New York Launch of the Dreadnought Arizona
New battleship Arizona is launched at Brooklyn Navy Yard joining the Nevada Oklahoma and others in a rapid growth of the US Navy. Secretary Daniels highlights anti torpedo protection research while noting electric propulsion marks a modern technological advance. The ceremony follows recent launches of the New York and Texas.
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Arizona
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Pennsylvania
Bampa Lidia Mars
Daniels
Inst Gongrens
Daniela
Quincy
Nevada
Camden
Okla
Suameee
Russians Make Determined Stand Before Lemberg
London reports continued Italian offensives along the frontier driving toward Austria’s aim. Italian staff claims Malbergeth fortress near Hillach is being demolished as Italians push toward three objectives Trent Trieet and Hillach. Austrian reinforcements and aerial raids intensify on Isonze front as Trieste fate broadens. Also: British steamer Dulcie sunk off Suffolk with all but one crew escaped. German office says village Ebermenil east of Nancy captured after French fortifications.
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London
Austria
Rome
Italy
Malbergeth
Hillach
Trent
Trieet
Isonze
Hinjes
Lombers
Dulcie
Suffolk
Duloie
Hartlepool
Berlin
Ebermenil
Nancy
Prominent Fargoons Charged With Use of Mails to Defraud
Indictments by the grand jury lead to arrests of ZA Wilson Roy M Farmer C Mohr and M A Baldwin in Fargo North Dakota. They face charges of using the mails to defraud in connection with the North Dakota Improvement Co. cases span from organization to insolvency in 1913. Witness lists are long and proceedings may extend beyond the current term.
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Fargoons
Wilson
Roy M. Farmer
C. ¥. Mohr
M. A. Baldwin
UW. G. District Court
United States
North Dakota
Long Panier
Brest
Betsoarchie i
Patariot Court
Eee Dakota Improvement Co
Grand Forks
Valley City
Great Northern
Devils Lake
Consideraco
North Dakota Improvement Co
A. Baldwin
Bald R
Chi
America Not Fit to Act as War Mediator
Berlin commentary cites Ington dispatch noting the need for a peacemaker and argues the United States cannot serve as arbiter while selling weapons to Germany's opponents. Dr Ignaz Jastrow of Berlin weighs in that no state can forbid arms exports, questioning American mediation viability.
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America
Berlin
Morgenpoat
Ington
Cologne Gazette
Ana Yeanted
Ignas Jastrow
Eor Y
University of ‘Berlin
Giscussen
Tageblatt
United States
Germany
New Complication in Mexico Carranza and Obregon Row
Mexico turmoil deepens as Carranza and Obregon clash over cabinet control. Governor Maytorena threatens to mobilize forces to oppose U S Marine landings on the west coast to safeguard foreign settlers in the Yaqui valley amid ongoing conflicts with Indian factions. A detachment reaches the Henan valley to protect settlers and enforce orders to resist any landing.
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Mexico
Carranza
Obregon
Nogales
Jose May
Torena
Yaqui
Henan Valley
Washington notes widen Carranza split and cabinet crisis
In Washington, reports say Generals Carranza and Obregon clash over leadership as Carranza shifts headquarters to San Juan de Ulua fortress Vera Cruz. Cabinet resignations surface while Obregon supporters plan stance. Mexico City occupation postponed amid uncertain policy shifts and coalition talks.
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Wasington
Carranza
General Obregon
San Juan de Aloa
Vera Crus
Washington
State Department
Mexico City
Pablo Gonzales
Hhe Carranza
Carbolic acid proves fatal in Hilebore incident
Mrs. Ne wiete, 32, of Blanchard, died after taking carbolic acid, thinking it was medicine. Police say the woman, visiting Cardiff, managed to go downstairs for aid but died soon after. Her husband and family discussion centering on accidental poisoning remains underway.
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Hilebore
Newi Ete
Senate Cardiff
Blanchard
Fila
Caraif
Sutton Hiad
Illinois
Thousands of Norwegians Will Come to Fargo for Great Reunions
The article notes a large Norse gathering in Fargo for a series of reunions. It mentions Mia Sutton as a surviving widow with a 15 year old son in Illinois, and several siblings living with her Blanchard-based parents. The piece hints at a possible acid ingestion theory connected to an apparent suicide.
