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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
KIDNAPPED BOY
OF BANKER IS
FOUND IN WELL
Body Of 14-1nonths-old Lad
Found After Long
Search.

Springfield, Mo-, June 9.-The body
If Lloyd Keets. IA months old son Of
J. Holland Keets. wealthy banker.
was found in a well. on the Crenshaw
farm near here today.
The body "a wrapped In q WON
ans undershirt, according to the re-
port. and apparently had been In the
well several days. 80,
A deserted house on the CrenShaw
farm was said to have been headquar-
tors by the band which also planned
to kidnap G. A. Clement, .aaSt Louis
munitions maker.
The Keets baby was stolen from the
family home near here on the night
Of May 8. His parents had rome to
a dance and the baby was left with
a nurse and older son.
The finding of the body brings to q
tragic end the exhausting search that
Keets. his friends and, police authors
ties have conducted. through h
Ozark mountain regions surrounding
Springfield where 1t was supposed
nappers. -" +s ..
Within q few hours after the child
was taken from his parents home.
letters were received by Keets. agree
ing to the return of the baby, alive.
provided ransom of $4,000 were
paid. and no attempt to arrest the
k~idnappers was made. This was to
be paid by the father, to unnamed
persons who would meet him at a
designated spot, but hours. and days
Of waiting at the place and Of a thor
ough search, failed to reveal any
trace Of the abductors.
The police have made eight arrests.
OF these one. q former policeman, re-
Gently engaged as a jitney driver ad-
mitted to the authorities that he had
been retained by an alleged Chicago
blackmailer, to drive the abductors
to the home of a wealthy jeweler,
whom two of the men first arrested
claim was the intended victim Of the
band. The other men under arrest
have refused to talk, except to deny
terry :
A letter seized by the police, and
admitted to have been written by one
Of the men under surveillance. impli-
Gates a number Of men said to be
prominently known in Springfield.
who are alleged to have been men,
bers of the kidnapping band.
In years past, m~oonshiners, bands
Of thieves and others held rendezvous
in the almost inaccessible backwoods.
near Springfield and the Keet kidnap-
ping aroused the fear that the former
haunts Of the lawbreakers might
bands. With the belief that perhaps
such q band had established itself
near at hand citizens Of Springfield
and police authorities Joined in the
search for the missing baby, only to
be baffled at every turn. with the
finding OF the body yesterday. as the
eliminating point in the mystery.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
IS MADE.

Washington, June 8.-Good pro-
gress is being made by the joint COM
mittee of four railroad brotherhood
leaders and four railway executives in
settling minor differences growing out
Of the general agreement for a basic
eight-hour day. according to a state
ment made today by w. N. Doak, vice
president Of tho Brotherhood Of Rail
way Trainmen.
A. great number Of pending ques.
tons have already been stttled and
are being applied to the different in.
dividual schedules, the statemen,
says. Among these is the question
Of working yardmen as to meal hours
day and night schedules and the as.
signment of new work after the ex.
piration Of the eight hours PERIOD
says the statement.
"This committee will a~bsolutel,
prevent any controversies between
employers and employees growing our
Of the settlement Of any question, be-
cause it has absolute authority to set
tie any problem growing under thu
award"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
%SEPARATORS ARRIVE
FOR COUNTY FARMERS

A full carload Of cream separators,
consigned to G. Kindred, local repre-
sentative Of the sharples Cream Sep
arator company, has just been receiv-
ed here for distribution in Grand
Forks county. About a dozen Of the
separators will go to points outside
this county, but the rest will be used
by farmers in the immediate neigh
borhood Of Grand Forks.
Local creamery me considered the
announcement of the arrival Of a
carload of ~separators an encouraging
sign that farmers more and more
realize the profits which can be de-
rived from dairying and cattle rails
ing. Gradually, the farmers Of Grand
Forks county are coming to the con-
clusion that there are other and just
as important tasks needing energetic
attention as the raising Of a wheat
crop, and among them is the dairy
ing industry. Farmers believe that
cattle raising and production Of dairy
articles will be the cornerstone of the
agriculture of the future.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
GERMAN LUTHERANS
TO CELEBRATE THE
DAY OF REFORMATION

