War Labor Board asks no discharge of men for Postal and Western Union
The national War Labor Board urged Postal and Western Union Telegraph to stop discharging workers until settlement talks conclude. Representatives from both companies will be asked to present their positions. In other news, the Third Liberty Loan nears completion with total subscriptions at about 2.52 billion dollars, Minnesota leading with 135 million.
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Washington
National War Labor Board
Postal and Western Union Telegraph Companies
Minneapolis
Americans Split Credit for Downing Boche Plane
In Flanders on May 1 Captain Norlan and Eddie Rickenbacker claim joint triumph over an Albatross. The German craft, 1800 metres up, opened fire as the Americans closed in. After a fierce chase the enemy pilot plunged to earth in flames as bullets from infantry whistled around the US aviators who returned safely to their lines.
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Flanders
Norlan
Eddie Rickenbacher
Bravest Defense in History in Flanders Crisis at Ypres
Washington reports that British and French forces in Flanders are making a defense described by military experts as the bravest in history. They hold back the German assault with back to the wall resistance. At Ypres the war’s most serious crisis continues as the foe gains only minor advantages.
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Washington
Flanders
Ypres
Germans Halted as Front Quiets After Haig’s Report
London reports a wide front stop of German attacks in Flanders and success for French forces at Lacre. British push back Germans at Villers-Bretonneaux in Picardy while Haig says the front is comparatively quiet after a heavy repulse last night. Russia prepares to reenter the war with a Trotsky plan for universal training 16 to 40 and conscription for workers and peasants.
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London
Flanders
Ypres
Haig
Lacre
Picardy
Villers-Bretonneaux
Russia
Petrograd
Pan-Executive
Moscow
Germany
Britain
America
Japan
American Casualty List by Gen Pershing
Washington April 30 Fifty eight casualties have been listed with the war department by Gen Pershing as follows Two killed in action two killed by accident six died from wounds five died from disease five severely wounded forty two slightly wounded one missing
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Washington
War Department
Pershing
Hindenburg Has Bad Day in Flanders Offensive
April 30 dispatch reports severe German losses around Monte Rouge and Noir and in Voormezeele as British forces repulse storm troops. German commander Hindenburg seeks the Flanders plains to bolster morale and threaten Allied defenses.
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Hindenburg
Flanders
Hingrabirg
Monte Roque
Schertenberg
Hyde Park Corner
Monte Rouge
Noir
Voormezeele
Spee
Prince Ruppert
Flanders Plains
American nurses brave in France near Somme front
Sixteen Smith College nurses allied with the Red Cross aid refugees and wounded soldiers under shell fire near the Somme. They are in charge of Mrs. Barrett Andrews of New York and have saved many lives while remaining in the danger zone.
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France
Smith College
Red Cross
Somme
Barrett Andrews
New York
Navies Must Win the War Statement by Senator Lewis
Senator J Ham Lewis of Illinois declared that unless the German drive is halted the war must be won by the allied navies of the world. He spoke today on the Overman bill, arguing for naval supremacy to secure victory.
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Washington
J. Ham Lewis
Illinois
Bishop Ireland Reported Better Despite Relapse Rumor
In St Paul Minnesota April 26 a statement from Archbishop John Ireland's secretary Rev Thomas E Welsh refutes rumors of a relapse. He says the archbishop is tired from the Florida trip and not in serious condition. He notes Ireland is active, not bedridden, and capable of continuing work for years.
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St Paul
Minn
John Ireand
Thomas E. Welsh
Florida
Paul
Rochester Man Shoots Wife. Farmer Flees Into Woods
In Rochester Minnesota on April 26 Thomas F Armstrong a prosperous farmer six miles south of town shot and killed his wife and severely wounded his 13 year old stepdaughter. Armstrong fled to the woods as home guards were summoned to search for him.
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Rochester
Minn
Thomas F. Armstrong
Armstrong
American List of Casualties
Washington April 29 The casualty lists with a total of 154 names have been received by the yard department from Gen Pershing. There are 18 killed in action 15 died from disease six died from wounds 24 are severely wounded 87 slightly wounded two died from accident and one from other causes.
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Washington
Yard Department
Pershing
German Losses Piling Up Prompt Allied Help Sought
Washington reports determined allied resistance is driving German casualties higher on the western front. Germany appeals for help with Austria possibly tosend relief forces to the front.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Peoria Ex-Principal Indicted on 22 Counts
Chas H Kammen former Lincoln school head and former leader of the German American Alliance was indicted by a federal grand jury in Peoria Illinois on 22 counts of disloyalty in a federal indictment today.
