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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
BRAGD0N
CASE TO
The JURY

Minneapolis, Mimi. June 16.--Lack-
ing only Judge Fish's charge, the
Bragdon trial is ready for the jury,
and probably will be in it's hands to-
night. C. B. Elliott. in closing the ar
gument for the refendant, emphasized
Bragdon's own denial of the charges
and his good character as brought ont
by the defense's witnesses. and attack
ed the character of states witnesses.
For the state George w. Armstrong
branded the position of the defense as
false and hypocriticaL" citing it's
position following the disappearance of
the three girl witnesses, when, while
Bragdon's counsel protested his ig-
norance of the whereabouts of the
fugitive trio, later evidence showed
them to have been in communication
with the girls
Armstrong accused Bragdon of pol
luting justice by perjury, by bribing
witnesses and by spiriting them
away"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

convention, L. S. Crawford of Sentinel
Butte, president of the state board OF
regents, presented Mr.. McClintoclS with
a beautiful pin as ali appreciation OF
the association for his work as presi-
dent.
The resolutions as adopted called for
a request of the association for de-
cision by the courts Of law pertaining
to bank examiners fees and went on
record as favoring the enactment OF
an adequate and workable deposit
guaranty law.
At the opening Of the session ad-
dresses were given by Geo. E. Allen,
educational director Of the American
Institute of Banking, j. E. Phelan of
Bowman, n. D., and Gray Warren,
transit manager of the Minneapolis
Reserve bank.
Mr.. Allen spoke on the value of bank
ing education and described the course
offered by the institute. Mr.. Phelan
gave an interesting historic account Of
the American banking system and Mr..
Warren explained the action OF the
Federal Reserve bank in deciding to
pay all checks after July. II.
The Minneapolis and st. Paul con-
tingent left in special cars on the 500
| line and the Grand Forks party leaves
on No. 80 later in the day. The Fargo
party which came up with the Grand
Forks men will return on No. z.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

knowledge of its conditions as well as
for the manner in which he is fitted
by temperament for this class Of
work. Plans for the detailed prosecu-
ton Of the work will be announced
as they are formulated. but the inter-
esting feature at this moment is that
there is to be in North Dakota an
organization which will conduct in
the open light of day an educational
work of this character, that this work
Is not planned for single campaign
of a single election. but. is intended to
be permanent in its influence and
without either personal or factional
bias. . ~
Mr.. Black spent yesterday after
noon in Fargo in conference with the
league officials. and the contract was
signed late in the day. Last evening
Mr.. Black returned to Grand Forks
and tomorrow he will come back to
Fargo to place the work under way
He will make Fargo his home. Mrs
Black will probably come with him
tomorrow.
The new secretary is one of the best
known men in the state. He was
president of the North Dakota Press
association and was manager of The
Grand Forks Times Herald PUBLISHING
company for several years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
MANY CHANGE
THEIR PARTY
AFFILIATIONS

Switching political affiliations
from the Democratic to the Re-
publican party were features
noticeable this morning at the
office of the county auditor when
many swamped the officials of the
office in order to get registered
before noon, the time set for the
closing Of the registration books
for the June primaries.
When questions were asked sew
eraI of the voters why they were
changing their political creed.
they asserted that the Republi-
cans had now placed a man at
the helm whom they were willing
to support.
Women, thinking it was neees-
sary to register, appeared in the
line that formed, but were advised
that there was no provision for
the registration of women.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

ton of the means and methods by
which the federal government handles
questions OF public health.
1--WE demand careful economy in all
expenditures for the support of gov
ernment.
I'VE reaffirm our declarations for a
rigid enforcement of the civil service
laws.
I'VE heartily endorse the bill re-
Gently passed by the house to further
promoting lf-government in the
Philippines.
I'VE recommend the extension of
franchise to the women of the country
by states upon the same terms as to
men.
I'VE again declare the policy of
sacred rights of American citizenship
must be preserved at home and
abroad.
We renew the previous declarations
relating to the development of our
waterways"
In conclusion, the platform refers to
Wilson as the greatest American of
his generation"
John W. Westcott, attorney general
Of New Jersey made the following
speech nomination Woodrow Wilson,
last night:
Prophecy is fulfilled The eternal
verities of righteousness have prevail
ed. Undismayed by the calamities of
war. unmoved by vituperation and
vain defamation, holding to the pure
altar of truth, the schoolmaster is
statesman, the statesman financier, the
financier emancipation, the emancipa-
tor pacificator, the pacifcator the
moral leader of democracy.
The nation is at work. The nation
is at peace. The nation is accomplish
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

