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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
NIECE ASSERTS I.W. W.
NOT HALF AS BAD AS
THE NONPARTlSANS

Washington, April 20+-Judge
John F. MCGEE of Minneapolis, a
member of the powerful safety COM
mission organized by citizens of that
state to aid the government in the
prosecution of the war, declared be-
fore the Senate military committee
yesterday that the department of
justice efforts have been CHASTITY
failure in Minnesota and that the
T. w. w. is not one-half as dangerous
as the Non Partisan league members,
who he characterized as TRAITORS"
g He also termed Socialists traitors,
and said that they should be intern
ed. Judge MCGEE advocated organ
izing of firing squads and working
them overtime in order to make up
lost time"
Immediate enactment of legisla-
ton to permit the military author
tiles to deal directly with spies and
German propagandists was urged as
the only way to curb lynch law
against disloyalty and enemy agita
ton. Representatives of the army
and naval intelligence departments
and other witnesses told the Senate
military committee that the situa-
tion is serious and cannot be handled
under existing laws.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
HUNGER STRIKE PLAN FOR
RELEASE OF W0BBLIES

Spokane, Wash, April 20.-A
noisy demonstration began Wednes-
day. by twenty-seven Federal pris-
oners in the. county Jail here, de-
clared to be members of the Indus
trial Workers of the World, contin-
ued yesterday, but with decreased
volume.
The demonstration was supple
mented by hunger strike on the
part of seventeen of the men. The
prisoners declared they could con-
tinue their remonstrance until they
are released.
The tobacco of the demonstrators
was. withheld yesterday by jailers
and they were placed on bread and
water diet.
The shoes of part Of the priconers,
who were kicking against the steel
ofior of their cells, also were re-
moved. ii %s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
PROTESTS POUR IN
. -. AGAINST BOXING
MATCH ON JULY 4

L st. Paul, April 2o.-Protests
against permitting the WillardFul-
ton championship heavyweight box
ing contest in the Twin Cities on
yuly a all based on patriotic pleas,
have begun to arrive at the offices
Of Governor Burnquist and the State
Public Safety ommissi ion2at.3tlae cap
-ito1: 49," E.s.>z II +. 80 ~. e. =
A dozen citizens and women called
in person and on the telephone to
register. their protests with Secre-
tary. H. w: Libby of the commission
and others addressed the governors
office. Mr.. Libby said that all COM
5muncations opposed the proposed
fight. in Minnesota and added that
the, names of local persons protest
ing will not be made public. ~'es-.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20

a patriotic duty, then that man is
an enemy of his country. .
Hour of Discussion Past.
"War should be gone into only
after careful deliberation. Those to
whom our fathers committed the
powers to, declare war, had declared
war before you made that speech at
Hutchinson. 1T seemed to me that
every effort had been done to avert
war. Upon the presidents recon-
mendation congress declared a state
of war in April last year. After that
declaration the; hour of discussion
passed :. 1t is an hour of action and
everyone must do his patriotic duty
or the country may suffered disas-
trous humiliation. 1t is the duty of
every citizen to give his all, to give
his every effort, every throb of his
heart and every fiber of his being
to the cause of his country. The die
is cast, the hour of discussion is
over.
"Speech III Timed"
ttTo me our one absorbing business
at hand is the prosecution of the war.
"Your socialistic speech at Hutch
inson was very i'll timed. When it
came to that part which related to
the war I do not remember anything
that would strengthen the hearts of
the young men who were being call
ed to the colors On the con ntrary
you said that if the conscription law
is not repealed you men will have
to go to war. What pitiful stand
to take! 49,.
"Your speech could not help ex-
citing disloyalty and probably the.
contempt of the young men who were
to be called into the military service.
You have said things about the jury
which tried your case which I re-
gard as most unbecoming at this
time. The jury has found you gull
ty after a fair trial, and now comes
my. duty to impose penalty that
will show to men that they cannot
encourage disloyalty to their coun-
try. At this time l do think an Of
fense of this sort is very serious"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
new RETAIL BEEF
RISE ANNOUNCED

