Federal license plan to curb interstate corporate control
The text outlines three remedies: a ban on director duplication among competing firms, a federal licensing system requiring licenses for corporations with interstate commerce to control up to 25 percent of a product and limiting market share to 60 percent, and a rule mandating licensed companies to sell to all buyers nationwide on equal terms after transportation costs. The Commons notes these aims to curb watered stock and promote fair access.
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United States
Trusts Triumph As Oil Case Spurs Reform Debate
The article argues the Supreme Court’s oil ruling strengthens trust power and prompts calls for a robust anti trust law. It notes stock reactions and critiques political appointments, urging both parties to pursue decisive legislation to curb private monopolies ahead of the school election.
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Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Standard OF Company
Tobacco Trust
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Wall Street
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Justice Harkin
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Republi
Democratic Party
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Taft praised. calls for Democratic leadership in White House
The St Paul Pioneer Press quotes a critic saying Taft has done well in some areas but urges a genuinely Democratic president and Senate to improve the government. The piece suggests replacing Taft with a true Democrat in the White House for better results.
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St. Paul
Washington
Taft
Senate
White House
Statesmen rest as graduates chart ways to save the nation
A reflective piece notes a period of rest for statesmen while graduates propose methods to improve the country and move toward greater refinement. The tone urges thoughtful action and civic responsibility during a time of transition.
A Queer Day for Scare Tactics in the Garden
The writers remark that the knockers have not yet faced rust cutworms or grasshoppers but anticipate their appearance. They note it as a strange day when no new garden scare is found and expectant for pest troubles to arise.
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Minot
Colcord
Droughts and celebrations mark North Dakota notes
June events include Farmers' Day at Wolford and Minot Fourth celebration. Rain near Washburn described as cloudburst. Pembina river rise endangers banks. Eddy county settlers plan annual picnic. Fire in Carrington causes $60,000 loss. Corn acreage rising statewide. Sun dance near Dunseith for good crops as rain falls. Local crimes and incidents reported from Granville to Williston and Minot.
Tornado Hits New Rockford and Barlow Areas
Eddy county endured a tornado that wrecked barns houses and even a railroad elevator at New Rockford and Barlow. Remarkably no lives were lost and only minor injuries were reported despite extensive property damage.
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Eddy County
New Rockford
Barlow
Opposition to Reciprocity Amendment Voiced by North Stars
The text argues against amending a reciprocity agreement with Canada, saying amendments would complicate the measure as two nations' representatives have agreed on its form. It favors voting on the current bill as is, aligning with the Grand Forks Herald’s view that separate tariff legislation should proceed separately to avoid intertwining duties with the mutual trade pact.
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Grand Forks Herald
England
Germany
France
Canada
Inside Information Question at Fargo Bank Official
A reader questions if a leading First National Bank of Fargo official has supplied inside Do not know facts about the Bickford deal and suggest obtaining inside information if lacking. The tone hints at exposé style and concern over bank official conduct.
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Ovw
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First National Bawk
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Bickford
Multiple Events Highlight North Dakota News Roundup
A flood of brief items from Neche to Williston notes storm damage in Neche and Lindberg, a post office bank opening in Williston on June 19, and civic pride in Fargo Courier-News. Other items mention a Chautauqua encampment at Devils Lake, cleanup gains at Williston, an auto wreck in Grand Forks, alfalfa business plans in McHenry County, and a missing Minto elevator official.
Ward County Independent Tone on Plaza teacher assault case
The Ward County Independent notes lynching as a possible fit for the case of a tramp who assaulted a Plaza school teacher last week. Jacob Beck of McClusky is declared sane after threatening self-harm and his wife. Dr H Belyea of Williston was found unconscious in his yard in time to save his life. Twenty neighbors seed a farmer’s field for J E Sterling near Grafton who had been ill all spring. Williston State. A patient wife complains of her husband’s daylong bank work and a guest urges outdoor exercise.
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Horace Flannigan
Cannon Ball
Mott
Norman L. Smith
St. Thomas
State University
St. Louis
Ward County Independent
Plaza
Jacob Beck
McClusky
H. Belyea
Williston
J. E. Sterling
Grafton
Williston State
Taft Rumored Summer Home Near Lake Metigoshe
Rumors say President Taft may choose a westward summer residence in 1912 with a cottage ready at Lake Metigoshe, touted as North Dakota’s finest freshwater body. The mention suggests possible relocation or weekend retreats to the region if he signals intent.
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Taft
West
Peerless Lake
Metigoshe
North Dakota
Births Surge Ahead of Deaths in April Across Counties
State board of health reports April population gains with births outweighing deaths by a wide margin in every county. The text describes old methods and care in planting shade trees, detailing furrow preparation, tree placement, root handling and irrigation considerations to keep trees moist.
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State Board of Health
School Superintendent Layne Attends Eighth Grade Graduation
Superintendent Layne returned from Antler after attending the eighth grade graduation where fourteen diplomas were awarded. Other graduations in the area were postponed due to scarlet fever at Maxbass, while Layne planned stops in Omeemee and Westhope for ceremonies. Seed corn mailing delays and envelopes affected logistics. Summer school circulars for Velva July 17 to August 11 have arrived. details to follow next week.
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Supt. Layne
Antler
Maxbass
Supt
Layne
Omemee
Westhope
Velya
Real Issue in Mexico: land reform and elections
John Kenneth Turner argues that Mexico’s core problem is feudal landholding. Until land is redistributed and access to land granted, elections remain a farce and workers stay bound as peasants or slaves.
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Mexico
United States
John Kenneth Turner
Pacific Monthly
Planting of Trees In Third Annual Report
L. R. Waldron reports Dickinson substation notes on planting trees now. The process involves preparing ground at least two years prior to planting and shows ongoing efforts in rural forestry management.
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L. R. Waldron
Dickinson
Presentation to Mrs Cook by Eastern Star Lodge
The local lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star presented Mrs Roy H Cook with a beautiful emblem by the lodge. J J Weeks made the presentation while J H Kirk voiced farewell wishes to Miss Dora Peebles and the Burr sisters on Europe trip. Mrs J A Johnson bade farewell to Miss Peebles as a luncheon closed the meeting.
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Roy H. Cook
Order of the Eastern Star
Dora Peebles
Burr Sisters
Europe
J. J. Weeks
Cook
J. H. Kirk
Misses Burr
J. A. Johnson
Ladies Aid Plans Major Presbyteran Church Improvements
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church met with the board of trustees to plan extensive repairs to the church property. A contract was let to Ed Moline for the manse basement and steps to the church basement. Plans include repapering the church, repairing the roof and painting the manse, totaling about 400 dollars, with a possible furnace installation in the manse.
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Ladies Aid
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Presbyterian Church
Board of Trustees
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