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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

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North Dakota Lawmakers Clash Over House Bill 44 Debate

In Hiamarck North Dakota January 26 Representative Mackoff denounces House Bill 44 as the greatest fraud and accuses leaders of insincere manipulation of a constitutional revision. Other speakers Tenneson Bowman Moen Miller Mees Sinclair Rice and Blanchams of Stark address legal issues and coal land protections as the house adjourns for the day.

Tom Parker Junkin Hiamarck N. D House North Dakota Mackoff Stark League Supreme Callrt Peterson Stark County Representative Tenneson Bowman J .Tenneson Tenneson Moen Sioux Miller Mees Sinclair Rice Rice Also Spoke This Morning and Representathe Blanchams of

Villa occupies place held by U S outposts

El Paso Jan 26 forces of Francisco Villa have occupied El Valle Chihuahua abandoned by General Pershing s outposts according to reliable information in army circles Villa established headquarters at Madera and was preparing to occupy Casas Grandes at noon if Pershing abandons field HQ at Folonia Dublan

el Paso Tex Francisco ‘Villa el Valle Chihuahua Pershing Villa Madera Casas Grandes Folonia Dublan

Extraditions Lessened by Stricter Passport Rules

London reports that stricter US passport regulations reduced extraditions from England. Historically many pitibicanes occupied embassy officials, but this year there were no American criminals or suspects arraigned at Bow Street for extradition.

London United States England Bow Street

Unidentified German Vessel Bombards Suffolk Coast

An unidentified German vessel shelled the Suffolk coast of England last night. No casualties were reported. The vessel approached the coast and fired a number of shells, with only a portion reaching shore and causing minor damage.

London Suffolk England

Montana senator vows bill to hang and quarter reporter

Helena dispatch reports a Montana Republican caucus opened with a vow to bar The Helena Independent from party events while a reporter allegedly hid under a roman structure to obtain most of the legislative body. Senator Whiteside proposed capital punishment for the offending reporter. The House advanced funding for Flathead project and harbor dredging amid other action. Virginia City miners union protested a proposed mine tax.

Montana Bill Helena Mont Montana Sensi Will A. Campbell The Independent Flathead Lake de Woure Virginia City Miners Union

State fair to move from Grand Forks to Fargo

Bismarck N D Jan 26 Representative Stair of Bottineau will introduce a bill to relocate the state fair from Grand Forks to Fargo. The measure has caucus support and is being drafted for consideration after Home Bill 44 is resolved.

Bismarck N. D Stair Bottineau Grand Forks Fargo

German Report Of Fight In The North Sea

Berlin reports details of January 21 engagement between German torpedo flotilla and British light naval forces. V-69's commander Captain Max Schultze was killed. vessel heavily damaged yet entered Dutch port. German boats rammed British destroyer, then reached a base. a third boat engaged hostile torpedo boats, sank a large destroyer at close range but withdrew amid superior enemy forces.

Berlin Sayville Max Schultze

Civilians Killed in Rheims Attack Report

A wartime bulletin cites Whitney War ren stating sixty thousand casualties in Rheims France with 645 civilians killed and 662 wounded since the war began. A French Institute report notes 182 women among the dead, and the cathedral area heavily damaged by bombs.

Rheims France Whitney Warren French Institute Rheimthedral Autate

Guards urged for coal trains to Chicago rail line

Danville Illinois January 26 special Agent Win Sloan appeals for extra armed guards on every coal train to Chicago and Eastern Minot Railway after repeated robberies along the route. Trains arrive short by 10 to 15 tons, prompting the demand for increased protection.

Danville Chicago Win Sloan Chicago and Eastern Minot

U S May Make Own Big Shells

Secretary Paniels prepared to meet Britain's refusal to permit Hadfields to manufacture projectiles for the American navy by readying to equip a government plant. Advance experts assigned to plans as the Navy Department abandons hope of satisfactory bids from American manufacturers. Daniels conferred with Charles M. Schwab, whose bids were rejected by the Navy.

