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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09
FOR II
DE- MAI FEST

The following is the program fol
the benefit of the Barnes County Rec
Cross at the Normal Auditorium, Fri
day evening at 8 O'Clock.
Band. ,.-
Scandinavian and American Songs
Community singing led by Mrs. Cras-
well.
Flag Drill-Miss Burns pupils Of the
Model school.
Solo-"Lind" by Agathe Backer Cron
dahl-Miss Agnes Lerstad.
Address in Norwegian-Lieut. Gov
Kraabel.
Piano-Selection from Greig-Eivint
Gjerdrum.
Mems Chorus-Directed by Rev. Nae.
seth.
Violin Solo-"A Norwegian Dance
Halversen-Prof. Knute Froysaa.
Women's Chorus Gin costune) direct.
ed by Rev. Quello.
Piano-Mrs. Auslaug Olsen Wright.
Address-Hon. A. G. Dewitt.
Chorus from the Scandinavian
church. .-
Halling Dance-OscarDahl.
Star Spangled Banner:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09

Attorney J. o. Hanchett, of Harvey,
was nominated by the Lincoln Re-
publican League for congress against
George M. Young. Mr.. Hanchett is a
bright attorney from Wells county
and at one time was candidate for dis
trict judge. We opine that Mr.. Han
chett has mans size job cut out for
him to beat Mr.. Young.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09

ARTILLERY POUNDS ALL NIGHT

ARTILLERY POUNDS ALL NIGHT
With the American Army in Picardy, May 8.-Amer-
can artillery all through the night pounded the German
Montdider Mesne St. Georges and all roads and woods in
that vicinity Under heavy fire around Framencourt
Woods the ground torn up by high explosives Heavy
supply trains subject to the deluge OF Shells The
sky was ablaze with the light of artillery fire and the
French aeroplanes hung the German lines in fleets
The front is Of mud in much the condition
as early in the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09

The county commissioners have
been in session for a couple of days
looking after the regular routine bus
mess of the county.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS ADVANCE

With the British Army in Flanders May 8-The
and shere one advance west Of Morlancourt midway
between Albert and the Soe and to the depth Of
300 yards 500 yard 'front.' Other advance north
east Sally Sec on the north bank of the Somme three
miles south and west of Morlancourt depth 500
yards 900 yard front.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09
NOPEACE POSSIBLE NOW

Paris, May 8-Former Minister Pinchon today con-
rmed Premier Chemenceaus statement to the war coun
Gil to the effect that this time for peace proposals
kind of peace talk.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09
BRITISH TROOPS AGAIN ADVANCE

London May 8:-British troops are again in adVanc
ed lines between Acre and the Somme is the report Of
Field Marshal Hal gtoday Hostile cannonadng in Flan
ders during the night and the enemy cannonading in
creased during this morning the northern part of the
battle front in Flanders. Hag says, as result of Sue
Somme and Ancre, taking few prisoners. It at this
point that the Australian troops admanced more than
mile."
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09
BRITISH TROOPS ADVANCE

With the British Army in France, May 6.-British
troops today advanced 1900 yards more than one
mile front between Ancre and the Somme North Of the
Somme the Australians advanced 700 yards on 1900
ward front early this morning. and advanced 500 yards
more on two mile front The first Australian advance
was made in darkness Sunday morning suddenly and sill
entity Surprising the German garrison on the front line
north of the Somme taking many prisoners Similarly in
ptcy darkness they pushed forward despite strong oppo
sition Many German dead were left on the fields Ihe
Australian casualties not heavy. Intermittent shell
firing continued during the day. It is raining:
WHERE DID THE MONEY GO TO
Chicago May 8.-What happened to the quarter OF
million dollars paid in to the United States treasury in
six months after America declared war; constituted the
making of line Of inquiry in the big sedton case being
tried here. HIN tss
LLOYD GEORGES ADMINISTRATION SHAKY
London May 8.-The most serious crisis in the life
of Lloyd Georges government exists today The situa-
tion is engendered by the Maurice letter charging each
others veracty and by motion by Herbert Asquist in
favor of the House of Commons investigating the charges
instead Of allowing the to appoint two judges
Asqusts action amount to direct challenge to the gov
quist Political students generally believe the premier
will be able to explain satisfactory The situation tends
to shake public confidence until the matter is Strengthened
out. ..-.@.- .*--
HODGsON ELECTED MAYOR OF ST. PAUL
St. Paul. Mimi, May g. L. c. Hodgson, endorsed by
union labor and considered radical elected mayor of
this city J. G. Emme socialist According to returns
received Hodgson received 21 2 votes and Eme 0239
The union labor element also elected two members Of the
city council and two of their number defeated The
vote the largest given socialist candidate in St.
Paul. Emme received 1896 votes in the primaries. Hodg
sons VOTE however, was the largest ever given mayor
atty candidate in St. Paul Hodgson started his career by
writing lyrics for the newspapers and became known
Larry Ho" For two years he has been secretary to
Mayor Irwin. Il
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09

