Monster New Battleship Launched in Wave of Vessels
The new battleship Idaho is launched amid wartime secrecy, carrying 50 caliber rifles and four turrets with 14 inch guns. It will weigh about 38,000 tons and exceed 21 knots, featuring anti torpedo and anti aircraft defenses. The vessel forms part of a seven ship wing with 14 inch main batteries and a future class of 42 000 ton ships.
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Navy
Oe Gansee
New York
Bite Geenpey
Idaho
Ida
seesAane
Pennsylvania
Idahos
Lignite Burning in State Schools Sparks Waste Concerns
The record lists funds allocated to state schools for supplies and disinfectants, noting 47 000 in scape items, 3 000 for brooms, 35 000 for stationery, and 1 000 for tracts and linens. Multiple newspapers are cited as sources in a regional notice.
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Allay City
Thme-Record and Courier
Mayville
Trilupe
Minot
News
Ellendale
Leader
Wahpeton
Globe-Gasette
Bottineau
Courant and News
Eee Bross
Grand Ant Forks
The
Bomb Squad Plot Claimed By Lawyers In Bank Case
Isadore Scherer for Wolf Hirsch alleged a police public work plot aimed at framing his clients in a bank seizure. The defense described them as victims of a police press agent operation and denied any role in the alleged plan.
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Associated Prews
Isadore Scherer
Wolf Hirsch
Bebarer
Auto Wreck Injures Two In Fargo Area Crash
Two people injured when an automobile wreck occurred Friday near Fargo. Emergency crews transported victims to a hospital after an incident involving gas and crushed vehicles. Police investigated the crash and identified involved parties from Casselton and nearby areas.
Townley Hopes To Prevent All Labor Troubles
A. C. Townley, president of the Sahay reoap movement, outlines plans to secure labor agreements for harvest work. He says farmer and worker coordination will insure uniform wages and prevent past disruptions, while avoiding conflicts with major unions. He notes no agreement has yet been reached with the Industrial Workers of the World and stresses farmers must secure reliable labor this fall.
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A. C. Townley
Sahay Reoap
Aii Ving
Mr. Towsley
North- West
Industrial Workers of the World
Townley
Cultural Workers Organization
Oran A
Agricul- Ceara
Enrollment notice for girls program appears in local column
Fragmentary OCR reads enrollment notice for a girls program with unclear organization name and contact details. The legible parts indicate a call to enroll and reference to a school or group, leaving critical dates and locations unread.
Canadians Pay But Small Cost For Successes
Canadian headquarters in France reports that successes are achieved at a cost in casualties higher than in recent quarters but still limited. The Germans have flooded areas southwest of Lens to hamper the Canadian corps, creating inundated land as a defensive screen. Despite setbacks, the dispatch suggests morale is reflected in the hardy will of Canadian troops and a belief that victory remains possible if the war ends soon.
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France
Lune
London
Vimy
Souches
Lens
Russian Sailors Lead Great Offensive At Riga Front
A fragmentary report describes Russian sailors inspiring bravado as they head to the front with a renewed assault. The narrative mentions a convoy of stout crewmen who would fight for their country, undertaking a dangerous mission under strict command, with several reported to have died in the process. The piece hints at a wartime mobilization and emphasizes courage amid heavy casualties.
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Voila
Sturmer
Riga
Bimonovsky
Mobilize Women and War Finance Efforts Discussed
Fragmentary text references mobilizing women for national defense and war finance. Mentions government use and labor participation, with garbled phrases implying wartime mobilization themes and social roles.
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Fersee
Supreme Court backs Nonpartisan in ballot ruling
The Supreme Court denied the writ of mandamus by O. B. Burtness and ordered Secretary of State Thomas Hall to print ballots as ordered. It marks a clear victory for the Nonpartisan League opposing party column changes in the First congressional district special election.
