France May Extend Occupation Beyond Ruhr District
A Paris report says if Germany refuses to meet Allied demands France may push occupation into parts of Westphalia beyond the Ruhr. Military and economic plans were discussed, with Foch urging flexible limits and Loucheur proposing long term payments from Rhine coal and exports to fund occupation.
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Germany
Wout
Louis Loucheur
Liberated Regions
France
Rhineland
Bel
Convention of Women Voters Closes Today in Cleveland
The National League of Women Voters wraps up its second annual convention in Cleveland Ohio with a national board and state chairmen meeting this afternoon. A morning program will finish unfinished business and vote on the primary section of the standing committee on election laws and methods recommendations.
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Jeveland
Ohio
National League of Women Voters
National Board of the
League
Standing Committee On
Minot Boys Convicted Of Theft Sent To Institutions
In Minot North Dakota on April 16 two young boys found guilty of stealing a Ford car owned by Paul Ives of Balfour were brought before Judge Lowe. One boy is sent to Mandan Industrial School and the other to Tacoma. Judge Lowe urged parents to keep trouble from their children. In Dallas Texas on the same date Joe Stecher defeated Dan Kennedy in two straight falls to claim the Canadian wrestling title, the first in fifty four minutes with an armlock and body scissors, the second in fifteen minutes with a head scissors.
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Minot
N. D
Paul Ives
Balfour
Lowe
Mandanaodae
Lowemata
Stecner
Kennedy
Dallas
Tex
Joe Stecher
Dan Kennedy
Neiswora
Sunflower Acreage in Slopes County to Be Increased
Amidon South Dakota April farmers discuss increasing sunflower acreage in Slopes County. Farmers report sunflowers growing with moisture but limited growth. One farmer failed to complete a silo and fed chopped sunflowers to cattle which preferred it to corn fodder or hay.
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Slope County
Amidon
S. D
Catt
Western County Dairy Basin Plan Put Forward
In Bismarck North Carolina on April 16 Western County agents approved efforts to make the region a dairy basin. Dairy associations will be organized to promote dairy, with a proposed incorporation to form a company with capital stock to purchase carts and lots for establishment. Max Morgan the livestock specialist supported the plan.
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Bismarck
N. C
Snae
Max Morgan
State Agricultural College
Attempt to Reopen Mooney Trial Under Audita Querela
In San Francisco an audita querela writ seeks a new trial for John Mooney serving a life sentence for the Preparedness Day explosion that killed ten. Byron C. Parker filed for the central labor council of San Francisco, claiming new evidence will be presented, though California law bars new evidence in post conviction reviews.
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San Francisco
California
John Mooney
Edward the Third
England
Nas Raor
Byron C. Parker
Central Labor Coaner
Mooney
Place of Worship Carried Away in Ledwin Manitoba
Winnipeg reports the Ruthenian Greek Catholic church at Ledwin Manitoba was lifted from its foundation and carried away. The congregation filed in the King’s Bench court for recovery, claiming wrongful removal to a location less than a mile away. The petition names as defendant a leader of a religious sect.
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Winnipeg
Ledwin
Manitoba
Court of the King’s Bench
Germans seek Czech Slovak mediation in reparations talks
Paris reports diplomatic circles say Germany offered mediation between Germany and the Allies on reparations, but the Czecho Slovak government rejected the idea as not to be considered. Berlin was told to present a new proposition directly to the Allies.
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Paris
Germany
Starkweather Farmer Finds Two Bashels Of Alfalfa
Starkweather North Dakota April 16. A well known local farmer learned his crop was richer than expected after cleaning alfalfa screenings. The mention notes a prior impression of the land and a surprising yield from the alfalfa.
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Starkweather Farmer
Starkweather
N. D
Abell
House Adjourns After Emergency Tariffs Passage
Washington April 16 the house adjourned to Monday to select minority committee members ahead of immigration restriction action. The Young emergency tariffs and anti dumping bill passed 269 to 11 percent and heads to the senate where amendments are expected. Senate debate continues over the Colombian treaty as Texas and Louisiana members split on tariff support.
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Washington
House
Immigration Committee
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Dexter
Kenyon
Iowa
Texas
Louisiana
Connelly
Representative Hudspeth
Hudspeth
Parrish
Blanton
Dupre
Favrot
Martin
Lasaro
Smithwick
Georgia
Taylor
Colorado Sea
Newton
Garner
Ways and Means
Garrett
Woodrow Wilson
Mann
Tllinois
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Miners Angered by Action in Industrial Dispute
Miners in Britain face a coal wage crisis with a stoppage continuing until at least Friday. The triple alliance fractures as railway and transport workers withdraw support, prompting a London conference of miners to decide future action. Government and coal owners remain engaged while unions reassess tactics and leadership.
