Fighting Doubts On Public Opinion Records In Beach Feud
A challenge to reveal missing Public Opinion Company records and cancelled checks is issued during a tense exchange labeled the Fighting Mayor of Beach. Richard S. Wilcox accuses E. E. Wessel and associates of withholding financial books and accountability ahead of a meeting in Patterson hall.
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Beach
Tom Poole
Public Opinion
Poole
E. E. Wessel
Patterson Hall
St. Paul
Munsey
Washington
Bismarck
Edward G. Patterson
Wm. Lemke
A. C. Townley
Patterson
Frazier
Palladium
Public Uinion
Hiram W. Johnson
Johnson
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
Richard S. Wilcox
State hail law prompts June 15 withdrawal affidavits
Emmons county residents must file withdrawal affidavits by June 15 to avoid being taxed for state hail insurance. Landowners with tillable acreage face a three cent per acre levy regardless of withdrawal. The paper notes it has no stake in withdrawal but aims to inform readers of this insurance system.
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Emmons County
Graduation Day and County Play Day At Linton
Notes by co supt invite all pupils to Linton on Friday June 4 to receive diplomas. Every graduate urged to attend. A county play day for all children follows with everyone bringing items as noted.
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Linton
League Candidate for Judgeship Once Disbarred
Martin C Freerks of Jamestown is chosen by the Nonpartisan League with George W Foster of Bismarck to oppose Judge W L Nuessle of Bismarck and Judge Coffey of Jamestown in a judicial race noted in Volume II page 120 of the North Dakota Supreme Court reports.
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Martin C.freerks
Jamestown
Nonpartisan League
George W. Foster
Bismarck
W. L. Nuessle
Coffey
North Dakota Supreme Court
Emmons County Free Press rails at Big Biz bias
The paper accuses Socialists of favoring city employers over small towns. It cites Brinton Grab Bill attempts to kill newspapers, tax schedules shifting six hundred percent higher on town property, and workmen's compensation laws that burden city employers while farming is exempt. It claims urban female employers face eight hour limits, while farm labor can work around the clock.
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Emmons County Free Press
League
Brinton
Dickey County Leader Analysis of Local Turmoil
The text describes tensions between city, township, and county factions and bankers, accusing them of pulling money from banks to force merchants out of business. It notes a farmers versus merchants clash and labels locals as farmer-haters amid political shifts, reflecting a charged local editorial tone.
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Dickey County Leader
Memorial Day Observed in Linton Town
Memorial Day was observed in Linton on May 31 with a crowd honoring war heroes. The parade proceeded to the cemetery as the band played and schoolchildren decorated graves, followed by salutes and taps. Afternoon events moved to the opera house due to muddy roads, featuring remarks on American Legion and a memory tablet unveiling honoring 71 local service members with 16 more names to be added.
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Linton
Main Street
Court House
Seeman Park
Opera House
Harrington
Bismarck
American Legion
Swaney
Linton and
Gettysburg Address Readings and Song by Local Students
A program features Franklin Bertheau presenting the Gettysburg Address with readings by Sarah Carley and Zona Smith, a song by the Lin ton High School Girls, and a performance of the Star Spangled Banner by the audience.
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Franklin Bertheau
Sarah Carley
Zona Smith
Linton High School
Townley Clash Draws Flint Talk in Flaxville Democrat
The Flaxville Montana Democrat denounces Townley and the Nonpartisan League as harmful to farmer welfare. It accuses Townley of bankruptcy, dodging debts, and manipulative leadership that would ruin the state. The paper aligns with law, order, and traditional democracy, urging opposition to radical methods.
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Nonpartisan League
Farmers Welfare
North Dakota
Taylor
Townley
N. Dak
Flaxville
Mont
Governor Frazier Urges Suspended Sentence For Bank Wrecker
North Dakota news details banker Pierce Egan who looted a Jud bank of about 120000, triggering a state guaranty fund loss of 30000. Governor Frazier and bank examiner Loftus pressed for a suspended sentence. Judge Graham imposed a one to five year penitentiary term.
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J. S. Graham
Eilendale
Pierce Egan
Beach
Jud
Covernor Frazier
Egan
O. E. Loftus
Hagan
North Dakota
Lynn J. Frazier
C. E. Loftus
Graham
Frazier
1920 High School Commencement Held at Opera House
The 1920 graduating class held commencement at the opera house on May seventh. A H Yoder from the University of North Dakota Extension Department spoke on Theodore Roosevelt. Lola Corner gave the salutatory, Marion Coventry quoted as valedictorian, with Lin ton Orchestra and Alma Bechtje on a vocal solo. F J Pietz, school board president, awarded diplomas to Marion Coventry Lola Corner Opal Hageman Anna Norman Katherine Kelsch Edna Sanders Franklin Berthean.
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Opera House
A. H. Yoder
North Dakota University
Theodore Roosevelt
Lola Corner
Marion Coventry
Alma Bechtjie
F. J. Pietz
Opal Hageman
Anna Norman
Katherine Kelsch
Edna Sanders Franklin Berthean
Rural Carrier Examination in Emmons County North Carolina
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Emmons County North Carolina to be held in Linton on June 22 1920. The test will select candidates for Hague rural routes and future openings in nearby post offices. Open to citizens domiciled in the county with form 1977. both genders may apply though sex may be requested by appointing officers. Women may be admitted only as widows or wives of disabled U.S. service members. Forms available locally or from Washington. submit applications promptly.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Emmons
N. C
Linton
Hague
U. S
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Weeping Mice Mentioned in Express Cooks Tale
A Loudon Daily Express item recounts a joke about a cook who refused to stay in a house because it was so loving that even the mice cried. The brief anecdote ties to a subscription note from the Record priced at two dollars.
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Loudon Daily Express
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