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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1921

Page

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North Dakota bankers seek delay in warrants call

Reports from Fargo and Bismarck detail bankers and officials contending that signatures on a purported resolution urging John Steen to postpone warrants were attached in error or without consent. Ed Piercy and G. Lord deny signing. I. P. Baker says both approved, while Piercy insists he never authorized such action. The resolution urges postponing payment to ease bank strains amid the fiscal crisis.

I. P. Baker Biamarck Bankers'’ Conference Commanites Pierce Steen Mr. Lord Baker Lord Cando Cathro Hue Bank of North Dakota Bank of North Dakos Tav John Steen FP. W. Cathro Bad Pierce A. Lord P. Baker G. Larson Bankers Conference Bismarck N. Dy

Testimony Read By Gust Wog Counsel At Elections Hearing

Ataf Correspondent reports continued reading of testimony from a prior hearing before the nate elections committee. The transcript covers disputed material and questions about improper influence, with officials questioned and adjournment anticipated. Limited details suggest contested content regarding district voting and percent in question.

Gust Wog Ataf Toe Eerbe Anton Ae Ge

Betty Ross Clarke Birth Noted at Langdon

Betty Ross Clarke, movie star, was born at Langdon on January 13. Local notice lists the newborn as Mia Betty Finan and references the Bowoss Arbuckle under early life notes.

Betty Ross Clarke Movie Star Langdon Mia Betty Finan

Five Workmen's Compensation Bills Introduced in House

Bismarck North Dakota January 13 five bills amending the workmen's compensation law were introduced in the House. Representative Kitchen Independent opened with a resolution urging the governor to propose financing or justify last week’s bankers offer. Representative Vogel McLean county added five compensation bills including HB 18 extending coverage to interstate railway men and raising the commissioners' pay. HB 20 would require employers to pay state premiums. HB 21 changes premium payment to monthly. HB 22 increases funeral allowance under the act.

Bismarck N. D Representative Kitchen Vogel McLean County

McCumber urges 50 cent tariff on Canadian wheat

Washington January 13 Senator McCumber Republican North Dakota announced he would seek a tariff likely 50 cents a bushel on Canadian wheat. He proposed adding it to the Fordney emergency tariff bill to replace the 30 cent duty in the House version, aiming to curb enormous imports.

Washington McCumber North Dakota House

Strict Code of Highway Rules Endorsed by 19 Organizations

Washington June 13 Endorsement by nineteen national organizations of a comprehensive code for highway traffic reorganization was announced at a conference seeking uniform state and municipal laws. Principles include age limits for licenses and reciprocity allowing a three month licenseless operation in other states, plus penalties for DUI reckless driving and vehicle theft. Organizations listed include the American Automobile Association and the National Safety Council.

Washington American Automobile Association The Federal Highway Uncil International Association of Chiefs of Police National Safety Counc

Unable to Agree on Superintendent for M Kenzie Schools

In the county a lack of candidates stalls the search for a new superintendent. Johnson, the current superintendent, has refused to qualify, and Miss Lynoer, the runner up in the November election, also declined. Bielfieck, previously interim, will step down when the sine die effective January 15.

Schafer Van Rover Johnson Clevy Miss Lynoer F. d. Bielfieck

Lakes Station May Be Abandoned

Chicago reports indicate the Great Lakes naval training station at Lake Bluff Michigan, the largest of its kind, may be shut down. About 260 civilian workers were told they would be discharged next Saturday as retrenchment begins. Admiral Washington confirmed funds exist only for this fiscal year, with Congress to decide beyond June 30. More than 10,000 personnel are currently on duty at the station.

Chicago Navy Department Great Lak Lake Bluff Luther O. Steward National Federation of Federal Navy Great Lakee Admiral Washington Washington Great Lakes Congress Steward Rampton Roade San Francisco Great Lakes Station Washingston Bureau of Navigation Hampton Roads

Harding Will Be Inaugurated On The Front Porch

Washington January 13 A joint constitutional committee in charge of ceremonies ratified the plan to inaugurate President elect on the east Portico of the Capitol. The front porch concept would be carried out strictly with minimal expense and no spectator stands benches or camp stools provided.

Washington, Dan Capitol

Memberships of Committees Are Announced Today

Washington January 18 The joint committee of the Civilian Board and the Interstate Commerce Commission to apply provisions of the transportation act and the Jones Merchant Marine act was announced. Members include J N Teal of Oregon as chair and F J Thompson of Alabama and Guy D Goi of Wisconsin, with C C McCood Henry C Hall and Mark W Potter also represented.

