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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
NORTHWEST FARMER
MAN OF THE HOUR
(By the Associated Press)

Minneapolis, Apr. 10.-The farm
er of the northwest is the man to
whom the government is looking for
basic support in the war, according
to Geo. D. Dayton, of Minneapolis,
back today from Washington and
the south. The great need Of the
world is food, said Mr.. Dayton.
The Northwest Development
Committee of Minneapolis Civic
and Commerce association met to-
day to discuss agricultural prepar-
Iedness for war. The land depart
ment heads of the 500 line. G. N. and
N. p. were present or represented.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
Call To Colors of All Naval
Militia and Reserves Friday
President Signs War Resolution Following
Passage by House. -lnterned Ships Seized
---AN Citizens to Support Government:

WASHINGTON April 6-e United States Of America formally entered the
wod when Wilson signed the resolution declaring
the Of Of between this and the of Germany
Immediately afterwards the president issued proclamation calling all
loyalty the defend the
United States the world determination take what
President Wilson in his address characterized German challenge
Ito all mankind, her against humanity.
before
the
ming Of the conflict
The navy department Immediately upon the presidents called the
colors all militia and
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.
BREAKS WITH
UNITED STATES
Spain viii Take Over Diplo-
matte Interests in Austria
Hungary and Sweden the
Dual Monarchy's Interest
in This Country.
(By the Associated Press1

Washington, April 81 Baron
Erich Zwiedinek, charge of the Aus
tro-Hungarian embassy here, today
demanded his passports. By this act
Austro- Hungary breaks off diplo-
matte relations with the United
States.
Almost at the same time dis
patch was received from American
Minister Stovall at Berne, announc-
ing that relations had been broken
by Austria at Vienna on April 8, a
day after Ambassador Penfield left.
All American consular officials, as
we'll as diplomats will be withdrawn
from Austria Hungary and Spain
will take over the interests of the
United States in Austria. All Austri-
an consular officers as WE'LL as diplo-
mats will be withdrawn from the
United States.
It is presumed that the dual mon
archy's severance of relations was
done by handing passports to Amer
ican Charge Drew. American Am
bassador Penfield, who had left Vien-
ma on Saturday, probably did not
know of the governments action.
BY prearrangement, Spain will take
over diplomatic and consular inter-
ests of the United States in Austria
Hungary and Sweden was asked to
take over Austria's in this country.
Up to the time Charge Zwiedinek
asked for his passports no similar ac-
tion had been taken by Bulgaria and
Turkey-Germany's two other allies
and theor representatives here dis
claimed having any knowledge OF the
intention of their governments.
1t is expected here that they will
follow by breaking diplomatic rela-
tions. Austria's break with the Unit
ed States undoubtedly is the prelude
to a declaration of state of war.
Austria has subscribed, even II
only accidentally, to Germany's cam
paign of ruthlessness, although she
has not carried it out against Ameri-
can interests. 1t is considered that
it would be quite impossible to have
abroad in the United States on q
friendly status the diplomats and con-
sular agents of Germany's allies.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
ISSUE WARNING
AGAINST POOR
SEED POTATOES
(By the Asso ociated Press,

Crookston, MINI, Aprils 10. In
two special bulletins issued today BY
the Northwest School Of Agriculture
University Of Minnesota. urges that
the potato growers use the utmost
care in the selection Of their seed
potatoes this season, pointing to the
necessity Of Q large and pure-bred
crop. Planting q q ,'.pure seed plot
to- raise seed potato oas sfors stha; coming
year Il urged and Sthssco o.operat ationfoi
the Farmers Potato Shipping i asso-
citations to this end 10 asked.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
VIII Attend Funeral.

Washington, April 10.-Speaker
Clark selected the following commit
tee to represent the house at the
funeral; Representatives Norton and
Young, North Dakota; Candy. Dill
lon and Johnson, South Dakota; Aus
tin, Tennessee; Nichols, South Car
olina; Clark, Florida; Estopinal,
Louisiana and Booker, Missouri.
Mrs. Helgesen and the congress
sional committee will leave Thurs
day to take the body to Decorah, Ia.
for burial.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
SPECIAL ELECTION
FOR CONGRESSMAN
In First District to Succeed
Late H. T. Helgesen Will
Be Called.

