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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1917

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Governor Frazier Moves to Oust Regents Faces Senate Block

North Dakota report from Bismarck outlines Governor Frazier attempting to remove the state board of regents, with Senate resistance expected. The article lists proposed appointees Dr. W. G. Brown, Robert Muir, Rev. C. E. Vermilya, E. P. Totten, and Roscoe Deagle, noting legal questions about prior appointments and the timing of nominations. It also mentions former Gov Hanna and the historical context of the board’s creation and terms.

Frazier Vn Rama Board OF Regents Senate Bismarck N. D Fifteenth Assembly Spe Lewis F. Crawford Sentinel Butte Frank Whi Fragier W. G. Brown Fargo Robert Muir Barles C. E. Vermilya Valley City Totten Bowman Roacoe Deagle Dr. Brown Mayville Normal Lynn J. Frazier E. P. Totten Bowman County William Lemke League Vermilya Minot Park River Dengie Ward County Itis Messrs Skaw Bowen Ilegal Hanna Journal of the Senate Linde

League Threats Tie Politics to Anarchy in North Dakota

Blanorck North Dakota January 16 1928 a local writer warns that league threats could provoke political and physical anarchy across the state if leaders push obedience. He vows personal defiance and a stand for conscience and welfare despite pressure and potential re election fights.

Blanorck N. D North Dakota Fair Prairies League Don

Public One State Owned Is Illegal Langer Office Says

Bismarck N D Jan 16 Attorney General Langer voices opposition to the state trolley line deeming it illegal unconstitutional and unwise The critique centers on the line's status as an internal improvement and questions whether state ownership can proceed without broad public approval The piece notes a budget committee probe into paving costs and outlines several legal and policy questions surrounding city and private options and the league's stance on state ventures.

Langer Bismarck Tom Parker Junkin N. D Nonpartisan League League Ilegel Biamarck Northern Pacific Si Capital Fund Ta Tt

Appam Case Argued Before Supreme Court Today

On January 15 the Appam case reached the Supreme Court on how to dispose of the German raider Moewe captured British liner Appam and cargo. The British owners seek return. Germany claims property. Key issues include German American treaties of 1799 and 1848 and Hague conventions.

Svaaninatake Moewe Appam Supreme Court Newport News Sperty Cato Hampton Roads Lorie

North and Central Teams Visited by a Heavy Snow Fall

A heavy snow storm hit North and Central regions causing travel disruptions. The storm dumped several inches of snow with drifting in several counties, closing roads and delaying late winter activities. Local weather officials warn of continued cold and accumulations into the evening.

Admiral Dewey in frail health amid decline

Washington reports Admiral Dewey, age advanced, is very weak after five days of general breakdown. Doctors Fauntleroy and Sheldon say his condition shows a gradual decline with periods of irrational behavior and limited sleep. The bulletin notes potential risk to his vitality.

Washington Jan Dewey A. M. Fauntleroy Luther Sheldon U.N. B

Thaw Defense Plans Debated Today in Philadelphia

Fragmentary report indicates discussions on the defense strategy for Harry S. Will, with legal aides considering options as authorities assess the case and potential charges. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors from the Philadelphia filing.

Teutons Close on Galatz as Vadeni Falls

Teuton forces push toward Galatz with Vadeni captured, six miles from the Sereth front. Weather hampers fighting along the Danube sector with limited line shifts. Petrograd and Berlin diverge on gains while Russian fronts resist in Moldavia and the Riga area.

von Mackensen Galats Danube Seret Vadeni Sereth Bralic Gala Seacaion Petrograd Berlin Riga Petrogradius Rfa Troe Paris

Snow Fails Silent Guns On Somme Front In Snow

Jan 1 dispatch from Vie London describes a snowy day on the Somme with white frost and quiet front lines. British guns, hidden in trenches, pounded the unseen enemy while snow muffled the landscape and mud receded under a pale white fog.

France London Somme

Charles Woods Held For Killing Sweetheart Tries to Kill Self

Bt Paul Jan 15 Charles Woods arraigned in police court on murder charges in the death of Elia Johnson who was said to have refused his attentions. Woods, after leaving court, attempted suicide by stabbing himself eight times in the breast with a pocket knife borrowed from a fellow prisoner but did not reach his heart.

