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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
GREAT BRITAIN WORKS !.
ON IRISH CONDITIONS
Many snarls in Conditions Are
r Being Gone Over Today in
Search for Peace
(By United Press)'

. London, Dec. II. (By Webb Miller)
Britain today worked over
snarled conditions in Ireland to find
a strand that will lead to peace.
Among the snarls were contin-
uances of shooting for reprisals; am
endments to the Irish Home Rule
Bill; efforts by laborites. to establish
eace; and the uncompromising atti-
\. e of Sim Fein leaders and sympa-
% latter were represented today
o. sage from Bishop Cohallan,
\ e. . the commander of the
r.. 'onstabulary in that city.
Tie 'er said he was sorry
that !. Guild have wantonly
ordered - 'agner to intervene
in behalf >easants quarreling
with policel.
"1 cannot accept or convey to rela-
tives the verbal sympathy of gen.
eral. whose. men are numbering my
people and who have burned my
city," the bishop said.
-Ruv Christmas Seais-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
MINNEAPOLIS SEES FIRST
CLASS BOXING MATCH

Minneapolis, Dec 17.-Minneapolis
was due to be introduced to big
league boxing tonight. when Mike
Collins brings Clonie TAFT and Pinkey
Mitchell together for 10 rounds.
TAFT and Mitchell should furnish
the best bout Minneapolis has wit
messed in its ring history. and is fur
nishing Mike Collins the most finan-
cial worry he has ever experienced
Collins was forced to step out Of the
three dollar ringside class to secure
the bout and boosted prices above
the mark for the first time.
Mitchell demanded $4,000 but
compromised on $500 with the pri-
vilege of 80 per cent Of ninety per
cent of the receipts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
SEAL SALE THIS YEAR
NOT UP TO STANDARD

although not up to the standard
of last years sales the hristmas Seal
sale this year has been progressing
rapidly, reports Miss Donna Lycan,
city director of the seal sale in Be-
midi. Those who have not yet pur-
chased seals are urged to do so at
once realizing the amount, OF good
work which will be accomplished
thral the state as result Of gen.
erous public.
Several organizations in the city
have purchased large amounts of
seals while individuals have helped
out greatly in the smaller purchases.
Seals are on sale at Barkers' Drug
and Jewelry store and at Aber-
crimbie & McCready's.
Z A statement has been issued on the
expenditures and credits made in
the county during the past year that
all concerned may know how the seal
sale money is being spent TSe state
ment follows:
"Financial statement of Southern
Beltrami County Public Health as
ISOLATION, December g., 1929, Expen-
ditures: July. 19x 1919, literature,
30c;s Beptemoess Igt9. posters.
SITS; Oct. 4, 1913, cash, SIT: Nov.
Is, 1919. clinic at Bemidji, $70.SG;
Jan. IS, 1920, clinic at Bemidji, $73.-
20; Feb. 20. 1890. wall plaques. $4.-
90; May 1st. 1920. 5 dental clinics,
$780,: May 18th, 1920. hand
books, $50: May cath, 1920, seal
sale advance, $29:54; June Is. 1920,
cash, $4.04; October, 1920. tubercu-
losis clinic, $52.36; October, 1920,
baby clinic at Bemidji. $104.69; No
vember, 1920; retention fund, $685.
90; November, 1920, cash, $3.50:
Total expenses, $S91.4S; Credits
1919 credit, $302.64: 1919 additional
grant, $4,000; 1920 credit, $780,
o.; Total credit, $1,715.G6: Tital ex-
Spenses, 9l.4S; Balapce, $S241S.
Signed, Rose Morgan, Auditing De-
partment"
This statement shows that the mo-
ney contributed by people of the
county has been put to good pur-
pose right in the county Another
tuberculosis clinic is being planned
for Remidji between Christmas and
New Years and likewise one at
Blackduck. The South Beltrami
County Health association plans to
have permanent clinic rooms by the
time this next clinic is held in Be-
midi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
CITY BASKETBALL TEAM
DOING REGULAR PRACTICE

