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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
CITY COUNCIL HEARS
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
General Ordinance Amending
No. as Is Given First Read
ing Monday Night .

The city council met Monday night
and heard reports of the various de-
partments for the month of Decem-
Der. Charles Daley, fire chief, re-
ported for his department. Nine
calls for the fire. department were
made in December, three caused by
chimneys, one from SCOT in pipes, one
from sparks in Iwoodbox, two at
tributed to carelessness, one from an
over-heAted stove pipe, and one from
thawing out water pipes, the latter
being a silent alarm and only two
firemen present.
DR.. D. R. Burgess, city veterinari-
an, made his report for the past
month on the inspection of dairy prod
ucts plants and on testing Of herds
supplying milk to- Benidji markets.
The municipal court report for the
two-week period since the previous
meeting was also made.
A general ordinance to be known
as No. l16, amending No. As, was
read relative to making attachments
to old pipe or water fixtures in
premises from which the water has
been shut off and making connections
with the service pipe in use between
mains and the meter without the party
desiring such work first making ap-
plication and receiving permission.
No replacement tap or connection can
be made in the water main without
first shutting off the water in the old
tap or connection at the corporation
cool, in the water main under the
proposed amendment. The proposed
change would 60 into effect immedi-
ately upon passage, approval and pub
LEGATION.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
new GOVERNOR
0|F||; II II IA j:
OUTLINE jill, ! HIS !
P0 Of, \ TO-DAY 0 DAY
Preus Assumes Office Before
Noon Today and Then
States Policy
PROPOSES CHANGES
/ TO STATE LEGISLATURE
Would Amend Soldiers Bonus
Laws to Immediately.
Pay OFF Claims
PROPOSES CHANGES
TO STATE LEGISLATURE
(By United PresS)

St. Paul, Jan. Ex-Governor ]. A.
o. Preus, assuming at II 20 a. m. to-
day the governor chair, asked that the
Minnesota legislature reform cleo
ton laws and enact a tonnage law,
boost good roads, cooperate in mar
keting and practise economy of the
state government.
The big itemsmwhich will probably
cause extended discussion in the legis-
lature are those for just and equit-
able tonnage tax and marketing laws
Governor Preus took the oath of
office before large throngs admitted
by ticket. Governor Burnquist esq
corted the governor and spoke briefly
in his behalf. Chief Justice Calvin
L. Brown administered the oath of Of
flee and Governor Preus started with
his message.
: Preus advocates changes in the
election laws to safeguard the integ-
rity Of political committee, enact
ment of co-marketing laws, passage
Of a fair equitable tonnage tax on
iron, legislation to carry out effec-
lively and economically the provisions
Of the Babcock good roads amend
ment and other highway improve
ments, amendment of soldiers bonus
laws so that certificates of indebted
ness can be sold Immediately to raise
money for bonuses; just and intelli-
gent consideration Of the proposed
measures effecting labor and indus
try; providing for leasing cut-over
lands and helping immigrants: Gre
alton Of public domain department to
look after state resources and make
the state auditors office simply an au-
diting department; creation of office
Of state budget manager to be ap-
pointed by the governor, and limita-
ton on appropriations of sums abso-
lutely necessary for administration
of public affairs.
Governor Preus reviewed at length
the tonnage tax and the mineral qucs-
ton. He declared the present pr
mary laws were defective:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT
PLANS SPRING DRIVE
(By United Press)

Paris, Jan. 5.-(By Henry WOODY
The Russian government plans a
spring drive into Rumania and Gala
cia according to military expectations
here today. Recent developments
along the Russian west front indi-
Gated that the Soviet army will open
the drive in the spring as soon as the
weather permits and new European
war with various nations dragging
and topping over one another into
the fighting was seen as result.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
t ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS
HOLD IMPORTANT MEETING
First Meeting of New Year
Hears Discussion Upon
Important Projects

