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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
6
Local demonstration offers the Ghent Wonder Mill to separate 20 to 25 bushels of oats per hour, claiming complete removal of wild oats from seed oats. Friedman-Ellis Co. of Valley City, North Dakota invites the public to test the machine free of charge, with proof promised during the event.
An old line promotes life insurance with a garbled sales tone urging readers to buy and keep life cover. It emphasizes protection for family, government benefits, and the peace of mind it provides, though the wording is distorted.
In Hango Finland on January 19 249 radicals deported from the United States reached Viborg last station before crossing into Russia at 2 pm Sunday They left Hango on a guarded train at 530 pm Saturday Olga Erickson accompanied the party The group aims for Petrograd with assurances from Finnish and Russian authorities of safe transit and no hostilities during the crossing
Five men raided the Standard Medical Company plant in Minneapolis at dawn, binding a watchman and stealing cocaine morphine and heroin valued at about 500000 dollars. Thieves used a masked intruder and automatic pistol. Police launched a broad search across the northwest.
Paris January 19 Alexander Millerand governor of Alsace accepted President Poincaire's offer to head the new French cabinet He will also hold the foreign affairs portfolio The cabinet lists War Minister Andre Lesere Marine Minister M Landry Interior Minister Andre Honnerat Finance Minister Francois Marsal Commerce Minister M Isaac and Andre Tardeau Former high commissioner to the United States refused to retain his post as minister of liberated regions Tonron named in his stead All new ministers except finance and agriculture heads sit in parliament
Washington January 19 The Supreme Court moved to speed final decision on whether constitutional prohibition stands. Rhode Island has sought original proceedings in the court to test the 18th amendment and the Volstead act, arguing the law cannot be enforced without state consent after rejecting prohibition. The case centers on enforcement implications and potential infringement on police powers amid labor movement concerns.
Washington January 19 William J Bryan states adoption of the peace treaty by the senate is certain on a compromise basis He met Italian American statesmen at the Pan American financial conference where he negotiated as secretary of state Bryan said there is no doubt about what will be done with the treaty He added the American people want speech not phraseology and asserted there will be a compromise
A wireless message indicates the American transport Powhatan with 271 passengers, disabled about 500 miles east of New York, is being towed to Halifax, Nova Scotia by the White Star liner Cedric. The message confirms the ship is not in immediate danger.
Idaho opened its first major battle against the LW Organ as 22 alleged members stood trial in Sand Point. The case marks the start of sequenced Idaho court prosecutions under the new law banning membership in such organizations.
Washington and the Senate weigh by partisan conferences this week to decide if compromises on the peace treaty can be reached. If talks fail, other steps will be tried, but failure would cause discouragement. Key figure Senator Lodge anchors the conference and may resist any proposal conflicting with article 10 Monroe Doctrine and major points, signaling possible agreement to disagree.
President Wilson writes in a welcome letter read at the opening session of the second Pan American financial conference. He calls on American republics to abandon selfish aims and strive to serve each other and the world, noting their privileged position and obligations tied to high political and social ideals.
Paris Jan 19 Georges Clemenceau will continue as president of the supreme council until Adriatic and other issues are settled. The Jugo Slav delegation awaits Belgrade reply on Fiume disposition. The council discussed the Russian situation with Marshal Foch and Admiral Beatty present. a South Russian anti Bolshevik delegation sought aid, but no decision was reached.
London reports from Washington indicate initial newspaper comment on Admiral Simms Senate testimony shows little concern. His remarks that he was warned not to be deceived by Britain and that fighting Britain might occur alongside Germany are viewed as prudent amid existing anti British sentiment.
In The Hague a long conference between the Dutch premier and the foreign minister followed Allied notes demanding the former Kaiser's extradition. Dutch officials reportedly urged the Kaiser to offer voluntary surrender to the allies. The German naval attaché also met with the foreign office secretary, likely about Kaiser surrender.
Madison Wis Jan 19 Hopes of Wisconsin wets to brew 275 per cent beer under the Mulberger law faded as Attorney General J J Blaine ruled that the federal amendment covered any beverage with more than one half of one per cent alcohol. The opinion was written at the request of the prohibition commissioner.
Dr. Carol B. Storrs music and dramatic critic died in Minneapolis from a personal safety related wound. She served with the Red Cross during the late war. Burial will be in Lansing, Michigan.
Barber and Co of New York reported no word today on the steamer Macona believed lost off the Swedish coast with virtually her entire crew. The ship was sailing from New York to Copenhagen when she disappeared.
Madame Schumann Heink, famed soprano, is ill with pneumonia at her Santiago home on January 19. Doctors report her condition is not serious and she remains under care.
From Saturday's edition, R B Cox arrives from Wimbledon, R B Rooney from Rogers, and Major F B Henry from Bismarck visit Valley City. Others travel on No 3 and No 4 trains to Fargo Chicago Barkus and Moorhead while Miss Dorothy Holzman heads to Chicago and Twin Cities for weeks away. A Scandina vian Methodist Church event marks two week evangelistic services beginning February 2 1920. A wild celebration for Old John Barleycorn ends with no injuries reported.
The Times Record reports the death of James M. White a Getchell Prairie farmer aged 31 who died at Riverside Hospital from acute endocarditis after an operation last Monday. He leaves a wife and his parents along with several brothers. Funeral was at 1:30 today from M. M. White's home with Rev. Savaides officiating, burial in Woodbine Cemetery under C. A. Olsen arrangements. He was highly regarded in his community and condolences are offered to his family.
Clergy nationwide will emphasize thrift during National Thrift Week starting January 18. The YMCA directs efforts to preach saving and self-denial as essential religious duties, drawing on Benjamin Franklin’s thrift lessons to build character, pride, and national self-respect.
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