Fifty Young Women to Enroll for RC Xmas Roll Call
Fargo Red Cross opens a Saturday roll call with fifty young women canvassing the business district from 2 to 5 PM. Directors aim to recruit at least 2000 members as progress improves with reports showing 2063 memberships and 2628 in fees across 10 districts.
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RC Xmas
Fargo
American Red Cross
Red Crows
Red Cross
Hi 4
S. Johnson
Solen
Sioux County
Indimang
Fort Yates
Albert Grass
John Rass
France
Soldiers arrive in U.S. from war zones on multiple ships
The transport Martha Washington and Mercury return with 8 710 officers and men from France including 600 wounded. Henry Mallory brings 901 sick or wounded. Manchuria carries 158 officers and 4 008 men from Brest. Megantic arrives with 10 passengers and army and Red Cross workers. Megantic also reports detachments from the 66th and 116th artillery and units of the 17th field artillery.
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Associated Press
Newport
Thaitransporta
Martha
Washington and
Mercury
France
Henry Mallory
Bordeaux
United
148Rd Regiment Field Artillery
6Th Field Artery Brigade
Comprisiing
Manchuria
Brest
66Th Nol Artillery
116Th Field Artillery
17Th Field Artillery
1St Cavalry
Fcera
62Nd Infantry Brigade
Megantic
Liverpool
Red Cross
Weather forecast summary across Midwest regions
Readable weather text describes mixed conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Iowa. Rain snow and clouds appear with variable temperatures across regions tonight and Saturday and limited drastic change overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Philly
South Dakota
Red Flag Incident Tangles Farmers Near Kiel
Max Sitch and William Engéroff, residents near Kiel in McHenry county, are held on $3,000 bonds in the Ward Sunte sell jail at Mi for alleged intent to resist the United States and display a Bolshevik red flag. Deputy U S marshal P H Bowler arrested both men, natives of Russie, who allegedly displayed the flag with the inscription opposing war. The flag had been in the hands of U S district attorney Col M A Hildreth when warrants were issued. A second note mentions a Mexican rebel taken, General Iz-nacio Mordlen Zaragoza, reported by dispatch from General Garza in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Sitch
William Engéroff
Kie
McHenry County
Sunte
Minot
United States
Mnot
P. H. Bowler
Fargo
Russie
Biles
M. A. Hildreth
Dogden
Jeteen County
Kiel
Laos
Bitch
Germans Send One More Whine
Washington reports that despite Secretary Lansing’s emphatic opposition Germany has sent another appeal to the United States government for modification of the armistice terms and for food. Washington also notes plans to retain the Aberdeen proving ground in Maryland and to expand the Neville Island ordnance plant in Pennsylvania to full wartime scope, under Assistant Secretary Crowell who oversees surplus materiel disposal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
United Heatin
Tmashen
Big Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Government Ordnance
Neville Island
War Department
Crowell
Fargo Women Welcome Home Soldiers in Red Cross Effort
Fifty Fargo women volunteer weekly to greet soldiers en route from cantonments. From morning through evening, the Co B auxiliary and Fargo Red Cross run canteen baskets with candy tobacco and postal cards. Teams of two work shifts to handle arrivals, with about 60 volunteers needed each week. The report also notes a British air board draft for an international air convention urged by Lord Weir.
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Fargo
Ree
Co. B
Pargo
Red Cross
British Air Board
E Wan
Lord Weir
Former Forum Man Allen Welsh Survives Bullet Incident
Corporal Allen Welsh of Camp Custer Michigan narrowly escaped death when a rifle discharged in his barracks pierced his feather pillow and only slightly wounded his shoulder. He described the accident as pure mischance and noted the bullet entered the pillow’s feathers, with the shell kept as a memento.
