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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
1
A severe crash on the G N near Doyon Tuesday evening leaves twenty five injured when No 2 derails into a ditch. Engineer Prindeville is hospitalized but recovering with hope for full recovery. Other injured passengers are said to be doing well.
A collision on the Great Northern Oriental Limited near Dogan left twenty five injured including W B Prindiville of Devils Lake with severe internal injuries. The crash sent every car over an eighteen foot embankment as a relief train rushed to the scene.
The North Dakota Corn and Clover Convention at Grand Forks showcased a new class style that invited farmer participation. Cattle were displayed and used in talks, seeds were demonstrated, practical points were taught, and butter making was carried out, signaling a potential shift in future farmers institutes and meetings.
Rumley school of instruction for 250 students starts Monday offering practical gas traction engine experience. Four Rumley factory instructors lead lectures and demonstrations at the roller rink and State Auto garage with Mr Johnston in charge of lectures and Mr Hagenston assisting. Students undergo exams and may receive company recommendations upon successful completion.
In a district court ruling Judge Winchester dissolved a temporary injunction on a bond issue for a municipal lighting plant. City Attorney Cuthbert argued for the city while Flynn & Traynor represented Berlin. Trial set for the merits in March term. notice to be served today. Also, a boy at a dairy farm sustained a crushed hand from a gasoline pump incident and was treated at Marry Hospital.
Report asserts La Follette continues as candidate with Republican backing from various quarters including North Dakota progressives and Minnesota legislative backing. Journal notes Chicago withdrawal rumors are false and reports are unverified.
N Tucker from Courtenary North Dakota quotes the N D Progressive League chair condemning rumors that Senator La Follette has withdrawn. He states La Follette remains a candidate until the Republican convention selects its nominee and will quit only when the people are victorious.
Petitions circulated in Devils Lake and Ramsey County calling for Robert M. La Follette to be placed on the presidential primary ballot. Voters signed these petitions as part of efforts to register preference for Wisconsin in future elections.
A new atylé curved post will be installed near the Mann store to feature the White Way lighting idea. It compares the novel extend-upward globes with traditional drop-down lights, reflecting proposals for Devils Lake and nearby cities.
Aneta North Dakota February 16 A straw vote held at the Gunderson home in La Follette showed support for La Follette over Roosevelt and Burke with Wilson also mentioned. The result was to dispel extravagant claims of strong Roosevelt backing and a large delegation to the Grand Forks convention.
The Men and Religion Forward Movement held in the opera house Sunday drew a diverse audience, with many non churchgoers. Kirk Wallace of Grand Forks YMCA spoke on recruiting men to church, as Devils Lake Orchestra provided music. The event, the start of a wider continental campaign, was praised as a strong opening. A state meeting is planned for Grand Forks in March, with a committee from each church named to attend. President Barnell chaired. Dr Dahl secretary. Supt Haig and A M Powell named as vice chairmen.
Jury awarded defendant $200 for land taken in the Soo Norton condemnation. three other suits disposed, two settled and one postponed. Mike Doheny settled for $1,550. Scrumgard case netted $4,500. Attorney C J Murphy of Grand Forks represented defendants. Soo Railway case postponed on counsel motion. Social event noted: Beville hosting nodal function with Valentine decor, luncheon at 4, and games after.
Devils Lake residents will attend a re organized band concert Tuesday evening at the opera house. Norden chorus and Professor Holm will assist. The program features popular marches operatic melodies and a Norwegian patriotic air plus a medley of war songs. Concert starts at 8 15.
About 225 couples attended a Wednesday evening event at the Devils Lake roller rink with firemen entertaining guests. The crowd remained lively until late, thinning after midnight to a moderate finish as the night drew praise from attendees.
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