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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
FINAL ARGUMENTS TODAY
OVER MOOSE LAKE FIRES
Involve 1916 Deaths and 40
Claims for Personal Injuries
r.. 49, -.,. = - 80
During 1918 Forest Fires
(By United Press)

Duluth, May Final arguments
in the Carleton county, Moose Lake
district forest fire claims were to pc
heard by the court Of five Judges here
today. H
The claims aggregating $7,50O.-
900 were brought against the Q. $.
railroad administration as result OF
the forest fires in this district in
1918. n.y. :-E + .=G--7 -
Claims for fire sufferers in the Clio
uuet district have already, been up
before the court, following decision
holding the railroads responsible for
fires in that district. Sparks from a
locomotive started the flames, 1T was
held.
Immediately after the conclusion
of the C1oquet district cases the
Carleton-Moose Lake district cases
were called for trial. The trial open
ed September 20, and continued with
few Interruptions until April. This
is said to have been the longest trial
ever held in Northern Minnesota. FL
nal arguments to be heard today in
yolve 146 deaths, 40 claims for per-
sonaa injuries and 1,12T claims for
property damage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
YOUNG PEOPLES LEAGUE
HOLDS INSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

The Young Peoples league Of St.
Paul Evangelical church left the
church. at .1-.A5- Sunday afternoon in
autos, for Bootleg Lake school house,
where union religious service was
held, at which Rev. VIM. Kamphenkel
preached. The school house was fill
ed to OVERLOOKING, and one Of the best
Christian fellowship meetings of the
league was held. Other features OF
the service were songs accompanied
by mandolin and ukulele, in which
everyone took a part. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen of Bootleg Lake sang duet
which was much enjoyed. After the
Sermon an Instructive and interest
ing period Of discussion was held. A
picnic lunch was served 1T $3.50, and
Lie members returned to their homes
feeling greatly repaid for having held
such a service. g.t,s.-5:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
WOMEN GOLFERS WILL
COMPETITOR PRIZES

Golf prizes for the women players
will be offered each month during
the playing season, is the decision OF
the greens and contest committee, and
all women are requested to place
their score cards in the box after
each game. The handicaps will he
fixed at some later time.
/ The prizes thus far offered have
been voluntarily made by business
firms and the committee in charge
is anxious to receive other contribu-
lions, but desires it understood that
no canvass for prizes will be made.
Those who want to be on the list OF
donators are requested to advise b.
w. LaHin or The Pioneer office to
that effect. J. .4. ----.
p The following business men have
already come to the rescue OF the wo-
men golfers and have offered prizes:
B. f.. Anderson, W.: 2. Robinson, DR..
b. Il. Stanton, Alex Doran, R. H.
Schumacher, Thomas Erwin, A. P.
White and e. H. Denu.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
Meanwhile, Military Prepare.
tions for Invasion Of Ruhr
Valley Are in Process =.
NOTE TO BE COMPLETED
AT AFTERNOON 81 on
France Has Started Her
Toward Germany to Co
Payment Of Debt 8
(By United Press)

London, May 2.-The allied
preme council has agreed on the
ciple terms of an ultimatum to be "a
mitted to Germany. it was authOfi
tatively stated today, in the morn
ing session. =,
1t was learned authoritatively
that Premier BRAND had agreed to
an ultimatum- -
Military preparations for the inva-
sion Of the Ruhr valley will proceed
in the meantime, so there will be no
delay in case Germany rejects the ul-
timatum. =g,S: ~
The ultimatum will include provi-
sions for guaranteed payment of the
German indemnities and penalties
for their non-observance.- The allied
representatives took only a brief re-
cess, another session being called for
5 p. m. when it was believed the note
would be completed T. .-......
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
CONTROVERSY ON TAX
and TARIFF RESUMED
(By United Press)

