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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
BRITISH Can T..
ARREST SP0HRS
Baker Approves Request
Treason Will be Charge
Against Them.

Washington, April Secretary
Baker has approved request of the
British military authorities in Turkey
that they be permitted to arrest on
charges of treason James Spohr, a
naturalized American citizen. and his
wife, declared officially to have been
closely associated with the head of
the German spy system in Palestine
and among British Indian subjects"
The plan is to have the couple
brought to the United States for trial.
Because the United States and Turkey
have not been at war the arrests
could not be made by the American
military authorities, but the judge ad-
vocate generals Office held that the
British military commission under
the common law of military occupa-
tion," could carry out its plan Of
taking Spohr and his wife into custody
and turning them over to the United
States. Spohr, said to be of German
origin, has been employed as a pro-
fessor at the Saladin Ayoub univer-
sity in Jerusalem. His wife is of
Scotch birth but, according to the
charges. is known to have lived at
German headquarters. Both are ac-
cused .of, having engaged in violent
antiaBritiS1 AM anti Antatsftsa11 prop.
aganda, principally through speech
making and distribution of inflamna-
$oyy, for
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
$500 WORKERS I
in MADISON GO
OUT ON STRIKE
More Wages, Eight Hours
and Other Demands
Are Made.

Madison. Wis, April Upwards
of $500 men employees of Madison's
industrial plants went on strike today
for higher wages. an 8-hour day and
for the enforcement of award of the
federal war labor board which would
give the men a certain amount of back
pay. The officials of companies, how
ever, refused to pay the federal award
claiming that they cannot afford to do
so The labor leaders replied that the
largest industrial plants. have made
over $5,O0o,000 in profits in the past
year, according to income tax re-
ports. The plants affected are Fuller
and johnson Manufacturing COM
pany, Gisholt Machine company,
Northwestern Ordnance company,
Steinle Turret Lathe company and
Madison kipp company.
Paul c. Huybrecht, organizer for
the machinists. claims that Madison
"is one Of the lowest wage towns in
the United States" He also declares
that the men are unable to live on the
wages that are being maid
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
INDIANS ORGANIZE
FARMERS CLUB

Wolf Point, Mont, April during
his visit in the city last week Major
Mossman called a meeting of the male
Indians of this section and organized
an Indian Farmers club. Thos. Ryan
was elected president and Nimrod
Davis. secretary. Major Mossman
explained that the principal purpose
of the club would be to encourage the
better farming movement among the
Indians and promised his aid in secur-
ing good seed and in supervising the
work. Talks were made by several
Of those present and much interest
was manifested by all.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
Today's Important
News of the World

Paris-Americans here are not sat
isjied with the progress Of the peace
treaty.
Archangel - Bolshevik artillery
the Allied railroad posi-
tions near Odozerskaia.
Chicago-Interest centers on the
election Of one Of six candidates for
mayor.
Bristol-1t is believed that not
more than four Of the men who were
thrown into the water at ship
here yesterday, have died.
Calixico-Esteben Cantu, governor
of lower California, says he knew
nothing about alleged pending sale of
land to japanese.
Coblenz-American officials requisi
toned 800 Germans to work on sup
ply depots because they would not
volunteer.
Washington-The war trade board
announced resumption of trade with
Poland and Esthonia.
Chicago-Nonpartisa league stores
will be established in each ward in this
city. ..
Washingtcn-British officers are
authorized by Secretary Baker to ar
rest James Spohr and his wife on
treason charge.
Madrid-Industrial troubles in
Spain are improving
Paris-Marshal Foch will leave for
Spa to meet Erzberger.
Washington-The food administra-
ton ceased control of meat packers.
Madison-Five hundred Industrial
workers struck for more pay and
eight hours. '-t.
Paris-Wilson is willing to accept
his share of the blame for delays of
the peace conference.
Paris-Elihu Roots six amend
nients to the League of Nations
covenant believed acceptable to the
American delegation. ''.a
London - Anti-Jewish outbreaks
have occurred at Kalish.
'Archangel-Four officers and eigh-
teen American troops have been dec
Grated for gallantry in North Russia.
London-The blockade of the
Central Power has been lifted from
German-Austria but not Hungary.
London-Serious rioting occurred
at Frankfort
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CHICAGO WILL
TRY TOWNLEY'S
STORE SCHEME
"Co-operative Stores" to Be
Established in Each Ward
in the Big City.