The first meeting of the board of
directors of the Civic and Commerce
association, for the new year, was
well attended and was one Of special
interest. Judge Stanten, chairman
Of the legislative: coz zee working
on the Ruggles pinN st, made a
comprehensive repor action
of the committee up present
time. The committee Uses to
ask the legislature at it's H. just
starting, to set aside a ira and
comprising about five hundA 8 rs,
for state park. n
r The part of the tract not Il &
by timber now, it is proposed
as reforestation project. This ~,
it. was reported, was favorably ct
sidered by members of the forestrs
board when apprized Of the scheme.
p. S. Lycap and Judge Stanton, men,
hers of the Legislative committee, left
last night for st. Paul where other
members of the committee will join
them tor present the matter before
members of the legislature. =
q C. L. listed reported on the proposed
assembly grounds, stating that at the
present time the outlook was favor
able to Bemidji although no definite
action. had as yet been taken by the:
committee who had the selection in
hand. s..>'
p The Birchmont hotel project came
In for considerable discussion. F. S.
Lycan reported; that he was waiting
for sketches from architects in Min
nehpolis before taking further steps.
George Cochran also submitted a
tentative proposition for the acquir-
ing Of the hotel property by new
corporation ~, -,
j. c. McGhee, = county superin-
terident of schools, in short address,
pointed out the undesirable features
Of certain proposed legislation which
may be introduced into the. coming
legislative session and also stated the
desirable features Of this same pro-
posed legislation. He urged that the
present basis of state aid to rural
schools be allowed to remain unless
additional aid could be secured. Un-
der the proposed plan, rural schools
would be worse off than under: the
present arrangement, while urban
schools would receive the greatest
benefit and these are less in need of
the aid than the country schools. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
SIXTEEN Sim FElNERS
KILLED NEAR KANTURK
(By United PreSs)

Dublin, Jan. 5.-(By Chas. Nc
Cann)-Sixteen Sim Feiners were
killed near Kanturk after ambushing
a military parade here today. Other
members Of the party were captured
with slight injury to the soldiers.
Fighting broke out in Cork when a
group Of Sim Feiners fired upon po-
lice officers. The officers replying
with machine-gun fire soon curbed the
attacks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
Ways and Means Committee to
Begin Work on Tariff
Matters Tomorrow
COAL COMMITTEE TO
HEAR COLONEL WENTZ
Active Program Being Mapped
Out in Both Houses of
Congress Today
(By United Press)

Washington. Jan. S. (By L. C..
Martin)-Senator Borah today urged
the senate to take up his disarma-
ment resolution and the commission
took up the measure for the second
time at the request of Senator Hitch
cock. The commission granted a hear
ing to Senator Walsh of Montana on
his resolution. requesting President
Wilson to send an American represent
tative to the League Of Nations dis
armament commission.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
SENIOR CLASS TO PUT
OUT ANNUAL THIS YEAR

The Senior class of the Bemidji
High school met yesterday afternoon
md discussed plans for putting out
a high school annual this year. The
Bemidji Civic and Commerce associa-
tion has granted the class permission
to solicit advertising for the annual
and in all probability such a publ
cation will be made. The class rings
for the graduating class have already
arrived.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
8EMIDU.FARlBAULT SCENES
AT ELKO BEGINNING SUNDAY

That portion Of tho Bemidji-Fari-
bault championship football game,
played at Minneapolis on November
20, which was pictured by the Pathe
News Weekly, will be shown at the
Elko theatre on Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday Of next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
ALLEGED MURDERER OF
BROTHERS TO BE TRIED SOON
(By United Press)

