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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
GRAND JURY WILL
INVESTIGATE HIGH
LIVING COST HERE
Several Local Merchants, Both
Wholesale and Retail, Are
Ordered to Appear

Fargo, N. D., Dec 6.-Investigation
of the high cost Of living was started
by the federal grand jury in Fargo to-
day to an announcement BY United
States District Attorney Hildreth
Witnesses are being called from many
points in the state to give testimony
among them being managers Of whole
sale grocery concerns, cooperative and
retail stores
The investigation is expected to con-
sumo about two weeks.
LOCAL MEN CALLED
Several managers and owners Of 10.
cal wholesale and retail stores have
been ordered to appear before the fed
raj grand jury at Fargo which will in-
vestigate the high cost OF living 10
North Dakota. They have been In
structed to report at Fargo with thei:
books and give evidence as to prices
charged for retail and wholesale III
Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
ST. LOUIS RUSHES
TOBARS WHEN WET
WAVE ENGULFS 1T
Federal Injunction Permits Re
stocking of Cellars and
Dry Throats

St. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 6-Ail sorts
of intoxicants were sold freely
here today following the order
Of Federal Judge Fars yesterday
temporarily restraining the Unit
ed States district attorney and the
revenue from interfering with
the sale Of such beverages.
Thousands OF gallons Of Whis-
key and wine were disposed of
and It was a common sight to see
persons boarding street cars with
large earthen jugs ahd bundles Of
quart bottles. ......'.. N.
Prices are High
Whlskey WholesaIed at from $17
to $23 gallon according to the
proofs and saloons sold drinks at
20 to so cents. Bottled goods re-
tailed at an average Of $40
quart.
It was the first time since July
I when war time prohibition be-
came effective that whiskey and
wine decanters appeared on bars
here. There was no whispering
to bartenders today and patients
entered saloons and ordered a
"shot." Many saloons hired extra
bartenders. ......
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
NORTH SEA MINES
ENDANGER VESSELS
Greater Menace Now Than Dur.
ing War Period

Stockholm, Dec. 6.-The danger
to shipping from floating mines in the
North Sea is increasing according to
the chief inspector of the Swedish
mercantile marine for that district
of navigation who predicts that this
winter the mines will constitute a
greater menace than at any period
since the mine fields We're laid.
So extensive were the mine fields
and so numerous thes mines says the
inspector that large numbers Of them
escaped destruction by the English
and American mine sweepers not
withs landing the energy and dill
gence with which they worked. More
mines than ever before are said to
be loose and drifting toward the
Swedish coast.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
D. F. I. 0'C0NN0R
ELKS' MEMORIAL
|. ORATOR SUNDAY
Popular Leader of Minority in
House Will Deliver
Annual Address
LEGISLATORS ARE INVITED
SOlOns and General Public Ex-
pected to Fill Municipal
Auditorium

Rep. J. F.. T. O'Connor of Grand
Forks, one of the most gifted orators
whom North Dakota has ever pro-
duced, and a progressive young states
man whose popularity is not bounded
by factional lines, will give Bismarck
Eks and their friends, members OF
the state legislature' and the Amer
ican legion a real treat at the Audi
torium at 3: 80 Sunday afternoon
when he will deliver the annual ad-
dress for the memorial exercises OF
Bismarck lodge, B. P. O. E.
The Elks'N memorial services are
conducted annually in keeping with
the ritual of the order. 1t is beauti-
full and most impressive service in
which citizens Of Bismarck generally
have always joined with their antler-
ed brethren. Tomorrow, because OF
the presence of the legislators in the
city and the unusiRl Attendance
which is expected, the auditorium has
been procured, the Elks fearing that
their temple would not accommodate
the hundreds who desire to attend
j. F. T. O'Connor won first honors
in oratory in Yale, where he was
also an instructor in oratory. Bis
marck people have heard him often.
and he is especially remembered for
the splendid patriotic address which
he made at the auditorium during the
last regular session.
q The Elks will not meet at their
home, as has been the plan hereto
fore, but will assembly at the Audi
torium, where seats will be reserved
for the members of the fraternity and
for the American legion.
Rev. H. G. Postlethwaite, pastor Of
the First Presbyterian church, will
act as chaplain, and the order of
services for the day is as follows:
"Dost Thou Know that Sweet Land"
Mrs. H. II. Steele
Accompanist, Mrs. Rose
lnVOcaLlOn ...,........... .CnapidlIE
RitualiStic ......... ....... .... Lodge
'fWhtchman, What of the Night" -. J,
!. SarJeant
Messrs Humphreys and Halvorson
Accompanist, Miss Homan
Memorial Address. u. F. T. OCOnnor
"a Rest in the Lord. from Elijah.
Mrs. w. T. Craswell
Accompanist, Miss Menard
BenedictiOn ......... Chaplain
The public is invited.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
LIGHTLESS NIGHTS ARE IN
VOGUE IN NEW ROCKFORD