Chicago, April 1.-The recently
formed alliance between the Nonpar-
tisan league and the Chicago labor
party will make itself apparent in
Chicago. soon by the appearance Of
cooperative stores. it was announced
today by Morton L. johnson, secre-
tary of labor party.
Mr.. Johnson said that there would
be one store in each of the city, s
35 wards and that farm products
would be brought to them direct from
North Dakota where the .Nonpartisan
league is in political control and has
put many of its theories into practice.
Mr.. Johnson added that he will visit
North Dakota next week for confer
ences with Governor Frazier and A,
c. Townley, president Of the league
The announcement said that the
stores would also serve as labor union
headquarters from which strikes
would be directed If necessary.
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A Permanent Committee.

Paris, April 1.-The executive COM
mittee of the international labor and
socialist conference held in Berne re-
Gently and the committee charged
with carrying out the resolutions
adopted at the conference at a meet
ing here today decided to appoint a
permanent committee to meet at Am
sterdam April % to examine questions
left unsettled.
Among those present were H1almar
Branting Of Sweden, James Ramsey
Macdonald and Arthur Henderson of
England, Jean Longuet and Pierre
Renaudel of France and Camille
Huysmans of Belgium,
At the meeting in Amsterdam 1t
was agreed, a call should be issued
for another socialist congress to be
held in Switzerland in August. The
principal question to be discussed will
be the revival of the socialist interna-
tionale.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
ELECTION IN
CHICAGO DRAWS
KEEN INTEREST
Six Candidates in Field
II Police Called to Check
0u, Riots Last Night.

SUI hicago, April 1.-Men and women
= oted for mayor and other city Of
= today after a campaign said to
MAr'e been the most bitter in the his
of the municipality. With six
Cowiidates in the field for mayor, par
led high during the campaign
Morech ended last night with riotous
Pissies in the CENTRAL district which
p.. ra police details had difficulty in
'itrolling at times. The candidates
Cali mayor are:
She William Hale Thompson tRepubli-
Robert M. sweitzer, (Democrat)
Lb,lnty clerk.
.~.Maclay Hoyne Independent Dem
Artrat) states attorney.
Ar:John Fitzpatrick (Labor) President
n, iicago Federation of Labor.
John M. Collins, (Socialist).
D. Adolph s. Carm, (Socialist Labor).
- Each of the four leading candidates
n, aims his election today although po-
teal forecasters say they are at a
'ss to make anything like credible
red1ctions. The vote of the independ-
nts is generally conceded to be the
teciding factor and there is no means
knowing, politicians say, to which
indicate it will go. The vote is ex-
,pected to be heavy, estimates being
that 100000 of the $4,000 persons
eligible to vote will appear at the g.
2l5 election precincts.
Extra precautions were taken by
Chief Of Police Garrity, who said ev-
cry policeman in the city would be in
readiness to prevent possible out
break Of the bitterness engendered
during the final stages of the wild
campaign.
Among the proposition appearing
on the little ballot" accompanying
the mayoralty ballot is the PROPOSE
ton "Shall Chicago become anti-sa-
loon territory?" This proposition was
not allowed on the ballot at the pre-
ceding election and the "drys
brought suit against the election Off
ctals which resulted in a decision OF
the supreme court several weeks ago
that the proposition should be sub
mitted to the voters. In view of the
government ruling soon to become ef-
fective and the adoption of the
amendment to the constitution, the
drys" decided to make no campaign
for adoption of the local prohibitory
proposition. The "wets" however
have conducted a vigorous campaign
against the proposition with the slo.
gan Let congress hear your pro.
:. test"
A feature of the day was a techni.
cal strike of more than score OF
unions in behalf of John Fitzpatrick
candidate for mayor of the newly
formed labor party. The Strike
was for the daysonly and was to per-
NIT strikers full freedom to cleo.
tioneer .felys -
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NEW. ,ANTI-JEWISH
RIOTS REPORTED
IN KALISH REGION

