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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-25

Dance will be cancelled at Sauer-
kraut hall, it. will be given at FROM
hall, April 26. Music by Schuck's
International Jazz orchestra. Every
body invited for good time. 2d426
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-25

Money saving prices on quality
portraits and kodak finishing at
Rich's studio Phone STOW 29 10
st.. 512-1Mon
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-25

Harry Hoselton, who is employed
at Bankers Drug and Jewlery store,
is expected to return today from Du-
<iutn "nere ne was called by the
pneumonia. He has been absent
from the city since Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-25

Mrs. G. B. Upham of Walker will
arrive In the city this evening and
will be the guest of Mrs William
McCuaig. Mrs. Upham at one time
made her home In Bemidji. at which
time her husband was connected with
the City Drug store. Mr. Upham
now owns and operates the drug
store at Walker.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
 SUGAR TO END DEC. 31

Washington, Dec. 1.-The govern ment will not attempt to control the distribution and sale of sugar after the sugar equalization board is dissolved Dee. 31
 Attorney General Palmer, in making this announcement today, said that as no funds had been--previded by con- sress for carrying on the work of handling sugar, tho department of jus tice would conf1ne it's efforts to the punishment of profiteers.
 1n explaining the abandonment of the program for defeating the sugar short age. MT. Palmer said he had put the proposition up to congress. as he lack ed both the power and the facilities" for obtaining tangible results. After officials had outlined plans for con- tnuance of the control under super vision of the department of justice, he said, the necessary funds and author ity were not forthcoming.
 Mir. Palmer's action was generally accepted as opening up the sources of more sugar sunnlin~ tv 'errlittinS re- liners to pay more for the Cuban ra stock. It also was oeiieved to mean that sugar prices would soar The de- pertinent will continue to hunt down profteers, but without means of check ing up on the cost to the refiner or without control of the price at which the supplies came into this country. it was believed domestic consumers would be forced to pay high prices after Jan. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
CUMMINS FINISHES
 EXPLAINING RAILROAD BILL

Washington, Dec. 4.-After speaking three days, Senator Cummins, chair man of the interstate commerce com mittee, concluded late today detailed explanation of his railroad bill, de- signed to meet conditions with the re- turn of the roads to private ownership and control.
 Discussing the anti strike provision Of the measure, as proposed by the committee. Senator Cumnlins declared there had been an industrious effort to misrepresent the bill.'' He denied that it interfered in any way with rail- way employcs or officials who desired to quit work.
 Emphasizing that he was not op- posed to labor organiza tions Senator Cumrnins said the committee, in insert ing the anti-stril1e section, felt that the civilization of America cannot continue or endure unless organized society can find son.s plan to preserve industrial peace and order" President Wilson's message to congress Tuesday he declared. was a direct endorsement of the proposed legislation.
 A number of senators have an r1cunced that they would sneak on the bill. Much sentiment developed today in favor of curtailipg general debate SC as to hasten the hill, but senate lead CTS said no plan of procedure had been determined.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
ARGENTINA WATCHING
 THE MEXICAN SITUATION

7. .Buenos- Aires, Argentine, Dec A. Wnlie the rumors or an offer of me- dlatlon by the A. E. C. powers Ar gentina, Brazil and Chile" to settle.the dlfhcultles between the United States and Mexico lack confirmation, it is known that the Argentine government IS closely watching the situation and that the foreign office is keeping fully informed of the developments through thc Argentine envoys in Washington and Mexico City. It Is much question cd III diplomatic circles whether, If ae- ton towards mediation is to be taker, by any of the South American govern Inents, it should be joint action by the A. B. c. powers. inasmuch as .ths proposal for an A. E. C. accord was followed the Niagara Falls conference ot 1914 has never been ratified and ii is not believed that this principle could now be appropriately invoked.
 It is recalled. however, that at ,the time the difficulties between ths United States and Mexico came up in 1914, action toward mediation was in- | itiated by Argentina, and it is sug- sested that if any similar action is 1 taken in the present situation it would be most likely to come from l this country.
 Foreign Minister Pueyrredon dis- cussed the Jenkins case both with American Ambassador Stimson and | Mexican Charge D'Affairs Blasouez yesterday but as far as is known both of the discussions were entirely infor- maj and no suggestion of mediation
 was made
 It is pointed out in diplomatic cir
 cles in this connection that formal
 action by any outside. government
 would not be taken prior to an actual
 rupture of relations.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
DIsLoYAETY CAUSES D,scoRp IN RUTLAND HOSPITAL