Rugby, NJ. D.. Jan. 5.-Sylvester
Snyder, accused of the murder Of Ar
chic and Earl Fletcher, brothers and
harvest workers, near Rollette last
summer, will have hearing during
the January term Of Pierce county
district court. The murder was be-
lieved to have been the outcome of
q controversy over. an Indiana girl,
according to the alleged story told by
Snyder.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
COMMUNITY CLUB TO MEET
ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The Women's Civic and Commune
ity club will meet in regular month
ly session in the rooms of the Bemidji
Civic and Commerce association on
Saturday afternoon. All members
are urged to be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
FARMERS AND H0MEMAKERs
TO BANQUET THIS EVENING
(BY United Pressl

st. Paul, Jan. 5.-Farmers and
IH6memakers, here for the annual
farm week at the University of Min
nesota, will be rendered a banquet at
University Farm tonight. Lotus D.
Cofman, president OF the University,
will be the principal speaker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
DULUTH HERALD IS NOW
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Beginning yesterday. the Duluth
Herald is under new ownership. M.
r. Hanson, of the Philadelphia Re-
cord, has assumed ownership and
will soon be in Duluth to take over
his new duties. He comes to Duluth
we'll recommended for his ability as
manager of The Record, and 1t is
evident that The Herald will MAIN
tain its usual high standard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
GENERAL CROWDER MAY NOT
BE RECEIVED OFFICIALLY
(By United PresS)

Havana, Cuba, Jan. 5.-General
Enoch Crowder may not be received
officially by President Menocal, ac-
cording to the newspaper La Moche,
because the Cuban government was
not advised thru the customary dip
lomatic channels.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
House Program

Consider sundry civil appropriation
bill.
Ways and means committee hold
ing hearing on the Treadway bill to
back bank deposits.
Agricultural committee continuing
hearing on bill to regulate cotton
futures.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05

Washington, Jan. 5.-The house
ways and means committee will be-
gin tomorrow consideration of tariff
matters. At the taxation hearing to-
day H. b. Sawyer OF Boston appeared
on behalf of the Treadway bill. pro-
posing a tax Of one fourth of one
per cent on bank deposits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
Senate Program.

Election. recount Of the votes OF
the Ford-Newberry contest.
Senate to discuss further expense
of the Harding inauguration. --,...
Further consideration of the nit
rate bill
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
CARUSO IMPROVES

(By United Press)
New York, Jan. 5.-Enrico Caruso
is steadily improving, his secretary
stated today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
MASONIC LODGE TO MEET
FOR DEGREE WORK TONIGHT

The Masonic lodge will meet to-
night at eight o'clock for work in
the first degree. All members are
urged to be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05

Washington, Jan. 5.-The coal In
vestigating committee is to hear Col.
y. B. Wentz on the coal purchases
for the war department. The for
eign relations committee consisting
of Borah and" Walsh on the disarma-
ment resolution.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05

'"k1ASWs osW0y0-E - ,S00810 % IN
b,lsin6 ~. Dsltsami county's fu.-,
turosdevslopment ultimately will
depend upon agriculture. The
soil 10 food, the farmers pro-
grsssivs, and the local or pri-
mary markets sufficiently we'll
established to guarantee = cash
return on the crops. More than
this, bslnidji has taken the lead
among Minnesota communities
in promoting relations between
its citizens and the farmers ,of
the entire county. Its Cixic and
Commerce association has given
.. the farmers, Individually and coll
lectivsly, the strong kind Of CO.
operation, attssted only Dec. 4,
last, BY . great get-togsther in
Bsmidji, ON which occasion sew
eral hundred farmers Of the
rank and file were entertained
formally At dinner BY the Civic
and Commerce association and
with their families, were the
guests Of the city at an all.day
programs.
i" Ii solving the problem which
we are now facing all over the
United States, namely the pro-
noting 81 bsstsr farms and the
dsvslspuisat Of . happier farm
life, Bsltrami county has attain.
cd + IeSitio4 Of Leadership unique
amone politieal subdivisions in
the Northwest, q fact, which, in
the long rum l. bound to result
in greater material prosperity"
There could be no greater compli
nent paid any city and especially IN
this case when it is considered tina
This expression came from an entire
" disinterested source. This is enough
reward and glory to be bestowed; OF
any association at one time and II
ample pay for all the time and effort
by members Of the organi
zation. -.
The many projects attempted ant
to 4 successful conclusion b!
the association during 1920, mark i,
as one Of greatest, If not the great
st year in its history. Perhaps tn
one thing that accounted for the sue
cess Of the association was the regu
arity Of the meetings Of the execu
tive and general body. The regular
tuesday luncheon of the directorat.
was one of the first features startet
last year and has been the means o.
Systematically keeping before the as
ISOLATION the many necessary matter:
TO be talsn up. The average attend
ance Of directors at the weekly boart
meetings. for the year was 80 per cent
The thirty-two page booklet pre-
pared and published by the publicity
was a valuable part OF thu
work done.
The, adding of new industries ii
always important and in successfully
locating the Stellar company in Be
midi the association accomplished
4 big piece of construction work.
The aid given by the association ir
the school bond issue, in the delin
quent tax campaign and the STUMP
pulling demonstrations were signifi.
can't of the value such an organiza'
ton has In the community.
The three conventions held in JUN.
Continued on Page 81
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-05
The F armer Gives Commercial
Association and County -, t
Hearty Roost
PAST YEAR Is ONE OF
GREATEST IN HISTORY
Plans fcr Coming Year Will
Keep Every Member Of IT
' Association Active 4.

