North Dakota legislature debates audit report and bills
The North Dakota House and Senate convene with a focus on an immediate audit of the Bank of North Dakota and state industries. Resolutions demand a complete audit report from Bishop Brisman Co. and a copy to the governor and legislators, while committee rosters and early bills outline the session's start.
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Bismarck
Bank of North Dakota
House of Representatives
Watt
Oasy County
House
Ubesta
North Dakota
Bishop Brisman and Co
St. Paul
J. A. Cull
Fargo
Bern
Flo
Hin
Brissman and Bishop Co
Mannenger
Rey
Veltosapet
KrRyetried
Itlee
Immigration board to ask for two hundred thousand
North Dakota immigration board plans a special appropriation of 200000 over the next two years. Commissioner Worst notes bureau expenses totaled 126090.49 from August 7, 1919 to October 31, 1920. The report cites farm purchases by immigrant families and advertising impact, while urging real estate dealer licensing.
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Bismarck
N. 1
North Dakota Immigration Board
J. Wares
North Dakota
Eteeros
Worst
Department of Immigration
Tigget
North Dakota Workmen’s Compensation fund excessive
Figures from the North Dakota Workmen’s Compensation bureau show receipts far exceed needs. In the first year receipts were 554,852.46 with disbursements of 3109,015.05. Since inception in July 1919 to Jan 1, 1921 receipts total 1,084,888.24 and disbursements 231,224.56. The fund now stands at 803,663.05. The state banked most funds in Bank of North Dakota with 350,000 on time certificates and 453,663.68 on check, costing the state several thousand dollars in lost interest due to the balance.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Ferhapa
Grand Niece of Betsy Ross Dead
Philadelphia reports the death yesterday of Mrs. Isole Earle Beale, great grand niece of Betsy Ross and second cousin of the late Lord Pauncefort, organizer of the flag house chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Philadelphia
Isole Earle Beale
Betsy Rose
Lord Pauncefort
United States
Flag House
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pershing Asked to Aid in Search for Missing Battle Flag
Major Geoffroy of the French army appeals to General Pershing for help locating a battle flag of the 129th French infantry battalion. The banner, decorated with fourragere and medaille militaire insignia, vanished after an August 1918 liaison with the 230th American division and a mishap at a railroad station in January 1919 at Epépay, France.
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Pershing
Washington, Ay
Eneral Pershing
Geoffroy I
129Th Preach Infantry
Bpernay
France
Winmess
Medaille Militaire
Geoffroy
Wentz testifies on coal purchases during wartime shortages
Washington reports Lt Col J G Barney said Philadelphia Coal Co linked to Colonel Wentz in seeking War Department contracts. Wentz acknowledged buying 150000 tons at 11.50 a ton, after advising against heavy market entry. Senate committee plans legislation to publicize coal cost data.
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Washington
Wurtter
War Department
Wat
D. B. Wentz
National Coal Association
Senate
J. G. Barney
Philadelphia Coal Company
Wentz
Crystal Springs Bank Closes Amid Irregularities
The First State Bank of Crystal Springs closes with capital stock of 10 000. State bank examiner O B Lofthus cites shortfalls and irregularities as causes. Statewide closures reach 28 banks. Milk prices fall from 11 to 10 cents a quart in Madison. Toronto club to train in Columbus, Ga after purchasing Garry Fortune. University weather notes include temperatures and wind.
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Bismarck
N. D
Jun
First State Bank of
Crystal Springs
O. B. Lofthus
State Bank Examiner
Lofthus
Madison
Wis
Toronnto
Torlonto Club
International League
Columbus
Orgia
Garry” Fortune
Boston Americans
U S Mail Ship Pulitzer Lost with Seven Sailors Reported
Washington January reports say the U S mail boat Pulitzer is missing since December, with at least seven men aboard, likely sent into the Strait of Bohol Alaska. Secretary Payne told Governor Riggs of Alaska, navy and coast guard agencies are searching.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Pulitzer
Bholi~ Ko
Alaska
Payne
Riggs
Navy Department
Taast Guard Service
Woosteln
Judge Rules Stock Dividends Not Income in Wisconsin Case
Eau Claire Wisconsin January six Judge James Wickham in circuit court rules stock dividends are not income and thus not taxable income under Wisconsin tax laws in a test case brought by Daniel Moulany a retired lumberman The county says it will appeal to the state supreme court.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin
James Wickham
Daniel Moulany
Supreme Court
Spanish War Vets to Meet in Minn
Minneapolis hosts the next national encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans to be announced by H G Brant Minnesota department commander. An eye nose and throat clinic for former service men will open under the U S Public Health Service with dental clinics added. Travel and hotel costs will be paid for distant veterans attending the clinic in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Jah
H. G. Brant
Department Comander
Minnesota
United States Public Health Offer
L. A. Walker
Twin Cities
Census Committee Agrees to Report Siegel Bill on House Membership
The House Census Committee decided to report to Congress the Siegel bill fixing House membership at 483, a rise of 40 plus 8. It also proposed a constitutional amendment setting full representation at 600 and a reapportionment plan detailing state gains and losses.
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HOUSE
Washington, Jan C
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Minnesota House Chairs Named In Reapportionment Session
St Paul Minn Jan 6 Speaker W J Nolan announced chairmanships of House committees with a new reapportionment panel to tackle congressional and legislative redistricting under the new census. Names listed include chairs for Agriculture Grants Banks Appropriations Commerce Civil Administration and more with figures like Nordegren Me overn Mitchcock and Parker among others. Ray P Chase of Anoka named state auditor to fill the unexpired term of Frey after inauguration as governor, having served as deputy auditor since 1916.
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Minn
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Skeston
Minnesota
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Fivestock
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Mitchcock
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Pilley
Mojor
Washburn
Hausland
Murphy
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Cullum
Swenson
Child
Gerlich
Hone
Ata
Nompe
McPartlin
Rules
Norton
Serline
Delury
Temperance
Putnam
Loan May Be Floated In Russia To Aid The Men With Small Wages
Communists in Wald town council plan to rent a municipal loan of 6,000,000 marks to help families with multiple children earning under 1,900 marks annually. Interest would be funded by a prosperity tax on those with incomes over 50,000 marks. Reed Appointed Minneapolis attorney Frank B. Reed was named to succeed Judge E A Montgomery at the Minneapolis municipal court.
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Wald
Rhenish
Prussia
Reed
Sr. Paul
Jan
B. Reed
Minneapolis
E. A. Montgoméry
Prove
Séed
Threshermen Seek Benefit of Minn Compensation Law
Minnesota Threshermen’s Association seeks to redefine eligibility under the workmen compensation law. They aim for a legislative change after their annual convention in Minneapolis. Members note threshermen are currently classified as farmers, excluding them from benefits available to other industries. Eligibility would require threshermen statewide to join the association for coverage.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Minnesota Threshermen’s Association
Plana
Thresharmen Sf
Plans go ahead to defeat Townley and his co workers
Salina Kansas January reports an invading faction named the Nonpuritana league has set up in the city. They aim to enlist local farmers into their organization and carry forward their campaign against Townley and associates, marking a fresh spark in local politics.
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Townley
Salina
Kan
Kavens
Nonpuritana League
Klaté
Yeniey
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