st. Paul, April 20.--An unusual
jump in the price Of butchers beef
has sent the retail prices of round
steak, rib roasts and pot roasts soar
ing. There have been two raises in
price in the past ten days.
Retailers say that cattle which
could be bought for 16 cents a short
time ago now cost them 20 cents a
pound.
Round steaks have jumped up to a
range of prices from % cents a
pound to 35 cents pound, which
is almost a record in st. Paul, and
rib roasts are selling at from 20
cents a pound to 35 cents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20

s Minneapolis, April 20.-In the
sentences Of JACOB o. Bentall, can
didate for governor of Minnesota on
the Socialist ticket, and James A. Pc
terson, candidate for United States
senator from Minnesota, Judge Page
Norris, federal Judge, granted stay
OF sentence of AZ days in each case
and held the defendants in bonds Of
100000 each Peterson was able to-
furnish bond immedf lately while
I Bentall was remanded to-the county
:taiI,s pending his attempts to secure
his release on bail. y .:5s E.H ss, r
Preiudiced. SAYS Bentall.
: 5Bentall, when asked if The had
anything to say, told the court the
jury was prejudiced. T.. >-.- T.,
& Judge Morris said in passing SEN
4tence: @ 4S s., & s5 :; f'5&s &.. I: s:sl siS. :
81 IA man is either for. or: against
his country, there is no middle
ground: 1 In Mr., Bentall's speech. at
Hutchinson T. find nothing. to en-
courage the man who is to fight for
our liberty. It was pitiful stand
to take -. i. .s,5@, ~. i. ~. :
Il The courtroom was crowded to ca
pacfty during the sentencing Of the
two men,. Many + were socialist
friends Of Bentall. u g.,
<Bentall was the first sentenced.
III ~ -ss Bentall First, Sentenced.
~ Tn answer to the judges question
asking If he cared to state any rea-
son why sentence should not ,be pass
ed, Bentall replied that he had, and
made an address to the court in
which he told of his high ideals from
,oyhood and said he had been fight
ing for humanity from youth.
=. "I shall be vindicated some day
and I want to stand as a man today
leading for my fellow man" he
did t..- - 81,
u. When Bentall said the jury which
found him guilty was prejudiced and
that he was a victim of persecution,
the judge cautioned him on the ma
ture of his remarks. -. .-@
Strong pleas asking the, courts
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
PETERSON OFF
STATE. Ticket
E'|lll|A|l||.L TOO,
|||eAl|lD||I'DAII|'|E|';' ]
Secretary 81 State Schmahl
Rules After Conviction
of Traitors. y. \.
TAY OF SENTENCE
GRANTED; ~ DAYS
I Socialist Governor! Candidate
Says q secution"; Judge !.
Warns Him.
Va %,..
STAY OF SENTENCE
GRANTED; AZ DAYS
!. NAMES OFF BALLOT h

The name of James A. Peter
son, candidate for the United
States senate from Minnesota,
will be excluded from the bal /
4 lot for the 1918 elections.
Secretary of State Julius a. J.
Schmahl announced, after Mr.
Peterson was sentenced to four
/ years in the federal prison at:
/ Leavenw0rth; Kan.,s for viola
stion of the espionage law II \, Z.
Sz The name of y. O. %Bentall,
nominated by the socialist
party as candidate for gover-
nor, also will be excluded, Mr..
Schmahl said, If he files. Ben
!. tall was sentenced to five years,
for violation of the same law.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
GONVICK WINS HER
LIBERTY LOAN FLAG
Especial to Pioneer)

Gonvick, April 20.-GOnvick has
again proved to the world that it
is loyal and patriotic to the core.
In the Third Liberty Loan drive this
week, the village bounded lover the
top" with a subscription of $4,000
or 35 per cent more than its appor-
toned quota which was $1,000 and
is one town in Clearwater county to
win a service flag.
Every person called upon by the
bond statesmen came through with
their full allotment and several vol
unfairly doubled their subscriptions
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
ANOTHER GREAT STORM:
LOOKED FOR: ON WEST
nv United .Press)

=. Washington, April 20,-N is re-
garded here that the comparative
quiet on the western front is merely
temporary lull before another
great storm. Both sides are under
going adjustments. The battle has
been so severe letdown is now an
ticipated. The battle is not ended.
- The British. are holding firmly and
it is believed they will continue
checking the Boche. Italian aid on
the right wing will relieve seasoned
troops Of that wing for fighting fur
ther north.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
JUGGERNAUT may
DESTROY SELF in
WEST FR0N'T.DR
E|N|E|;lN En- I: j N''ERLESS
(By United :-Press)

