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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

school of hard knocks. He has
been a teacher for five years and
an editor for II years. He repre-
sented Ottertail county in the
Minnesota legislature and was
the candidate of the organized
farmers of 0ttertail for state
senator in 1918. He has lived at
Robbinsdale since 1920. Many Of
the American readers will recol-
lect that he is the man who
wrote the weekly report of the
Minnesota legislature for this
paper in 1923.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

Hoover, Mr.. Swenson achieved
great renown as a civil engineer
and inventor. and is also known
as the builder and owner of a
number of electric power sta
tions in Wisconsin and elsewhere
in the U.S.. For the last four
years Mr.. Swenson has been
American General Director of
the Norwegian-American Line.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

The above is a likeness of Cur
tbs M. Johnson of Rush City, Pine
county's near neighbor who is a
candidate for the office of gov
ernor on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Johnson is well known to
many Pine county peple and will
likely receive a splendid vote
here. He is an optimist and
booster.
A part of his campaign slogan
reads as follows: "A business
man who knows the problems Of
the business man and the farmer;
who stands for business admins
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

Martin w. Odland, who has
for filed for Congressman in the
Tenth district on the Farmer
Labor ticket visited several com
munities in Pine county last
week.
Mr.. Odland was born on a farm
near Vermillion. S. d.. in 1875,
and grew up in a Norwegian
Danish community. He was edu-
Gated in a country school. the
University of South Dakota, the
University Of Wisconsin and the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
NEWS AMONG
SCANDINAVIANS
/, Interesting Items Concern
ing People From the
North.

Greater New York lodges of
the Swedish Vasa Order have de-
cided to purchase Castle Hall at
149th st. and Walton Ave. in the
Bronx, for the purpose of making
it the center of their various So
cial and business activities. The
building, furnished, represents a
cost to the Vasa lodges of
100000. 1t will be occupied by
October /.
Editor Quits.
Knud Rydman, who a few
weeks ago was appointed editor
of 'Dansk Tidende' in Chicago
has resigned from that position.
No reason is given but attention
has been called to the fact that
his predecessor left abruptly
following a disagreement with
the publishers.
To Demonstrate Invention.
Niels w. Aasen, a Norwegian
civil engineer, has arrived in
New York where he at the in
vitation of the u. S. department
of war will demonstrate several
of his military inventions for
which the claim is made are so
effective and far-reaching that if
universally applied will practi-
cally eliminate the use of sol
diers.
Add to Donation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Anderson
recently donated to the Mime
sofa Conference of the Augusta
ma Synod 400 acre farm near
Red Wing, Mimi, so that an
orphanage may be built on the
land. Last week when the
trustees of the Conference gave
a dinner in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson it was announced
that they had added to their do
nation the amount of $4,000 in
cash.
Bast in United States.
Bishop Bast of Copenhagen,
Denmark, head of the Methodist
church of the three Scandinavian
countries has arrived in the u. S.
for the purpose of attending the
international Methodist Confer
ence. Upon his arrival in New
York the bishop said that within
his diocese there are about
10000 Methodists. Bishop Bast
is in this country on his seventh
visit.
Couple Asphyxiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Gull
brandsen, 1928 N. California Ave-,
Chicago, died last week as the re-
suit of asphyxiation. The au-
thorities have not been able to
ascertain the reason for the flow
of gas that killed Mr.. and Mrs.
Gulbrandsen. Both of them
were natives of Christiania, Nor
way, and had lived in Chicago
for many years.
One-Rail Train.
A. ]. Englund, a Spokane,
Washington. engineer, who came
to this country from Jemteland,
Sweden, some years ago, has OBJ
tanned patent papers for invent
ing a monorail train to be used
chiefly for the transportation of
freight. The train is driven by
gasoline or electric motor and its
inventor claims demonstrations
have proved its undisputable
practicability.
Becomes State Architect.
John c. Christensen, a native
of Copenhagen. Denmark. who
for a number of years has been
architect of the Board Of Educa-
ton of Chicago has resigned in
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

