Snyder Excluded From Drake Mills Investigation
State Auditor official confronts denial of access at Drake flour mill as deputy barred and a new manager resists records review. The probe into McGovern era accounts faces political pushback amid a $124,322.47 terminal elevator fund discrepancy since 1919 and a $100,000 cash transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Snyder
Carl ‘Kositzky
Drake
Kositzky
Snyder
J. A. McGovern
Townley State Mill
Minot
State
State Auditor
Drake Mill
National Nonpartisan League
St. Paul
Cathro
Bank of North Dakota
McGovern
Emma Goldman Homesick for America
Emma Goldman speaks of a brief sojourn in Soviet Russia and her longing for the America she once despised. The piece notes America’s probable lack of reciprocal homesickness for her return.
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Emma Goldman
Soviet
Russia
America
Harvey’s Weekly
Sleep Sickness Claims Braddock Boy in Sydney Swanson Family
Six year old Sydney Swanson son of J S Swanson of Braddock died Saturday night from sleeping sickness the second death from the disease in recent days He was ill a week and in a coma most of the time The illness often followed influenza with several cases reported prior to the fatality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Swanson
J. S. Swanson
Braddock
Hearing on Phone Rates Set for June 11
The railroad commission will hold a June 11 hearing in Bismarck North Dakota to set bases for Bell system rate increases after government control ended. Navy Increased Pay Bill is discussed along with classifications for person to person appointment and station to station calls. North Dakota Independent Northwestern Telephone Exchange and Dakota Central Telephone Companies are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Railroad Commission
Bell Telephone System
Navy
North Dakota Independent
Northwestern Telephone Exchange
Dakota Central Telephone Companies
Legion Post 54 holds Decoration Day exercises in Linton
All members and visiting Legionnaires are asked to report in full uniform at the Legion Club Room in Linton at 9 30 a m Monday May 31st to participate in the Decoration Day exercises by order of the post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan R. Richardson
American Legion
Legion Club
Linton
Navy Pay Increase Becomes Law and Enlists Changes
The president signed the Navy pay increase into law raising pay by 30 to 50 percent along with travel, housing, and family support for officers. Ex sailors receive four months gratuity if rejoining within a year. Ex army marines bypass recruit training on enlistment and may be assigned to ships or aviation duties. Army reservists may discharge to join the Navy. Navy Recruiting Station offers 30 days paid leave for ex-service enlistees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Army
Marine
Second Avenue South
Reward Offered for Proof of Langer Claims
A circular from Mr. Langer promises a $1,000 reward to any nonpartisan critic who can prove their criticisms. if they fail, they are urged to stop talking. The note frames the reward as a test of truth for those who have spread hot air about Langer.
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Langer
Notice to A C Townley and allies amid political tension
A public notice offers a reward of one thousand dollars for proof, within thirty days, that the author has ever been guilty of any unpatriotic act. The board consists of C L Dawson of Beach and four wounded soldier farmer appointees. The wording targets Townley and associates across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C.townley
C. L. Dawson
Beach
Political feud and wartime travels of Dan V Brennan
A letter calls for full publication of correspondence alleging misuse of state funds and detailing Brennan’s Washington visits to push wheat policy. The piece ties these trips to a 1919 political clash involving Governor Stewart and officials from multiple states. The author issues a public challenge for truth.
First Day's PSK Membership Drives Reported
The American Legion campaign opened with 435 new members from North Dakota noted at department headquarters on May 20. Officials expect about 6,000 total new members by the campaign close on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSK
American Legion
North Dakota
Governor takes Townley ride in air over Bismarck
Gov Lynn J. Frazier aviation hobby grows after a flight with Art Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League. They boarded Lieut Cameron’s two seater at Fort Lincoln and circled over the Capitol before landing.
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Senger
Art
Lieut
Cameron
Townley
Nonpartisan League
Townleyism
Terra Firma
Nonparties Head Socialists Claim by Preus
J A O Preus Republican candidate for governor warned at the St Paul Newspaper Dinner club that nonparty leaders are socialists. He cited Bolshevik figures and Minnesota's Townley group as former socialists who retain their ideas, noting attempts to control the state majority via farmer and worker leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpartisan League
J. A. O. Preus
St. Paul
Dinner Club
Bolshevist Movement
Russia
Townley Organization
Minnesota
Farmers
Workers
Working Peoples Nonpartisan League
County School Notes Honors and 8th Grade Diploma Plans
County officers meet to plan the annual picnic and 8th grade commencement at the Park on Friday June 4. Teachers must file 8th grade papers by June 1 so diplomas can be prepared. Several students received nine month and three month attendance certificates, with many names listed. A county Play-Day is hoped to draw teachers, parents, and pupils to Linton on June 4, with last year’s graduates hinting at a strong turnout. Read the Record $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Larson
Highland
Harold Haugse
Magdalena Walther
Winchester
Gerard
Walter Goughnour
Inez
Alfred Dutton
Buchanan
Harris Barr
Anna van Beek
John Dornbush
Janet van der Vorste
John Millenaar
Marie Winterberg
Maggie Int Veldt
Gerald
Margaret
Archie van Beek
Wilhelmina van der Vorste
Wilhelmina van der Vorst
Preston
Margaret Borr
Anthony
Peter
Elizabeth Droog
Ida Vikse
Bakker
Amelia Volk
Raymond
Marie Schall
Barbara Vol'k
Elizabeth Jundt
Elizabeth Hill
Hague
Ida
Willie
Walter Schiermeister
Gayton
August
Alvina Fischer
Rufina
Harmon Appert
Williamsport
Inez Dutton
Elmer
Walter
Gerard Goughnour
Elmer Hanson
Eliza Nicholson
Dorothy Parsons
Harvey Vig
Margaret Payne
Glanavon
Linton
Bowman Officer Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Bowman North Dakota November details report Bowman county treasurer E Austin pleaded guilty to embezzlement with sentence suspended by Judge Frank T. Lembke in Hettinger district court. Shortage estimated around $7500 over two year term. Political ties noted to Nonpartisan League. John R. Snyder, auditor candidate, reviewed accounts.
