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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
T. n. Williams, Formerly Of Mankato
Is the Sufferer.

Detective John A. Lulsdorff of this
city received word this morning that
T. H. Williams, former well known
resident of this city had been strick-
en- with paralysis and is confined in a
hospital at Atlantic City. Mr.. Will
liams is paralyzed from the waist
down and will never be able to walk
again. 1t is expected he will recover
sufficiently to be removed from the
hospital, however.
Mr.. Williams. many years ago. was
chief of the Mankato fire department
and was also secretary OF the Elks at
one time. He is known to a large
number Of people here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
AUTO Thief GANG TALE
WHITE ARREST BELIEVED TO
HAVE nFTEO LID,
ROUND UP OF SUSPECTS
81. Paul and Minneapolis Police
Made Several Arrests On
Saturday

Returning from Minneapolis Satur-
day night, where he went Friday ev-
ching with F. B. White, real estate
dealer of Lakefield, Mimi, Chief of
Police Jack Martin declared that he
believed the arrest of White and the
recovery of the Buick machine in
this city which was stolen at Rock
Rapids from George Madigan, had
led to the discovery of an under
ground system" for disposing of ma
chimes that were stolen by an or
ganized gang.
Reward Was Split.
Friday afternoon c. w. Bradley,
claim agent for the Interstate Auto
Insurance company. arrived in Man
kato and settled the matter of the
reward for the recovery of the Madl-
gan Buick, splitting the $100 so that
the Clements garage and the police
department each received $50 of the
money. That evening the chief and
Bradley in company with White were
driven to Minneapolis and all day
Saturday White was quizzed and sus
poets who might be in the gang were
run down.. Chief Martin stated thai
Peter Kein, the bartender from WHOM
White claimed ne received the car
had been ordered arrested and thai
another man named Eddie" was al
SO to be apprehended for a part il
the affair.
Looked Over Car.
Keim works at the Clarendon hote
in st. Paul. At first when questioned
he denied having had any dealing!
relating to car with White. Late
he said that the two looked over
Winton Six at Saltwater but lid no
purchase it. Chief Martin stated thi
morning that White was. to be ar
Ranged in Minneapolis today an,
that he agreed to tell of the who'll
affair when he was left Saturday ev
ening. White, the chief said. ex
poets to get out on bonds TODAY.
White was arraigned in Mime
apolis this morning and bound over I
the HenT pin county grand jury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
HOG LONG Time STORED
What the investigators Found u
Warehouse In Detroit

Detroit, August 1S.-Agents of the
investigation branch of the depart
ment of justice said that in one cold
storage plant here visited a frozen
hos was found which they were told
had been in storage for twenty five
years. The officials declared that
while they believed that if the hog
really had been held for that length
Of time, it s.yas through an oversight,
they intend to investigate further next
week
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
WILHELM MAY BUY HOME
Former Kaiser Negotiates For Pro.
perty in Holland Is Report.
limited Press Dispatch1

The Hague, August 1S.-Ubrecht
reports that the ex-kaiser had pur-
chased the Doom estate near Amor
engen, Holland, have not been con-
fired. It is learned, however, that
William. Hohenzollern had negotia-
tions with the owner and it is be-
lieved this indicates his intentions of
remaining in Holland permanently.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
COST OF MEALS S2.04
ONE MUST PAY PER DAY, Is
CLAIM IN CLEVELAND
Health Officer of the Ohio Town
Has Been Making An
Investigation
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l

