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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
ALLIED ARMY WOULD
BE WELCOME. REPORT
OF RUSS SITUATION
BY; JOSEPH SHAPLEN.
United Press CORRESPONDENT.

OAlCOu = ACoS SOll lCopO1uOAC.
l. Stockholm, July 5."-If the Allies
will send an army to Russia to sup
port the longing to drive German in
fuenCe from Ukraine, Don and Baltic
provinces and from Cremia and Cau
causus, twill unquestionably arouse
the Spontaneous aid and sympathy
which will prove the downfall of Ger
man militarism and save Russia to
the Wssnld's emo ~ - a
"Following contradi ictofyf reports
regarding the character of the anti
Bolsheviki movement, I learned that
the so-cal1ed revolutionists are in alb
solute control of 1t. The movement
enveloped the whole of the Vogaural
and Siberian regions. Central execu
tives refused to hear pleas to lead
revolt against the Bolsheviki and op-
posed seizing power in local regions.
Then it was the spon taneous upris-
ings followed the wiping out of the
Bolsheviki ina cities like Min, Novo-
gorod, Samara and Saratoff.
"The Soviet government is about to
move from Moscow to Murom on &C
count of insubordination among the,
troops = Trotsky has declared a state
of war along the Murman coast and
railway" re So 49,. ea!7..s,;r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
DRY LEGISLATION IS
DELAYED UNTIL AUG. rs

Washington, July 15.-National
prohibition legislation was postponed
by congress until August 26, at least.
In arranging for a midsummer va
cation, a formal unanimous consent
agreement was entered into by the
senate TO defer until August 26 fur
ther, considerable n of the $11 100000
emergency food production bill, con-
tanning the amendment for "bone
dry" wartime prohibition effective
New Years day.
AS a part of the agreement, how
ever, the prohibition advocates Sc
cured the definite pledge that the bill
shall have the right Of way when the
vacation recess period of the senate
ends.
Prohibition advocates are confident
they have a majority to keep in the
bill some kind of a drastic wartime
production provision soon after the
vacation ends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
CarS.I|nCrastl;
Boy B'|o Do|esHigh
Dive;.Es''.Capes

A most startling and at the same
time miraculous auto mishap occur
red a few minutes before one O'Clock
this noon at the intersection Of Min
nesota avenue and Fourth street, and
by a miracle a small child escaped
serious injury or being killed.
Chris ChristiansDn of Cass Lake
was coming south on Minnesota ave-
nue. and had started to round the
traffic sign. From the west came
John Spangler Of Plantagenet. From
the southwark was coming another
car. Both drivers of the cars from
the west and north kept an eye on
the car from the south to see whjSn
way it would turn and both vent
slow, but the car driven by Mr.. Span
gler struck the Christia 1son car
squarely amidships. whirled it
around and it mounted the walk curb
and gracefully proce eded eastward on
the concrete walk alongside the Be-
midi Hardware Company store,
where it was stopped.
In the Gar driven by Christianson
were two ladies and three children,
one of them the boy When the i'm
pact came the youngster was shot
like a rocket from the rear seat and
dived directly over the front of the
car, landing on the concrete pave
ment on his hands and knees, escap-
ing without a scratch but frightened
at the suddenness of his flight. The
car was new Ford, and was caved
slightly in one side, while the fender
was twisted. The other occupants of
the car retained their places when the
shock came, and escaped unscathed,
except for nerves.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
JACK" JOHNSON DOING
WELL. SAYS LETTER

Mr.. and Mrs. c., M. Johnson of the
Fifth ward are in receipt Of let
ter from their son, "Jack" Johnson,
formerly jitney driver in this city,
who is now in the service in France.
He says he is feeling fine, likes the
country and wants to be remembered
to all his Bemidji friends
He left Bemidji December 1, 1917,
for Jefferson barracks, and after be-
ing there for short time, was sent
to Fort Monroe, Va. While in Vir-
ginia he worked in garage for a
month, after which he was made
chief of the motor truck squad. IN
April he was sent to France to a
motor school and finished his course
last month, and was then sent to an
other school as an instructor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
BOOZE CHECKS
Coal SUPPLY
FOR RCOnlSUMER|;;
IS STATEMENT |. !. ] ! u
National Coal Association Gives
Opinion of Special Report
to Government. a
LIQUOR TRAFFIC lessons
PRODUCTION, ASSERTED
Can't Have Liquor and Coal
at Same Time; Now Up
to Congress.
LIQUOR TRAFFIC lessons
PRODUCTION, ASSERTED

