New North Dakota Libel Law Spurs Editorial Debate
The Streeter libel act, introduced by Emmons county and signed by the governor, aims to curb malicious and unfounded newspaper attacks while preserving fair criticism. Proponents say it protects society and honest editors, while critics warn of suppression of the press and favor libelous defendants. Page descriptions cite support from the Fargo Forum and Bismarck Tribune for balanced application and accountability.
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State Press
Neche Chronotype
House of Representatives
Emmons County
The
Record
Mighty Wood
North Dakota
Warden Boucher
Streeter
Donjon
Whvn
Senate
House
Fargo Forum
Bismarck Tribune
Linton Leader Highlights End of Ninth Legislature
Editor George Weatherhead lauds the ninth legislative session for its calm tone and useful laws, noting strong education support, irrigation and tax measures, pure food safeguards, and credit to the state’s institutions. The piece closes with best wishes for members returning to their districts. Local items follow, including weather, travel, commerce, social notes, and Memorial Day prep in Linton and surrounding areas.
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House
Senate
George Weatherhead
Kindred Tribune
Cass County
The
Tribune
Bismarck
Aes
Local Travel Delays and Tales From Hampton Country
Report from South Dakota notes a regular mixed train delayed as crews travel in. O. H. Hammond visited from the Hampton country last Monday, seen alone. A woman described as his “best girl” avoids him after a buggy spill and egg basket incident, though Mrs. H. was seen shopping in town Wednesday.
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South Dakota
O. H. Hammond
Hampton Country
Mr. H
Dancing party and local notices from Gayton area
Mar 22 notes report a Gayton ball with 35 to 40 couples and several locals attending. Dennis Casey visits Hamp ton, Sheriff Shier stays in Linton, and nurse Dave Tuthill works at the Shier ranch. A buggy whip theft is teased, births are announced, and residents greet new and departing officials and staff.
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Dennis Casey
Hampton
Sheriff Shier
Linton
Dave Tuthill
Shier Ranch
Mamie
Lucy Shier
Gayton
Billy Rowse
Arthur Gil
Mr. Prior
Ohio
Barney Burbage
J. H. Procunier
Peter Baker
Nelson Grogan
L. W. Crandell
Shorry
Emmons County Backing Teacher Minimum Wage Bill
The North Dakota house passed a bill raising the minimum wage for teachers holding second grade certificates to 45 per month for a nine month term. Emmons County Representative Streeter led the charge amid opposition, with most supporters voting yes and few changing from no. A Stockwell letter to teachers commends Streeter and urges unity for improved educator pay.
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Emmons County
Streeter
Emmons
Stockwell
North Dakota
Berner
Ke Monuthens
House of Representatives
Dakota
Anne
D. Treeter
Pinion
W. L. Stockweli
Church Schedule at M. E. Church
Preaching every Sunday at 7 30 p m at the M E church Sunday School at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m and Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7 30 p m Rev J McKinney is pastor
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M. E
Epworth
J. McKinney
Notice of Final Proofs and Witnesses
Future final proofs will be published in the Record on the date named below. Thomas Wagner is the claimant. witnesses include Bruckner, Karl dichtlner, Peter Michael. Date and proof details are partially legible with references to a state bank and loan lending.
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Thomas Wagner
Hi Qrocine
Bruckner
Karl Dichrelner
Peter Ee
Michael Pores
Jismaror
N.D
P.G. Rooks
District Court of
Free County
N. D
Linton
Georg Aeons
N. W
John Horner
Anton Kelsch
Jakob Schule
Strasby
Johannes Vetter
Strasburg
Brsmarox
Peter G. Rooks
Bismarck
Peter G. Hooks
Lerk
District Court
Valentin Keller
Egidi Keller
Martin Wald
Franz Gisinger
Jakob Feist
Stras
Register
United States Land Office
Lawrence W. Bruphy
Ee Ace
Minnesota
F. E. Lawson
Hackey Boynton Land Company & Corporation
Leslie 8
Hackney
Emmons
North Dakota
Lesuiz
Neighbors Report from Progress March 17
Otto Schaap of Holland Michigan visited this week to buy horses. John Stiles a Winona merchant arrived with a herd for Van Norman. Ben Haggard from Emmonsburg delivered horses for Van Norman. Marion Welker from Linton came for business and now works as a mason in Linton. Geo Whalen from Westfield visited Pollock to settle affairs before moving to Iowa with his family ending twenty years in the area and leaving behind a cottonwood grove landmark.
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Otto Schaap
Holland, Mich
John Stiles
Winona
van Norman
Ben Haggard
Emmonsburg
Marion Welker
Linton
Geo. Whalen
Westfield
Pollock
Whalen
Iowa
Hazelton and county notes add new settlers and events
Hazelton News rounds up comings and goings with Frederick improving at home and neighbors greeting friends from Minnesota. It notes new homes being built, railroad cases, land sales nearby, and Mrs Klabunde settling a claim with the Northern Pacific for her husband’s death.
Cement Blocks for New Opera House Idea
The Linton Construction Company received a cement building-block machine last week. It can produce about two hundred blocks daily and is touted as cheap as lumber for construction. The blocks are suggested as a cost effective material for building the proposed opera house.
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Linton Construction Company
Painful Accident Injures Master George Rowerdink
Master George Rowerdink suffered a severe cut when an old harrow toppled onto him at a machine shop. He was thrown onto a harrow tooth and treated by Dr. Hogue. The injured youth is reported as recovering rapidly.
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George Rowerdink
Rooks
Coors
George
Hogue
Hazelton Ball Draws Large County Crowd
The K P dance at Hazelton last Friday night drew one of the county’s largest crowds. A special train carried about seventy Linton residents to Hazelton, leaving around eight in the evening, and returning near four in the morning. Brad dock sent a sizable crowd, and attendees left satisfied.
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Martin
Linton
Campbell
Illinois
Hazelton
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