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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1920

Page

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Small Town Bankers Oppose Repeal Of Public Deposits Law

North Dakota bankers across districts oppose repealing the initiated public deposits law. District presidents from Walhalla Velva Harvey and others say they favor keeping the law and warn against heavy withdrawals. The Townley press claims support, but Herald inquiries find no foundation for that claim and show opposition in both small towns and larger cities.

Herald Townley Press Bank of North Dakota Manoa North Dakota State Banker's’ Association A. McDonald Walhalla Northeastern District Association Sage Bank of Northwest A. E. Severeid Velva Northwestern District Association Caid

Roll of 970 Found in Shoe

Fragmented report notes a cash roll of 970 discovered inside a shoe during examination. Names appear garbled and unclear, with references to Garnier Masm and Javodb Hagentrand Pinion uncertain. The source text is damaged and lacks coherent context or dates.

Garnier Javodb Hagentrand Pinion Neers Finland

G O P Congressional Committee Reports A Surplay Of 36 653

The National Republican congressional committee reports a campaign balance of 36 653 dollars. Available campaign funds total 758 544 dollars. The committee lists 4 029 contributors including W H Wolwell 23 000, J D Rockefeller 9 000, J D Rockefeller Jr 5 000, Cornelius Vanderbilt 10 000, and Joseph Widener 10 750.

Washington House of Representatives Lim William H. Wolwell Philadelphia John T. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Jr Cornelius Vanderbilt Joseph Widener

Cat Takes Place Of Cup At Scotch Banquet

Boston, Dec 1 The Scots Charitable Society revived an elf custom at its annual banquet replacing the cup that cheers with snuff. A snuff ritual was passed from a ram's horn ram's horn and displays of handkerchiefs followed. The tale of a Scotchman bragging of past drinking was recounted as guests sneezed and speakers spoke.

Cat Boston Mass

Bismarck Water Plant Refuses City Offer

The Bismarck Water Supply Company rejects a $235,009 city offer for core purchases. The case moves to arbitration as the city cannot condemn the property by eminent domain. Confusing text notes St Paul and Union references amid unclear lines.

Bismarck Diiepkres N. Dy Core Ety caNso St.Paul Sues Dac

Ireland Massacre Details Elusive as Ireland Violence Mounts

Dublin and Cork dispatches describe confusion over Sunday massacre near Kilmiichael Cork where fifteen auxiliary police recruits were killed. A wounded survivor provides a fragmentary account of an ambush amid khaki clad men, with theories of mine or trench across the road. Police vow to press anti insurgent campaign as plans for ending violence in Ireland emerge. New arrests and raids on Sinn Fein linked buildings occur as a military inquiry investigates two men shot in County Louth.

Cork Ireland Associated Preas Kilmichasl Dublin Dee Labor Commission of Inquiry Favor Party Labor Great Britain Kilmichael England Sinn Fein Ita Nuburbs Scotland Y Documenta County Louth

Rebuilding Hibbing halves complete new town planned

Hibbing Minnesota with a history as the richest village in the world is being rebuilt with about half of the old town remaining and a new town of nearly 620 acres planned to the south. About twenty million dollars is the estimated cost with modern business houses and dwellings across a six block main street. Rats and small boys are harvesting oversized rodent prizes as work exposes old infrastructure.

Hipping Minn Redullaing Hibbing Mogabe Range Sectea Ay Kofi Rattalla

North Dakota rail commission Set to discuss gas unit rules

A conference set for December 6 will study gas industry standards in the state. Proposals include minimum thermal units per cable within a mile of manufacturing plants, 500 BTU and 660 BTU benchmarks, and testing protocols for compliance.

Don ‘Bismarck N. Ds North Dakota Railroaay Commission Bi Tooting Commission Rise

Legal Notice: Retiring Attorney in Bismarck Area

A garbled legal notice notes a Bas. NOD. Det. 1. and references retiring attorney Cee Ware Law in Bismarck. The fragment mentions partnership or practice changes and outlines a transition for the former attorney likely to retire from general practice in the region.

Bismarck Baward Coe Amistank Wise

Stolen Tire May Trigger Arrests In New York Heist

New York December 1 A tire from an abandoned car tied to a major theft is expected to yield finger prints and help identify robbers who seized 567 060 in a company heist. Authorities move to track suspects tied to Igoe Brothers and Taylor and Company in New York. Meanwhile Fred Taylor of Newark will debut as a professional in the Madison Square Garden six day race starting late tonight with teammate Tom Smith, one of fifteen teams entered.

New York Igoe Brothers Ain Taylor and Company I! Maere Manhattan Kean, Taylor and Company Brooklyn Liberty

Beers Mix Up Ends in Fatal Shooting at Pub

Two men were lat Gesé and one person wounded in a saloon after a patron drank near beer instead of whiskey. Frank Makowsky was shot in the melee as police investigated the incident and questioned witnesses.