Minnesota was blessed with a
mild winter this year, but wax
ing up this morning May 81
and seeing the ground covered
with snow makes a fellow wonder
when summer weather will COM
mence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
AsKov. PINE COUNTY MINNESOTA, THURSDAY MAY s. 1924

ing his responsible official posi-
ton for many years has been
very active and prominent in
Danish affairs in his home city.
Physician for 40 Years.
DIR. ]. S. johnson, formerly of
Minneapolis, founder of the Nor
wegian Singers League of Ameri-
ca, last week celebrated his 10th
anniversary as physician. DR..
johnson is a son of Norwegian
immigrants and in 1914 was
special delegate of the state of
Minnesota to the Jubilee EXPOSE
ton at Christiania; for a period
of 6 years he was ships surgeon
of the Observation-Disclosures line.
Since 1920 DIR. johnson has lived
at White Salam, Washington.
New EiltOr.
Carl G. Fredin has been APP
pointed editor-in-chief of the
Swedish weekly "Svea" at Wor-
cester, Mass, to succeed Erland
Richter who now is a member of
the editorial staff Of the paper.
The shake up in the offices of
"Svea" is said to be due to a con-
ference with the Swedish Jour-
nalists League of America. At
the present time the editorial
board consists of five members.
Holbell at Atlanta.
Postmaster Einar Holbell of
Denmark, has arrived in this
country for the purpose of at
tending the convention of the
National tuberculosis Association
at Atlanta, Ca, this week. Mr.
Holbell is the originator of the
Christmas seal idea which was
started in Denmark in 1904 and
which has since been successfully
introduced in the United States
and many other countries where
the funds obtained through the
sale of Christmas seals are used
in the fight against tuberculosis
Married S. Years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Walle of Oak.
land, Calf, have celebrated their
65th wedding anniversary in the
presence of a large number OF
friends, children, grandchildren
and other relatives. Both are
natives of Hamar, Norway where
they lived for 80 years. after
marrying coming to California in
1889. Mr.. Vale is 8S years and
Mrs. Walle 81.
NOrling Dead.
John E. Norling, IS, died last
week at Chicago where he had
made his home for a number OF
years. In 1900 Mr.. Norling be
came one of the owners of Sven
ska Tribunen and soon thereafter
also purchased Fosterlandet
Within a year he had obtained
sole ownership of the two publ
cations which he sold five years
later to c. F. Erickson.
| Anker Larsen May Come.
| J. Anker-Larsen, author of the
Danish prize novel, DE Vises
Stem" which was issued in an
American edition late in April
will probably come to the United
States for a lecture tour some
time this year according to pri-
vate advices received from Co
penhagen. While definite an
nouncements are not made it is
understood that negotiations are
in progress.
Magnus Swenson is 20.
Mr.. Swenson. during a part of
the war u. S. Food Commissioner
| for the northern European coun-
tries, recently celebrated his 10th
birthday anniversary. Mr.. Sven
son is a native of Langesund,
Norway. and is one Of the most
widely known Americans of
Morse descent. Being an early
associate of the present secre-
tary of Commerce Herbert
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

tration of public affairs and ex-
penditures; who has never held
public office and has no pledges
or promises to fulfill"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
One-Rail Train.
Becomes State Architect.

John c. Christensen. a native
of Copenhagen. Denmark. who
for a number of years has been
architect of the Board of Educa-
ton of Chicago has resigned in
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
Hints at Josephus Daniels as
His Choice for Democratic
Presidential Nomination
in Speech

AUSTIN. April 26.-Govcrnor Pat NJ
Neff tonight came back 10 his own
doorstep" TO continue his fight for an
uninstructed delegation TO the national
democratic convention. His return 10
speak 10 the people among whom he has
lived for the last three and one half
years was something Of a triumph. The
hall Of representatives. where he spoke,
WIS full TO overflowiTs..
There was some evidence of his pos
sible personal leanings as to prcsidcn-
tial candidates in a reference to Joseph
Us Daniels. former secretary Of the
navy. In many Of his speeches the last
two weeks the governor has suggested
that he had candidate of his own. He
has declined. however. to name him, cx-
planning once that his suggestion Of
possibilities in the national convention
vas party Hypothetical"
Tonight he mentioned Josephus Dan
iels in connection with AL Smith of New
York. He first drew a word picture of
the man he said the democrats must
put up If they are to win. That man,
N declared. must lie q prohibtionist ut
heart and must he strong for law en-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
Last and Final Grand Extra
Vote Club Offer i'm Herald
Contest Begins Tomorrow
Splendid chance for new entries to plunge in and
win valuable prizes for two weeks effort
entry period will close at o'clock next Sa!ur-
day and no new contestants viii be allowed
to enter after that