Ten men were out last evening be-
tween six and seven o'clock to warm
up for the city basketball team and
from the ten it is certain that an ex-
ceptionally fast team will be selected
within the next few weeks. All bas-
ketball players who wish to give the
team good practice and incident tally
assist in making a better team are
urged to turn out for practice regu-
larly, so that scrimmage may be held
every night.
A number of good games are being
arranged for and the season promises
to be exceptionally busy for the boys.
with requests for games being receiv-
ed from time to time.
-Buv Christmas Sea1s-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
CITIZENS OBJECT TO-.
/ LOCATION OF HOSPITAL

"a The city council will meet in regu-
lar session Monday night to take &C
tion on the proposition Of securing
a detention hospital for this city.
Bids have been advertised for and it
is expected that several offers will be
made outside of the Charles S. Car
ter property at Mississippi avenue
and Seventh street to which residents
Of that section of the city have pro-
tested strongly. Protest signed by
Is residents was entered at a special
meeting of the city council he'd We'd
nesday night.
The council plans to secure site
as far removed from the residence
district as possible but will require a
location which will meet with speci-
fications. If a place more desira BILE
than the Carter property can be Sc
cured, the council will undoubtedly
make the change as requested in the
protest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
WOULD HAVE COMMITTEE il.
y INVESTIGATE STEEL co.
President Says Company Fa-
vors Open Shop and Sells to
Such Constructors
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. II. (By Ralph
Couch. Representative Frank MUIR
ply Of Ohio, told the senate today
he is considering introduction Of a
resolution to have the federal trade
commission investigate the condition
of the Bethlehem Steel company,
which refuses to sell fabricated steel
to New York and Philadelphia con-
tractors who use union labor.
Their proposal was outlined by
President Grace of the Bethlehem
company, who testified in the New
York building probe. Grace said the
company favored the open shop and
sold steel only to constructors using
open shop methods.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
GERMANY .UNAME'W ~.
MAKE Full PAYMENT
lBy United Pressl

Brussels, Dec. 17.-Germany is the
embarrassed debtor facing exactinE
creditors in the Financial conference
with allied nations here today. Ger
many'S representatives turned their
country's pockets wrong side out to
show the futility Of demanding, full
payment on original reparation, de-
mands. ..,.. = d.
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pooe o.. : >-sgE. 5. 49,
Troppman's Grocery Department.
Calumet Bkg.. Co. 90. - u, E.er4
Page o. sT..s!.;sJ :. ,,..
Boardman's Corner Drug Store.
LaTontisee, Millinery. ....E
Hakkerup Studio. =
Page 29- 81 -
Wilson and Company.
Koors Bros. Co, 4 J
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS

Page Two
Troppman's Meat Market.
Bemidii Floral Co.
Hub Clothing Co.
Page Three
Miller's Grocery.
Dr.. A. Dannenberg.
PEOPLES Cooperative Store.
Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour.
Pace Four
Grand Theatre.
Elko Theatre.
Rex Theatre.
Grinager's Sunshine Grocery.
Page Five
Naylor Electric Co.
Pioneer Stationery House.
Palace Meat Market.
Rex Theatre.
Page Six
U. s. Army Store.
Pioneer Publishing Co.
Pag3 Seven-
Classified Department.
Business and Professional.
Page Eight
Huffman e. O'Leary.
Pioneer Stationery House.
Page Nine
Gill Bros.
Page 10
City Drug Store.
Northern National Bank.
Page IL
Farmers State Bank
Bemidji Creamery Co.
Drs. Larson & Larson
Bemior'i Candy Kitchen.
Page H.
Troppman's Department Store.
PAGE 13-
O. J. Laaua.
Mrs. o. E. Erwig.
Barker's Drug Store.
Page IA
The "B. e. D." Shoe Store.
G. E. Battles.
Pare 15.-
Clifford & Co.
Bemidii Auto Co.
Page 49,
The Bazaar Store.
Lanedon Mfg. Co.
Page H.
Bemidii Hardware Co.
Page 18-
George T. Baker G. Co.
Page 80
Minnesota Electric Light Co.
Abercrombie & McCready.
Page 90
Shavitch Bros.
Koors Bros. Co.
Page 21-
Barker. Earle A.
Bemidii Army Goods Store.
Page o.
O'Leary-Bowser Co.
Dicaire's Cottage Grocery.
Page 90
Given Hardware Co.
Smith Lumber Co.
Page o.
]. C. Penney Co.
Grinaeer's Sunshine Grocery.
Page Is
Carlson. Of Course.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
NO WORD is RECEIVED
FROM MISSING AlRMEN
(By United Press)

