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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
Askov

Jacob Jensen has ordered a
Ford car from the Askov Hard
ware Co.
Miss Agnes Frokjer, who
teaches at Bruno, was an Askov
visitor, Sunday.
James Frokjer has sold his
farm at Nashua, but as yet has
not decided on another location.
Ottar Jorgensen came here last
night from Kimballton, Iowa, for
a visit at the N. S. Petersen
home.
Chr. Sorensen, brother of
Prof. John Sorensen, was here
the first of the week, to look at
land.
Elmer r. Poulsen landed in
New York, Sept. II, from over
seas service, and is expected
home in the near future.
Godfrey Larsen went down to
Stacy, Saturday, to drive home
Carl Miller's car, which had been
there for some time being re-
paired.
Marius Hansen and John Soren-
sen were out touring, Tuesday,
looking at garages, to get good
ideas for the one they will erect
here.
M. p. Mikkelsen from Newell,
Iowa, was here, Tuesday, looking
at land; while here, he purchased
a carload of potatoes from A.
Henriksen.
Bring your lunch and cream
with you to the Askov Fair,
Saturday. Coffee will be served
at IL o'clock and again in the
afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
POLICE strike ENDED
Boston Patr0Imen Await White
House Conference.
Approve Gompers' Plan to Return to
Work Pending Labor Meet
ing October 6.

Boston, Sept. 13.-Frank Mccarthy,
New England organizer of the Ameri.
can Federation of Labor, announced
that the Policemen's union had &C.
cepted the suggestion of Samuel
Gompers that they return to work
and await the outcome of the labor
conference at the White House on
October 6.
Mr.. Gompers' message was read at
Z meeting Of the Policemen's union
Although the policemen claimed it
had gained new members, Superin.
tendent of Police Crowley said that a
number Of striking policemen had ap.
piled for reinstatement.
When Police Commissioner Curtis
was informed of the action OF the
union, he said that he had issued or.
ders that no strikers applying for re.
instatement should be taken back
He said he could not change this or.
der before hearing from the attorney
general. which was interpreted to
mean that the attorney general would
be asked to decide whether the pa.
trolmen were employees" who had a
right to strike, or Officers of the
government, who had no such right
There was no further disorder
The streets were strongly guarded by
infantry OF the state guard. Win
dows boarded up as precaution
against recurrence Of rioting re.
manned covered.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
You can't forget the Askov
Fair, Saturday, Sept. goth.

You can't forget the Askov
Fair, Saturday, Sept. Goth.
Miss Sara Jensen left Satur-
day for Lake Crystal to be with
her sister there.
Camilla and Rigmor Christen-
sen, two little daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Christensen,
north of town, visited from Fri
day until Monday at the home of
their uncle at Barnum.
Miss Helga Jensen who has
been in i'll health for some time,
left Friday for Minneapolis to
enter the Fairview hospital
where she has since submitted to
an operation. She is recuperat-
ing nicely.
M. w. Smith, representing the
King Ventilating Company of
Owatonna, was here Tuesday and
together with c. L. Wosgaard of
the Askov Lumber and Supply
Co., made a trip around in the
country selling barn equipment.
The band boys are planning on
celebration of some sort to
commemorate the organization
of the bandit being just FIVE
years since the boys organized
on October End. The "doings"
will be held in the evening of
that day.
While driving the cattle from
the pasture to the barn, Tuesday
evening, Mrs. MAIDS Nielsen,
southwest of town, had the mis-
fortune to fall and wrench her
left knee. The limb is done up
in cast and she will be unable
to be about for a few days.
A. f. knauss and M. J. Current
from near Willow River, were in
Askov this morning to order sale
bills printed at the American Of
fee and arrange for advertising
for the sale which Mr.. Knauss
will have on his farm on Tuesday,
Sept. 30. These two gentlemen
lost their entire crop this year in
the hail storm which went across
Norman township on August 9Th.
Mr.. knauss will move to the
southern part of the state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18