Washington Paniels Hadfields (Ltd Adnance Navy Department Reere Daniels Charles M. Schwab Navy

White House denies Lansing resignation rumors

Washington reports flat denials from the White House and Secretary Lansing as rumors circulate that Lansing plans to resign. The administration says the spread is an attempt to discredit President Wilson during his cabinet probe and to sow discord within the administration.

Lansing White House Washington Eee House Wilson

Bill Provides for Needs of Returned National Guardsmen

Senator Playbar introduces concurrent measure for relief of soldiers returning from service and in need of employment support. The bill proposes a fund to be placed at a designated agency to assist those veterans, aiming to address immediate needs and stabilize their post service employment prospects.

Playbar

France Enforces Food Restrictions in Restaurants

Paria January 26 France follows England and Italy in curbing restaurant meals. Diners are limited to soup plus two other items, with six or seven items total reduced to a small set. A decree requires advance police notice for luncheon menus and limits on dessert and sugar. the decree aims to curb extravagance and steer consumption toward basic foods.

Paria France England Italy

Germans Raid Verdun Trenches Amid Big Front Fighting

German forces attacked French trenches northwest of Verdun in a major Franco-Belgian front move. Paris says the counterattack failed to expel them, with 500 prisoners and 10 machine guns captured. In the Riga region German advances and Russian resistance continued, while a small German vessel raided the Suffolk coast causing minor damage.

Verdun Fterlin Way Ries Berlin Riga Ava

Militias and universal training debated by Bishop Fallows

Senatorial hearing on universal military training draws strong remarks from Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago. He argues the United States cannot become a military nation, citing Civil War demobilization after two million mustered, and warns against thesaurus of dictatorial power.

Washington Ian United States Samuel Fallows Chicago Iron Brigade Senate Bishop Fallows United Sites Grant

Dewey's will filed with will details and bequests

Washington, Jan 26. Admiral Dewey's will dated December 17, 1915, was filed today for probate. It bequeaths a life annuity of 500 dollars to his sister Mia Mary B. Greyley and directs a marble stone to be placed over his grave in Arlington National Cemetery. The remainder of the estate is left to his widow and son George Dewey Jr. with executors named without bond.

Washington Jin Admiral Dewey Mia Mary B. Greyley Arlington National Cemetery George Dewey, Jr

$2,000 Worth of Silks Stolen From Mitchell Store

Mitehel and C. report a burglary at a downtown Mitchell storefront where silks valued at $2,000 were taken. Police say no tangible clues have been found and searches continue for the burglar.

Mitchell Mitehel, & C oMetain Bur

May Force Mrs Byrne to Eat Leaves She Grows Weaker

New York reports Mrs Ethel Byrne’s hunger strike to force feeding while detained. The case draws corrections department bulletins on her condition as her health declines under the 30 day siege.

New York Ethel Byrne

Unpublished Peace Summons to Lincoln by Brazil Emperor

London reports an unpublished summons to Lincoln during the Civil War by Emperor Pedro of Brazil, closely paralleling Wilson’s later speech. Frederic Harrison claims the document urges peaceful neutrality and condemns war between North and South, noting no response from Lincoln.

Lincoln Brazil Wilson London Pedo Addrevel Linccoln Pedro Senate Morning Post Frederic Harrison Poaltivist Society Harrison Asya Tated May Mr. Harrison Ing Hrwaitian Soukose Industr North Amer

New Bills Shape Up For Brokers And Railways

New York reporters note limited inquiry scope for the Jesk leak case as brokers welcome a focus on short sales. In Washington a bill to supplement the Adamson act would criminalize strikes or lockouts while authorizing the president to seize rail assets to move troops or munitions during wartime or insurrection.

New York House Rules Committee Wilson Stock Exchange Houses Lexk Nere Washington Senate Interstate Commerce

Wilson Rebukes Maryland League Over Universal Training

President Wilson challenged a Maryland League delegation that attacked the National Guard and urged universal military training. He said physical training is needed and can be achieved without compulsory service. He defended congressional efforts to build proper military service and noted his remarks should not be read as final opposition to universal training.

