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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
6
Washington October 4 President Wilson's condition was improving at noon according to unofficial White House reports. Dr Grayson remained with him in bed while the regular oculist prepared to arrive from Philadelphia.
Washington reports at 8 a.m. that President Wilson remains gravely ill but shows slight improvement. White House officials say his pulse is normal and he slept better overnight while Mrs. Wilson and doctors remain his only visitors.
Rome reports that an Italian schooner on the Adriatic was fired on by Jugoslavos. Several Italian soldiers were wounded in the incident according to official messages.
Washington officials say the president had a good night's rest and his condition is more favorable. Dr Grayson issued the 10 am statement detailing the improvement in his health.
Alfred Arvold Illustrious Potentate announces a three hundred mile tour by El Zagal Temple nobles through Casselton Tower City Valley City Jamestown Bismarck Mandan New Salem Glen Ulin and Dickinson. Special train leaves Fargo Friday October 17 at 1 PM and returns Sunday morning after visits at Jamestown Dickinson Mandan and Bismarck with grand entries and a program of features in Jamestown Dickinson and Bismarck. Nobles urged to join and contact Noble William F. Johnson at the Masonic Temple Fargo.
Expression of heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and for floral offerings during the illness and death of my dear mother Manda Fjeldhaug.
King Albert and Count D flew over New York in a navy hydro airplane, enjoying a half hour flight with secret service guards. Plans for a US tour were canceled due to President Wilson's illness, with the Belgian royal party to remain in California until October 14 before resuming a potential San Francisco visit if the president improves.
Washington reports President Wilson's illness shifts decision power to his Senate lieutenant on reservations to the peace treaty. Five weeks is the expected window for disposal. Senator Hitchcock withholds discussion on concessions, while Taft's latest draft of Article 10 reservations circles the McCumber plan echoed in Salt Lake City remarks.
Washington reports Dr Grayson stayed at the president’s bedside for much of the morning with an official statement anticipated. An unofficial note said the president remained about the same as doctors including Dr Spitt and Dr Sterling consulted Grayson around 10. Dr Dereum of Philadelphia expected at 11. Consultations slated twice daily.
Chicago dispatch reports Buffington Indiana police were boosted today to guard the Universal Portland Cement Co mills after last night’s rioting between union pickets and strike breakers. A union picket was shot during the clash, the first major disorder in the Chicago district since the strike began.
Grant Whitlock, former minister to Belgium, became ambassador after presenting credentials to King Albert at the Waldorf Astoria. He is the first American ambassador to Belgium and the first ruler to receive a foreign diplomat on Belgian soil.
Chicago manager Kid Gleason says the White Sox have more than two top pitchers and predicts Cicotti and Williams will win games in the series. He also believes the Reds will win at most one more game.
The United States Shipping Board steamer Passaic Bridge sent an S O S and ran ashore near Barnagat Light. The third naval district commander was ordered to furnish all aid available.
Chicago on October 4 held solemn prayers for the president’s recovery. Rabbis urged continued prayers and pastors across denominations announced daily prayers for his recovery tomorrow.
Salt Lake City Utah October 4 President H J Grant opening the semi annual conference of the Mormon church offered a special prayer for the speedy and complete recovery of President Wilson in the presence of church members and officials in attendance at the conference.
Three entrants in the national open balloon championship race remain unaccounted for nearly three days after taking off from St. Louis Wednesday evening at six o'clock. Rescue teams and officials say search efforts continue as weather and daylight restrictions hinder progress.
Los Angeles October 4 Senator Hiram Johnson spoke in southern California against the League of Nations and prepared to depart to carry his fight into the northwest.
John F. Gramm of North Dakota arrives in Valley City to arrange a meeting of traveling men for forming a local United Commercial Travelers council. The gathering at City Hall Saturday aims to attract every traveling man based in the city, boosting local morale and providing added camaraderie for members.
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