Rutland, Vt, Dec. 4-Miss Annie A. Aitken, superintendent of the Rut- land hospital, resigned today fellowy- ing an investigation begun yesterday
 into an alleged anti American incident
 which occurred at the hospital recent
 ly. Miss Aitken, who is sister of
 Baron Beaver Brook. Canadian, was said to have supported Miss Anna McLane, of Woodstock, N. B., a stu: dent nurse at the institution, who, it was charged by other nurses, had made remarks derogatory to. the
 American 1rg. At the first session yesterday of a hearing before an. ai-
 dermanic investigating committee, sit
 was testified by Miss Josephine Niles, 1 nurse, that Miss McLane, when shown a picture bearing an American | flag, said the picture would be a pret-
 ty one If it were not for that dirty
 red, white and blue flag"
 American nurses at the institution
 insisted that Nurse McLane apolo- 1 gize and salute the flag. | The incident caused a disturbance
 in the hospital at the time, the Amer
 lcan nurses walking out on strike
 over night in an attempt to enforce
 an apology from Miss McLane. They Ereturned, three of the nurses test lied, with the understanding from I Miss Aitken that Nurse; McLane l would make the requested apology.
 This was not forthcoming, however, and Miss McLane left for her home in New Brunswick, the bearer of d. ploma as nurse, notwithstanding, .-if
 was said, that she had failed to com : | plete her course
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
MEPIcAN AMBASSADOR DENIES
 CHARGES OF SENATOR FALL

Washington, Dec. 4.-General denial of charges by Senator Fall that he had attempted to spread Bolshevist propa- ganda in this country was made to- night by Mexican Ambassador Bonillas. who declared that he had not at any time done anything to foster, en- courage or aid, actively or passively, directly or indirectly, any of the dis turbing elements referred to either in the United States or Mexico.'' Ambassador Bonillas said his gov ernment not did not wish to torment disorder in the United States or spread radical doctrine, but had taken energetic steps to prevent it's spread in Mexico.
 The ambassador said in his state ment: B
 Senator Falls charges greatly sur prise me, for the hurtfulnes of them must be obvious to all {
 T have been the ambassador of Mexico and sesiding in Washington as such for two years and eight months and I have not during that time or at any other time done anything to fes- ter, encourage or aid, actively or in actively, directly or indirectly. any of the disturbing elements referred to either in the United States or in Mex ico.
 The Mexican government not only does not wish to foment disorders ir i the United States nor to spread an- archistic doctrines here, but on the contrary, my government has, taken energetic measures to prevent the spreading in Mexico of such doc. trines."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
Coal RatiOning is
 Becoming General
Middle West Demands That
 New England Be Compelled to Share Surplus Supplies.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The country as whole now is involved in coal rationing. measures which have been proposed to elSe out supplies shorten ed by the nationwide strike of bi- luminous workers.
 The flow of appeals to the re-es- tablished fuel administration showed general alarm over the situation.
 Middle western territory where the shortage has become acute, through representatives in congress today de manded that the eastern seaboard and New England be compelled to share surplus supplies and live up to restrictions on power and light con- sumption as drastic as those effective in the west.
 Senator ummins, republican, of Iowa, announced after consulting the fuel administration that he had ob- tained an increase in the allotment of coal to Mississippie valley state. Louis W. Hill chairman of the board of the Great Northern Railroad, represent ing northwestern U.44444.4eIS, made a plea for better distribution of coal resources at the head of the Great Lakes, visiting both the railroad and fuel administrations.
 Meanwhile the responsible heads of the larger coal mlnlnS concerns Of the country, in a second day of general i conference here, announced that they had agreed to pay miners an addition al sum of II cents per ton for coa mines, basing the figures on condi- ti0ns in thin vein areas" and thereby fixing a scale practically for the en- tire country,
 l This more than carried out tht l proposal of Fuel Administrator Car l field that the coal miners be given { fourteen per cent. advance without
 increase in the selling, price of coal
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
SWEETMEATS THREATENED
 BY SHORTAGE OF SUGAR

