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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

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Senate battles war time prohibition in food control debate

Washington jun 26 factions collide over beer and light wines in the food control bill as senate agricultural sub committee considers prohibitions while administration yields to anti liquor forces. brewery and wine interests flood capitol with experts lobbyists and ads as the fight centers on prohibiting sale and manufacture during the war. debate rages over revenue and whether food control should include alcohol restrictions.

Senate Washington Senate Agricultural Sub Hall Oc Comites House Congress Ainx Senate Agricultural Agricultural Committee Chamberlain Tony

Conference Between Produce Men and Hoover

Representatives of dairy egg and poultry interests from the east and middle west met with Herbert C. Hoover in Washington to urge the food administration not to lower prices to levels making production unprofitable for farmers. Delegates promised support for the food control program and cooperation with Hoover. The Chicago Butter and Egg Board and the National Dairy Council called the meeting.

Washington Dairy, Egg and Poultry Ip Tareata of East Middle West Herbert C. Hoover Food Administration Mr. Hoover Chicago Butter and Bigg Board National Dairy Council

Board of Control Buys Flag for Frazier’s Home

The state board purchases a 40 foot American flag for the home of Frazier. A flagpole and flag were erected on the lawn by the Board of Control. The purchase and installation are noted in the agency’s records.

Board OF Control Frazier

Anniversary of Ordination of Bishop Observed

In Duluth on June 26 a celebration marking the ordination of Bishop Golerick of Duluth opened this morning at Sacred Heart cathedral. The event was observed by Bishop Fair and forecast a warmer tonight. Archbishop Ireland’s representative, Archbishop Byrne of St Paul, was unable to attend. The bishop will be honored with a public reception at the cathedral auditorium.

Duluth Golerick Sacred Heart Pontifeal Jamea Mestey Byrne St Paul Ireland

Madrid government suspends constitutional guarantees

June 26 Madrid reports the government moved to suspend constitutional guarantees after Premier Dato sought royal assent at the palace for the decree authorizing the suspension. The action centers on the king's signature to enable the measure.

Madrid Dato

IU Flyers Land Safely in England

London June 26 a small contingent of the United States lying corps arrived in England wearing civilian clothes with blue silk armbands bearing white letters United States Lying Corps.

London United States Lying Corps England

Root Amazed At Condition Of Russians In Moscow

Elihu Root head of the American mission on a first day in Moscow addressed diverse industrial and political groups praising American mobilization while warning of malign influences that could destroy Russia’s industrial system. He noted strong provincial resolve at Petrograd to counteract these forces and support a democratic future.

Moscow Juma Elihu Root American Wlassen Lrelicut Mr. Root América Military and Industrial Committee Petrograd Zematvo

1 000 Shriners at Imperial Council Meet

Minneapolis report says nearly 1 000 delegates from all regions attended the Imperial Council meeting of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mayor Thomas van Lear welcomed the delegates, with Lewis F. Niedringhaus replying. The session will focus on organizational business and war-related resolutions, including support for Red Cross work. Charles E. Ovenshire of Minneapolis is expected to be elected Imperial Potentate.

Minneapolis Minn Imperial Council Thomas van Lear Lewis F. Niedringhaus St. Toute Charles E. Ovenshire Niedringha

Mercy Fund Tops Goal With $110 Million Reach

Washington June 20 Red Cross humanity dollars campaign shows $104,000,000 by noon with returns to come. War council predicts $110,000,000 by nightfall as drive continues across the United States. Over-subscriptions hinge on New York and other cities where solicitations persist. Headquarters tabulations show $10,600,000 reported early today, including $36,993,000 from New York.

Washington Red Cross Red Cross War Council Mont Cltien United States Wccees New York Moma Chtica Thi

Four Men Shot While Probing Rail Yards Near Hopkins

Four men prowling in Hopkine freight yards were shot by a watchman near Minneapolis on June 26. Thomas Sullivan, the village constable, arrived and fired, wounding three of the intruders fatally and leading to the capture of a fourth after a hand to hand struggle. One man, John Hanson, was likely to die. the others gave no reason for being in the yard.

