Rosette State Convention Opens With 500 Delegates
Biamarck N D Republican state convention convened at 10 am with about 500 delegates. Treadwell Twitchell presided, temporary officers elected, and credentials committee appointed. Platform and delegate nominations to be chosen. debates over socialist teaching influence and cooperation with Democrats to defeat layism outlined. Temporary officers Gallagher and Kane discussed, amid university politics and party realignment.
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Treadwell Twitchell
Cass County
Twitchell
Col. County
Neuion
Gallagher
Frasier
State University
Thomas F. Kane
Townley
Troteky
Lonine
Two New Shocks Hit Chicago Gang War Scene
In Chicago the gang war deepens as a grand jury indicts four for first degree murder linked to Enright’s death and the state seeks the death penalty. John O Brien, condemned for the Hurke murder, appeals to Governor Lowden claiming to expose gang ties and seeking clemency to avoid hanging.
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President Wilson Improves and Resumes Routine
Washington Heb 11 President Wilson continues to show improvement and was up early today shaving himself and going about his usual routine Rear Admiral Grayson his physician said Dr Graysons statement was prompted by reports that the president had a relapse last night and that Dr Francia X Dercum a Philadelphia specialist had been hurriedly summoned to the White House for a midnight conference Dr Grayson said he had not been in communication with Dr Dercum since Saturday when the latter visited the White House and found the president making steady progress The president s cabinet probably will not meet this week Dr Grayson said but added that if the president desired to call one his physician would not object
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Bidding for Ships Will Be More Spirited
Washington Feb 17 The Shipping Board auction of the former German passenger liner fleet will continue with vessels sold individually. Officials expect more spirited bidding today as smaller owners join, with ships like Leviathan George Washington Martha Washington De Kalb Von Steuben Mount Vernon and Agamemnon offered separately.
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Shipping Board Oecials
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Rail merger foreseen uniting Great Northern routes
St Paul Minn Feb 17 railroad circles forecast a merger of the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington into a transcontinental system after government control ends. The plan echoes late James J Hill lines with 27000 miles, aiming to manage 400 million Burlington bonds due in 1921. Suspicion links Lindgren to LaCount murder case in Hennepin County.
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Grain Dealers Meet Opens In Minnesota With Over 1000 Attendees
The Warm ery Grain Dealers of Minnesota opened their thirteenth annual convention in Minneapolia with over 1,000 delegates present. The Gronna bill discussion was postponed. President F J Thielman urged support for the American Legion against radicalism and highlighted the Babcock highway amendment. The exposition runs through Friday. The University of Minnesota board approved 1200 dollars for state educational facilities survey.
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University of Minnesota
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Crookston
Morrs
Holland Will Guard Former Emperor William, Declares Hague
The Hague reports Holland will refuse to surrender the former emperor but will guard him closely, replying to the Entente’s second note on his status. In London, Tom T. Kelly, lord mayor elect of Dublin, is conditionally released from Wormwood Scrubbs prison and moved toward a nursing home after arrest since May 25, 1316 related to the Irish revolt.
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Telegraphic briefs update on wars and society events
Highlights include boxing results Detroit Battling Levituky defeats Clay Turner in ten rounds. Ville Alger lost near Reunion with 23 of 142 aboard saved. Accidents in Lima kill four, two pilots American and two Peruvians. Armenian massacres reported in Galicia. papal rumor on divorce in Austrian churches. Admirals’ stance on Constantinople and Turkey peace noted. Pittsburgh Leader fire causes $15000 loss. British aristocracy marriages mark social peaks. Oshkosh leader James G Clark dies at 44. Maryland women suffrage defeated in Annapolis House.
Execution Planned Despite Protests for O Brien
Sheriff Peters announced prisoners in the county jail will witness the Feb 17 execution of Jack O Brien for the murder of a policeman. He compared the measure to the prior Durrage hanging, saying capital punishment deters crime and serves as an example to the criminal class.
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Adriatic Settlement Note Deliberations Delayed
Parla Feb 17 report says the Allied supreme council has not sent Wilsons note reply yet. London dispatches note efforts to tone down content while Washington disputes persist. Washington reports say the memo warned Versailles and Anglo American Pact could be withdrawn if Allies proceed without US consent. News notes Dardanelles control decision by the Allied council and ongoing debate over enforcement and future arrangements.
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Women Voters to Elect National Officers Today
Chicago reports the League of Women Voters mobilizing for a better citizenship campaign. It seeks legislation to protect women in industry, eliminate sex discrimination in wages, establish a women’s bureau in labor, and double teachers' salaries. The group will be governed by a ten member board with regional representation and an at large member, plus a hired manager.
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Caillaux Trial Opens in Paris Amid War Treason Charges
Paris Feb 27 Joseph Caillaux former French premier stood trial today before a high court charged with conspiracy against France in time of war. The proceedings began at 2 40 pm with a full court attendance as Caillaux entered with three police officers. The case ties to Malvy and other treason probes and notes Caillaux’s resignation after his wife killed editor Calmette amid Morocco crisis accusations.
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Italy
Benson Named to Succeed Payne on Shipping Board
Washington February 17 Rear Admiral Benson former chief of naval operations has been chosen by President Wilson to succeed John Payne as a member of the Shipping Board. Nomination to the Senate will wait approval by the Senate before March 1. White House said the designation likely will take about a month.
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Het
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Two War Expenditures Reports Over Aviation Program
Washington reports present contrasting views on the over time aviation program. A Republican sub-committee majority condemns extravagance from early appropriations to contract terminations. A Democratic minority defends the project, noting criticism of John D. Ryan’s ties to a government railroad contract and his disinterestedness.
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Danish cabinet highly honored in Copenhagen welcome
In Copenhagen on Monday February 16 H H Hanssen a Danish cabinet minister and advocate of Schieg Wig restoration was greeted by a crowd of more than 20 000. He was carried through streets on admirers shoulders as a lantern marching band led the procession. He spoke at Axel Square pledging to see Denmark extend its influence south toward Schieek while crowds continued to cheer and parade to the palace where the king was addressed.
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Minnesota to levy record property tax in 1926
Minnesota property owners face a total tax of 93.338 million dollars for 1926, the State Auditor announced. The average tax rate stands at 54.63 mills, up from 38.56 mills last year, with funds allocated to state, county, villages, townships, and schools.
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Liquor Washes Ashore Blanketing Spanish Village
London dispatch reports nearly all male residents of Lagrana near Ferrel in Spain fell into a three day intoxication after storm washed ashore casks of brandy rum and spirits. Fishermen arsal tred men and mechanics formed a wreckage group and drank for six hours then lay unconscious in a ferry flotilla. The incident caused extensive disruption to fishing and local work with hospital care needed for the injured and intoxicated.
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Ferrel
Spain
Madrid
Surprise Opening of Martin Canboy Documents Sparks Debate
Albany observers report the release of new Martin Canboy records triggering discussion about socialist ties. The event, noted February 11, raises questions about affiliations and the implications for ongoing investigations.
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Fed
Ees Tor Ane
Tng
Martin Canboy
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