Cleveland, O., August 1S-Accord.
ing to Commissioner OF Health Rock
wood, Clevelanders who are forced to
eat at average priced restaurants must
spend at least $2.O4 day for meals
in order to be properly 1ourished.
lockwood, who is making a study
of the nigh cost of living in relation
to public health, declared that this
sum was based on eating 5000 calor-
les Of food daily. Food experts say
this is the smallest amount that will
keep the average man or woman in
good health. Persons engaged in
Ard Iaalftssi labor require more.
Compared Food Values.
Il have compared the food values
of various articles with prices charg
ed by an average priced, downtown
restaurant and find it would cost $204
to purchase three meals containing
5000 calores," said lockwood. Then
/ went to restaurant for three meals
and ordered items that made food
value of 5000 calories. The checks
came to s1.95.
What 1t Would Cost.
Formerly it was estimated that
one fourth of the income should be
spent for food. If this were followed
today the patron of the average priced
there are thousands
in Cleveand-would have to earn IS
a day. They are not doing it.
This means that there are thous-
ands who are under nourished and
the health of the city is bound to suf
for
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
PRICE OF WHEAT IN CANADA
Figure Will be Made Satisfactory, Is
Report From Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, August 1S.-The price
of wheat, to be paid by the Canadian
government this year was expected to
be announced today. according to the
intimations of members of the wheat
board. It was said that satisfactory
price had been reached with pro-
ducers.
That the government price will be
considerably higher than $1.75 a
bushel as was at first suggested, has
been assured by the board. 1t is said
that the price will range between
81. 20 and ST. bushel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
FARMERS CLUB MEETING
Successful Affair Was Held in Tivoli
On Saturday NIGHT.


On Saturday Night.
The Tivoli Farmers club held a
well attended meeting in the school
house Saturday evening, and discussed
better methods in fruit growing that
could be followed in that section. F.
O. True, a successful local fruit grow.
er, spoke on methods of fruit growing,
and described those in use on his
farm. He also answered numerous
questions in regard to his methods.
M. r. Benedict, county agricultural
agent, gave a talk on cooperative
praying and marketing. both being ne.
cessary to grow apples successfully
in this locality and make them pro-
fitable side line. A committee on the
purchase Of CO. cooperative sprayer
was appointed to report on cost,
ETC., Walter Macbeth being chairman
of the committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
Auto Accident This Afternoon.

An auto occupied by Lyle Edwards
of Mankato and Merritt. Johnson went
over a hank on the Lake Crystal
road about one o'clock today. The
car rolled over several times. Both
Young men suffered bruises and cuts
ON their necks and shoulders.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
Civil Suit For Trial.

The civil suit of Ray Bedbury ver-
sus Fred Washburn was to come up
in the municipal court this afternoon
at 1870 o'clock. A jury trial was de-
manded in the action.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
CHARGED WITH MURDER
Andrew Peterson, Farmer Near
Saltwater, Is Held In
Jail There
IAssociated Press Dispatch.l

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Saltwater, August 1S.-Andrew
Peterson, farmer, neighbor of Olus
Anderson is held in Jail charged with
the murder of Mrs. Olus Anderson
last november.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
Robbed Station AGENT.

Two men entered the Minneapolis
and st. Louis railroad depot at Hop
kins last night and robbed the agent,
It. H. Koerner of $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
Real Estate Transfer.

J. p Brewer and Lena Brewer his
wife to Mary McGuiggan. lots eight
and nine unlock one of Pagenkopf's
addition in Mapleton. Consideration,
5000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
SERVED IN THE BALKANS
Chelsea c. Pratt of Mankato Among
Those Who Have Worked There.

Thirteen Minnesotans have served
with the American Red Cross COM
mission to the Balkan states, which,
according to official information re-
ceived yesterday, has co-operated
with the American Food commission
in saving hundreds of thousands of
Lives in the Balkans Chelsea c..
Pratt of Mankato is among the mum
Der. 1t is expected that the doctor
will soon be home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22

Mrs. Eugene Hichkock and daugh-
ter. Miss Gertrude, of ST. Paul. Wis
tied friends in the city yesterday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-08-22
WOULD BE Cruelty 10 Eurone.

WOUTu DC OTUCTty to EUROPE.
Minneapolis Tribune: 1t would
hardly do to call Colonel House home
to ask him questions and leave Europe
to its fate. even though the senate be
hungry for information.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
LEGION HOLDS
BUSY SESSION
AT MINNEAPOLIS
Numerous Matters of Great
Importance to Members of
Organization Are Being
ThreShed Out.

