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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
S Wineman presides at special meeting called Tuesday evening to consider a long electric franchise. Two sites under review include water power rights. Aldermen, described as socialist, refuse to vote.
Devlin Lake investors win thirty year franchise for light power water and telephone plant. New Western Utility to build a 60000 dollar plant with alternating current by 1813. Meeting led by Wineman due to absent mayor. vote on ordinance stalled with six for and three abstain.
Derlla Lake apertamen proclaims an improved hunting season with more coveys near the city. The coming period promises abundant sport for chicken hunters, reducing travel for a good day afield. Mins Polda Streuitner left Tuesday for Ft. Vincant.
The Whipple property on Third street and Hill avenue in Devils Lake, owned by H. E. Mann, was bought Monday afternoon to replace the present General Hospital. The Jets residence will be moved back and used by trained nurses, freeing the new buildings for hospital use. The site measures 150 by 150 feet.
State guards move into camp at Rock Island July 16 to 25 with drills on military grounds by Devils Lake. Adjutant General Trueman and officers clear grounds, trim grass, and clear underbrush as prep. The encampment includes the official warming of the new quartermaster’s building and officers club under Captain Fraser.
Ramsey County officials and citizens examine a controversial statement by C. O. Jonson Frank Emigh and T. H. Maloney county commissioners seeking to clear County Auditor Ray Y. Rice of charges raised by the Inter Ocean. The piece labels the statement weak and a manipulation by the gang’s ringleader.
In Ramsey County a confrontation over audit duties unfolds as County Auditor R V Rice urges commissioners to review his ledgers. Officials claim proper handling of funds while a cited 1911 law underscores the board's duty to audit and supervise county offices.
The programme for the band concert held Thursday at eight o clock features Salutation Star Spangled Banner March Imperial Grenadiera Danzer Overture Lastapiel Keler Bela Patrol Blue and Grey Maturka La Czarine Excerpt Erminie Jakobowski Reverie Wagelsape Wilson Waltz Wieser Burger Ziehrer America.
Charles Lusder of Devils Lake died Sunday afternoon near the grandstand after a bolt of lightning struck him. He held life insurance policies totaling about 49,000 with multiple companies. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2:30 from the First Methodist Church with Rev. FM McCoy presiding.
Chief Justice B F Spalding of the state supreme court was surprised as Norwich University Northfield Vermont conferred upon him the degree of doctor of laws on June 19 The notice from Norwich University dated June 29 1912 states the honor reflects the judge's valued work and worth and marks him as an alma mater of the oldest military school after West Point
The report notes 1156 cars registered in June and 7100 total registrations since January 1 led by Norton. Gags and Walah counties each show 73 in June, Logan and McIntosh lowest with 2. 1912 white plates with red letters required. unregistered vehicles face arrest and fines for violations.
Mrs N B Little of Wolford visited Deytia Lake in a brief community note. The item records a local resident's leisure outing and mentions no incidents or dates.
Corwin Wells two year old, son of Mr and Mrs A C Wells of Webster, walked barefoot from an upstairs room onto a heated tin roof addition. The sun burned his bare feet severely and doctors say it will take weeks before he can walk again.
North Dakota crop conditions are described as ideal with abundant moisture and a promising yield outlook by Oscar K. Lyle of Chapin Co. He notes widespread good stands from Valley City to Minot, warns crops remain vulnerable to late-season events, and mentions a strong wheat and potato potential nationwide.
A new company named State Mutual Crelone was formed with B G Dunlap elected president and GM Holbert as secretary. The organization follows the North Dakota Farmers Mutual Insurance Association and designates Jamestown as the next convention site. Other officers include J A Tarbert treasurer and N Jensen among initial investors.
North Dakota editors from many cities plan to visit Minot for the annual state editorial association meeting. A large program includes a press band, the angel chorus, a Wildwood picnic, sessions in the new armory, and a July 19 banquet and vaudeville. Married editors are urged to bring wives for planned entertainment.
Edgeley July 12 storm sees multiple houses struck by lightning. The Brussel farm house was damaged and Mrs Brussel was stunned and required medical aid but is recovering. The Pritchard home chimney was split and a bed and bedding were burned. Hurley and McLellan homes were struck with no major damage.
A local item notes Miss Jeanie Doncan of Roux ta and vialtor in the city, reflecting a social or community mention within the editions readable text.
Doubtful report from Plentywood confirms D. July 12 plans as Kenworthy, the merchant aviator, returns from St Louis with Lincoln Benchay seeking to appear in Devils Lake. Locals await confirmation of the cloud show and event details.
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