The German JJuggernaut, which.
Won Hindenburg built for his west
front drive, may prove a Franken-
stein that will destroy itself as we'll
as its creators. The huge enemy
machine is encou4tering resistance
that is battering it to pieces, yet.
Hindenburg dares not. stop it. .S.=}:
It's progress is blocked before Ami
ems and Hazebrouck, but Hindenburg
is only able to change its course, al
though its human and mechanical
parts are being destroyed under its
own impetus. : g..
In Rcardy, the Germans are pow
erless to advance and have been
pushed back from the. nearest ap-
proach to Amiens, near Caste.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20


Upon the presidents recon-
mendation, congress declared
war in April Of last year. At
!. or that declaration the hour
.cf discussion passed. 1t is an
hour : of action and everyone
must do his patriotic duty or
the country may suffer dis
astrous humiliation. 1t is the :
duty of every citizen to- give
his all, to give his every effort,
every throb of his heart and
every fiber of his being to the
icailse of his country. The die
is cast, the hour of, discussion
is over. Judge Page, Morris,
in sentencing Bentall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
M'ADOO URGES LOAN

Washington, April 20.-Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo has called
upon Americans to answer German
threats by placing 20,00O,00O indi-
vidual subscriptions to the Third
Liberty Loan. Germany boasted the
wide distribution Of her loans as evil
dence of pro-unity.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
STUB RAILROAD LINES
WILL SUFFER TRAFFIC.
(By United Press

St. Paul, April 20.-Stub railroad
lines will encounter drastic curtail-
ment of passenger traffic in the war
traffic curtailment In the northwest.
Many trains now originating on
spurs, thence running over main
lines to terminus terminals, will be
eliminated, main line trains carry
ing this traffic.
st. Paul to Chicago traffic Is due
for drastic curtailment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
ST. PAUL'S LIBERTY LOAN IS
OVER QUOTA BY $112.5O0
(By United Press)

St, Paul, April 20.-St. Paul Lib
erty Loan quota of $12,500,000 is
oversubscribed by $112,50O. There
are $4,000 subscribers. Chairman
Rogers of the Ninth Federal reserve
says the district is assured an over
subscription of $125, 100000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
SUPPOSED GERMAN AGENTS
- -, .,, STEAL SAILING ORDERS
(Byi United Press)

Minneapolis, April 20.-Supposed
German agents entered the home Of
Mrs. Mable Fountain, Red Cross
nurse, and stole the sailing orders
she received yesterday. She had
the order hidden in the bottom Of
her travelling bag.
The orders told the nurse when
she could sail and that when the
name Of the ship was added she
would sail on troop ship, accom-
panying American troops. Nothing
was taken except the orders and no
trace of them has been founu.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
ARTILLERY RUMBLES SULLENLY
ALONG THE BATTLE LINES

2O.-Artillery rumbled sullenly
throughout the night, last night, on
the Lys and Somme fronts. The
British at Beauraine, two miles south
of Arras, advanced a short distance.
German counter attacks were re-
pulsed during the night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
FORTY-TWO AMERICANS ARE n.
- CITED BY THE FRENCH
(By United Presas)

Washington, April 20.-Forty-
two Americans of the United States
ambulance service, with the French
army, have been cited by the French
for bravery. General Pershing's re-
port said some were wounded in ac-
ton, some exhibited unusual bravery
and all attended wounded men nn-
der the most trying circumstances. :.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
SOCIALISTS PROTEST DEATH 4. 4
~ - OF RED GUARD PRISONERS
, GBy United Press)

Copenhagen, April 20.-Swedish,
Danish, Norwegian socialists protest
ed to the Vasa against the execution
of Red Guard prisoners and asked
that, the White Guard government
adopt a concilatory attitude to pre-
vent, civil war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
E|N.E;Iy!l| !! :
JAPAN WON'T ALLOW
GERMANY TO OBTAIN
FOOTHOLD In ORIENT
(By United Press)

New York, April 20.--Declaring
that Germany would never be allow
ed to secure a foothold In the Orient
and Pacific, Count Yoshli, in an in
terview with the United Press,
stated that Japan would never con-
sent to restoration Of Kiao Chao at
ter the war. a. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
Germans Thrown Back.

