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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17

Great Northern, Northern
Pacific and Burlington
Routes May Merge.

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. s17.-Merger
Of the Great Northern. Northern Pa
ciftc and Burlington railroads into
one great transAcontinental system,
shortly after governmental control is
relinquished this month, was FORE
cast in high railroad circles, here to-
day. 1t is reported that the merger
is being planned along lines conceived
by the late James J. Hill.
The merger was actually complet-'
ed by James j. Hill when he was in
control Of the roads, but it was dis
solved because. iit is understood, the
federal government regarded the
combination as illegal. It is claimed
that legislation before congress and
the present government attitude
would not prohibit the merger.
The three roads have combined
mileage of $1,000. Itrhas been stated
here that one reason for the merger
is to take care Of 100000, 900 in
Burlington bonds which fall due in
1921. -e
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
Liquor Washed Ashore;
Male Population OF
Village intoxicated

London, Feb. 17.-virtualy the en-
tire male population Of the village OF
Lgrana. near Ferrol. Spain, was in.
a state of helpless intoxication' for
three days recently, the fishing indus
try and all other work being at a
complete standstill, according toe
Madrid dispatch.
Owing to the stormy weather, sit
says, "a number Of cases of spirits
laden on incoming vessels had been
washed overheard. The casks were
picked up by fishermen, small trades
men and mechanics, who. after sell
ing part of the wreckage, assem- bled
in building and consumed dozens
of bottles Of brandy. rum and other
spirits. The orgy lasted for six hours,
at the end of which time the whole
crowd was found lying in huddled
heaps about the floor In an uncon-
scious condition. is 3 8 a 5sSSt,4
"The value Of the liquor consumed
is estimated at f1,500. There are 5x0
patients ranging from l6 to 20 years
OF age in the hospital 5s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
BIDDING FOR
SHIPS Will Be
MORE SPIRITED
Many Smaller Ship Owners
Are Expected TO Take
Part Today.

Washington. Feb. 17.-Because in
dtvidual ships and not groups were
to be offered, shipping board officials
expected bidding today in the con-
tinuatton of the auction, sale Of the
fleet of former German passenger
liners to be much more spirited than
on yesterday. The vessels to be auc-
toned singly included the largest and
finest in the fleet, among which are
the Leviathan, George Washington,
Martha Washington, De Kalb, Won
Steuben, Mount Vernon and Aga
memnon.
Bidding yesterday was confined
chiefly to the larger ship owning
corporations who only were able to
handle a transaction such as a group
sale contemplated. With the vessels
put UP one at a time. officials expect
edsm many smaller owners to bid: thus
sinsurtRg moro competition and bigger
offeru.f s - - IL, Z .ssffEI3aN
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
REPUBL LlCAN STATE CONVENTION
C0NVENES WITH 500 DEL ATE
PRESENT; !; IWll CHELL OPENS MEET
WILSON ABLE TO N
ATTEND CABINET
MEET, SAYS HIS
PHYSICIAN TODAY

Washington. Feb. President
Wilson continues to show improve
ment and was UP early today, shaving
himself and going about his usual
routine, Rear Admiral Grayson, his
ment was prompted by published re-
ports that the president had a relapse
last night and that DR.. Francis x.
Dercpm. Philadelphia specialist, had
been hurriedly summoned to the
White House for a midnight confer
ence. g -tt
Dr.. Grayson said he had not been
in communication with DR.. Dercum
since Saturday, when the latter visited
the White House and found the presi-
dent making steady progress.
The presidents cabinet probably
will not meet this week, DR.. Grayson
said, but he added that IL the presi-
dent desired to call one his physician
would not object, S, '
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17