Washington, July 15.--Immediate
nation wide prohibition is absolutely
necessary if the extra 90. 1000, 900
tons Of coal a year needed by the
country IN its war on Germany is 70
be mined, Fuel Administrator Gar
tional Coal association, representing
field has been informed by the Ma
bituminous operators producing 400.-
100000. tons of coal annually. DR..
Garfield is understood to have laid
the associations recommendation be-
fore President Wilson for his con-
sideration. ,.s$ = .s>. ss~s-. ,..r r. h -.
y In statement the association said
that in the opinion of a special com
mittee of its members from virtually
all coal producing sections of the
country which has Investigated the
question, the county cannot: have both
.sbooze" and sufficient coal this win
ter. sf=sstSei = ; fsst 81. >
prohibition imperative
! s"The liquor traffic. said the state
ment, sis curtailing coal production
and the time has come to eliminate
it if there is te be the substantial in
crease in coal output the war pro-
gram demands" .. ..-
A. r. Hamilton, chairman of the
committee, made this supplemental
statement: 5@- ~. ri '-
T. The committee feels that the
drinking evil has become so rampant
in the mining communities that its
complete elimination is fundamental
ly necessary IN the effort to speed up
the mines sufficiently TO- get the .10e-
100000 additional tons of coal this
country will require this year. 1t is
now UP to congsess to makeSa clean.
cut choice between booze for the
mining communities and coal for the
war and the public"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
new Fedora E ] !: !
POST OFFICE:
"Opens; ||'''| MARKS MA R ] K
step FORWARD | /
Handsome Structure Goes Into
Commission Without the
Slightest Ostentation.
HANDSOME INTERIOR
OPENS EYES OF PUBLIC
History Of Bemidji's Postoffice
Reveals First Was
Pioneer Trading Post.

Bemidji took on an additional met
ronolitans phase this morning VIII en-
IFS new Fed eral most office building
s@niifetiy threw: open Its doors for bus
.sfnesss rs business removal taking
Mace Sunday with Postmaster Rit-
chic and the employees working like
flongshoremen. AS always incident to
an occasion Of like nature there was
some little running off schedule to-
day. but nothing serious. and. good
nature prevailed on patrons, while
EVERYONE who entered carried a smile
and expression of satisfaction and
qualification that at last the new fed
eral building was reality and in
commission. VI.
The Transformation of Bemidji's
postoffice facilities is remarkable and
marks step far in advance. 1t is the
I first federal building Ssln BeltramI tlssllo1
county and an ornament and great
credit to the city and county. ana inns
portion Of the state. 1t mas oeen de-
scribed at length frequently until its
detail is well known. y %S&yE'
n Attractive Interior us
rbo +hrowino onen of tho lohhv re-
poalad its interior en,,inmenf.s screen
cd to tho General .n1Ihlic wh lie in tho
course NJ insta1lation &The various
dam rtn,ants arc conveniently q arrane-
ID and tho eoninn1ent and fixtures are
ali ~ 'oak White walls while a hand
soma cor = ills floor ADDS materially to its
at+rootinonass s - Tho hnyes arc of the
sio+ast +vna and each fittad With sne-
nia1 Loys yyp - There is1.l.oonoon, for ad-
.sditiona1 hox inst .1latian as,.tbe hnsi-
nose, warrants The si;gbting is ad-
nj % roh1o ~ and Tho infer.inr, ia a1I fo ba
desired Tn fact tho nostoffica IN its
entirefv is . welcome ornament to the
city and Postmaster Ritchie is proud
of his new home" marked contrast
to the inadequate and congested To-
cation occupied by the postoff1ce for
years. " #EE T.. VI
ss Bemidii's p. O. History. "
Tn IFS meteroric career. Bemidii
} has moved. so far as it's mail facilities
have been concerned. several times,
each time noting an advanced al
though in pioneer days seemingly not
unusually noticeable. The first mail
to reach Bemidii under government
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
FARMER AND THREE CHILDREN
KILLED: STRUCK BY ENGINE

st. Paul, July 15.-William Fried
muth farmer, residing near New
Trier, was killed and three Of his
children also met a similar fate,
while his wife and three other chill
dren of the family were injured when
the auto in which the family was
riding was struck by Great North
ern engine as they were returning
home from St. Paul Sunday. The
accident occurred on grade crossing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
MINNIE MILLS WANTED.