Boston, Dec. 4.-Candy makers of this city who produce more sweet meats than those of any other part of the country will have to shut ou shop in ten days for lack of sugar unless relief is afforded them at once, the New England Manufactur- ing Confetcioners' association declar- cd today ill a telegram sent to all representatives of this section in con- Sress. The message was one of pro- test over the diversion to Texas ot sugar intended for this port, as a re- suit of which the sugar capitalization board yesterday prohibited refiners from delivering sugar to candy and chocolate manufacturers.
 Over twenty local manufacturers including the large ones" the telegram said, will be obliged to close en- tirely in ten days on the basis of sugar actually in. hand or definitely expected. About twelve thousand people altogether are, directly en- ployed in this industry here. The sug- ar equalization board should be con- pelled to get sufficient sugar immedi- ately to New England, either beet ol Cuban, to offset the shortage due tt their mistakes, and by so doing con sumers and manufacturers can botl be supplied. By the present rullins only t& New England manufacturer. Are bearing the brunt of the equaliza tion boards mistakes"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
INCREASE IN THE EXPENSE
 OF. EWING IN FRANCE

New York, Dec. At will cost a young couple approximately 16o.e00 francs a year 10 live "adequately' in Paris. according to a budget, submit ted today to Surrogate Fowler by Miss Frances Alice Lilling Lawrence, 69. now living in the French capital with her mother. asking that the in- come from her father's estate be al- lowed, to flow into her pocketbook in it's full golden stream. She is join en in her petition by her mother. who asserts that because of the enormous increase in the expense of living in France she will be unable to con- tinue to support her daughter after marriage.
 Miss Lawrence is engaged to Andre Poniatowski French army officer, who put on the uniform in 1914 at the age of F. His income of 10000 francs is wholly inadequate" acording to his fiancee, who suffixes to her petition the following budget:
 Rent 30,000 francs; servants 7,500: household supplies 42,O00; doctor and dentist 5000; clothing, with luxury tax, 28,6oo; automobile and chauffeur 2,0O0; summer vacation and travelling expenses 12.0O0; recreation and amusement 5000; incidentals 10000.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
DECLARATION OF THE NEW
 ALL-RUSSIAN MINISTRY

Irkutsk, Siberia, Dec. 1.-(Russian Photographic Agency). The newly constituted n-Russian ministry un- der the head of Premier Pepeliayev has issued the following declaration of policy:
 1-The supreme authority is repre- sented by the cabinet of ministers in- vited by Prinie Minister V. Pepelia- yev, and appointed by Admiral koI- chalk.
 2-The emancipation of the civil ad- ministration from political influence of the military leaders,
 3-Declslve struggle against excess es and injustice, no matter what par ty or faction commits them.
 4-The extension of competency of the future congress Of Zenstvos and municipalities.
 5-Ciose relation between the gov crnment a-ld the people, cooperation with all healthy elements of the op- position.
 6-Closo, and friendly relations witt the Czecho- -SleNakS. 7-Strong support of the volunteer
 S-Radical measures against tht shortage of supplies for the army. 9-Further reduction of the minis 1 terial Staffs. -ss' The entire programme, says the an nouncemeut. is based on the princi pie of decasive struggle against Bol sheyism for the regeneration Of 1re' RuSSias
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
SENTENCED FOR DISTRIBUTION
 OF SEDITIous LITERATURE

Waterbury. Conn. Dec. 4.-vinceazo Narnone of 90 Railroad Hill street sNas sentenced to six months in iail and fined s200 and costs by Judge John lss, McGrath in the city court here today on a charge of distributing literature fostering opposition to organized goy- ernment. Barone had passed out copies of The Communist among ern- ployes of the Benedict & Burnhain company, where he was a worker. =.
 Articles appearing in The Com munist were nrodrced in evidence. .S-s,--
 The fine imposed by Judge McGratIi is the first to be inflicted here under new statute approved May 1S. 1914 which provides a fine of not more than Sa00 or imprisonment for five years or both as punishment for the distrihutie,l ot disloyal literature. Barone apreared in court without counsel and his only defense was that he was never arrest ed before 70 ssg
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
DISSOLUTION OF FISH
 coRPoRATioNS ORDERED

