War Declaration Granted by Great Congressional Majority
The Senate foreign affairs committee approved a war resolution declaring the state of war with the imperial German government. Congress pledges all U S resources to conduct and terminate the war as President Wilson seeks swift action amid nationwide anticipation. Leading agencies forecast House passage by a larger majority.
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Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
United States of America
Senate
House of
Congress
United States
Congress of the
America
House of Reprsentatives
House
Representative Kitchin
German Empire
Wilson
President Wilson's War Message to Congress
Wilson declares that the right is more precious than peace and vows to fight for democracy, self-government, minority rites, and small nations. He envisions a world order of free peoples united for universal justice, safety, and lasting peace.
Williston Miner Killed At Front In European War
Dick Burns formerly a noted local miner was killed fighting for the Allies in the European war. He met his death in Flanders, exact location omitted by war offices. Burns was well liked in Williston and had worked at the Black Diamond mine before enlisting. A Dawson letter from Louis Dawson, a former local resident now in Allied service, mentions more work than fighting and reports German defeat sentiment among troops. He asks for Prince Albert and tobacco sent to him.
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Dick Burns
Burns
Flanders
Europe
Black Diamond Mine
Dawson
Louis Dawson
Present Administration Wins Out In City Election
The city elects the present administration, with President Craven stating policy will continue and improvements will be funded as needed. The board aims for harmony and united efforts to advance Williston’s interests, following Tuesday’s election results in a box score summary.
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Craven
Commission
Treasury
Williston
Dr A E McGaw Buried Yesterday in Williston
Dr Andrew Ernest McGaw born 1875 in Ottawa City Canada died April 1 1917 at 42 after a year of illness. He practiced dentistry in Williston for nine years and was a respected community member and churchgoer. He leaves a wife Margaret Anabel McLennan and son Charles Emerson along with a sister and four uncles. The funeral was held at Congregational Church with local ministers officiating.
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A. E. McGaw
Williston
McGaw
Scobey
Montana
Willistop
Congregational Church
James Hoffman Batten
N. E. Ellsworth
Episcopal Church
Canada
Andrew Ernest McGaw
Ottawa City
Ardoch
North Dakota
Chicago
Margaret Anabel McLennan
Charles Emerson
W. W. McDonald
Fort Benton
John McGaw
Indianapolis
Ind
Alex
Thomas
James Anderson
Seattle
Wash
A. McDonald
Fort. Benton
Mont
Christina McClennan
J. N. Hobbs
Park River
N. D
Tena McClennan
Hoople
Donald McClennan
Williston Shriners Plan For Big Time
Williston Shriners expect a National Conclave in Minneapolis this summer the first time since a national gathering. Two boosts fuel excitement near by location and a local delegation honor with one member named as a North Dakota delegate. Kemm Temple Grand Forks has four delegates with Mr Newell the sole outstate representative. plans now under way to organize events.
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Williston Shriners
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Kemm
Grand Forks
Shriners
Newell
Altho
Williston Shows Unity in Wartime Efforts
Williston residents rally to support the government as war with Germany looms. Captain Evans and Lieutenant Jeffrey organize a reserve training company in Company E with J W Jackson coordinating. Efforts to promote pacifism fail as a group of signers face strong opposition at church and in the community.
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Germany
Williston
Capt. Evans
Lieut
Jeffrey
Company E
J. W. Jackson
Fargo
North Dakota
Jackson
Steel
L. B. Hanna
M. E
Williston merchant finds way to win mail order customers
Williston merchant T. C. Hutchinson displayed 3 500 catalogs in his window and gave away two phonographs to attract customers. Carrol Petty and Ruth Blaisdell won the prizes as the campaign boosted mail order sales, with many catalogs arriving from town and beyond. Hutchinson urges other local merchants to advertise and cooperate to keep business in Williston.
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Williston
T. C. Hutch
Inson
Carrol Petty
Ruth Blaisdell
Hutchinson
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C. D. Milloy
R. L. Welliver
President City Commission
Thos. F. Craven
George A. Gilmore
City Commission
P. C. Hamre
R. R. Rutledge
Soreniee Cotaniene
W. S._Davidson
Aie
John Bruegge
H. V
J.T. Austin
Minot
Shrine City
Co. E. Newell
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