Washington Wilson Maryland League For National Defe National Guard Congress White House

Paper Makers and Publishers Confer on Print Paper Prices

Lafayette Young Jr of Des Moines Capital says publishers invited FTC members to explain the high price of print paper. He notes the meeting aims to understand manufacturers' problems, not a formal FTC hearing.

Federal Trade Commission Lafayette Young, Jr Des Moines Laws,’ Capital Trade Commission Young

Virginia Judge Shot By Suspect In Norfolk Subway Scene

Circuit Court Judge James Damron of Williamson West Virginia was shot at a Norfolk subway station. Damron known for prosecuting bootstrap fraud and election fraud cases, sustained injuries as investigators moved to secure the scene.

North Dakota Guards Arriving at Fort Snelling Soon

Minneapolia Jan 26 The First North Dakota regiment now en route from Mano Grande to Fort Snelling to be mustered out of federal service is expected to reach the fort late tomorrow officials of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad said today. The unit traveled through Arkansas today and was due to reach Albia Iowa this evening.

Minneapolia North Dakota Mano Grande Fort Gneling Minneapolis and

Amondson Obsequies Held at Manvel Church

Funeral services for Gertrude Amondson 72 were held today at Middle Grove church Manvel after a paralytic stroke at her son Thos A Amondson home She leaves a daughter Mrs Otto Hoverson and her grandson Rev Ness officiated She was born in Norway and lived in Grand Forks County 34 years Interment was at Manvel Cemetery.

Middle Grove Manvel Gertrude Amondson Thos. A. Amondson Otto Hoverson Ness Amondson Norway Grand Forka County

Mrs Shear Hearing With Insanity Charge

Mrs Hannah Shear wife of Ben Shear of 808 Fourth Avenue faced an insanity charge brought by her husband. A dramatic hearing occurred as officials reported she attacked the man with a poker and bit his ear before he escaped. A second paragraph references jewelry import restrictions from London dated March 26.

Hannah Shear Ben Shear Fourth Avenue L. K. Haanell Orehalf

Three Teams Lead In Red River St Paul Carnival Derby

News from Grand Forks reports early leaders in the Red River St Paul Carnival derby pause at Grafton for rest. Dogs arrive at Hotel Dacotah station with 100 pounds of fish for final feed, while a special train and film crew prepare to document the first trains and crowd scenes tonight.

Pembina Red River Gutterson Thordarson Horace West Joelanders Hyurtur Hanson Roail Gunnan Tommason Kelly Grafton Minto Grand Forks Tentant W. B. Kilpatrick Weat Selkirk Manitoba Grand Forks Hamilton Kilpatrick Ilpatrick Fie Fargo Dacotah Great Northern St. Paul Carnival Ofoials Impossi

Equity Replies To Teigen Investigation Sparks Journal Insertion

A communication from Equity cooperative exchange, calling parts of Rep Teigen's investigation resolution libelous, was read in the House. On Magnus Johnson's motion it was made part of the journal, with objection to its disposition of funds to an opposing party. A conference committee, including Senators Rustad Peterson Garset O Neal and Putnam, was appointed with Dakotas on Red River drainage.

St. Paul Jan Equity _coroperative exchange

Resolution Proposed by F Dight Adopted Today

A draft resolution attributed to F Dight was adopted today, outlining proposed measures and actions to address the determined parts of the matter. The document reflects formal approval by the body and signals next steps in policy or procedure.

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Stark Man U. S Wemel Suffolk County North Sea Illinois U.S Verdun Front Hill 304 Fallows Dewey Glasston Adamson Law Wall Street Maryland Naional Virginia James Devon Snelling Albis Grand Forks County Walsh Hotel Dacotah Cty James A. Dinnie J. W. Lowe Equity Teigen
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