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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
1
British capture Contalmaison and Lamasonette hill as French advance secures Somme valley. Anglo French forces extend gains amid German counterattacks. Prisoners exceed 1,300 as Verdun front sees renewed attacks and mine explosions near Veho and Avecourt.
Ban Francisco July 11 Dr Ramon M Valdes candidate of the liberal party is reported elected president of the Republic by a cable from Panama consul Senor A Bladico Ericene easing. Valdes backed by President Belisario Porras will succeed him in August amid a bitter acrimonious campaign in the republic’s history.
Waukegan July 11 The defense in the case of Wonam H Orpet university student charged with the murder of Marion Lambert might waive its turn to address the eye delaying the opening state ment. State's Attorney Daly decided to continue the prosecution's statement begun yesterday. Dear told Judge Donnell he would like to continue the prosecu tion's statement. Permission was granted. Indication pointed to possible conclusion of the trial by week’s end.
Buenos Aires July 11. Dr. Mats de Los Llanos Paraguay foreign minister and Dr. Gondra Paraguay foreign minister today signed a commercial treaty providing for free interchange of all goods with certain exceptions among Argentina and Asentas, with concurrent treaties involving Brazil Bolivia and Paraguay.
General Brussiloff, noted cavalry innovator and stern strategist, commands a bold breakthrough in southern Galicia. Described as medium in stature with bronze-like features, he blends Murat’s dash with Soult’s craftiness. His troops reverence him, yet he avoids rhetoric, speaking rarely and briefly.
Health officers from California Montana Idaho Oregon and British Columbia plan joint regulations to curb infantile paralysis spread. Reports from Altona Altoona Bemidji and Arthur detail new cases while New York sees a sharp rise with 195 new cases and 32 deaths in four hours.
A fierce storm near Glen Allen North Dakota struck during a community dance killing 18 year old John Loth. The same storm damaged telephone lines and cables across Bismarck and disrupted service. Debris and blown structures including a barn and farm outbuildings reported as the storm swept through Morton and adjacent counties with widespread damage and downed wires.
Fort Lincoln N D July 11 Preparations for the departure of the First North Dakota Infantry United States Volunteers progress with the first battalion striking tents and entraining for the south Moore named lieutenant to fill Harley Hanson’s vacancy Metager transferred to Company M as first sergeant in Williston. Carpenters strike halts building work with operations suspended in Stevens Point Wisconsin.
The relief bill for California oil operators will be postponed to the next session. The tax and regulatory measures are set to be reconsidered by Senate leaders. The administration shipping bill and corrupt practices bill have clearance to proceed, with Congress likely to adjourn until September.
Fargo July 11 The American Society of Equity committee charged with choosing mite for the prospect claims a plan to build a 500000 dollar plant and promote the organization. several members reported to have left amid disputes.
Minneapolis July reports announce changes in the brigade staff with Major Dorsey to be succeeded by James EL Merrill, tender of the medical corps, as the second regiment braces for boundary moves. Colonel Lace is named successor if the mast goes with First regiment.
London July 11 Premier Asquith urged in the house of commons that the home rule bill remain in force during the war and twelve months after. He outlined main provisions including six Ulster counties exclusion and an imperial executive appointed Dublin appeal court, stressing war as the dominating factor and unity as essential for victory.
Returns from the recent Republican primary are largely in with scattered precincts. The statewide tally shows governor votes at 73,730 with Frazier ahead by 15,338 and holding a majority of 2,752. Other statewide figures for offices and ballot measures follow in incomplete form.
Washington reports Carranza may seek a formal conference to settle border disputes as Villa forces retreat after a clash at Parrel. In Nogales food shipments resume into Sonora amid famine fears while Mexican officials seek to return the Southern Pacific line to the company. Utah cavalry arrive near Juarez as de facto authorities in a volatile border region tighten control.
Baltimore July 11 American Navy officers determined by the navy department to assess the Deutschland status boarded the submarine. Captain Hughes flashed his nation about 2 am but decided to discard and reveal later. The vessel began unloading cargo mainly dye stuffs as authorities consider its classification. London papers praise the captain's skill while officials say the Deutschland remains a peaceful unarmed merchantman under private agreements regarding nickel shipments and re export concerns.
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