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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1920

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French Oppose Germany Admission to League of Nations

Paris reports say the French government would strongly object to admitting Germany to the League of Nations now. Echo de Paris asserts Britain has not favored removing the German international restriction, while Premier Georges Clemenceau allegedly urged French delegates to withdraw if Germany is admitted, with Austria and Bulgaria viewed more leniently.

Paris Vrean Germany League of Idationa League of Nations Echo de Parts Great Britain Georges Loygues Trench League Geneva Aust Bulgaria

Largest concrete arch to be built in Minneapolis

Anneapolis Minn Nov 12 The largest concrete arch in the world 400 feet long is under construction in Minneapolis, part of a bridge that will span the Mississippi at Franklin avenue. It tops a trio of arches, with two 200 foot side arches and a 61.2 foot end arch. The bridge, 66 feet wide, won’t be complete until summer 1922 and is estimated to cost about 600000. The middle arch’s weight requires simultaneous work on adjacent spans for support, says K Onstad, general superintendent of bridge construction.

Anneapolis Minn Juncter Tve Mississippi River Franklin Avenue Rome K. Onstad Oustad Eald Ict

Reservoir Plans to Shield Valley From Floods

A report from the water department outlines two new large reservoirs to protect the valley from river floods this year. Costing about $200,000, one reservoir would be built at Ble Stones, directing Whetsone river into the ice. A second would sit at Ac Qui Parle and Marsh lakes near the Cottonwood river mouth.

Pantani Wigte Department of Drainage Ac Qui Parle Marsh Lakes Cottonwood River

Search for Lost Seaplane Continues Despite Storm

Chicago November 12 A Great Lakes naval training tow search at Lake Bluff Illinois pressed on for a seaplane missing since Wednesday. Bitter cold and high seas hampered the effort and rescue work was abandoned last night, with teams unable to reach the port near Two Rivers due to bad weather.

Chicago Great Lakes Lake Bluff

Missouri River ferry traffic halted by cold snap

Nov 12 report from Bismarck North Dakota notes a cold spell ends river navigation on the Missouri. Steam ferry service, coal and other goods moved by river packets, has ceased as ferries are drydocked and the river is icebound. Railroads remain unable to fully serve western Dakota towns.

Uvmrck N. D H Takota

Eads Guilty at Devils Lake

Gil and Rand arrested earlier. Yarmasar Edmore admitted liquor possession. Judge Buttz sentenced Edmore to one year in county jail and a fine of 800 dollars.

Eads Devils Lake Periin Lake Gil & Rand Yarmasar Edmore Buttz

Telegraphic Briefs show varied national and regional notices

A collection of brief items reports election results, academic and sports notes, and regulatory actions. Highlights include Branee’s victory symbol with a public ceremony, Harvard football team plans after Yale, tax and hotel rate discussions, and a new regional baseball league organized for Oklahoma and southern Kansas with dates and figures.

Lower minimum for car loads to be set at hearing

North Dakota officials seek to raise the minimum carload for shipments of flour and grain to four units. The state railroad commission will present witnesses in St Louis on November 16 before the Interstate Commerce Commission. North and South Dakota representatives plan to argue for the higher carload minimum. Key figures Dupuis and Milhollands will be in Washington for a few days.

Bismarck N. D State Railroad Commission St Lauia Interstate Northwest Territory North Dakota South Kota Ars Siveny Bey Eas Fe Dupuis Frank Milhollans Washington

Representatives of Steel Strikers Meet in Washington

Labor leaders from steel strike groups gathered in Washington at the call of AFL President Gompers to confer with the federation’s executive council. They planned discussions on wage reductions, open shop opposition, and reorganization of steel trade labor bodies amid recession concerns and potential strikes.

Washington Navy Gompers American Federation of Labor Federation Plang Tlon Driaes Tabor Congress

Phone Firms Allowed To Increase Rates

State telecommunications regulators authorize a series of rate hikes for local phone providers. The increases affect several carriers including major firms, with adjustments approved after review. Industry officials say higher rates fund infrastructure, while consumer groups warn of higher household bills federal oversight continues.

Investigation into Wall Street explosion links house wrecker union

New York officials disclose a broad inquiry into the September Wall Street blast. Attorney Edward Swann says the motive may involve revenge by a house wreckers union against an organization led by Robert Brinder. Police report Raymond Clark’s statements align with earlier remarks but raise questions about intimidation. A separate probe identifies the farrier who shod the explosive wagon and the man who delivered the horse, both now being sought.

New, York Edward Swann Police Department of Justice Siann Raymond Clark Ley Clark Atlance Desiatans Alfried Bailey Swann Coughlin Financial District

Education clash and oil output report blend

A garbled report covers student rights at a city’s education facility and a Washington petroleum production update. It notes 18 year olds may study, dorm duties, and strict student work, interwoven with a monthly U S geological survey showing oil output near 1 26 million barrels daily in September, offset by imports totaling over 10 9 million barrels.

Mosnow Waaliingtin Coonmure- Hon Petrofedni Geological Survey

San Antonio Delegates Await Harding Visit

Fragmentary report notes President elect Harding among visitors at Point Isabel Texas as delegates from the Republican party prepare to receive him during a Texas tour. Ongoing coverage hints at frisky crowds and party organization.