Minneapolis Hopkine Thomas Sullivan Bull van John Hanson

Dynamite Found in Beer Case at Fort Snelling

Fort Snelling Minnesota June 6 guards uncovered a packed dynamite case buried sixty dollars east of the camp of the First Minnesota regiment. A man was seen near the area by Sergeant and Private Joe Der-26th infantry. They commanded him to halt as he approached on hands and knees.

Fort Snelling Minn Minnesota Berseant Joe der

German diver dyes Highland kilt for McLean Highlanders

New York reports that German dyes shipped by the submarine Deutschland will color a seven tone tartan kilt for the McLean Highland regiment. Colonel Percy Guthrie said the dye arrived via Baltimore and London after stranded Allied supply difficulties. the dye enables production of the kilt not available in the United States or allied countries.

New York Deutschland America France McLean Beath Highland Regiment Percy A. Gutherie McLean Regiment W. A. White Char Guthrie United States Great Britain Baltimore London McLean Highlanders

Canned Goods Prices Raise Suspicions

Washington reports current retail prices for canned vegetables show marks up from wholesale levels. The Federal Trade Commission notes wholesalers pay about seven and a half cents per can for corn and about nine and a half cents for tomatoes while retailing at 17 cents for corn 18 cents for pears and 20 cents for tomatoes. The commission warns it will expose extortion if complaints arise about unreasonable prices for canned peas corn tomatoes salmon or similar products packed now. About 2 000 factories have responded to inquiries as the agency studies quantities bought by dealers to curb speculative holding.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Phan Fo

Mrs Vincent Astor and Miss Harriman Sail as Nurses

New York dispatch reports Mrs Vincent Astor and Miss Ethel Harriman have sailed for France to serve as war nurses after completing intensive training. Mr Astor, an ensign at the New York Naval Academy, serves on patrol duties aboard his yacht turned over to the Navy.

New York Vincent Astor Ethel M. B. Harriman France Waling Astor New York Naval Academy Navy Department

U S Farmer Great Ally of Britain Pleaded for War Food

London June 26. Minister of Agriculture RB Prothero told the Associated Press that discontent of stomach and brain hinges on food supplies, and American farmers play a key role in winning the war. He noted one third of England’s farm labor is used for war work and about 120,000 women are now farming to boost grain production. He warned of hardship but said Britain has quadrupled bread measures and would endure privations, avoiding total livestock cuts.

London RB. Prothero Associated Press Prothero United States United Kingdom England

School Superintendent and Son Bicycle Tour Across North Dakota

Nelson Burain, superintendent of Devils Lake schools, and his son Walter are riding bicycles to tour the state. They arrived in Valley City on Sunday and will proceed to Jamestown, Bismarck, and the northwest before returning to Devils Lake after visiting multiple counties and towns on their cycling trip.

Valley City N. D Nelson Burain Devils Lake Walter Thin City Cammelton Jamestown Bismarck

Omemee Wins Seven Straight At Home In Upset

Omemee, North Dakota, June 26 Herald Special Service reports Omemee beat Upham 2 to 1 to extend its winning streak to seven. Star pitcher Robert Brandt was absent. L Leckman pitched a stellar game, allowing only two hits and never wavering. Batteries Omemee L Leckman FE Leckman Upham Jacobson Jorgenson.

Herald Special Service FE. Leckman Upham Jacoboson Jorgenson

Exemption Boards Named Across 24 States

Washington June 26 announcement named local exemption boards in 24 states to select candidates for the national army under the draft. Rules will be issued soon and work may begin next week. Boards largely follow President Wilson and favor city and county officials for selection. States include Minnesota Montana North Dakota South Dakota.

