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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
6
Washington reports the gasoline supply aboard the British dirigible R34 is running short while facing strong head winds over Nova Scotia. A wireless intercepted by the navy asks if a destroyer could tow the airship if needed, signed by the airship commander.
Minot July 5 Mrs J Fisk wife of former North Dakota chief justice and two men were killed in an aerial descent gone wrong after a flying exhibition. Lieut Chester Jacobson attempted a descent but cars blocked the lane. He rose, but the understructure struck a car top, instantly killing Mrs Fisk who was decapitated. Five cars wrecked as the aeroplane nosedived yet the aviator survived unharmed.
Washington reports that plans for the league of nations campaign are expected to rival the state rights and free silver debates of 61 and 96 in bitterness. Each side camouflages strategy to surprise the other at the last minute. President Wilson will reach Hoboken at 2 30 Tuesday morning and go to New York for a short address at Carnegie Hall before leaving for Washington at 4 30.
The first trans continental army truck journey starts as 50 motors leave the White House for a 3000 mile trek to Frisco. A 200 strong force accompanies them with Colonel A O Seaman in command. Secretary Baker and others inspect the outfit before departure. The Lincoln highway will host the journey urging better highways.
The Hague July 7 The Dutch government refused to comment on its stance regarding any possible Allied demand for the extradition of the former Kaiser. Officials say they doubt such a surrender request would be legal and do not expect it to be made.
Roosevelt field unofficial reports say the R-34 dirigible may begin the return voyage today instead of tomorrow after urgent night work on overhaul and refueling. Major Scott leads decisions while 800 plus crew remain on duty as wind shifts and fuel supply dictate the plan.
Washington charges allege the United States operated a secret government during the war, with an advisory council of the national defense council acting as real executives. Critics say price fixing, press censorship, and food control expanded powers, prompting cabinet protests and secret prewar meetings.
Times-Record reports several returns to the city this morning after Garnet's Thursday night trip to Parque Falls Minnesota. He notes the cyclone’s 80 mile wide damage and rough weeks ahead. The town struggles for help and offers six dollars a day for canary help, presenting a chance for men to earn money.
In Barnes County North Dakota the estate of Barney McAnany deceased undergoes a private sale of real property. Mary Farley executrix will sell the southwest quarter and north half of the southeast quarter of section six township hundred forty range fifty six after July 20 1919 with bids in writing at the county court office Valley City.
A 1919 North Dakota notarized certificate records a partnership formed by William R. Foster with A G Ban hus C A Bon hes and A M Ban hus dissolving their co ownership on March 7 1919. The document bears seals and signatures of notaries Theodore S Lindland and Public Ward Guan with dates in June 1919 and prior notices.
Executors and administrators of the estate of Jennie Moe announce the appointment of Gee oe administrator and call all persons with claims against the estate to file them with vouchers within six months after the first publication. The administrator’s address is the deceased’s late residence in Minnie Lake township Barnes County. Dated June 17 1919. GEO AMOE administrator. First publication June 26 last July 1.
Dr F L Wicks OCULIST ad reads sale or exchange of a violin and ornate Storbeck case, with residence location near Alsor and Lincoln machine avenue Granger. Includes vague price and contact notes, amid typos and OCR garble.
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