Corpus Christi, Texas, Sept. 16.-Ap-
proximately rs are dead, 1000 people
are homeless and property damage
amounting to $4,000.000 has been
caused as result of the tropical
storm which struck Corpus Christi and
vicinity. The city is without light and
water and food Is running short.
Mayor Asks Aid.
The city Is in distress and Mayor
Gordon Boone has sent the following
appeal to Governor Holly at Austin:
please send at once two companies
of National guard with supplies and
join in an appeal for financial assist
ance. Conditions here deplorable and
immediate help needed" The troops
were dispatched at once.
At least score of people were
floating in Nersss bay, where they
were washed out by the waves. They
were clinging to spars and debris and
what few boats were left unchanged
by the storm were being used to re-
cover them.
There were no lights or gas and the
food supply was insufficient. Unless
help reaches here quickly there will
be serious suffering, 1t is feared.
Railroad Washed Away.
The railroad to the Causeway has
been washed away but the town can
be reached from the west. Word was
received that train is coming north
on the st. Louis, Brownsville and
Mexico. 1t was believed supplies
could be sent from Laredo.
The entire north beach, residential
section of the city, has been swept
clean except the Spohn Sanitarium,
the United States Public Health hospi.
tai. which was occupied by 81 soldiers
for treatment, and one frame dwelling
house.
The damage was caused mostly by
the tidal wave driven in from the
north by gale estimated at from IS
to 20 miles an hour. The official rec.
ord OF the tide places 1t at 10 feet 6
inches deep, but many say the water
was Is feet in depth on the beach
Military rule has been put into
effect.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
Confer on Steel Strike Delay.

Cleveland. Sept 16.-It was learned
from an authoritative source here that
meeting OF representatives of the -
organizations affiliated in the proposed
steel strike scheduled for September
. has been called by Samuel Gompers.
president OF the American Federation
OF Labor. to be held in Pittsburgh in
Few days to consider Mr.. Gompers'
recommendation that the strike be
postponed until after the industrial
conference in Washington called for
October 8 by President Wilson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
U. S. Leads in Ship Building.

Washington. Sept l5.-Steamships
under the American flag now comprise
AS per cent Of The steam tonnage OF
the world. the United StateS Shipping
beard announced up TO the out,
break of the war we had only Is yes.
sells Of 1000 tons and over ENGAGED
in overseas trade, Today the Amer.
lean fas doats from 1880 ocean-soins
steamships. l,io1 U: which had been
huilt ~ the United States Shipping
board within the last two years" tn :
statement says
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
TROOPS DISREGARD ORDERS

Rome, Sept. l5.-Premier Nitti, in a
statement III the chamber Of deputies
regarding the Fiume raid announced
that the commander of the Sixth army
corps had been ordered 10 intercept
and d;sarm Gabrielle d'Annunzio's
troops, but that these troops refused
10 obey the commanders order.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
new YORK OIL PLANT BURNS
Causes Damage Estimated at Several
Millions.

New York. Sept. 15.-The Stone and
Fleming works Of the Standard Oil
Company, covering 20 acres in Long
Island City were wrapped in flames
which. after causing damage estimat.
ed as reaching into the millions swept
on despite the efforts Of dozen fire
boats and nearly two score engine
companies to check them. Many thou.
sand gallons of oil were consumed
The blaze started shortly after two
p M, following an explosion in one
OF the tanks, believed to have been
caused by spontaneous combustion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
STEEL WORKERS TO STRIKE
Those In Chicago District Ordered 70
Go Out Sent. y.

Chicago. Sept 16.-An order direct.
Ing steel workers in the Chicago dis.
trict to suspend work at 6 a. m. Sep
TENDER %, has been issued by Theo-
dore Wind. president of the South
Chicago Trades and Labor assembly.
Mr. Wind asserted that the local or.
O. ~ould not be rescinded. He said
there are 100000 union steel workers
IN the Chicago district. He said he
received authorization for the strike
call from the international committee
OF the steel workers association.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
2 N WILSON PARTY KILLED
Newspaper Men Victims Of Auto
Crash Near Portland.

Portland, Ore. Sept. 16.-An auto.
mobile containing members of the
party accompanying President Wilson
on scenic trip over the Columbia
highway near here overturned, killing
two men and injuring three.
The dead: Ben F. Allen member
Of the presidential party and Washing.
ton correspondent for the Cleveland,
Ohio, Plaindealer; James r. Patter.
son. Portland, Ore, driver of the auto
mobile.
The injured: Stanley Reynolds,
Washington correspondent for the
baltimore Sun; Robert T. Small,
Washington correspondent for the
Public Ledger. Philadelphia: Arthur
d. Sullivan. Portland, Ore, news
writer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
Parker's siil POSTPONED.

