Address at North Dakota Agricultural College Baccalaureate
David Starr Jordan of Stanford spoke to the nineteenth annual baccalaureate exercises at the North Dakota Agricultural College on a Saturday afternoon. His topic The Might Against War drew a large audience as he argued that money interests drive modern conflicts and noted issues before the tribunal on private property at sea. Continued on Page Six.
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Today Is Class Day at Agricultural College
Today is class day at the Agricultural College with a campus celebration. This afternoon in the armory the class day exercises begin and at 8 pm the seniors present The Disappearance Of Dork a four act comedy. Afterward mentors perform at 10 pm in the same venue. The commencement exercises will be continued on Page Hight.
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North Dakota Retail Merchants Convene in Fargo
The fifteenth annual convention of the North Dakota Retail Merchants association will be held in Fargo July 9 and 10. Hundreds of merchants from across the state plan to attend, with many visiting during the inter-state fair July 1 to 4 and staying for the convention that begins the following Tuesday. The program includes a 9:45 a.m. session in the commercial club rooms, opening remarks by President Howland, a welcome by J Brueglier as state president, responses by H F Emery and E X Gravel, enrollment of members, and committee appointments for resolutions, rules, and orders. Continued on Page Eight.
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Frontier guards sent to Polish district after Jewish threats
A 200 strong Russian frontier guard detachment moved into the Kallane district in Russian Poland today after dispatches warned that Jewish inhabitants and Christians there had received anonymous threats. The notice notes heightened tension and the authorities’ deployment to maintain order amid the intimidation claims.
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Roosevelt Case Ends In Nominal Damages Verdict
Theodore Roosevelt wins a libel suit against George A. Newett in Marquette Michigan. Jury grants 16 cents damages as provided by state law after a retraction by the defendant. Each side bears its own expenses. The trial drew intense public interest and concluded with the judge directing a verdict for the plaintiff.
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Flour Mill Convention Opens In Hall With Modern Plant
Kansas City June 2 More than 1 000 delegates from nearly every state gather for the eighteenth annual convention of the Co-operative Millers' association. A fully equipped mill with modern devices is on display in the convention hall as the event extends over five days.
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Engineer Disobeyed Orders Causes Moorhead Wreck
West bound Oriental Limited derailed near Moorhead as Engineer French ignored signal blocks. Fireman Becker leaped free with serious injuries. French killed. Body recovered and to be buried in Crookston. Becker told his brother the signals were against the train and French paid no heed, failing to react as the derailment occurred.
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Balkan Allies in Conference Agree on Premiers Meeting
Sofa Bulgaria June 3 Allied premiers from Bulgaria Servia Greece and Montenegro plan a meeting at Taarlbrod on the Bulgarian frontier to discuss the situation and settle disputes. Dr S Danem Bulgarian peace delegate left London for Sofia in response to an urgent government telegram.
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Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Convene in Washington
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen opened in Washington with about 1,100 delegates. Sessions run twenty eight days. President Wilson will receive the delegates at the White House on Wednesday.
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Doctor Removes Tumor to Reform Burglar on Stage
Cincinnati June 2 Surgery vs Law is the drama in which Dr P Kramer performs brain tumor removal on burglar Sam Byers. The prisoner, who once feared punishment, is told the operation may alter his conduct. The tumor is removed at Speers hospital Dayton Ky with hopeful moral outcome.
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Pensylvania
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Series of Eleven Questions To Grill Senators Over Tariffs
Washington today saw the senate judiciary subcommittee open hearings as President Wilson’s tariff lobby drew attention. Senators prepared to answer eleven questions on personal interests and influence by those visiting them in Washington to affect tariff schedules. Hundreds of manufacturing and business figures have been in the capital in recent weeks. The committee sought information from the president per a resolution, as the investigation begins.
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Masonic Reunion Opens With Full Degree Work
The Scottish Rite reunion opens at 9 with 35 to 40 present and will rise to at least 60 tomorrow. Fourth and fifth degrees completed by noon, sixth to ninth shown this afternoon, up to thirteenth by evening, fourteenth to be worked at 8:30. Rose Croix to begin at 10 tomorrow. visitors include Charles E. Rosenbaum of Little Rock as grand chancellor.