Washington, May 2.-The Con-
gresisonal controversy on whether
tax or tariff revision would come first
was renewed today by Secretary Mel
Ions statement to congress recon-
mending tax revision.
Melons assertion that tax laws
should be quickly revised was used
as ammunition by those members or
the ways and means and finance COM
mittees who have constantly urged
such procedure. These members are
still in the minority, however, and
there is nothing today to Indicate
that the Mellon statement would
cause congress to change its program
to be called for by direct prolnin-
emit tariff bill before taking up tax
revision. Mellon recommended that
congress readjust the income tax rate
to a minimum combined normal tax
and surtax Of 4? per cent for the
taxable year 1921 and 33 per cent
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
COMMITTED TO RED WING.
STATE TRAINING SCHOOL
Release of Woock and Lappen
Depends Upon Behavior
at State School

Saturday afternoon at 1 80 o'clock,
Judge j. E. Harris, as judge Of the
juvenile court, committed Walter
Woock and James j. Lappen to the
state training school at Red Wing.
The former left this morning in
charge Of O. M. Skinvik and Lappen
will be tal,en tomorrow morning.
Contrary to the understanding Of
some people, the school at Red Wing.
is not school for criminals. There
are no boys there who have been
charged with crime. 1t is purely a
training school for boys from which
release is entirely dependent upon the
behavior Of the boy. Medals are Civ
en- periodically for good behavior,
and upon acquiring a certain num-
Der of medals, the boy may, be pa
rolled from the institution and eventu-
ally application may be made by the
parents, or guardians of the boy, to
have him released from the institu-
ton. e.. }. .>.....s..: 4, Fl 'g52ss ls TIN,
The commitments to the Red Wing
school are made by the juvenile court
whereas the commitments to the
state reformatory are made by dis
trict court judges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
EDUCATION BILL MAY -, 49, t.
AID SOCIAL WELFARE
Suggestions Made that Women
Interested in Measure
Would Benefit

Washington. May 2. Capital News
Service. )-Sentimen throughout the
country in favor of a Department or
Education, which is being manifested
impressively as the days go by and
which would seem to indicate such
support for the Towner measure as to
mean it's ultimate enactment into
law, has caused suggestions to be
made that the program SO strongly
backeS by organizations of women for
social welfare legislation be incor-
porated with the educational measure.
The view is being expressed that
If the women's program, for which
sympathy has been expressed by the
President, were joined with that for
the education bill, such backing
would be provided as to mean success
for the measure at the present spe-
cial session Of congress. The objects
aimed at in the social welfare move
ment, it is pointed out, call for edu-
cational effort IL they are to be at
tanned. They include briefly protec-
tion OF motherhood, safeguarding wo-
men in industry, safeguarding the
prosperity of the farmer, greater con-
sider.t for women who toll on the
farm, and protection Of childhood In
it's inherent right to education,
health and happiness.
That this program, modified pos
sibly to suit the needs Of the occa-
sion, calls for the education of the
people if 1T is to be carried out, and
the public support necessary even
though legislation on the subject
should be secured, must be brought
about by educational processes. is the
view of many who have studied the
program sympathetlically. Also. it
| Is agreed in many quarters, the So
cial program would gain support from
sources welding influence If it's car
rying out were made function OF the
organization called for in the educa-
tion bill.
Representative Towner has not eX-
pressed himself as to the practicable
| ity OF joining the issues involved i'm
the two legislative proposals. educa-
tion and social welfare, without
weakening the former, but mutual
friends of the two have voiced their
belief in it's possibilities
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
SEAMEN WOULD =
EX1E|;ylDSTRlKE
- TX -
Secretary of Labor Davis May
Attempt Settlement After
Investigating Wage
(By United sPress)

New York, May 2.-Extension of
the, seaman,s strikessto include all
harbor workers in the country will
be attempted tonight. Officials of
the International Seamen's Union
who called the general strike yester-
day afternoon to fight a Is per cent
wage reduction will ask towing con-
Germ employees and affiliated unions
to cut out all sympathy in the east
to secure complete paralysis of AM
erican shipping; about $4,000 ma
rine workers will be idle.
Thousands of other workers in
Guiding longshoremen and harbor
employees will be immediately eff
fected. The daily loss will amount
ITO approximately a million a day.
The strike. order was affected by a
wage cut of Is per cent which was
put into effect at midnight Satur-
day by the American Steamship Own
erns association at the expiration Of
the old contract.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
GERMAN LEADERS TO BE
TRIED FOR WAR GUILT
(By United Press)

