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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
7
A report notes the House adds 54 new Democrats in a shift shaping rules for the upcoming Congress. The piece frames the change as a sign of political upheaval and forecasts impacts on legislative procedures and power balance.
Democratic leaders push a sweeping reorganization as Republicans lose seats in both chambers with many veteran members absent. The plan aims to cut patronage, streamline committees, and curb filibuster while mapping an extraordinary session agenda including senate investigations and statehood issues.
The proposal outlines opening a new Port Berthold area this summer with a lottery system for land allotments. Vague notes reference registration costs, drawing procedures, and payment terms, including down payments and two year installments, to determine who gains parcels and long term occupancy.
Stitt Wilson defeated incumbent Beverley Head and Republican Fa plurality of 284 to become Berkeley's new mayor, a historic Socialist victory. In Ciena New York Walter Crandall fell into boiling maple sap, suffering burns that led to his death as a lifelong Sherburne resident.
Burlington, Washington. William Wergin a South Prairie rancher became violently insane and fired a rifle on a country road killing three passers by John Ranke William Ranke and John Ware all of Burlington. Local authorities investigation underway and no motive yet established.
A large blaze consumed the Brabl Urban overall factory in Danville Illinois causing extensive damage and an estimated loss of 175000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames for hours with no immediate reports of injuries.
British zeal for arbitration grows with a nationwide push in Albert Hall style events across the kingdom. In Pottaville Pennsylvania Joseph Christock is hanged for the murder of Mrs. Ann Richards, waving to 1,500 onlookers before the noose and a final goodbye.
Partial list shows new two story banks schools auditoriums and office blocks to rise. Ambrose and Milnor vote on bonds for a new school and a pending armory project. Regions like Mandan Napoleon Drasten Minot and Kenmare plan electrical telegraph or wool ware and brickwork upgrades with multiple new facilities including a one story Kalziite building with cafe gymnasium and lodge rooms.
Surveyor Ingdahtas begins field work south of the river through November to survey 40000 acres and allot land for Indians choosing to live across the river. He travels with a crew of ten men including chain crew flagmen and a cook while compiling plots and a schedule of all allotments to date.
A local attorney states witnesses in the Cowan trial must pay their own expenses at Bemidji while awaiting testimony as no appropriation has been made yet. The legislature may provide funding. otherwise the cost could strain many witnesses. Separately, Morton County Agricultural Association sets September 12 to 15 for its Missouri Elope fair, electing officers and urging farmers to prepare for exhibits next fall.
Trial proceedings for former state treasurer are slated for Bismarck in May amid charges and expected rulings. The case involves complex financial allegations and potential penalties including prison time and fines, with prominent local officials and judges named in the proceedings.
The defense enters its third week of hearings as the Cowan case continues in court. Lawyers argue motions and present evidence while the jury remains guided by presiding judges.
The defense case for a drunkenness charge filled two weeks of testimony. Key witnesses included George Die and Maurer of Starkweather, with details of a scene at Darla Lake and allegations about Judge Cowan. Prosecution and defense faced objections as they prepared for further arguments and future witness calls.
A reflective Easter message urges overcoming gloom with faith and hope. The author asks if discouragement and doubt will dim the season, and calls for joyous resilience, church pulpit messages, and acts of kindness to share Easter cheer and spiritual renewal.
Fragmentary prose depicts Jesus' life from manger to Calvary and the purpose of atonement. A subplot hints at a missionary’s romantic entanglements and social perceptions of devotion.
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