Minneapolis, Nov. 11.-Spirited con-
of the great war on many important
national policies We're on the program
to be fought out today on the floor
of the first convention of the Ameri-
can Legion in the second days ses-
sion. With reports of 20 committees
to consider speakers were limited to
five minutes as today's session was
broken by the armistice day parade in
which the legion delegates We're joined
by veterans of previous wars and sew
eral patriotic societies.
Among the important recommends
tions submitted to the convention to-
day in the committee reports are
War service adjustment bonus
granting each service man and woman
one dollar a day for time in the fed
eral service.
Proposing Minneapolis as perman-
ent national headquarters.
Committee endorsement of universal
military training.
Important changes in the converted
war risk insurance policies offered to
discharged veterans by the govern
ment.
Revision of the constitution to cre-
ate a new set of national offices and
offices.
In crease in national dues to support
the American Legion Weekly.
Extending membership to state
troops and others not federalized and
also auxiliaries composed of women
relatives of veterans.
One of the important matters which
will come up for consideration at the
now convening in Minneapolis. is that
of race distinction in the organiza- :
tion. At a meeting which was held
in Barlow, General A. H. Blanding,
State Commander of the American
Legion, asked that representatives
from Florida arrange for a caucus for
the Southern States on this question.
of such Importance to the south.
This section of the state is repre-
sented at the convention by w. H
Creary, of Pensacola. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. Creary, 1920 East Blount
street, who left Saturday for Minne-
apolis. Mr.. Creary is one of five SER
vice men from the state-at-la at
this meeting
Judge BillingsIey. of Miami. who is
a candidate for encouragement, is
also a delegate at large, and one of
the men from the south who is leading
the fight for an auxiliary Legion for
the negroes.
Judge Billingsley. in recent let
ter to the management of the West
Florida Fair, in explaining his absence
on Candidates Day. stated that he ex-
pected to visit this section of the
state. after the Minneapolis conyen-
ton. at which time he would present
his views on public questions. 1t is
probable that the experiences at the
convention in Minneapolis viii prove
Interesting at this time.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
|ARMISTICE DAY
| PARADE FIRED
ON BY SNIPERS
Three Overseas Veterans
Are Killed and One In
jured by Shots From Con-
cealed Positions on Roofs.
I. w. w. BELIEVED TO
BE RESPONSIBLE
One Prisoner Is Taken From
Jail BY Mob. w. w.
Leader Is Rescued From
Hanging By Police.

Centralia, Washington. Nov. H.
Snipers,S believed to be Industrial
Workers of the World, fired on an
Armistice Day parade here this af-
ternoon from roofs of buildings near
the I. W. w. hall, causing the deaths
of three overseas veterans and posi-
bly, fatal injuries to one and injuries
to five more.
Sixteen alleged I. w. W.'s were ar
rested and jailed and more are being
jailed as fast as found. Former sol
diers guarded the Jail to keep the
prisoners from a mob which sur
rounded it,
After the shooting the mob ran
sacked the I. w. w. hall and tore down
the front of the building and threw
the furniture into the street, where
it was burned. They did not burn the
hall.
The whole city had turned out TO
celebrate the anniversary of suspen-
sion of hostiIit ieE and the procession
was headed by city boys vno helped
to bring about the glad day a year
ago.
Wearing uniforms that sheltered
them in the trenches of France and
on the picket lines of the German bor-
der they were a cynosure to all eyes.
AS the line swung around the corner
near the I. W. w. hall the band struck
up a patriotic march. Then bullets
came from the unseen enemy. The
crack of rifles were drowned by the
blare of the band. but the falling men
and rivulets of blood showed to the
spectators what had taken place, and
tiny puffs of smoke from the roof of
a nearby building indicated from where
the shots had come Nearness to the
I. w. w. hall led to a quick decision
that the he-syes were slain from am
bush by radicals who oppose the
American system of government.
Wives and sweethearts of service men
rushed to aid the fallen. The parade
quickly broke up and service men
started to search the city and through
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
LITTLE GIRL IS
KlLLEDSAVINC
BROTHER'SLlFE
Mary Ida Boghich, Aged 10
Years, Is Instantly Killed
When Struck by Speeding
Automobile.
PUSHES BROTHER TO
PLACE OF SAFETY
Negro Chauffeur Is Arrest
ed By Police and Turned
} Over to County-Held
Without Bail