washington. Sept. l6-No further
hearings on the Kendrick and Kenyon
bills proposing federal regulation OF
the meat packing industry will be held
until after the peace treaty has been
acted upon in the senate.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
ROADS TO OWNERS JAN.
Director General Preparing for Return
of Railroads,

OF Railroads.
Washington. Sept. 13.-Preparing
for the return Of the railroads to pri.
vate control. Director General w. D..
Hines has ordered all roads to begin
an inventory Of supplies on hand as
Of Dec. 81. 1919. the date indicated by
President Wilson in his address to
congress as the termination Of gov.
eminent supervision.
A few weeks before the government
turns the roads back the former man.
agements will be put in charge. so that
some time before the railroad admin.
tstration goes out of existence they
can reorganiZe their STATS.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
GOLDEN STAR
JENSEN. JENS III.

HONORARLY DISCHARGED
MOSBlEK. Srgt. Elmer
CHRISTENSEN. JENS
RASMUSSEN. HERLUF
BUCK. AXEL r.
MORTENSEN. HARRY N.
SORENSEN. Musician CART. d.
HRUS. AXEL
KRANTZ. JOHN
SORENSEN. HANS
FREDERIkSEN. CHR.
JOHNSON. JOSEPH N.
NIELSEN. pEDER
JENSEN. OLAV
DlXEN. ElNAR II.
XII STOFTE, ERODE II.
DiETZ. ANDREW
CHRISTENSEN. MARTIN
JoRGENSEN. CARL c. r.
MpSBA:K. BERNHARD
NIELSEN. JENS PETER
CHRISTENSEN. EMF.
SLOTT. MARTIN c.
HANSEN. MARTIN &.
LAtRSEN. Regt. Sgt. Major N. c.
OLESEN. Ollie n.
RASMt' SSf.N, 4.
ANDERSEN. MARTIN OTTO
lAkoRSEN. THoRvAID
nlETZ, JE.NS
SIMONSGAARD. NIEIS p.
PETERSEN. Srgt, V. S.
JENSEN. JACOB
CHRISTENSEN. HARALD
HANSEN. IENS e. J.
MEL SEN, CHRISTOPHER
LARSEN. CHARLEY
JENSEN. THoRVAID
JoHANSEN MARlCS T,
JOHNSON. GUST
NltI SEN. A\pERS Il.
DAMN. HARRY =.
PETERSEN. CHR. NJ.
MlsiiR. LtnNlG
SfoNR1NG, SlGURD
JENSEN, ANFL A.
INGF.MANSr.N. CHRISTIAN
XII SrOFTE Lieut.. HELGE H.
NoiRN, ANGE NJ.
FENGER. Segt, GUNNAR X.
lUHl. ANDREW w.
Sl,prT. JACOB +.
SIOTT. JrlrS +.
CHRISTENSEN. kONRAD
S\pN. OTTO
JENSEN. HANS y.
CHRISTENSEN. CHRIS
- HERM ANSt.N, PETER
J JACOBSEN. ANTON c.
SoRGNSEN. JOHN
ntt.rt,ESE,N, PETER
JENSEN. HARAlD I.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
Four Thousand Homeless as Re-
suit of Storm Which Sweeps
Gulf Coast.
CORPUS CHRISTI IS HIT
Property Damage Will Reach $4,000
900 and City Is Under Mill
tary Rule-Aid Is
Asked.

Corpus Christi, Sept. 16.-There
are reports here that the bodies
Of more than 125 persons had
been recovered in Corpus Christi
and Nueces Bay but this could not
be confirmed, and officials were
inclined to diseredit the reports.
A relief train from kingsviIIe
and Robstown loaded with food
and other supplies has arrived
here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
ASKOV MARKETS

Butter, creamery, per ID. so 50 |
Eggs. per doz. ......... SO |
Chickens. over 1 lbs. per ID. 20 |
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-18
Askov's Roll of Honor

