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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
SENATE WILL PROBE
STEEL STRIKE CAUSE:
RESOLUTION PASSED
Kenyon Asserts Big Strike
Is Beginning of In
dustrial War
(By United Press. }

Washington, Sept. 23.-The senate
passed Senator Kenyon's resolution
for investigation Of the steel strike.
Kenyon asserted the strike is fore
runner of an industrial war.
Kenyon announced that f. H.
Gary, head Of the United States steel
corporation, will be the first witness.
He is to be heard Thursday.
John Fitzpatrick, representative Of
the workers, also is to be called for
that day, Kenyon said. The Kenyon
resolution is senate resolution and
does not require the concurrence Of
the house.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
BY Fred S. Ferguson.

(Un1ted Press C0fTesp0ndent.)
Pittsburg, Pa Sept 23-Forces of organized labor and
the United States Steel Corporation still struggling for
troll of Americas great iron industry the nationwide strike
of the steel workers entered it's second day.
Following night of scattered struggles between police
and strikers and of boodhed in nearby towns crowds of
workmen again blocking doors of the great mills in
Pittsburg today '*-~4 I
At Farrell, Pa. two killed and two wounded
in disorders Riong broke out there again this morning
Police said eleven wounded At Newcastle,
sons including two women, were wounded.
The Carnegie Steel asserted the fighting New
castle followed attempt of strike sympathzers to break
the mill by tearing down the fences >.Hr.;..
Rong also broke out in Youngstown and other smaller
centers but in the Ptsburg district omniousy quiet
From Du Quesne, Clarion, Homestead, Braddock and
points in the Ptsburg district police reported men going
to work usual today disorder reported in Of
the towns today that is vital to both Sides
Union leaders claim that will be put of mills
today than were out yesterday Company officials assert that
having fear of organizers being
scabs who remained yesterday would
to the mills today. -. 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
BIG CAMPAIGN AGAINST
GREAT WHITE PLAGUE
(By United Press. }

New York, Sept. 23.--The great
est campaign against tuberculosis in
the history Of the country, national
in scope and to- be carried out
through 1900 affiliated state and
local societies, was announced today
by the National tuberculosis asso-
citation.
| The association is counselled and
directed by such leading medical and
public health authorities as sir Will
liam Osler, DR.. David r. Lyman, Col.
George + Bushnell, DR.. Lawrence
Brown, DR.. Alfred Mayer and DR..
Henry Barton Jacobs.
The success of the campaign will
insure the saving of thousands of
lives that otherwise would be claimed
by this disease during the coming
year, according to estimates based on
past experience Of the association, the
officials said.
Last year, tuberculosis caused the
death of 10000 persons in the coun-
try. Strain of military service upon
men and the exertions of war work
on women are already beginning to
become apparent in the development
Of tuberculosis among persons in
whom the bacilli had long lain dor
mant, it was said.
The loss to the United States in
life and labor during the past year, it
was estimated, was $500,0O0,OOO
from tuberculosis alone. Unless some-
thing is done this year it is believed,
the loss of life and labor value will
be greater.
1t Is estimated that not less than
100000 persons and probably more
than 100000 have tuberculosis in
this country at present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
SIGNIFICANT MOVE
IN FIUME MATTER
BY AamillO CianfrOa.

(united Press Correspondent
Rome, Sept. 23.-The crisis faced
by the Italian government at Fiume
brought significant action today.
A royal decree was issued postpon-
ing reopening of parliament until
Saturday and calling a special session
of the crown council for Thursday.
Reports from Triests said the
whole escadrille of acceptance had
left other forces to join the Poles
forces at Fiume. After D'Annunzio
had addressed his troops Saturday,
great enthusiasm was aroused and all
his officers signed oath to remain ever
faithful to the cause of Fiume. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
BOOSTING POTATO CROP.
{ BY United Press. J

Moorhead, Mimi, Sept. 23.-The
potato industry will be given a big
boost next spring through the erec-
tion this year of an $4,000 starch
factory. In connection with the pro-
posed plant officials said frozen and
cut potatoes, heretofore loss, can
be disposed of.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
R10T1NG BREAKS IN BUFFALO.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 2S.-Rioting,
which broke out here during the
night, broke out again during the
early morning today in the steel
strike.
Michael F. Murphy, general mas
ter mechanic of the Lackawanna
Steel company, was seriously injured
in clash with strikers. Two arrests
were made.
During the night three riot calls
were answered by police reserves.
Many were injured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
REX THEATRE OPENING. .
WILL TAKE PLACE ON .
Il. SATURDAY. THIS WEEK
Attractive Concrete and Brick
!. + E Structure Rises; Fine
. = Opening Bill