Berlin, May German leaders
charged with war guilt will face
trial as soon as the reparations ques-
ton is idle, it was announced to-
day. The first step will be sending
lawyers to London to question Brit
ish witnesses.
In an interview with the United
Press, Minister Of Justice Heinze de-
clared that once begun the trial Will
be rushed to conclusion.
"We're anxious to clear them up
as rapidly as possible he said,
there has been no change in the sit
uation since 1 addressed the Reichs-
tag. Germany is ready to do her ut
most in justice in the terms of the
peace treaty dealing with war GRIM
mails. The trial should be under
way by the middle Of May"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
Passes Resolution to Declare
Separate Peace With Ger
many and Austria
REPUBLICANS LINE UP
SOLID BEHIND MEASURE
Measure Now Goes to House
Where Favorable Action
Is Expected Soon

Washington. May 2.-The senate
Saturday night, by vote Of 40 to
23, adopted the Knox resolution de-
claring the war with Germany and
Austria formally at an end. The
measure now goes to the house, where
favorable action is expected prompt
ly. President Harding has already in
Dictated that he will sign the resolu-
ton without delay.
The Knox resolution is specific in
it's provisions for maintaining exist
ing relationships with allies, which
is an attitude in support Of all their
just claims against the late enemies.
1t reserves all the rights obtained by
the United States under the terms Of
the Versailles treaty.
The vote on the peace resolution
did not come until after p. m. and
was preceded by partisan clashes. The
Republicans lined up almost solidly
behind the measure and all but five
Of the Democrats voted or were paired
against it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
DECLARES NEW RUSSIA
WILL LOOK TO AMERICA
Prince Lvoff Claims Situation
Is Clearing and Refugees
Want to Get Home
BY Prince G. Lyoff
(Former Prime Minister of Russia)

(Wfntten Tor Ghe united PreSS)
Paris, May al believe that thu
situation in Russia is now rapid.
clearing and that the time is not IA
distant when we Russians shall SET
our vast country again at work, help
ing in the reorganization of the
world. Thousands of Russians, ev.
cry where, 'exiles as we'll as those al
home, are bending all their energies
to a single end, without regard fol
political creed. We all realize,
think, that at a time as pOrtentous
as this, all haggling over differences
of politics must cease If we do not
wish to observe our aim. 1t Is a
time when the world needs Russia,
and when Russia needs the world.
News which l receive from the in
terror of Russia is encouraging.
Thinking men are doing their ut
most. In many cases, no doubt, their
zeal is poor guide for their efforts,
but there is encouragement in the
fact that at least they all are trying
for the achievement of the same ends.
The result will surely be good.
My message to Americans at the
present moment is to urge them to
study russia, to get better acquaint-
ed with its possibilities. to cherish
the friendship which already exists
between the two peoples, to continue
the bonds of sympathy and faith and
good will.
Then when the time comes as come
it will ere long, we shall count on
America TO help gloriOusly as she has
always helped those who struggle
valiantly for the right. The New
Russia will need many things from
America-it will need great gifts of
charity, it will need the utmost cred
it's Of American banking groups, 1t
will need American brains and ener-
gy and organizing ability. .H.&
Study the Russian character, and
you will learn to love the Russian.
He has his faults, but he has great
virtues as we'll. And they are the
faults and virtues of a virile race
which seeks and is worthy Of your
friendship and help. T.
7 am chirman of the committee on
Russian Zemtsvos and town for the
relief of Russian refugees. Our or
ganization is a continuation of a
movement started early in the war to
aid our soldiers. The organization
now embraces all the leaders among
the two million Russian refugees who
are scattered throughout Europe. We
do not concern ourselves with poll
tics, for we are composed of men Of
all parties and all schools Of political
thought. -
We have been watching events in
Petrograd, and have been hoping that
some opportunity would come which
would enable us to help the thous-
ands who are suffering from hunger
and disease and privation there. Our
resources are limited, but we are
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
NEWBERRY'S SENTENCE
SET ASIDE BY COURT

