Townley and Loy alists in frame as voters weigh loyalty
In a France despatch from May 28, E H Tostevin notes back-home talk of a proposed commission to collect soldiers' votes. The piece highlights concern over pro Germanism and Townley loyalties, reporting soldiers stress no traitors or pacifists in office and that loyalty back home will decide Minnesota and North Dakota politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Tostevin
France
James M. Loughlin
Northern Pacific
Hospital
Great Northwest
Hone
Frank
Johnson
Tramarck Ca A
Beicheprey
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ate
Townley
Prasier
Eos
Townley Labal
Oaruee
Kaye
Bresso
W. W
Wil Orl
Erailera
Severe hailstorm damages crops and power in county
A damaged OCR fragment reports heavy hail and high winds near Mantader and Martedor causing crop destruction and power outages. It mentions counties, weather events, and outages with unclear names and dates due to garbled text.
Battle Line Map From France Shows Allied Gains And German Flanks
A wartime map outlines the front from Noyon to Paris with arrows indicating German attempts to turn the French line toward the capital. It notes French and American advances around Le Port Ambigny Vimy Bouresches and Torey, plus British actions near Rheims and Bugny, highlighting key forest centers at Compiegne and Villers-Cotterets as Ludendorff seeks a decisive battle.
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France
Noyon Montdidier Line
Ree
Noyon
Paris
Soissona
Compelgne
Chateau Thierry
Torey
Bouresches
Rheims
Bugny
Villers-Cotterets
Ludendorff
Rev C E Stinson Killed In Auto Mishap
Rev C E Stinson pastor of the sea church at Williston North Dakota was killed in an automobile collision. Mrs Stinson en route on Great Northern train No 1 to their home remained unaware until the train reached Fargo. The accident occurred at 8 40 Wednesday forenoon near an eastbound freight train. Stinson was a prominent Methodist minister.
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C. E. Stinson
Sea
Williston
N. D
Fargo
Mra. Stinson
Great Northern
Saxe
Bermee
Grafton
State Conference Board
James ‘Anderson
Methodist Church
Facatosa & Terogram
Stigson
Tour of inspection to Fargo by state board officials
Chairman Brown and Nagel of the board plan an evening tour for Fargo to inspect penal and charitable institutions under the commission jurisdiction. The third member, M. Casey, will join the delegation for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Brown
Nagel
Ee Board
Conta Ae
Fargo
M. Casey
Public School Steeple Wrecked In Fargo
Workmen clearing the old Fargo high school damaged bricks and cement as the steeple and bell tower toppled to the ground. The plan to tip it over failed as the structure crumbled, leaving a dust-filled heap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo High School
Fargo Elks to Mark Flag Day
Fargo Elks will hold Flag Day exercises at Bikes hall on First Avenue North Friday evening June 14 at 8 o’clock. Prominent Moor head attorney Chas. Marden will give the principal address. Ten numbers are on the program including prayers by W R Tucker and musical selections. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marden
Moorhead
Minn
Exercias of
Fargo
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Bika
Bikes
First Avenue North
W. R. Tucker
Magara
Neil Newton
Mise Elenor Farr
Ray Fitzgerald
Pisa
Eoin Imerica
Jon
S. S. Rally At Prosper Sunday
Rev. J. A Ferris of Minneapolis announces a Sunday school rally at Prosper with chief aim to increase attendance. Missionary Wm T. Evoy of Canselton has prepared plans and urged all Sunday school workers to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Ferris
Minneapolis
Northern Dist
Wm T. Evoy
Canselton
Union
Steen candidacy backed by league men says Theodore Nelson
John Steen seeks governorship with strong backing from North Dakota farmers and Nonpartisan League members. Nelson, a Dunn County farmer who split from factionalism, says primary turnout will be large. Editorial note suggests further details continue on page 5.
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Steen
League
Theodore Nelson
John Steen
Farmers of
North Dakkota
Nonpartisan League
Dunn County
Nelson
Fargoon
Cam
Jung
John Steer
Boothe
Forum
Jelaea
Gopher Day Celebrated With Loyalty Meeting Parade
A local celebration notes a loyalty meeting and parade plan for Gopher Day. The fragmentary OCR mentions June dates and a festival style event with community participation and local tradition, though details are incomplete.