London, April New anti-Jewish
outbreaks have occurred att Kalish, on
the former border between Poland
and Germany, at Busk and Wielum,
according to information received by
the Zionist organization here. Large
numbers of Jews are said to have been
wounded. while Jewish shops and
homes were plundered and damaged.
Militia and soldiers, the information
continues, either were Indifferent or
took part in the rioting against the
Jews.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
-FOUR Initiative PETITIONS ARE
FILED WITH STATE SECRETARY:
MORE THAN ENOUGH SICNERS

Bismarck. N. D.. April -Four in
itiative petitions. each containing
more than twice the number of sigma
lures required under the amendment
to the constitution initiated by the
league at the last general election.
were filed with the secretary of state
Monday morning by T. J. Nelson OF
Fargo, secretary Of the Independent
Voters association and J. K. Doran OF
Bismarck, chairman of the Burletgh
county organization.
The petitions initiate an act cover
ing rural credits, with 21,466 signers:
a non-partisan election law, with 20,-
SIT signers; a law creating terminal
elevator and flour mill association.
with 20,425 signers. and establishing a
home-builders' association. with 20,-
753 signers.
The amendment initiated by the
league last fall provides that 10000
electors at large may propose any
measure by initiative petition. to be
filed with the secretary OF state not
less than 30 dayssbefore the election
at which it is to be voted upon. The
Independent Voters asociation is
election for the consideration OF
initiative and referendum measures
on July 8, and the association could
have deferred the Ming OF its initia-
tive petitions one week.
what lGeaaares Ane.
The mill ana elevator act initiated
provides for the establishment Of 4
system Of elevators ana donr mill
under the name Of the North Dakota
Mill Z Elevator Association: px0ytdsa
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
-Four Officers And Eighteen Men Of the
American Forces in Russia Decorated

Archangel, Sunday. March a0.-{ BY
the Associated Press)-Four ofncers
and eighteen men OF the American
force in northern Russia have been
decorated by the British government
for gallantry. in action In the CAM
paign about shenkursk In January,
Military crosses were awarded Lieu
tenants II. d. McPhail of Petoskey.
Mich; C. b. Ryan Of Detroit; i. A.
Commons OF Madison. Wis, all OF
the 33Sth infantry. and B. Al. Burns
of Edgewater. N. j.. Of the 3l0th en-
gi1eers. sss II lsl.5, ssf8 .t:s sS q.
bistinguished conduct medals Nera
given 40 GergeAsts F. Wolfe, De-
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DULUTH DECIDING &
STREET RAILWAY q
QUESTION TOD

Duluth. Minn.. Aprn City Conn
missioner James A. Farrell. former
City Commissioner w. A. Hicken. W.
F. Murnian. labor candidates, and
Guy E. Warren. business man. are
candidates for two city commissioner
ships at today's election, and = propo-
sition, Shall the city Of Duluth ac-
quire by condemnation proceedings
the street railway system. 8.
is on the ballot. The polls opened at
a. m. and will close at p. m. Four
teen thousand six hundred voters are
registered. Weather fine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
One And Quarter DIV
- Per Cent Alcohol
"lntoxicating" In
United States Army

Washington. April $50 far 2E4
army is concerned any beverageE2 ~
tanning IA per cent of alcohol y J
considered "intoxicating." ThiS y
cision of the judge advocate Ed
was approved today by Seer
Baker.
The official ruling was madS
answer to requests from camp anAk
ganization commanders for an fA5
probation Of section twelve of thS
lective service act governing the
hibition of alcohol liquors in or 1sak
military camps. S
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
.-Requisitic.,ing OF
Y German Laborers Is
Necessary In Coblenz

Coblenz. Monday, March 31.-(By
the Associated Press)-Unable to OBJ
tain Germans to work voluntarily on
several of the third army supply de-
pots which are under construction
near Bendorf, American military au-
thorities today requisitioned three
hundred laborers through the Ger
man civil officials. The men will be
paid nine marks per day with the
privilege of receiving half this amount
in food if desired.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
u. S. DELEGATES
NOT SATISFIED
Lack Of Progress in Peace
Treaty Causes Some
Apprehension.

