Fitting Conclusion to Farxo College Graduation Events
The 26th annual Fargo College commencement concluded with an elaborate First Congregational church banquet. Dr Gordon, honored with a Doctor of Laws, spoke of living one day at a time and choosing greatness over fame. Dr Amidon praised three graduates Melvin Hildreth Freeman Talbot Axel Aronson as the college’s triumvirate and predicted broader unity for churches and nations.
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Fargo College
First Congregational Church
Charles F. Amidon
Orr
Conservatory of Music
Hubert Beard
Gordon
Gage
Ralph Connor
Churches of Canada
Nations of the Earth
Dr. Amidon
Melvin Hildreth
Freeman Talbot
Axel Aronson
Fargo
New Currency Bill Would Divide Country Into Twelve Districts
Washington reports that administration leaders push a sweeping currency reform to create twelve reserve districts with compulsory member banks and include state banks. The plan aims to constitutionalize the system and strengthen federal control, while other finance moves, including Underwood-rate revisions, seek revenue gains through tariff and tax changes.
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United States
Ten Die In California Wreck Near Vallejo
Ten people died and twenty five were injured in a Napa Valley Transportation Co. electric train wreck near Vallejo. Advices received by the Southern Pacific Co. report the collision involved six cars for the victims. A separate item notes a strong earthquake shock felt in Fort de France, Martinique, with no noted damage or fatalities. Philadelphia blind students and alumni attended a commencement dance at Overbrook, reported June 19.
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San Francisco
Napa Valley Transporation Co
Vallejo
Southern Precific Co
Fort de France
Martinique
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania School For the Blind
Trial of Pelkey 18 Under Way
Calgary June 19 The trial of Arthur Pelkey charged with manslaughter in the death of Luther McCarty May 24 in a pugilistic contest opened before Chief Justice Hirvey of the Alberta supreme court. Thirty witnesses were subpoenaed. It is expected some time before a jury is secured.
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Calgary
Arthur Pelkey
Luther McCarty
Hirvey
Supreme Court
Alberta
Revolver Found Near Body in Lincoln Park
Police report a well dressed man about 40 found with two bullet wounds in Lincoln Park near Diversey boulevard. A revolver was located beside the body. Investigators believe the man may have committed suicide.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
Diversey Boulevard
Massacre of eighty imported laborers in southern Russia
Report from Kiev that eighty women imported as cheap laborers for a sugar estate in Pirlatin district Poltava were burned alive by angry villagers. Security blocked exits, the barn was set aflame, and the workers perished in the blaze.
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Russia
Bt. Petersburg
Tung
Pirlatin
Poltava
Uaa
Kiev
Lisunin
Northwest North Dakota Enjoys Heavy Rainfall Deluge
The northwest region records a week of generous moisture with Moorhead reporting .78 inches in three days and many areas noting beneficial rains for corn, potatoes, and fall crops. Gusty winds eased, cool days persisted, and forecasts suggested more rain tonight and tomorrow. Weather stations from Bismarck to Langdon logged widespread rain and cloudy to heavy showers, aiding pastures and hay lands and signaling optimism among farmers and merchants.
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Moorhead
Bismarck
Missouri River
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Zeppelin denials foreign orders for airships
Friederichshafen Germany June 19 xi declared himself lodged not to accept foreign orders visible airships He denied the report published in Vienna that he had contracted to build six airships for the Austrian army
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Friederichshafen
Germany
Vienna
Newspaper men name officers and election in 1914
Colorado Springs June 19 The election of officers and the selection of 1914 poster place were the important matters left unfinished before the National Press Association convention at the close of the season. The candidates for the executive offices including Geo. Schikesser of Sioux Falls SD for secretary appear to have no opposition.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Pester Place
National Pross Association
Elose
Seasion
Geo. Schikesser
Sioux Fale
Tornado Strikes Tallahassee Amid Wide Florida Damage
A tornado swept over Tallahassee on June 18 causing extensive damage to the state capitol and numerous stores. It damaged telephone and telegraph lines, wrecked buildings and uprooted trees, with broader devastation reported across the region.
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Tallahasee, Fla
Union Pacific Stock Sale Hint From Attorney General
Chairman R 8 Lovett and Attorney General James C McReynolds discussed disposing of Union Pacific stock valued at 128 million dollars. The US Supreme Court ordered a sale by July 1, but no sale has occurred and doubts arise over intent to sell. A proposed swap of Southern Pacific and Baltimore Ohio stock for Pennsylvania holdings was tentatively considered.
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R. 8. Lovett
Union Pacific Board
James C. McReynolds
McReynolds
Robert 8
Lovett
Chulra
Board of
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Union
I m Pacific
States Court
Union Pacific
United States Supreme Court
Southern Pacis
Balti
Ohio
Pennsylvania Road
Disciples of Christ Hold North Dakota Convention
The North Dakota state convention opened at the Christian church with a welcome and delegate assignments. This is the second convention for the organization in the state, following last year’s in Minot, and a formal organization will be formed during sessions tomorrow and Saturday.