Bismarck, April TO- Governor
Lynn ]. Frazier will call a special
election in the first district to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
Congressman Henry T.. Helgesen as
soon as he returns from New York,
where he gives an address Friday
night. He left for New York to-
night.
Surprise and much regret was ex-
pressed at the capitol when the
death of the congressman became
known.
Governor Much Grieved.
II am much grieved to hear of his
DEATH" said Governor Frazier. "His
death is great loss to the state. He
was a man who always had the well
fare of his state at heart; a man who
could be relied upon to do the right
thing. His place will sbe one which
the people of his district will find
difficulty in filing"
1t was believed that he was on
the road to recovery, tho his only
brother, A. T. Helgesen, who resides
in Fargo had been apprised that the
case was serious. The notification OF
the demise of the congressman came
as surprise to. the brothers family
being entirely unexpected.
Mr.. Helgesen was beginning his
fourth term in. the lower house Of
congress. .:z ..a5
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
HUNDREDS KILLED BY
MUNlTlON EXPLOSIONS
DYNAMITE ENOUGH
TO DEMOLISH
CENTER OF CHICAGO
(By the Associated Press)

Chicago, April 11.-Four men are
being held~by the police today pend.
ing further investigation of an al
legged plot to blow up four of the
largest buildings in the downtown
section. A watchman found them
trying to force entrance to the base.
ment of West Side bank.
It is said the men had enough
dynamite, when captured, to elbow
up" the central business section OF
the city.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
MARRIED MEN
MUST LEAVE GUARD
{By the Associatsd Press)

~ (By tne ASsUC1ateu FreSSJ
Chicago, April 11.--National
guardsmen who have families de-
pendent on them must leave the ser-
vice regardless of any desire to re-
main on duty according to an order
issued today by Major General Thos,
Barry, commanding the central de.
partment of the United States army
This order suspends
This order supersedes the rule
which made retirement merely priv.
ilege.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
SEVEN BILLION
DOLLARS FOR WAR
(By the Associated Press)

Washington, April 1.-THE wal
financing bill, providing for $5,000,.
600, 900 in bonds and $4,000, 600
in treasury certificates, was unani;
mously reported for passage today in
the house by the ways and means
committee. ~
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
GERMANY STOPS
MAIL SERVICE
tBy the sociatsd Press,

Berlin, April 10, via London, April
H Germany has stopped all mail
service both direct and indirect be.
tween, this ficountfyssnd, the United
States. TelegrAphs service also haa
been stopped.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12

For motor fire apparatus a nom
skid cushion tire has been invented
that resembles, two round tires set
close together and with the sides OF
the groove marked with staggered
indentationS.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12

Chester, Pa, April 10.-Three
explosions occurred today in the
Aetna plant of the munitions
works at Eddystone. Fifty per-
sons are reported to have been
killed but the president Of the
Baldwin Locomotive Works de-.
nies stories of deaths and injur-
les. -
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
BREAKS
RELATIONS WITH
GERMAN EMPIRE

(By the Associated Press1
London, April '14.:-Di Diplomatic re
lations between Brazil and Germany
have been broken, according to the
Evening News.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
UNfiyD STATES DECLARES WAR AGAINST GERMANY
CALL TO AMERICAN.
CITIZENS.