Washington Wilson Army Minnesota Montana North South Dakota

Dunn Defense Under Way In Trial Of Frank J. Dunn

In St Paul on June 24 the defense began in the Frank J. Dunn murder trial. Witnesses testified about Dunn visiting a safe deposit vault at noon and minutes unaccounted for. Stan Donnelly, Mrs Dunn's attorney, recounted a plot to kill Mrs Dunn allegedly voiced by Ferdig and Frown, with $10,000 offered to kill her.

St. Paul Minn Frank J. Durnin Dunn Stan Donnelly Iro Tann C. Fermig Ferdig Donnelly

Minnesota airman wins French honor in World War I patrol

Adjutant Raoul Lurberry of New York, star of the Lafayette escadrille, downed his tenth enemy plane and received a new citation. The squadron flew 13 reconnaissance missions and fought nine aerial combats during the week ending June 16 despite bad weather. Teammates from Springfield, Boston, New York, and St Paul earned silver plaques from the French Aeronautic League for their service to French aviation.

Raoul Lurberry New York Lafayette Escadrille Ward Luth Werry Edward Parsons Springfield Mass Robert Soabrain Stephen Bigelow Boston Walter Lovell Concord Thomas Heltz Lufberry Armiew Escadrille William ‘Thaw Pittsburgh Charles C. Johnson Bt Louis Willis Haviland St. Paul Lovell Harold Wilts French Aeronautic League Lees

Coroner Will Not Probe Old Wound In Roberts Case

The coroner will not search deeply into past wounds as the examination focuses on the shooting of Mrs. David Roberts by Grace Lusk the high school teacher who killed herself after loving Mr Roberts District Attorney Tullur said only enough evidence would be taken to hold Miss Lusk on first degree murder charges The proceeding followed an examination of Dr Roberts at Shenauve Municipal Court today.

David Roberts Grace Lusk Roberts Tullur Miss Lusk Raen Y Shenauve Wemion

German Air Raid on London Reported in WWII Brief

A terse wartime item notes a German air raid on London. The report emphasizes the event's occurrence and ongoing security measures, with no graphic detail. It cites official sources and situates the raid within broader air campaign activity during the period.

Arth London

Petain's Sudden Dash Yields Paris Front Gains

Allied and German front reports describe a French breakthrough northwest of Hurtebine on the Aisne front with heavy casualties and prisoners. Venizelos moves to organize a cabinet in Athens as Greece may soon join the Allies, with French troops entering the city to aid order amid political upheaval. Berlin reports French penetration repulsed in the same sector as Rupprecht’s front-end artillery exchanges continue along Belgium and northern France.

Presa Petain Aime Artebise Craonne Cerny Laon von Hindenberg Entente Greece M. Venizelos Athena London Athens Reuter Deretrios Gauneris Twrmar Constantine Berlin Hurtebine Aisne Crown Prince Rupprecht Bel~gium France

Drayton Team Plays HalLock This Evening

Drayton is set to host Hallock this evening in the nineteenth game of the local schedule. The Drayton team has won 12 of 18 matches this season, including five shutouts, and plans a double header with Andy Gill's Brinsmade organization at Arvilla on July 4. A large fan delegation will accompany the team to Arvilla for the Fourth of July contests.

Drayton Draycon Hallock Andy Gill Brinsmade Arvilia Arvilla

British tighten net around Lens in France

British HQ report continued pressure around Lens with new positions formed near Lang and the Bouches river area after recent advances. The drive includes seizure of Hill 83 and surrounding heights as Allied forces push westward from the hill and south of the river, signaling a tightening offensive in the region.

France Associated Prees Brie Ebent Lens Fosse Tenuhea Sia Bouches River Peti Pied Lang Pusto Arsela Ona

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Capitol Spain IU. S Root Pirit Rosalane Germany Free Russia Mercy Fund Uncle Sam U.S Britain Atate Townleys Jae Jens Shim Omemee Board OF Exemption Hurtebise Venizelos Eee OCEAN
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