U S Troops Leave Vera Cruz Amid Transfer of Authority
American forces evacuate Vera Cruz after seven months of occupation as Mexicans prepare to reassert control. Funston reports outposts withdrawn and embarka tion underway. Civilians fear outcome while saloons and many businesses stay closed.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
San Juan
Gulf
Funston
Aguilar
Huerta
Tampico
United States
Mexico
General Funston
Funon
Civic League Evening Program Features North Dakota History
The Civic League met in Library Hall on Tuesday with Miss Mounger organizing the program. Guests heard North Dakota history, piano solo, readings, and solos by Miss Prendergast and Miss Peterson. Hostesses were Mrs. John Bruegger and Mrs. A. H. Vohs. Col. G. A. Gearhart of Brooklyn, a renowned lecturer, will speak at 3:30 PM Saturday at the Congregational church as part of the Williston Lecture Course. Reserved seats go on sale at Kathers Drug. Season tickets offer savings. admission is fifty cents and twenty five cents for the Gearhart event. The Internationals and Norfleet sisters are priced seventy five and thirty five cents. Remember the date November 28.
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Civic League
Library Hall
Mounger
North Dakota
McDonald
Prendberr
John Bruegger
A. H. Vohs
Col
G. A. Gearhart
Brooklyn
N. Y
Williston
Congregational Church
Kather
Norfleet
Gearhart
Gunman Freed in Defense Plea in North Dakota
Morgan Rhoades, a Black man, was found not guilty in district court on a self defense plea after shooting and killing Griffin Skinner and wounding two others. He was rearrested hours later on new charges for shooting Ed Ripley and John Haskins at nearby locations. The incident followed a dispute over a craps game and drew conflicting witness testimony.
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Minot
N. D
Morgan Rhoades
Griffin Skinner
Rhoades
Ed Ripley
Skinner
John Haskins
Editor Given Ten Days In Jail In North Dakota Case
Geo L Nelson publisher of the Co-operator's Herald received ten days in Burleigh county jail and a $200 fine for contempt of the North Dakota supreme court. A. M. Baker was found not guilty and freed. The case concerns publication alleging court collusion with the board of equalization.
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Bismarck
N. D
Geo. L. Nelson
S Herald
Burleigh County
Nelson
A. M. Baker
Herald
Supreme Court of North
Supreme Court
Fargo
Chai
Board of Equalization
Miller
Frank Hellstrom
Marital unions recorded in local rites near Squires Marmon
At 10 A M Sunday the 22nd John P Heller farmer near Squires wed Miss Mary Klinestad with witnesses Mr and Mrs Jens Jesseth. At 2 P M Monday the 28th Oscar Sam Rye farmer near Marmon wed Miss Tilda Magdalena Anderson with witnesses Mrs Rye and siblings Leonard and Laura Ander son. Ceremonies held at Rev A E Distad residence.
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John P. Heller
Squires
Mary Klinestad
Jens Jesseth
Oscar Sam Rye
Marmon
Tilda Magdalena Anderson
Rye
Leonard
Laura Anderson
Music Lovers Are Given Treat In Williston Recital
Williston music lovers enjoyed a Monday evening vocal violin and piano recital at the Congregational church for the Y. F. B. and Delta Alpha Sunday School classes. The program showcased three artists with a violin solo by Mr. Welling praised for exceptional technique and intuition for his age.
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Williston
Delta Alpha
Welling
Mr. Welling
Russians Gain in Poland Amid War Office Claims
Berlin reports British warships bombarded Lombaertryde and Zeelbrugge off the Belgian coast with German losses claimed. Many villagers killed and wounded. London says Russian reports claim a Polish battle turn in their favor as German forces retreat toward Warsaw.
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Berlin
Lombaertryde
Zeelbrugge
War Office
London
Rts
Poland
Warsaw
It Isn't Your Town It’s You Poem Note
A reflective verse argues that improving a town starts with individual effort not leaving. It emphasizes personal responsibility, collective work, and shared investment to revive communities.
Noted Recital Delights Williston Audience
An indefatigable performer with inherited ills promises to leave a mark in the world. Miss Baldwin received warm praise for a charming song selection and expressive interpretation. Miss Welling’s piano solos, including Silver Spring and a Chopin piece, won strong audience acclaim. Miss Monroe partnered Baldwin admirably as accompanist. The concert closed to eager applause. Miss Welling departed for Butte Tuesday.
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Miss Baldwin
Miss Welling
Silver Spring
Miss
Williston
Butte
Germans Drop Back as Russians Push at Erzerum
Russian forces claim renewed offensive across the Caucasus toward Erzerum after a Turkish retreat. In Persia Turks are defeated in two engagements while the western front shows limited fighting at Ypres Soissons and in the Argonne with no decisive gains. The Cologne Gazette dismisses peace rumors as political idiocy.
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Vistulas
Wartha
Gertsyy
Turkey
Russia
Caucasus
Petrograd
Erzerum
Black Sea
Persia
Ypres
Soissons
Argonne
Germany
Cologne Gazette
Graphic Ads Approved Boost for Local Retailers
A letter from Greengard Brothers Co of Williston ND praises a Willis ton Graphic ad as well crafted and well placed on the editorial page. Hart Schaffner & Marx commends the ad, noting it aligns with effective clothing merchandising and newspaper presentation.