Rockaway Point, N. Y, Dec. IT,
Clinging to the hope that the three
naval airmen who were speeding
nOrthward in snow storm last Mon
day have landed with their balloon
safely, naval officials anxiously
awaited word today for dispatches
sent to upper New York state and
Canada for information. The air.
men have been missing nearly one
hundred hours.
With their failure to arrive today
or to receive any word, naval Off
GERS are beginning to feel that they
with their balloon have fallen In Lake
Ontario.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
PR'Ol| ] | 4:
Lake. PROJECT |
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Land FLOODING / D
Change Of Water Level Will
Be Given Attention. Of &,
Next Congress "
WOULD AFFECTLARGE :
FLOOD CONTROL AREA
Plans Provide for Dams at Out
let Of Lake to Regulate
-: XIX: !. Flow ..
WOULD AFFECT LARGE :
FLOOD CONTROL AREA

The matter Of lowering the level
of Red Lake, which will be given the
attention of congress in it's flood con-
troll legislation, has become one of
vital. Importance to the settlers and
owners of lands in the watershed of
Red Lake. Il A very large tract of
land is affected each year by the high
water which, now backs up into the
rivers and bitches emptying into the
lake. .>.' .>.~ ,
The chief cause ofthis is, as has
been pointed out a number of times
in the last ten years, that the Red
Lake river which is the outlet OF the
lake has not large enough or deep
enough channel to take care of the
increased flowage at high water Pc
RODS. For thirty-five miles the river
winds and curves in and out prevent
ing the water from having a straight
flow, lands are flooded on both sides
Of the river and great damage DONE
The lowering Of the Red Lake and
the placing Of controlling dams at
the. outlet. Of the lake will, it is con-
tended, regulate this flow and keep
the lake at safe. level. The engi-
neers Of the war department have set
maximum and minimum level at
which it is proposed to hold the lake,
the maximum being 1,174 feet above
sea level and the minimum being L.
III feet Settlers around the lake
maintain this maximum level Of 1174
feet will still cause many lands to
be flooded. This conclusion they have
arrived at by the condition which
prevailed only recently when the lev
ell of the lake was 1174 and much
land was inundated. They, there
fore, have petitioned that the level be
lowered three feet making the maxi
mum level I'LL feet and the mini
mum 1858 feet, this lowering to be
accomplished by the dredging and
deepening of the channel Of the Red
Lake river to High Landing. It is
the intention Of the proposed con-
gressional legislation to straighten
and deepen the channel by dredging
and excavation and it is pointed out
that when the deepening Of the pre-
sent channel is done, it can, with
very small added expense be made
deep enough to permit of the lower
ing of the lake.
= On the Indian preservation this
drainage would affect about fifteen
townships and on lands off the reser-
walton about twenty townships. These
townships, which now are affected at
each period of high water, would
have their land completely drained
by the bitches and rivers now empty
ing into the Red Lake, but which,
on account of the small amount of
fall do not perform that function
when the high water period comes
under the present level of the lake.
. Many settlers, over four hundred
of whom have signed petition for
the lowering of the lake, feel that If
they are to have their land properly
drained and made suitable for agri-
culture at all times of the year,
there must be change made in the
maximum level of the"l lake.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
KELLIHER PRODUCE ASSN.
PUTS IN ACTIVE SEASON

M. G. Thumbar,, manager Of the
Khlliher Produce and Shipping ass0-
citation, was In the city yesterday. On
a short business trip. Mr.. Trumbar
states that the association has handll
ed some nine cars OF potatoes fdt the
cars on hand at present. This orr
ganization has done quite general
business this season handling, on.
ions, beans, beef, pork. hides, poul--,
try, ETC.. for the market and bringing,
in four carloads of Hour and feed
for members. At. present Mr.. Trim
bar is considering. an order for three
cars of posts and cordwood being
placed by, a large, farmers organiza-
ton further down state. 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
Bill to Prohibit Interstate Com
merce Strikes Passed BY
Dozen Members
MEASURE SLIPPED THRU
WITHOUT OPPOSITION
Penrose Declare. Emergency
Tariff Revision at This
i Time Not Practicable
(By United Press)

