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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
4
A denunciation of war compares biblical hell to Europe’s wartime devastation. The author questions traditional hellfire, labeling Europe as a living hell for soldiers and civilians alike. He catalogues the famine, bombs, bloodshed, and ruin inflicted on women, children, and the aged, urging reflection on humanity’s suffering amid conflict.
The Minneapolis Tribune asks what drives the rise in wheat prices and finds speculation small beside heavy buying by flour mills and exporters. The article notes war needs expand global consumption, Turkey’s Dardanelles mining tightens supply, and Russia may not export wheat to aid allies. It stresses broad foreign demand, lower ocean insurance aiding exports, and a prolonged war meaning continued demand for American wheat with the U.S. bearing a large future burden.
Wm. Bannon, about sixty, declared insane and transported by sheriff to Jamestown. He reports medical students or agents seek to use him for experiments, claiming they will cut him on the operating table and study his death. He alleges hearing and seeing them and recalls a night hearing they said he was safe where they cannot reach him.
Massachusetts Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, in London, warns that the United States must remain strictly and honestly neutral amid World War I. He criticizes President Wilson’s neutrality stance and the proposed government purchase of German ships, arguing the plan risks harming exports, inviting international incidents, and possibly drawing the U.S. into war.
The city began a new school year with a combined teachers and Board meeting. Enrollment in the high school is the largest to date, with 142 students and a renewed athletic and chorus program. New organizations and activities are planned, with a daily chorus period likely to be popular.
Rome reports 250000 Russian troops in France beginning the year as British censorship limits wire service. Mauretania passengers confirm landing at French ports and Archangel transports. Newspapers note secrecy around movements and possible repeatable northern route for future landings.
John Nelson of Grinnell was arrested and brought to this city last night on a charge of selling mortgaged property. The complaint, sworn by H. F. Henry, says Nelson bought Henry’s store under mortgage terms and sold stock without replacing it, allegedly keeping up the stock’s value.
Judge Fisk will hear applications for citizenship papers October second and all ready and wanting final papers are urged to be present at that time.
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