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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

3

Townley Attacks Press in North Dakota Montana Tour

Governor Townley denounces state publishers as lower than dogs for opposing his league and accuses the Twin City papers of being prostituted press. He vows to expose alleged press corruption and criticizes lawmakers and editors while defending Liberty Loan support and government actions.

Townley Waenamerck Grand Forks Herald Farfo Forum Blamerck Tribune Mandan Pioneer Man Gan Préas North Dakota Haa Ame U Na Biamarck Tribune Herald Forum Twin Ciules Prostitute Press State Twin City League Hase Wratisr Smeotates Liberty Loan Wan Insurance Dianens M. Thompson

Joe Scion sentenced five years for manslaughter

Cavalier North Dakota June 16 The trial of Jon Scion for the murder of his cousin Alex Scion ended with a five year state prison term for manslaughter Judge Knee n haw Pembina presiding The men were peddlers traveling together Christmas day 1916 near this place Scion claimed the gun parts exploded accidentally hid the body in a trunk but later confessed to the killing as accidental

Cavalier N.D Jon Scion Alex Scion Kneenhaw Pembina Joe Scion Alex Oldental

Poll survey shows many men ready for war era jobs

Minot North Dakota June 16 a poll of men from Ward Ren ville Divide and Burke counties shows large numbers eligible for industrial work needed in wartime not farming ages 18 to 45. The survey is led by J F Chisholm in Donnybrook FP E Ward oversees Minot J J Geudder handles Kenmare’s survey.

Minot N. D War Department O. M. Pierce Thie City Ward Reneville Divide Burke Colum Donnybrook J.F. Chisholm FP. E. Ward J. J. Geudder Kenmare

Bootlegging suspect James McLui in Ward County Jail

Minot North Dakota jail inmate James McLui awaits trial for bootlegging. He claims to have spent 17 of his 46 years behind bars in various countries and says he has served time for pickpocketing and other misdeeds.

Herald Barvica Minot N. D Jung Thhe Ward James McLui McLaren Evan

Picnic Event Draws Farmers to Williams County

June 16 Williston North Dakota banner event by the Better Acquaintance picnic committee during the Trumx Farmer club and Yellowstone Livestock fair. County and Montana ranchers attend with brondhaisting steer riding and athletic contests. A. E. Chamberlain of Aberdeen gives the main address, followed by livestock judging instructions by B. M. Critchfeld.

Williston N. D Williame County Triax Trumx Farmer’ Club Yellowstone Livestock A. E. Chamberlain Aberdeen B. M. Critchfeld Livestock Department Dakota Farmer Truax Club Montanaire

Price of Twine Higher This Year in North Dakota

In Bismarck on June 16 the twine market shows price increases. Twine now sells above previous levels, making fiber harder to obtain. Officials estimate this year’s output at $440,000 while production costs next year at current rates would reach about $565,000 barring wage or credit changes.

Biamarck N. D Biata’ Pridon Twine Hox Aber

Langdon to Host Boys Camp Next Week

Langdon North Dakota is set for a boys encampment at the fair grounds starting Monday June 18. The event expects strong attendance with many alumni returning, features including military drills and an improving program at the camp, with outside help from Doulve of the tractor school, D W Galthous on club work, A P Henderson from Bottineau and Dr McMahon of Calvin providing veterinary care. Registration will be overseen by County Superintendent Reher.

Langdon N. D Abe J. Stewart Eapeed Bous Mr. Doulve D. W. Galthous A. P. Henderson Bottineau Dr. McMahon Calvin Reher Madras

Steele County Republicans Rejoice Over Unity Return

Sherbrooke North Dakota June 16 delegates from Steele County reaffirmed GOP unity at a congressional district convention. Former Nonpartisan League members denounced Townleyism and Baer nomination tactics, selecting nine delegates by ballot including J. C. Anderson as the sole Blending nonpartisan attendee. The meeting emphasized loyalty to the president and Congress.

Sherbrooke N. D Republican Party Broels County Townley Firat North Dakota Congress Nonpartisan League J. C. Anderson Enger Township Steels County Palfrey Riverside O. Rhhieldah Hager E. A. Erickson Primrose J. B. Oxton Euston B. J. Long Finley Thers Ively

Minot Military School Organized in North Dakota

Minot North Dakota June 16 The Minot military school forms this week to prepare men for conscription training. Provost Marshal Crowder has recommended preliminary infantry drill to help camp readiness. Attendance is voluntary and limited to those not over the draft age with no obligations to register or enlist. Drills will be held in the armory each evening.

