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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1920

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Greece election crisis sparks potential shift in power

Paris reports French ambassador Paul Cambon warned that restoring King Constantine to the Greek throne would be intolerable and strain Allied relations. Leagues and Lloyd George expected to meet in London to address the Greek crisis, Bolshevik advances, and regional upheavals affecting the Greek army in Asia Minor.

Paris Paul Cambon Great Britain Venloh Greece Asia Cuuvusug On Wrangel

Bolling Named in Connection With Big Bribe

In New York on November 20 R W Bolling brother in law of President Wilson and treasurer of the shipping board faced bribery allegations. K Sands testified of a $31,800 note payment to Bolling. The shipping board investigation continued with Bolling denying charges and saying he would appear before the committee.

York R. W. Bolling Wilson Shipping Board Pat T Staten Island Shipbuilding Conegaional Mpong Board K. Sands Bolling Wallace Downey Unusuat New York Tucker K. Sands Washington

Investigation of Irish trouble adjourned today

The Irish trouble inquiry adjourned hearings scheduled in Washington proceed with reports on conditions from both American and Irish witnesses. The inquiry will resume likely in early December as called by commission chair Frederick Dun.

Washington Ireland Meritan Duo Aindred Frederick Commission

Railroad Ordered to Reconstruct Superior Subway

The rail commissions order Wisconsin Superior to fund half the cost of the St Paul and Minneapolis subway under the line, with the other half covered by the railroad. They also require the Great Western and Northwestern railroads to build a viaduct at Grand Avenue in Wausau before October, at their own expense.

St. Paul's Minneapolis Ik Line Superior Wo and Northwestern Grand Wauaiu Peat Lite Don’ Nor Bo E Washinston Wasimet Iainker Dlass

Ohio man seeks divorce amid financial dispute

An Ohio man requests a divorce after accusing his wife of draining funds from his account. He says she withdrew $1,200 and caused strain in their marriage. The filing mentions the strained relationship and ongoing conflict over finances.

Revision of Covenant Began Today at League Assembly

Geneva Nov 20 The first formal look toward revising the League of Nations covenant was taken as the assembly discussed Article XVIII on treaty registration The move aims to clarify the article and define interpretations The Belgian Senator Henri La Fontaine proposed an international military force with a global staff as a viable alternative to immediate disarmament saying the world is not ready for disarmament yet He urged broader inclusion of nations in the league and noted the need for clarity before any universal disarmament could occur The Spanish delegation urged making Spanish an official league language as the assembly’s work proceeds toward early committee report deadlines

Geneva Associated Press League of Nations Assembly of the League Ofber H. A. Karnebeck Donkheer van Karnebeck Hie League Assembly of Henri la Fontaine la Fontaine Armenia Harding Lee Nations Nieeno Font Ory Titon Signor Titoni Council of the League St. Paul Minn Museum of the Minnesota Historical Society

Higher Taxes for Land Urged by Spanish Writer

Madrid November 1 Protest by landowners has sparked agitation over a tax on land value increases. A Spanish writer in La Libertad accuses proprietors of price gouging, noting farms sold for nine times what they paid years ago as freight costs and foreign grain prices rise. He argues land values rise with no penalty and urges state action to curb increases.

Madrid Alteged Lang la’ Liberts

White Way In New Rockford Becomes Lighted Route

New Rockford North Dakota reports the White Way transformed into a lit street with new illumination and signage. The piece notes municipal actions, November dates, and references to local governance and public works.

New Rockford’s. White Way

Pascal gets life for Coughlin kidnapping and murder

In Nor Pa a judge imposes life imprisonment on Pascal for kidnapping and first and second degree murder in the Coughlin case. He confessed to abducting and smothering 13 month old Blakely Coughlin from a home near Nor-town, with the infant later found in his coat. The sentence aligns with Pennsylvania law setting life as the maximum for kidnapping with related murder charges.

Nor Pa Pascal Pasquale Coughlin New Tor Ewarts Norma Salem Ohio Blakely Coughlin George Hi Cougatin Nor-total Jane London Johnny Bass Imurder Belfast College of Irish Clough’ Ansty County Donegal Ty Lewis Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia Swarts Pennsylvania

Breweries to Be Seized by U.S. Officials

From Kington on November 20 a U.S. Bureau official indicated that all breweries producing beer with more than one half of one percent alcohol will be seized by the federal government. The agency said pirate beer from several plants is under production and enforcement will target any that exceed the limit.

Kington Bureau of Internal Revenur

Funeral Procession for Mrs Katharine Beans in Brenna Township

A funeral service and moving tribute for Mrs Katharine Beans, who died Friday at her Brenna township home at age 77, will begin at her late residence and proceed to St Mary's Church for services. Beans, born in France, had lived in this county for many years.

