Burtness Nominated as G. O. P. Candidate for Congress
Grand Forks attorney Burt ness, a well known Republican, was nominated by the district convention to run for Congress to succeed the late H. T. Helgesen. Delegates pledged support and urged thoroughgoing Americanism, with resolutions backing Wilson administration wartime policy and postwar farm measures. The convention set plans to place Burtness on the ballot and organize a county campaign committee to push his bid.
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H. D. Paulson
Grand Fens
June Burtness
Grand Forks
Stat
Grand Forks County
Republican District Convention
Congress
H. T. Helgesen
Wilson
Henry G. Vick
Pem-bina
F. T. Cuthbert
Ramsey County
Charles W. Plain
Cavalier County
Burtness
Forks
F. T .Cuthbert
Devils Lake
Pollock
Hall
Mandamus
M Adoo urges keep same group for next War Bond issue
The message from W G M Adoo commends Liberty Loan organizers for their wartime effort and urges preserving the same organizations to handle future bond issues. He highlights patriotism, American rights, and the goal of liberty worldwide, thanking participants for their service and urging readiness for further bonds.
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M’adoo
U. S
Liberty Loan
Eas
Berty
W. G. M’adoo
North Dakota Sunday School delegates at 27th convention
Nine hundred nineteen delegates registered for the twenty seventh annual North Dakota Sunday School Association convention. Reports from departments highlighted progress in Sunday school work statewide, with International Secretary James G. Garri son praising county associations and noting strides toward international standards. The day featured leadership from Rev. D J Williams and remarks by Mr. Alexander, who lauded North Dakota’s girls classes and urged ongoing development across counties, as ballots and roll calls shaped the opening proceedings.
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The
North Dakota Sunday School Associa
D. J. Williams
Wau Wis
James G. Garrison
County Association
Simpson
McVillé
Gar
Tuttle
John L. Alexander
Chicago
Bishop
Alexander
North America
Burtness
Garri
Entertaining
Vick
Ath 1
Plain
Cuthbert
United States
Iain Ae
Bert Vie
Rieti
Bert Vick
Beatie County
Eady
Cans
Keenest Iaaivan Vara Wits
Erie
Gia
Meanares
Stutsman County
Court Refuses to Reopen Regents Action in North Dakota
In Bismarck on June 21 the North Dakota Supreme Court denied Attorney General Langer's motion for rehearing in the board of regents dispute. The high court previously allowed the old board's victory after it refused Governor Frazier's writ of ouster. The dispute began with a January message to the Senate nominating five regents instead of two, triggering a long political battle over appointments and confirmations.
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Bismarck
N. D
Board of Regents
North Dakota
Horizen
Supreme Court
Langer
Frazier
Senate
Hanna
Ju Senate
Vorant
Cor
Plan to commandeer industry to curb war profiteering
President Wilson and cabinet discussed radical legislation to seize and operate coal, copper, iron, lead mines, smelters, cement plants, oil wells, refineries, and other key industries to stop extortion by suppliers for war needs. Navy cement prices and copper arrangements reveal tensions with manufacturers over profits and pricing.
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Washington
Wilson
Food Administration
Josephus Daniels
Peabody
Council National Defense
Navy Department
Daniels
Bernardeh
Mpasenotet
Baruch
Command of Death Regimen of Russian Women Reviewed
June 21 Petrograd report on the women’s regiment led by Vera Buitchkaroff. The unit, called the command to death, will be reviewed by War Minister Kerensky and depart in two weeks for the front. About 300 recruits drill under a male sergeant, many from academies and schools, with a few peasants and workers. The commander says the unit rejects civilian self governance and follows a rigid revolutionary military system.