Giving her life to save a young
brother, little Mary Ida Boghich,s 10
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marco Boghich, 1101 East Jackson
street. was struck by an automobile
late yesterday afternoon, and instantly
killed.
The accident occurred about 4:30
O'Clock. Mary Ida with her mother
and two younger brothers had been
in town taking part in the celebra-
ton of Armistice Day and watching
the parade On their return home just
as they went to cross the street at
Ninth Avenue and jackson Street. at
what is known in the neighborhood as
Burke's corner. a touring car driven
by a negro struck the little girl.
crushing her skull, instant death re-
sulting. The girls younger brother
was slightly in advance, but she, see
ing the oncoming car hurried forward
to push him back out of danger. The
boy was uninjured. The mother, a
close witness to the accident, was al
most Frustrated. Neighbors quickly
went to the scene and carried her
home.
The body of the little girl was taken
to Pouss by Corporal Commyns of the
police department. At the time of the
accident, the father. who is an engi-
neer on the L. and y. railroad was
absent and knew nothing of the sad
occurrence until he returned from his
run, late in the afternoon.
Mary Ida was the only daughter, and
the elder of three children. She
attended School No. 40. and was a
general favorite at school and in the
neighborhood in which she lived.
Funeral services will be held from
the home at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Burial will be in St. Johns cemetery.
The chauffeur, Ed Smith, negro,
was arrested by the police and turned
over to the county. He is held on a
charge of murder.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
Severe Rain of Monday
Causes Some Exhibitors to
Delay Until Today But
Majority Are On Grounds.
COL. JOHN S. BEARD
TO MAKE ADDRESS
Official Opening Is at Two
O'Clock This Afternoon
Instead of at Ten This
Morning as Previously
Planned.
(sy M. M. MAGNER.)

The Escambia county fair. which
mencing at II O'Clock today. promises
to draw good crowds. and the people
of Molino are enthusiastic in the be-
lief that the visitors will feel more
than repaid for their attendance.
Despite the handicap of the severe
rain of Monday and early Tuesday. a
number of those who wished TO ex-
hibit were on hand yesterday. ar
ranging their displays and getting the
exhibition hall in readiness for tho
opening today. Owing to the storm
some people who probably were plan
ming on exhibiting were unable to be
ready yesterday. and they viii be al
lowed to enter their exhibits today.
|, There were number of very creditable
exhibits already placed, notable among
which were those from Lone Oak
farm, Fig City, girls canning club.
boys corn club. and the boys pig club.
There were also a number of general
exhibits, individual exhibits, pantry
exhibits and liberal display of gem
eral farm products, and with those who
will undoubtedly enter today. should
bring the display far above the aver
age. What they may lack in quantity
will be overcome by quality. The dis
play contains some fine products and
is pleasing revelation of what the
Escambia soil can produce when
properly developed.
The official opening will be at
O'Clock this afternoon instead of 10
o'clock this morning. as previously
planned. The address of welcome by
Secretary and Treasurer c. G. Hall
will be followed by the annual state
ment by president and manager, L.
W. Hardy This will be followed by
patriotic address by Hon. John s.
Beard, of Pensacola Music will be
furnished by a good band during the
day. Some of the attractions contracted
for will not be present, as they failed
to appear at the last minute and left
the fair officials without time to secure
others to take the place of those who
broke their contract.
An especially notable feature which
will be of interest to the rural COM
munities win be the Beeman farm
tractor exhibition.
The basket ball game at p. m.
will be of interest to, a great many.
The poultry, swine, colt and Angora
goat entries promise to be very good.
and with the liberal prizes offered,
should bring out some excellent stock.
President Hardy and Secretary Hall
were busy yesterday completing the
final arrangements and making prepa-
ration to take care of the large crowd
which they expect to have the opening
day as well as Thursday and Friday.
Every citizen of Escambia county
should make it a point TO attend at
least one day during the fair and lend
aid and support to an enterprise which
is going to mean much TO the agri-
cultural and livestock development OF
West Florida and the state as a whole.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
men OF THREE
WARS UNITE ON
ARMISIlCEDA
Legioners Are Joined by
Veterans of the War Of
the Confederacy and of
the Spanish War.
ALL CIVIC BODIES
JOIN FESTIVITIES
Parade, Barbecue and Street
Dance Make Day One to
Be Remernbered-Frank
Marston Post to Meet