Washington Pine Board Interstate Commerce Commission J. N. Teal Oregon F.J. ‘Thompson Alabama Guy 1D. Goi Wisconsin C.C. McCood Henry C. Hall Mark W. Potter

Large sums to be loaned to other nations

Wall Street bankers expect foreign financing totaling 150 million dollars or more to begin within six weeks. Anticipated loans include 100 million to France and about 25 million to Belgium, with Scandinavian countries and Switzerland seeking funds. Negotiations with several South American nations progress, signaling early developments ahead. Six South Dakota cities seek to locate a cooperative mill and rolled oats factory, with plans stemming from Pavison County livestock breeders. Leaders anticipate a decision at the 22nd annual session of the South Dakota Improved Live Stock Breeders Association in Mitchell.

New York Wall Street Switzerland South Dakota Mitchell Pavison Dakota Paris Muse Raymond Poincare Sto Breedere Conrn Sioux Pally Averdeen Watertown Huron Brookings

Federation of Labor in France Dissolved by Court

Paris Jan 13 The court ordered the dissolution of the General Federation of Labor amid a case against Leon Jouhaux and other officers for law infringements. Fines of 190 francs were imposed on Jouhaux and four officials.

Paris General Federation of Labor Leon Jouhaux Joubaux

Federal agents seize liquor haul in Minneapolis raid

Federal agents raided the room of Adolph Hannebahi in Minneapolis Jan. Li and confiscated three trunks containing Canadian whiskey and gin plus two grips. Hannebahi was jailed and will be arraigned before U. S. Commissioner D. W. Lawler on a charge of transporting liquor after tips that he was bringing liquor in from Canada. Paul D. Keller, supervising federal prohibition agent, reported the details.

Minneapolis Mino Adolph Hannobacl Canada Paul D. Keller D. W. Lawler United States

Honduran Govt Halts Foreign Silver Circulation

The Honduran government has postponed the circulation of all foreign silver money, except United States coins, citing poor quality as the reason for the order. The move comes amid concerns over coin quality and monetary standards in the Republic of El Salvador and surrounding regions.

U. S San Salvadore Republic of Salvador

Wheat In Ear Gives Ryder Man Trouble

In Ryder North Dakota on January 13 a wheat ear accident caused severe facial swelling and hearing loss. A critical operation was performed and may delay recovery. Detroit circuit court opened with slow witness turnout as Detroit United Railways petition proceeds. Orr reads shoe retailers report from Milwaukee convention.

Ryder N. D UABE Detroit Mich Detroit United Railways

State Banks Barred From Edge Act Investments

The ruling states that state banks cannot invest any portion of their deposits in stock of a corporation organized under the Edge Act. The decision, delivered to W. E. Pearson by the attorney general, clarifies that state bank powers do not include buying stocks and bonds. Rollin M. Smith noted trust companies may invest non trust funds in such corporations.

St. Paul Minn Jan W. EB. Pearson jReneral Rollin M. Smith Banking Department Smith

Samuels and Curci Seek Marriage License in Minneapolis

Homer Samuels and Madame Galli Curci visited the Hennepin county district court clerk's office to obtain a marriage license. The certificate, issued by Walter A. Ryborg, lists Amelita Galil Crrej, 21, residence Cook County, Illinois, and Homer Samuels, 31, residence St. Louis, Minnesota.

Minneapolis Minn San Homae Samuels Madame Galli Curci Grant Operativa Hennepin County District Court Hoon Walter A. Ryborg Amelita Galil Crrej Cook County Anioin

Death of Former Empress of Germany Is Expected

Doom Holand Jan 13 Former Emperor William of Germany and others at the house of Doom are convinced the death of former Empress Aurora Victoria is a matter of only a short time and are resigned to the inevitable Dr Haehner the physician attending the former empress says her condition may linger indefinitely Funeral has already been worked Former Crown Prince Frederick arrived here today from Würingen

Doom Holand William of Germany House of Doom Aurunta Victoria de. Haehner Prince Frederick Wierengen

North Dakota Hotelmen Back Open Shop and Good Roads

The North Dakota Hotel and Restaurant Keepers Association adopted resolutions endorsing open shop and the good roads movement. They backed amendments to hotel laws urged by Dr. E F Ladd, elected Ralph Mayer president, Theodore Kawellek VP, Dee Read secretary treasurer, and praised extending the 48 hour work rule for women to seven days. They also favor direct hotel inspection fee remittance, and posting rates on room doors.

Herald Special Service Wargo N. D North Dakota Hotel and Restaurant Keepers’ Association E. F. Ladd al H. Liembacher Atttendance Fargo Ralph M. Mayer Great Northern Devils Lake Theodore Kawellek Kenmare Posi Uon Dee Read Annex R. G. Keller Portland Ore W.J. Rathman Oakes H. H. Hall Rugby L. B. Holander Hai Mat Ladd Hotel and Restaura Keepers’ Association

King George Made Member of Large Black Pig Society

Vienna tensions rise as strikes, shuttered hotels, and disrupted mail and communications signal unrest over labor and political strife. Reports say former Emperor Charles may be moving toward Hungary amid international unease, with Cork Lord Mayor O Callaghan testifying before an Irish commission.

