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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1920

Page

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North Dakota crop outlook reports disappointing yields

The September 1 report from the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates cites unusually severe July heat and August drought across North Dakota, damaging late crops and reducing yields. Wheat and oats prove below average. flax, barley, corn, and potatoes show mixed results with notable regional losses and quality declines.

A. J. Surratt U. S Bureau of North Dakota Grand Forks Golden Valley Billings Blope Mortod

Trieste Sects Big Revolt Ends With Naval Backing

In Trieste a major revolt erupted with barricades and heavy weapon use. Italian troops and a destroyer helped restore order by evening, as Socialist leaders faced a naval threat and were urged to withdraw. Civil Governor Mosconi imposed curfew and window-watching bans in San Giacomo.

Ad Prete Mosconi San Giacomo

Compromise Emerges in Italian Metal Workers Strike

In Milan a belligerent stalemate over metal workers demands shifted toward compromise as authorities and union leaders engaged in talks. Signor Lussenoli as go‑betweens urged restraint, while workers faced wage gains and a call to uphold law. A staged plant seizure at Pirelli's works followed, with its worker action described as a necessary mobilization rather than reoccupation.

Imperialism Will Kill Bolshevism Claims Expert

Bathonain minister M Pilnanin in London argues imperialism will destroy Bolshevik Russia by cutting off Allied aid. He warns a Bolshevik attack on Bathonia risks Allied response, notes famine and depopulation, and says Russia cannot sustain its army without Western supplies.

Don Imperialiain M. Pip London M. Pilotin Poland Denkine Kolchak Russia Bathoni Pilnanid Valhonia

Fargo votes down municipal fuel yard proposal

Fargo North Dakota council rejected the plan to establish a municipal fuel yard in an early reading of the budget ordinance. The measure would have appropriated funds to create a city fuel depot, while a separate line item for city administration remained in place.

Municipal Fargo N. D Municipal Fuel Yard Connec Hogan

Tragic Death Story From Local Gazette Sparks Debate

Fragmented OCR text outlines a tragic death linked to political graft laws. Mentions local papers Bowdan Guardian and Tolley Journal and a named figure tied to a condemned regime. Readership is urged to note deteriorating conditions and public reaction to the suspected corruption case.

Pistol Fight at Grand Central Sparks Alburn City Disturbance

Crowds at Grand Central Station in New York flee as Jacob Mendel a station restaurant proprietor fights with threshmen over his day’s cash of 2 dollars. Two attackers are arrested after Guns are emptied and the third is found hiding in flour in a bakery cellar by police.

New York Alburtan Grand Central Station Jacob Mendel Thresh Men

Boat Club Of Duluth Outlines Busy Season

Duluth Minn September 11 One of the busiest campaigns in the history of the Duluth Boat club was outlined for next year at a special meeting held last night by former oarsmen. Members from the 1928 1914 and 1915 rows planned to return to rowing to show the rowing world they mean business. They will train and be on the water until sunset. Next year Duluth will attend the English Pageant Hon. American Henley Philadelphia National Northwestern Hawtass

Duluth Minn Duluth Boat Club Barnes Point Henley Pielphia Northwesern Hewattas

Workers Accept Lower Wages To Keep Plant Going

Telegraphic briefs report wage concessions to save a Bethlehem plant. Benny Leonard kayoed Oughlin in the ninth round in Philadelphia. Earthquake losses spark casualties in Rome. New York tennis, Washington tax data, and labor concerns noted amid noisy, fragmentary copy.

N. T Benny Leonard Ightwere Oughlin Bethlehem Rome Philadelphia Ear West Gemantown Cricket Club Oereteelee Ie New York

Gambling blamed for downfall of young man

A young man, described as a husband and father of two, died after a life of gambling woes. The report notes his descent and cites gambling as the cause of his decline in Spokane. His family, including wife and two children, is referenced as part of the tragedy.

Happy Spokane

Blaine Tries Hard to Defeat La Follette Men

Madison Wis Sept in an effort to defeat the La Follette governor candidates J J Blaine and others urged action. telegrams to Colonel C E Seaman Merlin Hull J N Tittemore Edward F Dithmar La Follette supporters who were defeated for governor and lieutenant governor were named for a conference. The time will depend on how quickly invited men respond with acceptance or decline to participate.

Madison Wis Ani J. J. Blatheamings Thsrlee Roy P. Id Pate Eee Nor C.E. Seaman Philipp Merlin Hull J. N. Tittemore Equity l Ender Edward F. Dithmar la Follette J. Pullen C. H. Everett Wilcox

Williston Garage Men To Enlarge Business

Williston N U Dep annnary and William Monroe have purchased the full equipment and business of the Slice Motor company and have obtained run five years pay on the property. The firm will close the garage on East Broadway and occupy the few quarters as 400n AA Dosaible. Monroe brothers have been in business here since 1899.

Williston, N.u An—Narry Wiliam Monroe Slice Motor Company East Broadway Monroe Brothers

Riga peace meeting prep and theater chief retires

UKRAINe minister prepares for Riga peace talks amid Polish and Soviet-Russian delegate discussions. The Berlin theater scene records Max Reinhardt’s retirement from active management due to tax pressures, planning a country retreat near Salzburg to focus on farming and drama. Gerhart Hauptmann and Felix Hollaender may lead the Berlin company.