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Chicago
Greengard Brothers Company
Williston
North Dakota
Williston Graphic
Hart Schaffrer & Marx
Two Million Dollar Government Purchase Planned
British and French agents announce a market negotiation for more than two million dollars worth goods including sweaters stomach bands wool gloves and wool socks. The itemized wholesale value exceeds two million with a receiving dinner menu listed for a Congregational church sale on December 4 served at six.
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New York
City Commissioners Advance Water Works Projects
City commissioners met Monday evening and handled routine matters. Work on the new filtering plant is progressing rapidly and may be usable in one to two weeks. The new tank is finished but a missing large valve must be obtained before it can operate.
The Virginian at Orpheum Sat, Nov 28
The Virginian presented by Jones and Trane comes to the Orpheum for one night on Saturday November 28. Kirk LaShelle’s Garrick Theatre hit from New York features Dustin Farnum in the romantic drama by Owen Wister. The production is lavishly staged with a strong company. Miss Laura Johnson hosted about fifteen friends at the Windell home last Friday for a Thanksgiving themed gathering with games and a luncheon.
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Virginian
Jones & Trane
Orpheum
Kirk LaShelle
New York
Garrick Theatre
Dustin Farnum
Hig Histronic
Owen Wister
Miss Johnson
Laura Johnson
Windell
District Court Term Scheduled by Judge Fisk in City
Judge Fisk will convene a term of the district court in city court rooms on December fourteenth. The calendar is light now but many cases are expected to be filed before then.
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Fisk
Graphic
Greatest loan is huge success in Britain
London reports the war loan total at 1.75 billion dollars, over half the national debt, with subscriptions from provinces, banks, and colonial firms. Offers ranged from 95 pounds to a million dollars from the largest insurer, amid stock exchange closure and new taxation.
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London
Condon i Stock Exchange
Colonial
United Kingdom
Joe Milo Sentenced to Death in North Dakota Murder
Bottineau North Dakota November 23 Joe Milo 24 was sentenced to death by hanging for the murder by stoning of J N Karst of Brackenridge Minnesota at Lansford. Milo confessed and pleaded guilty. Companion John Miller faces trial for the murder near Lansford.
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Bottineau
N. D
Joe Milo
J. N. Karst
Brackenridge
Minnesota
Lansford
Milo
John Miller
Laneford
N.D
North Dakota
Sun
Somber
Bottineau County
Anging
Two Ray Men Face Liquor Charge in Court
Grover Brown and Gali of Ray appeared Monday before Justice Field on intoxicating liquor selling charges. Gali was bound over to district court with bail set at 300 dollars. Brown’s cage case was dismissed but he was rearrested on a similar charge.
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Grover Brown
Gali
Ray
Justice Field
Brown
Rural School Exhibit Meeting in Pherrin Township
The second annual educational meeting for Spring Hill Pleasant View and Palmer Schools is set for Friday December 4 at Spring Hat School two miles southwest of Springbrook. A program includes an address by Co Supt Martha Tate and exhibits by the three schools with prizes and a dinner at Frederick residence. All are invited to attend with children.
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Spring Hill
Pleasant View
Palmer
Springbrook
Jed. Co
Martha P. Tate
C. H. Ruzicka
W. Hall
F. W. Mac
F. P Siewert
Mir. Corbett
Frederick
Patroms
Farmers Young Folks Literary Society Formed and Elected Officers
The Farmers neighborhood organized the Young Folks Literary Society at J. T. Brows’ home with about sixty attendees. Mrs. Brown led adoption of constitution and by-laws, 46 members enrolled, officers elected: Bawir Delaney president Sylvia Hartmem secretary Mae Byrnes treasurer. Meetings planned every three weeks at members’ homes.
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J. T. Brows
Young Folks Literary Society
Mahens Wo
Bawir Delaney
Sylvia Hartmem
Mae Byrnes
Treasury
Brown
Society
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U.S
M. H. Asen
Carl Erickson
Carl Lindahl
J. C. Seibert
OM Bifeey
Spring Brook
Carl Jarshena
Benes ‘Sodrew
Jon Z Eens Erstad
Nes Chas
Duffy
Angie
I B Lyon
Olson
Bonetraill
John Joyce
Tioga
Olaf Netmanger
Hamlet
Ralpha
James A. Carney
W. B. Ezell
Trenton
Woe
Hofflund
Rist Ware
Pping
Ce ‘Rabseth
Morehouse
Oliver Ulshafer
Chas. Zentz
Fargo Herald
Baker
A. E. Distad
Vistula
Ary Centioge & Mure
Geme
Greengard
America
Ladies Aid
City Commissioners
Iffee
Pherrin
Secontp
HILL
the Farmers Young Folks Literary Society
Barbara Fridchie
Thomas del
A. J. Reed
Wm. Gavietson
Madge Petty
Joseph Hahane
Trene Delaney
Marie Tone
Gavieteom Pesca
Jockey Box Vernie
Sylvia Hartman
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