Washington, May 2. - Senator
Truman H. Newberry's sentence to
two years Imprisonment and fine Of
$4,000 on a charge Of illegally u.s.
ing money to defeat Henry Ford in
the last senatorial election in 1918
was set aside by the United States
supreme court today. The court held
unconstitutional a section of the fed
eral practices act under which New
berry and 16 associates were convict
ed by the, federal district court Of
Michigan. H.. T.
The prison sentences and fines i'm
posed on friends Of the senator were
also set aside Justice McReynolds
read the majority decision.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
LEGION AUXILIARY TO
!: MEET TUESDAY NIGHT

The Women's Auxiliary of the
Ralph Oracle post of the American
Legion will meet in regular business
session tomorrow evening at the
rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Cont
merce association at o'clock. After
the business meeting, lunch will he
served and social hour will be held
At this meeting, plans will be
made to entertain the members of
the Ralph Oracle Legion post when
the AUXILIARY holds it's regular June
meeting. It is especially urged that
there be large attendance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
DAVIS.CROVER

Miss Gladys C. Davis was united in
marriage to William H. Grover at the
Presbyterian parsonage Sunday fore
noon at 9 o'clock. Rev. L. P. War
ford performed the ceremonies. At
tendants were Miss Marjorie Runyan
and Albert Grover. The newlyweds
were served wedding dinner at the
home Of the brides parents in the
town Of Northern, and left Sunday
afternoon for the southern part of the
state where they will spend several
weeks visiting relatives. When they
return. they will make their home on
Mr.. Growers brothers farm in North
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
PAPER MAKING PLANTS
CLOSED BY WALK-0UTS
nv United Press)

Glens Falls, NJ Y, May with
but few exceptions, paper making
plants in this vicinity are closed to-
day following a walk-out Of en-
pIoyees who demand an increase in
wages while employers are insisting
on a decrease. The mills of the In
ternational Paper Company in this
city, at Fort Edwards and Palmer
Falls are closed down, nearly 1000
members being out of work.
Unless an agreement is reached by
May IL the plants of several
other paper making companies in the
state will be closed down by a strike.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
AT UNIVERSITY SHORT COURSE

Minneapolis, May 2.-Physicians
and surgeons Of the northwest were
studying methods of surgery, medi-
cine, pediathics and obstetrics at the
u of Minnesota today.
The annual short course for physi-
clans and surgeons will continue most
of this month. f-s.. 1*
Infant welfare work will be en-
phasized. Methods of organizing and
conducting infant welfare clinics will
be given.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
MOOSE LODGE WILL HOLD
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY

The regular meeting Of the Loyal
Order Of Moose will be held tomor-
row night at 8 O'clock. Regular bust
ness will be transacted and initiation
will be conferred upon a number OF
candidates. All who have been ad-
vised that they been ballotted upon
favorably are asked to be present Tor
their initiation. Business pertaining
to the bazaar and the membership
contest will also be tahen up.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
MONTEVIDEO BOYS HAVE
POOR FISHING EXCUSE
(By United Press)

Montevideo, Mimi, May 2.--Boys
caught seining in the Lac qui Parle
lake had modern excuse but no pre-
scription. They said a physician
prescribed carp for one Of the num-
Der. They were using a, 30 foot sein
when the game warden happened
along. The jury found them guilty
and fined each $35 and costs. The
boys were Adolph Olson, John Ha-
gen, Edward Emmett and Walter En-
gles0n.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
DEMONSTRATIONS
! ARE LACKING ON MAY DAY
.(By United Press)

Columbus, Ohio, May "A return
to normal conditions throughout the
country was indicated by the lack of
anarchist demonstrations May l.
United States Attorney General
Dougherty declared today. Dough-
erty, at his home, received these re-
ports from the department of justice
operatives May Day. ~ q
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
(By United Press)

Washington, May 2.-Secretary of
Labor Davis was expected to make
an attempt late today or tomorrow to
settle the strike OF the marine and
seamen which went into effect at
midnight last night.
Davis said. he was familiarizing
himself with the wage scales of sea-
men and engineers but refused to
discuss the situation further than
that. Government officials were
hopeful that Davis with the cooper
alton of Secretary of Commerce Hoov-
err would effect an agreement within
a few hours between shipowners and
workers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
(By United Press)