Veterans of three wars united yes
terday in observing the first ami
versary of the armistice with Germany.
Heroes of the War of the Confeder.
acy and of the Spanish American war
joined with the American Legion in
making the Day memorable. A COM
pany of regulars from Fort Bar
rancas. with light equipment, had a
place in the parade, the various war
workers. took part, and nearly every
civic organization was represented.
The parade moved promptly at 8
o'clock. covered the route laid out in
advance and disbanded at Mallory
Court where series of boxing matches
was held. The participants were Roy
Mcdonald VS.. Kid Walters and Joe
Lawrence VS.. Yeager.
Two sections of the pageant were
by the American Red Cross and the
War Camp Community Service.
Howard Chandler Christy's poster,
"The Spirit of America" was rep
resented by beautifully decorated
float, the idea having been expanded
by Mrs. j. C. Dunham and Sidney j.
Levy, to make a striking tableaux,
.sThe Spirit of America posed by
Elizabeth Dunham, forming the apex
of design, with Misses Eleanor Mitchell
and Robbie Hyer, on either side, wear
ing the uniform of the Red Cross.
The Army and Navy. were represented
by men in uniform, and the flags of
the nation made a colorful back
ground.
The War Camp Community Service
section was headed by three young
women on horseback, Miss Maudie
Mae Allen leading, bearing the Ameri-
can flag. Her aides were Lois Hud-
son and Katie Johnson. The allies
were represented in costume, by Laura
Merritt, as America; Thelma Hansen,
1 as France; Alice Roch. Belgium;
Frances Dani1ls, England; Edna Con-
zalez Italy; each bearing the flag of
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
CENTENNIAL TO
Held HERE
IS INDICATION
49,
Committee on Procedure
Will Hold Second Meeting
Tomorrow to Complete
Investigation of Law.
(By LUCKY BALDWIN,

The centennial committee on pro-
cedure will meet at the city hall, SEN
ator Jones office. at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon to continue the dis
cussion of ways and means. A short
meeting was held yesterday morning
and the various committee members
have certain phases of the centennial
situation under consideration. They
will report tomorrow. Members of
the committee are Judge A. c. Blount
John S. Beard, r. Pope Reese. Frank
Crenshaw, Judge A. C. Binkley, and
Postmaster B. S. Hancock.
According to information received
in Pensacola yesterday, Chairman
Broerin has learned of Pens@cola's de-
termination to hold an international
exposition, and in letters 20 the other
members of the commission has indi-
Gated his belief that Pensa1ss1s. is fully
justified in planning to = ola the real
Florida centennial
Chairman Brorein is quoted as saying
that PensacoIa's exposition will be
the real show, and that the celebra-
tions to be held at Jacksonville, Tampa
and Miami will be minor affairs. 1t
is intimated by Chairman Brorein
that Tampa and Miami may withdraw
from the centennial four-fair propo-
sition.
Some attempt is being made in Jack
sonville to arouse interest in the four
fair proposition, probably with the
hope that Pensa cola may be inveigled
into accepting the idea There is lit
tie hope that such scheme can sue
ceed, however.
West Florida has repeatedly given
way to the east coast in matters of
this kind. has financed dozens of east
coast expositions, and now is deter
mined to have the Florida centennial.
which was twice given to her by the
Legislature. This is the first time
West Florida has asked for anything
and it will be the first time West
Florida ever has received anything.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-12
RED CROSS HAS
CLOSED DRIVE
FOR ROLLCALL
Women's Comfnittees Re
ceive Praise for Excellent
Work - Men Called to
Meet at 5:15 O'Clock

Splendid results were achieved yes
terday by the young women in their
intensive work for the Red Cross, un-
der the direction of the chairman OF
the woman's division, Mrs. j. c. Dun
ham.
At $3.50 the squads formed at Red
Cross headquarters were furnished
with Red Cross caps and arm bands
and began their campaign. Contribu-
tions as high as one hundred dollars
were received, and though returns had
not been tabulated last night, results
were gratifying.
w X Hyer, chairman of the roll
call, has called a meeting of the mems
committee for Sis o'clock this after
noon at headquarters at the San Car
los. All team captains Of this section
and all members of the executive COM
mittee are urged to attend. and cap
tains are asked to turn in their re-
ports.
Mr. Hyer stated last night that 4
would not be possible to say too much
for the splendid work that the women
have done in this campaign.
Mrs J. c. Dunham. chairman of the
woman's division, said: THE CO.
operation of the women has been Won
derful, and / cannot say too much in
their praise They have been a uni;