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Allen Welsh
Forum
Alien Rt. Welsh
T. HL Welsh
Second Avenue South
The
Hie
Camp Custes
Weluh Ie Sural
Welal
Investigation Reveals Ice Substitute Sold by Fargo Detroit Ice
Federal Food Administ Ladd reports Fargo Detroit Ice Company delivered Red River stone ice instead of Detroit lake ice to customers in Fargo. Drivers warned patrons and hospitals served Detroit ice when lake supply fell short due to unusual weather. Use of river ice in drinking water risks safety. public warned.
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Washington
Fargo-Detroit Ice Company
Detroit
Fargo
Ladd
North ‘He Company
Ciiine
Yestar
Day
Dr. Ladd
Red River
John Lofthouse
Lofthouse
Farxo
Detroit Lake
Jake Tee
Ure Anid Company
Clais
Federal
U S View of the Freedom of Seas
Paris correspondence explains the American view of freedom of the seas and how the League of Nations would act against a government resisting peace. The British public is urged to accept constraints for collective security, with potential force and sanctions described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Patrons
Paris
Manchester Guardian
League
Im At
Wea
French Plan for Society of Nations Presented to Clemenceau
Baron D Estournelles De Constant and M Bourgeois, French delegates to the peace conferences, handed a plan to Premier Clemenceau outlining a society of nations. It calls for compulsory arbitration, limited armaments, and a governing council to unify national administration and law. divergent views on military force to be reconciled with the aim of inscribing the principles at the head of the French program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron D'Estourneiles
Associated Press
Leon Bourgeois
Clemenceau
de Estournelles Deconstant
M. Bourgeois
the Hague
Council of Administration of the Nations
United Nations
Wilson
First Flu Case Brought To The State by Marine
The first Spanish influenza case in North Dakota emerged at New Bockford via a marine not yet fully recovered who had visited days before the outbreak. Dr. O J McGurren notes the disease spread across the state within three weeks, eastern to western regions, while teachers and dentists served as volunteer nurses in the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
New Bockford
O. J. McGurren
McGurren
Megurran
Letts in Fear of The Bolsheviki
A fragmentary report notes Letts fear Bolshevik influence as German occupation limits local militia. It describes German forces advancing behind roadside guards and a lack of independent Letts organization during the unrest.
Wilson to England Trip Amid Paris Peace Efforts
President Wilson plans a London visit late December after Christmas with King George and the British government, while consulting with Col. House and Italian leaders on Italy’s claims. In Paris, King Victor Emmanuel and his son arrive as Italy’s diplomats meet Wilson to align positions before the inter Allied conference opens in January.
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London
Deat Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
George
Buakpala
Paria
Wilson
England
Hauge
Andre Tardieu Frenchbleh
United States
American Am
France
Belgium
Paris
Wiaims
Italy
Ialy
Orlando
Sonnins
Col
M. Hause
Orlaride
Sonnina Watte
Wilken
Tore
Stephen Pichon
Victor Emmanuel
Prince of
Piedmont
Oatablic
Rela Fiona
Atatesmeen
Mildie
Thie
Joya
Lon-don
Winon
Head of French Mission Shot During Polish Ukrainian Conflict
The French commission arrived at Lemberg during the fighting between Polish and Ukrainian troops and was about to return to France after completing its inquiry. It was reported the head of the mission was shot by Ukrainian troops during the clashes according to a Polish bureau.
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St A
Poland
Toon
Goldiere
Ares Trom
Lansanng
Lemberg
France
Von Hindenburg Forms New Front Behind Neutral Zone
Park Dec 20 Associated Press telegraphs that Field Marshal Von Hindenburg plans a new front behind the armistice neutral zone. The German government seeks an explanation and has not replied. Two active army regiments will move to Frankfurt on the Main soon.
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Associated Presa
von Hindenburg
Herlin
la Journal
Zurich
Frankfort
Maine
Atirme
Scheuch
Field
Examination of Germer Ends in Chicago Trial
Adolph Germer, secretary of the National Socialist party, concluded cross examination in Chicago. He denied reading certain pamphlets and articles and said he would not have allowed their use if known their contents. He conceded not paying bonds and argued the St Louis convention program was not pro German and not intended to embarrass the government.