Paul Charles Woods Hmself Elia Johnson Woods

Army air squad to searchresour two misting San Diego

Three Army airplanes depart from San Diego today to attempt the rescue of Harry Bishop and Lieutenant W. Robinson Jr. who were marooned after their plane failed near Calexico. The mission, led by Lieutenant J. Ber, is part of a broader rescue operation amid harsh weather.

Army Airplasca San Diego Cal Harry Bishop

Kaiser Letter to Bethmann Hollweg Calls For Peace

Amsterdam report from London transcribes an unsigned German autographed note dated December 31 1916 allegedly from the German Emperor to Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg. It claims a willingness to seek peace, urging moral action and a conscience bound to end the war, with requests to draft notes and arrange necessary steps.

Kaiser Bethmann-Hollweg Amserdam London Norddeutsche Meine Zettung Gp Reee Sweg Rethmann

Withdrawal of Pershing Columns to Mexico Discussed

New York January 15. The American-Mexican joint commission resumes, likely to discuss formal withdrawal of General Pershing's columns from Mexico and immediate dispatch of Ambassador Henry Fletcher to Mexico, amid talks as a cure for tensions between the United States and Mexico.

New York State Départments United States Provisional Government of Mexico

Major league players facing potential strike in face of contracts

In New York on January 15 the presidents of National and American leagues and their schedule committees discussed the looming strike. Owners believe players will bow to money pressure as advances on next season’s salaries rise. They expect talks to push a deadline for players to submit signed contracts or risk suspension.

New York

DISCUSS RECOGNITION OF THE PROGRESSIVES

New York January 15 The degree of recognition for the Progressives will be discussed this afternoon at a meeting of the executive committee of the National Republican committee. Six Progressives were on the Republican campaign committee, and if any party members are added they will likely come from that group. Committeeman Alvah H. Martin said he favors harmony and collaboration. The November election showed a need for unity.

New York National Rpublican Committee Republican Campaign Committee Alvah H. Martin

Liebknecht receives extra four and a half year sentence

London reports Dr Karl Liebknecht the German socialist leader has been given an additional four and a half years at hard labor and expulsion from the Berlin bar after a Berlin court martial had already sentenced him to four years for treason. The Imperial military tribunal rejected his appeal on November 5. Troops advance in the Ionian Islands rescue operation and claim control of a Greek island.

London Karl Lieb Knecht Berlin Amsterdam Liebknecht Imperial Militribunal Island

Lawson Names Henry In Leak Testimony At Inquiry

Washington January 15 Lawson testified that Henry chairing the rules committee told him a cabinet officer and a Spencer rat led to a banker profiting from the forthright peace note. Lawson named Archibald White of Boston as the banker and McAdoo as the cabinet member involved. Henry sent a telegram promising Lawson would testify if a congressional committee is formed. The panel broadened its inquiry and extended reporting time.

Washington Lawson Henry Rules Committee Spenerrat Archibald White Boston McAdoo Jan Thomas W. Lawson

English munition output doubles in 48 hours

London reports English munition factories now turn out every 48 hours more heavy gun ammunition than the entire first year of the war. Production rises weekly in step with plans for a great offensive on the western front, with officials optimistic about continued American imports and overall munitions readiness.

London Western Ministry of Munitions America Whitehall

Stringent marriage license bill eyed by legislature

Representative Southwick backs a measure with Child Welfare league support to tighten marriage licenses. It requires ten days notice, affidavits of mutual health, and optional physician certificates. penalties include prison terms for falsifying affidavits. A companion bill would fund Minnesota state troops on the border.

Paul Southwick Child Welfare League Minnesota

One Provision Makes Easy Road For League Corporation

In Bismarck North Dakota January 15 a rising insurgency challenges the league leaders as a new constitution faces final vote. Senators push insurance acts tax relief and a state owned terminal fund while dissidents fear radicalism and a broad public initiative. The piece questions corporate power and debt limits, noting broader changes but warning against removing protections for school lands and state finances.

Tom Parker Junkin Bismarck N. D League House Senate Aecreat Senate Paseos Justice of the Peace the Supreme Bench North Dakota

Unknown U Boat Seen Near Atlantic Return

New York reports an unidentified submarine moving westward in the Atlantic was brought to port by the British freighter Clematis from Rouen, France. Passengers aboard Saeee believed the craft could be the German submarine merchantman Deutschland on a third voyage to America. The stranger did not attack the Clematis, about 800 miles east of Newport, Rhode Island.

New York Newa Atlantic Clematia Rourdeaux France Amerios Clematis Millea Newport R. 1

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