On Sunday, July 1, a joint celebra-
ton of the 400th anniversary Of the
beginning of the Reformation in Ger
will be conducted by the Ger
man Lutheran congregations of Grand
Forks and vicinity. A large gathering
is expected. Invitations have been
extended to the congregations at
Thompson, Hillsboro. Niagara, Graf
ton, Crystal, st. Thomas, Fisher,
Mimi, Euclid and Wylie. Plans are
not complete at present, but the cele-
bration is to take place in one of the
parks of Grand Forks with two festi-
val services. a German service in the
morning and German-English service
in the afternoon. Rev. F. Wohlfei,
of st. Thomas. N. d., Rev. A. Rub
bert Of Kramer, N. D.. and the local
pastor. Rev. H. F. Buegel. will be the
speakers of the day. A collection for
the jubilee fund of the general synod
Of Missouri. Ohio. and other states
will no taLop I'm
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
rs DEAD.

Unga, Alaska. June 9.-There died
recently at this city. one of the far
southwestern ports Of the territory,
h dea among the true Alaskan
pioneers, Capt. Isaac HUXLEY. in his
seventy-ninth year.
Other Americans may have been in
the territory o month or 30 longer
than the captain. but none were 30
true to the land Of their adoption for
in his fifty years Of residence he Wis
he made q voyage to the west coast
m a c%odfshins schooner returning
Immediately.
Capt. Hubley's experience in the
north was an exceedingly interesting
one. He came first on the. u. 8. 8.
Torrent. which was sent north in 1857
to establish q military post at Homer,
on Cook inlet Beside the omcers,
soldiers and their wives and children,
the vessel carried a number of horses.
cattle, sheep. pigs and other necessit-
les for erecting an army post.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
TO GIVE
CONCERT SUNDAY
Fine Program to be Given in
Central Park Tomorrow
Afternoon.

Director E. L. Egermayer, director
of the Grand Forks Military band, has
arranged an exceptionally fine pro-
gram for a concert in Central park to-
morrow afternoon, beginning at 3
o'clock. The program is:
March, March of the Anzacs
Selection, Red Mill. Herbert
Cornet Solo, my Hero Chocolate
oOlOlef) .Straus
A. B. R~heinhart.
Waltz, "Tinkle Bell. ....... Rosner
Two-step, They're Wearing EN-
Higher in Hawaii" .Mohr
One-step. See Dixie First. Cobb
Intermission.
Mazurka Russo, La Czarine
Ganne
Fox Trot, "She's Dixie All the
Serenata egyptienne, "Amena"
Lincke
Characteristic, Indian War Dance"
Bellstedt
March, "Pennant Winners"
Star SDangled Banner.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
FINE POSITION GIVEN
FORMER FORKS GIRL
AT LOS ANGELES, CAL


Grand Forks friends Of Miss Gretch-
en- Gallinger, who formerly made her
home in this city, have been much in
terested in the announcement that
she has recently beer named assistant
city prosecutor OF Los Angeles, Cal,
under City Prosecutor Widney.
Miss Gallinger left here for Califor-
mia, shortly after her graduation from
the Central High school of his city,
ten years ago, and for several years
was employed by various attorneys.
During three administrations she
served as secretary. in the mayoralty
Office. and w years 6 completed a
law course at the University Of south
ern California. Her appointment as
deputy city prosecutor has been given
much publicity. and is claimed to be
a distinguishing honor hat has been
accorded to few women In the coun-
try.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
Majority Of Mail Carrying
Trains Affected by Chang
es Due June Is.
PARCEL POST
IN CARS
rs Railway Mail Clerks to be
Transferred to Fargo
From Other Points.

