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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1920

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Turks Shocked by Note From U S President

Constantinople April 1 The note from President Wilson urging Turks to leave Europe shocks local observers. News reports cite censored and full texts, noting Greeks oppose loss of Smyrna rights and Adrianople. American business interests fear regional instability and danger to 500 American teachers and relief workers in Assad.

Constantinople Associated Press Wilson Europe Paris London United States Smygna Adrianople Contantinople Assad Turkey

Democrats to Choose Delegates at Duluth Meet Tonight

In Duluth, St Louis County Democrats plan a mass convention to pick two delegates for the state convention in Minneapolis on April 6. The effort seeks strong female representation. two delegates at large and sixty general delegates will be chosen. Possible nominees include Merbert D Autremont and Walter F Dacey, with others favoring Mrs Peter Oleson and L W Huntley. Carlton County also holds a convention this afternoon with women expected to attend. The eighth district counties will elect delegates from Cook Inlet and surrounding areas.

Duluth St. Louis Minneapolis Frank Makowsky Merbert D'Autremont Walter F. Dacey Peter Oleson Cloquet L. W. Huntley Grand Rapids Carlton County Cook Inmisca Koochteling Lake Carlton

Ice Free On Lake Superior In Early April

Duluth Minn April 3 no ice visible on the north shore of Lake Superior a clear water stretches to the horizon. North winds pushed ice southward for a day breaking up on the open lake with waves. Forecast says ice may return with next wind but should be broken enough to avoid hindering early lake transportation. Tugs to begin breaking ice at St Louis Bay Tuesday and advance toward Madely or Tuesday.

Duluth Minn Lake Superior St. Louis

District Attorneys To Hear Complaints Against Coal Men

Washington April 3 Federal district attorneys were instructed by Attorney General Palmer to receive and der complaints of profiteering in bituminous coal under the Lever Act. The guidance followed coal operators claiming the wage act would lift prices 60 cents to 1.25 a ton, with an estimated total rise near 200 million a year. Palmer noted if operators absorb the 14 percent December increase, consumer price gains would be about 20 cents per ton.

Washington Ean Palmer Young Palmer Palme

Many US cities double in size in census counts

The central bureau reports that 352 of about 14 000 incorporated places show population increases with many more than doubling. Enumerators have finished most areas as districts flood into the bureau. large cities like China go and New Orleans await final counts while New York’s portfolios near completion. weather forecast: fair tonight with some south port end cold.

Washington Central Bureau Mortfolion Coins Attairs Chinago New Orleans Pri Ne York

Telegraphic briefs from across the world note debt cut and political clashes

Washington reports a record debt reduction to 24.653 billion dollars. Poland rejects a Russian armistice counter proposal. Dublin records 50 armed men seizing a train near Limerick. Annapolis notes Maryland’s 31 percent beer bill killed in senate. American Red Cross workers held by Bolsheviks with one released. Prince Joachim Albrecht released from prison after inciting an attack on the French mission. H. A. Jarredson’s murder in Mexican oil fields reported. United States not represented on the Russian Commission. El Pais editor Beltran killed in a duel. Detroit notes former outfielder Matt McIntyre dies of influenza. Chicago features a Vanderlyn address denouncing lavish spending.

Berti Prince Joachim Albrecht Washington H. A. Jarredson State Department London United States Ruaslang Commission Council of the League of Nations Montevideo Uruguay Washington Beltran el Pals Jose Battley Ordones

Crowds Demand Help From King To Stop Strike

Enormous crowds gather outside the town hall and form columns to march to the royal palace to ask the king to help prevent a general strike. The scene unfolds in Copenhagen as residents seek royal intervention.

Copenhagen Associated Press Amatienere Castle

Sub committees to consider pending relief measures

Five sub committees of the house ways and means committee will consider all pending relief measures with focus on the four fold plan from the American Legion. The plan calls for $1.50 cash compensation per day of service plus expansion of vocational training, home building aid and land settlement priorities.

Awashinaton House Ways and Goons Fordney American Legion

Ice jams cut power supply in Duluth at Thompson dam

Anchor ice in the Thompson dam intake pipes halted Great Northern Power and left Duluth without electrical service. Street cars and the Edison light system were unusable for hours. W N Ryerson said it was the first time such an event occurred, as anchor ice settled on intake gate bars and blocked water to the generators.

Duluth Minn Thompson Great Northern Power Company Alandstill Duluth Edison Electric Company W. N. Ryerson

Pioneer Ice Man At Minot Sells Business

E D Kelley who ran the ice business here for 32 years has sold his operation. The buyer is John McGinley with the People’s Ice Company as president. Kelley began deliveries with a wheelbarrow when Minot was a hamlet and the city has since grown around the business.

