Nielson Leads in Barnes County With Strong Local Wins
In Barnes County a tense election night slowly resolves as Miss Minnie Nielson wins Valley City by over 600 votes and gains 600 in Jamestown, 850 in Ramsey. George M. Young carries the city by 108 votes while Steen gets 394. Nelson leads county auditor bids and Roe appears renominated. Returns remain mixed and incomplete.
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Barnes County
Minnie Nielson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Valley City
Jamestown
Nielson
Ramsey County
C. W. Nelson
Ingebret Larson
Olaf Roe
Register of Deeds
Miss Whitcher
Lorne Ritchie
Burl Carr
George M. Young
Steen
Miss Nielson
Barnes
Allied Intervention as Hostile in Soviet View
Stockholm reports War Minister Trotsky warns allied intervention will be seen as hostile to Russian liberty and independence and will not break the alliance with Germany. Lenin claims Czecho-Slovaks will be wiped out. Germans push invasion beyond Ukraine and the Black Sea as submarines move via Finland toward Lake Lagoda. A Ukrainian revolt is reported growing and Germany rushes bread and food supplies out of the country.
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Stockholm
Russia
Trotsky
Moscow
Petrograd
Lenine
Ukraine
Black Sea
Finland
Lake
Lagoda
Letter From Ralph Kerncamp Written From Army Camp
Ralph Kerncamp writes to his mother from Army Cand. School era describing health mood and reflections on life at camp He notes good spirits mixed with desire to do more and mentions letters from home friends and a box of candy He recalls a year ago marching through Valley City and describes a poignant parade scene with children placing bouquets and his thoughts on Belgian suffering amid war remarks on future plans and a promise of a secure summer job Also mentions local notices about WCTU events and Maude Stevens Company appearance with Dr Frost speaking.
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A. P.O
Mother
Lou
Leila
Grace
Fancy F
Louis Mills
Fred
Co. G
Valley City
Belgium
Ralph
Dangers of a Cold Warn Valley City Residents
A Valley City notice warns that colds can seed kidney trouble causing backaches headaches and dizziness. It endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Lina Howelson of 718 Tenth Ave who was cured after six boxes, priced 60 cents at dealers, from Fister Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Valley City
Dean
Lina Howelson
Tenth Ave
Doan
Wilson asks Congress for power over national telegraph and phone lines
President Wilson seeks authority to seize telegraph and telephone systems to prevent service suspension and protect military secrets. Burleson and Daniels back the move. looming strike by telegraph union could prompt action. House committee plans rapid consideration with a six month return window after peace is proclaimed.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Inter‘pte Commerce Commission
Burleson
Daniels
Konenkamp
Telegrapher’s Union
Aswell
House
Negro Troops Prove Their Worth With Americans in France
In early July American negro troops in France repelled a German raid east of Verdun amid a massive bombardment. Despite shell holes 10 to 15 feet wide and heavy fire, the unit kept machine guns and rifles firing, with only two wounded. French and American officials hail them as veterans.
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France
Verdun
Dixie
Minnewerser
President Wilson vetoes blocked government workers bill
President Wilson vetoed the legislative appropriation bill over the Borland amendment which would raise hours for government workers but offer no overtime pay. The veto delays the July 1 appropriation and could postpone a congressional recess until the objectionable provision is removed.
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Washingt
Wilson
Borland
Artillery Activity Update From Chateau Thierry Front
Washington July 1 applies that except for increased artillery action on both sides of the Chateau Thierry Sunday there is nothing to report. The American statement notes no major changes or new developments beyond the day's artillery exchanges.
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Washington
Chateau Thierry
Turkish attack on American zone in Tabriz prompts note
Washington reports the United States has demanded an immediate explanation from the Turkish government after Spain verifies the Turkish attack on the American consulate and hospital at Tabriz, Persia.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Tabriz
Persia
Haig reports successful raids on Picardy sectors
General Haig reports successful raids on various sectors along the Picardy front. The announcements emphasize operational gains and indicate continued Allied pressure in the July offensive context.
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Haig London
Picardy Front
Gen. Haig
Draft Numbers Drawn in Second World War Lottery
Washington reports the second draft lottery with 1200 men aged 21 drawn to military duty. It lists the sequence of numbers from 1128 down to 225 and notes many high numbers beyond 931. The event echoes last year’s main drawing in the Senate office building.
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Washington
Senate
Telegraph Operators Prepare Western Union Strike
Chicago July 1 Western Union telegraph operators plan a weeklong strike from Monday July 8 at 6 am central time. President F J Konenkamp says about 25,000 operators will quit and 35,000 railroad workers will refuse to handle Western Union business.
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Chicago
Western Union
F. J. Konenkamp
Konenkamp
Western Union President Comments on Strike Impact
Newcomb Carlton, president of Western Union, states none of our employees belong to that union and questions how the strike will affect the company. He offers no further details on potential impacts or negotiations.
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New York
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union
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Tae Gerana Gane
York
Castoria
Cony
Ralph Kerncamp
I. A. Harris
Malley City
Maude Stevens Company
H. H. Frost
Peyton Brand Real
B. Gravely Tobacco
Danville, Virginia
FISK
Riedman-Ellis Co
Valley City, N. D
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