1 500 000 MEN TO BE READY IN 1918
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee that about 1.5 million American troops would be available for foreign service in 1918, with 500,000 in France early in the year. He defended the department’s efforts, cited improvements, and urged accountability for any shortcomings.
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France
Baker
Washington
Senate Military Committee
United States
General Pershing
Chamberlain
Matt Ing
Masist
Sen- Chamberlain
Tad
First Romanian envoy officially received in Washington
The Romanian diplomatic representative to the United States was officially received by President Wilson in Washington. Romania had previously been represented here by an envoy accredited from the Balkan states.
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Rumania
Tletates
Washington
Wilson
Balkan States
Amsterdam
Lutsk
Volhynia
Devils Lake concert delights Grand Opera House audience
Forty two members of the Philharmonic Orchestra from Grand Forks performed at Devils Lake for an afternoon concert directed by Professor W. W. Norton. The Hall held a large, appreciative audience and featured cello solo by Katherine Harris and violin solo by W. C. Schmidt. Proceeds totaled about $500, with surplus over $200 to be donated to the Red Cross as the orchestra members returned by train No.
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Philharmonic Orchesters
Devils Lake
Grand Opera House
Grand Forks
W. W. Norton
Supreme court sets date for A P hearing
Washington Jan 28 the supreme court agreed to expedite the appeal of drought related case proposed by Associated Press to prevent the neve by the Thisrnational Asice. The court fixed April Te for hearing arguments.
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Washington
Associated Press
German Editor Praises Two WWI Speeches in Die Zukunft
London dispatch notes Maximilian Harden publishes long excerpts from Wilson and Lloyd George speeches. Harden urges readers to study the texts without bias, criticizes Germany’s stance on Austria, and argues peace depends on treating treaties with sanctity, disarmament, and self determination. He questions Alsace Lorraine and accuses Germany of pressuring Austria-Hungary into war.
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London
Maximilian Harden
Die Zukunft
Wilson
Lloyd George
Germany
Austria
Herr Harden
Austria-Hungary
Brent-Litovek
Alsace-Lorrain
Aged Fargo Woman Dies From Burns
Mrs. James W. Bird aged 65 died at a hospital after sustaining burns when a match ignited at midnight Friday. The incident occurred in Fargo North Dakota where the woman resided.
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FARGO
Mona
James W. Bird
Ten Brothers Leave Chicago for Front in Serbia
Ten brothers with the Vojagir family name depart Chicago today to join 180 Serbian soldiers at the front in Serbia. The brothers were among a group of volunteers and are reported to be proceeding to the war effort with allied units.
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Chicago
Serbia
Vojagir
Bely
Soldiers Bill Consumes Time in North Dakota Legislature
The North Dakota Senate and House labor over conference reports on several bills amid delays to re draft key measures. The soldiers ballot bill prompts protests from Nonpartisan league supporters while the grain grading and civil rights bills advance. Debate centers on administration designations and the bonding bill, with adjournment unlikely before tomorrow night.
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George A. Benson
Bismarck
N D
Senate
House
Senate Judiciary
Senate Committee On
League
Fargo
Ubon
Ora
Welford
Nilten
League House
Senate Committee
Peterson's Resolution Fails In North Dakota House
Representative Peterson of Towner county and Nonpartisan league floor leader failed to push his Red Cross and Y. resolution through the North Dakota House. Despite backing from Speaker Howard Wood and Stair, the measure did not pass as listed supporters fell short amid a walkout by several opposing members.
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Geo. A. Benson
Bismarck
N. D
Jan
Eiete
Peterson
Towner County
Nonpartisan League
Red Cross
House
Howard Wood
Stair
Sottineau County
Arnold
Bailey
Bryans
Dupuis
Geiser
Hagen
Harding
Harris
Kimball
Kunkel
Laird
Larson
Gilbert J. Barton Died Today in Minot Area
Gilbert J. Barton died this morning at his home on International Avenue after a paralytic stroke the third he suffered since last summer. He had lived in North Dakota over twenty years, moving from Ontario where he was born. Surviving are his widow and one son, a sister Mrs. J. W. Dencker, and a brother in Oklahoma City who is ill. He belonged to the Knights of Maccabees and Knights of Pythias in Minot. Funeral arrangements unknown.
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Gilbert J. Barton
Alba
Ibest Neds International Avenue
Mr. Barton
North Dakota
Ontario
Minot
Nome
J. WW. Dencker
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dencker
Knights of Maccabees
Knights of Pythias
New Food Card Program Drives WWI War Time Diet
Washington January 28 The food administration issues a home card to guide the 1918 conservation plan. Bakers begin producing the victory loaf with twenty percent wheat flour substitute by February 24. Cards urge two wheatless days, one meatless day, and two porkless days weekly, plus fat and sugar saving measures and avoidance of hoarding.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
United States
Wilson
Havel
Snow delays war work as Finnish revolt spreads
Snow slows industrial and railway centers in the United States and Europe, halting key war operations in heavy snow. Rail traffic disruptions loom as cold weather and heatless Monday orders press industries and transport nationwide.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Lake
Weather Bureau
British Casualties For Week Are 8588, Reported
Week ending today shows British losses with 25 officers and 1714 men killed or died of wounds. Wounded or missing include 128 officers and 6721 men. Compared with last week’s 17042 casualties, this marks a sharp drop, the weekly total reaching 8588.
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Aupndon
Wei Beane Alvines
American Aviators Raid With French Against Germans
Unclear wartime report describes American pilots joining French forces in a raid on German targets. Details are fragmented but indicate coordinated action and possible involvement of female personnel. exact locations, dates, and outcomes are not discernible from the readable text.
Letters Expected as Heney Probes Packers Files
Washington hearing on the federal trade commission probe into the packing industry grows with Francis J. Heney requesting more letters and documents from the Adential files. Senator Thompson appears to testify, denies aiding packers, and Gates denies funding malgin expenses amid allegations.
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Washington, Jan
Chicago
Francis J. Heney
Feral Trade Commission
Thomipson
Gates
Heney
Thompson
Decree Denies Increase in Insurance Assessments
A supreme court ruling sets aside the by law amendments that would raise endowment fund assessments. The order denies the proposed increases and voids the governing changes. The decision affects the endowment plan and its members with implications for future contributions.
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New York
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