Washington, May 8.-Increase in freight and passen
ge rrates are planned by the administration to meet the
deficit which threatens to be eight million dollars for the
year. The increase is to be asked by the Interstate
merce commission and the increase in passenger rate is
to be asked 4 per cent unfor throughout the
try Freight rates will be raised approximately IL per
cent The rate increase is made necessary by vastly in
creased fuel demands which will be from 100000 to
and the increase in the pay roll Of $5o0oo00o
to be added to this Heavy decline in net since
January as compared with last year makes this neces
sary The weather in January and February is held re-
sponsbe for the Decline It stated authoritativey
that Director Gen. McAdoo will turn his attention to the
rate and proposition after he has disposed of the
Lane commission report
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WILL DRAFT YOUNG MEN

Washington, May 8.-Formal draft registration Of
young who have reached 21 years of age during the
past year may be made necessary by the early expansion
of the army Provost Marshal Crowder told the military
affairs committee of the house today Crowders propos
ed estimate of finances is $15O00000 which is $3000000
more than the draft expenditure last year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09
VIOLENT ARTILLERY FIRE

Paris May 8Volent artillery fire is going on north
and south of Avre on the Amens 'front.' the French
office announced today The German attack was repused
and prisoners taken west of Mondider and in the
region of Hangard on Santerre, Themes Grevisnes.
America ntroops officially reported operating west of
Montddier and in the vicinity of Hangard Santerre.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-09

Paris, May 8-Constantine former king Of Greece,
reported seriously i'll at Zurich is the report
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WHERE DID THE MONEY GO TO

Chicago, May 8-What happened to the quarter
million dollars paid in to the United States treasury
six months after America declared war, constituted
making of line Of inquiry in the big sedtion case be-
tried here
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09

Washington, July 9.-Legislation
to prohibit the sale of distilled Ii
quors, wine and beer after Jan. 1,
1919, and to prohibit the manufac-
ture of wine and beer after Nov. l.,
next, was agreed upon by the senate
agricultural committee
The legislation is proposed as a
substitute for the pending Norris
amendment to the emergency agricul-
tural appropriation bill, which would
stop the sale of distilled liquor and
wine on June 80, 1919, and prohibit
he manufacture of beer three months
lfter the bill becomes law.
Provision for the expectation of
liquors already produced was consid-
cred by the committee and probably
will be reported in some other form
before the senate acts on the amend
ment.
BY fixing a definite date after
which the sale would be prohibited of
all intoxicants liquors, members of
the committee Ibelieve that any
charge of discrimination would be
avoided. They say wine growers
would be enabled to dispose of
this years crop while brewers could
make use of their entire supply of
malt.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
DANDELL HAS BEST
BUMP OF PATRIOTISM"
in THE CITY OF BEMIDJI

E. The resident of Bemidji with the
largest bump of patriotism" is Otto
.Dandell, who resides near the extreme
western end of Fourth street for
when a big pike pole fell as he was
raising a 65-fag standard it. struck
Mr. Dandell squarely on top of the
head, rendering him hors du- combat
for the rest of the day.
The raising of the pole had all the
more significance for the reason Mr..
.Dandell is a native of Germany and
had made all preparations to do the
=honors properly on Americas Inde-
pendence day.
J But it wasn't the bump on his head
that caused Mr.. Dandell the most ap-
sprehension. WheIlzrhe- pole, fell and
struck him such wallop, he lost his
highly priced set of false, teeth, and
it is believed they went into the hole
dug for setting the pole, afterward
filled with earth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
Ger man Blow
|s'l.00k|ed|E|'o||.. |
In Few Days
(By William P. Simms, United Press
COrrespondent.)