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Supreme Court
O. B. Burtness
Secre
Thomas Hall
Nonpartisan League
Iblican
North Dakota farmer dies by dynamite suicide in farm town
Adolph Peterson, 35, of Kragnes township, North Dakota, blew himself up with dynamite at a farm. The blast happened at 6:20 this morning after a collision between a hand car and a train. He had a history of drinking and had been employed as a laborer for Studlien. Coroner Vincent and Sheriff Dan W. McDonald investigated, ruling it a self-inflicted death. remains sent to Wright & Sons morgue. He left three sisters and was survived by a wife.
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Adolph Peterson
Becker
North Dakota
EHOQ
Studien
Kragnes
Oral
Pelaborer
Stud-nor
C. G. Vincent
Sheriff
Dan W. McDonald
Studlien Farm
Aifrea Olson
Vincent
Hata Dalen
A. J
Lake Park
Wright & Sons
Prohibition Forces Confer Over Bone Dry Legislation
Associated Press reports June 30 that organized prohibition forces conferred with dry senators and representatives to determine their attitude on bone dry legislation. The talks aimed to modify proposals used by President Wilson to push for stricter liquor control amid ongoing enforcement concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ansfer
Wilson
Dusan
Sxecudone
North Dakota plans new guard regiment in ten days
Special to The Forum reports North Dakota calls for an additional national guard regiment to boost war strength within ten days. Governor Frazi er directs mobilization from Bismarck with officers named, including former governors and district judges, to staff the new unit stationed at Bloux Indians area.
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Bismarck
N. D
North ‘Dakota
National Guard
Frasier
Hloopte
Lant
Ogi
Tharal Leutenant
City
Lay
Comof Bismarck
Peae Fe Say
Frazier Sprailt Chase
The
Boar of Regents
Pweitth
Heavy taxes levied on excess war profits
Washington June 30 The Senate Finance Committee approved graduated war excess profits taxes on corporations partnerships and individuals for revenues from 12 to 40 per 1000 on profits and a total revenue bill of 1.655 billion dollars likely to stay intact.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aes
Poston
Senate
Berlin
Een
Arrival of American Troops in France Amid Jubilant Welcome
First contingents of American troops landed in a French harbor to a joyous reception. Crowds gathered as ships entered the quay with bands playing the Star Spangled Banner and Marseillaise. Flags flew from public buildings and homes while French and American delegations greeted the arriving force.
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France
Bcore
Paris
Stalin
Pation
Brazil's Navy Joins U S in Anti Raider Patrols
June 30 report from Washington says Brazil's navy is cooperating with the American fleet in South American waters to hunt German raiders and watch for submarines. A joint diplomatic mission to Brazil to coordinate forces is under US consideration. Some officials view Brazil's move as defensive, not aggressive.
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Aasco Preany
Washington
Brazil
United States
Brasil
Germany
Rio de Janeiro
Regents' terms not to retire July first
Emil Scow of Bowman and J A Power of Leonard said to delay retirement as state board of regents members past July 1 due to lack of legally appointed successors The vague wording hints at ongoing political and legal maneuvering amid unclear timelines and statutory requirements
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Bismarck
N. D
Emil Scow
Bowman
J. A. Power
Leonard
State Board of Regents
Matory
Onatemetan
Senate
R. P
Navy Doubled Needs Lose Than Man to Ranch Authorized
A terse Navy memo states the service has doubled demands for a ranch project and requires fewer personnel to authorize the land use. The note emphasizes efficiency in approving the new site.
Crown Prince Attacks Near Verdun and Aisne Front
British forces report German pressure easing at Lens while Crown Prince leads renewed assaults near Verdun and along the Aisne. French lines recaptured some trenches but losses were heavy. In the British area, frontline fighting persists with notable German frontal pressure and counterattacks.
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Associated Press
Verdun
Dions
Tts
Meusa
Crown Prince
Aisne
Cerny
Courbeny
Erny
France
Northern Pacific Board updates on equipment valuation
An informal meeting at the capitol discusses the valuation of machinery and structures including roundhouses and shops. Northern Pacific board aims to set a minimum equal assessment by August 1 and notes unusual delays as several members are absent.
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Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific E Board of Equal
Northern Ve Patan
Abifeaaance
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