Boston, Dec. 1.-The final decree in the governments antitrust suit against the Boston Fish Pier Com pany and the Bay State Fishing Com pany was filed in federal court today. It provides for the disolution of the two companies within sixty days. un- less further time is granted by the court, and for the operation of the Boston Fish Market Corporation and the New England Fish Exchange un- der, conditions that open their fa- cilities to ali fresh fish dealers. No appeal is expected to be taken.
 The decree declares that the four corporations as conducted were com binations in unreasonable restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman and Clayton acts and enjoins the defend ants from combining or agreeing among therc selves 10 raise or depress raphy; excellent positions with chances merce
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05

should diplomatic relations between the two countries be broken off, has been seriously discussed on the border in connection with the Jenkins case. It was felt that an order from the government such as was issued by President Taft in 1912 ordering Amer jeans to uit Mexico, would create an ill-feeling south of the border and might cause bloodshed.
 The problem of getting the Ameri- cans out of Mexico should diplomatic relations be broken, would be a diff cult one, according to their employers, for they are scattered throughout the country and many are great distances from railroads and telegraph lines.
 Companies preparing to get their employees home hesitated today to permit publication of their intentions. r1en it was decided that the situa- tion appeared so critical that notice of their action might pointtthe way to safety to other Americans in the in- terior. Should resolution breaking off re- lations be passed, it was said that there would be d general exodus of | Americans to the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
FLYING PARsoN" USING
 PLANE FOR TOURING

New York, Dec. 4.-BeNin Maynard. the flying 'parson." will leave Mitcffs ell Field tomorrow morning on flight to Savannah. Ga, where he will de- liver an address Sunday afternocn before the Southern Commercial Con- gross. He will, use the same plane in which he made his record break ing double transcontinental flighf. 2-s
 Maynard experts to return by De- cemher II to take over q new planesiri which he proposes to make a one stop transcoRtinentaI flight. s s.s,s
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
GOVT TO BROADEN THE
 SCOPE OF PROSECUTIONS

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec 4.-Upon the heels of it's institution of contempt proceedings against officials of the United Mine Workers of America, the government has taken steps to broaden the scope of it's prosecutions in con- nection with the strike of coal miners and will investigate alleged violations of the Lever fuel control act and the sherman antitrust law by miners op- orators and others.
 United States District Judge A. B. Anderson today ordered a special ses- sion of federal grand jury here next Monday morning and immediately af- terward statement was given out by United States District Attorney L. Ert Slack, and Dan W. Simms, special dis trlct attorney. who is aiding in the in Junction proceedings, declaring that the time has arrived to determine
 whether this is government of law or group of men"
 This morning six officials of the United Mine Workers of America who yesterday were charged with criminal contempt for aIIeged violation of the federal courts injunction against the strike appeared at the federal building and fl inished bond of 900 each for their appearance in court next Tues day. They were John l.. Lewis acting president of the organization; William Green, secretary treasurer: Ellis Sear'es, editor of the Mine Workers Journal; Percy Tetlow, statistician and Edward Stewart and William Mitch. officials of District No. II. The charges against 7S other miners representatives of violation of the in Junction were printed and certified to- day and copies were being mailed to- night to all court districts in which defendants reside. It was stated that as soon as this Information is receivef l in the various districts capiases vii l be issued for the arrest of men named l in the charges and removal proceed! | ings to procure their appearance il ] court here will be instituted.
 1 The grand jury investigation. callef
 primarily to deal with cha~res aeains
 coal operators. will rover all phases O ! the controversy ard will be nauon. wide, 1t was stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
FORMAL COMPLAINTS ISSUED
 AGAlNST MEAT PACKERS