(By William P. Simms, United Press
Correspondent
With the British Afield, July o.
The next German blow is looked for
in a. few days and is expecte ed to-. be
The. last Hindenburg will be able to
deliver on account of increasing slow
ness of past efforts. There is no doubt
but that it will be the hardest and
will eclipse all previous battles in
point of men and material engaged.
.''e iul1 along the Somme continues.
Much IS been printed regarding
Hindenbure S delay. Some say Flan-
ders fever is the cause, others lack of
men, still others waiting better roads
and others further declare the morale
of the German army is low. The
truth is probably mixture. of these
and other things.
Germany has limited ammunition
and she must economize over Ions
period to get enough ahead to carly
out operations on the scale of E-arch
and June. On account of the limited
number of men for her armies, when
German, batteries are tired the bat
terry must rest. '.'' -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
WAR TRANSFORMS
LITTLE OLD HOME
(By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspon dent.)

(By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspon dent.)
With the American Forces in Pic
ardy, June 18.-(By Mail. IA lit
tie French Sergeant came home to
Picardy the other day to see the
house where he was born, where his
father and mother, and his GRANDPA
ther and grandmother lived.
grandmother used to sit, he saw
American officers, warming up from
the evening chill.
AS he stood in the doorway, he look
ed just to the right, and there piles of
sandbags in front Of the entrance
to the cellar The floor of the house
was about foot higher than when
he knew it, In every room unhewn
trunks of trees a foot in diameter
were sunk in the brick floor, and sup
ported the ceiling. He went to the
attic. More sandbags. Two great
layers were piled evenly over the en-
tire top floor Then he looked about
at strange objects in the corners.
They were heirlooms, but so wrapped
that he could not recognize them at
first. Old pictures, woodcuts, old
glass flower vases-everything that
was dear to him and to his father and
mother had been carefully put away
The little sergeant smiled. Being
a soldier he knew what all the sand
bags, the raising of the floor, and
the supports meant. The house had
been made as safe as possible from
shellfre. It is just little house of
four, rooms in a village that is now
under the fire of the German guns.
The sergeant's people fled when the
Boche thrust forward and captured
Montdidier He had been fighting
in another sector, and obtained per-
mission to visit his home to see how
things at home were, with none Of
the family to look after them. When
he left to return to his regiment he
was happy-as happy as man can
be when war has forced his father
and mother to flee from the dearest
place to them on earth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
BRIDGEC0. WANTS
NTEREST;CLAIMIS IS
DENIED;DELAYN0T
FAULT F. I! Of, T., THE CITY
Money ALWAYS Ready,

MOACV A1Wdfo xGCduf.
interest Is damages for the fall
ure to pay debt when due, in ac-
cordance to agreement providing for
such payment. The money was in
the treasury on or before the time
such bridge was completed so same
could be used for travel. The city
is now and always has been ready
and willing to pay for said bridge to
a dot, as agreed and specified in the
agreement, the bridge company did
not accept SUCH payment, and refused
to he so paid, and thereby without
that warrants would have drawn.
"If such contract had provided,
payment should be made in cash, then
when a payment became due, If not
paid, interest could be recovered but
as before reiterated said contract pro-
vided such payments should be made
in city warrants bearing per cent
from date Of issue
"Therefore no other payment can
be required from the city"
Salary Fund Created. =.
A resolution was adopted for the
creation Of a salary fund with which
to pay the salaries of city officials
and employees. 1t has been the GUS
tom in the past to issue warrants for
monthly salaries on the general fund,
this fund being generally overdrawn.
Then when an emplOye desired to
cash his pay warrant he has been
Obliged to do so at big discount
In other words, he hasn't been getting
what has been coming to him. The
resolution is for the purpose of sup
plying the salary fund with the nee
cessary money, that officials and en-
ployes may be paid in fill. =.
Opens Pavement Violation.
Some bitter comment was heard on
the tearing up~of the pavement" In
front of the old Challenge hotel on
Beltrami avenue, a space being left
only wide enough for the passage of
a single vehicle. 1t was asserted no
permission had been granted for this
work, as provided in the city ordi-
nances, and hereafter the penalty will
be invoked in such instances. The
hole in the pavement was made for
the purpose of laying a pipe.
There are some bad spots in the
concrete pavements in. various places
which resulted from improper re-
placing after having been opened.
This will be ordered propely replaced
and other places needing attention
will be located by the city engineer
and ordered fixed as they should be.
A lot of scrap iron on the city lot
was ordered sold by the purchasing
committee.
Walk Grades Established.
City Engineer Swinson presented
grades and drawings for the new con-
crete walks to be laid in the Fifth
ward.
a septic tank concern claiming to
be involved in suit on patents asked
the city for $40 to help night the case.
1t did so once more and the city
came across with the money but now
can't see why it should nelp pay for
law suit for some outside concern.
Alderman Smith Of the Fifth pre-
sided over the session.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
Socialist Doubts Results.

