Devils Lake adopts commission government in landmark vote
Devils Lake residents approve a commission form by 219 to 149, replacing the old city administration. Chief of Police William Barnes resigns. Peter Timboe named interim commissioner as the state proceeds with letters patent and an election to choose a president and four commissioners.
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DeviLs Lake
Fat Ia
Speci Baxion
Wm. Barnes
Tély
McLean
Wineman
Peter Timboe
Devilsake
Theople
Wife of Alleged White Slaver Granted Divorce
In district court Judge Butte granted Jennie Johnson a divorce from William R. Johnson on grounds of non support and cruelty. The case arose from a “white slavery” charge with testimony indicating an attempted inducement of a wife, leading to separation. Proceedings included pretrial testimony orders and chamber hearing scheduled for Saturday.
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Butte
Ciail
Johnson
Té Fendt
Wehe
Factionalism Forgotten On Opening Day In North Dakota Legislature
On January 10 in Bismarck the North Dakota legislature opened with unusual harmony. Judge Fisk and Justice Spalding administered oaths to house and senate members. House and senate appointments followed, with M. J. George named chief clerk and Albert Wold first assistant.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
House
Senate
Foley
le Burdicks
Trail
M. J. George
Flasher
Albert Wold
Cummings
W. F. Rhea
Ward County
T. B. Metcalf
Nelson County
Hedahl
Walsh County
Chas. G. Boyer
Hanna takes oath and outlines North Dakota policy
Governor Hanna delivers inaugural address to the Thirteenth Legislature urging industrial growth and a broad program. He calls for unified higher education governance, rural schooling reforms, farm credit, state fire marshal, ballot modernization, business development office, stricter law enforcement, wildlife protection, coal inspection, and support for veterans and scouting programs.
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Bismarck
I B. Hanna
Thirteenth Legislative Assembly
North Dakota
General Fund
Boy Scout Movement
Gettysburg
Fraine Named Speaker of North Dakota House
Col. John H. Fraine was chosen speaker of the North Dakota House in the Thirteenth legislative assembly after six ballots in a Republican caucus. A G Diver edged Hanson on the final ballot to secure Fraine’s nomination by 64 to 31, with Fraine benefiting from second choice votes and prior candidates dropping out. The report notes shifts in support and mentions other candidates and local political maneuvers amid the caucus.
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Bismarck
N.D
John H. Fraine
House of Representatives
Thirteenth Legislative Assembly
Frains
A. G. Diver
A. P. Hanson
Barnes_ county
Grafton
A. G. Divet
Hanson
Divet
Fraine
D. R. Streeter
Streeter
Thompson
Ward
Wardrope
Dr. Divét
Et ‘Fraine
I Lawes
Potice
Oolong
ALP
Farung
Tigua Cauotia
Frainb
Burleigh candidate arrested for filing election expense report
Cutterd of Bismarck, a Burleigh county legislature candidate, was arrested for failing to file his 1910 election expense statement. He faces a $25 daily fine for each day late. 43 days overdue would total $2 075. The warrant was sworn before Justice Cleon. hearing set for next Saturday.
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Bismarck
Cutterd
Burleigh
Tate
Clifard
Justine Cleon
Ilesity
Legislative Assembly Promises to Be Most Interesting in Years
North Dakota lawmakers open a two month session amid high expectations. Key measures include a capitol commission constitutional convention initiative and referendum, state officer terms four years, abolishing partisan school elections, rural education aid, workers compensation, mothers pension, a blue sky law, and a state fire marshal. Prohibition factions brace for debate on extending constitutional reach of initiatives.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Legislative Assembly
North Dakota Golons
Capitol Commission
Rilendale Normal Industrial School
Wahpeton School of Science
Normal Board of Control
Agricultural College
School of Forestry and Experimental Stations
Minot
Prabjijy
Alleged Grain Smuggler Is Apprehended
Grand Forks, N D. United States Marshal Shea captured Chae Klamund at Sarles on a charge of smuggling two load of wheat from Manitoba into the United States. Arraigned in Langdon he waived examination and was sent to Fargo in default of bond to await federal trial. The case, tied to crossing the boundary without duty, will be scheduled for the January term.
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Grand Marks
Tan
Chae
Klamund
Sarles
United States
Shea
Manitoba
Langdon
Federal’ Court
Fargo
Cass County
Amston
Kilgmrud
Enid
Regulation of Fraternal Insurance Bill Urged by Taylor
Bismarck N D Jan 10 Of all proposed insurance legislation the upcoming legislature will consider the regulation and control of fraternal benefit societies Insurance commissioner W Taylor will urge passage of the Mobile bill designed to secure solvency standards for fraternal societies The measure known as the Mobile bill has support from the National Fraternal Congress and leading fraternal groups It notes North Dakota had 34 authorized fraternals with 77074077 in force versus 61269729 from 40 legal reserve life companies on Dec 21 1911 The piece questions whether fraternals charge adequate rates and fulfill obligations to widows and orphans and suggests exam of premium rates
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Bismarck
N. D
Thirteenth Legislative Assembly
W. ,Taylor
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Mobile
Ala
National Fraternal Congress
Associated Fraternities of America
Federated Fraternities
United States
Taylor
North Dakota
Legal Reserve Life Insurance
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DR. Jones
Medics
Cando
W. DeJones
C. J. McGurren
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F.G. Drew
Clinton Smith
Judge Davis
Minot Piggers
Chang
Eieiynt Lake
Fiske
Legislature
L. B. Hanna
13Th Assembly
Col. Fraine
Ay Waste
Edw. Knutson
Leeds
Brerinuh Loci
Knutson
Chicago Conservatory of Music
Bie Beree
Ene
Ia Erippe
Burleigh County
Legislative Assembly
Sons and Daughters OF
Norway
Opera House Hall
Professor Kuntzen
Miss Bondelld
Bekken
Bang of Norden Korns
Tale
Algilde Bekken Og
Hilda ‘Matson
T. J. Shelver
Chas
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