: The Brinkmans, managers and
owners of the new Rex theatre, which
is nearing completion on west Third
announce that the Rex will
again be re-opened next Saturday
mi ght and will be opened daily there
after, work having progressed sutri-
sciently to permit this.
=: The opening production will be
Mary Pickford in THE Hoodlum."
presented by her own company 1t ID
1T picture from her own stu
5sasoSAnd xdep1ctG tha tavurtte screen
star as fanding on Creighton. street as
a snob, converted intoha style setter
for her COMPANIONS and kindly hu-
,matarian: in the tenament district. 1t
is put out under, the First National
Exhibitors circuit. ~.
Chalie Chaplin will also be seen In
one of his comedies, and the same
bill will be shown on Sunday.
The Rex is rapidly being completed
it having been one" of group Of
buildings burned in the Third street
fire. 1t is specially constructed for
its purpose, of steel reinforced con-
crete and brick, interior to have fire
proof machine quarters and the en-
tire structure practically indestruct-
ible. The front is Of dark, rough
brick, panelled with harmonious COL
ored brick and is attractive in detail.
1t has a lobby that will be prettily
decorated and the lighting will be q
feature. Seating is all new and will
be on a concrete floor incline.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
18 MILLS. CLEVELAND, DOWN.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 23.-Of the
twenty steel mills in Cleveland, six-
teen have closed, three are running
crippled and one operating normally
today. :.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
LIBERAL COMMISSIONERS.
(By United Press.)

Jamestown, N. D., Sept. 23-Stutts-
man county commissioners donated
$4,000 to entertain soldier boys at q
home coming here tomorrow. Uni
forms will be the tickets by which
admission may be obtained to the
three-day fair beginning today. At
fractions included racing, airplane
flights, baseball, boxing matches and
other sports.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
500 ROAD ANNOUNCES
500 Mile EXTENSIONS
(By United Press. }

Montreal, Can, Sept. 23.-Exten-
sions of about 500 miles to the 500
railroad systems, principally in Min
nesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin,
totaling over s20,000,000, were an
nounced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
ZUMBROTA FAIR OPENS.

Zumbrota, Minn., Sept. 23.-The
Goodhue county fair opened here to-
day. It will end Friday. Fair Off
cials this year devoted particular at
tention to prize hogs and cattle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
MORE C0NsrABULARY CALLED.

Pittsburg, Sept. 23.-Two addl-
tional troops OF the Pennsylvania
constabulary are en- route to the stel
plant region from the eastern part Of
the state, it was learned today. 1t is
understood the police will be de-
trained at Greensburg and districts
through the steel towns.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
KELLEY FOUND GUILTY.

A Jury in the district court, late
Monday, found James Kelley guilty
on charge Of having sold liquor H.
legally. The jury was out but few
minutes.
Several north end county defend
ants have started on their hearings
for alleged violation of the liquor
laws; =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
ATTEMPT MADE TO
SLAY RUSS ADMIRAL
(By United Press. }

London, Sept. 23.-A wireless dis
patch from Moscow today recorded an
attempt to assassinate Admiral Kol-
chak, head of the Omsk government
A bomb was thrown into the guard
room, killing six and injuring twelve
soldiers. The admiral escaped unin-
jured
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
Rl0TING BREAKS ON
PART OF STRIKERS IN !
EASTERN Mill FIELD;
SYMPAThlz!,ERSJ0lN | ],
(By United Press.)

~ (By United Press.)
Government action in the steel workers' strike
sought today in a unanimously passed resolution,
adopted by the senate Senator Kenyon who intro
duced the resolution, referred to the resolution
the first skirmish in industrial war in the United
States.
The resolution provides for inquiry by the senate
labor committee to determine whether the situation
warrant: congressional action Abortion Of the reso
rell Pa, and Buffalo, N. r., in which two people
killed and eleven wounded last night and today
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
GIVEN FAVORs "P10NEER" Ill
REPORT OF MARKETS

RI. Given. president Of the Be
midi Civic & Commerce associas
ton. favors publishing market
quotations and commends The Pho
neer for it's enterprise in securing,
the Saltwater reports. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
Both Sides Will Speak.

