Greatest Battle Rages As U S Poises On Verge Of War
Kenneth Irwin of Williston died in a rear end collision on the Great Northern while two freights clashed, leaving engine and caboose wrecked. Engineer Sullivan, brakemen Heine and Remington injured. Irwin’s funeral planned. The wreck, caused during a water stop, disrupted eastbound freight service for hours. Irwin, 25, a local railroad man, left a $2000 insurance and was buried in Williston. The Williams County State Bank reached over a million dollars in deposits after consolidation.
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Great Northern
Kenneth Irwin
Irwin
Sullivan
Heine
Remington
Glasgow Hospital
Sullvan
Florence M. Irwin
Williston
Round House
Glasgow
Williams County State Bank
Grand Forks
Williston to Host North Norwegian Convention Meet
Williston will host the Nordfjordiazet convention this summer, a three day event expected to draw 600 delegates and visitors from North Dakota Minnesota Montana and Canada. Peter Grandfur Barney Hole from Wheelock are coordinating dates with local parties while the Sons of Norway and city lodges plan activities including a big picnic and possible North Dakota Norwegian team ball game. President Elias Rake of Minneapolis and other national figures will participate in business and entertainment programs. Minot failed to land the meeting.
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Williston
United States
Peter Grandfur
Barney Hole
Wheelock
Forth Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
A . Jackson
North Dakota
Elias Rake
Minneapolis
Minot
Will Improve Court House with Interior Cleaning and Floors
The board of commissioners invited bids for court house improvements including interior wall cleaning and new first floor flooring. Bids are to be opened at the next meeting, with work hoped to begin soon. A state aid step may follow the submission of plans to the state commission.
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Board of Commissioners
Court House
Chesf
Williston Pythians Host Three North Dakota Grand Officers
Williston Pythians entertain Grand Chancellor C Anderson Fargo Grand Prelate George Wolbert and Grand Outer Guard S D Scott, marking the first time three grand officers visited Williston at once. A banquet followed with Williston and Ray members, toast master L Burdick, and remarks by George Moellring, Rev Hartise, John Broegger, and others. The week also featured Rev Styles Harriss sermon at the Methodist church and a push toward expanding local Knights activity and community standing.
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George Moellring
Ray
Hartise
John Broegger
Styles Harriss
Methodist Church
Grand Lodge
Williston
Wilmee
Wilson Receives Pledges Ahead of War Message
Washington March 22 Congressmen from every state and political faith pledge support as President Wilson readies what many call the most monumental message to Congress since Lincoln. Officials say the nation faces its gravest crisis amid a broad spirit of preparation for war. Messages indicate action when the special session opens April 2.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Lincoln
America
Phere
Biggest west front battle rages before La Fere gates
London reports the war department confirming what may be the war’s largest battle on the western front near La Fere. French troops have pursued retreating Germans as artillery roars along a roughly 20 mile front, shifting from rear-guard actions to active engagement with uncertain outcome and potential impact on the war’s duration.
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London
War Department
la Fere
Royalist Plot Proof Claims Exposed in Letters
Petrograd reports absolute proof that former minister Protopopolf sought a separate peace with Germany. The letters between the minister and the Czarina were published by the Bourse Gazette. Public sentiment runs high as the new government weighs royalist treatment.
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Petrograd
Protopopolf
Russia
Germany
Bourse Gazette
City Ticket Platform Pledges Economy and Civil Service
Nominated as City Ticket candidates set forth a platform promising strict economy of city funds, uniform property taxation, fair assessments, and no un petitioned special improvements. They demand public hearings on raised assessments, cheaper electricity after investigation, efficient appointments, improved engineering, publication of commissioner proceedings, and harmony with civic organizations. Geo. A. Gilmore leads for President of Board. J. T. Austin seeks Commissioner. a Police Magistrate also named.
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iCty
Board of Equalization
Light and Water
Non-Partisans 10 push issue early in Williams county
State headquarters announce a whirlwind campaign to organize the Non-Partisan league in Williams county with invited speakers. J Arthur Williams is slated to address a Williston meeting on Wednesday March 28 at 2 pm on legislature and Governor appointments, House bills and related issues.
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Williams County
State Senate
Senate
Williston
North Dakota
J. Arthur Williams
Williston Sees Largest Building Year Ahead
Williston expects a record building year with contracts valued around 500000 for spring work. Plans include New Lyric Theater near Williston Drug Co, Heffernan and Hedderich blocks, and a Catholic church about 50000. residential home projects also rise as material costs stay high.
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Williston
Bartley Cue
Lyric Theater
Williston Drug Co
Heffernan
Hedderich
Catholic Church
Railroad Board Will Meet Here in Hearings Across State
Announcement made the first week states the state railroad commission will hold hearings at Fargo Grand Forks Minot Devils Lake Williston Dickinson and Bismarck on commodity rates for brick tile grain flour feed livestock and other goods of state interest. Immediate action toward lowering rates is expected if justified. Local session anticipated with emphasis on equitable rates for all matters.
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State Railroad Commission
Fargo
Grand Forks
Minot
Devils Lake
Williston
Dickinson
Bismarck
American Lady shines in Williston armory show
The Williston Knights of Columbus presented American Lady at the Armory Saturday to a large crowd. Thomas Hogan led the cast with strong support from Lavelle, Hogan Jr, Evans, Vettle, Lennon, Craven, Webber, McKenna, Pearsall, Harvey, Murphy, and Heffernan. Proceeds will boost the church building fund, with Lennon praised for directing a creditable production.
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Wiliston
Williston Council Knights of Columbus
Armory
Tom Lennon
Kokomo
Yokohama
Thomas Hogan
Joe Lavelle
J. W. Hogan, Jr
Arthur Evans
A. J. Vettle
Jeanette Craven
Josephine Webber
Jobs McKenna
Mist
Peart Ay. Larvey
Amrs
J. J. Murphy
Lawrence ‘Heffernan
Little At
McGuire
Little Lady
Knights of Columbus
Knights of i. Winton
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Alex Scoin
District Court
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N. Dakota
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J.T. Austin
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Galderhead
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Drake Hotel
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