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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
An Indian soldier visiting the reservation quips that war is overrated as he jokes about fighting for the democratic party. The remark comes from a letter received by Col East bey Smith, assistant to Provost Marshal Crowder, describing a personal friend’s view on war and politics.
Washington May 15 The government and Bethlehem Steel envisage a large ordnance plant modeled after the United States Steel plant at Neville Ireland. The factory would likely produce howitzers and projectiles.
Amsterdam dispatches report Ciscaucasia proclaiming independence and notifying central powers. The government claims most of European Caucasia and includes Stavropol Kuban and Terek as an autonomous province formerly part of Russia.
President Wilson notified Congress that passage of the Chamberlain resolution to investigate every phase of the war department would show a lack of confidence and an attempt to take control of the war from his hands.
Washington May 11 Gen Pershing reports to the war department sixty four casualties. Eight killed in action four dead from wounds four dead from disease seven killed by accident three from other causes four severely wounded and thirty four slightly wounded. Among the slightly wounded is George Black Rural Route 2 Williston North Dakota.
President Wilson asks the nation to observe Mother's Day as a tribute to mothers whose sons are fighting in France or are about to be drafted.
A bi plane carrying mail from Philadelphia to Washington took off from Belmont Park shortly after 11 o clock for the first flight with mail for Philadelphia Washington and New York. It carried 182 pieces for Philadelphia and 460 for Washington weighing 144 pounds. Lieut Webb of Gazelle California piloted the plane. It disappeared from sight in ten minutes as the aviation meet opened years ago and the flight was directed by the signal service department.
Washington May 14 Names of 27 men missing from New England states at Letcheprey brings the total up to 100. Included in today's casualty list are 14 killed in action, seven died of wounds, three died of disease, and two slightly injured, total 72. Among those slightly injured was George Rourke, of Osnabrook, N. D.
Moscow reports four thousand Germans and White Guards killed in a Lahtis battle sixty miles northeast of Helsingfors. After White Guards occupy Tamefirs eighty five miles northeast of Abo, five hundred Russians were executed in groups of forty to fifty with machine guns.
Hon A T Kraabel lieutenant governor will speak in Norwegian at the May 17 entertainment at the Normal School auditorium. Readers are assured of an engaging talk from a well known, independent-minded speaker who should draw a large audience.
Local retailers have sugar permits to be filled by dealers and signed by head of families for canning fruits and vegetables. Families must not purchase more than needed and may use only one permit. Additional sugar requires a special permit from the federal food administration.
Architect Eugene McFarland reports the Times-Record that N M Nielsen won the contract for the new building on Fourth Street opposite the telephone exchange, next to the new ice. Three bidders competed for the project by Wm Story.
Letter from W R Castle Jr of the American Red Cross describes Corporal Benjamin Seifert's death in an April 3 aeroplane crash at Scampton England near Lincoln. The Hawginin aircraft lost control, killing Seifert and Private Krantman instantly, with Lt Havenin also involved. Funeral with full military honors held April 8 at Newport Cemetery Lincoln.
Local banks including National Banc Valley City and Middlewest Trust contribute to the Smokeless cans fund. Banks such as Bank of Valley City and First National Bank report totals toward the campaign effort.
Dr A W Macdonald visited Commissioner and Mrs Frank Hermes last night and returned with news of a fine little son born at their home. The commissioner is described as walking on air, radiant with joy.
Mrs. A Bruns died Friday evening in Oriska after being found unconscious by her husband. Funeral held Monday May 13 at Oriska home with Rev C F Bublitz and Rev J F L Bohnhoff officiating and interment in Oriska church grounds. Survived by husband Henry Bruns eight children two brothers five sons and one daughter. Immigrated to America in 1888 and resided in Barnes County. Described as devout and esteemed by many.
Valley City residents kick off a summer of free public concerts and matinees to foster neighborly ties. The Valley City Municipal band led by Prof. Hubbard will play Sundays 2:30 to 5 in the city park, while local businessmen sponsor twelve Saturday matinees starting May 25 featuring moving pictures with Red Cross emphasis.
May 15 report says two American aviators were killed northwest of Toul when their plane crashed after flying in low clouds. Three American planes maneuvered at 3,000 feet and vanished into a cloud. the damaged craft struck a field behind the lines. A patrol recovered the wreckage and confirmed the fatalities.
Copenhagen dispatches report Kaiser Wilhelm and Emperor Karl attended a conference to appoint monarchs for Esthenia Courtland and Poland formerly Russia. The German press notes the pair discussed political rearrangements amid shifting European influence.
Paris reports violent artillery firing north of Montdidier and between Montdidier and Noyon as French troops seize a wood south of Hainles along the Avre and hold positions against German assaults. They take 77 men and one officer while repelling an enemy attack south of Rodok.
Rome reports a squadron of Italian sea and air planes bombed the Austrian submarine base at Catarra on the eastern Adriatic shores Monday.
London reports German artillery began bombardment at multiple fronts between the Somme Ancre and northern Flanders. Southwest of Morlancourt and north of Kemmel the enemy guns increased. An attempted raid north of Robecq was repulsed and night cannonading occurred in the Somme Ancre valley Bethune Nieppe Forest and Flanders sectors.
Washington on May 14 announced credits of 200 million to Great Britain 100 million to France and 100 million to Italy. The move raises Britain's debt to the United States to 2 995 billion and lifts all nations' debts to the United States to 5 763 billion.
Washington reports Germans are attempting to buy oil land rights in the Tampico region to gain footholds. Government authorities have been alerted to the ownership of several rights by individuals identified as German nationals.
The Mississippi Valley Waterways Association decided to seek General McAdoo for a barge line on the Mississippi below St Louis and New Orleans to move enough freight from railroads to fill barges. This plan aims to operate at full capacity and relieve railroad congestion.
Washington May 14 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks on May 10.
A wartime dispatch says Germany crowds men and even youths into a final push on the Lys and Somme fronts. Prisoners report heavy losses with 50 to 70 percent casualties in several units. Drafts include 18 year olds and missing stamina, as Kaiser's boast looms over the battlefield.
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