Socialism labeled as threat in North Dakota race notes
Capital News Bureau alleges socialist influence in state politics citing J F T O Connor record in the House, Mill and Elevator Bond Bill support, and Poindexter as a socialist-leaning candidate. It claims the League hides socialist ties while farmers are misled about progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. T. O’connor
Fusion
Grand Forks
League
O’connor
D. C
Socialist Party
Iconoclast
North Dakota Women Push Political Clubs After Suffrage
Women leaders in Fargo Grand Forks Mandan Bismarck urge smaller towns to form active political clubs for the fall campaign. Miss Minnie J. Nielson calls for immediate action to advance votes from the suffrage amendment and resist socialistic influence in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie J. Nielson
North Dakota
Fargo
Grand Forks
Mandan
Bismarck
Adjutant General Flawed Bonus Payout Raises Local Concern
Adjutant General Angus Fraser admits breaking the payment order for the state bonus. In Cooperstown, Mrs Charles Albert Snyder, mother of nine, applied under claim 14 021 with 1600 to be paid next after her husband enlisted in 1918 and did not return. Fraser says many veterans would step back one place to accommodate such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Fraser
Cooperstown
Charles Albert Snyder
Snyder
Fraser
Warrant Proceeded Over $200 Payment to Deserted Woman
A legal action advances regarding a payment of 200 dollars to a woman described as deserted. The warrant was forwarded to her today as part of the case actions.
State Bank of North Dakota Opens to Individual Deposits
F. W. Cathro director general, citing Nonpartisan League reports, says he will accept individual deposits if state bankers stop attacking the bank and labeling it a political machine. League papers claim daily deposits reach thousands including one from Australia.
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F. W. Cathro
State Bank of North Dakota
League
Australia
Walter Thomas Mills
Cathro
Brinton Denied Cross Examination in North Dakota Libel Case
J W Brinton, jailed on libel charges against A C Townley and William Lemke, fails to cross examine witnesses as Justice Howell sustains objections over nine Bank of North Dakota deposit questions. Brinton says secrecy worsens suspicions about bank funds diverted to private uses across North Dakota Minnesota and beyond.
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A. C. Townley
William Lemke
Treasury
Nonpartisan League
Bank of N. D
Corporation of State
J. W. Brinton
William Langer
E. H. Howell
Brinton
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
F. W. Cathro
Bottineau
N. D
Credit Department
Cathro
W. A. Anderson
Minneapolis
Socialist Park Board
Howell
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Florida
Bank of Fargo
Hicher Townley
Lemke
Emmons County Anti Townley Campaign Urges Attendance
At a busy season the Emmons County Anti Townley Campaign Committee urges workers to attend the scheduled event this fall. Secretary W. H. Johnson emphasizes the importance amid the year’s bustle.
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Anti
W. H. Johnson
Sec
Emmons County Anti-Townley Campaign Committee
Justice Howell's Court and Libel Allegations Stir case
The speaker asserts readiness to prove the charges are true and denies committing libel, referencing Justice Howell's court amid other pending courts.
Record exposes league stock schemes and Burleigh fraud
A long review details Emmons and Burleigh county stock schemes tied to local newspapers. It recalls notes lent to the Publishers Service Bureau, bank collateral tied to Townley era loans, and Brinton and Townley feuds over control of the Burleigh County Farmers Press. It names bail hearings by Blue Sky officials and urges standardization inspections next month as schools expand staff and funding.
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Emmons County
Publishers Service Bureau
Scandinavian Bank
Townley
Burleigh County
Burleigh County Farmers Press
League
Brintons
Palladium
Farmers
Blue Sky
Lemke
Wood
Crooks
Brinton
County School Notes on Attendance Pins and Salaries
The district issues buttons for three perfect attendance certificates and will award a nine month diploma after three buttons. Linton High School receives $285 state aid this year. Teachers’ salaries in the county are not excessive compared with other areas, with rural South Dakota paying $125 and most local schools between $90 and $115 for first grade teachers. The office has actively sought teachers from all sources and hopes to avoid shortages when many arrive, with most hires being high school graduates.
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South Dakota
Minnesota
League Paper Exposes Grain Plot Jokes and Accusations
A Fargo league paper attacks the Chamber of Commerce and Townley factions over grain pricing schemes. It argues the alleged exposes are a hoax by league managers to mislead farmers, naming several local figures and questioning McGovern and Backman claims.
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League
Minneapolis
Emmons County
Courier-News
Fay Harding
Temvik
Hazelton
Sam Wright
Steve
McGovern
League County
State Mill and Elevator Association
Townley Machine
Farmers
Madison, S. D
Oldline
Drake
Oscar Backman
Wilton
Backman
Miller
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Wells near Sioux test raise excitement and caution
Residents of Grandfield Ohio and surrounding county clubs watch W T Brooks oil venture southeast of the city. Reported as a gusher rumor proves false as the well yields about a barrel per day while the company, led by Brooks, delays final drilling to ensure proper casing and safety before continuing exploration.
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Grandfield
Ohio
W. T. Brooks
Commons
Sioux Test
Farm Bureau Briefs Signal Upcoming Sales and Notes
From Strasburg and Hazelton as locations for next month's sales with dates to be announced. Albert Heun hauled 64 pound per bushel wheat to Strasburg last week. Emmons County film shows Seeman Park crowd as Bis Mcark ball team photographer visits. Emmons County Purebred Breeders Association plans its first big sale at Mandan fair season. Do not trust Rosen Rye ads. North Dakota climate makes it unsuitable.
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Strasburg
Hazelton
Albert Heun
Holmboe
Bismarck
Seeman Park
Emmons County
Feeding Molasses Boosts Stock Health and Palatability
Fred and Leo Ehr near Minot report excellent results feeding molasses to cattle. Ehr says they mix with straw or pour over oats at two to three pounds daily, noting it acts as a laxative, lowers feed cost, and makes straw more palatable for stock. Molasses sold at Brad dock and Hazelton for 12.50 per 55 gal barrel through McCusker or Ben Matthews.
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Fred
Leo Ehr
Minot
Mr. Ehr
Braddock
Hazelton
McCusker
Ben ‘Matthews
Quotable Thought on Social Grace from the Boston Post
The Boston Post notes a line about concealing boredom to appear socially successful, presenting it as a witty maxim. The remark reflects a classic press voice on manners and public conduct.
Election Regulations Clarify Voting Rights and Ballots
The Record explains voter eligibility, residency requirements, and absentee ballots. It notes that citizens over 21 who have resided in the county 90 days may vote, and those moving within 30 days may vote where they lived previously. It covers women's suffrage and ballot formats for fall elections.
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Capital News Bureau
Linton
Burleigh
Andress
Houghton Mifflin Co
Chicago
Parker
Ginn and Company
Northern School Supply Co
Fargo Parker
Linton High School
Chamber of Commerce
Townleyites
Stewart
Bill Brooks
Farm Bureau Briefs
Emmons County Purebrea Breeders’ Association
Wisconsin
Minn
Bowton Post
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