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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1921

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Northern Pacific detectives kill two in Jamestown confrontation

Jamestown North Dakota May 9 Two men die and another is found unconscious with a bullet through the head and bullets in the legs after a clash between two Northern Pacific railroad detectives and three men near the west jungle. Detective Wyant and Henry Kearns are jailed as investigations begin.

Northern Pacific Jamestown N. D Northern Pacific Railroad William Wyant Henry Kearns

Pickpockets Decry Honest Victims In Genoa Letter

In Genoa on May 8 the chief of police received a letter from the Tramway Association. The writers accuse dishonest claimants of inflating losses to police. They cite cases: one man reports two thousand five hundred lire stolen, though he says only fifty was lost. another claims eighteen hundred lire lost though his pocketbook held under two hundred. They warn such exaggerations strain pickpocket relations and risk reprisals. They urge honest people to be more delicate.

Wyatt James Harvey J. Carlson Walter Harrison Johnson Bismarck, N. D Genoa Po- Men Tramway Inve Suan Talislg

Four Burned to Death in Walhalla Fire

Tragedy at Gunnion farm near Walhalla details a fatal blaze that claimed Mrs. Gunnion and her husband after a kerosene incident while their two young children perished in the flames. Neighbors rushed to assist as the house burned, with both adults dying within hours and the children missing amid the inferno. The Denbigh bank case notes a move to Towner after the First National Bank closure.

Gunaion Nome Batur Wateor Gunoitia Zor Watnon Iifant Gunnion Denbigh

NESTS PAYS TRIBUTE TO PIONEER WOMEN OF THE WEST

B A Nestos of Minot delivers a Mother's Day address at a Presbyterian church meeting. He praises pioneer women for shaping character and society, linking maternal influence to modern progress and moral strength, with a note that the tribute continues on page 23.

NESTS Women OF the West Portal West Nestos of Minot Presbyterian Church of T. A. Richmond Mr. Nemos Price & Commonwealth

Germans Told to Keep Out of Upper Silesia Amid Tense Moves

Berlin reports say Germans warned Paris would view any government troop incursions into Upper Silesia as a Versailles treaty violation. Allied council seeks to calm unrest by informing Oppeln and Upper Silesia about the situation, while Poles and German guards maneuver near the Oder River. The Inter allied Commission appeals for calm as rumors of mining district transfer circulate in a tense border region.

Upper Silesia Paris Berlin Upper Selesia France Eilesia Oder River Inter-Allied Commission Oppeln Walace United States Bilema Poland Coatrerth Pole Ij Africa Aetin Germany Iqas

Good Road Men To Meet In Minot

Dr R W, chair of the Association of Commerce committee, calls a dinner meeting for Minot residents interested in good roads. The gathering is set at the Grand Cafe at 6 15 p m today.

Minot Dr. R. W Association of Merce

Wholesale Execution by Soviets

Stockholm May 9 reports from Helsingfors say Bolsheviki executions of Kronstadt uprising participants occurred, including hundreds of women and children, though the Soviet agency denies the tally. The advices claim several thousand rebels were killed, while the Soviet count cites 18 leaders shot.

Stockholm Bolsheviki Kronstad Helsingfors Tideningen Bolsheviki Agenlcy

Germany Threatens U S Metal Trade Says Zinc Official

Bt Louis Mo May 3 Germany is taking steps to regain ascendancy in non ferrous metal markets and will press plans after the reparations issue is settled according to Stephen S Tuthill New York secretary of the American Zinc Institute who warned American producers their trade is threatened He said Germany and Belgium are negotiating to reestablish former metal trade relations and called for caution and policy actions by U S producers.

Germany Belgium

Mountrail County Plans Fair Grounds Near Stanley

Work advances on an 80 acre fair grounds near Stanley in Mountrail County with a race track buildings and facilities to be ready for the county fair opening on July 26.

Mountrail Stanley Mountrail County

Lad blown to bits by dynamite caps

A boy suffered severe injuries from dynamite caps causing limbs to be blown off and serious wounds. Rescue workers rushed him to medical care as witnesses described the blast and its dangerous origin. Authorities urged caution with explosives and warned of further harm from mishandled caps.

Germany to Accept Allied Reparations Terms

Berlin reports sentiment in German political circles shifting toward accepting the Allied terms. A coalition likely to approve the ultimatum is expected within 24 hours, with Germany to answer by May 12. Rejection would trigger Allied occupation of the Ruhr and a German cabinet reshuffle continues.

