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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-28
CAMPAIGN JUDGES.

Final count Of the votes that
will determine the winners Of
prizes in the Bemidji Pioneers
$500 campaign will be in charge
of FIVE prominent Bemidii business
men.
President M. w. Deputy, normal
school president.
D. S. Mitchell, New York Life
Insurance company representative.
c. w. Harnwell, manager St.
HiIaire Lumber company.
w. L. Brooks, cashier Northern
National bank.
E. A. Barker, proprietor Bark
err : Drug and Jewelry store.
These gentlemen will take pos
session of the ballot box Saturday,
November I, 1919, and no one
connected with The Pioneer will
have any hand in counting the
votes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-28
DISTRICT NO. l.

This district includes. all of the
city Of Bemidji.
Each candidate in this district has
the same opportunity to win the
$1,185 Oakland touring car, or one
of the Ford tuoring cars. After the
three automobiles have been award
ed, each district will receive five
prizes and non-prize winners will be
paid Is per cent cash commission.
Miss Lucene McCuais, 9O3
Bemidji Ave. ...:................ 3s1, 200
Rev. Lester p. Warford, 600
Minnesota Ave. --.. $50, 800
Mrs. M. A. Greenblat, 1918
Bemidji Ave. ................. $50, 500
G. r. Martin, 1918 Bixby. $4,000
Miss Esther F. johnson, Ny.
more Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-28
Rules Governing Close Of Campaipn

Mules GOVERNING Close Ut Campalgn,
Candidates cannot be too careful
about sending their ballots so that
they will reach the campaign depart
ment before 9 p. m. Saturday, No.
vember /, and as matter of precau-
tion, every one Of them, especially
living outside of the city of Beidji,
should read and weigh each line of
what we have to say.
We would dislike to see any candi-
date lose single vote because of the
excitement which is suer to occur
during the last few hours of the cam
pa1gn. or because Of some misunder-
standing on their part. 1t is impos-
sible for you to exercise too much
caution in arriving at full under
standing Of the rules and conditions
governing the closing of the cam
paign.
First-All votes and remittances,
no matter at what time mailed, must
be received in the Office OF the cam
paign department OF The Pioneer be-
fore 3 p. m. Saturday, November 1.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-28

MaanetIzed Razor Blade.
The blade and its cover In new
safety razor are held in place by
magnetized handle so they may be
easily removed for cleaning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
General Pershing in Speech Says They Turned Tide of Battle in Fa-
 vor of Allies
GIVEN THE ACID TEST
Allied Generals Gave Them the Right of Way Against the Most Dangerous
 ObjectiveS

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 31.-Gen. Pershine In speaking here said the American army Twas the best that ever marched on the field of battle" Ne emphasized the fact that the Am erieans turned the tide of war in favor Of the Allies. He said the AL iies gave the Americans the right of way when their generals learned that the Americans were the best soldiers h Europe.
 Gen. Pershing said Argonne was selected for an objective for parti- cipation by the Americans because os the dangers there, the difficulties 1t presented to an attacking party, and because of it's importance to France
 Gen Pershing advocated some form of universal military training as a requisite for American citizenship in the future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
PALMER PLANS TO GARRY OUT.
 HIS PROGRAM
The Attorney-GeneraI Will Fight High Cost of LW- ing and Asks Support
 of the People