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE fight
over the PoindeXter bill prohibiting
strikes in Interstate commerce y i'm
pending in the senate today. The
senate with about dozen mem Dcrs
pres INT passed the measure yesterday.
Any opponent of the measure could
have stopped the acton with a simple
objection to it's acceptance, but no
one was present SO the bill slipped BY
Senator LaFOllette Ct Wisconsin,
made motion for It's re cOnsidn!a
ton. LaFollette's discussion Of the
motion is expected ID prccipitat2 u
fight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
BRYAN DISAPPOINTED
BY SECRETARY HOUSTON
(By United Press)

Lincoln, Nebr., Dec. 17-Declaring
that Secretary of Treasury Houston s
recommendations for changes in the
revenue laws are Extremely disap-
pointing, and undemocratic so that
one wonders what evil advisors i'm
posed on him." William Jennings
Bryan in a current issue of his pub
LEGATION, "The Commoner," urges
that the excess profits tax be not re-
pealed. Repeal of the excess pro-
fits would be unnecessary. The pro-
fits have already been collected and
the victims will have to. pay the
deficit" he added.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
PRESIDENT WILSON PREPARES
TO LEAVE THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington. Dec, 17.--President
Wilson has purchased the Henry p.
Fairbanks residence, 1t was ANNOUNCE
ed today by r. II. Wagner & Co.,
real estate dealers.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
LEAGUE RECEIVES REPORT
OF COMMISSION TODAY
(By United Press)

Geneva. Dec. II. '(By' Henry MIL
ler)-The League of Nations assemb-
ly toJay met to receive reports from
a special commission on mandates. :
The six members of the commits
sion reported that they were unabls
to summarize the mandate situation
or make recommendations because
the league council refused to make a
draft Of the mandates public,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
(RY Limited PrcSSl

Washington, Dec. l7,-Any peace
meal or emergency tariff revision to
aid farmers or any other class, Is I'M
practica BILE at this time. Senator Pen
rose, chairman of the senate fnan-
cial committee, informed congression-
al leaders by telegram from Atlantic
City today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-17
CONVICTED OF NUMBERING
HUSBAND. HANGS TODAY

Winnipeg, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Sarah
Johnson convicted of murder at Swan
River, Alberta, was due to hang to-
day. She was convicted of murder
ing her husband.
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Minnesota Weat her: Fair to-l
night and probably Saturday.
Slightly colder In east portion,
tonight. 30 .4 ,ss.5, Z
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New Britain herald., 1920-06-10
WOOD, LOWDEN OR HOONEh. BUT NOT JOHNSON IS OPINION AT CONTENTION
FINDS FATHER WAS
 BEHEADED BY REDS
Local Man Returns From Russia After Partially Successful Race With
 Bolshevik Army.

Harry Gitlitz. a local clothing mer- chant, has returned from Russian Poland after a hurried journey to that country in an attempt to reach the home of his parents before the Bol- Shevik forces devastated the country. He was only partly successful. how ever, and returned with his mother and sister only, his father having been victim to a most brutal killing by agents of the Reds.
 According to information received by MT. Gitlitz, his father, who was well past middle age. was captured by the anti-government forces and as he pleaded for his life, was put to death. The body showed indications of a painful death and when found was deca pitated. The victims wife and daughter were spared, however, and the local man hurried them out of the country. bringing them to this city.
 Because of the chaotic conditions Tn Russia, and the slow movement of vehicles for travel, it took several months for Gitlitz to reach his destin- ation and a similar length of time to return to the United States.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-10
All Danger Not Over However, ceptance of Elihu Roots Sl holding Senate Stand But l Specific Terms For Ratified Till 4 P. M.
Johnson Says First Assualt Of InternatiOnalism Has Been Met and Defeated.