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North Dakota
Disciples of Christ
The
Christian Church
Minot
Lumber steamer Riverside sinks off California coast
San Francisco June 19 The lumber steamer Riverside from Everett Washington to San Pedro California is sinking off the northern California coast according to wireless from the liner Farragut The crew of thirty six has taken to small boats and one boat has been sent to assist from the Farragut United States coast radio log reports the perilous situation contemporary maritime news item
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San Francisco
Riverside
Everett
Wash
San Pedro
Cal
California
Wireless Ois
French Gov Trims Loans to Serbia and Bulgaria
Paris June 19 The French foreign office signaled to a leading French banker that government disapproval would accompany any loan to Serbia or Bulgaria until after peace is achieved.
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Paris
Servia
Bulgaria
Fire Threatens Royal Palace In Naples Harbor Incident
A fire of unknown origin damaged a facility near Naples, with about $100 in losses. Garrison and sailors from the warship helped quell the flames as the blaze threatened nearby structures.
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Royal Palace
Naples
Inna
Poisoned In Hospital Investigated At Harlem Hospital
New York June 19 reports indicate twenty seven attaches and twelve graduate nurses among staff at Harlem hospital were seriously ill in what authorities call a shiomaing incident. An investigation is underway to determine the cause and scope of the poisoning.
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New York
N. C
Harlem Hospital
Diriciata
Nurees
Bankers Choose Williston for 1914 Meet in Grand Forks
North Dakota Bankers association picks Williston as the 1914 convention city after a near two to one win over Bismarck. Officers elected include L. T. Crawford Sentinel Butte as president J. J. Neiling Jamestown as vice president and W. C. Macfadden Fargo as secretary. Resolutions urge mutual burglary insurance examination and favorable monetary laws while supporting river safeguards and one cent postage. The Grand Forks meeting is praised as highly successful with strong turnout and appreciation expressed by attendees.
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N. D
Williston
North Dakota Bankers’ Association
Selty of Opportunity
Blemarck
L. T. Crawford
Sentinel
Fargo
J. R. Carley
Grand lForks
American Bankers’ Association
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Committee On
Leprosy Increasing in United States Seen at Meeting
Minneapolis June 19—The fifteenth sectional meetings of the American Medical Association continued on the third day of the session. Officers will be elected later today and next year’s convention city named. Dr Rupert Blue, Surgeon General, urged that leprosy and other defects are rising nationwide. Medical school inspections revealed many issues including chest and mental retardation concerns.
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Minneapolis
American Meds Association
House
United States
Rupert Blue
Benedaia
Two More German Airmens Die In Flight Crash
Berlin reports two German aviators Keaster and Ossinger Gerbits were killed when a craft at Johannlatad anadroma plummeted from 100 feet, sending both men to the ground in a fatal crash.
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Berlin
Keaster
Ossinger Gerbits
Transfer 40,000 Trees in Billings County Forest Reserve
Forty thousand pine trees on the government forest reserve in Billings County North Dakota are being transplanted this season. Most are planted on the naked range to extend the district allocated to trees. The pines are mostly grown on the reservation and 43 year old varieties are used. The changes to the reserve’s appearance may occur within two to three years.
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Medora
N. D
Government Forest
Billings County
Prosecution Probes Gun Source in Funk Case Tearful Anderson Trial
In Washburn North Dakota on June 19, testimony focused on the source of the bullet in the Funk murder case. Deputy Joe Olson and Ludwig Peterson examined evidence from Anderson’s home including a 42 special Winchester rifle. The defense challenged testimony about Anderson handling the gun. Witnesses described the scene and examined shells from the Anderson den while the trial continued with jurors reviewing the gun and ammunition.
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Bangs
Andreson
Crawford
Olson
Bang
Frank Thompson
Anderson
Peterson
Funk
Anderson House
Fahlgren
Lane
Beet Sugar Men Publicity Requests Detailed in Senate Testimony
Testimony before the senate lobby committees reveals Stone of the Associated Press presented letters and records from Clarence C. Hamlin and John Arbuckle on beet sugar publicity aims. Arbuckle’s 1500 word statement and Hamlin’s 150 word reply were carried by the AP amid concerns over living costs and impartial coverage.
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Washington
Melvilla
Stone
Associated Press
Senate
Europe
Clarence C. Hamlin
Colorado Springs
Arbuckle
Hamlin
Warmilers
United States
Denver
Frank ©. Lowry
Lowry
Tya
Shrdiu
Coal probe committee returns after West Virginia inquiry
Washington June 19 three tiedout United States senators Swanson Kenyon and Martine returned to Washington after a week in the coal strike district of West Virginia. They heard nearly 100 witnesses, worked long hours, and will resume hearings in a few weeks to consider charges that miners union ties with operators threaten the West Virginia industry. In Paris, Rembrandt's portrait of his father sold for 103200 and Frans Hals portrait of a gentleman for 58000.
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Swanson
Kenyon
Martine
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Senate
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Ohio
Indiana
Sili
Indaa
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Budapest
Aold
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Te Gentleman
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