WASHINGTON, Dec 31.-Attorney- General A. Mitchell Palmer is pre- pairing to carry out the plans an nounced at Chicago to bring about a reduction in the high cost of living At Chicago the Attorney Genera. announced the following program: 1. Organization of fair price com. mittees in every city and county, backed by Mayors and Prosecuting Attorneys, with the committees sup. porting United States District Attor- neys.
 g. Organization of women to re fuse to buy anything but actual ne cessities until prices come down. 3. Holding oe Conservation and economy meetings" in every com munity under the auspices of civic bodies
 4. Influence of Mayors and Prose cutting Attorneys to be brought to bear on the "warring elements" to prevent fractional disturbances ill industry" and particularly to bring about an industrial peace.
 5. Rehabilitation of the -four minute men" to deliver work and save" addresses in theatres each night.
 Despite all objections and ob- stacles, propose to go through with this campaign" MT. Palmer said, "lf industrial conditions do not get too bad"
 The wage earners were in the class of the rich, in that their in come, as a rule had kept pace with the rapidly mounting cost of living Mir. Palmer added The salaried worker was the man who had felt the full brunt of higher costs, because he had been the last to obtain relief. The chief causes of the high cost of living, he pointed out, were dc creased production, incident to the war, inflated currency duo to govern ment borrowings and heavy taxes which he charged were passed on by business mon to tho ultimate con sumner.
 Tn every line of trade there arc selfish and greedy men who have taken advantage of after-war condi tions to add bit to their prices and profits" MT. Palmer said. Sucn men are the profiteers and l purpose to devote all tho power at my com mand to root them out and expose them to public scorn, and. if neces sary in public prisons. The profiteer is worse than unpatriotic, he is crim inal."
 The campaign was to continue, the Attorney General declared. with one
 purpose-'prices must come down.
 "The finest weapon in this cam
 paign." he added, lis knowledge Let the people know the facts and they will take care of tho rest
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
NORMAN HAPGOOD SAYS HARPER'S WEEKLY IS
 FOOLISH; VINDICTIVE
Former Minister to Denmark Denies the Charge That He is in Sympathy With the
 Bolsheviki

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Norman Hapgood, former Minister to Den mark, whom the Senate failed to confirm and the President failed to continue in office by making a recess appointment. in a statement explain ing his resignation emphatically de nies having sympathy or any deal ings with the Bolsheviki of Russia. He repeats that he believes that the cause of the Soviet was strengthened by the Allied food blockade, and that the better plan in order to have destroyed Bolshevism would have been to feed Russians. He branded as foolish and vindictive the charges made in Harper's Weekly that he was friendly to Lenine and Trotsky
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
TURNED TIDE OF BATTLE
STATES CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE COMMITTEE PREDICTS
 CONTINUED PROSPERITY FOR THE
 NEW YEAR; SOME OF THE SIGNS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3t The Statistical committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States predicts continued industrial activ- ity for the new year. s
 In a forecast the committee says great activity in building is reported from all sources, except, perhaps, In regions where the crops have proven a failure. The copper mining indus. try opens the new year in poor shape but silver mining is doing well, the oil industry is good and the farmers are unusually prosperous.
 With the banks showing the largest and heaviest saving deposits through out the nation, and less strikes than have been noted for several months. the belief prevails that conditions are more nearly normal than any time since the war and forecast prosper ity for the new year in all lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
GOV. LOWDEN IS
 FOR ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY,
 PEACE AND ONE FLAG

PIERRE, s. D.. Dec. 31.t-The plat form of Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, whose friends have filed a minority nominating petition for him as a candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination, declares the "economy, efficiency, peace and one flag" It favors "the return of an efficient, economical and business administration of public affairs and abolition of the numerous agencies for war purposes which have been continued at enormous cost in times of peace"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
COAL COMMITTEE WILL ASK COSTS FROM OPERATORS
 g
Committee Appointed by President Wilson Will 2 Begin Hearings on
 January 18th.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 31.-Presi- dent Wilson's Commission, consisting of one representative of the public. one From the coa unions and one
 from the operators, will begin hear ings relative to wages and prices Of coal and general conditions of the coal industry on January 12. For t1e present the committee will not call together the miners and operators in person The. committee will ask for cost sheets covering coal operations for the present year
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
ADMIRAL DECKER
 WAS REMOVED SAYS
 SECRETARY OF NAVY

WASHINGTON Dec. 3I-Disciss- s- ing the refI sal of Admiral Decker to accept a naval cross on the grounds that it is an inadequate reward Tor his services as naval attache at Madrid, Spain. during the war. Secre- tary Daniels has disclosed the fact that Decker was removed from the Madrid rost at tae request of Sec reiary Lansing. He says Decker tried to usurp tpe duties of the Am srican Ambassador.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
ALLEGES JENKINS WAS FRIENDLY TO
 MEXICAN BANDIT