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Charles E. Rosenbaum
Little Rock
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South Dakota
Aberten
Ness Granted Execution Stay For 30 Days
Bismarck North Dakota June 2 Ben J Ness convicted in district court of attempting to bribe legislators during the last session sentenced to pay 500 dollar fine or 30 days in county jail has been granted a stay of execution for thirty days to allow time for appeal to the supreme court. In Casselton North Carolina June 2 Otto Zaske of Chaffee was injured when an automobile struck a machine en route to Fargo breaking an arm doctors Spurgeon and another driver rescued them after they were trapped under the car for several minutes.
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Talks on Town Development Arranged for The Forum
An expert argues permanent cooperative organizations are essential for town development. He cites Chicago and Buffalo cases, stresses inclusive membership, paid executives, and progressive funding through equal annual dues to build a representative body guiding civic growth.
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Allche Foundation
Eane
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Diay
Second day Scottish Rite reunion details in Fargo
Schedule lists events for the Assembly of Pelican chapter of Rose Croix at the Scottish Rite reunion in Fargo North Dakota. Morning and afternoon sessions include Fifteenth through Eighteenth degrees and related Masonic activities. Key events include Mark Masters' degree, Blue Lodge and R E 8 M council degrees, Mediterranean Pass, Malta, Knights Templar ball and related gatherings.
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Sacred concert pleased Fargo audience under Masonic auspices
A large audience enjoyed a sacred concert Sunday evening under the Masonic body with A. J. Stephens directing an orchestra. The Scottish Rite choir performed The Day Is Gently Sinking to a Close and The Radiant Morn Pass(ed) Away by Woodward, with Mrs Manzanita Stephens delivering a solo. Bertrand Allen Orr and Hubert Beard accompanied, C. W. Simmons provided an organ prelude, and a violin group led by Stephens featured Wolf-Ferrari's The Prayer and Ferindelli Morceau.
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Hubert Beard
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Gang
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Fargo
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Ferindelli
North Dakota Labor Federation Holds Convention and Elects Officers
A large state federation of labor meeting elected Ralph Bates of Grand Forks as president J W Greene of Fargo as first vice president C G Baernetein of Fargo as second vice president and E B Elliott of Fargo as secretary treasurer The board of directors includes Logan and Cosclo of Fargo Meyer of Grand Forks William English of Grand Forks and A W Bowman of Moorhead A committee was formed to draft a letter of thanks to locals delegates and to Florence Greene stenographer and B S Elliott editor of The North Dakota Advocate for his work The Trades and Labor Assembly was thanked for use of the hall during the convention
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Fargo
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Grand Forks
Wm. English
A. W. Bowman
Moorhead
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North Dakota Advocate
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Twight
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Delightful Weather Sets Tone for Masonic Week
The Masonic homecoming week opens with perfect weather and an influx of visitors. Shiloh lodge will present the Matter Magon degree this afternoon, followed by a large blue lodge picnic in Oak Grove Park this evening. Thousands of Masons are arriving daily, with a forecast of continued fine conditions through the week.
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Masonic Blue Lodge
Northwest
Important Step Toward Peace in the Balkans
A Balkan frontier settlement curbs disputes over Epirus and the coast, with France backing Albania’s southern frontier from Cape Styria to Goritsa. The accord aims to complete Albania’s reconstruction. Separately, reports say Greeks and Serbians cooperate against Bulgarian claims as Eleuthera troop movements pause.
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Odd Fellows in Fargo to Hold State Encampment Events
The North Dakota LO O F meets in Fargo with morning sessions at Assembly halls including welcome address by President Embery and responses for the grand lodge and Rebekah assembly. Afternoon covers regular lodge business and contest events. evening features prize conferring of the patriotic degree open to all subordinate lodges. Tuesday plans include Rebekah degree at Stone's Music Hall. Nine years since last state encampment, growth shown with 132 new lodges, membership rising from 3104 to 7068. Home fund stands at 33082 and orphan relief last year totaled 1265. Fargo hosts visitors with lodging arrangements in place.
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