22 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
1
A major winter storm blankets the Twin Cities, piling deep snow and forcing widespread travel disruptions as trains fall far behind schedule. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and monitor alerts while crews work to clear tracks and resume service.
In Omaha and St Paul the upper house faces action on House Bill 44 with little progress. Snowstorms across the northwest bring sub zero temps and heavy drifts, delaying trains and straining city services. The storm impacts Minneapolis and St Paul as crews battle cold and officials delay legislative moves awaiting further discussion.
Brainerd Minnesota January 22 two men are believed to have perished in a basement fire at the Antlers hotel early today Firemen at first checked the blaze but a gusty wind later ripped through the district sending flames and smoke across a quarter block Missing are William Deering a boiler maker and T F Lamb a fag man aged 76.
Chicago markets report high prices paid for potatoes with strong shipments arriving. The scene centers on Chicago during January with Bal and other traders noting premiums and demand for American potato produce.
Washington January 22 inquiry has been made to Germany asking whether any Americans were among the 102 neutral sailors taken prisoner on German prize crews for serving on armed merchantmen. Officials say the matter hinges on individual cases and no final policy exists yet.
Washington Jan 22 A proposed constitutional amendment would base representation on the actual voting strength of states. Senator Poindexter introduces the plan to reduce representation in states denying women the vote and in other cases where sex is a factor in government service appointments and promotions.
A night clash in the Dominican Republic between native bandits and American marines left one marine dead and another severely injured, according to the Navy Department. The incident occurred during a patrol in the area, with authorities reporting the fatalities and injuries as part of ongoing security operations in the region.
President urges a League for Peace with universal guarantees and a force to secure lasting settlement. He argues for a peace without victory, equality of nations, and a concert of power to prevent future wars, addressing the Senate about terms and duties to the world. He stresses American leadership in shaping the postwar order and ensuring a just, enduring peace.
Traill county residents gathered at Hillsboro court house to oppose House Bill 44 proposing a new state constitution. The meeting, called by Senator John Paulson, heard arguments against the measure from John B. Paulson and Townley supporters, with attendees urged to oppose the bill and support legislators who would do so.
Senate steering committee today considered President Wilsons appeal to advance administration legislation including the railroad strike restriction bill. If measures fail before March 4 Congress could face an extra session, but leaders seek to avoid that possibility and resist expanding any session beyond railroad reform.
In Biemarque North Dakota January the legislature aims to pass a reform measure under a voter approved amendment. The bill has no opposition and is expected to take immediate effect as a standout legislative action led by a top figure.
President Wilson in a historic address to the Senate argued for a departure from strict isolationism and for joining a world league to preserve peace after the war. He stressed a concert of power and warned that lasting peace requires broader cooperation among nations. He noted no president had spoken to Congress separately since 1804 and urged timely action to bind nations together.
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