Berlin Prems Germany Ruhr Fehrenbuch Walter Simons

Army Class of France to Stay Through July 1919

Paris May. The army contingent of 1919 called for possible Ruhr valley occupation will not be sent home before July. If Germans accept the allied ultimatum, troops remain ready in case Bavaria fails to disarm by June 20. The 1921 class would be trained to replace the older unit.

Paris Ruhr J Valley Circeles Bavaria

Dynamite Found Near Bridge in Duluth

Police investigate nine sticks of dynamite discovered in a brush pile near a busy bridge foundation in Duluth Minnesota. The dynamite was wrapped in cloth and is thought to have been placed there last night.

Duluth Minn

Townley in Salina for debate with Langer arrival tonight

Selins. Karuna May A. C. Townley national president here Sunday in medicine for his debate with William ieee with the question for debate in: heat meeee neers ey rhe eclaere has not been for the hemt Interesta of North Dak es.

Townley Salina Langer Karuna A_ C. Townley Here Medinewg William Ieee North Dakes

Seamen's vote expected today on wage terms

Washington report on the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association vote in the wage dispute with the Department of Labor. Despite disappointment at some ports, the 16 percent wage cut and bonus plan were rejected by most, while others accepted terms. The executive committee may propose an efficiency wage as a counter to the bonus plan. Results to be discussed in brief talks with Secretary Davis and shipowners. The Galveston branch reportedly accepted the pay reduction with other terms.

Washington Department of Labor Davis Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Atlantic Pacific New York William §. Brown Galveston The Engineers’ Association

Emergency Fare Sought for Duluth Street Railway

St Paul Minn May reports Horace Lowry president of Minneapolis Street Railway and St Paul City Railway filed with the railroad and warehouse commission for hearing on fares. Duluth Street Railway seeks emergency 7 cents fare and four tickets for 25 cents to take effect immediately.

St. Paul Minn Horace Lowry Minneapolis Street Railway Company St. Paul City Railway Company Railroad and Warehouse Commission Duluth Street Railway Lowry Commission Ivan Bowen Mankato Bowen St Paul

Farmer Near Mylo Takes Own Life

Mylo North Dakota May 9 Jacob Graber a well known farmer living south of here killed himself with a shotgun death immediate His wife died two years earlier from influenza Graber never recovered emotionally since Then he left seven children the youngest three years old MISSING GING POUND Waterloo Iowa May 1 Father Ras mumen seventeen who disappeared in Stockton Minnesota was identified when called quarrel Setwoun the couple

Jacob Graber Here Graber Waterloo Rasmumen Stockton Minn Chester M. Smith

Upper Silesian Problems Subject Before Council Today

The Allied conference resumed with Hugh Wallace taking his seat as American ambassador. He received instructions from Secretary of State Hughes to represent the United States at the ambassadorial conferences. The State Department attended the foreign office as the council met.

Wallace Council OF Ambassadors Upper Silesian Boyden Allied Reparations Commission America Toley Hugh ©. Wallace Sammos Council of Imbamadors Hughes United States Foreign Office

Plan services for men who gave lives

A Minnesota American Legion Women’s Auxiliary statement urges Memorial Day ceremonies be a tribute rather than gloom. Dr. Helen Hughes Hielscher says honoring fallen heroes is essential, while stressing ongoing aid for disabled ex servicemen and the dignity of service, not charity, to those wounded in defense of the nation.

Mankato Mins Associated Press Helen Hughes Hielscher Minnesota American Legion Women's Auxiliary Flanders Fields Minnesota American Legion Women's Auxiliary Thane

Rail freight surge lifts Cleveland April traffic totals

Cleveland officials report a sharp rise in freight traffic for the first three weeks of April. W W Clement of the Pennsylvania Lines cites increased picking up, with 15 306 tons of less than carload freight loaded in the third week, compared to 13 178 the prior week and 13 998 in December. Cleveland terminal activity shows 56 000 freight cars moved in and out, up from 47 187 the second week. Also noted are higher loaded car counts at Cleveland industries and a growing pace in overall movement.

Cleveland Ohio W W. Clement Ranera Pennsylvania Aines Clement Cleveland Terminal Car Service Committee Cleveland Industries Cleveland Terminal

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