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Associated
Chicago
Adolph Germar
National Socialist Party
Movernent
Red Cross
Germer
St. Louis
Howard
Barrows
Packing Plant Sale Rumors Surface in Fargo
William Lemke, North Dakota Republican leader, voiced skepticism about buying the Equity Co operative Packing Co plant in Fargo. Despite his doubts, rumors persist that the Nonpartisan League may push the purchase if its ownership and indebtedness amendments pass. Casey reports stock offers largely subscribed with most payments made, though plans to add two million dollars to capitalization remain unconfirmed.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Lemke
Republican State Central Committee of
North Dakota
National Non=partisan league
Equity Co-operative Packing Co
Fargo
Equity
League
Casey
Comony
All Troops May Be Home Within a Year
American shipping officials say dominions plan rapid steps for European relief and home coming of U S troops within 12 months. Arrangements favor European relief, return of troops, and commerce as priorities.
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Absoceates Srees
Paris
Wehtoh
Angres
Dominions
Censorship May Remain in Part
Paris report outlines partial censorship continuation with officials prepared to issue a statement on the status of censorship. The text references prior discussions involving France Great Britain and the United States and hints at forthcoming clarifications.
Unconfirmed Resignation Rumors Stir German politics
Reports from London Copenhagen and Amsterdam say the Ehers cabinet led by Friedrich Ebert may have resigned but no formal action has occurred. Officials in Berlin consider a national assembly election and a new People’s League forms with members like Maximilian of Baden and Hugo Haase in a shifting political scene.
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London
Heporta
Copenhagen
Frierich Ehershan
Cardinal von Hartnann
Cologne
North Dakota Soldiers Listed in Casualty Roll
A Veterans Day casualty list updates 32 North Dakota servicemen with three deaths from war causes, several wounded, and one Marine Corps member injured. The report adds names from a previous section and notes missing status for others, including officers and privates across multiple towns and units.
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Witonlant
Mikeeling
Saat
Marine Corps
Chauncio
Jenks
Rock Lake
Normin A. Vorland
Whdrode
Nerwala Larson
George Shieby
Ephraim G. Thoma
Leonard
Martin Thomp
Lisbon
Thorrisson
Elmer Forrpat
Wheatland
Maynard
Sunieh
Albert J. Haas
Beinsmade
Perry Pavitt
Shields Aett Johnson
Bottineau
Wilks P. Ellison
Muir
Lawin
Baderis
Edeeluy
Joseph Charies Renter
J .Arthur
Weise
Wahpeton
Drew Broblan
Defiance
Hugo _ Nelson
Twkster
Rh - Willow City
Ernie C. der
Davie P. Prichett
Jermund A. Bilsiad
Hallidey
C. Hanncn
Boxeted
Lakota
War casualties estimate from German losses in memory of two million
A wartime brief reports a projected German death toll nearing two million based on the Calcigan Gazette data through November. It cites cumulative figures showing tens of millions of captives and wounded, with uncertain totals and damaged phrasing.
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Gilman
Har Sand
Joint See
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Lous
Holland
Laredo
Tex
Iznacio Mordlen Zaragoza
Garza
Negro Laredo
Wolal
10Th Infantry
Cunter
Chiasg
Minneapalth
Food Department
Plan OF Society OF Nation
Dec
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Appiat
Prnch
Tas
War Industries
Emanuel
Georgette
Joseph & Hoenck’s
Neutral Zone
Opmeor
Ebert
Foreign Office
Dr. Self
People’s League
NEW ’. ‘Actor
Prince Mr
Hassi Erzberger
and von Bernstorff
Amsterdam
Spit Aa
Berlin
Soldiers’ and Workmen's Couritux
Bank Uy
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