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Fargo
Mia
Sutton
Tllinois
Blanchard
Mistaki
Davenport’s Ninth Annual Farmers Day Crowds Celebrate
Davenport North Dakota hosts a daylong festival with a morning band concert and an auto parade. Dean J H Shepperd of the agricultural college speaks on corn, other addresses follow, a Kindred Casselton baseball game, farm wife exhibits, and prizes. Fireworks and a dance cap the evening as hundreds fill Cass county.
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Davenport
N. D
Cass County
J. H. Shepperd
The
Agricultural College
Kindred
Casselton
Dent
Governor Warns Frank to Prepare for Death Pending His Decision
Governor Slaton continues study of Leo M. Frank case after Mary Phagan murder. He will not announce commutation until Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Governor Binton says no respite, will decide by Tuesday whether to commute or to uphold the judgment. He warns the prisoner to prepare for death.
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Atlanta
Res
Slaton
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Binton
Final Arrangements for Norse Gatherings Completed
At a Norse society meeting last night final plans for nine Norwegian reunions next week were approved. Expect large attendance, with special railroad coaches and a June 24 banquet at the armory for 600. Toastmaster A M Christianson and speakers including Smith Stimmel and Peer O Stromme are set. Committees on reception were elected with setups across multiple lagets and dates.
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Norse Society
Norse
Sigdalsinget
Heresford
Minn
Far
Sigdal
Grant
Ottertail County
Wendell
Mjosenlaget
Armory
A. M. Christianson
Supreme Court
Han
Smith Stimmel
Peer O. Stromme
Madison
Ager
Eau Claire
Alfred Gabrielgon
Minneapolis
Miss Ruth Purcell Crowned Most Beautiful Girl in U S
San Francisco June 19 at the Universal Beauty ball at the Manx hotel Ruth Purcell of Washington District of Columbia was named the most beautiful girl in America. Nineteen Blackfeet Indians accompanied by Chief Three Bears appeared for the grand march and greeted the beauties. The ball, a formal invitation event, featured dances named after sponsoring companies and capped a day that included Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods visits.
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San Francisco
Calif
Manx Hotel
Chester Kelly
Montana
Three Bears
Indiana
Ruth Purcell
Washington
District of Columbia
America
Universal Star
Miss Purcell
Universal
Purcell
George Pishe
San Francisco Chronicle
Jent
Universal Special
Chicago
Mount Tamalpais
Muir Woods
Golden Gate
Leas
Island
United States Military Prison
Fortifea
Seven Prisoners Granted Pardons by State Board
Seven general pardons six conditional pardons and eight restoration of citizenship were granted at the North Dakota state board of pardons meeting. Isaac McGinnis from Towner county and Jardine from Bottineau county received full pardons related to late 1910s embezzlement and murder convictions. John C. Hoff from Mountrail county was pardoned after a period in prison amid doubts about guilt. Emil Discher also received a pardon for embeazement. Continued on page four.
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Biamarck
N. D
C. L. Ziegler
State Board of Pardons
Gran Isaac McGinnis
Butts
Towner County
Wee County
Igi Jardine
Bottineau County
John C. Hoff
F. E. Fiske
Mountrail County
Eel County
Emil Discher
Aes
McFienry Cola
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Lemberg
Suce
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Frank
Georgia
Hadelandaslagat
Wh, Gilbertson
John Anderson
Axel Trangsrud
Martin Johnson
My Bookery
Ramadalaiaget
H. C. Chelness
Herman Brewick
Hane Jervell
Amos Tweeten
Ludvig Skjold
Mieseniaget
Prof
J. A. Aasgaard
Ick
Olaf Henrickson
A. Mehus
Martins
Hagen
Nelson
Nesane
J. M. Johnson
Ole Skegness
Mre
Ness, Olson
Hans Moeterdoislaget
K. M. Hagen
XN. Tronnos
Smeback
M. *Urhue
BE. M. Lier
A. J. Lier
Emil Gronias
Matt Swenson
A Hornesth
Shr
Beets
iGenema Anon
Nick Onternas
O. A. Lorans
J. Kvaale
X. G. Eegen
0. Sorkness
F. Pederson
Po Green
J. Fossum
Frot
P. Rognne
Ole Agetron
P. Peteren R
Pederson
A. J. Ansgaard
Gudbrandedalslaget
Dune
C. Lind
Universal Beauty Girls
Brilliant Ball
State Penitentiary
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