Sweeping changes. materially at
fecting the mail service at Grand
Forks, will go into effect Friday. June
Is, according to an announcement
made this afternoon by the office Of
the chief clerk of h railway mail
service at Fargo. One of the results
of the change will be to curtail the
service upon which Grand Forks bust
ness men have hitherto relied.
The following trains will be affected
by the new policy: No. 4, which now
carries mail from Williston to St.
Paul, will after June Is carry mail
only between Fargo and st. Paul, on
this train there will be no service be-
tween Williston and Fargo.
Train Nc. 9, which now maintains
mail service between St. Paul and Mi
not, will in the future carry first class
mail only as far as Fargo. Parcel post
will be carried to Grand Forks in bag
gage cars n be taken care of by
ordinary baggage men. There will be
no service between Fargo and Minot
on this train.
Train No. 80 which now runs be-
tween Minot and st. Paul with full
mail service will in the future carry
mail only between Minot and Fargo.
Train No. 20 between st. Paul and
Minot will experience no change in
its mail service. Train No. 10, carry
Ing mail between M1nOt ana st. Eaul,
likewise will be unaffected by the
change.
But No. 1. running from Fargo to
Minot, will not carry any mail be-
tween the latter point n Havre.
Blow to Grand Forks.
Local business men when asked
their opinion regarding the restric-
lions in the mail service, expressed
great dissatisfaction and were inclin-
ed to believe that the change, If
maintained very long, will prove to
be injurious to the business interests
Of Grand Forks and other cities with
in the district singled out for curtail-
ment.
simultaneously with the announce
ment Of changes in railway mail SER
vice. a statement was issued regard
ing the transfer of clerks.
The new arrangement will necessi-
tate an increase in the number of
railway clerks now stationed in Far
60. At the Office of the chief clerk 1t
was said today hat rs clerks will be
transferred, the greatest contingent
from Grand Forks.
From Larimore 5 clerks will be
transferred to Fargo. and from Dew
lis Lake only m Nineteen will! be
sent from Grand Forks, and OF these
II have families. 1t is possible that
other changes in the railway postal
STAFF will occur some time in the near
future.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
OVER 800 ATTEND PICNIC.

Harvey, N. D., June 9.-Nearly 40G
people attended the Better Acquain-
lance" picnic yesterday at the Duffey
farm near Esmond. Speakers at the
picnic were A. E.. Chamberlain and
B. H. C%ritchfield, both of the Dakota
Farmer, and County Agent Boyts Of
Benson county.
The Benson County Breeders asso-
citation, under whose auspices the pic
mic was held, is an organization of al
most 200 members and 1t owns 80
bulls which are passed around the
circuit. The organization is now
building up a Shorthorn breeding CEN
ter in Benson county that will become
one of the most important In the state.
made Of every town within 40 miles
Of McClusky in order to advertise the
picnic which is being held this after
noon at hat place.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
REGISTRATION WILL
NOT GO ABOVE $4,000
CONTINUED from page IL

more, National Guardsmen, now are
! n he federal service at Fort Lin
Of at least $500 may be explained.
OF the entire number registered,
49,144 are citizens or natives of
friendly countries; 6,041 are aliens.
$40 enemy aliens and ~ negroes. OF
citisens and subjects Of allied nations.
1926 have cited exemptions while
1921 have not.
in practically all of the counties today.
Where no intent to evade the law is
shown, no penalties are suggested. In
a majority of the cases lack Of knowl-
edge of the registration regulations
occasioned the omission. and the late
comers are being signed up and CIV
on their cards without any unusual
formalities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
Gen. PERSH[NC
WELCOMED BY
KING. GEORGE
More American Officers
Have Arrived in
England.

London. June General Pershing
was received this morning at Buck
ingham palace by King George. He
was presented to the king by Lord
Broke, commander Of the Twelfth
Canadian infantry brigade.
General Pershing was accompanied
to the palace by his personal staff of
IL officers.
After the formal. the king shook
hands with General Pershing and his
staff and expressed pleasure at well
coming the advance guard Of tho
American army.
A further contingent Of American
officers arrived at a British port to-
day on the steamer hat brought For
eign Secretary Balfour. The officers
were met by representatives of the
American embassy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
SAN SALVADOR
STILL CUT OFF
Countryside Suffered Much
Damage but Capita.
Fares Better.

