Captain Blakey Honored Yet Disappointed In Minot
Minot’s Captain Blakey, a longtime local soldier influential in recruiting Co A, was elected captain unanimously but could not serve due to age. M Lawson succeeds him, with Blakey planning to serve abroad when possible. Blakey, born in England, previously led Co D and later served as Major of the First North Dakota regiment. He has resided in Minot for years as a pioneering druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakey
Minot
Co. D
First
North Dakota Regiment
Capt
England
Mr. Blakey
F. W. Groninger
Independent
North Dakota
Missouri River
Aman
Tony
Danville
Lawson
Marcel
Ie Dwyer
Weharming Lite Duvehber
Kilverside Park
Wolflers
O'Leary
Blaine
Compa
Karl i Stoll
Striv
Peto
Otte
Mayes
Sinclair Quits Socialists Over War Policy
New York July 17 Upton Sinclair announced he and his associates have resigned from the socialist party due to its war policy after the party adopted majority reports opposing the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Socialists
New York
Upton Sinclair
Socialist Party
League abandons wage agreement in North Dakota harvest plan
The I W W and Nonpartisan League of North Dakota failed to reach a harvest wage pact after mixed opinions at Minot Bismarck Valley City and Devils Lake meetings. The proposed cooperation set wage scales tied to wheat prices with a 10 hour day and overtime rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhw
Agricultural Workers
Nonpartisan League of North Dakota
Minot
Bismarck
Valley City
Devils Lake
Farmers of
North Dakota
National” Nonpartisan League of North Dakota
Agricultural Workers Union
Labor union threshing pact outlines wages and housing
The document sets wages at 6.00 dollars with 2.50 per bushel for threshing, ten hour days, no idle time pay, and overtime rules. It requires wholesome food and best sleeping accommodations, free board for three wind delays, and specifies conditions of employment, union involvement, and transport support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1
Northern
Agricultural Workers Union
Pacers
League
Tiengue
Young German Enlists, Recruits 18 in Minot
Ferdinand Fischer, 22 and an Odessa German, answered America’s call and enlisted in Co. D. He raised 18 recruits by securing three, ten, and then ten more recruiting blanks. Capt Wheelon praised him as a go getter and predicted a brigadier general future. The Drake soldiers led by Fischer departed for Minot with cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Fischer
Sawyer
America
Ferdinand
Co. D
Minot
Sam Culd
Ene Tire
Capt
Benedict
Drake
Wheelon
Fischer
North Dakota man hurt in St Paul automobile accident
Gus Johnson, 45, of Tolley North Dakota was struck by a car in St Paul on July 17 and suffered a broken rib. His son tried to pull him from the path but failed. Johnson was taken to the city hospital and expected to be discharged tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Gus Johnson
Tolley
N. 10
Johnson
North Dakota unit appoints Capt Gross to Company D post
First Lieutenant Oly Gross receives commission as captain of Company D, with Governor Lynn Frazier and Adjutant General Fragen signing. Co. D trains at the Armory in preparation for deployment, likely to Denn ing New Mexico before heading to France. Co. A, led by Capt M C Lawson, fills existing vacancies and awaits further mobilization. the article notes extensive drilling, recruitment, and upcoming county team events at the Normal school grounds with multiple counties represented in the intercounty meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Oly Gross
Sijeness
Lynn Frazier
Fragen
Gross
Frank B. Wheelon
Molscal Corps
Cross
Thorn
Denning
New Mexico
France
Prearat
Moat
Co. A
M.C. Lawson
Kenmare Ie Yetling Hig
Ito
Lawson
Chicago
Tawaon
Minot
North Dakota
International Tar Veater Co
Kenmire
Millard C. Lawaan
Ward
Bottinesa
McHenry
Williams
Burk
McLean
Renville
McKenzie
Divide
Pierce
Wells
Mountrail
Sheridan
Chisses
Pierca
Lurke
Colonel Green and Bride Start Honeymoon on Yacht
Colonel Edward Howland Robinson Green and his bride Miss Mabel B. E. Harlow depart for the Caribbean aboard the United States, a yacht described as a floating palace. The vessel reportedly cost about $1,000,000 and has forty eight staterooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Howland Robinson Green
Mabel BE. Harlow
Highland Park
Carrbbean
United States
Hetty Green
Colonel Green
Union
Right Accused of Serious Crime Stirs Minot Court Terms
Starkweather arrests include eight youths and a 16 year old girl as trial dates loom. Three suspects remain jailed in Devils Lake while the complainant may be sent to Florence Crittenden home in Par go. District court opens with plans for short term criminal docket and possible change of venue for Olat A. Olson. Dr N Mykelstad reports from Russia detailing his return journey and Russian front service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkweather
Liut
Bie Yina Hannen
Lesle Haughtelin
Clarence Morgin
Mark Gosha
Everett Toller
Dewey Pownell
J. J. McCluire
Sam Elly
Fred Rhoades
Devils Lake
Mulel Hil
Florence Crittenden Home
Pargo
Leighton
Olat A. Olson
Langer
Upton
Mykelstad
N. Mykelstad
Russia
Semple
Vladivostok
Siberia
Minot
Bergen
Murphy's Eulogy of William Hl Parker
In a July 1711 tribute, the editor recalls Parker's vigorous character and lineage from the Mohawk Valley and Genesee region. The piece notes his liberal views, disdain for hypocrisy, and enduring faith in resurrection, while reflecting on health, impending death, and the wider political and social upheavals of Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
William Hl. Parker
Rowhorter
Mitiniy
Leonid
Wim DL
Park
Parker
Atlantic Seaboard
Mohawk
Genesee
New York
Parkour
Uae
New York State
Bill Parker
Fred Ely Killed at New Rockford
The Minot native Fred Ely aged about fifty died in New Rockford when his automobile left the road flooding a ditch. Ely previously managed Ely Satyards in New Rockford and served as postmaster of Towser. He left a wife and was active in Freemasonry. Interment was at Rugby with Knights Templar officiating. County board of equalization to finish Friday.
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Minot
New Rockord
Ely
Sturt
Ely-Satyards
New Rockford
Fred Ely
Towser
Rugby
Knights Templar
Board of Equalization
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Captain Blakey
Mint
Burlington
L. D. Colton
Colton
Walter
Otto Waitz
Harbershop
Boston
LW. W.'s
Dr. Collins
Scohey
Mont
Harold Collins
Europe
British Red Cross
Red Cross
Collins
Fnglunil
Spauldine Hospital
London
Belgium
Mr. Collins
P. L. Hodge
Farmive Elevator Co
Bordulac
N. D
Old Minot Friends
Hodge
Crusta
Company D
St, Paul
Hoth Conpanies
Hnrder
I Normal School
Bride
Reneskield
Treasury
Cora
Heneral
Uitu
Johns Hopkinny
Meitger
Anaiter
Tvs
Fred EL
Fyrian
R.A
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