Paris, Monday, March 31.-(By the
Associated Press)-A feeling of ap-
prehension over lack of progress on
the peace treaty persists in American
circles here although it is stated in
authoritative quarters that differences
which have arisen have not reached
the status Of deadlock .. 80
The principal difficulty has been
found In settling upon teparattorss;
according to the new. method of pay
ment suggested by the French dele
cation. This plan was presented on
Saturday before the council of four.
1t is said that the frontier question
now turns on the securing OF military
safety along the Rhine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
Great Difference In
Theater Payroll 50
Years Ago And Now

London. March 24.-correspond-
ence of the Associated Press)-In
view Of the movement among theater
employees for a minimum wage Of SIS
a week and pay for rehearsals some
one has unearthed the payroll of the
Queens Theatre of a half century
ago for purposes of comparison.
In it Sir Charles Wyndham is
shown as receiving SIS a week. while
Sir Henry Irving received less by
about 81. Toole. the leading star. was
paid $55 and Miss Ellen Terry. the
leading lady, was put down at SIS.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
Delegation OF Beers
To Peace Conference

New York, April 1.-The Dutch
day from Capetown. South Africa,
with a delegation of Beers on their
way to London and the peace confer
ence for the. purpose. it is said. of
laying before the British government
and the Paris conference their right
of self differentiation in setting up a
republic.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
SEVERAL PERSO ONS
REPORTED KILLED
IN BIG EXPLO OSION

Birmingham, Ala, April H.
Several pcrsons are. reported to
have been killed and many in
jured when part OF the ,Du Pont
de Ne1nours powder plant at
Boyles Gap, north OF Birming-
ham, blew up shortly after noon
today. Fire, canscd by the ex-
plosion is now raging and ts re-
ported beyond control.
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Communists Set Up Reign Of
Terror In Budapest; Count
Karolyi's Conjunction
With German Government
Said To Have Been Cause
For Trouble.

Paris, April 1.--(Havas.) )-The
Germans are concentrating large
forces in Graudenz and Thorn, east
Marshal Won Hindenburg, according
to Paris edition Of the New York
Herald. to defend the railway line
from Danzig to Posen.
Communists Start Trouble.s
Prague. Sunday, March 30.-The
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
CONTROL OVER
MEAT PACK ERS
ENDS TODAY
Food Administration VIII
No Longer Issue Licenses
to Packers. y

! y
Washington, April 1.-An meat
packers were released today from
food administration control.
Under proclamation signed by
President Wilson at Paris effective to-
day, "all persons. firms corporations
or associations engaged in importing,
manufacturing, including packing.
storing or distribution Of fresh, canned
or cured beef, pork. mutton or lard
are released from license by the food
administration.
1t was stated at the food admits
tration that the presidents action
released packers from supervision Of
every kind exercised by the food aA-
ministration, including restrictions
upon margins of profit.
A cablegram from Herbert Hoover
at Paris notified food administration
officials of the proclamation.
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Karolyi IA Blalned.

troit; q. M Walker OF Rockford,
Tenn. and A. v. Tibbals of Beaverton,
Mich. WI
Military medals were awarded to
Sergeant e. J. Herman Of L1oyne City.
Mich; Sergeant j. A, Nees ana 6er-
Eeant e. p. Trombley. both Detroit:
Sergeant L. Bartels Of Holland. Mich; |;
Corporal H. T. Danielson Detroit:
Corporal ]. s. Manderffeld 81 Han
cock. Mich: Mechanic A. ]. Horn of
385 Greenbush street. Milwaukee,:
Private e. =. Helman. Chicago.
given to Sergeant L. 8. Schneider Of
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ON
Two COMMODITIES
HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Washington, April 1.-Restrictions
on the importation of ferromanganese
and spiegeleisen were removed today
by the war trade board and these
commpdities may now be brought to
the United States from Great Britain,
France, Italy, Belgium and Japan or
from their possessions, colonies or
dominions under general import
licenses.
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mo- Have IAttle ERect.

