Primary Election Forecast In State Sees 80 000 Voters
Weather favors turnout as 80 000 voters expected to cast Republican ballots. Early counts show 1 000 ballots by noon and over 1 600 by 2 PM with 6 500 Republicans registered in the county. Socialists absent due to Nonpartisan league, Democrats fewer as many cross over. Officials report calls for additional ballots and supplies as results expected tonight.
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Burdick
Far- Bo
Nonpartisan League
Socialist Party
Republicana
Teague
William Lemka
Hughes
Wilson
Frax
Nelson
Mobilization Set To Bring 357,961 Men Into Service
The draft calls for July include 124,525 white and colored registrants summoned for general military service. Mobilization will occur at intervals through July with 27,257 white selections entrained July 5 and 220,000 mobilized July 22 to 25. Combined with prior calls, July will remove 357,961 from civilian life, the largest monthly draft total to date. States receive quotas with entrainment details for Wisconsin and Iowa camps and Columbus Barracks in Ohio.
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Washington
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State Officers And Their Ballots In Bismarck
Campaign notes from North Dakota state officers show ongoing efforts for reelection. The piece mentions committees forming to support campaigns and polling plans, with details continued on page 10. Local officials and readers are urged to follow updates as ballots and candidates are debated.
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Bulletin Service On Election Returns
The Forum will provide a complete tonight report on election returns with no direct leased wire between The Forum The Bismarck Tribune and The Grand Forks Herald. Returns begin at 7 and extended results are expected after 9. Cass county coverage aims for midnight or 1 am bulletins.
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Draft ages extension opposed as premature by Baker and Crowder
Washington June 26 Secretary Baker and General Crowder told the senate military committee they opposed extending the army draft as premature and unnecessary. Provost Marshal General Crowder suggested acting next year on a limited number of registrants under the new act. The lawmakers discussed amendments as the army draft bill moved toward final consideration.
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Sugar Administration Names New Sugar Administrator
Washington June 26 Food administrator Hoover selects G A Zabriskie of the milling division to become sugar administrator and direct enforcement of drastic new sugar regulations effective July 1 to be announced shortly.
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Hinkle’s voting paradox hits Ninth district race
A local report notes candidate Hinkle on the Republican ticket for the Ninth district legislature cannot vote for himself. Registered as a Democrat in Ward Five, precinct one, his petition lists Republican affiliation, leaving him to cast a Democratic ballot. An observer jokes about political religion shifts.
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Kerensky Arrives in London Ahead of U S Visit
Alexander Kerensky former provisional premier of Russia has landed in London and plans a trip to the United States. He has drawn cheers at a British labor conference and speculation grows over his purpose amid imperial Russia’s fate and Entente war plans.
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Washington
United States
Withdrawal of Austrian Army Described By Correspondent
Rome June 26 Italian troops on the Piave front reoccupied the Cape Sile bridgehead and extended it while fending off Austrian counterattacks. Nearly 400 prisoners taken. The Austrian retreat across the Piave became a disorderly rout with estimates of over 200,000 casualties as more than 2,000 Austrian troops were cut down at Nervezza and Montello. The Austrians left behind war materiel and fled toward the western bank as Italian forces pressed the withdrawal.
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Fargo Boy Scouts Boost Sale of War Savings Stamp This Week
Fargo Boy Scouts lend support to the War Savings Stamp drive this week. Scouts pose with placards at Front Street and Broadway, led by Scout Master W. Maxie and Marine Sgt Haugen, urging citizens to buy stamps and contribute to the campaign. The group emphasizes steady efforts and regular purchases in aiding the war effort.
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Big Decrease In U Boat Victims Reported
In Washington on June 26 the navy department released figures showing a notable drop in Allied and neutral shipping losses to German U boats in May. Senator from Kentucky announced data outlining last year and a half losses by month and quarter, with figures listed for January through August and various totals.
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Kentucky
Senate
Abel
German Raider Off the Coast Reported in Atlantic Warning
A German raider in the Atlantic offshore area east of longitude 40 and between the Cups Race and Bermuda has been warned of enemy activity. The navy department issued the alert as an American port was informed by an incoming steamer.
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Longtine
Bermuda
Navy
Italian Gains On Grappa Front Signal Strengthening Position
AP reports continued Italian operations on the Alpine front after Piave, with gains on Mont Grappa and northwestern sectors between the Brenta and Piave. They claim about 1,300 prisoners taken and fortifying positions, while Asiago raids persist and German and Austrian morale efforts loom near the front.
Americans Again Assault Belleau Wood In June Battle
Allied forces press an offensive at Belleau Wood with American troops testing German defenses near Moncog and Vimy. French and British reports note 216 prisoners captured and a captain among the Germans. The action follows a thirteen hour bombardment and is described as brilliant by French officials.
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