E. Beobsy San Anto ‘Tex Harden Point Isabal Harding

Complete Count Confirms Frazier Victory by 4655

Final tabulation shows Frazier with a 4 655 majority across precincts though some clerical adjustments remain possible. Official counts may still modify the result in later review.

Frazier

Labor unions embrace new industrial research methods

Washington November 12 Organised labor welcomes research and improved methods for modern industry. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor tells delegates at a preliminary conference on industrial research that labor supports better living standards through productive improvements but opposes changes imposed without legislation. He argues laws should be crafted by management and workers who are directly affected, with science informing but not replacing lawmakers.

Washington Gompers American Federation of Labor Delegatgn Ex- Perience Thoes

Convicted of Murder After 11 Year Gap in King Case

Lyndon Kansas November 11 Rute King found guilty of murder in the first degree for the disappearance and death of John Woody who worked for him at Maple Hill in 1909. He was arrested in Colorado after bones were found at the Maple Hill property prompting the murder charge. Ontario newspaper reports note ongoing legal action and the lengthy trial lasting 24 days.

Lyndon Kan Rute King John Woody King Maple Hill Telat Colorado Bones Maple

Public instructed in sending gifts to men in service

Washington advises Christmas packages for American troops on the Rhine and at Hoboken should reach depots by December 6 to ensure delivery before Christmas Day. Parcels for Hawaii should arrive at Fort San Juan and Panama Canal and Puerto Rico shipments must be in the general parcels system by November 36. Packages must weigh under seven pounds and be within size limits.

Washington Amotiain Rhineamet Hoboken Hawai Fort San Pran Panama Canal Porto Rico

Confiscation of High Speed Motors Discussed in Berlin

Berlin October 25 Augsburg plant visit prompts a diplomatic inquiry into confiscating high speed Diesel motors whether finished or under construction The Entente commission sought motors for possible dismantling as war material Munich reports say Berlin will see protests by workers over Diesel motors not usable for U boats Officials warn production halt could harm German industry and cause widespread unemployment.

Berlin Mall Council of Amdora Germany Augsburg Munich

Harding Fishing Interrupted by Norther in Texas

President elect Harding faced a 35 mile norther that churned the Point Isabel fishing grounds into foam and drove temperatures to the shivering point. He remained aboard his cotta overlooking the sea but hoped for a motor trip to Brownsville for golf before leaving early next week.

Point Isabel Teras Associated Pram Harding Ding Cotta Brownaviliea Irabia

Eight Americans Protecting 40 000 Orphans At Kars

Constantinople dispatch reports eight Americans at Kars safeguarding 40 000 orphans and the stores amid refugee flows. Panics spread as 28 000 refugees reach Alexandropol and Georgian forces mobilize with up to 50 000 men.

Kars Constantinople Ernest Yarrow Turkey Armenia Cauvanus Alexandropol Maya

Langstor County Legislator Faces Rape Trial

William Martin, a Langstor¢ legislator re-elected last week, likely to stand trial this month in Battineau County District Court on rape charges. He was arrested months ago after a father of a young girl near Langeford filed the complaint.

Battineau, N. D William, Martin Langstor Battineau County Langeford

No More Hops and Malt for the Public

Prohibition officers nationwide told to prohibit sale of malt and hops to bakers and confectioners, halting home brew components. Details of the order remain undisclosed as officials await treasury approval and possible litigation to define the rule’s scope.

Washington Prohibition Enforcement Kramer Prohibition Enforcement Bureau Voletead Treasury Marston Dureau Nald

Seeking pre war status in house building problem

Chicago November 11 witnesses before the senate committee on reconstruction urged restoring pre war conditions as the key to solving housing and building difficulties The board of directors of the First Mercantile Bank led by James B Formas proposed readjusting building costs to free more financing while Henry K Holsman urged preventing coercion such as magnate pressures and lockouts as remedies

Chicago Senate Committee On James B. Formas Egames B Hirst Mercional Bank Henry K. Holsman Tech

Season Close for Muskrats in Minnesota

Governor Bargatin signed the order closing the muskrat season from December 7 until the end of the 1921 trapping season. The ban covers all counties as state officials and 300 of 1,000 j replica favored a closed season to curb suspected extermination threats. Extermination fears prompted the decision amid letters from Avery and farmers. Viscount Grey reports blindness to birds and flowers, declining field meetings with the Berwickshire Naturalists’ Club. He notes impaired eyesight has plagued him for years, complicating his duties as former foreign secretary and ambassador.

St. Paul Minn Iuakrats Minnesota Gavernor Bargatin Pn Carlor Avery Gate Gune Avery Grey London Viscount Grey Berwickshire Naturalists’ Club Tre Sir Edward Grey Washington

Haiti President Says No Evidence Marines Murdered

Haiti President Sudre Dartignenave testified before a naval board of inquiry in Port au Prince and said he had no official knowledge or means to prove charges of indiscriminate killings by U S Marines. He noted no evidence and suggested future sessions were unlikely before next week.

Republic of Haiti U. S Port Au Prince Asciiated Sudre Dartingue Nave Naval Boar of Inquiry United 9 States Telamore M.darthcuennve Dyer Henry T. Mayo Ict Ehaitien Demoik

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