German Wireless Found on the Mexican Coast
Mexican officers on Lobos Island northeast of Tuxpam discovered a complete wireless plant likely used by rebels. The device, planted by a lighthouse keeper, aided a launch supplying arms to mainland insurgents disrupting traffic and oil operations. Alberto Mendez reported the find as authorities investigate and locate more wireless setups.
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Mexico City
Lobos Island
Tuxpam
Lobossland
Manuel Rodriguez Guitierrez
Tampico
Alberto Mendez
Wireless Department of Communications
Mendez
Faland
Predicted Next U. S. Troops to Aid Russia
Washington August 8 Senator J H Lewis of Illinois predicted the next American troops to go abroad would be sent to strengthen the Russian lines. He argued the next legions will go to Russia to support loyal Russian armies fighting under American principles with food supplies and men.
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Washington
Senate
J. H. Lewis
Illinois
Russia
German Sub Sinks Campania Tanker in Atlantic
The US navy reports the American tanker Campania sunk by a German submarine on August 6, about 143 miles west of Ile de Re. Forty-seven survivors arrived safely. the captain and four armed guards are believed captured. Campania is the 38th American merchant ship destroyed by German and Austrian submarines since the war began.
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Washington
Compania
Standard
Naval Guard
Navy Department
Department
Campania
Ile de Re
New York
United States
William P. Fry
Kindness Repaid After 45 Years in Prison Camp
In Paria France a German prisoner from the 1870 war now aged commandant at Meister camp rewards kindness shown decades ago. Marcel Richard, a French sous officer, reports to his Paris family that the commandant has granted wide privileges, bought tennis gear, and support for his recreation, illustrating gratitude across generations.
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Paria
Marcel Richard
Meister
Richard
Paris
Only Three Company G Needs Three More Men to War Strength
Albert Peterson and Miss Josie Peterson of Litchville visited the city on Monday. Peterson came to appear before the Barnes county exemption board as the company seeks to fill its ranks for wartime service.
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Albert Peterson
Josie Peterson
Litchville
Mr. Peterson
Alleged Caldwell Murderer Goes Mad in Cell
Mike Chomack, held in Dickinson awaiting trial for the deaths of James H. Caldwell and his wife, became violently insane in his cell tonight. He attacked Sheriff Hartung when the officer entered the room, stripping Hartung’s clothing as three keepers subdued him. Chomack had behaved strangely for days, officials say they misread it as brooding.
Gary Sees No Sign of Peace in War Outlook
Tacoma August 12 Judge E H Gary head of United States Steel Corp and his wife are in the city on a business and pleasure trip. He says there are no signs of an early peace and that the allies will prevail as they mobilize the largest forces and funds.
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Tacoma
Wash
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Women to Work on Farms under Mitchell Plan
New York reports the agricultural committee of Mayor Mitchell's national defense panel urges farm centers for women. Types include college students, unskilled strong workers, and seasonal factory workers. Proposes six to fifty women per unit living in loaned houses or barn tents reconfigured for housing.
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New York
Agricultural Committee
Mitchel
Committee On National Defense
Miss Labbitt Describes War Front Life and Food Shortages
Enderlin August letter from Gertrude Labbitt, North Dakota ambulance nurse in France, recounts constant shelling near the invaded district, fear on all hands, and harsh food conditions with no butter or sugar while prices soar and schools prepare to open.
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Enderlin
Aug
Gertrude Labbitt
North Dakota
Miss Lubbitt
Europe
Miss Labbitt
McVille Delegation Visits Valley City
A four-car automobile party with 20 McVille residents toured Valley City and nearby towns including Fort Totten Sheyenne New Rockford Carrington Jamestown Cooperstown and returned home Saturday night. Notable attendees were Mr and Mrs F W McDougall J B Cary G C Thomas Lincoln Drew and others. Editor Case visited Times-Record office and Miss Edwena Egge left for Viceroy Saskatchewan to teach.
