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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
Athens reports Entente troops landed to preserve order and aid the new government after King Constantine abdicated. French cavalry occupies La Frein, a railroad town. Constantine leaves Athens for a British warship with the royal family. Local proclamations urge calm as Greece faces regime change.
Jurors were accepted in the morning session of the Frank J. Dunn trial for first degree murder in the death of his wife Mrs. Alice McQuillan Dunn. Thirteen talesmen were examined with many voicing strong opinions on the defendant’s guilt.
A large delegation of Russians and Americans greeted the Root commission on its arrival in Petrograd. Ambassador Francia presented Foreign Minister Tereechtenko to the commission leaders at the station as troops stood guard. The party was escorted to the winter palace where the former emperor’s princes were lodged.
In Chicago area dairy owners report heavy losses as prized herds are killed. Libertyville and Libertyville region producers complain of cattle losses and crop damage amid calls for action. A Zeppelin sighting is reported elsewhere with naval activity noted.
New York June 14 The body of a man shot yesterday on the estate of George W Parkins at Hiverdale New York is identified today as Raymond Vincent Hannon O B N He is believed to have died by his own hand He had not been known to the navy guard officials
Tokyo denounces the American note as interference and says Washington did not consult Japan. Officials note U S actions and garbled Tokyo reports have strained efforts for better U S Japan understanding despite ongoing talks with Yuan Shih Kai and Chinese affairs.
Japan will send a diplomatic mission to the United States with broad powers. The mission, to be orally discussed in consultations, is expected to depart Japan in mid July.
The Russian cabinet, amid wartime strain, signals desire for talks with Entente powers to examine allied treaties. In Minneapolis on June 14, Joseph Redenbaugh testifies in Frank McCool murder trial, saying neither McCool nor McColl fired the fatal shot.
Treasury reports show subscriptions totaling 1.643 billion with details to be released after books close at noon tomorrow. No further issues will be issued until the final total is reconciled.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a stray phrase about one per cent of American, mentions Jane, a 14-year reference, and terms like military and enamice, with unclear context and publication notes.
A fragmentary report notes a deadly explosion near Ashen-m er-Laus in Ceanoeliar Law Neanghake. The scene on the Route of commons today left fifty dead and multiple injured as authorities investigate the blast.
President Wilson declared anew the aims of the United States in entering the world war. He said the nation fights to defend democracy and honor against German aggression and insisted peace proposals threaten freedom. He warned against allowing Germany to finish the war through deceitful peaceful settlements.
In New York on June 14 a search began for thirty six people unaccounted for after a seven story American Sugar Refining plant in Williamsburg Brooklyn was torn apart by a late night explosion. Authorities believed half were foreigners who fled to their homes.
In New York on June 14 representatives of the labor department continued efforts to avert a strike by metal workers in 41 privately owned ship building yards in the area. The strike would affect 5,000 machinists 16,000 hollow and pattern makers and many thousands of other employees tied to their output.
Petrograd reports after a long council debate Nicholas Romanoff and other former imperial family members will gain voting rights in the forthcoming constituent assembly elections. Grand Duke Michael supports the move as fair to the people, despite abdication. A separate dispatch notes terror in Taariteyn as a republic is declared and the town is under rebel control.
Col Theodore Roosevelt condemns pacifists in a Nebraska speech at the statehood celebration. He blames them for failing to protest German brutality and for delaying war prep, calls for undivided loyalty to the flag, and urges generous Red Cross support for American troops on European battlefields. He argues pacifist pressure harmed national morale and duty.
The wardrobe of Princess Louise of Belgium sold at public auction in Munich netting 82 000 marks. A vast assortment of gowns lingerie parasols and millinery from 7% trunks was auctioned over several days. Princess Louise, eldest daughter of the late King Leopold and former wife of Philip of Hesse and Gotha, has long been in the spotlight for personal affairs.
London reports additional fatalities from yesterday’s German air raid. Firemen ambulance crews and police scoured the night for bodies as relatives waited for news at stations and hospitals.
New York June 14 Announcement was made that the bureau of awards and prizes of the national agricultural league has appropriated $50 000 to be awarded to stimulate food production across the United States. Awards from $500 to $5 000 will be given for the best quality and greatest quantity of grain and vegetables. There will be $6 to $25 000 for poultry raising.
Testimony at the Minneapolis district court trial of Frank McCool indicates the slayers of Patrolman George Connery took five dollars from his dying body. Moble Connery, widow, testified that he left with money to buy condiments for the family. no purse was found when his body was discovered.
Washington reports organized labor presses for federal food administration to lower prices with aims to pass pending food bills by July 1. In Minnesota, the University board of regents took no action on resuming intercollegiate athletics next fall, disappointing supporters.
British forces press the German line northwest of Warneton and along the Mesines ridge, recapturing ground as Haig reports ongoing attacks east of Plogsteert and near Gaspard. German positions along the Lys and Meuse areas abandon key first-line posts amid mounting pressure.
Sixty assigns were taken to Duluth from the Iron Range area after raids on slackers who failed to register. Jail space is tight and more detainees are expected. some may be housed in the county courthouse or transferred to Stillwater state prison pending trial as federal warrants arrive.
A Petrograd dispatch reports that France actions to form a Polish legion spur Russia to create a separate Polish army from the half millionPoles in Russia. The proposal has taken a practical form as of June 14 in London.
Paris on June 18 greeted General Pershing returning from command in France with an immense, spontaneous welcome. Hundreds of thousands cheered as his automobile moved through the crowd, with windows opened and flowers hurled from French spectators. Police struggled to clear lanes as the parade of cars crawled along, while girls and women waved flags and offered flowers in homage to the American commander.
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