Pioneer Ice Man Minot N. D E. D. Kelley People's Ice Company John McGinley Kelly

Pierce County Men Seek Seed Potatoes for Growers

Pierce County potato growers formed the Pierce County Potato Growers Association and seek seed potatoes from North Dakota Minnesota and nearby districts for large scale planting. Many plan to enter the industry as Ohio and other regions prepare for seed procurement and market access. The weather outlook for the week predicts rain and generally cool conditions with freezing lows in the early days and warming later.

Rugby N. D Pierce County

Wilson Hands in Report of Investigation

President Wilson forwarded to the Senate the Harbord led report on conditions in Armenia. It discusses a possible American mandate, urging formal guarantees with France and Britain and clear approvals from Germany and Russia. Arguments for and against mandate are weighed, including costs and Monroe Doctrine concerns.

Washington Wilson Senate American Commission Harbord Armenia America General Harbord League of Nations United States France England Germany Russia Turkey trans-Caucasia Great Britain Mise Armyc Navy

La Crosse Flood Ravages City Over Thirty-Two Years

April 3 LaCrosse Wisconsin reports the worst flood in thirty two years. Water inundation damages the Burileton railroad right of way and bridges. Automobile highways and Pettibone Park drives are ruined. Farm houses and summer cottages suffer about sixty thousand dollars in losses. Basements flood and two hundred homes are water encased. Weeks will be needed to repair roads bridges and rail lines.

LaCrome Win Misulesippi Burileton Railroad Here Thi City Pettibone Park

Precautions Taken in Ireland to Stop Sinn Fein Revolt

London dispatches report widespread government actions in Ireland to prevent an Easter Sinn Fein uprising. Londonderry and Dublin districts show heightened military presence, strict travel checks, and vigilant searches. Despite rumors, newspapers say no clear Sinn Fein plot or uprising has been confirmed, with measures viewed as precautionary.

Ireland London Sinn Fein Londonderry Dublin

Strike of 1600 Chicago firefighters postponed

Chicago April 1 resignations of more than 1,600 Chicago firemen, set for today with an April effective date, were delayed after talks failed to reach wage agreement. The men postponed the presentation of resignations pending a Maydr Thompson arbitration conference outcome.

Chicago Fremen Maydr ‘Thompson

Ray wa Elect two commissioners city decision on April

Ray and N. D. appear as candidates in a city election for two commissioner seats. A decision or deadline is noted for April in the article fragment, with local officials and dates uncertain.

Ray Wa

Toledo Street Car Service Halted After City Council Rejection

Toledo Ohio April 3 city remains without street car service for the fourth time in under four years after council refused to ratify a deal with Toledo Railways and Light Co. for a wage increase plan. The strike followed the refusal and transportation halted at 4 am with cars sent to barns. Company officials said no non union crews would operate.

Toledo Ohio Les Cornell Schreiber Toledo Railways’ and Light Company

North Dakota Eyes Return Of Service Men To Farming

Bramarck April 3 A state immigration effort aims to recruit ex service members with farm experience to North Dakota. Frank Stair says agents will explain benefits of buying farms under the home builders law and low cash outlay, with state loans covering up to 80 percent and 20 year amortization at seven percent interest.

Bramarck N. D State Department of Immigration North Dakota Frank Stair Immigration Department

Enforcement of gambling laws urged across the state

State inspector Earle H. Tostevin announced confiscations of right Ball machines and over 20 punch boards at Mandan and pledged action elsewhere to halt petty gambling. Pool hall licenses were revoked and padlocked. Emil Gardner and J. W. Albus faced multiple violations. Also noted were anti-cigarette, anti-snuff, and minor admission offenses linked to pool halls.

aBiemarck Earle H. Tostevin Mandan Tostevin Emil Gardner Wholee Ward County Fred Nielson Colgan Divide County J. W. Albus Brewen Wells County

Herald Keeps Readers Updated on Local Business News

The Herald continues to provide timely information to its readers, delivering business news and merchant updates. It emphasizes the paper as a reliable source for staying informed about local commercial developments and market activity.

Lack of Paper Causes Loss to Many Firms

Winnipeg, April 3. The suspension of Winnipeg newspapers due to news print shortages disrupted business life. One week without local papers cut retail trade, hit department stores, and caused losses. one firm reported direct losses exceeding three thousand dollars as suspension lengthened.

Winnipeg Busines Dewnpapers

Hoover Asks That He Be Left Alone

New York April 3 Herbert Hoover declares he is ready to accept the Republican nomination if demanded but asks not to be pressed by third party efforts. He notes scant partisan activity, fixed residence shifts, and his relief work limits campaigning. He urges Hoover groups to limit expenses and publish their books.

New York Herbert Hoover Hoover

Harbor traffic limited as strike persists in New York

Traffic in New York harbor remained curtailed today due to a strike by harbor employees. Ferry lines, excluding Erie and Western Shore railroad services, operated nearly normally. Railroad officials said many tugs and barges were out of service but there was no danger to coal and goods supplies.

Ene. York New York Harbor Erie Wem

Ruhr Strike Called Off in Ruhr District

Copenhagen reports that a plenary session of the district executive council decided yesterday to end the general strike across the Ruhr Industrial region. The truce may be renewed if the Berlin government fulfills obligations to workers and stops troop movements against the Ruhr.