If Minnie Mills will call at the Of
flee of e. e. Mcdonald, chairman of
the Civilian Relief committee, she will
receive information which will inter-
est her relating to remittances from
the government,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
ATTACK
- - - 80 = = - = = = = = = ~
T0CAPTURERHElMS,.
Two DISTINCTU.S.
FORCES IN BATTLE
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.
United Press CORRESPONDENT.

With the Americans on the Marne, July 15.-The
Americans shortly before noon launched heavy
heavy counter attack against large force of Ger
mans which crossed the Marne at three points
fourile front east of Chateau Thierry. The result
Of this fighting is unknown. - - = 81. ~.7:.3
Shortly before this the Americans counter at
tackled at Vaux, completely repulsing the German
assault. The Americans caught the Boches in ter
rifle charge, hurling them back almost half mile be-
yond the point where the attacks begun.
The German drive extends from west of Chateau
Thierry to east of Rheims. The Americans are in
voved both sides of Chateau Thierry. Evidently
the Germans attempting to reach Chalons Bitter
fighting is progressing, specially along the Marne.
Germans Get an Early Morning Start.
At daybreak the Boches threw pontopns across
the Marne with artillery and machine gun support the
infantry rushing forward facing heavy firing.
k@A- The Germans Acrossedathe@ river lat Messy Jau
gonne and Labret Onnerre farm north of Fossey the
first rush carrying them forward mile and three
quarters. American resistance finally slowed down
the German advance, and preparations for counter
attack began Immediately.
The Americans swept forward to the attack be-
fore the enemy was able to organize his badly shat
tered lines. For miles in the of the lines the
country shaken with artillery firing like earth
quakes. Valleys near the Vaux were heavily deuged
with gas forcing the Americans to fight whleswear-
ing gas masks
The German losses terrific wherever they
they attacked but particularly their losses
along the Marne where the Boches paid a heavy toll
for the privilege of crossing this historic river The
withdrawal of Americans and French to the right of
the base of the salient formed by the bend in the river
was effected in excellent
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
SHIP WORKERS STRIKE:
CONTRACTS NOT KEPT.
DECLARE $500 MEN

& Oakland, Calif.,} July Is Thirty
five hundred boilermakers and iron
workers struck today in three big
shipbuilding plants at Alameda and
Oakland. Millions of dollars in gov
ernment ship contracts are practical
ly halted. Men say the shipbuilders
failed to keep their agreements.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
(By United Press.)

The German offensive resumed this morning a
50me front of Chateau They eastward into the Cham
region Early that the enemy combining
his drive toward Paris with desperate attempt capture
Rheims and eliminate that obstacle to the advance.
Thus the Champagne region is linked with Flanders
Pcardy the Disc and Marne fronts making ESQ miles of battle
'front.' extending Main Demassiges in the Champagne
Ypres in Flanders.
Two dstanc American forces thus involved the heav
force being of Chateau Thy and eastward along
the Marne Jaug tenme 'front.' Other Americans
are known located Butte Dumessil.
GERMANS ATTACK YANKEES NEAR CHATEAU THIERRY
(By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press Correspondent
With the Americans the Marne, July 15-The Germans
attacked the Americans in the of Vaux miles west
of Chateau Therry o'clock this morning. following
heavy Americans responded and have the sit
uation we'll in hand.
simultaneously, the enemy started heavy bombardment
in the region of Jaugonne, while fighting Chateau
Thierry
Under way, the Germans commenced bombarding Meaux
The weather is clear and ideal for fighting For several
days, activity i'm this region has been increasing.
FRENCH ARE SUSTAINING THEIR POSITIONS.
Paris July 15-(OfcaL )-Germans attacked this
ing ty-miIe the battle continuing Violent
artieryng preceded the attack The French sustaining
their positions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15

MEET AND ADJOURN.

