Draft Projections Put 2 Million Men in Class 1
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder says about two million drafted men will be placed in class 1 with 600 thousand to 1 million additional volunteers likely under new laws. House amendments could shift quotas by state population, aiding some less agricultural states while delaying action for full analysis.
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General Crowder
Senate Military Committee
Senate
General Crowner
Crowder
Local man files assault warrant after dog scares horses
Mandan North Dakota April 25 O W Dis living near Bremn swore to a warrant for the arrest of Dominick and Stephen Gerhart charging them with assault and battery Olson says a dog frightened his team as he drove by the Gerhart place causing the horses to bolt The Gerharts allegedly pounced on him when he reported the animal incident to them
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N. D
Dis
Bremn
Dominick
Stephen Gerhart
Olson
Gerhart Place
Gerharts
Gerhart
Horse Shot During Field Work In Alab o
Local report from Alkabo Gazette recounts Emil Stranne being knocked from a disc by two gunshots that struck four horses he was driving. One horse limped after the incident, and the shooter’s intent remains uncertain amid blame on careless target shooting. Also noted is a Civil Service exam announcement for postmaster vacancies in Stampede North Dakota set for May 11 1918.
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Alkabo Gazette
Tenny Stromstad
Emil Stranne
Emil
United States Civil Service Commission
Stampede
N. Dak
Coteau
United States
Washington, D. C
Washington
J. F P. Kanor
Neil
Wheat price raise defeated in House debate
Washington April 25 proposed increase of the government guaranteed price of wheat to 2.50 was defeated 187 to 98 in the House. The vote sends the issue back to conference. Senate expected to recede to avoid delaying the appropriation bill.
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House
Senate
Wilson
S— Oakes
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Humple
Here
Farmers’ Elevator
Woman Nearly Burns to Death Trying to Save Baby
Mrs H F Rushmeyer escaped her burning home with her infant but fell down stairs while navigating smoke. Both she and the baby were severely scorched though not fatally hurt. The residence was entirely destroyed in Ellendale North Dakota.
Wedding Bells Quiver In Lignite Social Roundup
Fram star correspondent notes visits and callers around Lignite this week. Mrs Nettie Hunateda stays with Joe Bly. Jens Nese Minnie Nelson and Mrs Gunlock from Columbus appear at various calls. Henry Bly family, Jens Neal, and others visit Columbus. Maggie Alden assisted after a family gathering.
Selected Men Entrain for Camp Dodge Next Tuesday
Bowbells prepares to send 13 selected men to Camp Dodge Iowa leaving next Tuesday morning. They report to the local board Monday afternoon and travel by Soo Line with badges reading I am from Burke County NC and am Going Over The Top. Entertainment includes a moving picture show and a grand ball with Bow bells Coteau orchestra and possible patriotic speeches.
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Bowbells
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Soo
Bowbells-Coteau Orchestra
Burke County
N. C
Man Crashes Between Cars Injuring Rider Near GARG
A motorist named Will Ruckle was dragged 40 feet after his car was struck while he attempted to inspect a breakdown on a highway near GARG. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene. Ruckle sustained serious injuries as his engine failed and he neared the hood. Local notices also report community deaths, gatherings, and a speech by Congressman Norton at the Royal Theatre about wartime preparations.
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Texas
Klondike
Borneo
Ryder, N. C
Will Ruckle
Here
Ruckle
Norton
Rto
Royal Theatre
Federal loans rushed to close 5.5 million in North Dakota
In a letter to North Dakota Attorney General William Singer, St Paul federal farm loan bank president H G Quamme says the bank aims to close 5.5 million dollars in farmer loans before May 1. Bank delays due to state seed and feed grain act have held loans up but cooperation with farmers could finish the pending total.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Singer
North Dakota
H. G. Quamme
St. Paul
Fly wheel shatters in auto injuring clerk at La Moure
Reports from La Moure North Dakota describe a garage incident where a fly wheel shattered from centrifugal force during a car race injuring Clerk Ernet and narrowly missing two bystanders. Other notes mention rye crop prospects in Burke County and local updates on residents Ned Blenkner and a small late night fire at Donovan Drug Store.
Railroad men arrested at Williston in mail theft case
Co E Toulouse day operator Dan M Brannon night baggage man Leo Pasenault and Frank L Glickman all of Williston employed by Great Northern were seized by a United States marshal charged with opening the mails. Toulouse posted 200 bail at Mi not. Brannon Pasenault and Glickman posted 200 bail at Williston. The complaint says the men stole matter from the mail on or about March 18, 1918.
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Co. E. Toulouse
Dan M. Brannon
Leo Pasenault
Frank L. Glickman
Great Northern
Williston
United States
Towlouse
R. E. Hopking
Minot
Brannon
Pasenault
Glfckman
Comr
N. B. Ludonese
Willetona
Neighbor rescues fire as ladder stash saves home
A neighbor refused to lend his ladders causing a blaze to rise in a chimney shop and burn woodwork and rats flared up. Prompt use of ladders from a nearby barn could have controlled the fire and saved an estimated 8 000 in value.
Judge Heede Promotes Lignite Fuel to Boost Patriotism
Tilgo A. Beede the county judge and fuel administrator urges use of lignite coal to keep warm during wartime. He distributes a circular claiming warm feet sustain patriotism and urging coal carloads for neighbors, noting Fort Yuis imports and Bis jnd border.
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Fort Yuirs
Bisjnd
Loring of
Woman pinned beneath automobile in Crosby accident
Miss Flossie Cochran lost control of her car in a race with another vehicle near Crosby North Carolina. The car rollover pinned her beneath the seat back, blood at the mouth, until rescue by G V Lindblom. Mrs Lindblom was thrown clear. Nearby, James Beck returned from Big Sandy Montana with impressions of the town, its saloons, and a busy plumbing shop run by Dick Stainfloter.
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Montana
Big Sandy
Dick Stainfloter
John Conway Seeks a Wife in Lighthearted Crusade
John Conway, long known for a playful poem, appears serious in his pursuit of a wife. Observers note he recently rode past a schoolhouse at four oclock, offered a ride to a schoolteacher, and enjoyed a rare happiness. The item hints Conway hopes to pass by the same spot frequently, and jokes about finding a horse faster than his. Mrs. Carrie Dahlquist travels to Fairmont, N D, for a two week visit with relatives.
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The
Post
Sama
the Tribune
John
Conway
Carrie Dahlquist
Fairmont
N. D
Burglary at Donnybrook Store Reported
Donnybrook North Dakota April 25 Burglars entered the H J Schmidt general merchandise store at night and stole about thirty five suits of men s clothing from a large cabinet The thieves may have forced a window or used keys The props say investigators are pursuing clues and authorities are working to arrest the culprits The incident follows notes on local road maintenance and electricity plants in Bowbells area with several local officials visiting Kenmare for plant discussions.
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Donnybrook
N. D
Atora
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Jason Div
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