The platform declares: 1--WE heartily
endorse the purposes and policy of the
pending shipping bill. Immediate
provision should be made for the
development of the carrying trade Of
the United States. The Democratic
administration throughout the present
war has scrupulously and successfully
held to the old paths of neutrality and
the peaceful pursuit of the legitimate
objects Of our national life.
"The Monroe doctrine is reasserted
as a principle of Democratic faith.
That doctrine guarantees the indie
pendent republics of the two Ameri-
cas- against aggression from another
continent
Want for a stable government of
Mexico, capable of repressing maraud-
ers, who not only have taken lives
and property in Mexico, but invaded
the soil of our country, numbering our
people has rendered it necessary
temporarily to occupy, by our armed
forces, a portion of the territory of that
friendly state. Until by the restoration
of law and order therein makes a
repetition of such incursions i'm
probable, they must remain.
"We favor a vigorous prosecution of
the Investigations of plans to render
agriculture more profitable and coun-
try life more healthful and comfort
able. We believe this should be the
dominant aim of the nation as we'll as
the states.
1--WE favor national aid in the con-
struction of postroads and roads for
military purposes. We declare our
faith in the seamen's act.
1--WE favor the speedy enactment OF
an effective federal child labor law.
., we favor a thorough reconsidera-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
Church Union Of All
Norwegian Lutherans
Discussed Today at
the Big Convention
Rev c. Davick of Fargo, Official Representative of the
Norwegian Lutheran Synod Addressed United Nor
wegians This Morning on Subject of Church Unity.

At this forenoon's session of the an
nual national convention Of the United
Norwegian Lutheran church of Amer
lea the feature was an address by
Rev. c. Davik Of Fargo. the official
representative Of the Norwegian
Lutheran Synod which recently held
its convention in Minneapolis. He
was listened to eagerly and made a
very favorable impression. He said
in part:
Our church body commissioned me
to bring this convention here the
official and fraternal greetings Of our
recent convention. We knew that
during those most critical days when
we were having a heated discussion
on the advisability Of church union
with you. many of you. and possibly
all of you, were offering prayers for
us. Perhaps many things were said
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
TEXAS WANTS U. 5.
TO INTERVENE

Intervention is what the people
along the border Of the United States
want to settle the Mexican affairs in
the opinion of George Wooley of the
Metropole cafeteria. who has returned
from weeks business trip to San
Antonio.
Mr.. Wooley stated this afternoon
that crop conditions in the south are
generally good and that the only un-
easiness that is felt is the Mexican
situation. =. LI
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

SPENDING
DAY HERE

Usher L. Burdick, the next governor
of North Dakota, is spending the day
in Fargo. Mr.. Burdick has host of
friends here who are pleased to well
come him to Fargo.
The Williston man is confident that
the outcome at the primaries will give
him the Republican nomination.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
Both Sides Win and
Lose in Calumet Case,
Under Amidon's S Finding
Commissioner Ladd Restrained From Attempting to Pre-
vent Sale of Commodity, While Company Is En-
joined From Making Certain Claims.

