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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
7
Secretary of State Thomas Halt certifies the 1916 North Dakota initiative proposing to amend section 215 of article 1 to move the state capital from Bismarck to New Rockford. The amendment would be placed on the November 7, 1916 ballot if petition requirements are met.
Secretary of State Thomas Hall certifies under state law that petitions containing ten percent of local voters of North Dakota counties were submitted for a general election on November 7 1916. The notice notes repeal of a terminal elevator tax and an appropriation of 1000 dollars, with copies filed in the secretary of state’s office and voter lists preserved, dated July 2 1916 in Bismarck.
Petition to refer a 1915 act amending chapter 279 of the Laws of 1873 and a mill tax to fund grain terminal elevators. The measure would levy 1000 dollars for 1915 and 1916, create a dedicated fund, and require the Board of Railroad Commissioners to study location, cost, and feasibility for elevators in North Dakota Minnesota or Wisconsin. It also appropriates funds for investigation and reporting ahead of the next legislative assembly.
Initiative petition under section 203 proposes amending Article 15 to move the state seat from Bismarck Burleigh to New Rockford Eddy Rady counties. Signers sworn, petition aims to publish on the ballot next general election for approval or rejection.
In 1880 Mark Twain delivered a memorable welcome to General Grant in Hartford. He joked about the Clutter Oak, praised Grants victories, and hinted at his country’s reward for the general. Twain’s opera house speech that night is remembered as a highlight of his life and a warm friendship with Grant grew from that period.
The Fourteenth Legislative Assembly passed proposed amendments to the North Dakota Constitution and will submit them to the Fifteenth Deciative Assembly for approval or rejection. Secretary of State Thomas Wall notes the process and timeline.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 89 of the North Dakota constitution to redefine the Supreme Court composition and quorum. The amendment seeks legislative approval and eventual submission to voters, detailing a five-judge court with four judges required to decide, and provisions for adjourning the court.
A proposed constitutional amendment from North Dakota North Dakota legislature seeks to raise county and sub division debt limits. It details sections increasing indebtedness to five percent of assessed value, with two thirds votes allowing three percent extensions, and broader provisions for utilities projects and waterworks. It preserves existing bonds but voids excess indebtedness.
A 1915 Senate and House resolution proposes an amendment to the North Dakota constitution. It directs the legislature to consider adding language empowering the legislature to levy a tax to fund state land protection and to insure owners against losses from crop failure, with ratification processes outlined. The text outlines that if enacted by the next general election and ratified, the amendment becomes part of the constitution and enables the state to assess a levy to fund the program.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 15 of Article on Rural Credits in the state constitution. The measure seeks legislative referral for a change regarding agricultural loans and rural credit provisions as part of a 1911 legislative session document.
A proposed amendment to North Dakota constitution Section 185 and 189 changes limits on political sub divisions aiding corporations and authorizes a rural credit loan fund. It outlines funding via a state department supervised option and requires two thirds popular vote for approval. The text discusses loans and mortgages backed by such a fund to individuals or rural entities.
The document reports on amendments proposed by the Fourteenth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota to Article VIII and Article VII sections. It notes referral to the Fifteenth Legislative Assembly, with certification by Secretary of State Thomas Tall and dating July 1916, indicating submission to qualified electors for approval.
Delegates from the 49th district gather at the courthouse to decide backing the regular Republican nominees or presenting independent candidates for November. Opland is endorsed for state senator after seven ballots while two House candidates, Byron B. Both and O. B. Holden, win endorsement to appear on the Independent ballot.
Independent candidates vie for three seats in the House of Representatives as a crowded field in the district promises a lively race from now to November. All contenders are well known locally.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Dickinson North Dakota announces Grant A Hillman of Trotters North Dakota filed for Final Three Year Proof to establish ownership of land described as Section 20 Township 144 North Range 105 West Fifth Principal Meridian. The proceeding occurs October 18 1916 before Clerk George Christenson Beach North Dakota. Witnesses listed: James W Guthrie William Burton George Bengal Penrose P Gasho all of Tratters ND.
A collage of small ads lists a $10 reward for a missing cat branded X, land for sale at 31.50 per yard, threshing rig labor roles, rental of grazing land with a large dwelling, a registered Duroc Jersey boar for sale, several residences for sale, an estray branded cattle, a red bull taken up, a sales job offer with high pay, another taken up notice, and farm livestock for sale or trade including heifers cows horses and stock. Located around Beach and Medora with references to Minot North Dakota and nearby sections and ranges.
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