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McVille
Fort Totten
Sheyenne
New Rockford
Carrington
Jamestown
Cooperstown
Valley City
F. W. McDougall
J. B. Cary
G. C. Thomas
Lincoln Drew
Martin Flom
H. Simpson
Harry M. Case
Jessie McInnis
McVitie
Case
Times-Record Office
Officers Left Monday Morning for Bismarck
Colonel Frank White and Major CG TP Mudgett led the Second regiment officers to Bismarck for 1 pm muster. The officers’ military experience is seen as a major asset, with White praised for executive skill and overall qualification. Valley City officials note many North Dakota officers are being sent out.
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Frank White
TP. Mudgett
Bismarck
Col. White
Valley City
North Dakota
C. F. Madgett
Frank Henry
T. S. Henry
Ritchie
John Murphy
Chas. E. Hunt
Henry Halverson
Hillsboro
Ronald McDonald
Mudgett
Ike
German Fleet to Enter U S Seas Warned by Naval Chiefs
Washington reports that the German high sea fleet plans may strike into American waters to surprise the British. Admiral Jellicoe warns the United States to be ready as Admiral Sims notes the German sortie as a possible desperate move. Also mentions a lawn party for Dr. Wilhelmina Key hosted by Mrs. Hegland and Mrs. Fournie as Key departs for Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Admiral Sims
John Jellicoe
United States
Jellicoe
Sims
Germany
A. O. Hegland
L. A. Fournie
Wilhelmina Key
A L. Tenney
Exemption Board Poised to Complete Quota on Second Call
Auditor C W Nelson reports that by 2 PM today 22 men had been secured and 22 were secured Monday. Seventy four are called for tomorrow to likely complete the district quota for Barnes county. If early days run low the average may drop and require an extra call. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs J H B Thomson left Friday for Frizo to visit friends with return planned Saturday morning and Bottineau trip for Mrs Thomson.
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C. W. Nelson
Barnes County
J. H
Thomson
Frizo
Mr. Thomson
Bottineau
Class Adoption and Banquet at Royal Neighbors Camp
The Royal Neighbors Camp of Leal held an August 11 class adoption with nine receiving initiatory work. Valley City degree team supervised. A delicious banquet followed for about 75. Two Moody Bible Institute students from Chicago will speak at the Scandinavian M E church on August 15 at 8 pm. The Chinaman student will translate and sing in his language. Admission is free. all are welcome for one night only.
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Royal Neighbors
Leal
Valley City
Leal Royal Neighbors
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
M. EK
Physical Tests of Registrants Less Stringent
Washington August 10 revised regulations governing physical examinations for men drafted under the selective service were issued by Surgeon General Golgas and sent to state governors for local boards. The changes grant underweight allowances for various height ranges and increase chest expansion allowances for tall men, with closer scrutiny of teeth and ear drum perforations if hearing remains at least half normal. Sight requirements are also modified.
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Washington
Golgas
Army
Exemption Board Reports 51 Barnes County Registrants Called
Devils Lake Aug 9 report shows Barnes County exemption board screened 222, 51 waived exemption and will be certified. Several yet to report or undergo further exam. Names listed include Mead Rogers Trepp Wimbledon Myhre Normal Ave Valley City Sauer Sanborn Harrison Eckelson Fagerstrom Valley City Tooly Valley City Cayer Litchville Kranz Valley City Schlagel Fingal Bruger Fingal Flynn Eckeleon Beck Kathryn Wallace Valley City Ertelt Valley City Latt Valley City Tweed Sanborn Kjolseth Nome Gravell Oriska Kramer Valley City Boom Litchville Kirkeby Seal Olson Fingal Leonard Forsberg Rogers Feickert Valley City Teaman Tower Hoffman Valley City Eggert Hicks Valley City Raitke Eckelson Aas Mingal Herzog Nome Davidson Marion Schwartz Laverne Sortland Litchville Roorda Ypsilanti Town Marion McKenna Litchville Clancy Sanborn Peterson Lucca Dick Wimbledon Russell Wimbledon Humble Valley City Blom Luverne Aarestad Luverne Bethel Park Rapids Mclees Sanborn Storbeck Valley City Sherman Fingal King Tower City Maasjo Fingal
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Joseph Bruger
Fingal
George K. Flynn
Eckeleon
Alfred Christien Beck
Kathryn
Thomas John Wallace
Valley City
Joe Ertelt
Victor E. Latt
Ben Tweed
Sanborn
Christin Kjolseth
Nome
William John Gravell
Oriska
Hubert H. Kramer
Benjamin Boom
Litchville
Nordah Kirkeby
Seal
Gerard H. Olson
Rudolph Wm. Leonard Forsberg
Rogers
Alvin Feickert
Augatti Teaman Twelt
Tower
Alter Christian Hoffman
Carl Richard Eggert
Bri L. Hicks
Alfred 0. Raitke
Eckelson
Jons Oscar Aas
Mingal
William Herzog
Isaac Carey Davidson
Marion
Ingolst Aarestad
Luverne
Pearl Bethel
Park Rapids
Minn
Walter Ray Mclees
Henry William Storbeck
August Sherman
Walter Jesse King
Tower City
Simon C. Maasjo
Major Settle Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Viet Infantry
Major Douglas W. Settle, who has led North Dakota state troop mustering, was informed of his promotion to lieutenant colonel of the Viet Infantry, dating from May 15, 1917. He arrived in Bismarck to oversee mustering and earned wide respect among the capital’s military community. It is reported another federal officer will review the appointment before final recognition by General Barry.