Rockford, N. D.. Dec. 6.-Following
out the orders of the regional fuel d.
rector, Mayor Streeter has ordered
that all street lights be eliminated
during the present coal shortage.
This curtailment will not be felt
seriously during the present moonltt
evenings, aud it is to be hoped that
the coal supply will be, nearer normat
in the near future. permitting resump-
ton of the street lighting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
TENNESSEE TO USE
MONEY AND MEN TO
PRODUCE ALL COAL
Governor Roberts Serves Notice
On Operators and Miners
of Intention

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec 6.-Notice
was served on miners and operators
here today by Governor Roberts that
all the resources of that state in men
and money would be used to produce
coal unless the strike was ended
speedily
"The owner of coal mine has not
the right to use his property or de-
cline to use it to the detriment and
injury of the public, the governor
said, "and on the other hand the
moral right Of the men to strike Is
not in any sense an absolute one"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
AWARDED $4,000
FOR LOSS OF WIFE
Better Half Leaves For Another
Man

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 6.-Judg.
inent by default was entered In Dis
tricr Judge c.. f. Jelley's court in
Minneapolis today for $4,000 in favor
Of Adolph Tretsven who was suing
Herbert Gleason for alienation of his
wife's affection. Tretsven produced
letters showing that Gleason had Of
ten asked Mrs. Tretsven to leave her
husband. 1t was also shown that on
October % Mrs Tretsven came to
Minneapolis from Duluth where they
lived and lived here with Gleason for
some time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
SPEAKERS EXPLAIN
METHODS TO LOWER
COST OF CLOTHING
Increase Production, Lower De.
mand For Wool and
Adjust Styles

Cleveland, Dec. 6.-lLower prices OF
Women's clothing will be possible only
when prOductiveness of labor increas.
es, demand for finer grades of wool
receded and styles are adjusted to
the supply Of fabric.
These assertions were made by
speakers before the annual meeting
of the National Cloak Suit and Skirt
Manufacturers association here.
AS a means of adjusting styles to
the supply of fabric resolution was
adopted calling for cooperation be-
tween garment makers and produc-
ers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
WAR MOTHERS ACT

Devils Lake, N. D.. Dec. 6.-The
War Mothers of this city, mothers Of
men who served in the country's
armed forces during the war, wired
Governor Frazier last night demand
ing the instant resignation of DR.. c..
2. Stangeland, self styled educational
expert in charge OF the state library
and demanded similar action on the
part of the governor in discharg'ng
Muir and Totten, Jr., for their part in
placing books Of free love, anarchism
Bolshevism and socialism in the state
library and demanded that full pow
ers be restored to Miss Minnie J.
Nelson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
STEEL STRIKERS
ARRESTED AFTER
HOME is RUINED
Seventy-six Men Caught in Raid
= Following Dynamiting of
Residence :,

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 6-Seventy-six
men said to be striking steel workers
were arrested at Donora, Pa, today
when troopers of the state police and
county officers raided steel strike
headquarters. The raid followed the
explosion Of charge Of dynamite un
der the residence Of Felix Burkhardt, a
workman, according to information re-
ceived here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
CARRANZA TROOPS
FIRE ON OBREGON
Generals Followers Are Swept
BY Bullets