Washington, April 6.-Presi-
dent Wilson also signed the proc
lamation of the declaration of a
state of war, and calling upon
American citizens to give sup
port to all measures Of the gov
ernment.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
At Eddystone Ammunition
Factories in Pennsylvania
First Reports Give Fifty
as Number Killed Later,
Fifty to Three Hundred
Bodies Placed in Long
Piles.
(By the Associated Press)

Chester, Pa, April 1O.-The
number of dead in the Eddystone
explosion is estimated this after
noon at 1875 to $50. Three hum
dred others have been injured.
Railroad official says the dead
number 800. This cannot be
confirmed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12

!. Preparations for assembling
an army numbering eventually
two million men were begun by
the war department and con-
gress tomorrow is expected 1o
begin consideration of measures,
definitely deciding on methods
Epf creating this great force.
Speaker Clark had signedthe,:
resolution soon after it paAsed
in the early hours of this morn
ing and Vice-President Marshall
had signed it soon after the SEN
ate convened at noon. The en-
crossed copy was sent at once to
the White House. It was wait
ing for the president when he
returned from a short walk with.
Mrs. Wilson.
In statement approving the
army plan presened to congress
by the war department, the pres
ident said:
The hope of the world is that
when the European war is over,-
arrangements will have beeH,
made composing many of the
questions which have hitherto
seemed to require the arming of
nations"
With the proclamation of war be-
tween the United States and Ger
many now issued the probability oG
other American nations joining tfniss
republic in hostilities is pointed 10,
in today's dispatches.
Brazil and the little republ5c: OF,
Cuba are American nations likely
to enter the war following the action
Of the United States.
Appeals for American expert ad-
vice and other assistance in prose-
cutting the war are coming from some
Of European belHgerents. Reports
from Russia indicate that an Amert-
can commission of national charac-
ter would be welcomed there to CO.
operate in financing munitions and
transportation operations.
Italy likewise is welcoming Amerf-
can cooperation and the hope is ex-
pressed there of help from the Unit
ed States in the way of credit, food
and increase in means of ocean
transportation.
In the field of. military operations
the French have made further pro-
gress in one section Of the present
battle front. x<s,
Washington, April 6.-The reso-
luton declaring that state of war
exists between the United States and
Germany, already passed the senate,
passed the house shortly after o.
clock this morning by a vote Of s73
to SO. 4.
President Wilson will sign the res,-
olution as soon as Vce-Presfdesuk
Marshall has attached his signatures
In the senate. It formally aeeeptss
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-04-12
OPERATED BY

New York, April 10.-It was stated
here today that the Eddystone Am
munition company at Chester was
organised BY the Baldwin Locomotive
company, but afterwards was turned
over to Russian interests and is op-
Grated by Russians now. The COM
pany, it was said, was making 3-inch
and 15-pound shells.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS
"RObinI Hood"

When Walker-Stevens Opera COM
pany presents the eHer-popular and
tuneful opera of JOY and gladness.
robin Hood" at the Metropolitan
Wednesday night. the baritone role
of Little .1nhn" will he sung by James
Stevens. who was especially selected
by the management. because Of his
successful and spirited singing Of this
important part. Mr.. Stevens has sung
Little John" SO many times that his
name is now associated with this role
and its delightful song Brown Oc-
tober Ale" and this makes the an
nouncement of his engagement by the
Walker-Stevens company M of un-
usual interest and importance.
The operate work of Mr.. Stevens
covers a successful career on both the
grand and light opera stages. He be-
gan his singing. in opera. with the
famous Andrews Opera company, one
of the best known American organi-
cations. and since Their has appeared
in all Of the standard grand operas
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

Stevens in the de Koven Opera COM
pany's presentation of Robin Hood
was one of the prime favorites.
Though many of the songs of Robin
Hood carry by their own weight Of
beauty, without doubt, James Stevens
increased the popularity of his solo. as
his high baritone is one of the most
appealing voices we have ever heard"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

and the better and more tuneful Of
the lighter compositions. Mr.. Stevens
was selected to sing the role Of Little
John when the de Koven Opera COM
pany appeared. by special invitation,
and sang Robin Hood" at the Greek
theater Of the University of Califor-
mia. He was also a member of the
de Koven Opera company during its
long season Of Rob Roy at the
Liberty theater. New York city, and
sang the title role Of that opera.
The New York Herald. in a critical
comment on Mr.. Stevens work, said:
James Stevens made one of the real
successes of the performance in sing
ing the role Of Rob Roy. While his
appearances in New York have been
many in the past two or three years
he has never been heard to better
advantage The Denver Post criti-
cism. written by Of. w. w" when the
de Koven Opera company sang robin
Hood" in that city, said: Among the
men, James Stevens as Little John,
was the favorite. He has the person
atty that always wins and further he
sings admirably" The San Francisco
Chronicle said Of Mr.. Stevens:
Brown October Ale.' sung by James
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
WOMEN FL0CKlNC TO THE POLLS
AND THEIR BALLOTS MAY AGAIN
Be DECIDING ELECTION FACTOR