Frank Makowsky Steve

Mexican President Obregon inaugurated amid large frontier crowds

El Paso reports from December 1 describe well wishers from Arizona New Mexico and California arriving on special trains to witness General Obregon's inauguration as president in Mexico City. Telegraphed accounts say a major patriotic demonstration followed the ceremony and Obregon urged support for American capital and a through railroad link from Kansas City to Chihuahua City. Washington notes rumors of anti Obregon conspiracies and possible Carranza loyalists fleeing to Texas from Spain, while Newport Gazette carries holiday messages for the Guam naval colony.

el Paso Tex Mexico Arizona New Mexico California General Obregon Chambers of Commerce Obregon Kai City Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad Chihuahua City Washington State Department Havana Pablo Gonsales Juan Barragan Carranza Texas Spain Sala United Rate

League Will Send Letter to President Wilson

Geneva dispatch reports President Wilson's offer to act as mediator in Armenia accepted by the League of Nations council. The decision drew high praise from Lord Robert Cecil and others, while questions linger over mediation terms with Turkish nationalist Mustapha Kemal. Continued on page 5.

Geneva Associated Press Wilson Armenia Council of the League of Nations Cound Europe Armenix A. J. Balfour Mustapha Kemal Robert Cecil United States Fridtjof Nansen Aoa Atate Caliente Allied High’ Commissione Mustapha Kemal -Pasha

Mediation proposal aims to end Armenian utilities dispute

Secretary Colby proposes U S and Mexico appoint a commission to draft a treaty resuming diplomatic relations, via Roberto Pesqueira in Washington. Mexico City sends the plan amid ongoing discussions.

Washington Colby United States Mexico Mexico City Roberto V. Pesqueira

Steady Rise in American Coal Exports to Denmark This Year

Copenhagen reports a steady yearlong rise in American coal imports to Denmark. January to September totals climbed to 274,390 tons with Britain supplying less during summer and more in September. Germany virtually stopped by October while Denmark sought cheaper Chinese coal for railways due to unfavorable exchange rates and parity concerns.

Copenhagen Denmark Great Britain Germany Munich America China

Indictments Returned Against Herbert Du Puy and Turville

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh returned indictments against Herbert Du Puy former president and chairman of Crucible Steel Company of America and George A Turville former vice president and secretary charging conspiracy to defraud the U S government of income and excess profits taxes with alleged involvement of several related Crucible companies and affiliates in a multi million dollar scheme.

Pittsburgh Herbert du Puy Crucible Steel Company of America George A. Turville U. S Big Steel Company of America Halcobe Steel Company Crucibin Steel Mining and Milling Company Hudson Railroad and Transportation Company Penn Connecting Railroad Company Crucible Steel Company Crucible Cuel Company Crucible Fuel Company The Midland Improvement Company

Petition to raise gas rates in Minnesota case

Minneapolis filed in district court seeking a rate increase for St. Cloud Public Service from 1.35 to 2.44 per thousand cubic feet. The company cites a deficit of 15,858 dollars in gas manufacturing costs from 1920 to 1930 and cites expert figures for operating expenses and a reasonable return. Separate item notes that Wisconsin authorities found insufficient proof of regulation violations in Madison.

Minneapolis Minn St. Cloud Public Service Company United States District Court A. J. Lulck

North Dakota Bankers Offer Relief to Farmers and State

Fargo dispatch reports the North Dakota Bankers Association executive council pledging cooperation with state leaders and outside investment firms to aid financial relief. They urge Congress to stabilize grain and cattle prices, support the industrial commission, and coordinate with the Bank of North Dakota. A committee will pursue constructive relief, noting small bank capitalizations and deposits while signaling reentry of Twin Cities farm loan companies if policies pass.

Fargo Executiv Council of North Dalat State Bankers’ Association Ovary MamieoForth” Dakota Cems Otter Congress Bankrent Association Industetal Commission Pee Industrial Commission-Directare Bank Omar Heartient Peacetet Eee Ots North Dakota Bank of North Dakota E. J. Weiser First National Bank of Fargo Pierce Sheldon Hanson Grand Forks H. P. Beckwith J. J. Barry Valley City Bankera Yeater Twin Cities bankers’ association of ‘North _Dakotes North Dakota Bankers’ Association MacFadden Executive Council National Wheat Growers’ Association Executive Council of the North Dakota Bankers’ Rocistion Poe Ujc Merichants Koma

Bridge Work May Lay Road Over Ice In Missouri River

Engineers plan a temporary ice bridge across the Missouri River to support railroad and road traffic. Crews undertake a project to lay rails and a narrow embankment while winter conditions persist.

Bismarck Mitcouri Tha Bane Se Ue Gut Reibe Werkiras Ea

Engrossed and racing themes mark house and senate session

An unclear fragmentary report references engrossment and racing terms tied to a session in the house and senate. Mentions Bil Blemarck and possible references to Taipwon and A cabin trains, with sparse context and scattered phrases. No clear events, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from readable text.

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