!. Chicago, Feb II 17.-Prisoners in the
Cook county Jail will witness execu-
tioIs in spite Of protests made by
women, public officials and others.
Sheriff Peters announced today. Jack
O'Brien will be hanged Friday for the
murder Of a policeman and the pro-
cedure will be the same as in the
hanging Of Rafaello Durrage about a
month ago., O'Brien will be executed
with the prisoners in surrounding
tiers of cells looking on, the sheriff
said. II
THE mere hanging ,or a. particular
subject is not meant to punish that
subject alone" said Sheriff Peters,
'but the real object is to punish the
criminal class. II capital punishment
means anything at all, it is deterrent
to further crime and an example to
others. The very class it is intended
to reach are those confined in the Jail.
<. II will pursue the same policy with
regard to the execution of O'Brien as
I did I'M that Of Durrage."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
DANISH CABINET 81
HIGHLY HONORED
in COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen. Feb 16.-(Monday)
N. H. Hansen. minister in tie
Danish cabinet and recognized DAN
ish leader in the struggle of Schles-
wig for restoration to her mother
country. received a remarkable pub
lie reception upon his arrival. here to-
night after the successful election in
the first plebiscite- zone. More than
10000 persons assembled at the ST.
tfon to greet him and when he alight-t
ed he was picked up and borne
through the streets on the Shoulders
of his admirers. A band OF, trained
singers carrying lanterns bearing the
colors OF Denmark marched at the
hetad OF the procession.
Hansen addressed great crowd
in Axel Square In which government
and municipal officials parisipated.
He expressed his graft ficatton over
the Outcome Of the pIebisetfe. IN the
first zone and, referring to- the ap-
preaching eiectton In the second zone
said he wanted only ITO see Denmark
get as far south into Schleswik as
Danish hearts are beating
Long after the reception was con-
cluded, crowds continued 10 parade
the streets. They proceeded to the
palace where the king made an ad-
dress.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
EARNINGS ENCFsEAsED.

81. Paul, Fob. i Z. Minnesota gross
searnings Of the Minneapolis q st.
Louis. railroad were given ~ 32,esl.-
sss2 tor the lat slx months OF lel3.
responding period ID 1914, In . return
made today to the state tax commiss
sibn. The compAnyss taxes on the
late rstnrns were coinD ~ ~ 33s-
.Os& & 81 y a ssss 4
INC Duluth. lEsAbe & North0tn
road ID the first I'm t6s SASs gru =
Aear4in9s tAxesa N MIN IN
remittance of $See, x5 y ~ FecttSsa
today BY 3ta4eS ~ s1r,et Henry!
"a Rssirs.a "a. ~ Z sss ;;|I|
Snt A "a Il III -
;tcrel Is; fos r6aa !.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
SUSPIC ICION POINTS
TO LINDCREN AS
CONNECTED WITH
LA COUNT MURDER

01MlASRSHOlAS, DOUs C. tlIuc8
today witnesses for the defense in the
trial Of Ralph ]. LaCount. alleged
wife slayer. before Judge Steele. in
Hennepin county district court, di-,
rected suspicion in connection with
the murder toward Oscar Lindgren,
gardener at the c. J. Winton summer
estate and who is already under in
dictment with LaCount, charged with
the woman's murder.
Early in the session, Mrs. Ralph
Weyer, a neighbor Of the Winton's,
testified that LiEdgren had visited her
home at about 12:15 p. m. on the day
Of the murder. bringing n sack Of
sugar, and that he. had departed by.
the back door and walked In the fdi-
irection Of the LaC6unt cottage.
d A few minutes later Mrs Weyer
said Mrs. Paul Savage. the witness
who yesterday testified that she had.
tagc, left her home to- 90 TO the Win
ton residence. It was upon this visit
to the Winton home that Mrs. Savage
had heard the sounds she had de-
scribed in the tragedy cottage
Again during the morning session
Peter Anderson. . neighbor OF Lind
tgren, told Of tho gardeners apparent
excitement when the murder Of Mrs.
IaCount was discussed. dersons de-
his head at mention of the murder.
Y It remained for Allan Yovoll, s. 10 u
year-pld brother sf n the murdered
;girl, the last witness called Y by tho
defense this morning, to add another
link In the chain Of susptcion which
the defense ts seeking TO forge around
Lind " The lad Was . Visitor for
nine days IN tho Lac COUNT home. sss
S LindKresl, hessai cAne often "a the.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
GANG WORLD. OF !.
CHICAGO RECEIVES
TWO SEVERE SHOCKS

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Chicagos gang
world, which has not yet recovered
from the murder Of ''Mosey" Dnright,
king OF, the gunmen," three weeks
ago. received two more shocks, today.
"A grand jury returned four indict:-
Inents charging murder in the first
degree In connection with Enright's 8
death and the state announced 1t
would Gsk the death penalty. in each
case. Two Of those indicted, big
1 Tim" Murphy, former member Of the
Illinois legislature, and Mike Cor
rozzo, are presidents Of Chicago un-
ions. III g
The second shock. came when John
OBFien, sentenced to hang Friday
for the murder Of Policeman Richard
Burke. appealed to Governor Lowden
to save him and offered to reveal the
secrets Of gangland in an effort to
prove that he did not fire the shot
that killed the patrolman. 4 f6s(
L In his appeal, % Brien charges he
took the blame to save q relative
Of Enrisht. who promised to get
itwo-yeari sentence. With the gang
leader murdered and the sheriff pre-
pairing to hang O'Brien Friday IN the
presence Of 800 prisoners as an cob
siect lesson." =" the convicted man has
,kisen up hope IA hiA former friends
: o5rien's attorney announced later
ttl1et the governor probably would
grant q thirty day rdprleye t6 inves-
tiSAte the story. 81 sgsssss - 81 s, % y @ s. &
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KELLY OUT OF PRIsON.