Now for the last AMI final grand so
club offer IN the lirrald'S big $4,000
automobile and prize campaign.
Here /, j.:
- Until o'clock Saturday night every
so worth Of new subscripiionS tururd
ia Or mailed. counts ~n.Iuu extra bonus
votes. over and above I'M regular votes
This il poSiiivrl, the laSt rlul offer W
the entire campaign. After Saturday
there VIII be 10 more club offers anJ
during he final week only the final vo'
schedule will prevail This is the las:
chance 10 make a wiirlwind finish and
finish and win the Hui-k. Star and ,'Lry-
rolct. Don't expect Il $50 club offer
or amy other Kind of an offer next wref.
for il viii not be- forthcoming.
Effort this week right up So . o'ci, h.
saturday night. viii turn the tide III YOU.
favor if YOU act II once. Your namr
may not even bc ia the list but that does
not mean You cannot enter and have il
right on top even tomorrow.
Contestants and those expecting To
become contestants during these last
two weeks should reflect that the CAR,
are new and have never been driven
The I'ui-k cost Sllg5. the Star SGIO
and the Chevrolet Slgl.
Room sor New Entries 10 Enter and Win
There i plenty of room for new cll-
tries. both ia the city cf Brownsville and
In tie nui side towns The TERRITORY Has
scarcely been scratched yet. New con
tcStant~ who make Il whirlwnd drive
during this final week Of the final club
offer will find the winning of a prize
easy. II should be remembered thar
there are l. prizes IN addition 10 rhr
automobiles. They range from $icu iu
So ANA even one rf the latter named
prizes would b. acceptable. And all for
only one or two weeks effort helping
to build up the circulation of the Her
aid. And on top of all tht YOU have Just
uS good chance as anybody else a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
SCHOLASTIC CENSUS
SHOWS BIG INCREASE

Final ts.hulnfion of returns On the
scholastic census far the Brownsville In
dependent : hpnl District. recently com-
lrtrd. Show an increase over the en-
rollmcui for last year even larger than
was shown in the preliminary count. the
in, reuse amounting 10 81 pupils. Tins
increased cnrr.lmrni. Upon which the arr
purtiDnmvut NJ school funds IN made. viii
bring addi- ianal revenue M thc Browns
Vile srhuui. ~ make possible the en-
ploymcnt of additional teachers that are
badly needed in the grade schools.
The census returns show q total 81
3.ilO suhola sics. in comparison WITH
a.u-g lat year OF the total l.s.:i are
boys and ,G,G are girls. M unusual con
ditinn. according "a the census takers.
as the number of girls il usually Target
than the number of boyS.
The report shows a total of > negro
children uf : hola>ti- age IN the ciiy,
N; bows and q girls.
The increase III tholaSiirS IN ~ inii-
cation VI steady growth II brownsville
and community. and shows that addi-
lional families are moving into the d's'
trict.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
child LABOR
AMENDMENT
IS PASSED
,Hv TIE Associated Press!

WASHINGTON. April pa re- ola
luton proposing child labor amend
ment TO the constitution was passed
late today n the house.
Every effort ~ modify the mcas-r /.
which now goc to thc sll.tr. failed. ~
would empower congress to Emit, rcgu-
ate or profit the labor of children un
l,tc or prohibit the labor o. childr n
under Is years of ag.
Thirteen republicans ana VI demo-
Gratis voted against the resolution
I. Voting in the affirmative were lG' rc-
public.ns. l2S democrats. on. social .s'.
and'one independent.
Represent, tive Lougworth IF Ohio.
the republican leader. aided Representa-
tive Fost r. republican, oh ". author MI
the resolution. IN conducting The fight
for the measure.
The opposition was directed by Chair
man of judiciary, Representative Gar
rett o. Tennessee tie democratic .d-
cr and Reprcs, natives Summer VII Tex
a., and Montague of Virginia, democrats.
Opposition was based chiefly on th-
ground thtt the proposed am ndment.
made necessary Il congress is 90 have
authority to deal with thu problem, by
the action Of thc supreme court I'D twic
declaring federal child lator laws un-
constitutional, wouid constitute an iu-
vasior Of state rights.
On the other b nd. proponents or the
resolution c0ntenied that .,deral
standard must b. ser up To bring Ger
tain states which have been backward Il,
the nactmcnt of child labor legislation
~ more riE 4 requirement. The rrso-
luton would enable congress to stt \
minimum standard beyond which states
would be free to 90 in controlling the
problem.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
NeH Continues Campaign For
UnimstrMcted Delegation In
Speech at Austin Saturday