Speakers for both sides of the prop
osition will be present at the asso-
citation tomorrow and the discussion
is certain to be of interest.
A guest of the association will be
F. B. Lamson, former Beltrami coun-
>ty deputy auditor and later secretary
of the Bemidji Commercial club, since
-re-organized as the Bemidji Civic and
Commerce association. Mr.. Lamson
is now secretary of the Marshfield,
Wis, Chamber of Commerce.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-23
w " +.
D Enforcement of Agreement
Made in 1889 Is Desired v
by the Chippewas 2jj.}5G
..a ..:!Ns
OBJECT is TO SECURE ,55sit..15.l s.
SUPPORT OF MEMBERS
:i,..5. :1..==:'.> I.
Contention of Indians Is That
Lands Are Lying Idle ~ =
and Undeveloped ::

Whether members of the Bemid5i
association desire to endorse a plan
whereby the Minnesota members In
congress will be asked to use: their
utmost endeavors to secure the en-
forcement of the agreement Of 1889,
made by the government of the Unit
ed States with the Chippewa Indians,
will, in all probability, be decided at
. the regular meeting of the civic; or
ganization which will follow the noon
luncheon tomorrow. && i. :,
-: The proposition, presented TO- the
association several weeks ago has
been attracting much attention and
special committee has made an in
vestigation..: Indians on both sidessof
the matter being interviewed. =
= -. Indians Cede Trust. <yjg.EHI
by the terms of the agreement the
: 5Chippewas ceded, to the United States
IN trust all Of their lands embraced
within ten reservations of Minnesota.
except sufficient land on the lied
Lake and White Earth reservaMons
=! to make allotments to the Ihdians
residing thereon, or that mi ght abe
removed SO The White Fart b .reserva-
tion, and with a further reservation
of sufficient land to :allot the: Indians
residing within the ceded territory
Who desired. to take their aflotments
on the hand upon! which they were
then living. s7; sss3 !: !: -: 49,,
Agreement Made.
It was agreed that the pine timber
on the ceded lands was to be disposed
.of under the governments supervi-
sion and the ceded lands opened to
homestead entry under the homestead
laws, which, would cover 100000
:acres. the settlers to pay the Indians
for the land at the rate of $1.25 per
acre, and the net proceeds derived
from the sale: of, timber and land to
be placed in the government treasury
to the credit of the Indians, the prin-
lcipal to bear interest for so years,
three-fourths of which should, be
paid annually to the Indians and the
remaining fourth to be used annually
for the exclusive use by the Indians
for educational purposes. :: :.-5..'%: ',:'
1t is the contention Of the Indians,
who favor enforcement of the agree
ment, that failure to do so has re-
suited in thousands Of acres Of splen-
did agricultural land remaining Idle
and unproductive; and that a large
percentage of the Indians at this
time are capable of providing proper
1y for themselves. -.>. .~~< *~:, =. =.
H. Both Sides Will Speak. s-...,
Speakers for both sides of the prop
sosition will be present at the asso-
citation tomorrow and the discussion
is certain to be of interest.
A guest of the association will be
III. B. 1amSnn. former ReItrami cQlln-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
Vets Commence Action
Against Dry Amendment
In U. S. Supreme Court

On December 10 permission to in
stitute original proceedings to have
the National Prohibition amendment
declared unconstitutional and New
Jersey and federal authorities en-
joined from enforcing it, was asked
Of the Supreme Court by the Retail
Liquor Dealers Association of New
Jersey
This was the first question as to the
validity OF the constitutional amend
ment to reach the Supreme Court.
George w. Tucker of New York pre-
sented the motion, together with a
printed brief prepared by the associa-
ton, and the court will announce later
whether permission to institute the
suitiwill be granted iar 4oi
In addition to enjoining enforce
ment of the Eighteenth Amendment
the association also would ask an in
junction against enforcement of the
Volstead Prohibition enforcement act.
Defendants named in the proceed
ings were the state of New Jersey,
which refused to ratify the constitu-
tional amendment, Attorney General
Palmer, Joseph L. Bodine, United
States Attorney for New Jersey, and
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Daniel c. Roper.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
state is 100000 gallons and for the
nation $4,000. 900.

