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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
7
A note from Rev. Eugéne Nelson attending the annual conference at Racine Wisconsin states he is returned to his charge for another year. His congregation and friends are pleased by his continuance. There will be no services tomorrow but he plans to preach on Sunday October 12.
Thursday's Daily notes numerous arrivals and departures in Valley City. Nettie Wood of Fore Ny 5 visited with friends while Major Frank Henry hosted acquaintances. Local editor reports Chicago and Minneapolis trips, family visits, and a restaurant sale to Carlson and Olson.
Washington October opens the round table conference called by President Wilson to propose changes in management and profits in industry. Delegates include labor capital bankers farmers and women workers with 56 prominent invitees. The conference will consider more than 200 programs and select a permanent chair and officials.
Gary Indiana Oct 6 state troops early today suppressed riots tied to a 36 hour strike. Four Indiana militia companies guarded the streets to the steel plant with reserve troops in East Chicago. Adjutant General Smith said Secretary Baker authorized calling in regular army if needed. One thousand fourth division soldiers held at Fort Sheridan for strike duty. First troops arrived just before midnight after Mayor Hodges request. Crowd dispersed shortly after.
The four railroad brotherhoods agreed to accept representation at the round table industrial conference opening this afternoon. Delegates include President Lee of the Trainmen, President Shea of the Firemen, President Shepard of the Conductors, and H Wills, legislative agent of the Locomotive Engineers, per AFL agent Roberts.
Clear weather prevailed in Chicago on October 6 and there was every prospect that the fifth game of the world series, postponed yesterday due to wet grounds, would be played today.
Washington report from October notes the president slept naturally and comfortably through the night, with White House officials awaiting Dr Grayson's official statement for further details.
American troops from Siberia arrived in San Francisco today as 543 soldiers departed the transport Thomas. The latest contingent joins earlier arrivals following the Siberian campaign, marking continued repatriation efforts for U S forces.
The Salvation Army drive started with vigor though rain dampened early efforts. City and county chairmen report progress and generous giving. Vic Landquiat resumes conductor duties on the local train staying in Valley City. T Melvin Lee family relocates to country while house sold to Mr Strong of Jamestown. Lee family visiting Mr Lee’s parents for a few weeks.
Sunday evening October 5 Mrs Maude B Perkins National College Secretary of the young people's branch will lecture at First Methodist church in Valley City State W C T U president Mrs Elizabeth Preston Anderson praises her rare ability and believes all who hear her will be delighted
With few exceptions there was heavy weeping and wailing yesterday as the Reds won the first game of the world championship series from the White Sox at Cincinnati. Fans here mostly supported Chicago but a five run fifth inning swung the game in Cincinnati. The Sox still are confident they will win the series.
High school Camp Fire girls hiked two miles south last night carrying gear for an overnight campout. They plan to return this morning and will attend the Jamestown vs Valley City game this afternoon.
Valley City High kicks off the season this Saturday afternoon on Fifth Avenue against Amestown. The school claims its strongest team in years and urges fans to attend to boost the football season.
First Lieut Ben Murphy returned home from camp after serving in the army of occupation in Germany. He was in the third division, entered infantry and later went to military police, spending several months overseas. He visits his brother Willie Murphy and friends in the city, who are glad to greet him.
Clark City reports guests from Ashland Wisconsin including the Haase and Stillings families at Mrs. D. B. Jones home. Frank Stillings buys land from the Murphy estate and arranges lumber for buildings. LaMoure musicians set for a return engagement at Clark City hall Friday evening Oct 3. Will Wood visits Jones and Anna while Mr. Wood attends the Lang farm sale.
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