How a New Pope Is Selected at Cardinal's Secret Conclave
A historic overview of papal election practice outlines the conclave's secrecy, the Lateran decrees establishing cardinals as electors, and the disciplined procedure from death to selection. It details guard duties, door control, vow reaffirmations, and the three lawful ballot methods, noting acclamation and adoration as rare alternatives.
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Rome
Alexander II
Lateran
Lyons
Gregory X
Sacred College
Amother
Lourehold
Cardinale
Chillich Hive
Vlavis
Amon
Gregory VII
Jude
Entertained at Pleasant Party Yesterday
Mesdamen Bassett and Mayland entertained at the fest of their party series yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Mayland’s home on Tenth Avenue. About thirty five guests attended with eight tables of auction bridge. Floral decor featured brown eyed Susana and golden red arrangements. refreshments were served by Mesdames Mayland and Bassett, assisted by Miss Constance McPherson and Miss Lillian Healy.
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Mesdamen Bassett
Mayland
Steamer Potsdam Held Up and Reservists Taken at Sea
The Potsdam sailed from New York on August 15 and arrived at Falmouth with 400 German and some Austrian reservists aboard. The reservists were immediately imprisoned and placed in military custody. An agent for the Holland-America line reports the Potsdam’s sailing orders were not current.
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Falmouth
England
New York
Holland-American Line
Sali
Potsdam
Battle Signals Fate of France Amid Stop Orders and Naval Movements
A report notes a battle in progress with fate of France hanging on its outcome, mentioning a call for a stop at Falmouth for passage to Rotterdam. It is claimed the Potsdam was halted at sea by a British patrol and, upon finding Austrian and German reservists, taken to an English port. Otto Neumann, in Fargo with Mrs Neumann, sold lumber for a four room Luverne schoolhouse.
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Dinal
France
Falmouth
Rotterdam
Potsdam
Otto Neumann
Fargo
Tokio
Japan
Kiao-Chow
Navy Department
Tsing-Tau
French Forces Commander Orders Meuse Arsenal Advance Halted
War dispatches report the Commander-in-Chief of the French Forces orders the entire army to concentrate on the Meuse with a campaign on the Rhine abandoned. Allied forces are said to have checked German advances at Givet as the Meuse defenses tighten while Alsace remains critical to overall victory strategy.
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Meuse
Rhine
Givet
Kaiser's forces drive into French territory near Paris
Paris Aug 26 The German assault today forces Allied lines to retreat to secondline fortifications. Fresh German units join battle while tired troops rest. The war office claims impregnable positions but widespread uneasiness grows as Namur falls. Cabinet notes promise victory and emphasize rail control enabling a hard strike when ready.
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Paris
France
War Office
Namur
France Must Fight for Freedom on French Soil in War Analysis
Today's analysis argues that the main meaning of operations is France fighting on its own soil. It reviews the Liege collapse, Namur’s fall, and the failure of the allied offensive in Belgium and Lorraine. The piece contends Paris misread strategy, while German defense and assault showed real military skill.
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France
Belgium
Germany
Liege
Namur
Ardennes
Meuse
Sambre
Meuse-Sambre
Lorraine
Paris
Death of Barnes County Pioneer Helen Russell
Mrs Helen Russell longtime deputy to the register of deeds in Barnes County dies at 51 after a cancer battle. Survived by son John Russell of Valley City and Mrs Charles Bearse of Canada. Funeral Friday at two from the Russell residence with Rev Lyon in charge. interment Woodbine cemetery. Mrs Bearse expected from Canada Friday morning.
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Helen Russell
John Russell
Valley City
Mra
Charles Bearse
Canada
Russell
Lyon
Woodbine
Bearse
Variety Shower Blesses Misa May At Home
A pleasant variety shower honored Misa May Dani at her East Main street home Tuesday afternoon hosted by the ladies of the Swedish Lutheran church. Misa Dahl is to be a bride next month. Guests enjoyed a tasty lunch. C. C. Chaffee and his Vermont guest departed for Expansion, North Dakota to spend several days.
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Misa May [Dani
East Main Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
Misa Dahl
C. C. Chaffee
Vermont
Expansion
N. D
Valley City visit notes and injury report
Rey and Mrs J F L Bohnhoff visited at Mrs P Zoeller's home Friday. Also attending were Mrs Wm Rongheimer Miss Hertha Zoeller Mrs Will Martin Mrs McLain and daughter Trene and Mrs P Zoeller who visited with Mrs John Wakefield Friday. Howard Martin was injured when the horse he was driving kicked his knee.
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Logan News
Rey
J. F. L. Bohnhoff
Valley City
P. Zoeller
Wm. Rongheimer
Hertha Zoeller
Will Martin
McLain
Trene
Mra. P.zoeller
John Wakefield
Howard Martin
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St. Peter's
Wmancesco Cardinal Della Volpe
Vatican
XAW Fone
Pottsdam
Maubeuge
Donon
Stella Martin
Wm. Ronzheimer
Ludwig
Simon J. Marquisee
Birdie Lichtenstein
Syracuse
Miss Lichtenstein
A. Lichtenstein
Mr. Marquisee
Mrs. Mac
Staton
Rouen
Muelhaugen
Maugebe
Alsace
Divet
Qneral Joffre
Vorton
Kaiser
Barnes County
Middlewest Loan and Trust Company
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