Leelanaw Torpedoed Stirs US Germany Tension
The American steamer Leelanaw was torpedoed by German forces, seen as a further aggravation of US German tensions. Officials note it may breach international law despite wartime contraband rules, following the earlier sinking of the William P Frye. The ship carried flax valued as contraband, and the incident is tied to Prussian treaty stipulations.
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Washington
Leelanaw
Germany
United States
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Furnishings Decided for Congregational Church Chairing Oak Seats
The Congregational building committee met Monday evening in Dr Palmer s office with representatives from church furnishing manufacturers nationwide. They decided to have the seats and pulpit furnishings made of oak and plan to let a contract after further estimating.
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Congregational
Carnival Bandman Loses Legs Under Train
Fargo report details Robert Burnett of Wortham's Carnival company who lost both legs at Casselton while the show train moved off before he returned with milk. He caught the handrail, his feet tangled in a tie, and the wheels severed his legs. He is hospitalized at St. John's and expected to recover. The text also notes the R. H. 8. club’s first meeting at the Beachem home on Fifth street.
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Fargo
Robert Burnett
Wortham
Carnival Company
Casselton
Jamestown
Burnett
St. John’s Hospital
Boy Falls From Church Tower During Construction
Robert Belknap ten years old, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Belknap, plunged from a scaffold inside the tower of the new Congregational church around 7 pm Monday. He was unconscious for more than twenty minutes and sustained a bad back injury though internal harm was later ruled out.
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Robert Belknap
Howard Belknap
New Congregational Church
Miss Clara Higgleke Declared Sane Admitted for Treatment
Miss Clara Higgleke 22, daughter of Aug Higgleke, ten miles south of Sheldon, was adjudged insane by the insanity board after a year of odd behavior following a Lisbon circus visit last summer. She will receive treatment at the asylum in hopes of restoration.
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Lisbon
N. D
Clara Higgleke
Tacoma man to be ordained at Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Aasnon Greibrok of Tacoma Washington, a May graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in St Paul Minnesota, will be ordained and appointed to the ministry on Sunday August 8. Rt Rev P A Henrickson will preside at the service with several neighboring pastors assisting. Mrs J E Switzer hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering for her mother Mrs Roberts and sister Mrs Ferguson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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Aasnon Greibrok
Tacoma
Wash
Lutheran Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Minn
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
P. A. Henrickson
J. E. Switzer
Mrs. Roberts
Mrs. Ferguson
Pittsburg
Wilson to Bring Peace in Mexico
Washington reports a definite step toward settling the Mexican problem will be taken soon by the United States. President Wilson may urge Carranza to meet other leaders or assemble a broad conference to seek a constitutional government to be recognized and supported by the United States. The exact plan remains undisclosed.
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Washington
United
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Lost Foot Beneath NP Extra Train at Jamestown Carnival
Jamestown July 26 Thomas Meyers attempted to board an NP stock train after the carnival. He lost his hold, his right foot was ground off above the ankle, and he sustained a severe scalp wound. Taken to Parkview hospital, he later improved. the leg was amputated up toward the knee. Meyers, about 35, from Mitchall ND, had been working for Archie Ferguson at Eckelson. The accident occurred on a 13 car special stock train. no blame to the railway, as he aimed to ride for a free trip to Eckelson. The train was moving fast through east yards near carnival grounds.
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Jamestown
Thomas Meyers
Waa
Meyers
Parkview Hospital
Archie Ferguson
Eckelson
Mr. Meyers
Mitchall
Northern Pacific Railway
Yarda
Carnival Grounds
North Dakota Cattle Bring Fancy Prices
Jamestown reports Alson Wells returned from Chicago with 19 Hereford fat steers averaging 1,660 pounds. They sold for 10.25 per hundred, the highest price among North Dakota cattle, averaging 170.15 per head. The three year olds were finished on North Dakota corn and alfalfa. the lot was a North Dakota proposition. Misses Florence Falstad and Carrie Oppegaard rode to Fargo Monday and returned via the Northern Pacific Tuesday.
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Jamestown
Alson Wells
Chicago
North Dakota
F. Corwin
Florence Falstad
Carrie Oppegaard
Fargo
Northern Pacific
Crowds Gather for LaFollette Visit in Valley City
Arrangements are nearly complete for a large August 3 gathering in Valley City to hear Senator Robert M. LaFollette and George Loftus. The Chautauqua auditorium will seat 3,000, with doors on three sides, promising the biggest North Dakota public assembly yet. A parade of up to 500 autos is planned, admission free, and LaFollette will be greeted by the Barnes county community after arriving by N P train No 7. The event is described as a major local day with a strong turnout from surrounding counties.