forccmcnt. His reference OF Joscphus
Daniels fits this description.
Suppose for illustration said the
governor. ~as the convention proceeds.
the contest should narrow down be-
tween Josephus Daniels of North Caro-
lima. n former member Of the Wilson
cabinet. dry prohibitionist. and Gov
ernor AL Smith Of New York, well
known advocate Of the wet cause.
Should the Texas delegation. under
such conditions. by virtue of its in
structions continue TO vote for some
one who i out Of the running7'
The governor declared the Texas de-
legation should be left free to throw
their weight into the scales for the dry
prohibitionist, should the contest mar
row down to such eventualitics.
Results Of his speaking tour have
been very satisfactory, the governor
said.
II have accomplished considerable"
he told the audience. 81 have stirred
up the animals. Folks are fussing. Ev-
cry place have spoken they are fall
ing out with each other. And that's
what want. I'm for strife. I'm for
discord until the people are aroused to
action. When everything is hTvmonious
then is when the people had better
watch out. When | started out speak
ing nobody was thinking anything about
the matter. Now the whole state In alive
10 the ISSUE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
CHARGE HUSBAND
WITH ATTEMPT TO
FEED WIFE POISON

WHITE rLAI.>S. April 2G.-charscd
with having attempted To murder his
wealthy wife by poisoning her food
Clarence @. Barring. eastern advertising
representative for the Minneapolis Heat
l;cgnla ing company. tonight was hcPl
without bail after having pleaded guilty
to the charge except as to the intent 20
kill.
The mild hammered. ariStof raticlook-
ing prisoner who is 10 years old main
tains offices in the Grand Central Ter
nina EriIdin. iii New York iCiy. and l.
rcputcd wealthy in his own right. was
incohrrrnt and near collapse a. he was
arraigncd. handcuffcd Ia state troopers.
in County Judge Bleakley's court nj
Yonkcrs.
A special grand jury was called for
Monday.
Authorities Indicated that several
puzzling phases remained to be- cleared
up before il could be presented 10 the
grand Jury. Al they would reveal ,S
Mrs Barring. few years her husband :
senior. filed the charges last April: thar
She was expected soon 10 become \
mother: that Il young woman living ~
the west was named in connection with
the search for Il motive for the poison
ing. and that state police had been work
inr nn the case for ten days.
Barring WAS arrested last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
MANY MOURNING
DEATHTAMMANY
HALL LEADER

IVY YORK. April ia steady
.. t.m of mourmrrs including political
ns-oriuf-S aud women and children ~
had bcfrieudcd and aided. today filed
past the birr ~ Charlie u. Murphy.
Tammany chi.ftain who died Yesterday.
ut the Murphy home.
Mrs. Murphy. suffering from nervous
collapse. lay abed IN The second floor u
the house. attended ~ two nurses Dr.
Ilcrriiy. family physician who attended
the dsinr chieftHin. said. however. her
condition was not serious.
Poli cmen kept the line Of visitors
moving Automobile traffic was r"Su-
lated within radius Of several blocks
Serrcfary Daniel H. Ryan ~ Tam
many Han. announced that the funeral
procession would leave ihr Murphy hom"
at 10 ~ M. Monday and proceed NJ
Fifth Avenue 10 -. Patrick Cathedral
Auxiliary Bishop Dunn VIII officiate al
the solemn high mass ~ requiem "a
lu:..u IN TIE absence NJ Cardinal Hayes
who i~ expected to arrive from Europe
Tuesday nn the l.rviarhHn. The pro
ccs~ion viii then proceed a. calvary
Ccmctery. There will be- no parade.
Mounted polite will escort the corteS".
however. and 1Wu policemen viii Tn
stationed along thv route.
Telrgram~ III sympathy poured ini"
the Murphy home from from all part I
of III. country today. Tributes chmc
from Jchn l.. I;o kefcllcr. Jr.. Gcors''
Vi. Cohan. Dudley Field Malone. former
United States Senator James smith.
members NJ congress and public Official.
III srorc> NJ cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
Conflicting Testimony Heard
In Investigation of Wheeler
Employees Of Campbell on
Stand Give Conflicting Re-
ports Of Senate Employ
ment as Co ie =
(By .T1re !, ciated Pressp