Paris, July 9.-The RESUMPTION Of
the German drive is necessary but
the results are doubtful, Herr Strobel,
Independent Socialist, admitted in
the Prussian Landstag, newspaper re-
ports say.
Strobel says in the spring drives
the German losses were 100000 killed
and that the losses in the next drive
will be higher. About 100000 Amer
iqans have arrived, balancing the
allied losses and the German gain in
man power through draft and re-
moval from Russia
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
FOUR MORE RECRUITS LEAVE
FOR TRAINING STATIONS

Four more volunteers left today
for training stations, having been re-
cruited by Sergeant Foucault.
William Knudson and Richard
Green chose the coast artillery, Frank
Brown went into the infantry. while
Percy Ware of Nebish enlisted in the
coast defense.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
CHIPPEN AS In
SESSION; STATE
Meeting ||;'''||'' OPENS
B:E]MIDJI TODAY
] City Attorney Fisk Greetst
Visitors One Behalf of
People Of the City.
TERMS THEM 100 PER CENT
AMERICANS IN WELCOME
President Morrison Of Red Lake
Presides; Every Reservation
Largely Represented.

:. Minnesota Chippewas are meeting
today, the opening Of the annual con
vention of the state association, every
one of the reservations being repre-
sented. The delegates include sew
eral of the tribe of the modern day,
while others are of the old school,
the former being among the best cit
izenship possessed by Minnesota.
President John Morrison, Red
Lake, presided at; the opening ses-
sion held in the city building. The
greeting on behalf of the city was by
City Attorney Fisk who said:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
POWER MAY COME
OUT INDEPENDENTLY

Duluth, July 9.-Victor Power of
H ibbing, here today, denied knowl-
edge of the circulation of petition
naming him Independent candidate
for the governorship race next fall.
He evaded the direct question as to
whether he would run if, properly ap-
preached.
It has been rumored that Power
would run, as the Nonpartisan league
candidate, Lindbergh was defeated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
NEW YORK NEWSPAPER
OWNED BY GERMANS
(By United Press

New York, July 9.-Dr.' Edward
Rum1ey, publisher of the New York
York Evening Mail, was arranged to-
day before the United States court,
charged with swearing before the
alien property custodian that the
Mail was owned by Americans, when
it is really owned by the German gov
ernment.
The United States district attorney
here asserted the government will
show Rumley received mail from Ger
many for remailing and other pur-
poses.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
ANOTHER WAR HORROR.

st. Paul, July 9.-The price of beer
has been advanced by the brewers
from $11 barrel to S14. This is
the second increase within year.
The last time the price was shifted it
went from So to S11.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
CITATION FOR 2 NEGROES
WHO CHASED 40 GERMANS

With the American Army in
France, July 9.-Henry johnson and
Robert Robinson, Negro soldiers from
New York, have been cited for brav-
cry while fighting with their unit in
a sector of the French front.
They put to flight in No Mans
Land a party of Germans estimated
to number forty The citation comes
from the French command.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
AUSTRIA REFUSES
TEUTON COMMAND
(BY United Press. }

Rome, July 9.-It is reported here
that. Austria has refused to accept a
German generalissmo.
Editors note: Recent reports were
that General Won Buelow had been
made commander of the Austrian ar
mics, following the Austrian army
failure in Italy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
81 BODIES RECOVERED
+ FROM PLEASURE BOAT
(By United Press. }