Coliseum, Chicago, June 10.--After a session of less than Q half hour the republican national convention re- cessed until o'clock this afternoon. when the report of the platform com mittee is to be presented.
 Johnson Is Pleased.
 Senator Johnson declared today that in the contest over the platform, section on the League of Nations the first assault of internationalism and international bankers on the republi- can party had been met and defeated. 1t had been charged by the Johnson Borah group that the Crane plank ''had it's birth in Wall street."
 The compromise plank was de- scribed by Senator Borah as estab- fishing these three principles for which the irreconcilables had con- tended:
 Omission of any pledge for ratifi- cation.
 Commentator of the senate for re- fusing to ratify.
 A statement that any future league must be in accord with American ideals and the principles of Washing ton.
 Others Seem Satisfied.
 Senator Borah said that as the treaty plank had been approved by Mr. Mills he presumed it was also ac- ceptable to former Senator Crane, who was understood 10 have kept in touch with MT. Crane by telephone.
 Chairman Watson said in his opin- ion the treaty plank would not aid nor injure any of the candidates. He said all could stand on the agreed provision
New Britain herald., 1920-06-10
COUGHLIN BABY WELL
 KIDNAPPERS ASSERT
Parents Get Letter From savannah Saying Child Will Be Re
 turned If Price Is Paid.

Norristown. Pa, June 10.-Hope of getting into communication with the kidnappers of 13 months old Blakely Coughlan revived today with the ar rival of a second letter from Savan- nah, Ga.
 The writing is identical with that of letter received from Savannah four days ago.
 No attempt is made to disguise the handwriting but the spelling and punctuation indicate the writer ha d deliberately feigned ignorance. The letter follows:
 "Whin you are convinced about the right party having your child thin I will deal with you if it isent too late. The child is we'll at present
 II can hear your wife sobbing. She has my sympathy. But I am into it now and don't intend to be caught at my own game. l don't needd the child. but I do needd the mony (the word money is heavily underscored) So this is a warning to he very careful for I am not asleep.
 You will never get your child until I have gotten the money and saved myself"
New Britain herald., 1920-06-10
Committee COnCurS in Recent
 Peace Resolution
AGAINST ARMENIA MANDATE
Ineffective Policy in Mexico Is Scored and Plan Would Be to Have Party Pledge Itself to Maintain Order Against International Line

Chicago, June 10.-As the sub com mittee on resolutions conference began in a desperate effort to con- clude its work and lay a completed platform before the convention at to- days session, the remainder of the full resolutions committee began its consideration of other blanks agreed upon last night by the sub com mittee. e=.
 These Include an industrial reIa- tions declaration from which refer once to anti-strike legislation had been omitted: a plank blaming the depreciation of money values for the high cost of living; one opposing gov ernment ownership or operation of railroads; and one expressing in gen. eral terms, without mention of a cash bonus, the gratitude and generosity of the party to former service men,
 There also was a plank asking for prompt ratification of the woman suffrage amendment but the sub committee voted against inclusion of any direct reference to prohibition.
 Hits Mexican Policy.
 T1le tentative draft also condemned President Wilson's Mexican policy. declared no Mexican regime should De recognlZed untt wllHng and able to give adequate guarantees for pro- lection of American rights. and pledged the republican party to a consistent, firm and effective policy toward Mexico that shall enforce re- spect for the American flag and pro- tect American citizens and property.
 There was no direct reference to intervention in Mexico but. it was declared that the party should stand for ''insistence upon the maintenance of order in Mexico. The proposal for q mandate over Armenia was con- demned and the action Of congress in passing a peace resolution ap- proved.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-10
WOMEN MAY BOLT
Suffrage Leaders in Chicago Urge Anti-Rcpublican Action Till Party Adopts Equal Suffrage Views.

Chicago. June 1o.--Virtually devoid of hope that republican leaders here will urge the governors of Vermont and Connecticut to call special Iegis- lative sessions to pass on the suffrage amendment, members of the national women's party prepared today to intensity their picketing attack on the convention. Tickets were sent out with banners calling upon the voters to ballot agaist the republican party until 1t took more decisive action on equal suffrage.
 The situation looks darker today than it over has since we came to Chicago Mrs. Abby Scott Baker de- clarcd. We shall sharpen our at tack from now on unless something z IS done. Our actions may lead to ar rests but we are ready for any emer- gency, for we are tired of waiting.'