Washington, Dec. 6.-PTvata ad-
vices received here today from Mex
leo said Carranza troops at Pachuca,
state Of Hidalgo, fired on the follow.
ers of General Obregon, while the
general was making public address
in the interests Of his candidacy for
the presidency. No details were Civ.
~, 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
UNABLE TO AGREE
ON PAN VERDICT
Jury Continues Deliberations
Today

Chicago. Dec. N-The jury with
which rests the fate Of F. C. Pandolfo
president, and twelve other indicted
officials of the Pan Motor Co, 5resum-
ed its deliberations in federal court
after having been unable to agree on
a verdict last night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
COAL PRICE CAN
NOT BE RAISED
TO BOOST WAGES
Fuel Administrator Garfield In
sists That Government
Figure Stands
PROSECUTE OIL OFFICIALS
Attorney General Palmer Will
Act On Charge of
Proiiteering
PROSECUTE OIL OFFICIALS

Washington, Dec. 6.-Not one cent
can be added to the price Of coal to
finance any increase in the wages Of
miners, Fuel Administrator Garfield
declared today after reading press
dispatches that Governor Sox Of Ohio
had proposed that miners and operat-
ors in that state compromise on q
basis OF 25 percent advance in pay for
the men. Garfield indicated that the
government would interpose no OBJ
lection IL the increase be given with.
out advancing coal prices.
There will be no increase in the
present price of coal as fixed under
che Lever Act" Dr.. Garfield said. mo
matter what local arrangements and
agreement are put into effect.
Not Fixing Wage Scale
He added that his position was alb
solutely unchanged from that taken
on November rs with the authoriza-
tion Of the cabinet DR.. Garfield ex-
planned then in suggesting the four
teen percent advance which the min
ers promptly rejected that he was not
fixing wage scales and had no au-
thority TO do so. He indicated that
the increase suggested was merely
that which the operators were able
to grant without advancing the price
OF coal which the government has
fiynd
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
WILL USE MILITARY

Paris, Dec. 6.-ln a note drafted by
the supreme council today it was de-
manded that Germany sign the pro-
tocol providing for the carrying out
Of the peace terms failing which the
allies it is set forth will be obliged to
have recourse to military measures.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
.,hiAr IN The RING

st. Paul. Minn., Dec. 6.-Thomas
Frankson, st. Paul, now serving his
second term as lieutenant governor
today filed for the republican NOM
ination for governor at the primary
election next June.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
: DONS END STRIKE
Order For Discontinuance Gen
orally Obeyed

;, Rome, Dec. 6. The order for the
1liscontinuance of the general strike
called after the opening OF parliament
has been generally obeyed.
* Quiet has been restored in Mantau
where disorders occurred.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
NEW COURT TENNIS CHAMP

INV 9S1N1OKsH = I171$4NIO lSyy1IzA1NI' -
Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 6.-J. Gould
former worlds court tennis champion
won the national open title here today
by defeating Walter Kinsella the pro-
fessional champion in the final series
of matches 6-3, SO, 90,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
10 "PEEREssEs" NAV
SIT IN HOUSE OF LORDS

London. are 10 peeresses
"in their own right" in the British
Isles. These are the women who may
be admitted to the House of Lords.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
oil Producers ProfiteerIno

Washington, Dec. Prosecution
of western oil producers for alleged
profteering was ordered today by At
torney General Palmer On COM
plants filed by Senator Capper Of
Kansas federal agents were instruct
ed to proceed at once against pro-
ducers who have taken advantage of
the fuel shortage in the west to in
crease the price of their produce. -
simultaneously the railroad admin
istration established an embargo ef-
fective Monday against shipments Of
fuel oil from points from the west to
points east of Chicago and st. Louis.
This action 1t was explained was nee
essary to conserve the small supplies
of coal available for the territory
west Of the Missippi river and to COM
pei where possible the use Of fuel oil
instead. 5r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
CHICAGO CURTAILMENT

