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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
1
Cold weather hampered firefighters as flames engulfed the Tribune plant in Bismarck. The building had burned years earlier, and by noon the fire remained under control though still burning.
Madison reports that thirteen organizations including nine companies of infantry and four cavalry troops are prepared for federal muster into the Wisconsin National Guard. General Orlando Holway's return brings encouraging recruiting progress with Milwaukee listing 400 infantry and more than enough for four companies and three cavalry troops.
Manitowoc Wis Jan 31 With 744 teams entered in the war bowling tournament opening Jan 29 state officials of the bowling association consider extending the event two weeks and increasing prizes from 9000 to 11000 The count covers teams and entrants across the United States.
St Paul January 31. Vivdlan Wye of St Paul and Wd Cutting of Sleepy Hollow face extortion charges while serving the state food administration in southern Minnesota. They will be tried in Brown County after Judge G Quale to Gay denied their motion for a venue change. Judge Frank Jaque requested a quiet form of complaint, and a prejudicial atmosphere was noted during the proceedings.
Paris January 20 via French Wireless Service reports a rumor that Bolsheviks removed the imperial crown, spurring a search of Dr. Schwarte's Moscow house. Polish authorities recovered a golden crown a tiara and a jeweled pair of gloves or shoes as the physician gave evasive replies in Warsaw dispatches about ownership.
Panimo Jan 41 state agriculture department denounces candy manufacturers actions during a sugar shortage. J Bay, commissioner of agriculture, says inquiries at warehouses show wholesalers and jobbers pay little pager on the tracks while manufacturers have …
A set of short dispatches covers religious reunification with Methodist Episcopal churches in Loulaville, Jugo-Slavs negotiating with Italy, martial law in Italian cities after a railroad strike, Bolshevik opposition forces in the Caucasus, a new anti Bolshevik Corack government in Novo-Rossiysk, and sports results including Depew alive in Bakersfield and boxing and boxing-like bouts in Des Moines, Boston, and Cedar Rapids.
Chicago reports over six thousand influenza cases today with widespread spread to the Midwest. Pneumonia also epidemic, causing many deaths, while health officials struggle with nurse shortages and a noted decline in deaths in the last day. Camp Grant sees two deaths in 24 hours and Great Lakes Naval Station logs 386 cases and seven deaths.
Otto H. Kahn urged scrapping the excess profits tax in Newark. He proposed a 1 percent tax on purchases over $2 paid by buyers, arguing the current tax harms living costs, industry, and credit. He favored a progressive income tax but warned high surtaxes push capital to tax exempt securities and strain domestic and international trade. He cited private capital as essential for financing European industry and suggested the proposed tax could raise two to four billion dollars yearly.
Paris reports Northern and Central Italy gripped by a major railway strike. Martial law tightens control in major cities as trains run under heavy guard, shops close at 8, and motor vehicles are restricted. Rome notes some improvement as workers return, easing military necessity.
Officials in Austin await word from Wichita County after rangers were sent when Texas and Oklahoma claimants to valuable property in the Red River valley were said to threaten clashes. Late reports say the situation is quiet and officials hope no trouble occurs as land disputes edge through court proceedings.
A stray tomcat at the Madison Square Garden poultry show caused a stir as it sampled a $100 meal amid the event. report notes the cat’s unexpected presence and the audience reaction, with observers recalling the humorous interruption during judging in New York.
Fargo Jan 31 The Society of Equity kept the platform at the Tri-State Grain Growers convention. Principal speakers included W H Watts of Omaha representing the livestock business and H N Owens of Minneapolis who spoke on Grain Trading. The Equity Cooperative Exchange raised capital from 1,000,000 to 9,000,000 to expand the local system of 77 elevators in Minnesota and North Dakota. At night, resolutions urged Congress to extend government railroad control two more years from March 1, arguing Wall Street interests tried to undermine public operation and a fair plan for railroad disposition.
Washington reports state medical authorities believe the influenza situation is well in hand. Officials note a dip in cases from the previous week yet warn that cold and fever prevalence is high for the season with more illnesses expected.
Tokio reports Japan secures an objective in cooperating with the United States to support Grecko slovate troops in Siberia and withdraw its forces. In other news, Bay State Milling of Winona renews corporate existence and raises capital stock to 1,000,000 from 250,000 in amended articles filed with the secretary of state.
Minneapolis millers and grain men urged a boycott as retaliation against the Interstate Commerce Commission grain rate decision cutting Minneapolis territory. Chicago lines Northwestern and Omaha are cited as seeking to divert grain business to Chicago with St Paul and Omaha roads implicated. Dynes of St Paul acted in hearings.
Stockholm reports Paris announced reopening of Commercial relations between Allied countries and the Russian people. Swedish reaction is mixed with expectations of a large new market for Swedish products. Baltic ports are frozen, trade moving via a land route. heavy traffic awaits May or June when ships can reach Kronstadt and Petrograd.
J N Tittemore president of the American Society of Equity said he would not criticize anyone for thinking he would make a good governor though he is not a candidate. He knew nothing of a proposed Tittemore For Governor meeting in Milwaukee and is staying at a Green Bay hotel due to an ulcerated tooth.
A Devils Lake, North Dakota, teacher argues that resignations by high school staff amid pay dispute do not constitute a strike. The educator clarifies that a strike requires a body to quit together, while individual resignations are not considered a strike under their definition.
Duluth Minnesota January 21 a critical coal trade crisis looms as severe weather risks fuel shortages. Docks at Duluth and Superior operate at 25 to 30 percent capacity with only about 700 cars loaded daily mostly iron ore hoppers. Great Northern claims 7000 coal cars ready but lacks engines to move them to the docks.
Washington notes report that Senator Walsh introduced a resolution condemning Rear Admiral Sims for publicly releasing confidential remarks about allied relations. The measure was denied immediate consideration after Lodge objected. Leaders questioned the allegations and due process for defense.
Waahi Jan 21 Secretary Baker endorsed the senate military sub committee draft for a unified army plan. He praised the bill as a strong, effective reorganization with compulsory training and a large citizen reserve force. Baker opposed provisions altering authority under a national service setup and Pershing leadership.
A Morton County judge dismissed the case against Sheriff and State's Attorney after a jolt in court. The order ends the legal action, removing all charges and clearing the officials of wrongdoing. Local officials and residents react to the abrupt courtroom development.
C Burtness charged officials and leading men in North Dakota with hiding corruption during a Hillsboro address. He named a state bank examiner and criticized Townleyite influence in the Legislature, citing the Minnie Nielsen case and the newspaper grab bill before returning to Grand Forks.
Seymour Stedman of Chicago argued in Albany that the Socialist party and its members were misunderstood, asserting solidarity with Soviet Russia. He contended the assembly’s condemnation reflected misreading of Soviet support as disloyalty while urging fair treatment amid ongoing disloyalty proceedings against five suspended Socialist assemblymen.
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