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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for Canada and local papers with ad rates per inch and column width. A lengthy Antler American critique rebuts Antler Socialist editorials, defending Old Glory and opposing socialism while denouncing red flag symbolism and political propaganda.
The article forecasts Roosevelt securing northern delegates at the Republican National Convention while Taft leads southern patronage delegates. It warns Roosevelt may bolt with a split party and run, with progressives Clark or Wilson as possible challengers who could deny Roosevelt the third-term win.
The Commoner notes that friends of Senator Lorimer seek to stall the vote, implying they lack enough support to clear him. The piece argues that delaying adjournment favors Democrats and that a vote should occur before any end of session.
Automobilists and others have noticed that rains are frequent, implying driving conditions may be wet and cautious travel advised amid frequent showers.
Civic league plans in Milton and a new grocery in McVitle. Fargo hosts labor union meeting June 8 to 9. Olaf Ribb joins Kenmare Herald as editorial writer. Flowers stolen from Wahpeton cemetery. A 13 year old Lidgerwood boy accidentally shot in the arm. Cooperstown box elder trees infected by fungus. Langdon builds a potato warehouse to spur the spud industry. A damaging wind storm hits Courtenay with rain. Editor K B Williams of Reynolds Enterprise marries Theresa Maley. Body of drowned B E Johnston recovered from Hear River. Fire destroys D J Harris farm residence near Niagara. H P Taylor residence in Jamestown hit by lightning. repair costs. Two Fargo boys injured last week. Pembina county cannot identify a man who died on a Northern Pacific train near Joliette.
Auto thieves operate in Grand Forks as communities push road improvements. LaMoure backs good roads via an automobile club. The Sons of Norway plan a June seventh Edmore celebration. Stephen Young of Neche turns 100. The three year homestead bill advances to President Taft. Langdon weighs a new fire engine. Gov Burke names A N Bourassa to pardons board. Mrs Kaufman of Wabpetan injures her hand in a fall. Nelson county storm damages property. John Canham’s Jamestown home damaged by basement fire from a gasoline stove. Bud Floyd, jailed for robbery in Carrington, escapes. John Danielson of Belfield killed by a Northern Pacific train near Beach. L H Bratton campaigns for Rugby Optimist. Luke seeks Pierce county rep seat. Charles Holbrook to Fish Lake season in Turtle Mountains. Pierce County Tribune sold at sheriff sale. Dan Brennan redemption noted. Two year old McGeoch dies from rat biscuit given by hired man. Miss Farie B Murphy of Jamestown insane hospital nurse burned when hair ignites from paraffin on alcohol stove.
The Dunseith Times edited by B. W. Lair reports early sown crops looking well and extensive plowing. Isaiah McBain learns printing at the Pioneer office while Tom White starts a new drag line for teaming. Bonepickers and Indians fill the boneyard as the printing office moves and the issue shifts format.
Historical notice lists Lena Kittleson’s death from pneumonia ten years prior. Other items include Clerk of Court Barkway visiting Fargo and juries called for June 18.
A mix of brief notices: A Dunbar farmer loses a barn to fire blamed on a boy with matches. a Fargo editor marries Coral Prefect of St Paul. Minot bathers warned to wear suits or face police fines. Levi Lisk injured by his four year old’s accidental shot. John Hartman commits suicide after long insanity. Hotel windows broken near Mandan after a NP depot mishap. Auto thieves abandoned their prize near Mallory. Rugby board of insanity reports two examined. one sent to Sweden, the other advised to quit snoose and drink less.
A. J. F. Voight, longtime editor and manager of the Pierce County Tribune, moves to Cando to helm the Democrat. John W. Page assumes the role of editor of the Tribune.
Jim Lanxon of Forman suffered the loss of one finger on his right hand while adjusting a sausage machine. His finger was severed by a knife on the apparatus and amputated instantly. Mrs. Jacob Berger of Hankinson was burned and her home destroyed after a gasoline ignition and explosion.
Edward Fitzgerald, a bachelor living on a claim near Mohall, suffered severe facial burns when a lard pail lid blew off while he boiled coffee. He has not been able to see since the incident but is not expected to lose his eyesight.
An unidentified man was shot and killed in Buffalo after resisting arrest by the town marshal during a disturbance. A crowd aided the marshal and pursued the man as he fired on the crowd before he fell. The fatal shooter is not known.
The Bottineau Farmers Alliance was organized and gave promise of forming a strong group, signaling potential growth and activism among local growers.
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