The Bemidji Civic and Commerce
association has started out on its
1921 program. with: an enthusiasm
which betokens much activity for the
future months. The past year has
been one of special activity, and in
the enthuSiasm Of new enterprises, it
is well not to forget the past efforts
that make possible the big3things Of
the future. 8 5r M ~.
No association In the country has
had greater compliments paid it than
those which. have been offered tho
Civic and Commerce association of
Bemidji. It ID unfortunate that there
are some in Bemidji and even in the
membership Of the association itself
who do not thoroughly realize and apE
preciate the attention which has been
centered on the community and the
value of the work sthat is being done
by this association. T n
At the time Beltrami county was
endeavoring to sell her bonds for the
construction of roads, one #of the
prospective purchasers and the one
who eventually bought the bonds, was
the bond department Of the Northern
National bank of Duluth, and in an
effort to ascertain the standing of
.Beltrami county, the manager Of this
department wrote to The Farmer, an
agricultural publication of very high
standing, asking. for what information
they could give on the county.
Among. other. very highly compii.
mentary things The Farmer had to
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Commissioners of the county of Marion and
State of Indiana will at the Commissioner
room in the Court House. in the City of
Indianapolis. Ind, on the 29th day of
April 1921, until the hour of 10 o'clock on
said day, received sealed proposals for the
construction and completion of improve
ments as follows:
The A. L. Wisely, ct al, road in Wayne
Township. estimated cost, s6S,215.27.
The A. r. Jones. ct al, road in Wayne
Township, estimated cost, $92, 916.
The Charles Kuehn. ct al. road In Wayne
Township, estimated cost, S105.562.
Bids will be for the completion OF the
roads in accordance with profles, plans
and specifications now on file In the office
of the auditor of said county and shall
include all labor and material for said
work to be done by the contractor or con-
tractors to whom is awarded the contract.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a per-
sonal or surety bond in amount equal to
double the amount of the bid, said bond
to be approved by the Board of Commits
sioners Of said county. Said bond shall be
conditioned for the faithful performance
of the work; said personal sureties shall
be resident freeholders of the State of In
diana, one of whom shall be a resident of
Marion County.
Said bonds shall be for the benefit Of
any person. or persons, corporation who
shall suffer any loss damage by reason
Of any such bidder failing neglecting
to enter into contract to perform such
work awarded by the said Board of Com
missioners or to carry out the same in
any particular to pay for any labor or
material which may have been furnished
to any such contractor or contractors or
to his agents or employees duly authorized
to act for said contractor, in their behalf
in the construction of said work.
Said improvements will be let as a whole
on the above described improvements to
the lowest responsible bidder or bidders
An affidavit of noncolusion will be re-
CURED and, failing to do so, such pro-
posal or bid will be rejected by the board.
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bds.
Time for the completion of said work
will be agreed upon at the letting of said
contract by said Board of Commissioners
and successful bidder or bidders.
LEO X FESLER
- ASxs<ss. Gaxzen ceaatE. xn&zsaA
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