state is 100000 gallons and for the
nation 100000.
A survey made by the internal rev.
enue department on July | indicated
that there were 1861 gallons of
whisky out of bond in Chicago, while
22,860 gallons were held in private
stocks. OF wine 712,3SS gallons were
held by dealers and $4,000 gallons
were in private stocks.
Hotels Have Much Liquor
New York hotels are said to have
100000 worth OF liquor on hand
which they held ready for the posi-
bic lifting OF the lid. Contrary to as
sertions IN recent wet propaganda 1t
now appears that New York banks
were but little affected by the courts
decision. Large loans were outstand-
ing on warehouse receipts earlier in
the year, but nearly all had been liqui
dated in recent months.
Hundreds of Chicago saloonkeepers
who kept their places open, all OF
them hoping and most of them believ
ing that the Supreme Court would
give them one more chance to sell be-
fore January 10th, prepared to wind
up their businesses when word of the
decision came. The secretary of the
Illinois Liquor Dealers Association
estimated that about four-fifths of the
Chicago saloonkeepers will close their
places for good The rest he said
will convert their saloons into restau-
rants and soft drink parlors.
Wholesalers in Chicago and else
where with total of about o0,000,000
gallons of liquor on hand must either
get their stock out of the country by
January 10th, denature it for other
than beverage purposes, or dispose
of it for medicinal purposes under the
regulations provided in the law.
The text of the Supreme Court de-
cision appears practically in full else
where in this number of the Issue.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19

field. proprietor OF the Hotel Sher-
man. THE precedent has been es-
tablished. Now they can confscate
anybody's property. This is only the
beginning of the Eighteenth Amend
ment."
Bert Vest, Washington Street sa-
loonkeeper, was brief. I'm going to
close up" said Bert simply. ITS all
over"
Mikes Gong Back to Ireland
Michael Donovan, Madison Street
liquor dealer, locked his doors at
noon.
II was hanging on" he explained.
Losing money, But now I'm
through. I'm going back to Ireland,
where with all their trouble they at
least have personal freedom"
And so it went Up and down the
street in the famous hangouts whose
worn portals have witnessed the pass
ing of many historic jag, whose
brass rails have felt the foot of many
celebrated party, gloom settled
deeper and deeper.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
The House Kills
Lid Repeater
Committee Votes 16 to Against
Wet Bill

On December 10 an unfavorable re-
port on the bill to repeal the War
time Prohibition law was ordered by
the House Agriculture Committee by
a vote OF 10 to 3. Representatives
John T. Rainey (Dem., lll) and
Weight (Wis.) and Ward IN. ", Re-
publicans, cast the negative vote.
The only argument for the repeal
was made by Representative Rainey,
who urged wet period until January
10, when the constitutional dry
amendment becomes effective, so that
people of small means might lay in a
stock for medicinal uses, and the gov
eminent might get $500,000,0o0 in rev.
enue taxes.
"Since the Supreme Court has de-
cided the wartime act is constitu-
tional, we must submit to the inevi-
table," said Mr.. Rainey, but men of
wealth have laid in stocks to run
them for years, and those of less
means should have some opportu-
nifty"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
No Joy in Saloons
When J. B. Went Out
Reporter Relates How News Struck
Men Behind the Bar
Chicago Daily News)

1t came as blow. For weeks and
weeks vets of all sizes and sexes had
been focusing upon the Supreme
Court Little was known of the or
ganization except that it was supreme,
that after it spoke nothing remained
to be said. AS the days dragged on
and the Supreme Court remained in
articulate Chicaeo's vets gathered
hope-about the only lawful stimu-
liant left. Some 1000 saloonkeepers,
growing giddy with the promise of a
fairer and more alcoholic day. kicked
over the traces last week and paid
the federal liquor tax. One hundred
and fifty wholesalers, growing equally
jubilant, came across with the federal
wholesale tax Nowhere was there
any real doubt as to the outcome
that is nowhere in the vinous pre-
cinets of the loop.
Despair Grapes Bars
Thus the word fell today like a ton
of brick. In the saloons despairing
phrases filled the air. Telephones
rang, hardy barkeeps and saloon own
ers who have been hanging OH grimly
waiting for the Prohibition wave to
topple, for darkness to lift and the
roseate freedom of another day to
shine, broke down.
Hub Stommel, a Randolph Street
saloonkeeper, cried, well, turn the
statue of liberty around now so that
the back faces this country" The
architects and sculptors who created
"The Old Lady in the Harbor" antici-
pated Mr.. Stommel, perhaps, for the
statute has been standing that way
for many years. Mr.. Stommei opined
also he was through and going to
close up.
Freedom is dead" said Joseph Ry-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
DOWN AND CUTTERS" HAVE
NOW COMMUNITY HOUSE
Hartford Institution, Formerly Caring
for $50 Homeless Men Nightly, Has
but Two or Three Transients a
Week Under Dry Regime