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Chautauqua Auditorium
Valley City
Robert M. LaFollette
A. S
Wisconsin
George 8. Loftus
Farmers’ Movement
Lafallette
Normal School
Company G Armory
Chautauqua
North Dakota
Lisbon
McHenry
Kulm
Hope
Senator LaFollette
Senator LaPollette
Barnes County
N. P
State board of equalization to meet amid revenue shortfall
Bismarck July 26 The state board of equalization will convene in the capital on Tuesday Aug 3 with substantial business ahead. State Auditor Jorgenson estimates the need to raise 3 946 000 in revenue for the coming biennial period, up from 3 688 000 leaving a 258 000 deficit. To cover this, valuations must rise about 60 000 000 annually 30 000 000. The board seeks to keep valuation low to avoid levies and may consider eastern western adjustments amid county disparities such as McKenzie Adams Cass being valued very differently.
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Bismarck
State Board of Equalization
Jorgenson
Treasury
McKenzie
Adams
Young
Cass
Honday's Grind In Municipal Court
Monday morning two drunks faced Judge Moe. One paid a $15 fine. the other received 15 days in jail. Four men charged with vagrancy claimed harvest excuses, but were ordered five days shoveling gravel each. Otto Zeuter, employed by Chas Luessen, beat an abused cow and was fined $15 after remarking on Chicago penalties. Reverend Karr visited Courtenay on business.
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Moe
Chas, Luessen
Zeuter
Mason
Chicago
Delightful Recital At Normal School By Miss Selma Aas
A few hundred students and citizens heard Miss Selma Aas sing her graduation program at the auditorium of the Normal school Monday evening. Miss Josephine Wright accompanied, performing Bach Gasso basso and Rondo Capriccio. The finale featured the Spinning Wheel Quartet from Martha by Aas Ellingson Hunt and Meyer.
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Selma Aas
Department of Music
Miss Aas
Josephine Wright
Mendelssohn
Many Newcomers Recall Their Great Hospitality
Mrs. O Lien of Albion Wisconsin arrives in Valley City to visit friends Norma township and Fingal. She is from Koshkonong Prairie Wisconsin, an early settler with many Norwegian immigrants nearby. Lien plans a week to ten days visit before traveling to Max North Dakota and other places.
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0. Lien
Albion
Wis
Valley City
Norma Township
Fingal
Koshxonong Prairie
Northwest
Koshkonong Prairie
United States
Valley hotel proprietor loses thumb in slicer mishap
C. B. Hamilton, proprietor of the Valley hotel, had his thumb cut off near the first joint Saturday while chipping meat with a beef slicer. Dr. Platou dressed the injury and it is healing well. He is in a sling but maintains his usual bright disposition.
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C. B. Hamilton
the Valley Hotel
Birthday party honors visiting grandmother in Carbondale
Mrs. Harry Pray hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her grandmother Mrs. Amanda Smalley from Carbondale Kansas who is visiting. Smalley turned 84 with ten guests attending. the afternoon included visiting and a supper. Also noted: Lee Ferguson of North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Co. travels Stanton branch area. Homer Pike from Eugene Oregon alongside Ottinger family member on two week trip.
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Harry Pray
Amanda Smalley
Carbondale
Kan
Lee Ferguson
North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Stanton Branch
Homer Pike
Eugene
Oregon
Western Points
Mr. Ottinger
Origka
Loss of Warsaw matter of time
London dispatches say Field Marshal Mackensen’s drive to cross the Bug and tie up the Loblum Chelm rail line has not succeeded but German offenses now focus on Warsaw. Germans crossed the Narew on a 40 mile front and push Russians along the Bug where it meets the Narew north of Warsaw. Warsaw holds out though loss seems only a matter of time. Continued on page 4.
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London
Mackensen
Bug
Loblum-Chelm
Warsaw
Narew
Petrograd
North Dakota State Fair earns record profits in Grand Forks
The North Dakota state fair closed Saturday night after the most successful event in the association’s history. Attendance and receipts topped all previous fairs, with weather and strong public support credited for the profit. Exhibitors sold most livestock, and interest from farmers promises growth of the state stock show in coming years.
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Grand Forks
D. V. Moore
North Dakota
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Archangle
Belfast
Congregational Church
W. H. Beachem
Fifth Street
Middlewest Loan and Trust Company
Capital
N. Dak
Frank White
Pres. S. Mason
T. Melvin Lee
Sec'y
J.B. Jones
Wilson
LaFollette
Fifth Avenue
Rudolf
Honday's
Rev. Karr
Courtenay
Hamilton
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