Special War Session Ends in North Dakota Legislature
In a Tuesday compromise the senate ceded to the house demand for governor appointments to the state council of defense and the seed grain bonding act’s removal of the state guaranty. Gov. Lynn Frazier pledges to legalize a home guard. Bills passed include seed grain bonding act changes, funds for the seed inspector and state depositors guaranty, prohibition ratification, civil rights moratorium, and a soldiers ballot. The assembly adjourned after approving numerous measures and the senate and house volleyed away failed war-time issues.
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North Dakota
Board of Railroad Commissioners
German War Leaders Targeted as 60,000 Strike Paralyzes Berlin
London reports 60,000 Germans on strike in Berlin and expanding to provinces, with sympathy to peace by agreement cited. Six independent socialist leaders arrested, Kiel leaders sent to the army, 90,000 BerlinArea workers idle, Rhine and Westphalia strike activity noted. Emperor William's birthday message to Reichstag urges unity amid a serious year as the Reichstag reportedly withholds confidence, Hertusz may reappear to address Belgium questions.
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Rotterdam
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Han del Bruecke
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Independent Socialist Party
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Rhine
Westphalia
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Reichstag
Kaempt
Kreichastag
von Hertusz
Belgium
Col del Rosso
Monte di Val Bella
Monte Sisemol
Nashy Vedomesty
Williston High School honors 1917 football coach at banquet
Williston High School’s 1917 football squad held a Thursday banquet at Model Cafe for coach Joseph Cutting. About 80 guests attended as A L Burdick acted as toastmaster and praised the team’s Teal State Championship. Speakers included H K Brown and others. Russell Levett presented Cutting with a $20 gold piece.
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Model Cafe
Joseph Cutting
A. L. Burdick
Burdick
H. K. Brown
Dolphin Mackenroth
Sam Scott
Clifford Gordon
A. C. Clayton
Elmer Halvorsen
Allen Keltner
L. A. White
Russell Levett
Devils Lake
White
Cutting
O. K
Italians press on Asiago plateau fronts claim large captures
Rome reports 2600+ Austrian prisoners taken along with six guns and 100 machine guns captured in successful Ital ian attacks on the Asiago plateau. Austria bombarded the new Italian positions strongly as Italian fire targeted enemy lines. Austrian divisions suffered heavy losses in the exchange.
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Asiago
War Office
Nat Boyd Elected Captain for 1918 Soccer Team
In a team meeting after the aspir ing Nat Boyd was elected captain for 1918. The text stresses ample time before games and the need for credits, urging not to burden superintendents or managers with changes.
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Nat Boyd
President Calls For Conservation In War Food Plan
Washington dispatch reports the food administration issues a home card to aid housekeepers in observing the 1918 food conservation program. It sets two wheatless days weekly and one wheatless meal daily, with a Victory Loaf bread starting today and wheat flour substituted by other cereals, aiming for higher substitutions by February 24.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
United States
Wilson
Bakers Start Victory Loaf Production in 1918 War Bread
Washington reports that bakers begin manufacturing the Victory loaf today, a war bread with 5 percent substitute for wheat flour under the food administration. Substitution will rise toward 20 percent by February 24, with substitutes drawn from other grains or flours made from potatoes or beans. Hotels and other public eating places must follow the baking regulations.
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The
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Senator Hughes of New Jersey Dies After Long Illness
Washington January 30 Senator Hughes of New Jersey died today after a long illness. Word of his death reached the White House. Mr and Mrs Carl Omberg of Wall Point visited Friday for the dance at the Elks Home.
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Hughes
New Jersey
White House
Carl Omberg
Walf Point
Elks Home
Optimistic Letter From Cormany December 1917 Home Front Hope
A soldier writing from England to his family describes travel, delays, and missing mail while expressing optimism about the war’s end. He recalls Xmas loneliness, longing for home, and healthier weight gains, asking for Camel cigarettes and Bull Durham papers. He pledges not to worry them and hopes to sail for France soon.
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Boyd’ Cormany
Headquarters Co
164Th Inf
82 Brigade
Miller Defends Roosevelt In War Office Visit
Washington delegates bid to quiet critics say Roosevelt acted from duty not politics. Representative Miller of Minnesota cites firsthand observation of Roosevelt and urges efficiency, arguing Democratic welfare hinges on competent military leadership and administration.
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War Department
Theodore Roosevelt
B. Miller
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Miller
Public Service Reserve opens county agencies and names agent
The Public Service Reserve has opened an agency in each county and appointed Judge A L Butler of Williston Enrollment Agent for Williams County. Enrollment will be handled at the County Judge's office with no special hours. The group warns laborers not to expect immediate work and to follow the agent's instructions. Also notes Wolf Point visitors Mr and Mrs Spike Harvey attending Elis anniversary dance and a Home Guard patriotic dance planned for February 11 at the Armory.
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A. L. Butler
Williston
Williams County
Court House
Spike Harvey
Wolf Point
Elis
Home Guard
Baker Warns U Boats Are Coming To Reinforce West Front
Secretary Baker warns of a major German submarine offensive against Allied supply lines to France as Britain and French forces clash near Ypres Ostend and Nieuport. Submarines recalled for refit may launch a decisive West front thrust while Allied shipping losses show a temporary drop.
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West Front
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