BRTS. VALDF.MAR
Med. bet. Co. A.
Fort Sheridan. Ill.
CHRISTENSEN. Sophus J.
Co. a. Bird Prov, Ord. Depot BIN.
Camp Jackson. Columbia. 8. c.
JACOBSEN. LIST G. Srgt. RICHARD r,
609th Aero Squadron.
Field Hempsted. Long Island
New York.
MORTENSEN. Corp. A.
Co. 10 Regt., Marine Barracks,
Quantico, Va.
NISSEN. OLE
Med. Dept. Field No. 2. Post Hosp
Hampstead. Long Island. N. r.
PAULSEN. FINER r.
PEDERSEN. HOLGER
NJ. -. Base Hospital.
Camp Grant, Ill.
SE.BAI.D Sgt. ANTON
Ambulance Pool. st. Sulpice. France
A. f.. "A. T.. q. 705
THOMSEN WALTER
st. Sulpice Provisional Battalion.
Camp st. Sulptce.
A. =. q. 706. France.
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GOLDEN STAR
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26

have been given a cause FOR concern
by the sudden switch Of Senator
Shields to the side OF the reseva-
tionists.
The Foreign Relations Committee
has extended the scope Of its hearings
TO give audience to representatives OF
more Of the smaller peoples OF E0-
rope On Thursday Of this week teS-
timony in relation 70 the disposIti IN
Of the German colonies in Africa Is
70 be heard. and on the following day
Representatives OF the Lithuanlxns.
Ukrainians. Esthonians and Let's sre
to be heard; the Irish representatives
are scheduled for Saturday.
The question Of whether or not the
United States shall take part in the
numerous commissions organized by
the peace treaty 70 bring about the
rehabilitation Of Europe will be acted
upon by the Foreign Relations Com
mittee OF the Senate today.
Twenty-three amendments draf~eo
by Senator Fan, Of New Mexico, ana
designed to take the Unit a States out
Of the treaty will be voted on by the
committee and II is reasonably GER
tain that some will be adopted
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26
1t Is Not Too Late TO Aid
Girl Going West for Health
Young Woman Will Start Tonight for Ari
zona, Deeply Grateful for Money from
Many Subscribers.

The young woman whose life de-
pends upon the pure air Of Arizona
will leave Washington tonight Her
gratitude is unbounded for the gen.
erous response OF many who read in
The Herald Of her need
The amount contributed by the pup
lie. together with a larger sum ranse1
by her acquaintanCes. makes II pos
sible for her to take the trip the
physician ordered and to live in com
fort for a short time WhiIa she ox-
poets to obtain employment in Phoenix
when she is able to work at her pro-
fession Of stenographer. yet the physt-
clan says it is not advisable for her
to begin work until she has fully re-
gained her strength. THAI may re-
quire several months.
The money raised will not last Ions
since she needs complete iest ana
medical attention. 1t is expected
that the fund will be cons.derao bly,
Incl ttStN Dy IeCHlptS Ill lCN,G J Iildll'
yet the total will be none too large.
Those who have felt that they would
like to give can do so today. If your
contribution is received too late to
turn over to her before she starts
West, it will be mailed to her The
joy of receiving additional funds when
she is there will be a stimulant to
her, since she is entirely dependent
upon her own and her friends re-
sources.
The chance remains for anyone who
wishes to do so to help save the young
wOman's life. Send it to The Herald
One little girl wrote: Il was gong
to the movies, but mamma told he
about the sick lady So I am sending
you the 30 cents"
A stenographer sent a s1m Liberty
bond coupon.
A Clarendon man wrote: Here's s.
for the grille. Wish her good .ucB
for me-"
Arizona Joe" sent g.
Two girls at Keith's sent s.
\ crippled old soldier, confined II
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26
W.R, & E. DENIES
FARE RAISE TALE
Admit However That 7-Cent
Charge Insufficient
For Demands.

Ofhcials Of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company last night
ienied reports circulated yesterday
hat the company must be given a
arge Increase in fare before grant
ng its workmen a wage increase.
It had been announced. they said,
hat no definite decision had been
made on the question, pending fur
her conference with representatives
If the trainmen. to be held shortly
An appeal to the mems sense Of
Justice, it was said. would be made.
Il was admitted by the officials that
7-cent fare would be insufficient
o grant the demands of the men.
The rotherhood OF Electrical En-
oloyes Of the ". R, and E. is asking
sor a 25-per cent increase and the
Amalgamatcd Association Of Street
md Electric Railway Employees is
rsking for a 5O-per cent raise.
Charges Of the Amalgamated AS
sOC-iatiOn's bushes agent, c. II. Cook
nan. that the brotherhood is u toll
II the company. was emphatICally
Ienied last night by President II.
". Lynn.
The broth,rhood's members have
10 o-her connection with the COM
,any than as employees" declaNd
.ynu. and I defy anyone to present
proof to the contrary. Our member
hip Is 40 and all OF the men have
1een in the company's service for
more than a year.
AT a meeting Of the brotherhood
OniEht I will make public more facts.
he brotherhood has been thoroughly
niSreprcsented %
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26
Booker Had the Right
Angle, But Chose the
Wrong Place to Take 1t

