Largest Norwegian Lutheran convention opens in city
The twenty seventh annual United Lutheran Church of America convention gathers in the Auditorium with over 3,000 guests expected. Local leaders J P Hardy and J A Aasgaard oversee housing and arrangements as pastors and delegates arrive. Opening sermons and liturgy will be led by Rev. T T Hetmark and Missionary G Torvik with church home mission discussions underway in First Norwegian Lutheran church.
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United Lutheran Church of America
Fargo
J. P. Hardy
Commercial Club
J. A. Aasgaard
Cancordia College
T.T. Hetmark
Story City
Towa
G. Torvik
Madagascar
St. Ann
United States
Canada
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Olaf Gulseth
Minneneapolia
Board of Home Missions
M. ©. Wal- Pepper
Sask
Missioa
Dominion of Canada
A. M. Skindler
Spokane
Wash
M. Mickelson
Medicine Hat
Alta
Weawiz
St. Anthony Park
Ninn
AS Osage
Percavill
M. 0. Waidal
A. M. Skindlov
Russians Press Czernowitz Front As Communications Cut
London reports on June 14 say Russian forces advance toward Czernowitz the Bukowina capital while cutting the railway north from Czernowitz and engaging Austrians in heavy combat. German repulses at Pinsk and further operations in Italy Persia and Verdun also noted with multiple casualties.
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London
Czernowite
Bukowina
Reuter
Petro
Grad
Grernowitz
Berlin
von Hindenburg
Pinsk
Paris
Vaux
Verdun
Venizel
Soissons
Tro Songern
Vosges
Fargo College Honors Announced at Annual Commencement Today
Fargo College announced honors at the annual commencement in the First Congregational church. Prizes include extempore speaking Mortimer Wilk honorable mention Kellogg Bascom Curtis Greek scholarship Esther Dahl Latin prize divided between Guenn Guthrie Ruth Philo, oratorical Florence Ames research fellow Flor ence Ames freshman declamatory aid Melon Turner girls Hewison Hook boys Desay Prize Marion Smith subject The Patriotism of Preparedness Mortimer Wilk debate Kellogg Bascom prize Charles Dawson Clarence Line Charles Brown etc.
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Mortimer Wil
Kellogg Bascom
Esther Dahl
Guenn Guthrie
Ruth Philo
Mortimar ‘Wilk
Florence Ames
Melon Turner
Hewison Hook
Desay Prive
Marion Smith
Mortimer Wilk
Bellogg Bascom
Charles Dawson
Clarence Line
Charles Brown
Ee Honora
Benlors
Piovence
Ames
Tuntors—Fitta
Aare Vo
Joseph
Sandy
Mab
Dorothy" Bascom
Washingtons Preparedness Parade Led by Wilson
Washington observed a preparedness march with about 75 000 participants led by President Wilson. He carried the national flag and wore white trousers a blue coat and a straw hat as Marine band music accompanied the procession down Pennsylvania Avenue. The event featured cheering spectators ideal weather and White House aides and correspondents in attendance.
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Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States Marine Band
Imuitty
White House
US Delays Mexico Reply Amid St Louis Convention
Washington notes the United States will likely postpone its response to Carranza until after the St Louis convention. Officials fear actions in Mexico could be seen as politically influenced while avoiding initiative in any aggressive move.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
St. Louis
Mexico J
Mexico
Counsel For Bragdon Knew Where Girls Were
Minneapolis court heard that Joseph W Bragdon had counsel in contact with three girl witnesses while they hid from prosecutors last week C B Elliott Bragdons chief counsel during the Uncle Ned trial testified The state rested and Bragdon was expected to testify to dispute charges that he paid Mrs Roland 200 to spirit her away and keep her from testifying
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ac-1
Joseph W. Bragdon
C. B. Elliott
Bragdon
Ned
Roland
Roosevelt Suffering From Severe Cold Gains Attention
New York report June 14 states Colonel Roosevelt is ill with a severe cold contracted months ago. After meeting Kermit and Mrs Roosevelt, the former president’s condition was noted during a public appearance.
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Roosevelt
New York
Kermit
Suffragists Gain Ground At Democratic Convention Plank
In St Louis on June 14 suffragists neared victory as a Democratic convention plank endorsing a constitutional amendment to enfranchise women emerged. The group pledged silence during a walkless act, then rallied as leaders drafted the plank, backed by the National American Woman Suffrage Association and the Woman's Party. Antisuffragists intensified efforts to block the measure.
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St. Louis
Marchara
National Américan Woman's Suffrage Association
Woman's Party
British Navy Losses Top Six Hundred Thousand Tons
Berlin reports via wireless from Sayville that German newspapers estimate British naval losses during the war exceed 600000 tons, according to a dispatch from the Overseas News Agency quoting newspaper estimates.
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Berlin
Sayville
Overseas News Agency
Poison in Liquid Form in Orpet Lambert Trial
Coroner Dr John L Taylor testified in Waukegan June 14 that the cyanide poisoning of Marian Lambert occurred in liquid form and that poison stains on her person were sediment not crystal cyanide. The defense argues Lambert may have brought crystalline poison, disputing the coroner's deduction in the William H Orpet murder case at Madison.
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Waukegan
John L. Taylor
William H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Charles Hassinger
Madison
Lambert
Potter
Plans for Fargo sewers and schools discussed by City Plan Commission
Fargo planning session focused on future school facilities and the sewer system. Walter L. Stockwell urged prompt land purchases and noted a new four room school every 12 years, while City Engineer F. L. Anders reviewed current sewer studies and system conditions. New members Earl Fleming and J. E. Hogan joined as labor union representatives.
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Fargo
City Plan Commission
City Commission
City Hall
Walter L. Stockwell
H. F. Emery
M. W. Murphy
J. P. Hardy
F. J. Anders
Mra
R. M. Pollock
Stockwall
Tex
Board of Education
Mr. Stockwell
Che
Board of Educacy
F. L. Anders
Anders
Opening Prayer at Democratic Convention in St Louis
Rev James Lee delivered the opening prayer at the Democratic convention in St Louis on June 14. He prayed for unity under law, praised the president and leaders, and called for a worldwide refuge from war and a humane path through which nations settle disputes without violence.
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St. Louis
James Lee
United States
Grant
Lee
Democratic convention opens with Wilson line in St Louis
The Democratic national convention in St Louis opened with Martin H. Glynn praising Wilson and neutrality legacy. Delegates filled the Coliseum as speeches emphasized Americanism, peace, preparedness, and prosperity, with no major friction expected over principles. The session led to preparations for nominations and platform committees.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Martin H. Glytin
New York
America
Washington
Lincoln
Hamilton
Jefferson
Glynn
United States
Harrison
Blaine
Grant
National Democratic Party
Marshall
Victory
William F. McCombe
National Committee
J. Bruce Kremer
James W. Lee
Martin H. Glynn
Ollie James
Bryan
McCombs
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Relations
tSone
Coliseum
Casselton Bankers Face 69 Counts in Bank Closure Case
Richard C. Kittel and William Kittel, former president and cashier of the first National Bank of Casselton, are to be arraigned before Judge Charles F. Amidon. They face 69 counts across four indictments accusing misappropriation, erasure, falsified currency reports, and related offenses tied to the bank’s December 6, 1915 closure.
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Richard C. Kittel
William Kittel
First National Bank of Casselton
Charles F. Amidon
Amorrow
Falas
Com
Falan
Lovell
Engesline
Federal Grand Jury
Kittels
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In- Fargo
An- Vaual
Casselton Bankers
Kittle Brothers
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