Chicago Dec. 6.-Otficial announce
ment was made today of the discon
tinuance of certain trains because >oi
the coal situation.
The Chicago. Rock Island and Paci
fic railroad with thru trains and
between Chicago and Colorado west OF
Des Moines only.
The Chicago and Northwestern rail
road annuled trains 421 and 422 know!
rs the North American running be
tween Chicago and st. Paul and Min
neapolis. Chicago and North Western
also announced that only one of it;
three trains between Omaha and st
Paul and Minneapolis would be an
nulled.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
MICHIGAN WORKERS HIT

MICHIGAN WORKERS HIT
Detroit, Mich, Dec 6-Unless there
is an immediate betterment in the fuel
situation upwards of 25O,0O0 workers
in Michigan face the possibility of be-
ing thrown out Of work in the next few
days in the opinion Of leading en-
nlOycrS
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
BIG REPUBLICAN HERE

: : =
Gunder Olson of Grafton. republican
national committeeman, is in Bismarck
today comforting with members of the
legislature, and sounding out political
views in the capital city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
WASHINGTON NOT
SATISFIED WIT H
JENKINS AFFAIR
State Department Will Continue
Investigation With Un-
changed Attitude
BAIL PAYMENT MYSTERY
United States Consular Agent in
Mexico Does Not Know
Who Freed Him.
BAIL PAYMENT MYSTERY

Washington, d. c., Dec. 6.-The
American government has not chang
ed it's attitude on the Jenkins case
and had no part in obtaining his re.
lease on bail, Secretary Lansing de-
clared today in denying vague rumors
that the state department had un-
officially passed the word" to the
embassy at Mexico City to see that
the consular agent was liberated on
bond. w..
The state department it was said
has not yet been advised officially that
Jenkins was released on bail. 1t re-
ceived word that jenkins himself did
not know until after he was liberated
that bond was furnished and that he
is conducting an investigation on his
own account to determine who was
responsible for his liberation.
Officials refused to comment on the
report current here that J. Walter
Hansen who furnished the $500 bond
was acting for Louis Cabrera minister
Of finance in Carranzas cabinet. They
are awaiting reports on this from
thte American embassy at Mexico
City.
INVESTIGATING REPORT
Washington, Dec. 6.-The state de-
partment was engaged today in clear
ing up the report that William o..
jenkins, American consular agent i'm
prisoned at Puebla, Mexico, has been
released on bail in compliance with
president Carranza's request instead
Of upon the diplomatic insistence Of
the United States government.
On the heels Of the report Of Jen-
kins' release new dispatches were re-
ccived from Mexico that a check for
the $500 bail bond had been deposited
with the civil authorities at Puebla
by j. Walter Hansen a friend of the
consular agent. Later dispatches said
the bond was placed without Jenkins
knowledge and that he was attempt
ing to re-enter the prison and await
unconditional liberty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06

MINNEAPOLIS CURfAILMENT
Minneapolis. Mlnn., Dec. 6.--Thirty-
two passenger trains departing from
and arriving at the Minneapolis rail-
road station today were ordered cut
off in the plan to conserve fuel by re-
ducing passenger service one-third on
all lines Of of Chicago, st. Louis and
New Orleans. The curtailment of ser.
vice announced today affects all lines
entering Minneapolis except the BurI-
ington and Chicago Great Western
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-12-06
FAST TRAINS0 ON
Mp. AND0THER
ROADS CUT OFF
Nos. | and 2 Discontinued to
Conserve Fuel, Starting
Tomorrow
ALL MAIN LINES ARE HIT
Passenger Service Out of Chica-
go and Twin Cities Re-
duced One Third
ALL MAIN LINES ARE HIT