Women as we'll as men were flock
ing to the polls today to record their
choice in the election Of members Of
the board of education in 1ndepend-
ent School District No. / of Grand
Forks
The women's vote practically de-
cided the election last veal and a
repetition of that election would not
be unexpected.
will close promptly at 5. Much in
terest in the election was manifested
by the large number who had cast
their votes at a comparatively early
hour today.
Stickers are being used for the NAM
ing of candidates and voters were also
registering their choice by filing in
the names of other persons whom
they desired to be elected.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
COMPANIES
WILL BE ENROLLED

New York, April lathe immedi-
ate enlistment Of 5.233 persons for
duty in the quartermasters' section of
the enlisted reserve corps has been
authorized by the war department for
the department of the east. according
to announcement here today.
The, call is for the complete equip
ment Of eighty wagon companies of
twenty-seven wagons each; forty auto
mobile truck companies; seven COM
plete bakery companies, and in'addi-
ton varied orga nizations of miscel-
laneous trades and occupations neces-
sary for the maintenance Of an army
in the field or equipped ready for Her-
vice.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good for
Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard-plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. You
can now get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the plas-
ter and without the blister.
Musterole does It. 1t is a clean.
white ointment, made with oil Of
mustard: 1t is scientifically prepared,
SO that it works wonders, and yet
does not blister the tenderest skin.
Just massage Musterole in with-the
finger tips gently. See how quickly
it brings relief-how speedily the
pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis. tonsilitis, Group .ot stiff neck,
ton, pleurisy, rheumatism, ~1umbago,
pains and aches of back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds of the chest
lit often prevents pneumonia).
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

Members are being named from
the even number wards Of the city to-
day-the Second. Fourth and Sixth
and also a member from the Third
to fill out the unexpired term of
Herman Luck, who has removed from
the city.
A. ID. Skinner, present member from
the Fourth ward, and Mrs. James Col
Inns, from h Sixth, are candidates
for reelection, and City Justice Of
the Peace r. ]. Purcell is running
for the place in the Second ward with
the support Of T. c. Griffith. present
incumbent, who Is not seeking re-
election. Louis Rosoff is also running
for the board in The Second ward.
Ballots were being cast at the same
polling places used at the last city
election day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

Mrs. Rand Burled-rhe funeral of
MRS. Alice P. Rand. former resident OF
Grand Forks, who died Friday at her
home, 1916 Humboldt venue Min
neapolis, was held today in Mime
apolis. Miss Mary Rand, the only sur
viving child of the deceased, lives in
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

State Nurses to Mcet-The North
Dakota Nurses association will hold
it's Fifth annual meeting at Devils
Lake on April 18 and 10. A number
of Grand Forks nurses will attend,
including Miss Jennie Mahoney, state
inspector of, nurses training schools,
and Miss Leila Halverson, both of
whom are to appear on the program.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
EVIDENCE
OF CERMANY'S
MEXICAN PLOT
Contained in Diplomatic Re-
ports Passing Through
Washington.

Washington, April 16-Further evil
dence Of German activities in Mexico.
spreading anti-American and anti-En-
tente propaganda and exertinS Ger
mar influences upon the Mexican
government. are contained in diplo-
matte reports passing through here to
European capitals.
Local Man HQnored--J. M. Hancock's
appointment as a member of the gem
eral munitions board, recently Great
ed and announced by the Council of
National Defense Of Washington, was
confirmed in a letter received by MIR.
Hancock's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Hancock, South Sixth street. Mr..
Hancock is one of the 15 army and
navy officers Of the 20 men making up
the board. He has been designated
as paymaster.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

