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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
2
Citizens flooded The Herald with inquiries after a rumor claimed 10 000 American soldiers were killed in France last night with figures rising to 19 000 8 000 12 400 and 7 000. An investigation traced the spread to a Cherry Street dairyman who cited a Norman den newspaper as his source.
Washington reports that in the last week the U S losses total 7 219 with 1 032 killed in action 310 died of wounds 392 killed by accidents 4646 wounded and 42 missing. The record underscores the spread of war rumors as sensational as ever.
A Herald column urges readers to verify battlefield reports before sharing. It cautions rumors from the front may spread fear and unrest and stresses trusting the Associated Press for accurate information. The piece condemns sensational war tales and calls for careful, fact-based reporting.
The district court heard the Belmont Casket Mfg Co of Columbus against M Norman an undertaker. Jury returns verdict for plaintiff for 318.15 plus 6 percent interest from Sept 9 1918. Scranton Stove Works sues for balances on stores and heaters. Second case to follow today.
Hans Anderson notes many service voters have no address on file. The county auditor's office has begun mailing ballots but cannot locate eligible voters who failed to notify of their whereabouts. He asks parents or reliable parties to supply location details so ballots can be sent promptly, as ballots travel to southern and eastern coasts and must be mailed immediately for timely delivery.
May 22 letter from C D Locklin, 164th Infantry, AEF in France, describes visits by Miller, former Grand Forks YMCA director, and Judge Ben Lindsey touring camps. Locklin hopes L B Hanna will visit troops, notes entertainment by Dr George Vincent at a Y M C A, and reports steady activities at the base while anticipating potential front action.
Vera D. Petrovitch once known as Vera Winger, a Wesley college expression graduate, passes through town en route to Bisbee North Dakota to spend the summer with sister Mrs. J Elmquist and then return to New York to resume theatrical work. She has been in New York papers over alimony and separation suit against Dr Woisian M Petrovitch, head of the Slavonic division of the New York public library, who was once a Serbian war veteran and author. She says after three months at Bisbee she will go back to take duties with a leading theatrical company.
Today and tomorrow 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea will be shown at the Foto Play theatre. An error in this morning’s ad listed ticket prices as 10 and 15 cents. the correct prices are 10 and 20 cents plus the war tax. Hindenburg promises the Kaiser peace by August. the dog days forecast a dachshund peace.
State's Attorney Theodore B. Elton and H. W. Gearey of Fargo attended the War Work council of the Y M C A in New York June 3 and 4. The group planned an October 14 to 21 campaign aiming to raise 100 million dollars for overseas service and huts. Elton cited speeches by John Mott and others on needs, recruiting, and funding while noting hut destruction in French districts.
A circulated report claims Attorney General William Langer may personally appear in Grafton on June 27 for the trial of the state of North Dakota versus John H. McInerney. The report notes precedents for such action and cites the death of Assistant AG Dan V. Brennen as a factor. A dispatch from Bismarck confirms June 27 as the trial date, with venue change to Walsh County amid fears of local prejudice.
A garbled report shows J Taylor in charge of the U S Government labor bureau located in the Public Administrators offices in the courthouse. It notes efforts to recruit helpers for farms in Grand Forks County with indications of ongoing or serious shortages and potential penalties for noncompliance.
The St Andrew s committee reports strong merchant support for the Red Cross fundraiser at Lincoln Park on June 18. Local stores may close for a half holiday as nearly $100 in goods were donated by early merchants. The Red Cross now offers cables to relay wounded soldiers statuses through government channels.
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