Holding that the sale of Calumet
baking powder in North Dakota does
not violate the pure food laws and
retraining the defendant from ex-
cluding it from sale in the state either
by seizure or criminal prosecution, and
on the other hand restraining the
plaintiff and it's agents from making
fraudulent use of the water glass test
and permitting the test only to be
used for the purpose of ascertaining
whether baking powder has lost
strength while kept in stock. are high
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
Fargo Is Selected
For 1917 Convention
Of State Sunday Schools

Devils Lake, N. D., June 16. - The
reelection of A. l.. Bishop as presi-
dent and the selection of Fargo as the
place for the 1917 meeting, marked the
close of the state Sunday school con-
vention here Thursday. The officers
and committees chosen are as follows:
President-A. L. Bishop, Fargo.
Treasurer-M. B. Cassell, Hope.
Secretary-W. J. Lane, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

in the heated discussions Of our con-
vention which should not have been
said. and I believe it is we'll to have
everything fully discussed. We are in
hopes that union will take place soon
and that the new body will be able to
do the same work as has hitherto been
done separately by both bodies. Each
Of us has loved our own organiza-
ton. We have loved it intensely. This
is only natural. 1t is not to be re-
GREETED. We loved the truth and we
fought for the truth. But we each
did not realize, until recently, that
the other also loved the truth and
fought for the truth AS we learned
to know each other we realized that
we both stood for the same truth. We
have loved our church bodies. but we
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
Great Russian Drive
Still Sweeps Ahead
Czernowitz Evacuated
Jap Artillery Helps
Bulgarians Withdrawing Troops From Saoni Front tt
Meet New Russian Menace-Ge Germans and French
Still Deadlocked Before the Fortress of Verdun.

Petrograd reported
the Austrians, given dispatch 5uko
the abandonment
authorities arrested number of forced
Railway rolling
destroyed. Tranoads of wounded dispatched Dona
The capture of officers $4,000
JAP ARTILLERY HELPS RUSSIANS.
grad artillery
great the big
a
destructive of which is terrific.
GERMAN ATTACKS FAIL.
Paris June 16Powerfu attacks night
down under French machine and infantry fire. according tda
office statement.
Hill attacks
Of which failed, the statement
BERLIN REPORTS FRENCH FAILURE.
Berlin June
last night German line along the southern slope Of Dead Mans
temporarily gained ground
but counter attack drove them back.
RULeARIANs WITHDRAW FROM sALoNkI,
Athens June 49, Londont
5uaaans withdrawing majority of their
the Rumanian front.
cleared Serbia of the Serbian allied soldiers
d the great part OF her along the Greek frontier Here the
5ugaans faced by large
and Serbian which had been landed saIon
ITALIANS REPuLsE AUsTRIANs.
16, to
mated number of 000 attacked
the Aago plateau yesterday
before the Italian
ached to sentence embodied in q strategy.
official French communication
LONDON fair the T
public considered the CONTINUED on 69
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
Burdick Special Will
Tour North Dakota in
Support Of Candidacy
Visit Fargo June 2 Spending Afternoon and Evening
Here-Leave Wiliston Next Monday Morning, Gov
u ering Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Continued on Page g.


the
Pacific schedule
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

. Central committee--C. H. Simpson,
chairman; F. B. Lambert, Minot; c. H.
Kryden, Fargo; M. N. Hatcher, Fargo;
r. B. Griffith, Grand Forks.
State executive board, vacancy - J.
HI. Burkhart, Berthold; for term ex-
piring 1919, w. S. A. Miller, Ambrose; !;
G. A. Froling, Fargo; Floyd Stevens,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
Strong Planks For
Americanism, Suffrage
and Preparedness
Final Session Today


uncuaed with cheers particularly
thoses
endor OF the
reading at
the
reading the
plank relating o policies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

lights in the decision handed down this
of the federal court in the case of the
Calumet Baking Powder Co. Of Calu-
ment, Mich. against DR.. Z. #. Ladd,
pure food commissioner. The decision
will be filed with the clerk of the Unit
ed States district court this afternoon.
Both Parties Win and Lose.
In the decision both parties win and
6fs... far,arnd ~. r2rsr. fia #
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
GERMAN ATTACKS FAIL.

