute officers.
Asked as to the authenticity of the
reports the United Press replied a
above. -. r.. > -. -
Simons had been employed. as a
newspaper reporter. for the past few
years. Aside from having worked
in Bemidji he had been employed by
Minneapolis papers and. was in Chi
cago as a reporter for the Chicago
American (Hearst). a..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Editors note-At s o'clock last
evening the following special tele-
gram came to the Pioneer from the
United Press:) VIZ ~. .
(By United. Press)

Washington, Jan. 16.-All indus
tries east of the Mississippi, includ.
ing Minnesota, except public utili.
ties, hospitals and other public insti-
tutions, must close for five days be.
ginning tonight. Fuel Administra-
tor Garfield issued the order last
night.
r The same rule will be applied here
after every Monday for ten weeks. i.
& No distinction is made between
manufacturing swar muni-
tions and other industries. - y. .
y Newspapers are restricted to one
edition on Monday but are snotsare-
structed. during the other five days
period.
Theaters and office buildings will
be forced to close Mondays. but dur
ing the five days period state fuel
are permitted to sus-
pend this order in special cases where
extreme necessity or where heavy
losses might ensue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
ALL STATE RAIL LAWS
WILL REMAIN THE SAME,

,Washington,s JAM 17.-All state
railway rate laws and regulations
will remain in full effect under gov
ernment operation, Director General
McAdoo told q delegation represent
ing the National Association of Rail-
way and Utilities; commissioners.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Illinois Feels Blow.

,s. Chicago, Jan. 17.-Fully 1,5OO,.
900 men and women in Illinois will
be- affected by Garfield's order and
S4,5O0,0OO daily lost in unpaid
wages.
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: New York, Jan. 17.-Uver $96,-
100000 will be lost to workers In
unpaid wages in New York state: 1t
amounts to conditions approaching
starvation for the poverty stricken
East Side, where families live from
hand to mouth.
George Wickersham, former Unit
ed States district attorney, says the
order will work infinite harm.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Packers Close Departments.

Chicago, Jan. 17.-Packers at the
Union Stock Yards have closed all
departments not producing perish
able foods. These include soap and
fertilizers. Other departments will
not be closed unless specifically or
dered to do so. -, "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
TURKESTAN BREAKS
OFF III ITS SKACkLES

(By United Press)
Stockholm, ~ Jan. E17.-Turkestan
has declared It's Independence. =!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Powder Plants to Close.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 17.-Oht-
cials of the DUPONT Powder company
here announced today that their
plants would close throughout the
country for five days, unless other
wise ordered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17

Turned over by hostess, chain par
ties-$S3.25.
The committee is trying to per-
feet a plan for securing pledges dur
ing the period of the war.
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a GERMAN OFFICERS
- ARE REPORTED SLAIN
IBv limited Pressl

London, Jan. 1.-THE London
Daily Express today says 3S officers
were killed in a mutiny in the Ger
man naval forces at Kiel.
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OF men Nl...
TO LOSE MILLIONS. "
In IN : WAGES; \ Al RESULT |
{. 0FGARFIELD' LD'SEDlCT
workers in Minnesota and In, other
northwest states not directly under
the order but affected by the closing
east of the Mississippi. y ,..,,
.Qpposition in Wisconsin.

a. Milwaukee, Jan. 1.-THE first
semblance of opposition to. Garflelds
order was heard today when the
president of the Allis-C Chalmers plant
said he would not close until the
navy department ordered him to.
The plant is making supplies for the
navy. !. 5t #i@sasSt ~ .-.5']
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
Red / CR0s Ma KE|'S | !
ENDlID' III / ] ] |l'!l' EPORT / I l
FIRST QUART Al
Much. /. BEllNGDON'E. B | D | /;
Big Shipment Of Work Ready to Go.
Forward; Auxiliaries Make
Fine Showing.
THREE MORE BRANCHES ARE
ABOUT READY TO AFFILIATE
Pinewood Latest to Come IN; Com
mittee Named for the Junior
Red Cross.
THREE MORE BRANCHES ARE
ABOUT READY TO AFFILIATE