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 31.-In the in vestigation of the Mexican govern ment into the allegations that Will liam o. Jenkins. American consul at Puebla, Mexico, connived at the col lection of his ransom of $15O,OOO, the Governor of Puebla declared that Jenkins was seen in company with Frederico Cordova, the bandit who abducted him. The Governor said friendly relations existed between the bandit and the American consul.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
VICTOR BERGER SAYS 7 WOULD BE RE ELECTED
 AGAIN IF NOT SEATED

CHICAGO. Dec. 31.-Socialists m attending a reception given to Victor Berger. reelected United States Con gressman, arranged national officers for the party vote of 1920. Berger asserted that his reelection was "a vindication. He declared that if he was again excluded from . seat in the House he would be reelected once more He said that if President Wilson had repeated in 1919 what he said in 1917 that the war was "a capitalists war" he would have got ten 20 years for it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
BIG PIERS ARE NEEDED

], WASHINGTON. Dec a211-Ihe Fed eral Shipping Board is noe0tlath~~ : with the War Department for the transfer to the board six of the for mer Hamburg-American Steamship line piers at Hoboken, used for em' barking and landing troops. The piers were purchased from the Alien property custodian after he seized them under the alien property act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
VANDERVEER IS 0VERPOWERED BY
 THE OFFICERS
Attorney for the Defense of the Centralia Cases Is Arrested in Van-
 couver, Wash.

VANCOUVER, Wash. Dec. 31.-- George Vanderveer, of Seattle. attor- ney for the alleged wobblies charged with the Centralia murders, was ar rested here on a charge of talking with prisoners of the county Jali our' ing last October.
 It required two men to overpower Vanderyeer. The latter has been preparing testimony for the Centralia cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
SEATTLE PREPARES
 FOR A NOISY TIME
 ON NEW YEARS EVE

SEATTLE, Gee. 3l.-Restaurant and, thestres and other places aTe breparins for record crowds on N Years eye. with plenty of noise fni soft drinks, which will be ailo' o. :. Chief of Police Warren said se'fe' were planning trips to Victoria and Vancouver. where they hope to wei come the New Year with Hard drinks"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
GERMANS READY TO EXCHANGE
 TREATIES

PARIS, Dec. 31.--Baron von Lers- ner, head of the German peace dele gation, and Paul Dustasta, have set tied all the points of the peace .rati' flcation exchanges, which will take place January 6.
 Diplomatic relations between Ger many and France will be resumed On January ', when the French Charge d'affaires for Berlin and all con suls will resume their posts.
 The Allied troops occupying Ger man territory will proceed on Janu ary 12 to Territories which will be evacuated or where plebiscites are to be held
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
NOTED MEN PREPARE
 TO ENTER AIR RACE
 TO ALASKA IN SPRING

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-Clin Durant. the famous automobile racer. and Captain Whitten Brown, the Trans Atlantic flyer, are both planning on entering the Alaska aeroplane race next spring. The Northwestern Aero Club is planning on offering capital prize of 25,000 for the race.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
OFFICERS BATTLE
 WITH 25 CHINAMEN

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-Deputy Sheriff Irving Brown raided a Chinese gamb' ling house and was attacked by 8 Cbinamen. After hand-to-hand fight he shot An Tong in the leg, and things quieted down. Four of the inmates were arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
FRESH TROOPS ARE BEING SENT FROM
 JAPAN TO SIBERIA

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.--It is be- lieved by the State Department that fresh Japanese troops are being sent to Siberia for the replacement of units in the field. Negotiations are still pending between Japan and Am erica for the financing and size of the Japanese army to be maintained in the field in Siberia against the Bolsheyih.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
FOUR BANDITS LINE UP BANK EMPLOYEES
 AND GET $l5O,OO0

OMAHA, Dec. 3i-Four robbers without wearing masks robbed the Farmers Merchant National Bank ot Benson, a suburb of this place, and secured $115,000. They lined the employees and five patrons against the walls while they robbed the cash tills. They made their escape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
POISONED PERFUMES