London. June 16.-Significance Is
attached to a sentence embodied in a
semi official French communication
received in London yesterday. inasmuch
as it seems to draw the attention of
The public to what is considered the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16

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serious failure Of Germany's recent
strategy.
ut seems that since the Vaux af-
fair" the sentence reads, the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-06-16
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight. Probably una
settled Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

period of two successive weeks at least in each week.
stating that such petition has been fled with the City Clerk
and its object in BRIEF and that such petition will be heard
and considered by the Council time and place specified
therein which time and place shall be fixed by the Council at
hearing such petition shall be days after the last
publication of said notice.
SECTION 184. HEARING. The Council at the time and
place appointed shall investigate and consider the subject
involved in said petition and may view the premises and
shall hear evidence for against said petition
SECTION 1876. ORDER OF COUNCIL. The Council,
after hearing such petition may by resolution passed by
majority of its members grant the petition and order and
declare such street. alley highway vacated and dscon
tinued.
SECTION 1876. COPY OF RESOLUTION TO BE FILED
WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS. copy of said reso-
luton duly certified by the City Clerk to be copy
shall be filed with the Register of Deeds of the County and
duly recorded in his office
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
CHAPTER 10.
CITY REPOSITORIES

SECTION 1875. CITY FUNDS. HOW DEPOSITED All
City funds as soon received shall be deposited by the City
Treasurer the of the City or more banks des
ignated by the Council.
And bank banks designated shall required to
execute sufficient bond to the City, with Surety Com
authorized to do business the State of Minnesota
surety which bond shall be equal the estimated sum
to be deposit at any tme be approved by the
Council and filed the Office of the City Clerk and there
shall require the Treasurer deposit or any part
OF the City money in such bank banks Such desgna-
ton shall be in writing and shall forth the terms and
conditions which the deposits made be signed by
the Mayor and Clerk and fled with the Clerk there
repositories for the Citys money
In lieu OF bond above required the depository may
or deposit securities with the City Treasurer pro-
vded by Section 49, General Statutes of Minnesota 1913
IT, after making such designation the Council deems the
security given insufficient may require bond or if
In its opinion the public interest requires revoke
or modify any such designation and again designate de-
pository
The City Treasurer and the suretes bond shall be
exempt from liability to the City by Of the loss of any
funds of said City deposited any such bank or banks to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
CHAPTER IT.
vAcAT1NG STREETS AND ALLEYS.

SECTION 1873. POWER OF COUNCIL The Council
shall have exclusive power discontinue public
streets alleys highways portion thereof the City,
but no such vacation dscontnuance shall be granted
ordered by the Council except upon the verified petition
writing OF majority of the Of real property that
portion of such street. alley highway proposed to be
Gated The Council upon presentation of said petition at
special regular meeting shall hereupon order such
petition to be filed with the City Clerk who shall Immediate
y make and publish in the official paper notice for the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27


City has lien for special assessment and may sell or as
sign such lien held by said City, otherwise take such
action as will protect the interest of the City
SECTION ia. COUNCIL MAY ISSUE CERTIFICATES
OF INDEBTEDNESS The Council is hereby authorized in
anticipation of the levy and collection such
whether divided into nstaments not to issue Certi
Gates OF Indebtedness on the Permanent Improvement Re-
vovng Fund payable at such time and such amounts
IN the Judgment of the Council the said assessments will
provide for which Certificates shall bear interest at rate
not exceeding SIX cent payable annually on
the 9th day of October and have attached
resentng each years interest Such Certificates shall be
and shall state upon their face for what
pose they issued and that they are payable out of the
permanent Improvement Revolving Fund and shall be
signed by the Mayor and countersgned by the City Clerk
under the seal OF the City, and be in denominations of not
more than One Thousand Dollars EACH Such warrants
be used In making payments contracts for the
mens Tor which the made may be sold
Tor for not less than par value thereof and the
ceeds credited to the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund and used for paying for said Improvement and
certificate of Indebtedness shall be assgnabe The Citv
treasurer shall keep proper record of the Post Office adj
OF the holders of all certificates issued as
1t shall be the duty of the City Treasurer to paw such
thcates and interest coupons they mature and are
sened Tor payment out of the fund on which thew are
drawn and to cancel the when paid Any indebted
ness created by the issuance of any such certificates shall
not be deemed part of the total indebtedness of the Civ
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