Corinto, Nicaragua, June 9.-Tele-
graphic communication with Salvador
is still cut off and no authentic in
formation is available here as to the
loss Of life and property caused by
the earthquake and storm on Thurs
day night. Such advices as have
reached Corinto indicate great prop
erty loss.
1t is reported that Santa Tecla has
been destroyed and the surrounding
countryside for 80 miles devastated.
The city of San Salvador has been
badly damaged according to a cur
rent report.
The earthquake occurred at 9
o'clock Thursday night, and was &C.
companied by high wind and heavy
rain.
New York, June Damage done
by earthquake to the city Of San Sal
vador is not as great as was first fear
ed, according to cable messages re-
ceived today by Bloom Brothers. ifs.
cal agents in the United States for the
republic of San Salvador. The CEN
trail and W. parts of the city was
said to have suffered less than the
outlying portions and the suburbs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
JUSTICE c. N. COOLEY
WILL DIRECT MURDER
TRIAL AT WAHPETON

District Judge Charles NJ. Cooley
has been asked to preside at the trial
Of one Meske. charged with murder
in the first degree. at Wahpeton on
June 1S. 1t had originally been de-
cided to try the case earlier in this
month, but owing to the fact that
Judge Cooley was unable to leave
Grand Forks, another date was de-
cided on.
The trial of Meske Of Hankinson is
the only jury case on the docket of
the Wahpeton court. Judge Lauder
who is the defendants attorney, made
charges Of prejudice against Judge
Allen of Lisbon who was to have pre-
sided at the trial. and for that reason
1t was found necessary to ask Judge
Cooley to act as trial judge in this
particular case. No further postpone
ment is expected now,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
REMAIN RETURNS
TO LOCAL STATION

Recruiting officer c.. w. Hopkins
has been transferred to Fargo and
Chief Turrett Captain C. Reimann,
formerly of this city. who has been
touring the state for some time. has
again taken charge Of the Office in
The Herald annex.
Recruits enlisting At the Grand
Forks office recently are Fred Stanley
Of Jacksonville. Ill. and Henry Nell
o Bokelman of Massachusetts. who
has been employed in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
SECRETS
TO GERMANY IS
NOW A MENACE

Washington, June s-secre-
tary Daniels in q statement this
afternoon says: "'The navy de-
partnent has reason to believe
Information of q character most
valuable to the enemy and which
might prove most disastrous to
the navy has reached the enemy"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
WHEAT SPURTED
ON CROP REPORT
Prospect of Small Increase
Over 1916 Gives More
Strength.

Chicago, June e.-wheat ran up
eminent estimate that the total yield
in United States this season would
be only 10000, 900 bushels more than
that harvested in 1916. At an average
rate Of consumption this would not
allow to exceed $4,000, 900 bushels for
shipment to Europe. Efforts to pur-
chase on a very moderate scale caus-
ed the market to rise temporarily as
much at 16 cents a bushel but open
ing prices with July at a high point
of $40 and September at $1.97 were
followed by a reaction, the market
steadying at s cents advance over
Yesterday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
FIRST ARREST FOR
THE VIOLATION OF
REGISTRATION TODAY

Fargo, N. D.. June 9.-The first ar
rest for the violation Of the registra-
ton act will be made in North Dakota
this afternoon, according to an an
nouncement made by United States
Marshal Doyle. A western Cas- coun-
ty Austrian, reported to the marshal
by Sheriff Ross, is the man for whom
the deputies went at noon today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
JOHN REDMOND'S
BROTHER IS SLAIN
ON SOIL OF FRANCE

London, June Sit was unofficial
ly reported that William H. K. Red
mond, member of parliament for the
east division of Claire, and a brother
of John Redmond, leader of the Irish
Nationalist in the house Of commons.
has been killed on the battle front
in Eropco
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
EDITORS, TRIP CANcE1IEn

Saskatoon, Sask., June 9.-The
tour OF $50 American editors Of the
National Editors association through
the Canadian northwest has been
cancelled by war orders Of the Amer
lean government prohibiting special
or excursion trains.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
LINER ORDUNA DOCKS

An Atlantic Port, June 9s-The
British passenger ship Orduna ar
rived today, from the United King
dom. bringing IS passengers. The
ship was conveyed through the war
zone and for more than 1000 miles
Of her voyage by U. S. d%estroYers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09

Washington. D. c.. June s.-The
safe arrival Of Foreign secre-
tary Balfour at a British port brought
deep satisfaction to officials here who
surrounded his visit to this country
with greater precaution and secrecy
than probably ever prevailed before.
The newspapers especially, though
fully aware of MI. Balfour's move
ments, c~o-operated under voluntary
censorship to allow no mention Of Mr..
Balfour's route or time Of departure
to be published.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
LANCER SAYS SUNDAY
BASEBALL PLAYED FOR
MONEY MUST STOP

