Turkish Army Isolated at Gallipoli Stronghold
Bulletin reports isolate 100000 Turkish troops at Gallipoli, cutting lines to Constantinople and threatening fall of the Dardanelles. British and French forces land at Suvia Bay in a bold surprise, seizing command of supply routes and surrounding the peninsula, with surrender expected.
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Near East
Dardanelles
London
Russia
Gallipoli
Louis Edgar Browne Mudros
Athens
Greece
Constantinople
Balkan
Warsaw
Mosque of
St. Sofia
Asia Minor Near East
Asia Minor
Suvia Bay
Gulff
Saros
Bad Horse at Williams County Fair Exhibition
The famed Bad Land Charley, a horse that unseated top rider Scott Gore who won a 1600 dollar purse on the Cheyenne horse in 1912, is billed for the Williams County Fair. Gore has bet heavily he will ride Charley again this year, promising one of the greatest horse riding exhibitions in the country.
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Charley
Williams County
Scott Gore
Viattars
Williams County Fair Opens Next Wednesday
The Williams County Fair starts next Wednesday with pleasing prospects and a strong race program. Many stock and farm entries promise an excellent exhibition due to abundant crops. Community support is urged to ease financial burden while attendance from residents and visitors is expected to be high.
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Williams County
Willams County
Railroads Assessed Higher Than Farm Lands in North Dakota
North Dakota officials report railroads are taxed at 20 to 25 percent of value, vs farms at about 15.6 percent. Figures from 36 of 48 counties show transfers in six months used as a yardstick, sparking debate before the state board of equalization. James Maher of Great Northern presses for parity, critiquing Minnesota studies and state commission methods.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
State Board of Equalization
James Maher
Great Northern Railroad
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
F. E. Packard
Maher
Iowa
South Dakota
E. Dana Durand
University of Minnesota
Board of Equalization
State Tax Board
Escape at County Jail Involves Juvenile Conspiracy
Louis Olson fled the county jail Sunday evening as fellow inmates lobbied a juvenile Kenneth Jorden to fetch a key. Sheriff Erickson kept the main door key in the kitchen cupboard. The escape attempt unfolded while women were away on the lawn, with Jorden claimed bribed by prisoners to obtain a specific key.
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Louis Olson
Erickson
Kenneth Jorden
Jorden
Outlook Turns More Hopeful on Arabic Sinking
The article reports cautious optimism in Washington and Berlin regarding the Arabic disaster. Officials await official German word on whether torpedo or mine caused the sinking and potential policy implications. Ambassador Bernstorff remains in seclusion as talks with Lansing possible if invited.
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Berlin
James W. Gerard
von Jagow
Gerard
Washington
White House
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
Herlin
von Bernstorff
New York
Count von Bernatorff
Lansing
Count Bernstorff
Nine Perished In Great Flood Across Cities
Reports from Galveston and St Louis recount flood deaths from a hurricane and storm. In Galveston area the known death toll reached 200 by noon. In St Louis nine people died and two were missing as floodwaters swept the east and southern parts of the city and nearby suburbs. Police, firemen, and guardsmen searched for the missing as waters receded. The Better Babies Contest will open at 1 PM on Sept 2 with entries due by 4:30 PM after the Pair event.
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St. Louis
Ellendale
Annie Wagner
Mississippi River
Serice
Armory Auditorium Groundbreaking Won by Local Contractor
The Armory Auditorium contract for Company E was awarded to G. J. Harding. Bids were 25428 by Knudsen Jensen & Person and 22045 by Harding. Canning Heating and Plumbing won the plumbing bid at 3001. Groundbreaking occurred Tuesday morning with completion expected around January first. The brick building will include a 33 by 80 gym and a 50 by 80 auditorium with a 21 foot ceiling, steel trusses, and a 50 foot tower over the stage.
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Armory Auditorium
Company E
G. J. Harding
Knudsen Jensen & Person
Mr. Harding
Canning Heating and Plumbing
FR. Kleinsorge
D. Bell & Co
Williston
Enjoyed Boat Excursions On Missouri River
Williston residents and visitors rode Friday and Sunday boat excursions on the Missouri. The Friday trip featured a band on the large barge and dancing. Sunday drew several hundred participants for a river ride, with Captain Senechal hosting a repeat dance excursion and promising ample dancing to all aboard.
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Williston
Missouri
Senechal
Fargo Man Wins State Tennis Championship in North Dakota
Charles Crawford of Fargo defeated Dr Blatherwick of Plaza 6-3 6-2 6-1 to claim the North Dakota state tennis title. Selforde Stellwagen and Richard Burr won the Red River Valley championship 6-2 5-7 6-8 6-4, with doubles action featuring Blatherwick Sunberg and Crawford Wooledge.