the assessment.
SECTION 1872 WARRANT DELIVERED TO CITY
TREASURER All warrants issued for the collection of
special assessment by the City, herein authorized
shall be delivered by the City Clerk to the City
practicable after the said has been
confirmed and established The City Clerk shall in each in
stance take receipt for such place the
on fle
SECTION 1853. TREASURER TO ORDER NOTICE ON
WARRANT Upon the receipt of any for the col
lection OF special assessments the City Treasurer shall
forthwith give notice by publication in the official news
paper that such warrant his hands for collection briefly
describing its nature the improvement for which the
ment made and the territory embraced in
ment Such notice shall require all persons interested to
make payments within thirty days from the date of such
notice Said notice shall also that the or any
person interested in lot parcel of land assessed
and described in such assessment his election and
written request the assessment in annual install
ments as provided for.
SECTION 1854. NOTICE OF ELECTION BY PROPERTY
OWNER Any person desiring to pay such assessment in
nsalments condition precedent exercise of such
right SHALL within thirty days after the publication of the
notice provided for in the preceding and before such
assessment becomes delinquent make and file with the City
Treasurer In duplicate written notice of his election to paw
such assessment in annual stamen recognize and
to the regularity of said assessment the same
the first instamen then due and payable and failure
to file such notice and pay such first nstamen the whole
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-31
THREE SHIPS UNFRAMED
French G'Os Tells ~ Fat,
Of Algerian, I"uisian . aud SiIius.

PARIS. March 3u-The following OH
cial account ot the sinking OF the French
steamship Algerian on November 20 IL
given out hv Ia. French Government:
THE Algerian Wa .n route from
Tunis FIR Marseille. when "A .uhinar;ne
Fred on her without Warming. The
steamer stopped at the 'irst shot. hut Tn.
submarine continued To- fir. on her until
she sank. and then fired ON the lii-tuats
n!led with shipN'ccked persons. ON ac-
count OF this uu'y ,.gh, IF the thirty.
seven men on b.Eiri m. shin reached
land.
The submarine flew the Austrian rag.
The captain and second mate - the NJ
eerian were mortilly wounded by the
hrst shot. The Algerian Was rmed
n had a cargo uc wheat. oats and
wine"
An account 81 'uo svkur a.. the
French l!i-r Louisiana while red
near Hare r.s"utly Ws> given To-day
by the captain Ii- state. mat ne had
just con" To- his huub WHEN he f,l, a
shock. When he rushed on deck m.,n-
ber~ {. III" crew vcr" running to TN.
Duets. shouting that tn" ship had been
to-pedoed.
The torpedo evidently struck the en-
CINE and boiler compartment Tn. Vessel.
which wa. uuarIned and unwarued Of
the attack, sank IN fifteen minutes.
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SEPARATE TRIAL GIVEN.
kicnsic, BrOnk horst aud Urcituuu
Win n Point In CONT.

Dr. Herbert kienzlc, E,ugclbcti Bronx
horst and Max Brrituut, u cousin of
Edward y. Rreiiung. the banker. won
their hight in the United States District
Court Yesterday for the severance OF
their ease from tho indictments charg.
Ug them with participating in tho con-
spiracy IN which Lieut. Robert Fay.
his brothnr-in-law, Walter Scholz. and
Paul bacche are said to have planned
to blow NJ ships bearing munitions to
the Allies and 10 commit murder and
assa ult on the high seas
kienzle, Breitung and %Bronkhurs,.
through their a%ttorneya. John u StaHch-
field and Benno Loewy, con,ended that
tho case against them was based on
manufactured evidence ana that their
trial with Fay and Scholz, who had
made confessions, would prejudice the
minds OF the jurors. In his opinion,
handed down Yesterday, Judge Mayer OF
the Federal District court ruled that
the three defendants wefr entitled Ia
IA separate trial AZ u matter of justice.
The trials Of Fay. Sclioiz and Daeche
viii probably be begun early in April
and III" trial Of the three other de-
PENDANTS viii follow. unless tho Govern.
ment's ease against the maiIl cOnspira-
tors fails through.