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London
Jthe
Lepst
T Railroad and Transport
Triple Alliance
Jalor
Alliance Spd
United Kigdom
National Union of Railwaymen
National Federation of Transport Workers
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
Upiit
Laborites’ Herald
Frank Hodges
Mineral Union
House of Commons
Hodges
Herald
Mince
Ted
Cramp
Thomas
Lloyd George
Board adopts new plan for guaranty fund
The Guaranty Fund commission in North Dakota approves a new assessment method for state banks starting July 1 with one regular payment in October and four special assessments in February March April and May. Proceeds from liquidations and assessments aim to reimburse depositors of closed banks like Tolley State and Valley State, while allowing Marmarth and Jud banks to liquidate in receivership.
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Gerald
Bismarck
N. DP
Guaraty Fund Commission
Tolley State ‘Bank
Guaranty Fund Commission
North Dakota
Valley State Bank
Frst
Marmarth
Jud
Kuaranty Fund Commission
Commission
Asrests
Tolley Bank
North Dakota to Advertise Bonds Tomorrow
Chicago April 14 Direct appeal to voters in North Dakota launches a 3 million dollar bond issue marketing drive. The bonds, authorized by the legislature nearly two years ago, have been idle pending court rulings on constitutionality. Governor Lynn J. Frazier, Attorney General William Temke, and Bank of North Dakota official W. Carhro led discussions in Chicago this week to authorize the advertising push.
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Chicago
North Dakota
Truus
Intomorrow
Camp Halen
Lynn J. Frazier
William Temke
Aftor General
W. Carhro
Bank of North Nakota
Minot Residents Sign Up Masses for Recall Drive
Herald Special Service Minot North Dakota April 16 reports a residential recall drive gathering about 2000 signatures, with the committee noting partial wards still uncounted and reports from other parts of the 39th district awaited.
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Herald
Minot
N. D
Stenauires
Stockwell highlights YMCA work in World War II era
Stockwell, a grand score of the Masonic bodies in North Dakota, spoke at the Grayson hotel, detailing YMCA wartime efforts. He refuted reports belittling the association's work during the period and emphasized significant contributions by the organization.
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Stockwell
Y. M
Devils Lake
S. D
North Dakota
Tramsey Cousty
Grayson Hotel
Association
Stockvery
Tornado ravages Arkansas and Texas with heavy loss
Mule Rock Arkansas April 18 More than fifty people injured and hundreds affected by the tornado that swept southeast Arkansas and into Texas. Officials fear full extent of destruction will take days to determine due to paralyzed wire service. Eleven deaths reported near Miller County Arkansas and others in Hempstead and Cass counties in Texas. Nurses and doctors rushed to affected families as ambulances struggled to reach wrecked areas.
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Mule Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Ces County
Texas
Sau Yosuorda
Arkenaas
Miller County
Sarkana
New Hore
Hempstead
Dress Dlepauches
O'Wurrell
Dallas
Tex
Horthwoesterm Tous
Yestern
Smith, Wood, Greeg
Cass
Bowie Canion
Pase
Miller
Vempatead
Perons
Wera
Teaas
Avin
Kenosha
Wis
Gompers Engagement and Marriage Plans Across Cities
New York reports Samuel Gompers 71 and Gertrude Neuscheler to wed today by Justice Robert B Wagner. Engagement announced as well in New York. Other items note Young emergency bill passage in Washington and labor graft allegations in Chicago.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
oMrs
Gertrude
Gurtrude’ Neuscheler
Fargo Man Identified as Moorhead Area Murder Victim
Fargo resident C Brininger is identified as the dead man found near the Oakport bridge north of Moorhead. Authorities report a slashed throat and submerged head, with evidence suggesting murder and body dumped under the bridge. The identification came from an ink number found in his trousers after cleaning.
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Herald Special Servion
Fargo
N.D
Oakport
Moorhead
C. Brininger
Clay County
Brin- Inger
Hundred Thousand Mark Passed in Re-employment
Detroit reports the hundred thousand mark passed in re employment of workers by large plants per weekly surveys of the employers association. Only 19 shops remain on part time schedules as factories gradually resume full activity.
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Detroit
Employers’ Association
Minot cash register robbed of 65 dollars in office
Minot North Dakota April 18 Ward Coffee Co offices on First Street Square East were entered during the night and $65 taken from the cash register. Entry gained by prying a window. The office door was found open this morning and the rear basement entrance also open. It is believed the intruder may have changed plans and exited the rear.
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Minot
N. D
Ward Fruit
First Street
Foote to Command Salem Scout Cruiser
Commander Foote, longtime aide to Secretary Daniels and now assisting Secretary Denby, is assigned to command the Salem in the Pacific. He leaves current duties by May 1 to join the ship in San Diego. Secretaries Denby and Daniels provided the formal appointment details.
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Washington
P. ¥. Foote
Daniels
Denby
Salem
Pacific
San Diego
Foote
Short skirts approved in Jacksonville controversy
A Jacksonville report notes objections to short skirts while Tractor Company endorses them. It cites 180 accidents involving women in the year at the height of fashion, versus 73 for long skirts. The account mentions a Mr. Harrison recording more accidents with shorter garments, with a 1890 reference to the topic.
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Jacksonville ‘Tractor
Harrison
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