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Grand Forks
Charles Crawford
Fargo
North Dakota
Dr. Blatherwick
Plaza
N. D
Selforde Stellwagen
Minneapolis
Red River Valley
Richard Burr
Jayne
Stellwagen
Enright
Fishback
Wooledge
Crawford
Blatherwick
Sunberg
Handica
Harris
Gray
Gildersleeve
Davies
Burr
University of Michigan
Knight
Batherwick
Sundberg
Millinery Opening Promotes New Fall and Winter Styles
Allen Sisters Millinery unveils fall and winter models with distinctive styling at their Williston shop starting Friday August 27. The display promises unusual silhouettes and refined trims, drawing shoppers from nearby communities to preview the season’s hats.
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I Allen Sisters
Williston
Ringo
Big Town Lot Sale Next Week at Gettysburg
A large crowd plans to attend the town lot auction in Gettysburg next Wednesday drawn from Glendive and Montana Eastern Railway points. Auctioneer Baird of Aberdeen will conduct the sale with a five percent cash discount. excursion train leaves Williston at 11 AM mountain time.
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Gettysburg
Glendive
Montana Eastern Railway
Leonard
Pioneer
Montana
Ite
Baird
Aberdeen
North ‘West
Williston
Lambert
Rockford
Lewiston
Lynchers Send Out Threats Amid Georgia Lynching Fallout
Atlanta and Cobb county officials received anonymous letters threatening violent death if the investigation into the Frank lynching was not halted. Postmasters barred photos of Leo Frank's lynched body from mailing, with threats tied to the Georgia case and warnings against meddling.
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Atlanta
Vigilance Committee
Harris
Cobb County
Washington
Leo. M. Frank
Vna
Georgia
County Dads In Session On Local District Site Vote
County Commissioners met Tuesday and yesterday with a delegation from district forty near the Montana line. They rejected a division petition while noting objections to the site being too distant under the law. A petition to divide district 73 was granted creating a new district from township 154-95. Five residents from Fessenden including Miss Hovind Peterson Nellie Larson Laura Johnson and Nortrost left Monday for Yellowstone Park via Glenive.
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Montana Line
Hovind
Peterson
Nellie Larson
Laura Johnson
Nortrost of
Fessenden
Yelcowetane Park
Glenive
New York Harbor Shelled in War Drill Test
The northern approach to New York harbor will be swept by a cannonade from 12 inch mortars at Fort Totten on Thursday to simulate defense against a possible attack. A float target will be 13,000 yards offshore, with expected vibration reaching six miles and residents told to protect valuables and watch for falling plaster during firing hours. The noise will reach Manhattan but the vibration is not expected to be felt there.
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New York
New York Harbor
Fort Totten
New York City
Manhattan
Balkan and European Fronts Hold Steady Amid Rumors
London dispatch notes no confirmed revival of the Balkan league or alliance with the entente. Rumors of Bulgaria declaring war on Turkey lack confirmation as Balkan states reassess future relations. Meanwhile Austro German advances falter due to swampy terrain and persistent rain, with Brest Litovsk and surrounding fronts showing limited gains and heavy casualties.
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London
Balkan
Balkan League
Bulgaria
Turkey
Dardanelles
Germany
United States
Springbrook Bride Weds In Williams County Ceremony
Jay LeRoy Chesnut of Chicago and Clara A Steen of Springbrook N D united in marriage Aug 2 at 9 A M at the bride's home. Dr James I Asher of Minot officiated with Rev Daniel Halfpenny of Ray assisting. About 43 relatives attended before the couple left for Los Angeles where the groom teaches. Steen is a popular Williams County young lady.
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Springbrook
Jay LeRoy Chesnut
Chicago
Clara A. Steen
N. D
Gladys
Arthur H. Johnson
Sprinbrook
Tanker
James I. Asher
Minot
Daniel Halfpenny
Ray
Missouri
Metandist
Williston
Los Angeles
Steen
Williams County
Get Licenses Now for Wunt Ines Before Busy Season
People are urged to obtain licenses now to avoid last minute rush. The note warns hunters that the day before the season opens is a legal holiday and the courthouse will be closed on Monday. Secure licenses early to ease clerks in the auditor's office.
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Auditors Office
Library Notes on Sevenoaks Wedding and Jim Butterworth
The item highlights Jim and Keziah Butterworth from Holland's Sevenoaks with Jim helping restore health and fortune to a wronged man, set against Adirondack imagery. It also notes Miss Gladys Penson Norman Bailey and Grover Johnson visiting Hungry Gulch country to see Genevive Allen.
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Jim
Fenton
Harlich
Holland
Sevenoaks
Keziah Butterworth
Gladys Penson
Norman Bailey
Grover Johnson
Hungry Gulch
Genevive Allen
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Gabe Tepe
Foreign Office
Galveston
Galveston Islands
South
Texas
Fine Armory Auditorium
BIG Town
Bill
N. Y. Harbor
Balkans
Brest-Litovsk
Pulva
Kovel
Pripet
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