Chicago, May with police
guarding the stock yards while pack
ers were hiring men to take the places
of 1900 striking stock handlers no
outbreaks marked the first day Of the
labor trouble. A. G. Leonard, presi-
dent of the Union stock yards said
about 800 men had been employed.
Officials Of the packing companies
are doing the work of the strikers I'M
til new men can be broken in.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
DYNAMITE CAP EXPLODES
AND INJURIES RITTER BOY

Floyd Ritter, 70, who lives on the
Smomberg farm near Bemidjl, found
sack containing two dynamite caps
and investigated to find out what
they would do. The caps exploded,
blowing off parts Of three fingers
and injuring the boys eyes. He was
brought to Bemidji where the wounds
were dressed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
NORTH DAKOTA WILL PLAY
PRESERVATION BASEBALL"
(By United Press)

Ryder, n. D., May 2.-Home
grown products and Sabbath 0bserv-
ance are the outstanding marks OF
the observation Baseball league"
this season. Only home boys need ap-
ply and no games will be played Sun
day. Towns represented are Plaza.
Makoti Ryder, Douglas, Max and
Benedict.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
PRIESTS TO HOLD REUNION
(By United Press)

Chicago, May 2.-Roman Catholic
priests and dignitaries from the
United States, alumni of the Amer
lean College of the Church of Rome,
will gather in Chicago May II and
IL for the thirty-sixth annual re-
union. Rex. Moses E. Kiley, direc-
tor of the Associated Catholic Char
titles of the Chicago archdiocese, is
head of the alumni association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02

The Imperial Council of the Shrin-
ers will convene at Des Moines June
IA. Between $4,000 and 100000 peo-
pie are drawn to every city which en-
.tertains Shriners, and the crowd
leaves millions of dollars behind 1t.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
LOCATED NEAR
SANISH. N. D.. REPORT SHOWS
(By United Press)

Sanish, N. d., May 2.--Goldfields
are located somewhere near San
ish," according to Milo Baxter, who
has just received a report from the
University on some material. The
alloy was found 2S.5 gold, CAS- sill
YER, and a small percentage copper
and aluminium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
BEMIDU ALL-STARS BEAT '--*
WILTON IN TEN INNINGS

Junk Meyers" all-stars' baseball
nine, defeated Wilton 10 to 8 in a
ten-inning game at Wilton Sunday
afternoon. A number of Bemidji
fans motored to Wilton to witness
the game. ~, &,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
DISTRICT COURT OPENING AT
vELVA. NORTH DAKOTA, TODAY
(By United Press)

Velva, N. D., May 1.-The Thome
Hystad will case involving settle
ing the district court term opening
today. Judge Burr presides.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
CALLS FOR CONDITION OF "a
) NATIONAL BANKS APRIL 20

Washington, May 2.-The comp
troller of currency today issued a call
for the condition Of national banks
at the close Of business Thursday,
Anri1 %. ~ st,... .-r. ~ y ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
NORTH DAKOTA FEDERATION
OF LABOR IN SESSION
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. D., May Especial en-
tertainment will be provided by the
local committee tonight for the dele
gates here for the annual convention
of the North Dakota Federation of
Labor which opened yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
(By United Press)

Paris, May, 2.-France started her
military forces toward Germany to
compel payment of that country's
war debt. Recollections of the STIR
ring days as Of 1914 were recalled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02

Edmonton, Alberta.-It is officially
announced that out of 100000 acres
of oil lands located in the Peace riv-
er. block OF Alberta and British Co.
lumbia, American oil interests have
already secured $4,000 acres.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
WELL OF GAS MAY BE ...
~ SUFFICIENT FOR BALFOUR
(By United Press)

Balfour, N. D., May 2.-Balfour
hopes that flow of gas recently dis
covered in an old well will be suffi-
Gent for the towns heating and
lighting purposes. Experiments are
being made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-05-02
SEBOSKE TAKEN TO STATE
PENITENTIARY THIS MORNING

Stanley Seboske, sentenced to Still
water penitentiary for grand larceny,
was taken to that institution this
morning by a sheriff's deputy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-29
Pews only for the Nobl,ltv.

6CWs WY tos toe Noututy.
So far as is known. pews were 6rst
placed In churches for the use OF Nor.
man mobiles. Ordinary worshipers sat
on three-legged stools.