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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
The Emmons County Free Press blasts league influence and tax burdens, exposing stockholders in Linton's paper and criticizing grasshopper poison costs, the Scandinavian-American Bank scandal, and Townley era finance. It frames farmers as loyal victims amid state financial turmoil.
The Supreme Court ruled against N. C. Macdonald in the bid to reclaim office from Minnie Nielson who won fairly in the last general election. The Macdonalds have gained state payroll positions totaling 5500 dollars yearly, with the male half earning the amount of the office he lost and the female nearly 500 dollars less.
Townley supporters urge all good leaguers to attend in Fargo on October 21 and bring their pocketbooks as the league faces hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Bankruptcy courts may see increased activity as Townley heads toward another insolvency.
The Free Press notes four former subscribers who previously failed to pay their records. The writer jokes about collecting the debts and even threatening to levy on the newspaper stock if needed. The tone mixes tears with a humorous vow to recover old subscriptions.
A clipped remark accuses hidden planners of steering a major financial event in North Dakota, calling them seasoned crooks who know the game. The brief hints at behind the scenes manipulation without detailing individuals or actions.
General Wood commands 1000 Federal troops in Gary while Indiana state forces declare martial law across Indiana Harbor and East Chicago after raids on agitators. Gov. Goodrich approves action with Adjutant General Smith coordinating 12 Indiana companies. Local unrest ends as troops assume control.
Flames rage in the Deep Level of the Homestake shaft in the Black Hills. Officials in Sioux Falls announce a flood strategy to smother the fire burning between the 700 and 800 foot levels of the famed gold mine.
North Dakota Supreme Court orders removal of the Fargo receiver for the Scandinavian American Bank and places the bank under the state bank examiner. The banking board is barred from enforcing invalidating post-dated checks as collateral.
Christiania reports Norway has adopted national prohibition by plebiscite vote. The Oct 8 plebiscite result confirms the shift to nationwide dry laws across the country.
William Pitt Shattuck of 2125 Girard Avenue South says he will enter a claim as the inventor of the tank. He submits documents to the British commission and the Civic & Commerce association will forward the claim for official recognition.
Subscriptions to Salvation Army fund in Williams county. Maddock reports Maddock rescues wounded veteran Peter Erickson. Turtle Lake sells Wave to J. M. Smith of Martin. Fargo hosts 800 mile El Zagal visitation by 100 nobles. Fire destroys Oscar Johnson home near Velva. Widespread minor injuries in several towns from accidents.
Across North Dakota brief items note a $10,000 creamery planned at Hazen, a corn show in Leonard on October 15, a Burleigh county homecoming October 15-17, and local political and legal notes. Diphtheria improves in Grand Forks. deaths include Antwine Monnette and Mother Superior Battista.
Directory page lists county officers Auditor treasurer register of deeds sheriff state s attorney and superintendent of schools plus county judge clerk of court and commissioners with district designations and names including McConville Matthews Lee Weber and DuHeaume.
The record lists the Sixth Judicial District with W. L. Nuessle presiding and Judge C. Wattam alongside. Court reporter details accompany the session notes.
A list names city officials including Mayor Auditor Treasurer Police Magistrate Justice of the Peace City Attorney Chief of Police and Aldermen by ward. The German Evangelical Friedens Church announces services at 10 30 Sunday school at 10 and evening worship at 7 30 on the third Sunday morning and every Sunday evening led by Rev Martin Vosseler.
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