Washington, Dec. 4.-Formal com plaints were issued today by the fed cral trade commission charging the five big Chicago meat packers with violations of the Clayton antitrust act through the alleged purchase and con- trol of thirty-one corporations handling food and other supplies. Written an- swer to the complaints must be made within fort. days and thereafter public hearing will be had before the com mission.
 E Concerns which the packers are ac- eused of absorbing include meat pack CTS, fruit canners, dealers in eggs and poultry. and dealers in and Inanufae- turers of butter. cheese, oleonargarine condensed 1illssandA like products, cat= sups and condiments, and leather tan ners.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05

of acts committed by the then Ger man government a state of war was declared to exist btween that gov ernment and the United States and,
 Whereas, the said acts of war Of the German government have long since ceased, and, --
 Whereas, hostilities between Ger many and the Allied and associated powers have terminated; s- Fl
 Now therefore, be it,
 Resolved by the senate and ths house of representatives of the United States in congress assembled,
 That the said war rhetueens Ger many and the United States is hereby declared to be at an end.''
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
Michigan Aft Hard
 By the Coal Strike
Factories and Copper Mines Forced to Stop Because of Lack of Fuel.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 4-Ten or twelve thousand men were thrown out of work in Michigan factories and copper mines today by the fuel shortage. which promises to cause further stoppage of industry by the end of. the week.
 All factories at Lansing were closed for an indefinite period tonight. all though it was said the local fuel com mittee might allow some of them to reopen next week for intermittent days
 Word came from the copper country that the railroad administration or der prohibiting shipment of coal for the mines, except for use in the pumps. had forced suspension of work in all the Calumet and Hecla subsidiaries and that nearly all other mines would be forced to close within a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
GETTING THEIR AMERICAN
 EMPLoYES OUT OF MEXICO

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 4.-Certain American concerns operating in Mex ico ordered their b-der representa- tives today to prsDare for getting their American employees out of Mexi- co. In some cases the definite instruc- 'tions were given for immediate with drawal of American employees from Mexico.
 Names of these companies were withheld because of the possible danger it was said, to their employees iD hitting the southerr republic.
 Danger to Americans in Mexico,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
PLAN FOR CONCENTRATED
 DRIVE oN<ALL AGITATORS

Trenton, \. j.. Dec. 4.-Plans for a concentrated drive by federal, state and county authorities directed at all agitators against the United States government were completed at con ference here today. United States Dis trict Attorney Bodine. Attorney Gen. eral McCran and several county prose cutors were present. Attorney Gen. eral McCran declared New Jersey has ample laws to deal effectively with malcontcnts.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
GERMANY's ATTEMPT TO
 EuADE RATIFICATION

Glasgow, Dec. 4.-Addressips pelit- ical demonstration here this evening Andrew Bonar Law, lord priyy seal and government leader in the house fcommons alluded to Gernany's '.ap- parent attempt" to evade ratification of the peace treaty owing to the delay of the United States senate in adopt ing 1t.
 government and he believed for the allies in declaring that they had the power and if necessary would exercise it. to insure ratification by Germany of the treaty.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
ATTORNEYS ARRIVE FOR
 NEWBERRY ELECTION CASE

Grand Rapids. Mich. Dec. 4.-W With arrival of the vanguard of attorneys there were indications of probable turns the legal battle may take when the 135 men indicted in connection with the alleged nomination and cleo tion of Truman H. Newberry to the United States senate are brought to trial.
 That a motion for a separate trial would be made on behalf of Christian A. Beck of Muskegou, county prose- cutting attorney and one of the defend ants. was announced by his attorney, Colon P Campbell. His clients case should occupy only few hours, Mir. Campbell; declared, but unless a sep arate trial is granted he would he forced to spend a number of weeks in court. ss
 i. Another probable move by the de
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
SPRINGFIELD POLICEMEN
 CAUGHT IN GAMBLING DEN

Springfield, Mass, Dec. -four po- lice patrolmen one of them in uni- form, who were arrested with ten other men in police gambling raid in the basement of lunch room early to- day, pleaded not guilty in court to charges of gambling. They will also face charges of conduct unbecoming officers, which have been preferred by Chief of Police W. J. Guilty.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-05
ELECTRIC NEEDLES CURE
 FOR SLEEPING SICKNESS

New York. Dec. 4.-Applieation of electric needles to the spine cured. a case of sleeping sickness today in Sl. Marys hospital. Brooklyn. Miss Lena Pasco, 20 years old. who has been in a. sound slumber since last Friday morn ing. was brought bark to consciousness by electrical trea tment.