Peoria, July 9.-Federal officials
investigating the wrecking of the
pleasure steamer Columbia in the IL
linois river, summoned expert engi-
neers to examine the ships hull. The
findings are not announced.
Eigh ty-two bodies have been re-
covered and II are still missing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
FRENCH. SUPPORTED BY
TANKS. CAPTURE $50
(By United Press. }

Paris, July 9.-OfficiaD-Striking
between Montdider and the Disc, the
French, with the aid of tanks, ad-
vanced over a mile on two and and
one-half mile front northwest of
Compiegne this morning.
German counter attacks were re-
pulsed, all gains maintained and $50
prisoners captured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
Nearly ID IA 10oDie
As Passenger S
Trains Collide
(By United Press. }

Nashville, Tenn, July 9.-Between
rs and 100 were killed and injured
when two passenger trains collided
near here this morning.
The bodies of the dead and injured
are piled upon the ground They are
mostly negroes. Fire started in the
splintered cars. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
AIRMEN CLOSELY FOLLOWING
GERMAN TROOP MOVEMENTS
(By United Press. }

Washington, July 9.-General Per-
shing's daily reports increase proof
of Germany's intent Of making a new
offensive. A heavy movement of men
is reported.
Allied airmen are closely following
German concentra tions, meaning the
allies know better than ever where
the next blow will fall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
CONSIDERING ENJOYS.
(By United Press.)

Washington, July 9.-The presi-
dent and cabinet are considering ap-
pointments for the new Russian mis-
sion, after deciding on a definite
course yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
GERMANY SUBJECT
TO FOOD SEIZURES
(Rv Tinted Press !

Asterdam, July 9.-Food Control
ler Won Waldo announced in the Ger
man Reichstag that all Germany and
Austria-Hungary are now subjected
to food seizures, rationing and pro-
hibition of free trading. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
GUNS POUND AUSTRALIANS.
(Rv Tinted Press.)

London, July 9.-General Haig to-
day reported that enemy cannon con-
tinues to pound the new positions
which the Australians captured south
of the Somme
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
10000 AUSTRIANS LOST
in LESS THAN WEEK
(By United Press. J

Rome, July 9.-(OfficiaD From
July 1 to July 6, the Austrians lost
2O,O men. or half of their troops
fighting in the mountains and on the
Piave
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
TIME HAS COME TO OPENLY
DISCUSS PEACE" BERHARDI
(Rv limited Press. J

Copenhagen, July 9.-"The time
has come to openly discuss peace"
said Herr Berhardt in the Vossiche
Zeitung.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
ELEVEN ENEMY PLANES LOST
SUNDAY: BRITISH LOSE THREE
(By United Press. }

London, July 9.-Eleven German
planes were downed in the fighting
Sunday, while the British lost three.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
LIQUOR BAN AGREED
TO BY SENATE GROUP
CRv limited Press !

Washington, July 9.-The vets to-
day temporarily blocked consideration
of war time prohibition in the senate
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
Are Real Americans.

dIc hCd1 AuCA4Ct%4S.
"Mr. Chairman, and all those at
tending this Chippewa Indian
Conventions:
"In behalf of the mayor, common
council, and the citizens of the
City of Bemidji, and in my capa-
ity, as city attorney, i welcome you
to our city. e.. F'
1--WE are greatly honored because
of your presence here, and fur
ther honored because you have
chosen our city as the place in
which to hold your convention and
deliberate upon your interests and
affairs, and I assure you that every
patriotic citizen extends towards
you that cordia1ity that is due you
as one hundred per- cent Ameri-
cans"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09
Paramount Feature.

For a long time the Chippewas
have been endeavoring to secure sew
eral thousand dollars they claim is
due them from the government, but
they have met opposition on the part
of the Indian commissioner at Wash
ington, it is asserted. This is one of
the paramount matters programmed
for discussion at the convention. 1t
seems that there is a small coterie
opposed to this movement, but 1t is
believed they will see the light as
some of the reservations need the
money claimed long overdue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-07-09

Ia
Evening star., 1918-12-05

EGaas Is Coming
but we can't say when more
BEAVER BOARD will be on
the way. Order before pres
cut lot goes. Price Low.
DEED MILLwoRK LUMBER,
A-9EN IA> IN u NJ tiiN-.1 n Y aye-1i17 1th