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Peoria
Chas, H. Kammen
Lincoln School
German American Alliance
Federal
Passengers saved after torpedoing of British steamer
London April 30 Several of the 57 American YMCA members aboard the British steamer Cronsa torpedoed Sunday declare the submarine fired on the Red Cross boat. Of the 110 passengers, many American, all were saved.
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London
Cronsa
Red Cross
American wounded to England in future plan
London reports that American wounded in France will be sent to England. A Red Cross staffed facility with 3,000 beds will operate in Liverpool under American physicians.
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London
France
England
Liverpool
Red Cross
Getchell Prairie Social Notes and Visits
Gertrude Longfellow visited HL White and Mrs James White Friday afternoon. Ethel Harris visited the Wiepee home. Mr Spencer handed out marshmallows to pupils Friday afternoon. Gussie White and Edna Whitcher attended Rueste Society at Mrs. M. M. White’s in town Thursday. Miss m spoke of a Virginia visit. a program was postponed last Sunday due to weather but will be rescheduled. The society will meet with Mrs. Wmn Olson in Valley City this Thursday.
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Gertrude Longfellow
HL White
James White
Charles Whitcher
Ethel Harris
Wiepee
Ir. Spencer
Gussie White
Edna Whitcher
M. M. White
Miss m
Virginia
Wmn. Olson
Valley City
Bondholders urged to invest coupons in War Savings Stamps
The War Savings Committee urges U S government bondholders to exchange May coupons for War Savings Stamps. North Dakota ranks 45th in total sales, with $484 404 07 and 73 cents per capita, far behind Nebraska and other states. Citizens are urged to be 100 percent patriotic by purchasing stamps and encouraging neighbors to do the same.
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U. S
War Savings Committee
United States
North Dakota
Nebraska
Bills to Enlarge Both the Armies
Washington lawmakers introduced two bills to grow the U S Army. Senator Pointdexter proposed expanding the national army to 1 500 000 troops and Senator Reed urged lifting the force to 3 000 000.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Pointdexter
Reed
Missouri
Light and Life Mission Sunday Services Notice
Light and Life Mission announces Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 30 am, preaching at 11 30 am, afternoon service at 3 pm, young people's meeting at 7 pm, and evening preaching at 7 pm. Week meetings include class on Monday at 8 pm and prayer on Wednesday at 8 pm. You are cordial invited. services are open to all.
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Aft
Bitter Fighting on in Flanders
In Flanders, April 30, British forces endured one of the fiercest days of the current offensive as Von Arnim hurled large German forces at the lines between Zillebeke Lake and Bailleul and a secondary thrust against Belgians near Yser north of Ypres. By early afternoon the Germans had little to show for their efforts, with allied troops holding the front and repelling pushes despite numerically superior assaults.
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France
Flanders
von Arnim
Zillebeke Lake
Bailleul
Mt. Kemmel
Yser
Ypres
Thrilling Sea Battle Reported Between Submarine and Steamship
Washington April 30 A thrilling account describes a clash between a German submarine and the steamer Chinca. The Chinca reportedly forced the submarine to submerge. Eyewitness E E Nordquist of Superior Wisconsin and others reportedly saw the fight.
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Washington
E. E. Nordquist
Superior
Wis
Christian Science Services and Reading Room Schedule
Christian Science services held in Room Young block every Sunday at 11. Sunday school at noon. Testimonial meetings every Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Reading room open daily except Sundays on legal holidays from 3 to 5 p m. Everyone is welcome.
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Christian Science Services
Young Block
Shifting Local Visits in Sheyenne Valley Area
Shyenne Valley residents and visitors gather in Fingal Kathryn Litchville and nearby towns. Names such as Thoreson Henrikson Westby Hagen Aas Rensby Olstad and Maasjo appear with multiple visits and business trips reported from last week. The community notes also mention church fundraising and a May 9 meeting of the Ladies Aid with Mrs Hanson.
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Idwin Maasjo
James G
Thoreson
Carl Henrikson
Fingal
Martin Thoreson
Andrew Westby
Melvin Rensiby
Kathryn
Julius Henrikson
Otto Kraft
Ole W. Thor
Anton Aurén
James Thoreson
Ito Kraft
Anton Auren
Emil Opperud
John F. Henrikson
Eddie Aas
Christ Hagen
Melvin Rensby
Alfred
Henry G. Aas
Ole P. Olstad
Jens Henrikson
Oene
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Christian Science Society
Sheyenne Valley
James G. Thoreson
Henry Frogstad
Arthur Thoreson
Albert Westby
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