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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
3
A prairie fire swept north of Beulah and Hazen county, threatening both towns. Local residents joined a brave effort to fight the blaze and eventually conquered the fire, according to a report brought to Fargo today.
A mangled man was found beside the Northern Pacific track near the stock yards. Coroner Kuch and Sheriff Jones investigated. the victim, identified later as M. Sipple, had worked in town years ago and belonged to the Sugget Sound Steamship Union. Barneys companions were seen in Milton hotel. motive unknown, death uncertain whether accident or foul play.
President Ripley signals the Santa Fe may resist the eight hour rule until courts rule, a move that could set a nationwide precedent for railroads. The debate centers on congressional power to fix wages, with implications for rates and public safety. Industry leaders warn of tax on profits while unions urge action to protect workers.
The piece contrasts a widow’s gift of a 150 room house and 2500 acre park valued at 5 million with a banker’s high income, then argues wage earners provoke such fortunes by voting into power and feeding costly habits that fritter away hard earned dollars, framing a critique of poverty and excess.
Dr R C McGurren of Devils Lake secretary of the State Board of Health dispels rumors claiming infantile paralysis cases in North Dakota. He cites one possible case at Lansford under close watch and says no confirmed cases exist in the state. He attended no Washington conference due to funds but expects guidance for measures after report.
The cital mission reports the sympathy strike against New York street car workers did not fully collapse. A conference of labor leaders discussed funding unions across the subway elevated and surface car systems, urging each city member to contribute one dollar. No decision was made on broader actions to discipline unionists nor admission of strike plan failure.
A report notes solidarity with street car workers fighting to preserve rights under an agreement that, if honored by New York traction firms, could prevent the strike and wider unrest. It cites labor support contingent on a definite plan and criticizes Interborough Rapid Transit Co for introducing individual contracts as an attack on trade unions. Police report only 408 responders to a general strike call while Hebrew trades and brewery workers return after holidays.
The notice proclaims high prices for hides furs pelts and related items. It invites readers to write for a free circular shipping tags illustrated trapper's book catalogue and cheap supplies. The company claims prompt returns for each shipment and lists Minneapolis Minnesota as the location.
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