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-Two score of federal agents are searching New York for poison liquor of perfume ex tract and furniture polish. All manu- factures are being investigated. A wholesale effort is being made by the officers to nail down the guilty ones and prevent recurrence of the wood alcohol tragedies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
CANADIAN ROADS TO
 BE ELECTRIFIED

LONDON. Dec. 31.-Gencral Man sge.r ,Han-a, of the Canadian railway system pte iicted an early electrihca- tor 0f a'i auway terminals. He ad- rocsreA an .nfr case of freight rates. which @ ciailaea. were too low at the rreseaI time fact. he said they ,vere the loves. in the history of the rul.as.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
BATTLESHIP COMPASS : IS BROKEN AND THE
 ALCOHOL THEN STOLEN
Holice Are Trying to Find the One Who Jagged the Compass"
 Wood Alcohol Cases Get Attention

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 31.-The police are puzzled in seeking to b. cate a clew to a thief who broke into the main compass of the battleship Nebraska, of the liquid type, and etole four gallons of alcohol
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
WAVE OF CRIME IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Dec 31-Thirteen were arrested by the police last night in trying to check the wave of crime here. It is reported 200 burglaries and TOO holdups took place during the last month. Chief Warren wants 100 more policemen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
HOPES FOR COMPROMISE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Senator Pomerene, Democrat, who voted for ratification of the treaty with reser- vations. conferred with Senator Lodge today regarding compromise proposals. Pemerene is a member Of the Foreign Relations Committee and hopes a compromise will become pos sible
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
PRESIDENT WILSON
 OvERTAxED STRENGTH
 ON HIS BIRTHDAY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Presi- dent Wilson overtaxed his strength on his birthday, Sunday when the members of his family gathered, and probably will remain in his room oyer New Years Day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
RECEPTION FOR FERsF4inc BE s F' INC ARRANGED

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-Gov. Louis r. Hart heads a committee to arrange a reception for Gen. Pershing. The Governor and c. B. Fitzgerald are to greet the, General when he arrives on January 19.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
LOVE LETTERS ARE
 USED AS A WILL FROM
 AVIATOR IN FRANCE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 31.-Love letters written from France by liar " Haine two weeks before he fell to his death, to his fiancee here, giving her all of his possessions. has been admitted to probate as his will.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
TO FLY OVER SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Dec. 3l.-Aviator let razzini is to fly over Seattle today accompanied by Boeing, who is in terestcd in the airplane service to be established between here and Alas kan cities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
DISCOVER soLsHEvlKI SCHOOL

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-The poIioe III making a raid of the hall Of the reds in this city found Dr. Michael School man conducting school for Bolshe vism. Nine Russians were attending. They were all arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
LEADER OF REDS ARRESTED

BUFFALO. Dec, 31.-Dr. Anna Reinstein, wife of Boris Reinstein, member of Lenine's Cabinet and said to be director of BolsheviN propa- ganda in foreign countries, has been arrested here in compliance With request from a committee of investi- gation from the Legislature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
NEW USES FOR PLANES

CALGARY, Canada, Dec. 31.-The Government is planning an air ser vice on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains for forestry patrols and surveying parties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
QUESTION IS ANSWERED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The State Department officials said today in answer to question that Presi- dent Wilson had not been invited to call together the first meeting of the Council of the League of Nations, after the treaty had been ratifid and cOmpleted
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
AFTER WHoLEsALERs

CHICOPEE, Mass, Dec. S1.-Twen- ty persons have been arrested in an effort to locate the distributors of wood alcohol which caused so many deaths following Christmas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
IMMIGRATION HEAVIER

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Immigra- ton officials predict that the immig- rationereport when made by the City of New York will show that 306,00O immigrants landed there during the year Before the war, nearly 1,000,- 900 entered yearly. Many Italian reservists have returned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
NO PAPER TOMORROW

There will be no issue of The Empire tomorrow. The staff members and carriers and news ies will join other. citizens in greeting the New Year
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
DISPOSE OF ABANDONED
 BULL DIN CS
Glass Asks for Permission to Sell Government Buildings and Grounds
 in Alaska