Berlin Inowspapers Max Reinhardt Reinhardt Sdizburg Gerhart Hauptmann Felix Hollaender

Estimated 10 Bushells Average Near Ray Sesah

Report notes an estimated average of about 10 bushels around Ray Sesah. Details are sparse with fragmented wording and no clear source or dates available.

Death Investigation Deepens Over Olive Thomas Case

Paris police probe the death of Olive Thomas with embalming permits issued but not approved by U S authorities. They seek to interview Jack Pickford and a woman friend linked to her last Montmartre visit as officials note rumors within the American colony and cinema crowd. A former army captain named Spalding is being questioned after a cocaine case. Pickford left the Ritz Motel and stays at the Crillon, reportedly in frail health.

Paris Boriny Olive Thomas Orghca Sante Spalding Thomas Jack Pickford Miss Thomas Montmartre Pickford T the Ritz Crillon

Muddle in Rate Hearing Delays Interstate Freight Increase

In Bismarck on September 11 the State Intrastate rate case faces a possible new hearing as the Supreme Court weighs William Lemke's plea to restrain the railroad from implementing a 35 percent freight and 20 percent passenger rate rise. The outcome hinges on whether the commission followed proper procedure under Esch Cummins, with affidavits and minority statements prompting renewed debate and potential orders.

Bismarck N. D Supreme Courts William Lemke Raljlyond Commission Arriv Dag Yeate C. J Dupuis SB. J. Aydah J. J. H. Calderhead

Express rate boost plea before commission in Bismarck

The American Railway Express Company sought a roughly 25 percent interstate express rate increase in a Bismarck session on September 11. The request also asked for a small additional rise to offset higher labor costs after the Railway Labor Board increased pay for express workers.

Commission Bismarck Janes Valiepad Westerner Amrican Railway Xpress Company

Waits Sixteen Days For Eight Day Sentence

In Ward county jail Harvey Karnstrom an alleged TW W organizer pled guilty to stealing a ride on a train and was sentenced to eight days in the county jail after sixteen days of confinement. Separate items note Christensen plans to speak in St Paul and a Minnesota race update from the Be district.

Minut. N. D Ward T. W Harvey Karnstrom TW. W

Bureau Faces Investigation Over League Paper Service

The national service bureau that aimed to centralize state league newspapers faces a banking board probe. Governor Fra zier and others attended as C. Lofthus was ordered to serve summons, which he initially refused. The board seeks potential Blue Sky law violations in selling stock without permits. William Lemke, a key figure, is not expected to testify.

Dlemarck N. D National Service Bureau Central Tech League Suite Banking Board Frazier Thomas Hall William Langer C. & Lofthus State Bank Examiner Bureau

Harding to Make Tour of the West

Harding plans a western campaign swing starting the last week of September with addresses in Chicago Lovie Boise City Kane Seattle Portland San Francisco Las Vegas Oklahoma City and other cities. The trip aims to rally support as party leaders consider the nominee after a series of planned speeches in October.

Marion di Boise City Kane Seattle Portland San Francio Lasker Oklahoma City

Northwestern North Dakota reports best crop in four years

Minot North Dakota September 11 reports Northwestern North Dakota farmers enjoying a recovery from a four to five year drought with Marquis wheat yielding 12 to 16 bushels per acre across about 600 acres. Durum and Kubanka varieties show strong potential with 20 to 25 bushels per acre.

Minut N. D North Dakota J. H. Scofield Marquis

Williams Phone Company hearing date set for rate boost

The state railway commission notified Williams County Mutual Telephone that a rate increase for residence phones from 1.75 to 2.25 will be heard on September 27. Local opposition exists but the company argues improved service justifies the higher rate.

Man Brings Wanted Horse Thief From Montana to County

In Williston North Dakota on September 1 Shoritt Mackenroth transported Charles Matthews who faced charges of taking 650 head of horses into Montana. Bonds set at 500 each but Matthews could not post, leaving him in custody in the county awaiting further action.

Williston N. D Q. Mackenroth Dyer, Mont Charles Matthews Montana

To Consolidate In Minot Aims For Central Union

About To Consolidate Minot North Dakota September 11 report outlines a plan for centralization as a strategic shift. The article notes organizational aims, potential efficiencies, and local impact considerations for unified management and resources.

Bank of North Dakota case heard in Brinton v Cathro

Preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate Howell in Herats, N D, on charges of criminal libel and bank misdeeds. Proceedings revealed branches to Twin Cities Chicago and Duluth, with admitted interest practices and questioned managers. Case to be argued Monday evening amid tense exchanges between Brinton, Langer, and Anderson.

Brinton Bank OF N. D Herats Biamarck N. D I.drinton Palloe Howell Lemke A. C. Townley Bank of North Dakota North Dakota Fred Cache Tle Bank Cathron Twin Cities Chicago Duluth Itc L. P Haring Cathro Meyers Milons Twin City North Dakota Banka Langer W. A. Andersott Indiatriat Commission Heak of Jane Point Anderson F. W C. E Lofthus State Bank

Bismarck Boosters To Make Third Tour

Bismarck North Dakota announces the Bismarck Commercial Club booster tour set for Thursday and Friday September 23 and 24 to promote road and truck trade in the area.

Bismarck Boosters Bismarck N. D Bismarck Commercial Club Homney Bisnarck

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