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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
8
Premier Lloyd George told Glasgow that peace would be a disaster if signed too early, arguing the war ends only when the Axis challenge to civilisation is met. He warned Russia’s resurgence and warned against yielding now for any price, stressing continued vigilance.
Hasenbrouck France June 29. Lemire Mayor of Hazenbrouck says Germans strip Lille museum of its art works as previously sent to Germany. Placa rds warn residents to subscribe the latest German war bond.
St Paul June 29 The Minnesota supreme court today affirmed a district court judgment denying recovery for the value of a carload of wheat diverted en route to St Paul The wheat was found October 11 1915 in a Great Northern car at Oakland Minnesota two farmers TJ and A Wolstad assigned to Marsfield Grain Co of Duluth later diverted to St Paul amid falsification of a shipment record
J W W Agitator Miss Flynn was released by Duluth police after a raid on their headquarters. Bail was refunded and she must leave the city. The incident ties to New York world organizers connected with the raid, with reports indicating implications for Saturday events.
Clarence ty Morrison, a native of Morrison and a young Washington resident, stays at the residence of Vice President and Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall leads the diet kitchen welfare center movement aiding babies. Morrison brought his twin babies Margaret Joele and Clarence to a kitchen and Mrs. Marshall took a personal interest in the child and watched him.
Washington June finance committees consider a half billion dollar war bond expansion and set rates on war excess profits. A decision expected today on the 16 percent rate and total funding aims. Reported shortfall of at least 800 million for next year’s war expenditures if the additional 500 million loan is adopted. Committee hopes to raise 200 million from excess profits.
A Belgian mission set to start a three week tour along the Pacific coast travels via ship and rail. Officials report aims include cultural exchange and reports from host cities to Brussels.
Copenhagen June 28 The Munich correspondent of The Berlin Tageblatt reports Emperor Charles and Empress Zita of Austria will arrive in Munich on Saturday. The visit is described as both political and social, with accompanying officials including Count Czernin, the foreign minister, and leading figures from the Austrian military and cabinet.
Mockholm reports soda shortages threaten US glass production as imports and material access tighten. Washington observers note wartime restrictions hit industry. editors urged free press to resist censorship.
Rev J Drayton spoke to Swedish Baptist churches in Torin Dakota as Fargo opened the convention with song services led by Le Bkelun Del rte. The meeting will feature Ray Martin Hamlin in local services this devoti c Rav Feith welcomed attendees. Women's meetings and address talks followed, with Dr Tint and Dr Hegvirom noted among speakers.
A two week old baby suffered a painful facial rash that was treated with Cuticara, healing quickly at a cost of $1.25. The brief notice notes the remedy's efficacy and the modest price for care. The source reference appears as Pree Semple dy Raters pert SS.
War department orders list number of students selected to become officers in machine gun sections. Candidates under Infantry regiments receive training and placement as machine gun sergeants.
Early reports note a large apple harvest in the Northwest with mentions of major states and assorted agricultural activity. The fragment references observers, operations, and individuals, though details are unclear.
A wartime report recalls General Pershing expressing happiness to defend the land of his forefathers as he praised the loyal French in their struggle and kept a warm regard for Alsace. British monitors supported the Italian advance on Trieste, battering rail lines and depots near Prosecco and Contovello to disrupt Austrian air service and supply routes.
Copenhagen reports survey of 1917 German press shows 663 fewer titles since 1914. Of 2038 still in print many run with minimal staff, some only by owner. Circulation slashed, some papers survive on 1 to 4 thousand daily copies. Prices up to 60 cents monthly, many use agency supplied content. One third reuse identical syndicated material from large towns.
Frederic B. Shipp of the Plusburgh Y M C A has been selected from 4000 association secretaries to organize YMCA war council work in France and Great Britain. Sanctioned by President Wilson, Shipp travels at once to France with forty secretaries, including Francis B. Hayre, son-in-law of President Wilson. Most are college or university graduates with knowledge of French.
The Times military correspondent reports the Mesopotamian force is well supplied with medical arrangements thoroughly satisfactory. He notes a marked contrast with Tuesday night’s blue book revelations and mentions changes in India’s base of the expedition while control shifts toward the War Office in London.
Chicago June 29. The city council judiciary committee votes 18 to 0 to censure Mayor Big Bill Thompson for his actions in a stormy session earlier. The panel replaces a proposed resolution urging his resignation. The clash with the council focused on school board appointments made by the mayor.
Magistrates levy heavy penalties on violators of food waste rules in London. A Highgate man pays 60 pounds for feeding pigs bread, a Holloway offender 10 pounds, and a Finchley bakery employee 2 pounds for allowing youths to waste food.
London reports Prince Christopher brother of King Constantine of Greece to marry a wealthy American woman. The Daily Chronicle names Mine Lite as the prospective bride but with no details. The 28 year old ex-sub-lieutenant’s engagement has been reported twice before. Also, judges from Devils Lake set July 21 meeting in this city with arrangements for rooms and a banquet.
Christiania June 39 investigation into a German secret wireless station on an island outside Norway has revealed widespread spy activity. The government faces criticism for lax control over foreigners, who travel freely or work as laborers amid the unrest.
Paris reports Alfred Gert from Florence via Leonardo de Vinal celebrated painting the Mona Lisa was restored to the Louvre. He seeks compensation of about 406 000 francs after the government refused the claim, with court action underway.
London reports the government has added the tobacco controller to the list of price and supply regulators. The move aims to ration and stabilize supplies for retailers and the army, with all stocks reportedly under controller control. Seven controllers now oversee shipping, rail, food, coal mines, railways, potatoes, and tobacco.
Bismarck on June 20 reports a heavy rainstorm that halted the Roveresian early morning. About 0.27 inch of precipitation was recorded at the state weather bureau as meteorologists describe rain confined to the BiG DU area with widespread impact and feelings of emptiness later in the day.
East Grand Forks clubs join in a Red Cross benefit shoot next Tuesday at 6 to raise funds for a complete ambulance unit. Participants pay 2 cents per target with proceeds aiding the Trapshooters Ambulance Fund and a national patriotic shoot coordinated with the AA T A and American Red Cross.
Thomas L. Batley of Crookston enlisted at the East Grand Forks recruiting station and left for Duluth for a physical before Jefferson Barracks Missouri. John Balcher, promoted to corporal, heads to Thief River Falls to organize a recruiting camp. John Booth, retired, volunteers at the Bast Grand Forks station assisting Berg Coomler.
East Grand Forks coal dealers report low cashea stocks and say no coal can be added until July 10 after a government investigation. North Dakota light coal from western Dakota will hold an important position on the fuel market and efforts may lower coal prices to $1 from the mines. A thunderstorm is noted with little consolation for a man struck by Hehent.
An 1860s tale recounts a Philadelphia era scene where transportation to public grounds for dances is mentioned. A master ponders a servant’s marriage prospects in Euphemia Wilson’s kitchen tale. A humorous twist ends with a slave wooing Georgianna Thompson and coin of the realm, ending with a wry jab about a theater hat.
Chicago notices report the box car 589,099 from Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul opened at Savannah. It was believed the boy Willie McLean of Superior Wisconsin was aboard but no trace was found. The article includes unrelated moral remarks about weighing opinions and promises.
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