Teutonic Forces Win On Four Fronts In War Report
Associated Press dispatch from Petrograd and Berlin outlines Teutons advancing on multiple fronts. Rumanians retreat under heavy pressure with 9000 captured. Germans push into Verdun trenches while halting Russian advances west of Lutak. Macedonian front sees Hungarian defense, and two neutral ships torpedoed with crews saved.
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Fall of Bucharest Mortifies French Press Says War Lesson
The report of Bucharest's fall provokes sorrow and mortification in the French press while urging allies to act swiftly and consolidate resources. Observers note Romania's abandonment shortens relief time, but oil fields seem out of reach, a grave strategic drawback amidst German advances. Swiss dispatches mention German victory impact on prices, offering limited consolation.
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Heidin
Wealthy North Dakota Farmers Arrive for Exposition
Six hundred North Dakota farmers representing land wealth of about 30 million arrived in Chicago by two special trains to attend the International Livestock Exposition at the amphitheatre in the stockyards. Louis W. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, directed the trains.
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Chicago
North Dakota
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Many Sign Petition Asking For Clemency
A large number of signatures have been gathered for a petition by William F. Kittel asking the president to issue a pardon before sentence. The effort, led by counsel V. R. H., includes many First National Bank depositors from Casselton. Kittel pleaded guilty in federal court on November 18 to 41 counts involving misappropriation and falsification of accounts in Casselton.
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Casselton
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Canselton
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Causelton
Bankers Who Loaned Money to Speculators Are Now on the Grill
Federal investigators in Chicago press bankers over their lending during the food price surge. A preliminary probe shows one bank loaned 1.6 million dollars, tied to holding foodstuffs from the market amid a drive to curb price rises.
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Associated Press
Chicago
North Dakota Supreme Court in Session Collision over Term Lengths
Two ND Supreme Court justices elect Robison Birdzell and Grace issued an order in Bismarck declaring retiring judges had no right to hold over or hear the matter. District judges summoned as provisional court ignored the order and convened. Linde argued constitutional sections conflict over terms. canvassing board works to certify elections.
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Supreme Court Court of North Dakota
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Nuessle
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
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Supreme Court of North Dakota
Lemke
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Linde
Probing Value of Franchise Sparks City Debate in Fargo
A city commission hearing questions the Union Light franchise status and the push for a municipally owned plant as the Trades and Labor Assembly cites a July 6, 1918 expiry and suggests reworking or not renewing the franchise. The article notes prior operating under three franchises dating back to 1908. Continued on age 6.
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City Commission
Trades and Labor Assembly
Union Light
Third Minn. Is Back Home After Mustering Out
The Third infantry Minnesota National Guard returns to Fort Shelling Minnesota after five months of service. About one thousand men disembark, greeted by cheering crowds at most stops across the state as they begin mustering out.
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Third Infantry
Minnesota National Guard
Minnesota
Carranza retakes Parral amid conflicting reports from El Paso
Reports say Carranza forces regained Parral and Americans are safe while El Paso advices claim American Howard Gray was killed by Villa bandits. Telegraphs note Gray, a mining man, was slain near Parral on November 6 and his body hanged by Villa’s column, per German consul Koch and refugees.
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Howard Gray
Parral
Chihushua
Villa
Alvarado Mining Milling Co
Gray
Parral Yepsncee
Gar Koch
Kapral
American man witnessed father’s execution, agents report
Government agents say a man was sent to witness his father’s execution, according to a report filed from El Paso. The sensational dispatch notes the witness’s involvement and the alleged procedure surrounding the punishment. The language reflects early 20th century reporting style and a dramatic framing of the event.
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Sobay Say
Democratic national committee funds show receipts and disbursements
Washington December 7 the final report of the Democratic national committee on campaign receipts and disbursements filed with the house shows total receipts of 1 808 348 and total disbursements of 1 684 590. Ascertained liabilities 97 005 claims subject to audit 99 470 loans to be repaid 32 000. The report was submitted by Treasurer Willbur W Marsh. The ex third contributor was Cleveland President Winan contributed 32080. Of the contributions 490 175 was in sums less than 100.
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Indicted for Murder of Wife in Osaipte New Hampshire
Frederick L. Small formerly a Boston broker was indicted today for murder by the grand jury in Osaipte New Hampshire. The case concerns the death of his wife and related circumstances as reported by local authorities.
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Osaipte
N. H
Frederick L. Small
Boston
Lloyd George Seeks Harmony Amid New British Premiership
The article discusses Lloyd George's push for harmony after becoming prime minister. It notes potential impacts on domestic and international policy, including economic factors and agricultural concerns as Washington orders a relaxation of the Canadian potato quarantine. Local traders expect price shifts, with seeds and supply from the northwest guiding the market.
Labor Accepts Invitation to Join Lloyd George Government
London reports the Labour Party will join the new government to secure war effort unity. David Lloyd George seeks a cabinet with Labour support and several Liberals may join, while conservative figures are expected to stay neutral or decline posts.
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Edward Carson
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Baker's Annual Report Announces Admission Reform Demands
Secretary Baker in his annual report calls for ending the presidentially controlled method of selecting candidates for admission to the military academy. He argues for reforms to strengthen merit and reduce political influence. The statement was made public yesterday as the report was released. Continued on Page 11.
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Associated
Washington
Baker
Arabia warship claim alters status of sinking
Germany claims the Arabia sunk in the Mediterranean on November 6 was a British troop transport taxed as an auxiliary warship under international law and may be treated as a warship. The United States says Germany’s position, like in the Marina case, lacks justification for sinking without warning and questions whether the submarine commander violated pledges to the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
State Department
Arabia
Mediterranean
Marina
United States
United
Autos Wrecked on Bridge Two Die Five Hurt
Two automobile crashes on a Buffalo River bridge near Georgetown Minnesota killed F Johnson an 85 year old Borup farmer and his daughter Eva 27 plus injured several others in two, back to back accidents. The first crash at 6 15 injured four Hendrum men. the second at 8 55 killed the elder Johnsons and injured David Johnson 25 Ole Bolstad 47 Gilbert Estensen 35 Ernest Estensen 15 Joseph Stennes 21 and others.
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Bolstad
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Handi
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Joseph Btennes
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Hawaii Statehood Bill Brought to Washington by Kuhio
Prince Kuhio Kalanianaole arrived from Hawaii with Princess Kalanianaole on board the presidential ship to push a bill for Hawaii statehood and another for equal suffrage for the territory. They planned to urge swift action in the capital.
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Associated Preas
San Francisco
Hawaii
America
Prince
Kuhio Kalanianaole
Washisteton
Kalanlanadle
Bank Robbery Near Bothell Yields Four Thousand
Four men held up the State Bank of Bothell ten miles north of Seattle about securing nearly four thousand dollars before escaping in an automobile. Cashier C Hubbel his wife and another customer were inside the bank when the robbers forced the vault and fled into nearby woods. Police recovered a machine gun later in the woods as part of the investigation.
Over 50 000 Farmers Seek Loans Under New Farm Act
Washington reports the farm loan board has received applications from more than 6 000 farmers totaling about 150 million dollars. The bulk of requests come from the south and west with many applications and blanks requested from Iowa.
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