Entente Peace Plans to Divide Europe Reported
London reports outline alleged Entente peace aims to split Europe among Allies. German Chancellor Michaelis describes Allied pressure and asserts Germany’s gains on land and sea. The document traces proposed territorial divisions, including Constantinople and the Levant, with Britain and France assigned spheres and Palestine internationalized. Additional notes reference Franco Russian secret treaties and Italian demands, framing a broader war policy discussion.
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France
England
Rhine
Russia
Smnyland
Constantinople
Thrace
Enos-Midia
Trebizond
Kurdistan
Messina
Siyas
Kharput
Bombs Hit Verdun Hospitals Kill Nurses On Front
On the French Front the bombs dropped by two German aviators struck Verdun hospital sites. Ten wounded men died, one woman nurse was killed, and nineteen trained male nurses were wounded. Dozens more patients suffered injuries as nurses and orderlies fought fires and tried to shelter amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Bur
Red Cross
Taylor Slated for Dickinson Normal Job
Dickinson Aug 23. J Taylor former state superintendent of education has risen as a candidate for the presidency of the Dickinson state normal school per the official notice by State Auditor Kositzky. Regents members refuse to announce or deny, but the majority are believed to favor him. No opening of the normal school for another year due to reduced funds and stalled appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
J* Taylor
Dickinson’ State Normal School
Kositzky
State Board of Regents
Normal School
Somers Named Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief
Somers of Kokomia Indiana was elected commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic by acclamation at the encampment closing session. Brigadier General John Clem of Washington was elected senior vice commander-in-chief. Veterans adopted a message of greeting to Russian soldiers amid cheers and battlefield cries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Amiande A. Somers
Kokomia
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
John Clem
U.S. A
Washington
Russia
Tewell-Stixrud Wedding Solemnized at Litchville
The inter town wedding of Miss Helen Stixrud and Harold Tewell took place Tuesday at Emanuel church in Litchville. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs T M Stixrud of Litchville, taught in Portal schools and now will reside in Portal after October 8. The groom is deputy collector of customs based in Portal after attending Grand Forks State University. A Minnesota lake honeymoon precedes their homecoming in Portal.
War expenditures run about 24 million daily in August
Washington reports war costs daily exceed 24 million dollars including allied loans. Since entering the conflict 140 days ago the treasury issued 2.387 billion, with 1.631 billion advanced to Entente governments. By year start expenses may reach 30 to 40 million daily as army, shipbuilding, and equipment programs expand.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
United Statas
Army
Kidnapping chase far reaches Montana in Clara Anderson case
Albert M. Saby, sought for kidnapping 15 year old Clara L. Anderson of Janneford North Dakota, kidnapped at a train platform in Waver. The girl, cousin to Saby, was found deserted by her lover Helge W. Hauge in western Montana. Saby remains at large as authorities pursue leads from Glasgow to Chinook and beyond.
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Walf Point
Mont
Montana
Albert M. Saby
Wiss Clara L. Anderson
Glasgow
Chinook
Helge W. Hauge
Patten
Anderson
North Dakota
Muster Complete of North Dakota Guard Muster Complete
Major Douglas Settle mustering officer for North Dakota says the two North Dakota regiments have been fully mustered except for minor office details and will finish within 24 hours. He expects the work to be completed by tomorrow night in Bismarck.
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Bismarck
Douglas Settle
North Dakota
North Dakota National Guards
Settle
Bank of Sanborn Reopens Under Local Management
Bank of Sanborn, now under local control, reorganized with five shareholders led by President Fred Noecker and Vice President Henry Stephan. Fred E. Stephan becomes cashier, John Diemert remains cashier. Retiring president J. J. Barley and retiring cashier Frank Cook praised, while new leadership consists of prominent local farmers and a capable banker.
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Sanborn Enterprise
Bank of Sanborn
Enterprise
Fred Noecker
Henry Stephan
Fred E. Stephan
Fred EB. Stephan
John Diemert
J. J. Barley
North Dakota
Frank Cook
Sanborn
Fertle Ridge
Valley City
Night Watchman for Threshing Outfits
Lakota Aug 23 The council of defense of Nelson county urges threshing outfit owners to employ a night watchman and keep fire check tools such as plows with wiffle trees and extinguishers ready. Extreme drought and a lawless transient element in the area drive the precaution.
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Lakota
Council of Defense
Nelson County
West Family Plans Montana Move From Detroit Minn
Mr and Mrs HE West and json Gordon arrived from Detroit Minn where they stayed at Lake Melisea. They are lodging at the Rudolf hotel for a few days before moving to Montana to start a new lumber business. Their friends in town wish them well in their new home.
Elks to Be Enlisted Men Clearing House in Valley City
Valley City Elks Lodge 2230 opens a Soldier Committee to aid G Company Headquarters Company and county servicemen. The plan uses the Elks Home as a central station for sending care packages and information to service members, with pickup and packing support, transportation charges covered, and no charge to participants. The committee, chaired by J H S Thomson et al, operates with mayoral and attorney endorsements.
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Valley City
Valley City Lodge
Elks
Bika
Elks Home
Thomson
M. P. Krogh
A. A.gad, M. ¥. Batley
N. L. Smith
Knee length overcoats issued to soldiers for France
The War Department circular received by Captain Walter F. Rhinow announces knee length overcoats as the new style for American soldiers bound for France. The rule excludes officers and directs property officers to replace knee length coats with full length overcoats for troops kept in the United States.