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Bowman
N. D
T. E. Austin
Bowman County
Frank T. Lembke
Hettinger
Austin
Nonpartisan League
John R. Snyder
Emmons County
State Auditor's Office
Memorial Day Observed in Linton Under American Legion
Memorial Day will be observed in Linton on Monday May 31 under American Legion auspices. A large crowd is anticipated and civil war veterans receive special arrangements. The Linton Boys Band Linton Schools and Legion members in uniform will participate. The day features the presentation of French Memorial certificates and the unveiling of the Memorial Tablet in honor of Our Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
American Legion
Linton Boys
Decoration Day Program Returns with Civic Honors
Parade forms on Broadway starting at 10 A M and proceeds to the Post Office corner then to the Cemetery. Marshal Paul F. Marshall leads with veterans, school groups, and dignitaries including A H Irvine and Rev. Swaney. Ceremonies at Seeman Park feature music by Linton Concert Band, readings by Esther Vossler and Zona Smith, and the unveiling of a French Memorial Tablet in honor of World War valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Paul F. Marshall
Henry Bader
C. O. Smith
Dan R. Richardson
American Legion
A. H. Irvine
Miss Kirbey
Corps Autoes
Seeman Park
A. N. Junge
Linton
Swaney
Lincoln
Gettsysburg
Franklin Bertheau
Esther Vossler
Langer Promises No Socialist Employs After Win
Attorney General William Langer told about 1,000 farmers at Woodworth that if elected North Dakota governor, there will be no socialists employed by the state after inauguration. He pledged to align North Dakota with the United States and criticized Townleyism’s plan. Otto Walker challenged Langer on his war record and alleged misuse of state funds for a brother’s exemption, but Langer dismissed the charges.
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League
Snyder
United Consumers Stores
Job Brinton
United Consumers
Kositzky
Bank of North Dakota
Workmen’s Compensation Bureau
William Langer
McGovern
Prake
Air Farce
Grand Forks
Dan V. Brennan
State of Washington
Mr. Brennan
Argonne Forest
France
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Minnesota
United
Helena
Stewart
North
South Dakota
Cox
John N. Hagen
Agriculture and Labor
Charles Bleick
Railroad Commission
North Dakota
United States
Woodworth
Stutsman County
Otto Walker
Langer
Townley Clan
Walker
Draft evader Herr is jailed for military court trial
James Herr 26 of Linton is jailed and to be tried by a military court martial at Fort Snelling Minnesota after being reported by ex soldiers as returning from Canada where he hid He fled to Montana then Canada and cannot offer a defense The adjutant general vows more arrests of draft evaders as deserters and says they face hard labor at Ft Leavenworth
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James Herr
Linton
Fort Snelling
Minn
Herr
Fraser
Canada
Montana
Adjutant General's
Adjutant General
Ft. Leavenworth
Democrats of N. D. Pick State Ticket
Fargo May 20 An entire state ticket with the exception of attorney generalship was endorsed for the June primaries at the Democratic state convention. J F T O Connor of Grand Forks heads the ticket with the gubernatorial endorsement while H H Perry of Ellendale was endorsed for United States senator.
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Fargo
N. D
J. F. T. O’ Connor
Grand Forks
United States
H. H. Perry
Ellendale
Frank O. Hellstrom
Bismarck
Minic Nielson
Minot
John F. McGranh
Raymond J. Murphy
Bordulac
Ray Chisholm
Pembina
Fred Welker
Nick Nelson
John B. Fried
Jamestown
R. A. Johnson
Alkabo
Frank Sanford
Rogers
G. I. Sotum
Mandan
M. M. Borman
Abercrombie
North Dakota Ranked Third in 1919 Thrift Stamp Sales
In the Northwest district, North Dakota totaled 618,862.24 dollars in Thrift and War Savings stamps and Treasury certificates for 1919, ranking third behind Montana. The district sold over 5.456 million dollars in stamps, with the nation at 134.23 million. Emmons county purchased 3352.36 dollars in stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Treasury Savings
Minnesota
South Dakota
Montana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Federal Reserve Bank of the Ninth District
Minneapolis
Ohio
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Emmons
Farm Wanted for Olney Illinois Fall Delivery
Rural property sought by buyer in Olney Illinois area. Owner may offer farm or good land with price and description. Respond with details to L Jones Box 551 Olney IL. Advertiser shows interest in Fall delivery.
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L Jones
Olney
Illinois
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Drake Mills
A. E. Becker
North Dakota State
Preus
Capital News
Democrats
J. F. T. O'Connor
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