London, April 20.-General Hais
reported today that the British sue
cessfully counter attacked at Feus-,
ter, Bert and Givenchy on the south
ern edge of the Flanders battle line.
throwing the Germans from the po-
sitions they gained from the British
two days ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
GERMAN RAID REPULSED
(BY United Press)

(By United Press)
Paris, April 20.-(OfficiaD- "A
German raid below Amiens was re-
pulsed. Artillery fire is progressing
between Lassigny and Noyon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
'HA1G PRAISES TROOPS
lRy limited Pressl

London, April 20.-General Haig
has issued an order congratulating
the success of the First corps in re-
pulsing the enemy yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
IRISH NATIONALISTS TO
STATE THEIR POSITION
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Dublin, April 20.-1rish Nation
alists are planning public state
ment of their objections to conscrip-
tion, and are; planning to send. a. rep
resentative to Washington. ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
Maurice NAV Command.

London, April 20.-The London
Chronicle reports that General Maur-
ice, director of military operations.
will probably take up field duties.
Major Whigman, in the war office,
will probably be assigned to France.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
FRED w. PUTNAM
RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE COMMISSIONER

Was born in Red Wing, Goodllue County,
Minnesota. He is candidate on the Re-
publican Ticket to succeed himself as
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner.
He was appointed November 18th, 1917,
for the unexpired term ending December
51st, 1918. He is graduate of the Uni
versity of Minnesota, and has practiced
law for nine years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20
Germans Rushing Troops.

With the French afleld, April 20.
The Germans are steadily transfer
ring fresh divisions from the Russian
to. the French front.:~22Several, for
merly known to have ebeen in Rus
sia, have been seen here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-20

patriotic duty; then that man is
an enemy of his country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
MORSE CASE ENDS
 IN SUPERIOR COURT

Hearing of the action of the State of Connecticut against Joseph B. Morse was completed before Judge Donald T. Warner in the Superior court this morning. The action is one to compel Morse, trustee of the estate of the late Lucinda J. Ward, to turn over the assets to William II. Comley Jr., namer as his successor after Morse had been removed by the Pro- bate court. Judge Warner reserved decision.
 Settlement was reached in the case of Lansing c. Holden against Everett N. Blanke and wife. suit for dam ages being filed, with July 1 as the date for payment. If not paid by that date judgment will be entered by the court.
 Other cases assigned for hearing this morning were not ready and court recessed until o'clock when the divorce case of Annie Sinchuk against Matvei Sinchuk, both of this city, was taken up. The case is on the contested list, but the contest is purely formal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
DOUBLING LOAN
 QUOTA IDEA IS
 ABANDONED HERE
Continued from Page one.)

(Continued from Page One.) Liberty Loan committee. The women's committee total now is $305,150.
 The police in their house to house canvas have secured $35, 400 in sub scriptions and there is much rivalry between the members in the different precincts as to which precinct will be leader when the final count is taken on Saturday night.
 Patrolman Regnery of the Fourth precinct leads the individuals in sales. He sold H. Bell Harris $12,5o0 worth of bonds while a second subscription of $500 was secured by the officer from Patrick McGee. The Third precinct now has a total of $18,000 in saEes and leads all stations for the high honorS.
 The Boy Scouts who began their canvas Saturday have covered much ground and according to reports, the territory which was assigned the var ious troops has been well combed for buyers. The territory limitations to the different troops will be lifted to- night for one day. The boys will be allowed to solicit subscriptions in any section of the city tomorrow. Thurs day they will return to the original territories to finish up the cam paign.
 The report of the boys work so far is as follows.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
CLUBS, SOCIETIES
 SUBJECT TO TAX

The attention of Bridgeporters is again called to the fact that all clubs or societies of a social or athletic na- ture are subject to a government tax if dues in these organizations amount to SIP a year or more. Dances and entertainments are also subject to a tax, and owners of pleasure boats will also be liable for tax on their crafts.
 Secretaries of all organizations in- cluded under the tax law, and owners of pleasure boats should report to the Internal Revenue office, and supply the necessary information immedi- ately, unless they have already done so.
 All cases of this nature will be looked up by government tax men, and the law provides that those peo- pie who attempt to evade the tax will not only have to pay the tax but will be liable to a. penalty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
WEATHER CHANGE
 AID TO SHIPPERS