Kunérad Katharine Beans Brenna Township Mra. Besne St. Mary's Church

Fire Tears Through New Orleans Wharf District

A major blaze in New Orleans devastates properties along the Basin Street wharf and adjacent riverfront. Authorities estimate losses around 2 million dollars as the fire, halted within yards of another fruit wharf, consumes ships, docks, and extensive structures along a 2000 foot stretch. Damage centers on the Desire Independent street area and nearby riverfront sections.

Fear Ohoe Aprie Xp Cuyang Fruit Desire Fruit Wharf Vec' ‘Cata. Company Poncelot

All But One Member Of Two Families Dead

New York report details a deadly five story apartment blaze at 307 West 46th Street. Nine people, all members of two families, perished on the top floor as fire trapped residents on stairs and platforms. Fourteen other families escaped or were saved by firemen. Names listed include Raphael Gebbin and his wife with four children, Ada Frank, Thelma Reynolds, and Ruth Reynolds.

New York Raphael Gebbin Ann Ada Frank Thelma Reynolds Ruth Reynolds

New Portuguese Cabinet Formed With Castro as Premier

Lisbon reports a new Portuguese cabinet formed by Alvaro Xavier De Castro who will serve as premier and interior minister. Domingos Pereira, former premier, and Cunhal, former commerce minister, become finance minister and foreign affairs reserved.

Lisbon Alvaro Xavir de Castro Mozambique Domengos Periera Senhor Cunhabal Commerce Silvav

Alleged Canadian Murderer Sought Near Winnipes

Reports say James Buller, believed to have killed two provincial police officers Alex McCurdy and James Uttery, eluded capture across the boundary. Persistence described as across stock yards hotel and racing stables, with ties to the track. Also included is a weekly weather outlook for Washington region and Great Lakes.

Winnipes Man James Buller Alex McCurdy James Uttery Stock Yards Ling Bujler Prace! 1

Football Scores Jowk North Wens Nore Dagr Second Period

In the second period Carleton leads Macalester 10 to 1 as Yale and other teams show varied scoring in the jumbled early football score list.

Jowk North Wens Nore Dagr Jumbin Oo Carleton Macalester Piraw Ard Yale

North Dakota bankers prep for crisis meetings

Fargo November 20 bankers of North Dakota and Twin Cities move to meet conditions created by national banking strain and the drive to hold wheat for higher prices. Funds scarcity grows as eastern capital withdraws. a Minneapolis meeting studies the North Dakota situation and aims to remedy it. A Mandan meeting November 23 will discuss transferring funds to avoid hardship. five banks have closed but assets may cover claims.

Fargo N. D North Dakota Twin Cities Federal Reserve Bank Minneapolis Bankera of Slope District Mandan W. J. Rick Mousy Bankers

Senator Hall barred from Mexico trip by embassy action

Washington reports Mexican consular agents on the border were told by confidential agent Roberta Pesqueira not to issue the passport for Senator Hall of New Mexico for a proposed December 1 inauguration visit. The embassy denied Pesqueira ordered bans on Governor Hobby of Texas or Colonel F A Chapa of San Antonio attending the inauguration.

Washington Roberta V. Pesqueira United States Hall New Mexico Mexico Pesqueira Fall Senate Conttion Pescucha Hobby Texas F. A. Chapa San Antonio

Harding's Boat Encounters Calm Seas at Parismina

President-elect Harding enjoys leisure on board the ship Parismina as the party relaxes with games and deck amusements. Perfect weather persists as the steamer proceeds toward the canal zone, crew and passengers wearing tropical white attire amid balmy southern breezes.

Parismina Harding Canal Zone Tropics Dreeres

Prohibition Protest Over Liquor Permits Today

Washington reports prohibition dealers protested enforcement actions to reclaim liquor permits under the Volstead Act. Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League argued permits were unauthorized and not mandatory, warning renewal policies undermine the act’s purpose to curb intoxication. Major organizations joined the protest as hundreds of permits remain outstanding and expire December 1.

Washington Wayne B. Wheeler Wheeler

Raids on Saloonkeepers Planned Across District Next Week

Chicago report says federal supervising prohibition agent Frank D. Rich ardison announced raids will target fifty saloonkeepers in a series of Wednesday and Tuesday arrests. Similar actions are planned throughout the district as authorities intensify enforcement, with details pending.

Chicago Frank D. Richardison Prohibition

Soviet Recognized as Great Britain Reaches Accord

Washington reports the State Department notes de facto recognition of the Soviet government amid Britain agreeing to terms. Officials say the arrangement signals Moscow’s formal acceptance by Western powers. The AP dispatch outlines embassy exchanges and diplomatic implications.

Washington Aresocated State Department Great Britain Department

Poor i Sa Booze Court House And Through Trains Declines

Fragmented OCR text describes a confusing note about court house and trains with garbled dates and terms. It appears to reference Chicago and a November entry with a scattered date, but the details are unreadable and uncertain.

Court House

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