Labor federation seeks Wilson control of telegraph firms
At the AFL convention in St Paul on June 14 resolutions deplored the need for a strike by telegraphers to enforce war labor board recommendations and urged President Wilson to assume immediate control of Western Union and Postal Telegraph. A proposal to back 260 Seattle telegraphers was rejected as risking a nationwide strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
War Labor Board
Wilson
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Gompers
B. M. Mere
Oe War Industries Board
German anger shifts to plea for peace in war weary Germany
London dispatches report private German letters describing widespread hunger and anger at the military and Junkers. Citizens warn that continued war will provoke riots and push elites into making peace, while civilians endure shortages and fear further suffering.
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Associated Press
London
British Admiralty
Wireless
Germany
Berlin
Eld
Militariets
Junkers
Stetting
Plot Against The Rule of Soviets
Moscow reports a semi official statement on a counter revolutionary plot backed by anti Soviet forces. Leaders listed include General Savinkoff and General Dovenern who sought to sever Central Russia from the Urals to starve the government. The plot united reactionaries from Maximalists to Monarchists. Monarchists favored Germany. left wing hoped to regain Western alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Savinkoff
Dovenern
Ruseia
Ural
Germany
Austrian League Demands Peace In Europe
A memorandum from the Austrian Men's Democratic league calls for immediate peace negotiations in a neutral country and the democratization of Austrian legislation. It also urges consideration of laws for various nationalities in Austria Hungary, citing unrest among Czecho Slovaks and Jugoslovs and stating an early settlement would benefit the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Britian “Admiralty
Austrian Men's Democratic League
Austria
Hungary
Corporal Smith to Speak in Fargo Sunday Evening
Corpol Smith to speak in Fargo Sunday evening during a war bonds tour. He will address residents at a Fargo venue then proceed to Gostan for furlough rest until his coast of service ends and he departs again.
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Corporal Smith
Fargo
Rivne Dees
Gostan
German and French gains clash along Oise front drives fighting
German progress along the Oise is countered by French gains northeast of Vimont and along the western wing from Ricurt to Dommiers. Ferocious, hand to hand combat persists, with French withdrawal to forest positions while German batteries dominate forests south and east of the river. Locre raids continue on the Flanders front as American patrols report quiet activity north of Toul.
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Oise River
Vil- Ce
Ricurt
Dommiers
Bailly
Tracyt Val
Nhas
O Matz
Hv Kk
Melicoca
Complegni
Anthuist
Belloy
Hasrisoners
Oise
Lasalle
Compiegne
Aisne
Outry
Snem
Villers-Cott
Flanders
Locre
Toul
Preas
Matz
Orne
Noyon
Courcelles
Antheull
Aronde
Olve River
Olay
Carlepont
Latrue
Eet
Soissone
Competgne
Ambleny
T. Pierre-Aigte
Aura Senara
Au Thieery
Marne
Merris
Ypres
Murphy Called for Red Cross Work in France
M W Murphy of Fargo and Lawrence area received a telegram from Red Cross headquarters in Washington asking him to serve in France. Former Governor J B Hanna, also in Fargo, pressed him to take a similar executive Red Cross role. Murphy awaits further instructions as the call is renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Murphy
Fargo
Lawrence A Murphy
National
Red Crowe
Washington, D. C
France
J. B. Hanna
The
Red Cross
Mr. Murphy
Remu
Poincare Cables His Admiration For Troops
President Poincare commends French troops for gallantry on the field of battle. He lauds their conduct amid recent fighting and reiterates confidence in their brave actions against the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poincare
Poin
Ae Altos
Indians Plan Dig Fourth Celebration
Towns give way to Berthold Moser as Tribes plan a big Fourth of July event. American celebration expected May or July 4 with a focus on participation and local arrangements. Renowned figures will furnish music and readings for the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berthold Moser
Iggest
Elboe
FIGHTING ALONG AISNE RIVER UNDIMINISHED IN ITS VIOLENCE
Reporting on the ongoing struggle along the AISNE front, Allied forces report heavy, persistent fighting. German gains are described as costly losses as French positions hold and counterattacks push back the advance toward Compiegne.
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Aisne River
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