Taft Signs Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
June 24, 1910. Taft and the Republican Party pass the statehood bill admitting New Mexico and Arizona. The four new senators and two new representatives shift balance, yet the editorial praises Taft for exercising public duty and opposing Democratic papers' mudslinging. It calls for admission as just and necessary due to population, wealth, industry, and education.
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Taft
New Mexico
Arizona
Republican Party
Senate
House
Democratc
Washington
THE ENCAMPMENT ECHOES OLD SOLDIERS MEMORIES
An aging corps of veterans gathers for another year and recalls the Civil War days. An old soldier’s tales of campfires battles and 1861 poems stir the blue coated audience. The piece reflects on duty memory sacrifice and the solace it brings in later life.
Taft and the Rail Ways in the Square Deal Victory
President Taft analyzes the railway question from judge cabinet and president perspectives. He seeks fair rates and honest conduct, applying the Square Deal. In his latest stance he asserts mastery over rail interests and notes impending freight rate increases effective June.
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Taft
United States
Fed
President seeks immediate ICC review of railroad rate rises
The president urges immediate effect of the railroad bill on rate making. He proposes removing the sixty day intervening period so increases become reviewable by the Interstate Commerce Commission as soon as the measure is signed. The aim is to shift the burden of proof to railroads and curb sudden rate hikes.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commercce Commission
Golden Rule Treatment for Drunks
Omaha adopts the golden rule for handling intoxicated citizens under Chief Donahue. Respectable drinkers are escorted home by police, reducing drunkenness by half in a month. Homeless or known drunkards are jailed until sober and face standard fines. The policy targets nonhomebound drinkers for home restitution.
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Omaha
Donahue
Aguor
Payne Tariff Revenue Surpasses Earlier Measures in Nine Months
In the nine months ending April 80 the Payne law supplied $252,000,000 in government revenue, the highest from a tariff in a like period. The tax rate under the Payne law was slower than under any prior act for thirty years, lower than the Dingley act, and at 20.91 percent on goods imported. The Wilson Gorman act averaged 21.01 percent in three years, with duties on dutiable imports under the Payne act at 41.73 percent versus 143.35 percent under Wilson.
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Cleveland
Weather Speaks for Dedication Service at Knox Church
The weather will be announced in place of the pastor attending the dedication service of Knox Presbyterian church at Morris on the Sheyenne river. The public is invited to the above mentioned services.
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Weather
Knox Presbyterian Church
Morris
Sheyenne River
State Jewelers Hold Talk Fest In Devils Lake
At the North Dakota Jewellers and Opticians convention in Devils Lake a June banquet at the Sevilla Hotel featured Frank V. Kent of Grand Forks, Rev. Olson, and A. Sackett addressing the group. Organizers praised the event and Devils Lake welcomed future visits by the association as a benefit to trade and customers.
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Jewyers' and Opticians
North Dakota
Devils Lake
Sevilla Hotel
Reade
Frank V. Kent
Grand Forks
Kent
Commercial Club
T. A.olson
A. Sackett
City of
Mc Glory
D. V. Brennan
Atty
Traynor
Church
T. A. Olson
A. L. Sackett
Mr. Galloupe
24Carat Club
Thos
Porte of
Experienced Registers and Supt Haig Endorsed in Ramsey County
In the primary next Wednesday voters should favor the experienced incumbent for Register of Deeds to protect real estate titles. M A Hoghaug seeks re election in the Republican primaries. John A Haig, Ramsey County superintendent, has no opposition and is praised for honesty capability and public duty. Ramsey County also benefits from Supt Hatz’s service.
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M. A. Hoghaug
John A. Haig
Haig
Ramsey County
Hatz
Scientists Debate Halley Tail Material As Polar Quest Echoes
Astronomers discuss the composition of Halley’s tail with speculation likely to stay unresolved. The piece recalls centuries of polar exploration in the name of science and questions what discoveries, if any, the world gains from such sacrifices.
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North Pole
Athens Café Changes Hands in City Buyout
L. C. Smith, formerly at the Great Northern in this city and most recently in Grand Forks, has purchased the Athens Café opened by Nick Hales a few months ago. Smith, an experienced restaurant man, will operate a first class establishment and take charge at once.
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Athens Cafe
L. C. Smith
Great Northern
Grand Forks
Nick Hales
Fox and Collinson Elected by School Directors
A school election held Tuesday chose two members for the board of education. F. T. Fox received 205 votes and J. H. Collinson 203 votes, narrowly defeating F. P. Mann with 123 and Alda Walter with 137. Fox and Collinson thus secured the director positions.
For Sale Automobile Garage Business and Shop
For sale a well equipped up to date automobile garage and machine shop with a solid business base in a growing town. For particulars address B care of Inter Ocean. Also selling a fifteen passenger Wilcox automobile with top curtains glass front speedometer and presto lite. under a thousand miles, first class condition. Originally cost $2250 now asking $1500. Murray Bros. Ward Land Company 635 Palace Building Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Inter-Ocean
Wilcox
Willell
Murray Bros. & Ward Land Company
Palace Building
Minneapolis
Minn
Lost Black Overcoat Near Devils Lake Farm
Lost between Devils Lake and Bel Cher’s Farm on June 3. Return to this office for a reward.
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Devils Lake
Belcher’s Farm
The Right Kind of a Man for Governor
Casselton Reporter endorses Hon. Smith Summel of Casselton as the best Governor candidate. The article lauds his Civil War service as Lincoln's mounted body guard, legal skill, and high character, urging Republicans to unite behind him for strong leadership.
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Smith Summel
Casselton
Stimmel
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
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