- "a a. n.ass 1,a1d nes+arSav aftarnonn
leu .Iaoss neiu t,, - r;o,,s cono nit,
tns.s.ra -, 81, +ha 1norE dona
ss.s sayH ~ a, .,ean9hs - - 20 n,tnhar No M.
s.unlLs. s a noas,,s,,e I Z. 4. Tha ronorta
ssn.aa vslnne - ,Iau.ant;ona1 ~ @~ Ana and the :,
sMel1 a. a. a,.n;,, - &c ~ roo months
7ss zsz = u III, Z daad : cra9it - anv chanter
!!rpia - .n u the 't,rst | ,renort that has been
4. made since the new officers and
bnard were elected. AMI 1t will be
NJ n .,f much interest to all the citizens
81 e IA comfy to know Of the credit
. able work that has been done.
4 s
- v9A, yvniilu " .ee.., =,
tteport ;SOi Worh .ee--Nii WIS p
Us y ssArnotd, l1gel chairman: - :,
shtic4ss .IsaIy lor s!iple J ,,5;tt, are
/, made Frlaay, January 70 Win nioie
Racssn speIors ~ monusss aes. 81:
!. 8
se - - = .:s
sssg gonyalescent roDes-z4. ~
lsa;s.4 i,a5anas,,o s,,,oe,s E .rhroe II - ,o,,r
-, 49,, nr.1ne - p -. '..I i, I. Ss' I. i
s r:,..1.. yx1o,,l- s. Ss
sewing Circles Wolh. III. =.
sz seven ,seW1ng circles ~ Mon nal nAn ~
-l tfS3& f tgt3 ..s5 5%42$ g$S L% 80
.9 5,e a.. a,.d,,cr / as con+rihuted {79..
M = trna : rlhnrass-9(l fu : f,G -ss: 5.
= arman+s ,s MnHanher.-9a : y: ! :
~ arments nacam hero @;...:sz.2
5II;,,as itr - 90, nnn+rihmtad mart ~ these.
rha;,. ,nork 10 tnrnad into fhe black
N d,,cL hronch -. +. 3:
3; d : 80, - :. c,.o,,,.,. r.rd.++a ~
z, ,Seogns ,.aIas e'ss'se', on +x.=
Gar,stmas = r,amts GSaesmsv %aesnohsr-2e
- s, ' nents .necemiher-5s,
Koiiihar has made q shinment.s and
,,s+,i,,e a,,d bod f,aLa are: doing
Il i-,,it.;,a Williams has heen doing
I s,,raina9 drassinp work W., .s.s., 4
sh;nment was made November
cnntaining X Q, sewed garments. L
J, -. n;.4-;I,,4;,,,.. nn,,,r, ,;++oe Il
mist 1ihMt ihSstfitD ing et1a 1canmmitteeMMrs. ittM "A.
3 Z. ,Wedee chairman: !. .-.-1,.
'.Made Sarmants On the shelves
ana. u. - .....7., e.. f.,
Garments still QUITS. ss->.".% r.
=sss q + - u c,,.-;o.l nr...;nre rs
3, S a.aSs;, saSa - NJ X D San
surgical dressings MIS- - y = H. ''n
n ooIh, l. cnan.na - ao D.o oon-
snipinens .aai was nue a.nss; @ : %, 80
lnins I,o - e a.. 49, - .
LaIc1lasaak s.ana Cvts1r Ms. n T
Purchaslng commlttee' 1l' MIS-: : :, = y
Bur chairMah.sg j.. ~
mrs. burke gave report aSSvune u
Ing Tor the expenditure OF
Wh1ch was the relunu Fecelveu Aion
i the war fund last June' contin-
gent fund OF $5OO was given MIS-.
1rke today Tor use IN purchasing
!kterials a. e,.ss. ay *..1->>2
n Cutting Committee. "
Cutting committee Mrs. w. L..
Brooks, chairman. y 5s. IS
4 The following garments have been
cut by the committee during Octo-
ber, November and December:
Bed shirts-257. 80
Surgeons ;robes-94. .. .--.
sPajamas-69. ~ y-- !. -...--' /
Convalescent robes-34.
Pairs leggings-51. - ~
Pairs bed shoes-46.
Total, 551. =
Knitting Committee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-17
SIX KILLED WHEN -. :.
SHIP FOREMAST FALLS
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 17.-Six were
killed and three injured when the
foremast of the battleship Michigan
toppled over during heavy gale at
sea on January Is, 1t was announced
today.
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Will Summon Garfield.

Washington, Jan. f7.-The4 Sem
ate subcommittee, Investigating
coal conditions, today decided to
summon Garfield to appear before the
committee and explain his drastic
order. ~ / ( :!
Senators Gallagher and Hitchcock
introduced resolutions in the Senate
today, calling upon Garfield to sus,.
pend the order for the five days.
pending a hearing of protests.
Congress is amazed at the order.
Senator Pomerene, author Of the
bill creating the fuel administration,
says the order does more harm than
good. -',. = ...
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Garfield Ignores Protests.

~ washington, sSsj asl. w ~ 2 ~ Vtolent
protests against the Garfield fuel orr.
der was received last night and to-
day in kilograms, but Garfield cody
proceeded to put the order into op-
GRAFTON. 1t is going into effect at
It is plainly evident the country
does. not believe the step necessary.
1t Is unprecedented and the tele-
grams demanded that the order be
revoked. a. -
Garfield explained that the order
affects only Minnesota and states
east of the Mississippi out that the
state fuel administrators may en-
force it where deemed necessary.