The effects of the severe weather conditions of last winter are still being felt by local shippers, although the major difficulties were long ago eilml- hated. At the present time there is much less shipping entering and leav- ing the local harbor than there was at this season last year.
 vessels which were able to navi- gate the water of the Sound last win ter were so damaged by the heavy seas, and ice foes, that many of them are now in drydock undergoing re- pairs. When these boats are released conditions all along tho Sound will be greatly improved.
 For the past two days Long Island Sound navigators have been hampered to some extent by the fog which lay thick over the water. Today's change in the weather will undoubtedly clear up the fog and render navigation more easy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
FIELD CLASSES
 ARE FORWARDED
 TO WASHINGTON

The Fritz & Hawley Co. of this city has recently sent to the navy depart ment in Washington, a number of field glasses and telescopes contri- buted by people of Bridgeport and vii cinity for use by officers on board United States vessels. The collection of these glasses is being made under the auspices of the Bridgeport War Bureau, and already a large number of instruments have been sent to the navy department.
 The following persons contributed the instruments which were recently shipped:
 Telescopes, I. L. Belden, of Strat- ford; field glasses, Robert 3. Wake man of Southport, J. R. Parraga of sos Laurel avenue, Mrs. Richard Jewell of 59 RenneIl street, Charles Pullan of 9s Ashley street, and J. R. Woodruff of 188 Washington avenue; one set of Cooks photographic lenses, H. A. Chaffee of the A. W. Burritt Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
BRITISH RALLY
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

Bridgeport citizens will have a chance to hear a number of war heroes speak tonight, at the British war rally which will be held in the high school. Most of the officers who will speak this evening have been wounded in action, and because of their active participation in the operations in France will be able to give their audience true facts at close hand.
 Among the officers who will speak tonight are: Captain H. B. Pepler, Lieut.. J. J. Todd, and Lieut.. J. W. Northsworthy. All of these men have been speaking before tremendous au- diences in different parts of the state, and they will try to impress upon the people of Bridgeport the urgent need of more men in France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
Charming VOiles
 for dresses.

Most-Summery and most-charming; voiles of much variety. Thin and cool and beautiful Serviceabe we'll adapted to all the and pleasing styles of the approaching 
 And of emphatic good value-for while all cotton fab- ics climbing in price these selling the basis of old costs
 Rich voes in plain hues-but such diversity of hues and with wonderful play of color-29c to 85c yard. Distinctive voiles with crossbar stripe of satin with very-efective large white dots-$1 yard.
 Unique patterns in splendid combinations of color, some figured in allover designs-75c yard.
 little special gathering of patterns marked by nota ble daintness-50c yard.
 Many handsome patterns worked out in Sl1mmery and charming colors- -39c yard.
 ztravaue:-plaids and stripes and dots and charm ing lowered designs, rare variety 0O1 of colors- AIC
 e,rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
TO
 HOLD BIG RALLY

At a meeting of the seven local courts of the F'oresters of America, held last evening, it was decided to hold big membership rally in this city on May 10 The affair will be of a patriotic nature, and will be held in Odd Fellows hall, in Broad street.
 The Foresters of America now num- Der 2,5OO in Bridgeport, but it is ex- pected that this number will be great ly increased as the result of the big membership drive which is being car ried out in all parts of the country at the present time.
 A committee of 15, with John F.. McElroy chairman, and J. Edward Brossman secretary, was appointed last night to arrange for the big pa triotic meeting on May 10.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
DUAL MONARCHY IS LOSING POWER
 OVER ITS PEOPLE

Washingon, April S0.-The Austrian situation as viewed in Rome indicates that the monarchy is losing authori- ty. A dispatch to the Italian embassy today reviewing conditions says:
 ''The ministerial crisis in Austria is considered here as having an organic significance. It is noted that for the first time in the history of the dual monarchy personal responsibilities and limitation of power are discussed by the German delegates and the Aus trian premier. It means that the monarchy is losing authority even with the German group. In spite of these facts it is believed that Austria and Germany more than ever realize the necessity of holding to each other"