Leaders of Ireland's rebellion surrender in Dublin uprising
London reports an official notice that all rebel leaders in Dublin have surrendered to British troops. About 450 rebels laid down arms at Sackville Street near the Parnell monument, with sniping continuing from hidden positions. James Connolly is said to be wounded in the castle as rebels in the countryside also surrender.
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Dublin
Sackville Street
James Connolly
Associated Press
Corkhill
King Edward
Graduates of Eighth Grade Across County in 1916
The county reports numerous students passing the eighth grade final examination held March 30-31, 1916. Names include Alice Olson Ray Ethel Smith Ray Vernon White Ray Madge Jenks Ray Raymond Jenks Ray Dorothy Sayles Ray Paul Witter Ray and others across Tioga Williston McGregor and surrounding districts. A note highlights Francis Fulmer as a junior Edison who built and operates his own automobile.
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Alice Olson
Ray
Ethel Smith
Vernon White
Madge Jenks
Raymond Jenks
Dorothy Sayles
Bennett Benson
Williston
Medicine Lodge
Margaret Jeffery
Howard
Lydia Klewford
Cottonwood Lake
Hartland
Pearl M. Davis
Ralph Keen
Ella Olson
Zahl
Thorstad
Morris A. Alvin
Alvin G. Hilde
Brooklyn Consolidated
Ernest Knox
Golden Valley
Edith Swanson
Hope
Edison
Francis Fulmer
Willis ton Tennis and Golf Club to Build Courts
The Willis ton Tennis and Golf Club, recently incorporated, aims to offer the finest tennis facilities in the state. It has bought a quarter block from R. L. Welliver in the northeastern city part and will invest 500 dollars in a high fence and three clay and cinder courts. A small clubhouse is planned later with possible golf expansion.
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Lsyout
Williston
Stenographer-Farmer Olga Tennesen Seeks Berthold Claim
A Minneapolis Journal report profiles Olga Tennesen holder of No 5 who becomes the world s first stenographer farmer by filing on a Fort Berthold reservation quarter section near the new town site. She plans to live on the claim and do community stenography work. She belongs to the 1907 South High School graduating class and previously visited Minot.
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Berthold Reservation
Minneapolis
Olga Tennesen
Eleventh Avenue South
Fort Berthold
North Dakota
Miss Tennesen
Oklahoma finished newest battleship Oklahoma finished newest battleship
Philadelphia on May 2 reports the Oklahom a the latest oil burning super dreadnaught to join the United States navy was commissioned at the Philadelphia navy yards. Commanded by Captain Roger Wells she sails with 50 officers and 800 men. Built at New York Ship Company she arrived after tests, with 25 000 horsepower engines capable of 21.2 knots. Displacement stands at 27 500 tons and length 583 feet. Main armament includes ten 14 inch guns in four turrets.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma
United States Navy
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Roger Wells
Navy Yards
New York Ship Company
Pixies Splendid Play At Armory By Local Schools
The Pixie play by about 150 school children was a brilliant success last Thursday at the Armory. The performance charmed the audience with artful childhood grace and may lead to a repeat show as patrons praised the ample stage and auditorium. School receipts totaled about $300 due to strong attendance.
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Armory
Fred Eckert for the Legislature
Announcement of Fred Eckert as candidate for representative in the legislature. Eckert, a successful farmer with interests in both counties of the district, is presented as a strong and acceptable figure for the delegation.
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Fred Eccert
Eckert
Manager Arrives as Williston Plans 1916 Ball
Clarence T. Marshall arrives from Rock Island to coach Williston’s 1916 baseball. He pitched Rock Island’s opener against Moline, a 2 0 loss not due to him. The baseball board meets tonight to map training, with local and distant players showing interest. Ballot boxes at three drug stores as equal suffrage drives name selection. polls close next Monday.
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Clarence T. Marshall
Williston
Rock Island
Big Boy
Moline
A. I
Burdick to Speak at Benson Valley Farmers Picnic
U. L. Burdick the republican governor nominee will be one of the speakers at the Benson Valley Farmers Club annual picnic to be held June 17 on T. E. Odegaard’s farm. Burdick is regarded as the most popular political figure in the western part of the state by supporters.
Ermen Beware Pike Season Opens May Fifteenth
Pike fishing opens May 15 allowing legal take after this date. Fishermen are urged to note the law provisions for fish protection. Pike have begun well in the Little Muddy and, if given a chance to spawn, will provide strong sport for anglers.
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Ermen
Wolf of Wall Street Conviction Upheld Two Year Sentence
Washington reports the Supreme Court affirmed David Lamar the Wolf of Wall Street for impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer to J P Morgan and others with intent to defraud. Lamar remains under a two year penitentiary sentence and today’s ruling closes the case.
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Washington
Supreme Court
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
New York
A. Mitchell Palmer
J. P. Morgan
Lamar
Family Reunion at Stanley Marks Corbett Birthday
The Corbett family gathers in Stanley for a reunion celebrating Mrs. J. C. Corbett turning seventy with a surprise party at the Geo. W. Wilson home. Mrs. N. B. Elsworth and son, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Corbett, and John A. Corbett left for Stanley at noon, with Victor Corbett of Minot also expected.
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Stanley
Fadden Pfeffer Marriage Ties Keene Couple
Seward G. Fadden of Keene and Miss Mary H. Pfeffer of Williston wed last Thursday with Rev. H Styles Harriss officiating. A wedding dinner followed at the Spearing home in Westlawn with guests Mr. and Mrs. H R Spearin and Mr. and Mrs. C E Burk. The couple will reside on Fadden's Keene farm. he is a Hawkeye Valley farmer and a new candidate for the legislature.
