Our duty in Mexico and a costly fish story
An editorial urges decisive U S action in Mexico citing border raids and attacks on citizens. It calls for deploying troops to northern Mexico and the border to restore order and protect Americans, insisting no territorial aims and warning of endless brigandage if delay continues. The piece also mocks an oil and gasoline price claim by citing a fish-based theory and the absurdity of 30 cent gas, ending with a jab at European monarchs and a joke about apes.
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Mexico
United States
Thompson Haynes United In Marriage In Ma
Thompson and Haynes were married Monday afternoon in Ma at the M E church with Rev HY sai Har officiating. Edwin Whittier Thompson, a Cudahy Packing traveling salesman, and Miss Ethel Belle Haynes of Kansas City tied the knot. The bride has worked as accompanist and reader with Christian musicians and violinist. The couple left for the Twin Cities and Kansas City on No 2 and will likely reside in Williston.
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Thompson
Twin Cities
Kansas City
Williston
O Dell and Co to Close Early Summer Hours Plan
O Dell and Co will close every evening at 6 30 from June 1 to August 15 except Saturdays to give clerical staff recreation. The note thanks customers for patronage and asks for commendation of the new plan.
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O'Dell & CO
Lumber rate cut ordered by commission move
Washington May 23 The interstate commerce commission found combination lumber rates from eastern Oregon Oregon and Washington railroads and navigation companies to Montana South Dakota Minnesota and nearby states unreasonable and prejudicial. Railroads given until September 1 to establish lower rates.
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Washington
Oregon
Montana
South Dakota
Innesota
Interstate Commerce Commission
Demostration by Miss Pendroy Attracts Williston Ladies
Miss Lou Pendroy, famed corsetiere of the Kabo Corsetry, failed to arrive for a Boston event due to train connections but pledges full attendance on Saturday June 3. Williston and nearby residents are invited to attend the demonstration at the Boston Store run by W. A. Garrison.
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Lou Pendroy
Boston
Miss Pendroy
Mr. Garrison
Williston
Evan
W. A. Garrison
French Recapture Douaumont Foras Verdun Drive
Paris May 23 French forces recaptured most of Fort Douaumont from the Germans after months of fighting at Verdun. General Nivelle directed a heavy artillery assault followed by a trained infantry advance singing the Marseillaise. French gains and German counterattacks continued through the Meuse front as perceptions of a decisive turn spread.
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Paris
Fort Douaumont
Verdun
Nivelle
Dead Man's Hill
Getter
Genevelle
Crt
Douaumont
Meuse
Alon
War Office
Thiaumont
Murderer Confesses Gets Life Sentence in Grand Forks
Harry Smith, who killed Mrs May Cain, confessed to first degree murder and received life imprisonment. He tried to feign insanity at the county jail, attacked a fellow inmate with a broomstick, then calmed after Sheriff Turner spoke with him. He seeks to plead guilty in district court. In North Dakota capital punishment has been abolished. The same issue reports a separate accident in Dickinson where a three and a half year old child was struck by a car driven by Thomas Montgomery, fatally injuring the child.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Harry Smith
May Cain
Smith
A. F. Turner
AUTO
McIntyre
Brandeis Nomination Hopeful as Senate Vote Nears
Washington reports Brandeis supporters growing more confident that the judiciary committee will favorably report his Supreme Court nomination next Wednesday. The panel may vote nine to eight for a report in favor, depending on Senator Shields and a possible absence. Eight Republicans will oppose. A letter from Harvard president emeritus Charles W. Eliot urged confirmation. The page also notes club gatherings with Helping Hand of Muddy Valley and the federation meeting reports.
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Brandeis
Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Shields
Tennessee
Culberson
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
B and T
Muddy Valley
Hogan's Cafe
Library Hall
Federation
Crosby
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Official Paper
Williams County
N. N
Europe
Si Perkins
Groce m
Powell
Pitts
Burgh “Dispatch
EAGLE
Lyric Theatre
France
Loos
William Lahr
Saykally Building
Tyou
Swift
Ise
John Shikany Store
South Main Street
Saykally Block
Wilhelm Lahr
Williston, N. Dakota
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