Contention over First District petitions in North Dakota politics
In North Dakota the Nonpartisan League faces scrutiny as petitions for John Baer’s nomination are said to be restricted within the First District despite a convention led by a Minnesota resident. The piece notes alleged secrecy and outside control, contrasts with open Republican processes, and mentions William Lemke and ongoing party dynamics amid campaign campaigning.
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John Baer
Congress
League
North Dakota
Aaron
H. T. Fergesen
Minnesota
Republican Party
Vrs
Nonpartisan League
Peela Dakota Politics
Willam Lemke
Fargo
United States Senate
A. C. Townley
Registration Day Plans in Fargo Complete Tonight
Registration drives spread across Fargo with all men 21 to 30 urged to register from 7 am to 9 pm. Nightly community meetings in every schoolhouse will feature prominent speakers and a sing of America as county and town officials outline registration requirements.
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Fargo
United States
America
Maia
R. A. Beard
German Prince's Troops Left Trail of Desolation Behind Them
By Assect Ncyon Paris May 18 The second division of the Prussian guard under Prince Eitel's orders occupied the region leaving ruin with one intact chateau the chateau of Count Painy. French aviators tracked him to Tem Dieux la Fosse near Somme where about 100 shells saluted his quarters after a fortnight there and he moved on seeking safety as bombs disrupted the area.
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Ncyon
France
Associated Press
Nent
Bitel Friedrich Schanz
Eiteiedrich
Prince Hitel
Count Painy
Ond
Ated
Seacealy
Prince Eitel
Rce
Somme
Prince Eilel
Chateau
Tem- Dieux la Fosse
Eens
Evocative Draft Notice From City Mayor 1917
A transcription fragment shows a draft registration appeal dated June 5 1917. It mentions citizens aged 21 to 30 registering under a congressional bill and cites Alex Stern as city president and mayor urging action amid bank closures. The text reflects wartime civic mobilization rhetoric.
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United States
Salyer
Congress
Alex Stern
Pomeau
Class of 16 Take Work At Reunion Today
The Scottish Rite reunion opens with sixteen members, expected to reach at least twenty five by Tuesday. William presides on patriotism and the order’s history while F. L. Anders explains the fourth degree. A. O. Madeon leads the fifth and Lashkowits the ninth, with other degrees by various teams. Supper at 6 precedes the fourteenth, then fifteenth and sixteenth at 2, followed by the seventeenth in the evening, amid noted difficulties from Tuesday’s clash with schedule.
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William
F. L. ‘Anders
A. O. Madeon
Lashkowits
Agee Cine
Andera
Wise
J. H. Worst
Rain Only Is Needed for North Dakota Crop Loan
Former Governor Hanna of North Dakota said a good rain is all that is needed to make the district loan program successful. He noted North Dakota fared poorly compared with Minnesota and South Dakota in recent rainfall.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Hanna
North Dakota
Reserve Bank Fectorn
Auto plunges down 12 foot embankment near Sabin
A Lampton family car left the road near the Charles Onan farm southwest of Sabin and tumbled 12 feet. Ora J. Lampton, his wife, and eldest daughter suffered broken bones while three younger children had severe cuts. All were taken to the Onan home then to Barnesville for treatment as neighbors rushed to aid.
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Barnesville
N. D
Ora J. Lampton
Baker
Familly
Lampton
Charles Onan
Sabin
Onan
Nolv
Michael
Cnan
Ewing Hy
Sud
German spy system may be disclosed in treason case
Federal authorities announce potential treason charges against three men arrested for carrying mail to Mexico. United States District Attorney Knox says the case involves opposing the government by mail, with two native Americans and one Swiss. Mail examination suggests transmissions by steamer to Mexico as Germans sought to learn destroyer movements near the British coast.
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Associated Press
United State
United States
Knox
Mexico
Final Warning To Slackers Urges Draft Evasion Halt
Washington June 4 Attorney General Gregory issued a final warning against draft evasion and attempts to influence others to evade. He said a few in every community may refuse to register but the department will not need to use force. The plan to prosecute evaders was announced as registration cards for men absent from home precincts would reach the precinct registry tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gregory
Supreme Court approves reduced train service
War economy reduction in passenger schedule approved by the Supreme Court. It annulled actions by railroad commissions that sought to force continued service, affecting lines in Ohio and beyond as the nation adjusts to wartime transportation needs.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington
Ohio
War department plan drafts up to 1.5 million in wake of registrations
Provost Marshal General Crowder told the Senate military committee in Washington that the War Department aims to draft from 900,000 to 1,500,000 from about 10 million men slated to register tomorrow. Exemption would likely reduce immediate service to about 625,000, with 150,000 more needed to fill a 500,000 army and sustain training camps. He urged immediate drafting to give men weeks to prepare, noting a 125,000 reserve for casualties and sickness.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Crowder
Department
Demonstration by Kronstadt Warships Threatens Petrograd
Kronstadt garrison leaders claim warships will land in Petrograd to stage a demonstration. Sailors allegedly attacked Petrograd but reports later deemed the assault untrue, though the alert caused intense city excitement and fear of a broader upheaval amid Russia’s political crisis.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Kronstadt
Gutugoft
Anatole Lain
Kronstadt Counsoldiers
Refused Complaint Over Federal Safety Act Alleged
By Associated Press June 4. D H Holm and Frank Holm arrested here for allegedly distributing a substance urged by HB F Schroeder county attorney who declined to issue a complaint. Federal agents requested complaints. county official said evidence does not show a violation of the act and three others held that the evidence is insufficient.
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Butte
Imar- Moet
Brojen
Ansociated Press
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Frank Holm
Feeney
F. Schroeder
Ure
Lehman Held in District Court Trial
In a district court session held in Sark County, Lehman faced charges of improper conduct. The tumult arose from a quarrel over a dispute, with Ick N. D. bound over after the proceedings pending further action.
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