King George LARGE Black Pig Society Vienna Dugh Austria Charles Switzerland Hungary Cork London George Times Washington Department of State and Labor Berkshire Mayor O'Callaghan Windsor Alfonso Spain Newport America Ireland Wilson Murghy Labor Wilson Irish Commission O'Callaghan Peter J. MacSwiney MacSwiney Atlantic Frank Dempsey Mallow Hollingsworth Wood New York

Amendment urged to allow liquor on American liners

Washington officials urged changing the prohibition enforcement act to permit American passenger liners in foreign trade to carry and sell liquor beyond the three mile limit. A shipping official complained foreign ships handle most travel and a House member quipped about prohibitionists seeking dry ships for fun.

Washington United States House Judiciary Committee Ince Missouri Edmonds Pennsylvania

Labor Congress Hears Mother Jones in Mexico City

Delegates at the Pan American Federation of Labor congress in Mexico City heard an address by Mother Jones, the radical labor leader who arrived from the United States. The resolutions committee worked on its report ahead of tomorrow morning’s session.

Mexico City Associated Press Congress The Pan-American Federation of Labor Mother Jones Jeader United States Resolutions Committee

United States Advances 32 Million to Greece Under Conditions

The United States government agreed to lend Greece 32 million dollars, previously promised during M Venizelos's term, but with the condition that the funds be spent in America on non war materials. Acknowledgment came from Athens on January 13 as the decision was announced locally.

United States Greece M Venezilce America

Two Canadian dailies quit in Newfoundland setback

The Border Cities Sun in Windsor and the St Johns Evening Herald both suspended publication at year end due to high costs and weak local support. The Hamilton Times also failed, signaling an unusually high mortality rate among dominion daily newspapers. Meanwhile Duluth mines face about 18 million in local taxes. mining property bears most of St Louis county’s 24.45 million total taxes for 1921. North Dakota forecast fair, colder tonight. Minnesota skies partly cloudy.

Toronto Border Cities Sun Border Citice Star Windsor Onl St. Johns N. F Herald Estah- Malind Il Tes Sun The St. John= Herald Hamilton Times Dominion Duluth Minn St. Louis County Walter H. Bergen

Harding faces big problems with independence and rails

President-elect Harding holds conferences on Philippine independence and railway issues. Attendees include Mrs. Ogden Reid of New York linked to a world association plan. Others listed are Felix Davita, S. Davies Warfield, Governor Beeckman of Rhode Island, and B J McCone of a Buffalo group.

Marian Oy Tan Harding Ogden Reid New York Felix Davita S. Davies Warfield Association of Rattens KR. — Livingston | Beeckman, Governor of Rhode Island B.J. McCone Buffalo

Different Versions of Langdon Shooting Revealed

Washington reports show two conflicting accounts of Lieutenant W H Langdon of the United States cruiser Albany being shot by a Japanese sentry at Vladivostok. Navy and state departments await fuller details as Admiral Gleaves investigates and consular reports arrive from Vladivostok.

Washington Navy Wadivostok We H Langdon Engieer United States Albany Mate Department Conan McGowan Vladivoutok Navy Department Albert Gleaves Asiatic Feet Gleaves State Department Vladivostok Tin Navy Department Jangdon Langoon Admiral Giraves Consul MacGowan Vladivomok

Balloonists to be welcomed in Toronto arrival

Toronto editors report that three American balloonists named Kloor Farrel and Hinton will be welcomed upon rail arrival in Toronto by Controller Macguire and a delegation from the Aero Club of Canada. An informal greeting is planned at the Aero Club headquarters with city representatives assisting.

Toronto Ont Kloor Farrel Hinton Maltive Macguire Aero Clu Canada Aero Cluh

Over Half of Americans Live in Urban Areas

Washington reports that for the first time more than half the continental population resides in urban territory. City and town populations rose 5.0 percent from 1910 to 1920, reaching 41.4 percent of the nation. Increases varied by state with Michigan jumping to 61.1 percent urban, while Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming showed smaller gains. The shift is attributed to World War I effects and postwar urban attraction.

Washington Continental United States Montana Wyoming Michigan Texas Indiana Ohio Florida Oklahoma Colorado Bureau Wyormine Jolne Ts Army Minnesota J Montang South Dakes

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M’cumber M’kenzie Schools T Lakes Miller Federation OF Labor France Orr Miwaukee Homer Samuels Galli Curci N.D Ralph Mayer Labor Congress U. 5 W. H. Langton Amerene Cruich Albay Hall Japaneer Ceabassy Ger Happy House Grand Forks Jane D. Abbott Ure
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