Murder trial grips Washburn bank story
In Washburn North Dakota on a Monday morning cashier F E Funk is dead and bank clerk W T Anderson is jailed on suspicion. The widow confronts him as he breaks down crying at her husband’s bier and he later denies the crime. The coroner’s jury rules Funk died by rifle fire from near Anderson's residence. The bank remains open under temporary management as investigations continue.
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Thos. McCann
George. Yackey
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Btato
First Senator to Be Elected by Popular Vote Adopted
The nation moves toward direct popular election of U S senators as states adopt the Seventeenth Amendment. In North Dakota the change mirrors prior practice with the next Senate seat to Gronna, whose term ends in 1915, and McCumber's ending in 1917. The successor will be chosen in the fall 1914 elections with June primaries selecting candidates.
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Nestos moves to revoke drugstore permits in Minot
Nestos aims to cancel liquor selling permits for A P Slocum Frank Gallagher Orison Poe A B Blakey S P Taylor and Paul V Maloy after hearings slated for April 24 25 and 26 Spotters have trailed these drugstores for weeks as a student co partnership begins a week of practical office experience posting books handling correspondence and more The class room project shifts to real world work and is highly popular at the school.
North Dakota Sees Conventions Bring Big Economic Boost
Convention visitors spend about 180000 yearly in North Dakota cities. The North Dakota federation of Commercial Clubs notes 14 285 visitors attend eighty two conventions, including state and inter state gatherings. Devils Lake markets itself as a hub, with the Singerfest and Episcopal Church convocation set for late May to June. Davits Lake prepares for a busy season as hotels like The Great National and Colonial recently remodeled.
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President Removes Willis Moore From Weather Bureau
Washington reports that Prof. Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather bureau since 1895, was summarily discharged after charges of irregularity and misuse of power. The White House cited needs of public service and referred the matter to the inquiry department. Moore denied coercion or improper use of funds and blamed political forces for his removal.
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Public’service
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Pope Pius III Condition Improves Slightly in Rome
Rome April 18 physicians bulletin say Pope Pius is stational but improving. Temperature normal with no night fever return yet bronchial trouble lingers and albuminuria recurs. Kidneys aided by hot baths. Dr Amici found only slight temperature rise and other signs satisfactory as Pope sleeps and sustains nourishment.
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Belgium Workmen Walk Out in Major Strike Quietly
More than a third of Belgium's workers join a nationwide strike totaling about 270000. Protests spread across provinces except Antwerp and West Flanders with little violence reported. Four arrests noted for interfering with nonstrikers as authorities keep order.
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Professor Bolley on Formaldehyde and its rise
Professor Bolley of the Agricultural College cites a Perth Amboy Chemical Works letter noting sales of formaldehyde in the northwest reached 466,650 pounds in 1910/11 and 425,525 pounds in 1911-12. The piece recalls formaldehyde’s 1897 endorsement for seed grain and its early market price and uses, amid a broader reflection on student effort.
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North Dakota
Insurance Tax Law Sparks House Debate
Democratic representatives face waves of mail from insurance firms opposing their inclusion as taxable entities under the tariff bill's corporation tax provisions. Cordell Hull notes insurers argue they are not profit making, but caucus leaders say they were considered and oppose the opposition. The report also mentions potential recognition of the Chinese republic, pending improvement in manners for a weekend visit.
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Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Spring Work 15 On In Full Sway in North Dakota Today
North Dakota reports the spring term opening and gradual field work as dry weather aids seeding. Weather delays linger in Ramsey County with soil still too wet in parts but expectations grow that most farmers will be in the fields by Monday or Tuesday. Agricultural meetings and teacher trainings are noted across the region as communities plan for the summer session and exams.
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Tullaway
Aless
Devils Lake
Ramsey County
Rramsey County
Pierce County Farmers Buy Pure Bred
Pierce county farmers advocate action over talk focusing on diversified farming and practical results rather than extensive discussion about farming methods. They emphasize disciplined effort to improve yields and livestock quality through hands on work.
Caucus Votes To Put Raw Wool On Free List
The Democratic caucus supported the Wool schedule of the Underwood tariff bill placing raw wool on the free list after a heated debate. Dies of Texas offered a applying amendment to place raw wool on the dutiable list but was defeated by 190 to 42. Underwood led the defense of the bill against President Wilson’s prompts.
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Dies
Texas
Sweel
Ways and Means
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