Copenhagen Ruhr Essen Berlin

School at Rugby may be enlarged

Rugby April 3. A move to enlarge the Rugby school building has been started with the board of education considering the matter. The idea of an entirely new building is not being pursued for now though many citizens admit a new building would be desirable.

Rugby N. Th Board of Education

New School House Talked At Rolla

Fargo architect W. Gillespie, a prominent figure, is called in to confer with Rolla school board this week on plans for a new city building. He has planned over two hundred school structures in the state. The Rolla school building burned to the ground in a night fire about three weeks ago.

Rolla N. D W. K. Gillespie Fargo Core Hera Gillespie Haw

Another Physician Settles at Hebron

Hebron April 3 Dr R B Wehrlich of Washington D C has arrived in Hebron and begun practice with Dr A F Schlerbaum He is a Wisconsin and Rush Medical School graduate who has worked at Cook County Hospital Chicago and Walter Reed General Hospital Washington D C

Hebron R. B. Wehrlich Washington, D A. F. EB. Schlerbaum Wehrlich University of Wisconsin Rush ‘Medical School Cook County Hospital Chicago Walter Reed General Hospital Washington

French Syndicate Aims to Seize German Ships from Brazil

A cryptic April note from Paria reports a French syndicate plans to take control of German ships in Brazil. The message hints at a payment scheme and a political motive, though details are unclear due to damaged text.

Brazil

John Burroughs Celebrates His 83rd Birthday

New York April 3 John Burroughs American nature writer marks his 83rd birthday at Yuma Farm on the Hudson inviting friends including Thomas A Edinon and Henry Ford. Admirers send congratulatory letters and telegrams from across the country as well-wishers observe the naturalist in democratic style.

New York John Burrroughs Yuma Farma Hudson Westpark Thomas A. Edinon Henry Ford

Freight Strikes Freeze Chicago Yards Amid Labor Clash

Chicago area rail service stalls as 16 000 switchmen and yard workers walk out in a dispute with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line and the Chicago Junction railroad. Demands include reinstatement of union leader John Grunau and wage increases while officials warn of a general yardmen strike within 48 hours unless demands are met. Union leadership and rail officials trade accusations as embargoes threaten freight flows into stockyards and trunk lines serving Chicago.

Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Chicago Junction Railroad Chicago Yardmen’s Union Lnes Chicago John Grunau A. F. Whitney Brotherhood of Railway C.M S. P Whitney J. F. Gillick Milwaukee and St. Paul Railromd Cean Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road Dotin Grunian Brotherhood of Railroad Granau Chicago, Yardmen’s Association Brotherhood C. M BJ. P Ilegal Grunau Stockyards Exchange H. P. Galligher Milwaukee Railroad Grmmy Lee Chicago Junction T

Fire At Crary Adjusts State Fire Loss

The North Dakota state Insurance Department is handling the largest fire loss since entering fire, wind and tornado life insurance. A $10,000 Crary schoolhouse burned March 21, with the office appointing Charles Whittelac of Fargo as independent adjuster to determine extent of loss.

Biomarck N. D State Insurance Commissioner's Office Los Crary Nome Aise Insurance Commissioner's Office Charles & Whittelac Tf Fargo Insurance Commissioners Office Billord Bocyrus

Soviets Launch Attacks On The Dvina Front

AP dispatches report Soviet assaults on both sides of the Dvina as the drive toward Vilna begins. Battles continue near Dedine and along the Beresina between Polock and Barisoy with Polish counterattacks. Finnish nerves rise over Bolshevik gains in the far north amid talk of possible action.

Warsaw Associated Press Vilna Lake Osveia Dedine Dvina Polock Barisoy Beresina Red Podolia Bar Kamenets-Podolsk Finland The Arena Murmansk White Sea Arc Uc Rede

Death of El Pais editor sparks political turmoil in Uruguay

Montevideo April 3. Washington Beltran editor of El Pais dies in a duel with former President Jose Batlle Ordoñez after an editorial attack on Batlle. Batlle surrenders to police and is held. Nationalist deputies grant Beltran s widow a pension of 3000 and request his body lie in state at the chamber before funeral.

Montevideo Uruguay Washington Beltran el Pais Jose Batlle Ordores Chamber of Deputioa Catliistes Coloradist Betran Batte Traude Domingo Verederto Chamber of Deputies Ceramonies Beltran Bathesisto National Party Jyiom Wy Me Battly Chamber of Deputias

Open Season on Janitors in N Y

News from New York reports a janitor, Rudolph Hornikel, arrested on milk theft charges after a tenant trap used a string, broom, and dustpan to snag the bottle and bag. The incident unfolds at a Bronx apartment house, tied to tenant Scott’s complaint and a claimed trap.

W York Bronx Rudolph Hornikel Laren Hornikel II Scott Hernikel

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