Effective Sunday trains Nos. 1 anu
. over the Northern Pacific, the two
finest trains that railroad runs from
the Pacific coast to Chicago will be
temporarily discontinued This is the
first time since the trains were first
inaugurated that they have been sus.
pended.
| The order disseminating these two
limited trains is part Of the fuel adj
ministrations order to affect the saw
ing OF fuel during the present coal
shortage and is in accordance with
the discOntinuancc Of trains out Of
Chicago and in the east.
Information regarding the discontir.
uance of train No. 1 from Chicago
and train No. 2 from Portland was
received late yesterday afternoon by
H. V. Wilmont. travelling freight and
passenger agent Of the Northern Pa.
cfic with headquarters n this city
Mr.. Wilmont urges all persons who IN
tend travelling east or west on thes,
trains before they are discontinued tc
communicate Immediately with the 10
cal offices Of the railroad so that pro
Ipcr arrangements can be made. Be
cause of the suspension Of services on
these trains it is expected some confu.
sion might arise.
The offices of the 500 railroad
here which are the divisional offices
Of the railroad have not have instruct
cd to discontinue any trains on that
road. No suspension of passenger
service on any Of the present 500
trains is anticipated.
There will be vast number Of
changes on the entire Northern Pacific
system and local officials advise the
public to keep in touch with the local
ticket agent. Trains Nos. 3 and 4 and
Z and s will carry a limited equipment
and business offered in excess Of what
can be handled with this equipment is
to be held over for following trains.
There will be no extra sections or
special trains arranged for during this
period. Similar reductions are being
made on all other roads in the north
west region and for this reason persons
contemplating trips involving travci
over other lines should first secure in
formation thru the local passenger
agents.
The railroad administration urges
that all necessary travel be avoided 50
as to relieve the situation as far as
possible.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-22
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-22
BRITISH FARMERS
HAVE DIFFICULTY
in SELLING WHEAT

London, March 20.-(Correspond-
ence of the Associated Press. 3-The
British farmer is suffering from the
fact that the government had stacked
the granaries Of Great Britain with
wheat in = preparation for a great
spring offensive/ against the Germans
this year. Now that the Offensive is
having difficulty in selling his crop Of
last years wheat.
Explaining the situation at the an
nual dinner of the Land Union re-
Gently, Lord Eric, formerly Robert
E. Prothero, presidet Of the board OF
agriculture, said. Il do not know that
l am revealing a secret when ] say
that h government intended, II the
war had not finished in November, to
make its great push about this time.
In this month Or next month we
should have tried to place on the
western front the whole force of the
Allies we could command and should
have. tried to bring the var to a con-
clusion this summer. .
For that purpose wa wanted the
absolute control Of all the tonnage we
couln get. We wanted every ship to
be free to bring over munitions, food
and everything else which the army
required. For that reason we brought
INTO this country a large quantity Of
food supplies. II u shipping was to
be engaged in bringing over food to
this country in the middle OF that
military push we should have been
THE Consequence was that we filled
the granaries of this country with
wheat in order that we should be free
for this great military enterprise.
You cannot alter your plans in a few
hours. The wheat: lie now being passed
into consumption as quickly as pos
sible."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-22
A. R. Rogers Slips
One Over On The
Famous Paul Revere

Minneapolis, April oR.-Paul Re-
vere's place in the pages Of American
history has been pre-empted by a
Montana man. A. r. Rogers, chairman
of the Ninth District Victory Liberty
Loan committee. learned in a letter
today.
The man who bumped Mr.. Revere
off the pedestal he has so long occu-
pied is o. A. Maxness. county chair
man of McCone county. His home
is in Circle.
Mr.. 'Maxness was recently request
ed to attend a state meeting at Hell
ena and in order t ofill the engage
ment left his home three days in adj
vance His early start was made nee
essary because Circle does not boast
railroad connections. There was
heavy snow on the ground and the
roads were in had shape SO Mr.. Max
ness made his trip on horseback, a
distance of 80 miles. The round trip
required an ven week.
The sturdy horseman was warmly
congratulated at the Helena meeting
for hic performance but the report
to Chairman Rogers says that Mr..
Maxness saw nothing unusual in it.
Il was ordered to attend the meet
ing" he said simply. land I presumed
an order of that kind mean what it
said. Furthermore. I was DESTROYS Of
getting all the information and inspir-
ation possible to aid me in conducting
my campaign. The trip was we'll
worth while and I was glad to CO."