Bray in Africa-John p. Bray, for
mer Grand Forks resident, who has
for years been in the United States
consular service. has arrived at Jo-
hannesburg, South Africa. according
to word received by local friends.
Previously Mr.. Bray was stationed as
United States consul at Singapore,
Malay peninsula.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

a Bangs to Give Address-Attqrney T.
r. Bangs of Grand Forks will give the
main address at the big patriotic mass
meeting to be held at the Fargo<audi-
torium Thursday. April 10, by way Of
celebrating Loyalty day. A mammoth
parade will be one of the big features
of the day in Fargo.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
City Briefs

xcf Society or News Items, oau 4. ~,
~ OF 1901 EE1-1tats 100. For A6vee.
sas1ae: Circulation, Stationery, Job
eao 8ookkeepine Department.. CAL
9atAse Phone 500. = -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

Altogether now boys and boost:
United, we hump; while knockers
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

Back In Omco-Dr. Fletcher wishes
to announce hat his office is open for
business.-Adv.
Bismarck Visit0r@. M. Wilson Of
Bismarck was visiting friends and
t~ransacting business in Grand Forks
today.
Cooperstown visitors-H. A. Brown
town, were in the city today on . bust.
ness trip.
Real Estate Transfers John 9.
Doe Co. he's sold for Flora ]. Lucas,
the residence property known as lot
10, in block ~. McCormack's addi-
tion.-Adv.
Hero From Loma-L. P. Benedist
and G. NJ. Benefits, both Of Iona, N.
D.. were looking after business inter-
ests in Grand Forks today.
Completes Course-George Phelps
Of the Frank Waterbury company Of
this city. has returned from st. Paul
in engraving.
cit
Now 10 tne Tme to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our illus
trated catalogue with special price
list On surplus trees. Oscar Wick,
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks. Minn.-Adv.
Dressnaking-we take pleasure in
announcing that we have added to
u establishment a dressmaking de-
partment. which. will DO in charge Of
an experienced dressmaker. This will
enable US to give our patrons most
excellent service In this line. speci-
atty Shop, S11 South Third street,
N. w. 48, Tri-state s45-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

We Will arrange to build a fire.
proof garage on the vacant lot on the
N. e. corner Of court house square.
city, providing satisfactory lease can
be made to responsible party. Will
build to suit lessee. Feetham T.
Feetham, Attorneys.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16

U%ndergocs Operation-Mrs. John
Brown, 1912 Dell avenue, underwent
a serious operation at the Deaconess
hospital this morning. She rallied
nicely and this afternoon is reported
resting easily.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
Swans statue Of Mrs. Bsissevain.

Swans statue of Mrs. Beissevain.
"Forward out Of error,
Leave behind the night;
Forward through the darkness,
Forward into light"
The above little four-lined poem
embodies the whole sentiment Of this
carefully moulded and most express
sive statue of Inez Milholland Boisse-
vain, the ~suffragist. who died while
fighting for the cause.
The figure is by Paul Swan,
sculptor, painter and dancer. In his
studio he has many works Of art
fashioned by his own hand-statues,
paintings and other treasures. Paul
Swan Is known principally for his
graceful dancing, but only a few peo-
pie know him as an artist.
Many prominent suffragists who
knew Mrs. Boissevain have expressed
great interest in this symbolic statue.
Some who have seen it claim for it
the personification Of Mrs. Boisse-
vain's life and ideals.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-28

Il has met all corners in its class and
faithfully holds its own, II has a
record second to uone at
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-28

stock show and Fair at Mes.
perez July 1S-fo.TelI your friends
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-26
MILLIONAIREs ARE
PLANTING GARDENS

Pasadena, Cal. May 24.-The
world famous Orange Grove avenue.
the two-mile street OF Pasadena mil
lionaires. is to be turned into a vege-
table garden. Hulett c. Merritt. who
Is rated at several times a million
aire. is the first property owner on
the avenue to sacrifice his flower
gardens for potatoes. beans and vegc-
tables. Other property owners have
signified their intention Of doing
likewise.