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Associat Petrograd
Offcer
Vera Buitchkaroff
Kerensky
Associated Press
Marya & j= loft
Admiral Ski
Od Presa
Baltic Feet
Li Bultchkaroff
Free Revolutionary Army
Air power can conquer Germany new cabinet plan says Peary
Admiral Peary arrived in Minneapolis to urge a dedicated air force cabinet department and a Roosevelter Goethals leadership to build a massive aviation effort. He claimed America could conquer Germany by air within a year if action starts now, with undivided national focus and resources. He spokes at Minneapolis Auditorium and promised further remarks in St. Paul.
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Minneapolis
America
Germany
Robert Peary
Twin Cities
Minnesota Bankers Association
St. Paul
Admiral Peary
Army
Navy
Roosevelter & Goethals
Peach
Spain on verge of revolution as pro German drift grows
Spanish public sentiment leans toward Germany, while pro Allied mass meetings boost opposition. The piece notes Spain’s fragile economy, sea trade disruption from German actions, and the Kaiser’s broad aims. It cites mining and seaboard districts as key industrial areas and mentions Uberin elites. June 20 London report.
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London
Spain
Eoth
Ubernl
Germany
Pawank
Isabella
Erate
Bowere
Amd
Merpain
Seaboard
Atric
Mann elected president at North Dakota Retail Merchants meet
F. L. Mann of Devils Lake was elected president to succeed A. W. Patterson as the North Dakota Retail Merchants' association holds its nineteenth annual convention in New Rockford. L. B. Garnauf of Sheyenne named vice president, C. J. Stick Bey of New Rockford treasurer. a large banquet featured Hon. John Worst as toastmaster. The directors include G. H. Williams Warwick and others. Dr. B. F. Ladd spoke on pure food amid libel injunctions.
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New Rockford
N. D
F. 2. Mann
Devils Lake
Noring
Orth Dakota Retail Merchants’ Association
A. W. Patterson
Leeds
L. B. Garnaaf
Sheyenne
C. J. Stick~ Bey
G. H. Williama
Warwick
W. B. Garnuaf
Oberon
J. C. PF
Parker
Dickinson
J. E. Oe
Antier
N. W. Simons
Joe HM. Wilson
Grand Forks
Hale
Robert
Kulm
F. W. Pegie
Glenburn
C. H. Burch
Drake
Ladd
B. F. Ladd
North Dakota Agricultural College
Pure Food
Bill Langer
Minot
Urge Government to Take Over Coal Mines
Madison Wis June 21 Associated Press reports resolutions adopted by the council urge government action to seize control of U S coal mines to lower prices. The measure follows a secret session with coal dealers. It calls for increased federal production and distribution to avert national crisis. General Owen led the inquiry in Madison.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
eScoun Defense
United States
Ane
Owen
Naval Battle Forecast in Germany and Belgian Deportations
News reports from Copenhagen and Havre detail a predicted British German naval clash as submarine warfare persists. Belgian civilians are deported to front-area work sites in France, while Russian soldiers and workers push for an immediate resumption of offensives and army reorganization. A Danish political shakeup and clashes with revolutionists in Russia also appear in dispatches.
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RY Associated Press
Copenhagen
Admiralty
Kuehtwett
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Kuehlwetter
Havre
France
T Mons
Fenain
Arleux
Doumi
Praca London
Petrograd
Exchange Telegraph Company
Congress of
Government receives surplus bids for army motor trucks
Washington June 21 reports show eighty seven firms offered to supply army motor trucks. The total bids exceed the government need for 35000 trucks, far surpassing the 36000 estimate based on two million soldiers. Several companies proposed full build bids at cost plus ten percent profit, with varying types and prices across bidders.
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Washington
Rec
la Ee Ee Panies
Roosevelt's Sons to Join Pershing's Army in France
The Associated Press reports that Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Kermit Roosevelt, sons of President Roosevelt, will travel to France to join General Pershing's forces. Details on timing and assignments are expected soon.
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Roosevelt
Pershing
Associated Press
Washington
Theodore Rooesvelt, Jr
Peeceveley
France
Gon
Tomary
Meiher
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