The Hartford Conn, Daily Cour-
ant of November 80 announces that
The Open Hearth, one of the most
widely known Ravens in New Eng
land for down-and-outers, will serve
a new purpose after January /. The
big institution is to be given over to
the work of Americanzation and it is
planned to make The Open Hearth a
neighborhood center and to maintain
it on an open house basis for the peo-
pie of Hartford's foreign community.
Rev. John H. Jackson, for Is years
superintendent, explains the reason
for this change. He says:
At one time in 1913, before the
beginning of the war, The Open
Hearth housed as many as $50
men nightly. But times have
changed At present Is men, not
dependent are making their quar-
tiers at The Open Hearth, work
ing regularly and paying board.
An average of only two or three
transients apply weekly. The ar
rival of Prohibition on July
literally knocked US out and this,
combined with the high wages
obtainable and the demand for
workers, has apparently removed
the need for our old-time work.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
u. S. COURT RULING
PLEASES THIS MAN

What do the people think
about the courts decision?
Here is one view. 1t is a con-
versation between a Chicago
elevator man and reporter for
the Issue, on the following
morning:
Good morning, John. What
do you think of the Supreme
Courts decision? Looks like a
dry Christmas for us"
Eyes, and | think it is the
greatest thing that ever could
have happened for all time"
John replied.
"l'm not a dry, and | like my
glass OF beer, but | know what
booze has done to some OF my
friends.
why, have neighbor who
makes 500 a week, and before
the dry spell he couldn't pay his
rent, let alone support his wife
and two children. But now his
family is happy and he has
money in the bank besides.
Il have another friend the
doctors said would have to go
to Dunning if he kept up his
drinking. He had young
daughter depending upon him
to get through high school.
Since we have had Prohibition
he is all right.
"You bet | am willing to get
along without my beer if Proh-
bition continues to do the good
I have already seen"
you're right, John; that's the
way almost everyone feels
about it,"
Goodbye
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
WET EXPORTS STOP
JANUARY 10

Expectation of intoxicating
liquors for beverage purposes
will not be permitted after jan
uary 10, when the Prohibition
amendment becomes effective,
according to the Bureau of In
ternal Revenue. The fact that
spirits are in transit in this
country on that date or are in
warehouses at the port of ex-
port or on board ship in port
will not be regarded as COM
pliance with the law. 1t must
be actually outside of the terri
tory of the United States on
January 10, the announcement
said.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
NORWAY'S DRY VICTORY
ENCOURAGES DENMARK

Encouraged by the victory in Nor
way, the Prohibition forces of Den
mark are now lining UP in behalf of
Prohibition for that country. Much
stress is laid upon the womens part
in the approaching fight. In Jutland
the clergy have been active and here
the Prohibitionsts are said to have a
decided majority. The wives OF
workmen in east Jutland will be APP
pealed to by the Prohibition forces
for support in the fight against alco-
holic beverages.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19

There are many ways of registering
a kick. In Massachusetts fourteen
cities voted wet on December 9th. A
week earlier twenty cities voted in
favor of licenses. AS the license year
does not go into effect until next May
no liquor can be sold in any of the
places regardless of the wet vote.
The drys did not go to the polls and
the vets did not gain anything by go
ing, but doubtless they feel much bet
ter now.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-19
THESE MEN ARE NOT
BROKE

During the cold spell cheap
houses in Chicago were
thronged with men seeking ref
uge from the cold. These men
are not broke" said the room
clerk at the Workingmen's Pal
ace. 1--WE used to set aside
SIS a night for free rooms, but
we seldom have a request for a
free bed"
The same story was told at
the Rufus Dawes Hotel, another
Chicago lodging house fire.
quented by down and outs in
the old days.