London, Feb. 17.-Tom T. Kelly.
lord mayor-elect Of Dublin, was con-
ditionally released from Wormwood
scrubbs prison last night and taken
to the home Of a friend prior to his
removal to . nursing home. He had.
been under arrest since May 25, ISIS,
on charges. arising out of the Irish
revolt. ,s. fl4.4.
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HOLLAND Will !
. OFFER / | / j / ! TO [ \ GUARD ! ! ]
Y \! !
) Second Note Of the ( Allies ,
4 Will Be Answered With.
This Proposal.

The Hague. Feb. 17.-Holland win
Entente with regard to the status of
former Emperor William, by reiterat-s
ing her original position. refusing to
surrender him but acquiescing in the.
request to guard him closely, it was
declared here today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
TELEGRA RAPHIc BRIEFS
Philadelphia.-1w -1willie jackson de-
feated Jack Russo in six rounds, Il
Detroit.--BattlinE.. Levinsky won
the newspaper decision over Clay
Turner in ten rounds. 5-
Pittsburgh. DR.. Francis~ c. Phil
lips, widely known as an expert on
chemistry, died ct his homo here.

S&40A1k0tIyS ulOu II 'ElS mono u9E
Paris.-The French steamer ville
islands. in the Indian ocean, ana it is
believed that only % Of the 141
aboard we're saved.
Lima, Peru.-walter Pack. pilot,
and A.. Alta, both Americans, and
Octavio Epinosa, pilot, and Louis
Rovaretto. b Peruvialis,. were killed
when their airplanes collided.
Washington thousand Az
menians have been massacred in
Galicia in new attack by Mustafa
Komal's Turkish and Kurdish troops,
according, to advices received by the
Armenian national union:
Vienna, The statement made by
tho local Newspaper Der a Morgan
( (published in the United States Feb
- that by an announcement author
lied by the pope. the marriage Of
Divorces in :. Austrian Catholic
churches would be permitted. is in
accurate. ,Tj!5.
London--Great Britain, it was
learned today. has instructed Admir-
ali de Robeck at IConstantinople to
announce there that the Allies have
decided not Ito deprive Turkey Of
SConstantinople. If the persecution
Of the Armenians continues, however,
the admiral was instructed to say
the peace treaty with Turkey may
be considerably modified.
Pittsburgh-Fire early today de-
stroyed the business office Of the
Pittsburgh Leader. with an estimat-
ed loss Of $4,000 No cause for the
origin Of the fire has been deter
mined.
London-The Marquis of Bland
ford, son of the Duchess of Marlbor-
| ough, formerly Consuelo Vanderbilt
Of New York, was married this aft
ernoon to the Honorable Mary Cado-
gan, daughter of Earl Cadogan, at St.
Margaret's church. Westminster. The
wedding was the most important so
ctal event OF the kind since the mar
riage Of Princess Patricia of Con-
naught to Alexander RAMSEY, year
ago. ta.
Oshkosh, wis.-James G. Clark,
! president Of the Oshkosh Overall Co.,
/, one Of the pioneer, residents Of the
city and probably it's Oldest business
man. passed away at a local hospital
at the age OF "a. Heart trouble was
the cause.
r Annapolis, Md.-The rejection Of
the federal woman suffrage amend
ment by the house Of delegates was
made certain today when a ratification
resolution was defeated. "a to 65.
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Newspapers Comment.

