William Pierson of Beaverton Died at Fargo
Beaverton community mourns William Pierson age 17 4 16 after influenza complications in Fargo North Dakota. He was a son of C F Pierson born and raised in Beaverton with siblings and many friends. funeral held at farmers hall conducted by Rev Rock Insdale and George Stewart.
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Beaverton
William Pierson
Fargo
North Dakota
William
C. FE. Pierson
Washington
Rock
Insdale
George Stewart
Farmers Hall
Rex
Lost Three Husbands in War Wins $172 Monthly
A Black widow, Amanda Jones, collects three $57.50 checks totaling $172.50 monthly for 20 years after losing three husbands in the war. Her first husband died after service and a $10,000 policy. he later remarried, then was killed in action. She then married a returned soldier who named her in another $10,000 policy and died. Influenza left her a widow once more.
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Amanda Jones
Jones
Smith
Amanda Jones-Smith
Jackson
Street Taxes for Motor Traffic Increases Proposed
In St Bernardino California authorities consider licensing for mobile freight and passenger services using public highways. Proposals urge fees by car type and business volume to fund highway maintenance. The move aims to balance competition with railroads and awaits state regulatory action.
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St. Bernardino
Cal
State Railroad Commission
Christian Science Monitor
Muni docks rush cargo from New Orleans to Porto Rico
Night and day shifts at St. Louis municipal docks unload barges from New Orleans and southern ports. More than 2,000 tons moved in a day as barges shuttle sugar and coffee downstream and flour and corn upstream toward Porto Rico. Over 40 carloads of corn await transfer to barges for Porto Rico amid heavy freight flows.
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St. Louis
Missouri
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Well workers die in Plentywood well accident
In Plentywood on a reserva tion homestead A N Alberg and Andrew Boggie were found dead at the bottom of a cleaned well after a lantern went out. Coroner and doctor were called as the two well known local men had attempted the dangerous task without proper light. New details note Alberg left a wife and family living on the Medicine Lake homestead.
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Plentywood
A. N. Alberg
Andrew Boggie
R. C. Stanfield
Alberg
Mr. Stanfield
Conty
Wacner
Albers
Boggie
Masons Endorse Stricter Alberta Liquor Enforcement
Calgary Masonic Grand Lodge adopts a resolution urging the Dominion Government to maintain wartime prohibition and push for stricter enforcement of Alberta Liquor Act. The motion, discussed without implying current lax enforcement, was carried but not unanimously.
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Calgary
Alberta
Grand Masonic Lodge
Domhinion
American Troops to Leave France by September 1
Paris reports that nearly all American troops in France, except a Rhine garrison, may depart by September 1 if a tentative sale agreement for American army supplies to France is approved. The deal, valued over 300 million dollars, could be written in days and operational within two weeks.
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Paris
Rhine
France
United States
French Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies
Third Division Ordered Home from Occupied Area
Coblenz July 30 The Third Division of the American Army has been ordered home from the occupied area.
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Coblenz
Allied Third Division Embarks for Brest to Leave Rhine Garrison
The Third Division will entrain August 5 for Brest, leaving about 40 000 American troops on the Rhine. The First Division remains at the bridgehead with headquarters units including hospital, commissary, engineers, and sanitary experts plus units disposing of army material. Guns of 75 mm and 155 mm used at the Marne will be sent by barge to Rotterdam and then to the United States. Movement to the embarkation port should be finished within a week.
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Germany
Brest
Rhein
Marne
Rhine
Rotterdam
United States
Pershing Opposes Removal of American Dead in France
Paris reports General John J. Pershing told American correspondents in his Paris home that he would advise against removing the American dead buried in France. He discussed troop withdrawal preparations and the release of 48,000 German prisoners, then reviewed the composite battalion in a Bois de Vincennes parade likely to be his last official ceremony in France. His tour would cover the western front from Belfort to Nieuport by automobile.
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Paris
Coblenz
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
France
Bastile
London
Bois de Vincennes
Pershine
Belfort
Nieuport
Pershing Opposes Removal of American Dead in France
General Pershing stated he would not favor moving U S military graves from France and planned a conference with American artists to beautify cemeteries and erect monuments. He emphasized that since the soldiers died in France they should remain there and that official representation would continue annually.
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France
General Pershing
Pershing outlines progress on American dead burial and German prisoners
General Pershing reported rapid progress in assembling American dead in national cemeteries and assured their permanency. He noted about 325 officers with the Hoover Commission still on duty in relief work and predicted many would stay after demobilization. He also suggested 48,000 German prisoners could be released once the peace treaty is ratified by three powers.
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General Pershing
France
Pershing
Hoover Commission
Saco High School Praised For Local Standards
Parents urged to recognize that Saco High School is accredited by the State Board of Education and that students who move away retain credit. The school is praised for offering high quality education with Professor Wampler and the board of directors earning commendation for keeping pupils at home under parental care.
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Saco High School
State Board of Education
Wampler
Board of Directors
Nationwide railroad shopmen strike begins in Chicago
The Federated Shopmen's union called a nationwide strike of railroad shopmen starting at 10 am. Reports from union secretary John D. Saunders said walkouts occurred in Atlanta Jacksonville Boston Philadelphia and other cities. About 100000 workers in Chicago alone were said to be affected as leaders pressed for higher wages of 85 cents an hour for mechanics and 60 cents for helpers.
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Chicago
Federated Shopmen’s Union
John D. Saunders
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Boston
Philadel
Army proposes 1,250,000 man field army in policy bill
Secretary Baker sent to Congress today a bill establishing a permanent military policy proposing a field army of 1,250,000 men. The measure aims to maintain a large standing force as a core element of U S defense.
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Washington
Congress
Baker
Milk River irrigation project plans outlined
The document describes a 510000-strong active force and a 19-year-old draft, with 98 percent of affected landowners supporting early canal construction. A 25000-acre valley area would gain from irrigation, strengthening the agricultural base.
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North Milk River
Army food for parcel post sale to curb living costs
Washington Aug 5 government agencies push to restore price levels after rail strike. War department orders immediate sale of all army food through parcel post on Aug 18 with prices lower than current market. Details list meats vegetables and surpluses with unit prices and packaging options. postmasters will handle forms for 58 000 offices as Congress considers transport charges amid railroad deficit.
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Washington
War Department
Parcel Post
Thraugh Parcel Post
Congress Urged to Act on New Labor Crisis in Railroads
Washington Aug 1 President Wilson pressed Congress to abandon a five week recess to consider creating a wage commission for railroad workers. He urged mandatory rate decisions by the Interstate Commerce Commission and possible increased rates to cover wage rises, a first for the executive seeking floor action.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Hines
House of Representatives
House
Republican Legislation Steering Committee
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Esch and Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Pickling Tips From A Farm Woman On Home Canning
A farm woman shares detailed pickle and chow chow methods. She prefers brine ratios, muslin bags, weights, and tight jars. Instructions cover dill pickles garlic cucumbers and sweet pickles, plus sealing in glass jars and using alum and spices.
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Pittsburg
Mississippi River
Phillips County Fair
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