Horaja Minot N. D Crowder

Pembina Presbytery Meets at Langdon

Langdon North Carolina June 1 1917 Twenty fourth annual convention of Young People Union of Pembine Presbytery met Langdon June 12 13 and 14 Rev Pugh Latimore Rev Hall Emerado Rev Cole East Grand Forks gave inspiring addresses Thorn Radcliffe Larimore gave an illustrated lecture Prohibition petition to President Wilson during wartime adopted Officers elected for coming year C H Cruttenden Inkater president Thomas Radcliffe Larimore vice president Minute Morris Pembina secretary Myrtle Stevenson Langdon treasurer Tena Giles Gratton junior superintendent Lillian Dolgins Gilby superintendent of mission study Ann Alexander Fordville superintendent of the Tenth Legion Convention to be held Inkater June 1918

Langdon N. C Young People's Unio Pembine Presbytery Pugh Laltimore Hall Emerado Cole East Grand Forks Thorn Radcliffe Larimore Pembing Union Wilson Langdon Church C. H. Cruttenden Inkater Thomas Radcliffe Minute ‘Morris Pembina Myrtle Stevenson Tena Giles Gratton Lillian Dolgins Gilby Ann Alexander Fordville Tenth Legion

Damages Awarded After Track Accident in Grant County

In Grant County district court a jury awarded $3,000 to Edmund Dubs guardian for Ha dolph Dubs minor after a July 5, 1913 accident near New Leipzig on the Northern Pacific tracks. A dog protected the sleeping child but the engine and car passed over the limb, severing an arm and a leg before stopping. The case was presented by J K Murray of Mott.

Carson Edmund Dubs Ha.dolph Dubs Grant County Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific New Leipzig J. EK. Murray Mott Williston N. D Asult Kow Grant Wate

20 Families Move to Williston in Service Change

Twenty families will relocate to Williston as the service shift places We Huston as the division point between 8c Paul and epokans, affecting local routes and scheduling.

Williston We Huston 8C Paul Epokans

Hersid Special Service encampment near No s Land starts June 35

Minot N pga notes ward council petitioners association reports annual encampment near No s Land will begin Monday June 35. Vicious horse attacks man June 16. Rix narrowly escapes injury as animal jumps, grabbing his clothing from his body. Second attack also shakes him. Noted injuries minor.

Hersid Minot Pga Emerry Coun Ord “Pettiers’ Association No ‘S Land Er Aton Eeye Soacar Rix bin Min

Twins Plan Two Week Trip Across Northern League

Paro reports the twins will depart June 16 for a two week road swing with games in Fargo Minot and Winnipeg before returning home. The squad aims to adjust positions during travel to prepare for the July 1 schedule and later series.

Paro Fargoorhond Tocal Winnipeg Seres Minot Winnipes

Fragmentary civic note hints at coastal event

Incoherent OCR fragment references a city and a general, with mentions of a river town and a turning over incident. It suggests a disrupted event or accident nearby, but details and names are unreadable. The readable elements imply a local incident requiring уточнение.

The Value of Cultivation in Gardens and Crops

Growth guidance emphasizes frequent cultivation to warm soil and hold moisture, reducing weeds and boosting yields. It covers late seeding risks, disease watch, pest control, thinning practices, and careful hoeing and replanting strategies for a productive garden era.

Gopher Slate Still In Air Over Next School Year

St Paul Minn June 19 The question of whether Minnesota will have sports next school year remains unsettled as regents took no action urging that board of athletic control handle the matter The delay mirrors national suspensions tied to wartime hysteria while university leaders stress athletic play as military preparation and readiness to resume sports.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Board of Regents Board of Athletic Control Board of Athletic Centre Ince Wilson

Conference delays cast doubt on Minnesota athletic plans

Western conference members nearly all intend to resume sports but Minnesota delays prep amid unresolved cancellations and ethics concerns. Michigan reportedly may reinstate, yet progress appears stalled as preparations for next season fall behind schedule.

Minnesota Lg Ten Michigan Itte

Large cadet class admitted at West Point

West Point June 14 a crowd gathered as 262 new cadets joined the military academy. The class is described as the largest in the history of the institution and raises the current enrollment to a new high.

West Point Military Academy

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