= London, Feb. 16.-It Is impossible
to emphasize the importance and
gravity of the results which may fol-
low the supreme Allied councils re-
ply to President Wilson's note relative
to the Adriatic settlement, says the
Mail. s@ 2E
Reiterating its past condemnation
of the peace treaty, the Herald, labor
organ, interprets decisions concerning
the surrender of former Emperor
William, extradition of Germans ac-
cused of war crimes, and the future
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17
RECORD TAX TOLL
FOR MINNESOTA
WILL BE PAID

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 17.-Minne-
sofa property owners will have to
pay record tax total of $93,93S,OO
in 1920. it, was announced today by
State Auditor Preus. The average
rate is 54.63 mills. The rate last
year was 1886 mills and the total
tax was $72,299,OOO.
The uses for which the taxes are
levied. together with the 1918 com
parlson. are summarized as follows:
Last Year. This Year.
State ...... $6,107,00S $14.400,74s
County ..... 14,9O9,432 2O.456.17
Cities and
villages =. 21,s2s,ol4 27,452,s31
Townships 7,136,231 S,255,35l
schools $3.50, 22.233,446 26,373,509
vUo+,le oan',o, 900 Ar
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REP|'LY I lONl|OI||'El | I | |
FROM WILSON
NOT YET SENT
E! Efforts Being Made in Ger.
tain Quarters to Tone
Note Down.

Paris. Feb. 17.-AlthouEh the reply
OF the supreme Allied council to
President Wilson's note relative to
the settlement OF the Adriatic >qucs-
tion, was drawn up on Saturday. 1t
has not as yet been sent, according
to special dispatches from London.
Efforts are being made in certain
quarters to have it toned down. the
dispatches say, but all refer to the.
presidents note as q ''veto." state
ments from Washington notwith-
standing. a
4 In writing on this subject. "Per-
ttnax" Of the Echo de Paris, who is
exceptionally we'll informed, says the
postscript OF Mr.. Wilson'S memoran-
dunn from which the note was drawn
up contained, "the most brutal men
ace that II his warning was unheeded
he would withdraw both the treaty
Of Versailles and the AnElo-American
pact from the senate"
'.Pcrtinax" points out the Allies
are ION the horns Of dilemma"
and concludes:
1T Is only too obvious the Allies
will maintain their formula Of jan
uary 90" (Here the writer refers to
the virtual ultin1Atum sent to the
government Of Jugo-Slavia asking
that it agrees to the compromise pro-
posal relative to the sAdriatic or have
the treaty Of London carried into ef-
fect.)
Details Not Completed.
London, Feb. 1.-THE information
has been forecast, was decided upon
definitely by the Allied supreme
council today The details Of the
control Of the waterway, however.
have not been worked out. &'
Washington, Feb. 17.-President
Wilson, in his "memorandum" to the
Allies concerning their proposed Adri-
attic settlement informed them that
the United States might have to con-
slider withdrawing tho treaty of sVer-
sailles from the senate ii the Allies
went ahead with their plans without
the consent of the United States.
This statement was made officially
here today with the further state
ment that the American! position was
outlined not in the nature Of a threat,
but as statement of a situation Gre
ated "not by an act Of the American
government but by an act OF the
British, French and Italian premiers''
which would place the United States
in the position, IL it were party to
Ino tEedty VI ve1sdHeS .oL SuDSCrlplHB
through the pact to rights Of sover-
eighty and other agreements to which
It WAS opposed :
f1hctals Characterized as IAN abso-
Lutte falsehood" the statement OF
s.f s.fsA 'sAsrtin.x" In the Echo AZ Paris that
the postscript 81 MI. Wilson'S n emor-
,andum from which the note was
drawn up contained such threat.
! It was said that the presidents
message to the Allies was not an ulti-
matum: that it was in the form of a
MEMORANDUM" containing eight or
ten lines and that it set forth that the
United States would stand on the
agreement to which it was party
when the president was in Paris
Under this agreement the United
States was to be one of the five ma
tions to police the Adriatic.
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Continued on page S.
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Continued on page 6.)
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Annapolis, Md.-The rejection Of
the federal woman suffrage amend
ment by the house of delegates was
made certain today when ratification
resolution was defeated. "a to 65.,
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Totals !. ..7..2os,ls1 ses,sss.4o5
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Details Not Co1npletetl.