WASHINGTON. April .6. Conflict -
ing testimoi a> 10 the nature of the
v, Senator Wheeler, democrat Mon
tai oil operator. was given today to ihc
scna.n committee cStigating thr iu-
dicr -ut nf the Senator ~ federal
grand jury in his state.
senator Wheeler is charged with ac-
ccpting Zee Ia prosecute laud mattci s
before the interior department for
Campbell after he WAS elected ~ thr
senate
H. T.. Glo>>cr. formerly private >~rre
gary 10 Campbell. testified that Whcclcc
had left the Impression" upon th"~c at
tending a conference in Great Fails that
hc would fix up~ one permit "A Wash
inglun fer the oil operator.
On the other hand u. NJ. Harvey If
Eugene. Oregon. formerly a truStc" Of
Gordon Campbell syndicate number !.
told the committee that the trustees HAD
PASSED terms of Senator Whcclcr's cm-
lloymcnt ana that hr WIS tod represent
the syndicate only III court matters.
Mrs Whcclrr's employment. he
said. so far as | know. was 10 appear
ill "a fff'tiN t'tNtiitf sun hAtu-ht ny - y .
Stevenson and some other actions We
contemplated bringing in behalf of thc
syndicate
Wa, Mr.. GloS~cr present when The
, terms of the agreement were raiiiicd:'
asked Chairman i5orah.
Il think he WAS" Harvey replied.
GloSscr testified that thc Cpnfereuc,
al which Campbcll'S business was di~-
cu~srd was held on January -. i9-H
ana was attended TN Wheeler Campbell
/ W. W. Rhra. and Gio>ser. oil permits
were discussed he said. ANA particular,
/ the Phil McGowan permit.
Mr. Campbell said ~ Alr. Rhca thai
Y II Mr. Wheeler could ger this fixed AZ u
Washington. GioN~rr said. "wc can IA
\ ford III cut i lnt of money. or something
I like that"
What did senator Wheeler say =
asked senator Sterling. republican
South Dakota.
n don't. recall that he made any re
ply
oh. yes. he did later"
"Hut not thar evening
No. but. he left us under the i'm
preston that he could fix il M az Wash
lington because of the influences he ha'
there"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-04-27
MORNING.
CONFEDERATION
THREATENS CITY.
Fire in Heart Of Business Sec
tion Lowell, Massachusetts,
Early This Morning Takes
Heavy Toll
fRv Tho Associated Prtssl


LOWELL, Mass. April 2T.-Fire early
Today swept through two buildings and
threatened congcsted district IN the
heart Of the city. Five firem n were
trapped in the Associate Building when
/ wall collapsed.
The five floor Associate building was
totally destroyed. the adjoining Mon
beau building was in flames, the Acad-
my of Music, Lowelrs Oldest theatre.
Tas burning and the Knights 0. Colum-
us building was threatened. The loss
this hour was in excess OF 100000.
Three Of the firemen trapped in the
bllapse of the Associate building wall.
ere rescued and taken to hospitals.
The other two, know nto have been in
e structure are missing. The fire /,
the heart Of thc city. opposite the
h hall, was reported not under con
and spreading.
he .iie started in the Portuguese
ib on the top floor of the Associate
Hiding. The rooms had been unoccu-
d for consid rable period. but q
ice had been held last evening on
er floor.
general alarm was sounded in
fc!l almost Immediately after discov-
of the fire and aid was summon d
n the neightoring city o. Lawrence.
men were endeavoring to check the
ead Of the flames 70 group OF Il ar
wooden buildings.
hortly ftcr 3 o'clock a military call
sent out sGmmoning ell local mill
units TO id in fighting the fl mes.
was stated that al least two re-
and possibly three were killed Ia
collapse o: the wa.l. The men were
"A ladder leaning against the wall
In il COLLAPSED and they were seen TO
into the flamos.
he Academy of Music was de troycd
fircmcn were seeking 70 prevent the
ther spread Of the flames TO the adj
hing knights Of Columbus building
the Y. NJ. G. A. building across the
{.
he chief effort of the firemen was
cted towards saving the KING is of
imhus building which at $3.50 seem
n cmmincnt danger Sparks and en-,
poured down on its roof, kept con
lily drenched by .asny lines Of hose.
military cell turned out three com
Z tbS>na Nnal guard.
,irned a 'ate building and
building two Of the
If &C buildings Ne city.