Chicago. April 1.-Packers' repre-
sentatives here. upon receipt Of the
news of release from governmental
control, said that effect probably
would be negligible. Whether live
stock prices advanced, one packing
house representative thought, depend
ed on the foreign market. Another
pointed out that as the packers last
year made a smaller profit than tho
moval Of this Limitation was not like
ly. in his opinion. to have much eff
feet. The limitation was 9 per cent
on capital invested in meat food
products and Y per cent on turn
over.
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Troop Ships Arriving

Newport News, Va. April l.
Bringing 1867 men of former Ohio
and West Virginia National guard or
ganizations the battleships Georgia
and Kansas arrived here today.
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Wilson at Meeting.
Wilson

Paris, April President Wilson
was again in attendance at the meet
ings of the council of four dealing
with peace problems. Between the
sessions of the council the president
received the bishop of spalato, repre-
senting Jugo Slav interests in the Dali
matian coast controversy.
In the forenoon the president had
conference with Secretary Daniels
OF the navy shortly before the latter's
departure for Italy.
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Washington. April 1.-Under the
authority Of the Lever food control
1t by which the food administration
had authority to put the packers nm
der license, control was exercised in
addition to limiting margin of Lroft
over unfair and wasteful prafucas--
extortionate charges and hoardnE.
The only control over foo1 com
mcdities left to the adminfstp1t ton =
on cottonseed and cottonseet proc
ucts. sugarsand wheat and Ls proe-
ucts. These co1nn4o1i lies 1fse ssSEs;
the supervisor ID =
ton in New yor
The enforcement ~ a
m ain tained 10 gs sssls y
these commpdsti rslriat, 81 lsss ssss
cenSe Ss.tal59ds'
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Deals with Products.

Chicago, April 1.-At the United
States bureau Of markets here 1t was
pointed out that the removal Of re-,
strictions applied directly to dealings
in packing house products and not di-
rectly to the purchase or sale of live
stock. All dealers in livestock are
still subject to government license,
This license is from the bureau OF
markets Of the United States depart
ment of agriculture.
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Waterloo, Ia.-Stockyards Tommy
Murphy defeated Jack Duty in ten
rounds. Tommy Comiskey knocked
round.
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Wilson Does Not Hesitate Ia
Accept His Part of Blame For
Delay in Peace Conference
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS !

Budapest.-The communist regime
have executed $50 persons for loot
ing during the recent political turmoil.
Ottawa, Canada. - Arrangements
have been made for the return Of the
Canadian expeditionary forces in
Siberia.
washington.-The issue of $780,
900, 900 in short term bonds was an
nounced by the war finance corpor-
alton.
Budapest.-The Hungarian govern
ment has sent a delegation to Berlin
to conclude a treaty of alliance against
the Entente Allies.
London.-The Esthonian army has
captured Pechory and Hainash, after
hard fighting.
Akron.-EuEene Debs threatened
to call a general strike of the Socialist
party unless he is granted re-hear-
ing in the courts.
Archangel.-The Bolsheviki car
ried out an intensive bombardment of
the American and British positions.
Bristol, Pa.-From ten to forty
persons were killed or drowned when
Ia temporary scaffolding collapsed
while $50 persons were standing on it
to view the launching of the freighter
Waukau.
Paris-All women living in Pskov.
Russia, were ordered to register for
military service by the so-called
Bolshevik government in Esthonia.
New York.-Nearly 800 discharged
soldiers and sailors cheered the Boil
shevist movement at meeting called
to discuss means of obtaining en-
ployment.
warsaw.-The bombardment OF
Lemberg continues.
London.-Jimmy Wilde defeated
Joe Lench. an American, on points in
q Is round bout.
| Pittsburgh.-Harry Greb was given
q newspaper decision over Billy Miske
in ten rounds.
syracuse.-George Chip and Young
Fisher fought ten rounds to draw.
Philadelphia. -. Johnny Kilbane
knocked out Johnny Mealy in the
| second round.
Waterloo, Ia--Stockyards Tommy
Murphy defeated Jack Duty in ter
rounds. Tommy Comiskey knocked
out Battling Minor in the second
round.
Peoria.-Chuck Baker knocked GU,
Johnny Lewis in the second round.
Montreal.-FranAAe Fleming de.
! feated Gus Lewis in ten rounds.
r. s4s:ToIedr.-'fh ne tAthearn Hotel ses,at
of Oshkosh won the fve-men cham
pionship Of the A. B. O. with score
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Peoria.-Chuck Baker knocked out
Johnny Lewis in the second round.
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Montreal.-Franlae Fleming de
feated Gus Lewis in ten. rounds.

y. yAtheara Hotel s1s,ad>
of Oshkosh won the five-men cham
pionship Of the A.. B. q. with score
Of .2,992.