was reading an able and
eloquent editorial from The
Washington Herald headed Let's
Talk 1t Over when 1 was ar
rested" Simon Booker explained
in Police Cuort yesterday when
he was arraigned on the charge
OF being drunk and disOrderly in
the Capitol Park last Sunday.
The policeman who preferred
the charge testified that Booker
was surrounded by several hun
dred eNcursiOnists and Washing
tonlans to whom he was reading
from the newspaper and an
nouncing his approval of the
editorial.
The policeman specified the
reading as disorderly conduct.
but the court differed with him
and dismissed that charge. It
was in evidence. however. that he
had been drinking, and on that
charge he was fined $40.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26
Original Pleas
Proue Rule at
"Wet'' t''DayCourt

Yesterday was wet Monday" mas
much as a long line OF "drunks"
faced Judge Mcmahon in the Dis
uict branch. The dock was filled
with men and women charged with
violations Of the Sheppard act The
varied and picturesque pleas were set
forth. Edward Hilson declined Judge
McMahon's offer to place him on pro-
bation.-
I don't think could hold my pro-
bation." he said I'd rather take
my time"
II admire your honesty" his honor
said
A policeman explained that Hilson
was not a regular drinker, but went
on spree about three times a year.
He was fined SO.
Albert Gill said he stopped drinking
when the town went dry" but made
an exception OF Saturday night when
he INDUCED too freely in bootleg
brandy" Judge Mcmahon accepted
his personal bonds to get out of town
quickly.
Another prisoner pleaded guilty to
the charge of drunkenness, and then
informed the court he had not
touched a drop.
Then why did you plead guilty If
you were not drunk" Judge Nc
Mahon asked.
Because would rather plead
guilty than have you doubt the off,
GERS word" he replied
You are fined SO"
Thomas Flanagan. a petty officer in
the navy. was turned over TO the ma
val authorities to be dealt with for
lntoxication. Josephine Morris paint
ed Thirtieth street northwest a bril-
liant alcoholic red, and was taxed 80.
sam SmallwoOd and Joseph Kelly
were short Of funds, but Judge Nc
Mahon gave them credit to the
amount Of their fines until pay day.
They were shown to be hard working
men.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26
Few Buyers for Flour
Offered by Government

New York. Aug. 25.-jThc govern
rent is Offering unlimited quantities
Of flour at $9.S5 a barrel in sacks.
$10.45 in wood. and no one seems
to want it, according to announce
ment made at the Offices of the
Grain Corporation today.
Only three cars have been ordered.
two of the orders having later been
Cancelled.
The flour is Of soft wheat straight
and, according to the Grain Corpo-
ration officials. there is no demand
for it because the people Of the
United states will not buy anything
but hard winter wheat -four.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-26

the Soldiers Home Hospital, sent go
Contributions have been received
from:
A D. Wallace, 81: A. J. W. 81. c1-mcmuer
Eighteenth InfantH. &, bead section. a. ne
Finance, SIS. Mr.. and Mrs. L. w 81 a will
Ntshcr 81; {. c. r.. $; Il IL c. S. b ) q,
II, S; Detective Sert- Wecd0u. s.; James B
+, SO; \ Friend s. Browns Tuntrr,. SO;
Euchd Players laGcd to Z years.. s. 10 for
the cause. j0c: Anna Hanson. s.: A IN nd. 81:
Florence Robbins and Ruth Israel. s.. A Foe
New1nycr. 81: II. 4 T. 80; Mrg. 4 T J. and
MTA 4. II. ! 81; L 5. H. 95C. Maurl7. Fl,z-
Rcrald. s.; +. Il. Kecfrr. s.: Elizabeth Lru~c
Kecfsr Tag d 81 and Frances Kceicr 3v, Lib.
crty bond cJuIIm. N.DI Max Arrls,n 81;
L"uise W NJ, s. Marjorie Bell. 50; from a
family. s.; A {. W. s.: Anzruia Joe. s.. tie
FTut Man. &c. r J. Davis. 81: Miss G.. S;
Mis- l. Kramer. s.. and Frank r t, SO