Germans Mount Air Raid Across English Coast
London reports Zeppelins hit several towns after midnight damaging buildings and starting fires in Malden and Lowestoft. A Dutch steamer Katwyk carrying 117,000 bushels of corn to the Netherlands was torpedoed off the North Hinder Lightship, with 23 crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Malden
Keybridge Basin
Lowestoft
North Sea
Suffolk County
Southwood
Halesworth
Zeebrugge
Italy
Near East
Northumberland County
Dresden
Carpathians
Woevre
Alsthough
Hungary
Ustok Pass
Berlin
Netherland
Baltimore
Rotterdam
North Hinder
Netherlands
The Katwyk Sinking Grips Dutch Government
The sinking of the Dutch steamer Katwyk is described as the gravest submarine warfare incident to date. It directly affects the Dutch government as grain cargo was consigned. Details are awaited while ministerial departments refrain from statements. M. A. Hanson of National Biscuit Co visited Valley City and stayed at the Kindred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loden
North Hinder
Holland
Baltimore
Germany
Netherlands
Hague
Tague
Katwyk
M. A. Hanson
National Biscuit Co
Valley City
Tracy Bangs Heads Board of Regents
Tracy Bangs of Grand Forks was elected president of the university board of regents to succeed Judge N C Young who resigned. Bangs will serve until July 1 when the new state board begins. W A McIntyre of Langdon joined the board for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Tracy Bangs
University Board of Regents
N. C. Young
Bangs
State Board
W. A. McIntyre
Langdon
Hanna
Young
Joint Meeting Set By Sorosis and Sheyenne Clubs
The Sorosis and Sheyenne clubs announce a joint peace meeting on April 26 at Mrs. Frank White's residence. Mrs. White, Mrs. Tracy, and Mrs. Enerson will oversee the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Frank White
Mesdames White
Tracy and
Enerson
Mrs. Sarah B. Goodwin celebrants her 73rd birthday
A group of friends and relatives surprised Mrs. Sarah B. Goodwin at her home 410 Second Street Thursday afternoon for her 73rd birthday. They enjoyed sewing and conversation, ending with a serving of nine lunch items.
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Sarah B. Goodwin
Second Street
Bucking Auto Breaks Towne Boy Turning Arm
About noon Friday Harvey Towne aged 16 son of Frank Towne was cranking his father's auto when the engine back fired. The broken arm was set at Dr Pray's office and the injury was treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Towne
Frank Towne
Dr. Pray
North Dakota Exhibit Impresses Visitors in San Francisco
North Dakota's Panama-Pacific Exposition display earns praise from Dean E Babcock of the state university. Minerals and diversified grains correct the wheat‑only image. Despite limited funds, the exhibit is regarded as among the best on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. PD
North Dakota
Dean EB. J. Babcock
The
State University
San Francisco
Dean Babcock
Making a telephone map of the county
Manager Craswell of the Independent Telephone Co. maps Barnes county rural lines showing every instrument route line poles and wire weight. With 400 miles of rural lines the task will take weeks of spare time, weather permitting. Excavation for a new Congregational church has progressed and foundation work can begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craswell
Independent Telephone Co
Barnes County
Valley City to Host North Dakota P. E. O. Meeting
Valley City prepares to host the P. E. O. state gathering in late May with events at Chautauqua park and programs led by chapter leaders. The two day session features address, papers on education, rituals, installations, and a grand chapter report amid a large attendance expectation.
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The
Elks
Valley City
North Dakota
Julius B. Meyer
J. B. Eaton
D. Ideala
Alice E. Hunter
Dickingon
N. D
C. Kucheman
Chautauua Park
Senior Class Presents Friday Program At High School
A Friday program by the high school senior class under Miss Hazel Nielson featured the Senior Messenger read by Oliver Aas and a one act play How the Vote was Won with Roy Weston in a leading role. The production, praised for its spirit, showcased the cast's training. The second item reports the death of Mrs Jane Brown in North Dakota with survivors and funeral details to be held at the Methodist church and interment in Woodbine cemetery.
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Hazel Nielson
Oliver Aas
Roy Weston
Nielson
Jane Brown
James Daily
Brown
Sheffield
England
North Dakota
Geo. A. Brown
New Rockford
W. J. Brown
Jamestown
Samuel Brown
Canada
Mina Prouty
Methodist Church
Supreme Chapter
P. E. D. Winters
Woodbine
Third German Air Raid Makes English Nervous
The April 14 bulletin reports generally favorable crop conditions across the nation with water west of the Mississippi and the far northwest showing good wheat and rye despite wet or dry pockets in Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota and North Dakota. Phebe Jean Stuart is born April 13 in Bismarck to Donald D. and his wife, former residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Porsons
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
The
Bulletin
Phebe Jean Stuart
Donald D. Stuart
Bismarck
Mrs. Stuart
City
Mr. Stuart
Carranza Victory Claim Not Confirmed Across Mexico
Washington reports uncertainty over Carranza's claim of victory over Villa near Celaya. Vera Cruz dispatches claim success, but central Mexico reports ongoing fighting with no Villa headquarters confirmation. Obergen uses the Vera Cruz Queretaro rail line for reinforcements. Mexico City residents face freight shortages and looming famine per Duval West.
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Washington
State Department
Carranza
Obrefon
Villa
Celaya
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Queretaro
Obergen
Mexico City
Duval West
Wilson
Wisconsin Firm Representative Here From James Manufacturing Co
Frank Moorman of James Manufacturing Co at Ft Atkinson Wis now based in Valley City North Dakota after assignment. County commissioners adjourned a special session with assessors and routine work. a few bills were audited and allowed prior to adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moorman
James Manufacturing Co
Ft. Atkinson
Wis
North Dakota
Valley City
Funeral of Mother Calls Uhl Away
Carl Uhl of North West Nursery Co received word of his mother’s death in Saskatoon Canada. The remains were taken to Benson Minot for the funeral. Uhl was summoned from Minot where he has been with the Nursery Co in northern state. He and Mrs Uhl left Valley City on No 4 Saturday to attend the funeral in Benson Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Uhl
The
Northwest Nursery Co
Saskatoon
Canada
Benson
Minot
Mr. Uhl
Nursery Co
Uhl
Valley City
Benson, Minn
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Paris
War Office
Mourmelon
Nancy
Freiburg
Imbreisgau
Ostend
Mii
Middlewest Loan and Trust Company
Alley City
N. Dak
S. Mason
T. Melvinlee
Sec’y
BE. Jones
Avat
Sec
Board OF Regents
Towne
Babcock
E. French
Kucheman
Misa Catherine Fielde
William T. Craswell
Girls' Glee Club
State Normal School
Hunter
Colo
Lulu Rohan Haggart
Chanter i
Vienna
Fremdenblatt
Austria
Russia
Tyne
Suffolk
Isex
Kent
Faversham
Siiingbourne
Isle of Sheppy
British
Royal Flying Corps
Canterbury
British India
Shaiba
Messeptamia
Zobeir
Wisconsin
American National Bank
Valley City, N. D
James Grady
H. C. Myhro
H. C. Armoth
A. C. Thorkelson
Farm Loans
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