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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
5
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Fragmented wartime forecast notes that an Allied strike could occur soon with a larger American force needed before any grand offensive. It asserts vast American armies will play a pivotal role in repelling German forces in France.
A wartime column argues Germany contemplates bombing New York. It speculates on timing and methods, noting North Atlantic submarine raids and possible aircraft launches from subs or island sites. It emphasizes the uncertainty but asserts such plans have been worked out in theory amid the ongoing war.
The article asserts that German offensives in Picardy and toward the Marne have failed to end the war. It argues the Allies will not win by only trading space for men, but by decisive battles chosen with renewed strength. French, British, and growing American forces inch toward eventual victory through sustained, targeted action.
The Herald reports that Mr Stair of Bottineau, active in Grand Forks county meetings, makes misleading claims about a 1917 bill for a terminal elevator. He cites Fairmount location and veto reasoning, but records show the veto applied to a different bill creating a commission for a separate elevator, with Stair having helped kill it.
Washington June 7 The army casualty list today lists forty eight women among the killed in action died of wounds died of accident and disease and wounded severely among officers Lieutenant Earl H Neville Winona died in an airplane accident The list includes Brigadier General Robert B L Mishte several named privates and sergeants with locations spanning Newark Brockton Pittsburgh and Winona The report also notes multiple airplane accidents and a number of missing or dead soldiers with numerous named individuals across many states portions of the text reflect casualty categories and personal identifications in a broad roll of honor.
An editorial in the Fargo Courier-News attacks the Fargo War organization and questions Mr Townley’s control of the Nonpartisan league. It argues the War group loyally promotes patriotism while denouncing disloyalty and criticizes Townley as a dictatorial one man leader without formal rules or elections.
In the 440 vote, 119 ballots were cast by women. Results show Dr. G. J. Mélntesh receiving 371 votes.
Ward county farmers led by Jacob Frost denounce debates with J W Brinton of the Townley Nonpartisan League over the stores controversy. Frost says if the governor wants men indicted for sedition, that is loyalty to the Kaiser and not their kind of man. Farmers cancel plans to hear Brinton until his case is resolved.
Minot on June 7 L C Gilmore president of the local federation of labor unions said returning delegates that the North Dakota State Federation of Labor endorsed the Nonpartisan League platform but this does not mean endorsement of A C Townley or other league leaders The laboring men see the league as uniting farmers and plan to support that union and its aims through labor channels
Local items report Dr G M Palmer heading to New York for France duty with YMCA and Bemidji forming a Burnquist Loyalty club to expand countywide work. Bank deposits at Langdon total 1,148,093.21 and Minnesota Public Safety Commission adopts an idle time crime act. News from Minot notes Earl Picaneny promoted to second lieutenant in the aviation corps at Dallas. A Brantford youth, Ole K Arneson, listed with Rockford Company, with parents in Norway. James Tracy near New Leipzig learns a brother died in Ireland leaving 100,000 dollars to four relatives. Dr Andrew Carr safely arrives in France after enlisting at Fort McPherson as an eye specialist. Devils Lake Chautauqua directors plan an electrical plant installation. Bemidji named headquarters for the Fourteenth Home Guard Battalion. Dicked County Rally and Play Day in Ellendale features school work and drills. Nall County Old Settlers picnic to be held July 1 at Stump Lake for Red Cross. Judge Kneeshaw appointed for juvenile court duties. Rev Folley of Langdon gifted an automobile to aid duties. Fatal accident near West Mill Mont claims Mrs Jack Twiford. driver remains unidentified. Reservation visitors report Lite-Gren hospitalized at Aberdeen. McGrem accused of misconduct and community unrest. Minot residents discuss local affairs and safety concerns.
Ramse y county: men selected by local board to entrain at Devils Lake for Camp Dodge on June 24. List includes Gunder Aslakson Webster, Grover Garske Garske, Walap Edmore, Peter Grann GI Edward B. Sharer Brocket, Michagl John Mullen Crary, John Zunek Warwick, Knut Skaaden Devils Lake, Elmer Berhart Bergan Crary, Julius Mallan Detroit Mich, Carlos Stenseth Crary, Jarum August Schultz Devite Joe M. Penny Omaha Neb, John T. Opera Edmore, Harry O'Brien Webster, Alf Eliassen Virginia Minn, Harvey Howard Leach Devils Lake, etc.
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