Bismarck, N. D., June 9.-Attorney
General LANCER today notified sheriffs
in the state that Sunday baseball play
ed for money is illegal, and he insists
that the officers Of the law stop any
efforts to stage such games tomor-
row.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
VlRClNIAN AND.
=. SUBMARINE IN
RUNNING FIGHT

At Atlantic Port, June "a run
ming fight with a German submarine.
in which forty-two shot were fred,
is reported today by the armed
American steamer, virginian.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
EARTHQUAKE GIVES
CAIRO, ILL.,, SHOCK

Cairo, Ill, June 9.-An earthquake
lasting several seconds, was felt here
today at 7:15 a. m. No damage has
been reported.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
MISSES RRANNON CHESTS.

Misses Eleanor and Lydia Brannon,
daughters of President A. F. Brannon
of Idaho university. former dean Of
the University Of North Dakota, are
guests at the home Of Rev. and Mrs.
Jonathan Watson.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
MIKE MOORE GUILTY

st. Paul, June e.-N[ike Moore
was found guilty of completely in
the murder Of Mrs. Alice Nc.
Qulllan Dunn. Tho jury vas out
As minutes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09

LESS DANGER OF STARVATION.
London, June Captain Charles
Bathurst, parliamentary secretary to
the food control department. speaking
At Guildford. said the immediate dan
ger Of national starvation had been
removed, thanks to the prompt and
generous assistance Of the United
States.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09

TWO KILLED INsToRNADo.
Memphis, Tenn. June 1.-Two per-
sons were reported killed by q tornado
last night at Kerrville. Tenn. Several
persons are missing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09

No portein-no casein; no casein-
no milk; not enough protein-not 80
muchA milk: also not enough feed
not 80 much food. ,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
INVESTS FIFTY NIILLION,

New York, June 81. p. Morgan
& Co.. have subscribed for $60,0OO,-
900 worth of Liberty Loan bonds, it
was announced today, of which
Drexel & Co., the firms Philadelphia
house, subscribed $40, 900, 900.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
NORWEGIAN STEAMERS SUNK.

London, June 9.-The Norwegian
steamers Sunniva and S%karpens have
been sunk by mines in the Atlantic
and 20 sailors drowned, according to
a statement by the Norwegian foreign
office, says an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
SECRETARY BALFOUR
SAFELY in ENGLAND
FROM TRIP TO u. S

London. June s.-Foreign Secretary
Balfour arrived today upon his return
from America at the head Of a Brit
ish mission. &
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09
At 81. Paul,s church

8 am. holy communion; 1880
a. m. morning prayer and sermon;
10 m. Sunday school. All seats free.
Strangers welcome. Rev. j. Watson.
rector.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09

Irkutsk, Siberia, June 9.-Eiinu
Root and others Of the American
commission arrived today and were
enthusiastically greeted.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-09

Star Spangled Banner.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-24
JUST AS We THOUGHT,
FOOD PRICES SHOW AN
ADVANCE SINCE WAR
Government Confirms Suspicion
That the Cost of Living Had In
creased, by Reporting an Ad.
vance Of Forty seven Per Cent.
81 A..nclA,rh Ptsss.


Wnshington Dot a. Food prices
as "a whole have advanced a. per cent
over the year before the war
Latest compilation Of prices. an
nounced today by the United States
bureau Of labor statistics shows prin-
cipaI articles Of food as a whole six
per cent higher on August ~, 1914,
Just after the outbreak of the war
than they we're on that date In 1918.
There was a drop 81 six per cent in
l9l5. hut in 1916 prices advanced "a
per cent aud during this year they
have jumped 81 pc" cent From July
tn August this year there was a two
ucr cent Increase IN the combined
prices Of the principal articles of
food
Flour prices iu August were ~
times what they were IN August 1918.
The Increase was 1870 per cent. Corn
meal advanced almost as much. with
an increase of l-0 per cent Pota-
toes advanced - per cent sugar 3
pcr cent hard g. per cent anh pork
chopr IS per cent During the year
ending August Do onions was the unN
article to decrease IN price. Corn
mra doubled iu price. flour advanced
90 per cont beans ae pct cent and
other Articles to- q lesser degree.