The county board of equalization
met this morning, but owing to not
all necessary books being in an ad-
journment was taken pending receiv-
ing them,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
GOVERNMENT MAY RATION
TOBACCO FOR THE SOLDIERS

Washington, July 15.-Govern-
nent control of the tobacco industry
is being mentioned. The suggestion
is the rationing of soldiers to insure
a sufficient supply,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
RAIN RELIEVES CROPS.

st. Paul, July 15.-Rain, believed
to be almost general throughout the
northwest, did thousands of dollars
benefit to crops but spoiled Bastile
day parades.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
10000 Desert
After Defeat
On theP Piave
(By United Press.

London, July 15.-The Daily News
in Zurich today report
cd 10000 deserted from the Austrian
army and fled into the interior after
the disaster on the Piave. Some are
hiding in the mountains and 5000
have been arrested in Budapest
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
BRITISH OCCUPY KEN.

London, July 15.-After landing on
the Murman coast, the British occu-
pied KEN on the White Sea, says the
Frankfurter Seitung.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
bulletin, by United Press.)

London, July 15-It is learned authoratively
today that the Germans have crossed the Marne at
several points in the drive. French positions
have been penetrated in positions to a depth of
5000 yards, three miles. Some villages have been
captured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-15
PERsHING's CASUALTY LIST.
(Ry limited. Press.

(By United. Press.
Washington, July 15.-General
Pershing today reported so casual
ties,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-13
Montezuma News Notes.

Montezuma, Nov. 13.-Wm. r. War
wick was at his usual place in church
both Sunday morning and evening.
Shortly after midnight his wife was
awakened by his heavy breathing and
breath. A physician was called but
could do nothing for him and he
passed away within few minutes. He
had long been resident Of the COM
munity, having been for many years
successful farmer near here. He left
the farm some years ago and has since
resided in town. He was a Mason. a
member Of the Knights Of Pythias and
of the associated organizations. He
was an active member Of the Methodist
church and the funeral services were
held from the church this afternoon
conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. B.
Caldwell.
The T.. NJ. VanGorp family residing
some miles from town, has been sorely
afflicted for the past ten days for
within that time. they have suffered
the loss Of four little children who fell
victims of influenza. One of these
children was babe Of less than ten
days. The mother has been critically
i'll since and at times her life has been
dispared of. but the last reports were
to the effect that she was somewhat
better.
School has been in session for the
past ten days and no new cases Of the
flu have developed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-13
ABBEY ROCK IN IOWA CHURCH.
Unusual Ceremony Scheduled For
Dedication at Cedar Falls.
iues-Republ,ran.

Special to Times-Republ.can.
Cedar Falls, Nov. l3.--When Bishop
Fl. S. Longley, of Des Mones, and
Bishop T. r. Morrison. of Davenport.
speak here Sunday Nov. II, at the
dedication of the remodeled st. Luke's
Episcopal church-the oldest EpiSco-
pal edifice in this part of the United
States-they will participate in an UNI
usual ceremony. This will have to do
WITH the placing in the archives under
the altar in the church of a rock from
the ruins of the oldest church in Great
Britain
This rock is from the ruins Of GlaS-
tonbury Abbey. brought from England
and presented to ST. Luke's church by
Mrs. John Caldwell, well-known Scots
woman of this city. Glastonbury Abbey
was built about GO A. D.-tradition
says by Joseph of Armathea. 1t is con-
coded to be the oldest Christian
church in Britain. This magnificent
pile at one time covered sixty acres
and most of the houses now in Glas-
tonbury as well as a big causeway
across the Sedgemore have been con-
structed from the ruins. The abbots
kitchen of the old edifice is still lin
good state Of preservation despite the
countless souvenir seekers who have
visited the ruins. The abbot's church,
st. Mary's chapel and st. Josephs
cha pei have still enough left to show
the elegance of early Glast onbury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-13
Hampto News Notes,