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Seward G. Fadden
Keene
McKenzie County
Mary H. Pfeffer
Williston
H. Styles Harriss
H. R. Spearing
Westlawn
H. R. Spearin
C. E. Burk
Fadden
Hawkeye Valley
Delegation Inspects Montana Pontoon Bridge Projects
President R M Calderwood of the Missouri River Bridge Co and Engineer H R Evans visited Wolf Point Montana Saturday to inspect a bridge completed last season. The bridge handled heavy traffic including a seven ton tractor, deemed financially and practically successful. They returned toward Mondak Sunday meeting Williston men as the Mondak bridge nears completion and a comparison of methods was noted. The Lovst Bridge Co plans to begin construction soon and holds frequent meetings.
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R. M .Calderwood
Missouri River Bridge Co
H. R. Evans
Wolf Point
Mont
Calderwood
Evans
Mondak
Wil-liston
Wegley
Hyde
Westergaard
Wingate
Captain Bailey
Lovst Bridge Company
Burdick Campaign Club Plans Statewide Drive
The Burdick campaign club conducted a Saturday night meeting to form a statewide plan and organize efforts. Members believe energetic campaigning will secure Burdick's nomination, as he is seen as the most popular and strongest candidate. He left Sunday to begin a schedule of speaking engagements across central and southern areas.
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Governor
Burdick
The
Bur
Hamre Expands Furniture Store on East Broadway
fC Hamre extends his already large furniture business with a 40 foot rear addition to the store on East Broadway. The expansion reflects the rapid growth of his trade and the growing demand for his wares.
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Hamre
East Broadway
Mask Ball at Armory Auditorium Draws Large Crowd
Friday evening's first mask ball at the Armory Auditorium drew many attendees in a lively dress parade. After unmasking, the dance floor showed a larger throng. prizes went to a Wittenberg nurses group, Carl and Harold Gauthier as the couple, Mabel Metzger as an old lady, and Lyman Brokaw as a horse jockey.
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Armory Auditorium
Wittenberg
Carl
Harold Gauthier
Mabel Metzger
Lyman Brokaw
Local firm opens Reserve Montana branch store
Idsness & Son general merchants of this city will launch a brick branch at Reserve Montana with Norman Bidgness in charge. A 24 by 86 foot brick building is under construction and will be ready June 1 preceding a June opening for general merchandise stock.
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Idsness & Son General Merchants
Reserve
Mont
Norman Bidgness
Reneral
Rawson Block Sold Before Leaving for Poplar Mont
Rawson blocks transfer to John L. Haste for a large five figure sum before Rawson departs for Poplar Montana to pursue farming. Rawson also sells his residence to Evt Senechal as part of the same set of deals.
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Rawson
Poplar
Mont
John L. Haste
Stray bullet at Belfield target range injures man
In Belfield North Carolina on May 2 a stray bullet from the Boy Scouts target range hit Herbert Simmer on Main Street, entering his right shoulder and lodging at the base of the brain. He is expected to recover and officials will move the range to prevent recurrence.
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Belfield
N. C
Boy Scouts
Main Street
Herbert Simmer
Becker Buys Partner Interest in Williston Steam Laundry
F E Becker becomes sole proprietor by purchasing G H Merrifield's stake in the Williston Steam Laundry. The business has grown with city and basket patronage, supported by a large skilled workforce that contributes to the local payroll. Merrifield's future plans are not disclosed.
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F. E. Becker
Williston
G. H. Merrifield
Merrifield
Candidates Slow With Advertising in State Pamphlet
Secretary of State Hall notes no manuscript has been filed for the publicity pamphlet as the filing deadline shrinks to May 9. He warns that some may misjudge the time remaining and reminds that the pamphlet will be mailed to every voter statewide and that county and legislative candidates may use the service. The state Blue Book lists prices and details.
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Hall
German Attack at Verdun Repulsed in Fierce Night Assault
Paris dispatch reports German troops massed for a violent attack on French positions north of Deal Man's Hill near Verdun. The French forces repelled the assault and inflicted heavy losses on the German side, according to the afternoon report.
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Paris
Deal Man’s Hill
Verdun
DODDS CAVALRY STOP MEXICANS AT PASS
American troops blocked a de facto Mexican cavalry advance into Chihuahua via Pulpito Pass. The force, led by Colonel Jesus Maria Aguierre, penetrated 18 miles before a US aeroplane spotted them and they halted to camp and relay messages. Washington awaited General Scott Obregon talks and Carranza offered 25 divisions if Americans withdrew.
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Douglas, Ariz
Armulfo Gomez
Chihuahua
Pulpito Pass
Jesus Maria Augierre
United States
Aguierre
Gomez
German Note on Submarine War Faces Delay in Berlin
Washington May 2 Two weeks have passed since the United States demanded an immediate and effective abandonment of present submarine methods and the State Department has no definite word on a reply. Officials warn the delay may signal an argumentative response. Berlin reports Von Jagow awaiting chancellor's return for firm instructions as Helfferich joins headquarters discussions on the American note. Ambassador Gerard is said to have dined with Emperor William and to have seen a German post at the front.
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Washington
Scott
General Obregon
el Paso
War Department
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Germany
State Department
Berlin
Gerard
London
Herr- von Jagow
The
Raisiag
Jay
Imperial Chancelor
Herr von Jagow
Karl Helfferich
Frankfurter Zeitung
William
Williston clean up and paint up pledge drive
Four hundred children signed pledge cards to keep the city clean healthy and beautiful. Citizens urged to join in cleanup and painting efforts plant flowers feed birds and maintain tidy yards to attract visitors and present Williston as a clean well kept western town.
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Williston
California
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