Notice is hereby given that the Board Of
! Commissioners of the County of Marion and
! State of Indiana will. al the commissioners
room in the Court House. in the City Of
Indianapolis. Ind, the goth day of
/ April, 1921, until the hour of 10 o'clock
on said day receive sealed proposals for
/ the construction and completion of i'm
! provements as follows:
/ The J. o. Carr. ct al, road in Warren
! Township. estimated cost of yhich is sS4.-
/ 143.
The Arthur A Marcy ct al, road in
Warren Township, estimated cost of which
Bids Will be for the completion Of the
roads In accordance with profles. plans
and specifications now on file in the office
of the auditor Of said county and shall
include all labor and materials for said
work to be done by the contractor or con-
tractors to whom is awarded the contract.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a per-
sonal or surety bond in amount equal to
double the amount of the bid. said bond to
be approved by the Board OF Commissions
ers of said county. Said bond shall be con-
dtioned for the faithful performance Of
the work; said personal sureties shall be
resident freeholders of the State of In
diana, one of whom shall be resident p
Marion County.
Said bonds shall be for the benefit O. my
person, or persons or corporation who
shall suffer any loss or damage by reason
of any such bidder failing or neglecting
to enter into a contract to perform such
work awarded by the said Board OF Com
missioners, or to carry out the same in
any particular or to pay for any labor or
material which may have been furnished
to any such contractor contractors or
to his agents or employees duly authorized
to act for said contractor, in their behalf.
in the construction of said work
Said improvements VIII be let whole
on the above described improvements to
the lowest responsible bidder or bidders.
An affidavit of noncollusions win be
quired, and, falling so to do, such proposal
or bid will be rejected by the board.
The board reserves the right to TeJecs
any and all bids.
Time for the completion OF said work
will be agreed upon at the letting OF said
contract by said Board of Commissioners
and successful bidder or bidders.
LEO K. FESLER,
Ar,Ai nrin Can Ia
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given by the Board
Of Park Commissioners Of the City Of In
dianapolis, that by its acquisition resolu-
ton No. 5. 1921, il has determined that
II is desired and deemed necessary to
make the following purchase of ground
for park purposes in said city; that the
land to be purchased and to be used tor
such park purposes is:
part Of the east half of the N. z. u
of section 1854 described as follows
towit:
Beginning at point on the east limo
OF said 4 section said point being IL
chains south of the n. E. corner of said
u section and running thence south on
the east line chains AZ links (291.72
feet) thence west SSH feet to point
in the east property line of Churchman
avenue; thence north wardiy along the east
property line of Churchman avenue 1S4.72
feet TO a point; thence a straight line
to the northeast distance of 252 feet to
point In the west property line of st.
Paul street (nOw so foot street, (this
point being go feet south of the south
line OF lot No. 46 of Atkinson's 'Srd add
thence on a straight line to the northeast
a distance of 81 feet to a point in the
east property line Of st. Paul street (this
point being 70 feet south of the south
line Of lot No "a in Atkinson's 3rd add
thence on a straight line to the north
east distance of $50 feet to point, said
point being the southeast corner Of lot
No. SO of Atkinson's End add; thence on
a straight line to the east a distance Of
S09.5 feet to the place of beginning, ex-
cepting all streets and alleys as have al
ready been dedicated to the public, con-
tanning 43s2 acres exclusive Of all dedi-
Gated streets and alleys.
By this resolution it is provided that
Thursday. April Z. 1921. at o'clock p.
m, at the ONCE of the board in the City
Hall in said city be the time when final
action shall be taken confirming modify
ing or resembling said resolution, and wnen
said board will receive and hear remon-
strances from persons interested in or af-
fected by such proceedings. and when it
will determine the public utility and bene-
fit thereof.
SAMUEL F. RAUH.
FRED c. GARDNER,
EDWARD A. STCCKMEYER,
CHARLES E. COFFIN,
Board of Park Commissioners Of the City
Of Indianapolis, Ind.