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, Nov. 13.-LMrs. Harry
Doyle, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, w. e.
Jackson. of this city. died at the hos
pital at Independence Sunday. She was
married about there years ago and for
nearly year had been in very poor
health, and'a few weeks ago was taken
to Independence. She is survived by
her parents, sevcra! brothers and sisters
besides the husband and an infant
SON. Funeral services were held Tues
day.
Forrest Gillett of Alexander. who
came here a few days ago to visit rela-
tives was taken sick at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Gillett and the illness
speedily developed into bronchial
pneumonia. Tuesday afternoon his
condition had become so serious that
relatives were wired for and grave
fears were entertained as to his re-
covery.
Memorial services for Private Arthur
Aldinger and Lieut.. Prescott c. Jerne-
gan were held at the Methodist church
here Sunday afternoon. THE influenza
closing order interferred with arrange
ments for this service for Private
Aldinger a few weeks ago. and In the
case Of Lieutenant Jornegan, when his
remains were brought hero the quar-
antine was In force and only a private
funeral could be held. The service
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-13
GREEN PEAS NOV. z.
War Has Taught People Many Useful
Lessons.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Falls. Nov. lathe great
lesson taught by Herbert Hoover-in-
tensive food production and conserva-
tion-will long continue to bear fruit
in this vicinity, whose fertile lands
have produced record making crops of
foodstuffs the past two years.
This is indicated by the many un-.
late garden crops reported in
and near Cedar Falls. Gardens have
been worked most intensively and
many axe still producing after several
frosts have been warded off by patrio
tic gardeners. A striking example Of
this is given in the record of Mrs.
Horace, Dewey, wife of a farmer living
ing few miles north Of Cedar Falls.
Mrs. Dewey has been growing sue
cessive crops Of vegetables in her
garden since early May. But she broke
all records for growing green peas
out of doors, by harvesting crop after
crop> on the same patch, the latest
picking of peas being gathered on Nov.
2. This picking consisted Of many
quarts Of the delectable vegetable.
made possible by close watch of her
garden plot to guard against killing
frosts. This record has never before
been equalled in this latitude 50 far
as could be learned. :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-13
BeI,nond Hilarious.
0 Times-Repub,ican.

Special to Times RepuD,lcan.
Belmond. Nov. l3.-Tha second ceie-
bration Of the wars end was hilar-
ious one in Bemond After being
fooled last week. the town set III TO
do things up right this time. Inc
news reached here early in the morn
ing. and people were tumbled out OF
bed before dwight with n clamorous
ringing of every bell in the town, ana
which was KEEP. up a good part OF the
day. Boniires were lighted and the
streets soon jammed win people. one
of the largest crowds this town has
ever held was on hand and streets were
impassablc about the business section.
Mayor Barry promptly proclaimed a
holiday, and 4 program was arranged
for the aftern BON. All business houses
closed and school was put off. In the
afternoon the program started with
music hy the rand. followed by par
AIDE four blocks long composed OF
everybody in the town ard surround
ing country, after which came par
AIDE OF autos. number of addresses
were given ny the ministers OF the
city, intersected with community sing
ing of excellent quality. People came
from many miles around TO help make
the day memorable, and everybody
agrees it was.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-13
Steamboat Rocks Celebration.

Special to- Times -Repupilcan.
Steamboat Rock. Nov. 13.-Monday
morning at 4 O'Clock the people OF ouu
TOWN. were awakened out OF their
mornings sleep by the ringing OF the
bells and they soon learned that the
news of peace Of which they have been
anxiously awaiting had been flashed
over the wires and their anticipated
hopes had turned in reality. Soon the
streets were crowded with joyful
:hrongs and before daylight the school
children were marching with banners
and such music as they could bring
together. Bonhres were lighted ana
the bells kept ringing until evening,
and the dolcful sound OF the Eldora
fire whistle mingled in with the differ
ent noises made here.
The ministers during the day ar
ranged for a union meeting at p. m.
in the Baptist church and large
audience gathered there for giving
thanks for the sudden and glorious
ending. Of this bloody war. The min
listers of the three churches delivered
some very able addresses fitting the
occasion.
Steamboat Rock and vicinity have
been very fortunate so far for only one
Of the boys who went overseas mas
been reported wounded.