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Minneapolis
War Department
Walter F. Rhinow
J. A. A. Burnquist
France
Assessment High the Carriers Claim
In Bismarck on August 23 Attorney E C Davis argued before the North Dakota state board of equalization that Western Express and other express firms are over assessed. He said bone dry law revenue losses cut his company’s first month income by about 39000 and that new cream rates reduce long-haul revenues. The board heard numerous complaints from express firms and utilities before proceeding with personal property assessments. meanwhile Mrs E S Cole and family embarked for Minneapolis with Stuart Stevenson to join Officers Training Camp at Port Snelling, returning Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Bismarck
North Dakota Railroad Commission
E. C. Davis
Western Express Company
State Equalization Board
Davis
Equalization Board
Express
Sandlizaion
E. 5 .Cole
Minneapolis
Stuart Stevenson
Port Snelling
Doles
Tueday
Hastings 7 Times Aug 22 News Roundup
Mike Gina Johnson is reported quite sick and staying with her grandmother in Valley City. Local residents traveled to Fargo for medical treatment, weddings, and farewells. Attendees at Rev. Martell's farewell included multiple families. a group visited Thief River Falls, Minnesota, returning after about 12 hours with a stop in Fargo.
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Mike Gina Johnson
Valley City
John Mennis
Fargo
Mennes
N. S. Enger
Snd
Norman Froid
Skennard
C. T. Olson
Chas. Olson
Adolph and
Raymond
Andy Foyn
Ludwig Larson
Johanna Hellesvig
Martell
Frank Garlson
Gustite Co. A
J. M. Rodin
Jens Strand
Ludwig
Claus Tomren
J. L. Lasseson
Alfred
His Runabout
Mra
Olaf Mahlum
Miss Rather Lasseson
Olafy Runabout
Wedding Bells and Local Happenings In Litchville
Wedding bells and injuries headline a brisk Litchville bulletin with Selmer recovering from rib and chest injuries while Nome and Fingal organize home defense leagues. Local residents report trains, callers, and visits, with draft exams concluded and several area residents accepted. Grain quality at elevators shows good wheat but weaker oats and barley.
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C. M. Wennerson
Selmer
Nome
Fingal
Elizabeth Sather
Litchville
Clarence Laasesons
Olaf Mahlum
P. L. Reiten
N.H. Nelson
P. Getchell
J. A. Schmitz
Valley City
Elear
Anton Hanson
Simon Olson
Strinden
Gust Elm
Jeng Strand
Skennard
Davenport
Iowa
Palmer
Chicago
Alfred
Arthur Beck
Ole Thorud
Lara Pelen
Alfred Lasseson
Carl Helland
Matt Marsh
Marquis
KR. Gudmestad
Chas. Olgon Farm
Maco- Toni
H. J. Peterson
O. P. Warley
Martin Peterson
Lost Items and Town News Echoes in Hastings
Fragmented notes mention John Thoreson visiting near Hastings and Kathryn, plus a summer evening sounds and a new fire hall near completion. Ray P. Colburn and Evelyn Davidson attended Methodist church in Valley City with Betney honored, then met Franklin Colburn from Wheatland and relaxed in the park where a North Dakota regimental band performed. War editorial notes and local Want Ads feature city folks.
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John Thoreson
Hastings
Kathryn
Bryne
Hammer
Ray P. Colburn
Evelyn Davidson
Betney
Valley City
Franklin Colburn
Wheatland
North Dakota
Betsey
Times-Record
Sanborn Notes Harvest Report and Local Goings On
Mina Ida Didier reported 350 acres of grain cut with good quality. Martin Brock sold freshly threshed wheat at Hobart Elevator for 2.88 per bushel. Albert and Alvin Gulman threshed barley, delivering bright 48 to 49 lb bushels, averaging one bushel per acre. Local residents relocate briefly. C F Revell family leaves for Colorado. Leal board of education visitors praised our model school. Two contract teachers inspected and registered as A No. 1. J L Houghtaling notes Red Cross fundraiser. Leo Schwehr enlarging granary with a side driveway. Mrs M Hinschberger remodeling residence. Bank of San horn to change hands in syndicate led by Philly Stephan and son Fred. transfer likely tonight.
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Charley Crowther
Mina Ida Didier
Abe
Martin Brock
Hobart
Albert
Alvin Gulman
C. F. Revell
Colorado
Sanborn
Hilda BE. Rone
Jows
Hether Mellem
W. A
Siegfried
J. L. Houghtaling
Red Cross
Leo Schwehr
M. Hinschberger
Bank of Sanhorn
Philly Stephan
Fred
J. J. Earley
F. P. Cook
Brise
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Entente
Division of Europe
London
Michaelis
Admiralty
Wireless
Reuter
Siam
Liberia
China
Saces
Libera
Germany
Elowvam
Windankins
Aly
Europe
Mesopotamia
Turkey
Asia
Palestine
Arabia
Italy
Balfour
Courtenay Gazette
George Isensee
Andurs
Pjorken
Sarah
Martha Nichols
Loran, Jr
Banworth
Baby
Spisla
Aileen Shepard
Taylor
Somers
Grand Ary
Newsekeeper
John H. Hend
Mehs
N. D
Aia A
Barnes County
Gallina
Peewall
Waver
North Dakota Guard
West
I. J. Moe
DS. Ritchie
Eet Company
Garpntar Lr Co
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