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Bismarck
Douglas W. Settle
North Dakota
Viet Infantry
Settle
Barry
Central Department
Taft Improvement Reported By Doctor As Taft Near Return
Taft is described as much better by Dr. B F Morgan attending former President Taft who is ill with an intestinal disorder in Clay Center Kansas. The patient asked for food today for the first time since Monday and received a soft boiled egg and toast though he did not relish it. Mental attitude has brightened and physical condition improved though no exact return date to his speaking tour is given.
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Clay Center
Kan
Taft
B. F. Morgan
W. H. Taft
Baby Dies After Poison Found On Window Sill
In Bismarck on August 10 a one and a half year old boy named Frank Amel, son of farmer John Amel, found a bottle of formaldehyde on a window sill. He drank a small amount, fell ill, and died ten hours later despite medical help. The parents were away at the time.
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Bismarck
Frank Ames
St. Vincent
Frank Amel
John Amel
Lina Diggs Weds Walter D Young In San Francisco
Mrs Lina Diggs from Woodland California, ex wife of Maury L Diggs jailed for white slavery, married Walter D Young an insurance man from Sacramento today in San Francisco. They left for honeymoon after the ceremony. Corporal Ben Osborne of Company G visited Fargo Sunday.
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San Francisco
Lina, Diggs
Woodland
Cal
Maury L Diggs
McNeil’s Island
Walter D. Young
Sacramento
Bernard J. Flood
Corporal Ben Osborne
Company G
Fargo
Mistake to Sell Stock Warns W H Peters North Dakota
W H Peters of the North Dakota experiment station cautions farmers that selling thin cows and thin young stock amid feed shortages is unwise and unprofitable. He notes a recent market decline of 1 to 2 dollars per hundredweight and urges keeping such stock through winter or until spring if possible. He explains selling now guarantees little or no profit.
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North Dakota
W. H. Peters
North Dakota Experiment Station
Mr. Peters
Montpelier Man Survives 50 Foot Elevator Fall
W Johnson of Montpelier, an Occident elevator worker, plunged fifty feet through a shaft Wednesday afternoon, landing on his back. He sustained four broken ribs, a badly wrenched back, a sprained ankle, and multiple bruises, with no spine injury found. He is resting comfortably at Parkview Hospital with hopes for recovery. Mrs Nels Larson of Dazey was in Jamestown shopping.
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Jamestown
Ism
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J. A. Myer
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Soo
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Bank OF
U. S
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Devils Lake
Frank Kubar
Anton Kubar
Lawton
Clair Edward Mead
Edward F. Trepp
Wimbledon
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Normal Ave
Wilford August Sauer
Sanborm
Aden William Harrison
Willie Fagerstrom
John Henry Tooly
Herman Cayer
Robert S. Kranz
Joseph Nicholas Schlagel
Major Settle
Courtenay
George Isensee
Denhoff
Sheridan County
Herman Skjerseth
George
Sam
Audrey Wilson
Aileen Shepard
John Blomberg
Jack Ketcham
Maury Diggs
W.H. Peters
Montpelier
Nels Larson
Dazey
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