Loyalty Candidate Burnquist Victorious In Minnesota Fight
Governor J. A. Burnquist widened his lead in the Minnesota Republican renomination race, with 127,126 votes to challenger Charles Lindbergh’s 78,259 in returns from 82 of 86 counties. Burnquist led in all ten congressional districts, amid a quiet contest overall. Lundeen trailed Newton in the Fifth district, while multiple incumbents appeared headed to renomination. The day also saw Red Cross fundraising via lunch counters and a parade, with food and ice cream sales totaling a solid show of support.
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St. Paul
Minn
J. A. Burnquist
Charles A. Lindbergh
Burnquist
Lindbergh
Ernest Lundeen
Walter H. Newton
Minneapolis
Lundeen
J. E. Meyers
Thomas van Lear
Will
Meyers
W. L. Comstock
Mankato
Fred E. Wheaton
United States
Knute Nel
Son
James A. Peterson
Harold Knutson
St. Cloud
Associated Press
Red Cross
O Connor Delivers Rousing Address At Flag Day Program
Grand Forks residents fill the Armory for the Flag Day event hosted by the Elks Lodge. J F T O Connor of Grand Forks delivers the address noting German aggression and wartime prep, with remarks on secret service and official war history. Audience participation includes singing and tributes.
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Armory
Elks Lodge
Hanks
Williston
Thomas B Murphy
Thos. Hogan
J. F. T. O'Connor
Grand Forks
O'Connor
Germany
Dewey
Minalla Harbor
Spain
Belgium
Kais R
Secret Service
Thomas Hogan
Northwest
Mr. O'Connor
America
Senechals to Build Ferry Boats for Williston Crossing
Captain Senechal and son Fred plan several Missouri River power ferries this summer with one hoped for Williston. They seek local merchant cooperation to upgrade roads to enable all weather use and place a boat near the old pontoon bridge for McKenzie and Williams counties. The crossing aims to serve merchants and residents with dependable river service. Also notes the Gopleruds arriving from Osage, Indiana to visit Mrs. Brant.
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Senechal
Fred
Missouri River
Williston
McKenzie
Williams Counties
Fred Senechal
President's Appeal for June War Savings Membership
The appeal urges all citizens to pledge by June 28 to save and buy government securities. It marks the end of the special enlistment period in the volunteer army of production and savings at home and calls for universal participation.
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Great
Volunteer Army
Steen Defends Handling Of Ms Money In North Dakota
Bismarck June T1 1/18. State treasurer Steen defends actions over $25 000 deposit from Des Moines Mutual Insurance and its interest earned. He says funds were kept separate as required by law and invested on his responsibility. Attorney General Linde advised the state not entitled to the 1250 interest. Continued on page B.
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Bismarck
N. 1
North Ikuras
League
Des Moines Mutual Hall and Cyclone Insurance Company
Des Moines
North Dakota
Linde
Do Not Trade Your Liberty Bond Appeal Warns Merchants
Secretary McAdoo and A. K. Rogers urge bond holders not to exchange Liberty Loan bonds for merchandise or any securities. The aim is to preserve the bonds for permanent investment and support the Liberty Loan program. Merchants who advertise trade of bonds for goods or securities risk undermining the campaign and conservation goals.
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MeAdoo
A. KR. Rogers
Third Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan
Secretary of the Treasury
Rogers
Guneral
McAdoo
Williston Flag Day Parade Note in Record Crowded, Festive Day
Heavy heat and a evening storm did not deter crowds as Flag Day events in Williston drew thousands. A 1:30 parade led by C. C. Reiger featured John Heffernan as marshal, with Willis ton and Hanks bands, followed by a large Armory program by the Elks Lodge and a Red Cross carnival. Proceeds reached about $923.86 with $49 from the Armory dance.
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Williston
Ladies of the Red Cross
C. C. Reiger
John Heffernan
Marshall
Farmer's Band
Hanks
Armory
Red Crown
Red Cross
Metzgers Corner
Mamie Knutson
Myrtle Pavick
Elsie Garrettson
Ellen Whele
Edna Wegley
Josephene Creaser
Luella Garrettson
Howard Wegley
Frank Gehan
Harry Gehan
Weddy Wegley
Henry Garrettson
Chautauqua Directors Elected For 1918
The Chautauqua board for 1918 was elected at J. Arthur Cunningham’s office. Opening on July 26 is planned with an educational program. Members elected include E. A. Palmer T. C. Hutchinson Howard Lampman C. E. Blume Mrs J A Husebye Mrs A J Puul Miss Janette Craven Mrs H K Grube Thomas Hogan C C Converse R J Murphy. A follow up officers’ meeting is set at C C Converse’s office Saturday at eight. Miss Alta Renn of Minot is visiting.
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J. Arthur Cunningham
C. C. Converse
Chautauqua
E. A. Palmer
T. C. Hutchinson
Howard Lampman
C. E. Blume
J. A. Husebye
A. J. Puul
Janette Craven
H. K. Grube
Thomas Hogan
Savings Committee Calls Upon People of North Dakota to Make Good
North Dakota faces a $13,000,000 war savings quota based on $20 per person for the U S total of 100 000 000 people. The piece notes past shortfalls in Liberty loans and Red Cross, urging residents to meet the June 28 target to restore reliability with other states and agencies.
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Savings Committee
North Dakota
United States
Red Cross
Congress
Corporal Smith Inspires Williston With War Talk
An audience in Williston heard Corporal Smith of Boston speak on France and the war effort. He praised the Red Cross Y M C A Knights of Columbus and Allied organizations, denounced the Hun, and urged loyal citizens to support war measures. Admission was 25 cents for the Red Cross, and a second item notes Ada Claire Brownson returning from White Earth after visiting the Williams ranch.
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Wilton
Corporal Smith
Williston
France
Boston
Concord
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
America
E. ©. Carney
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Minnesota
Myers
ELKS
Senechals
H. (. Goplerud
Osave, In
Steen
MS. Money
SEC
Thomas B. Murphy
W. S
R. J. Murphy
Kenyon College
Gambier
Ohio
Mr. Murphy
N. E. Elsworth
Alta Renn
Minot
McLean Fional
Adams
Mercer
Barnes
Morton
Benson
Mountrai
Billings
Nelson
Bottineau
Oliver
Bowman
Pembins
Pierce
Burke
Burleigh
Ramsey
Cass
Ransom Zu
Cavalier
Renville
Dickey
Richla
A. Divide
Rolette
Dunn
Sargent
Eddy
Sheridan
Sioux i
Emmons
Foster
Slope
Golden
Aley
Stark
Steele
Grant
Stutsman
Grige
Towner
Hettinger
Trail
Kidder
Walsh
LaMoure
Ward
Logan
Wells
McHenry
Williams McIntosh
Ada Claire Brownson
White Earth
Williams Ranch
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