Bourne Opposed to One Cent Postage Push
Senator Bourne opposes a one cent letter postage with bankers leading demands. The piece notes a national effort from merchants and financiers to push penny postage, arguing it would cut postal revenues and delay parcels post. Bound by strong entities and quotes, it references Congress and the Senate committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Senate
House
Johnathan Bourne, Jr
Senate Committee
Bourne
Chautauqua Board Sets 1912 Plans And Officers
Devils Lake Chautauqua association reports a successful year despite crop shortages. Officers elected include President J M Kelly Vice President C O Russell Secretary W E Hocking and Treasurer J M Thompson. The board pledged to promote next year with Jets sales committee formed and plans for electrification of the old steam railroad to boost demand for Chautauqua and Greenwood lots. Multiple numbers of unusual interest booked for the 1912 assembly.
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Devils Lake Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua Association
W. H. Reid
A H. Bell
C. O. Russell
S. L. Wineman
J. M. Thompson
Chautauqua
Greenwood
Bidders Sought for 33000 DevIls Lake Bonds
City of Devils Lake North Dakota invites sealed bids by January 2, 1912 for 33000 Municipal Light Plant Bonds issued after a November 6 1911 election. Bids must include a 2 percent good faith check, 5 percent interest, twenty year term, and $1000 denominations. City may reject all bids.
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City of
Devils Lake
N. Dak
Injured in Runaway Near City
Mrs. Chas Johnson, five miles north of the city, was thrown from a buggy when the horse ran away. She sustained a dislocated shoulder and minor bruises. The horse returned, Mrs Johnson was found in the road, and treated at home where she rests easily.
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Chas. Johnson
Miller Says Confession Will Not Hurt Socialists
Alderman P G Miller a leading Socialist of Devils Lake says the confession by the McNamaras will not hurt socialism. He argues they were Democrats not Socialists and faced a biased judge and prearranged jury and that Socialists denounced the men after their admission.
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Miller
Devils Lake
P. G. Miller
McNamaras
McNameras
Otis Gang
Pacific Coast
Large Confirmation Class Scheduled in Devils Lake
A class of more than 200 candidates will be confirmed by Bishop James O'Reilly of Fargo after High Mass at 10:30 at St. Joseph's Church in Devils Lake. The rite includes two Masses with communion and a sermon by the bishop. Special music will accompany the service.
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Catholic Church
Devils Lake
James O'Reilly
Fargo
St. Joseph's
O'Reilly
West Side to Receive Free Mail Delivery
West Side residents are promised free mail delivery after the city council’s December meeting. Alderman Halgren urged immediate action and to coordinate with postal authorities, with the street and alley committee tasked to ensure house numbering and proper street name boards.
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West Side
Halgren
Miller
Callihan
Stellar Investment Company
Devils Lake
Charles ‘Stellar
Stotlar
Juergens
Gram Construction Company
N. D
Lignite for Johnson Seen as Best for Swastika Laundry
Alderman Avery Johnson backs lignite use at the Swastika laundry and plans a $ several hundred installation. He contacted New York for fan and apparatus sizes and expects remodeling to start early next year. Johnson says lignite coal is the right fuel for his Devils Lake plant after visits to Williston and Minot.
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Avery Johnson
Johnson
New York
Williston
Minot
Devils Lake
Northwestern Land Products Show to Open in St Paul
The Northwestern Land Products show opens next Tuesday December 12 at the St Paul Auditorium and runs through December 25. It blends agricultural industrial horticultural displays from seven states and Alaska with notable art exhibits from Charles M Russell and other works. governors from eight states will attend on state days and railroads offer special fares from Minnesota points.
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St Paul Auditorium
Alaska
Seattle
Portland
North Dakota
Lake Region
St. Paul
Minnesota
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
Colorado
Burke
St Paul
Minnneapolis
Duluth & Iron Range Railroad
Charles M. Russell
Brown & Bigelow
St. Paw
Russell
Spokane Ranch
Lewis Penwell
Yellowstone National Park
Northern Pacific Railway Company
New York City
Great Northern Railroad
Scenies
Glacier National Park
Land Products
Electric line plans three stations for rapid transit
Stotlar Investment to build three electric stations in spring from Dev ils Lake to Greenwood and Chautauqua. Five thousand railroad ties ordered from Duluth for the line. Two 33 foot electric cars seating 34 passengers each, 9 horsepower, plus Arch trolley posts. Stations at Great Northern viaduct Soo depot and Greenwood with service to the lake in summer.
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Great Northern
Stotlar Investment Company
Devils Lake
Greenwood
Chautauqua
Duluth
Stotlar Company
Tiinois
New
Rapid Transit” Company
Great Northern Viaduct
Soo
Kelly
Arnold Avenues
Electric Line
Electric Line Company
Charles Stottar
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Sugresful
Sen. Bourne
Robert M. McWade
Assembly
J. M. Kelly
W. E. Hocking
J. MM. Thompson
S. C. Jones
City Auditor
Surestika
Stotlers
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