DetAB NOT COmpaeteU.
London, Feb. 1.-THE information
alization of the Dardanelles, which
has been forecast, was decided upon
definitely by the Allied supreme
council today. The details Of the
control of the waterway, however.
have not been worked out.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-17

Oshkosh, wis.-James G. Clark,
president Of the Oshkosh Overall Co.,
one Of the pioneer. residents of the
city and probably its oldest business
man. passed away at a local hospital
at the age OF "a. Heart trouble was
the cause. 4
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Paris. The French steamer Vile
d'Alger has been lost OF Reunion
in the Indian ocean, and it Is
believed that only % Of the 141
aboard were saved. N
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Washington thousand Az
menians have been massacred in
Galicia in new attack by Mustafa
Komal's Turkish and Kurdish troops.
according, to advices received by the
Armenian national union:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-11-04
GRAND PRAIRIE

Mrs. W. w. Harper Entertained the
Ladies' Aid last Thursday. A splen-
did dinner was served by the hostess
in the afternoon. A shower was given
Ida Holcomb, who expects to be a
bride in the near future.
The annual Halloween party was
held at the church last Saturday eve
ming. A splendid shadow play was
put on by the pupils Of the school
directed by their teacher Mrs. Skid
more, and several other stunts were
pulled off, after which supper was
served. <- ......
A number of the people from Get
chell Prairie attended the auction
sale held at the Alderman farm, this
coming Thursday, Nov. 4, Mrs.
Whitcher will have her sale.
Doris Whitcher of Valley City spent
the weekend with Harriet Whitcher.
Stella Martin of Valley City spent
the week end with Mrs. Ronzheimer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-11-04
1922
SEES SHORTAGE
OF AUTOMOBILES

NJ. B. Gilman, the Fargo dealer in
Dodge Brothers cars has returned
from a trip to the factory at De-
troit, Michigan, and to other automo-
bile manufacturing centers.
Mr.. Gilman reports that Dodge
Brothers plant is one OF two plants
which are building cars in as great
quantities as ever. Each day as reg
ular as "clock-work," 625 brand new
Dodges leave the final test and are
shipped. A few of these are boxed for
foreign shipment, but the greatest
number are scheduled for dealers in
this country This production of 625
cars per day has been maintained,
without variation for several months.
A large building program is under
way and which will, when completed
add over one and a half million square
feet to Dodge Brothers already enor-
nous plant. It is expected now that
these new buildings will be ready for
use some time in April.
Dodge Brothers have always main
tanned that nothing could ever affect
the high quality of workmanship and
materials for which their product has
become so well known. Their price is
established and rather than modify
this, their policy is to try to put in
greater and greater value. Price is
generally not considered in connec-
ton with Dodge Brothers car, but
rather the kind Of quality car Dodge
Brothers build and which bears the
name of builders who are jealous Of
their good name.
The sentiment the country over
seems to be that with the almost gen
eral closing down Of manufacturing
plants, that. as no cars are being built
the shortage of motor cars Of all kinds
will be greater than ever. Those
plants that are able the keep under
production are doing their dealers a
great service in being able to, furnish
at least, . few cars, and to keep their
organisation together. Many deal
ers, today are finding themselves with
absolutely no merchandise to offer
their trade.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-11-04
A REWARD OFFERED

People do not always feel in the
mood to enjoy theatrical performances
especially comedies. In fact they are
prejudiced before the play starts and
it requires exceptional efforts on the
part of the actors to cause them to be-
come interested. Their attitude seems
to be - now we are here and we
dare you to make us laugh. Knowing
this feeling on the part of some peo-
pie the management of the forthcom-
ing comedy "Are You a Mason" or
Glow Father Joined the Lodge" have
decided to offer reward to any one
who cannot be made to laugh at this
comedy when it is presented at the
Normal Auditorium Thursday, Nov.
18th (Armistice Day. The Ameri-
can Legion are doing everything pos
sible to make the event a success.
Word has just been received that
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Anderson have
decided to spend the winter in Sweden
and Rev. Moe will continue to occupy
their home until they return next sum-
mer sometime.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-11-04
LETT-MOE NUP-
TAILS WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday, October ~, 1920,
occurred the marriage of Larene Lett
to Arthur N. Moe, at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer
L. Lett. The ceremony was perform
ed at three o'clock, in the presence of
few relatives and friends. The hap
ply couple marched to the strains Of
Mendelssohn's wedding march, played
by Miss Ida Moe, sister Of the groom.
The bride wore navy blue dress,
embroidered in a cream colored de-
sign, and corsage Of lily Of the val
ley, and salmon pink rose buds. Aft
er congratulations, and a merry hour,
the guests were seated to bountiful
tire course dinner. The table was
prettily decorated with yellow chrys-
anthemums.
Mr.. and Mrs Moe left for their
honeymoon to different points in Iowa.
They expect to be gone two week.
They will be at home to their friends
after Nov. 10, in Valley City.