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Secre- tary of the Treasury Carter Glass to- day asked Congress to authorize the sale to the highest bidder of aban- doned Government buildings and grounds in the possession of the Treasury Department. This will in 'clude lots taken from the Russian Government at Sitka and the old GUS toms house at Wrangell.
 The local customs service has re commended the disposal of all build ings and grounds in Alaska held by the Treasury Department not now in use and which it is believed will not be required in the administration of Government business in Alaska. Some time ago the wharf and ware houses at Sitka and the old customs house at Sand Point were sold to the highest bidder.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
SEATTLE DOES HER BIT

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-Ninety-eight ocean ships with a combined tonhage of over 100000 were launched during the year from the Seattle yards. Six ty.three of these vessels were of steel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
BIG FOOTBALL
 GAME IS MAKING
 THE FANS GUESS
Both the Oregon and liar ward Teams Appear Ev- enIy Matched; Great
 Interest Manifested

PASADENA, Dec. 31.-The teams of the University of Oregon and of Harvard appear to be equally matched and the betting is about even for the game of football to be played here tomorrow for the eastern and western championship. The game is attracting national interest. Thirty five leading newspapers have sent correspondents to cover the game in detail. aside from the regular Asso- ciated Press corresp spondent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31

PIERRE, s. D., Dec. 31.-William Grant Webster, of New York, an at torney. has filed as an independent candidate for the Republican nomiI- ation of Vice-President. He was formerly candidate for United States Senator for the State of Hi nois.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
TURKISH PORT
 TO BE FREE TO
 ALL OF NATIONS
Is Also Purposed to Move Turkish Capital to Asia Minor-Germans Agree
 To Allied Terms

PARIS, Dec. 31--The Paris Matir says the Allies have decided to inter nationalize the port of Constantinople and the Dardanelles. The Turkish capital will be moved from Turkish Europe to Turkish Asia Minoy. The full details have not yet been worked out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
GUN WAS LOADED

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-Dr. B. G. Love was accidentally shot and killed while cleaning gun. He was 39 years old.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
THOSE FILING IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, s. D.. Dec. 31.-The time has expired in this state for filing oi presidential candidates on the prim ary ballot Gen. Leonard Wood, Sen Senator Miles Poindexter of Wash ington state and Gov Frank o. Low den of Illinois have fled for the Re publican nomination, and Former Am bassador Gerard has filed for the Democratic nomination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
COAL RESTRICTIONS FROM CAM
 ADA CEASE U

VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. 31.-Fuel control in Canada will cease tonight at midnight and all export restrics tions will then be removed. E
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
coy, COOLIDGE
 REFUSES TO BE
 A CANDIDATE Authorizes Publication of Letters Declining to Sol- icit Republican Mom-
 ination 6 FILING TIME EXPIRES No More Candidates Can Get on the South Da- kota Primary Ballot
 Those Who Filed

BOSTON, Dec. 31.--Gov. Calvin Coolidge's letters declining to become g candidate for the nomination of President on the Republican ticket, have been made public here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
EVERETT GAME OF INTEREST

EVERETT, Wash. Dec. 31.-Gov Louis F. Hart and other prominent officials will attend the football game here tomorrow between the Scott High school team of Tolego and the Everett High School team. for the preparatory school championship of the United States. The men of the Toledo team do not outweigh the Ev- erett team as was previously an nounce1.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
CABLE BRIEFS

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.--Wiiliam SprouIe is elected president of the Southern Pacific to succeed Julius kuttchnitt, who will continue as chairman of the board of directors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31
JUDGE MORROW BEING eRooMED

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 31.-The Repub- licans are grooming Judge Morrow of Louisiana for candidate for Vice President Judge Morrow supported President Wilson in 1916.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31

BANDON, Ore, Dec. .31.-W. H. Jester, deputy sheriff, was drowned when a small boat capsized throwing him into the water with four other men. They were trying to reach the wreck of the ChansIor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 3t.--Miss Margaret Motie, known everywhere as Miss Spokane" is to marry Wal ter shieI, former Washington varsity football captain, who has been in the army. but is to enter the fish busi- ness in Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Alaska Gold today was quoted at t34, and Alaska Juneau at 2M.