Favor Change in Taxation Advocated at North Dakota Convention
Fargo sources report at the North Dakota County Commissioners Association convention discussions favor a constitutional amendment to allow non uniform taxation. Professor McVey urges a dual supervision system and full value assessments, noting current laws fail to cover growing railroad and utility franchises.
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Fargo
N. D
County Commissioners’ Association of
North Dakota
Parso
Insident DeLance
W. UL
Plath
Cass County
W. G. Samuel
Ramsey
C. F. Massingham
Morton
A. A. Seeley
Cavalier
J. Nogosle
Stutsman
Ries Ant Fn-Laws
Longhead
Walsh
Porter
Foster
Noble
McKenzie
Kane
Thenony Goodman
Trails Stewart
LaMonte
Healey
Burleigh
Resolutions
Horsky
Pierce
Mackay
McLean
Willner
Oliver
Frank Wells
Lewis
Cass
Leaistalion
Myrick
Pembina
Girail ‘Towner
Ropon
Grand Parks
Danielson
Ransom
Reider
Melenry
Ln Po McVey
University of Minne+sot
Hhai
State Tax Commission
McVey
Min
James Bayle
The
State University
Alow
Neri Dakota
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Stile Tax Commission
Ths
State Board of Equalization
Death rate trends show decline through 1906
A Washington Bureau of Statistics report states the 1906 death rate 101 per 1000 population, lower than 1905 and 1904. It notes 688,105 deaths in the registration area, with international comparisons suggesting an era of low mortality and a global trend toward about 15 per 1000.
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Bureau of Statistics At
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics On
Magland
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Germany
France
Ihig
Uhe
Woman's Heart Touches North Dakota Boy’s Home Offer
The 1-year-old Fred Teck, who attempted suicide by drinking carbaric acid, may gain a family for him and his younger siblings. A North Dakota woman offered to adopt Fred if he recovers, proposing a home on a 2000 acre farm and potential future coordination for his siblings. The boy will decide after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. DB
Fred Teck
North Dakota
Fred
Interesting Facts About the Northern Pacific Cutoff Bridge
Valley City reports on the Northern Pacific cutoff bridge noting concrete piers started April 1, 1907 and bridge work began October 1, 1907. The structure spans 4,000 feet with a height of 165 feet and uses 1,200 tons of steel. It features 220,000 excavation in river piers, with largest girders weighing 32 tons and smaller girders 19 tons.
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Valley City
N. D
Northern Pacific
Pleza
Gillette Awaits Death In Electric Chair For Grace Brown Killing
Auburn N Y March 7 Chester Gillette argues he did not kill Grace Brown saying she jumped from the boat and he fled. He blames her letters and portrays himself as blameless while awaiting the March 30 execution date.
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Auburn
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Gillette
Big Moose Lake
Sean
Billy" Brown
Herkimer
Death warrants signed for two women slayers in Pittsburgh
Gov Stuart signs the death warrants for Morris B Holmes and William Smith. Both are educated college men accused of killing their sweethearts. Holmes will die Thursday and Smith next Saturday in Pittsburgh.
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Gov
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Holmes and Smith
Pittsburg
Morris B. Holmes
William Smith
Holmes
Smith
East Pittsburg
McDonald
Bessie McDonald Smith
Bis Country
England
Canada
Valley City Victorious In Harvey Basketball Showdown
Valley City defeated Harvey 26 to 6 as the visiting squad dominated play. Bessie Butterfield scored half her team's points while Valley City demonstrated strong shooting and control throughout the game.
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Valley City
Mar
Harvey
Valley City Girls
Bessie Butterfield
Republican meeting sets Devils Lake convention date
Devils Lake North Dakota March 6 The Republican county central committee met with full attendance at Secretary Trainor's office Chairman Restler presided The convention was set for Tuesday March 31 from 2 to 5 pm Every precinct gets two delegates except Devils Lake wards one and three with three delegates each Representation is based on governor votes with one at large vote per precinct and one vote for every twenty five Sarles votes or fraction thereof
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Devils Lake
N. D
Republican County Central Committee
Trainor
Restler
Sarles
Commercial club to move to temporary quarters in Grand Pacific block
In Bismarck North Dakota on March 7 the Commercial club plans to occupy temporary quarters in the Grand Pacific hotel block within a day or two and will be comfortable until larger offices are found. Multiple parties offered to build or modify space for club use and six new applications followed an auction with E G Patterson as the result, with friends pressing to patch a peace and keep the club in the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Bismarck Commercial
Grand Pacific Hotel
E. G. Patterson
Commercial Club
Livery Barn Burned Amid Mysterious Fire Loss
In Donnybrook North Dakota the livery barn of Peter Jackman was destroyed by fire at 5 am. Five horses perished, and most of the barn equipment burned. Only two or three vehicles survived. Total loss described as large, with insurance of 2500 dollars.
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Donnybrook
N. D. Mat
Peter Jackman
Special Meeting for Men at the Opera House
A Sunday afternoon gathering for men at 3 30 p m features gospel gongs a violin solo by Prof B J Rogine and a short address by Rev B P Lawrence on Pour Vital Questions for Men Other men will share testimony to the importance of these topics inviting all men to attend for collective good and support.
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Opera House
Iti
J. Rogine
B. P. Lawrence
Rosses Bound Over in Kidnapping Case
In Bismarck North Dakota justice court the Rosses were bound over to the district court on kidnapping charges involving Tina Haas age 17 who fled to Kansas before being found by her father. Bail was denied and they remain jailed until the district court convenes on the 16th. The Lawrece Crow case linked to the same offense reports a hearing set for tomorrow.
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Bismarck
N. D
Ross
Justice Court
H. A. Ross
District Court
Tina Haas
Kansas
Rossés
Lawrece Crow
Pat Garrett Killed by Ranchman in Lease Dispute Near Las Cruces
El Paso March 2 Pat Garrett famed for killing Billy the Kid was shot and killed by J Wayne Brazle a ranchman at Maxwell's ranch near Mesilla in a dispute over a lease Garrett and a companion were overtaken while returning to Las Cruces Brazle fired twice wounding Garrett who died at the scene Brazle surrendered to Sheriff Lucero claiming self defense The coroner’s jury at Las Cruces found Garrett’s death resulted from revolver wounds inflicted by Brazle and Carl Adamson testified Brazle threatened Garrett
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el Paso
Tex
Pat Garret
Billy
Kid
J. Wayne Brazle
Maxwell
Marerizozo
Garrett
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Brazzle
Garret
Brazle
Lucero
Brazie
Brazile
Pat Garrett
Lincoln County
Testa
Billy the Kid
Donna Anta County
the Kid
Carl Adamson
Dakotans Talk to Secretary as Taft Backer Solidifies Delegation
Richard A. Lathrop of Hope North Dakota asserts Taft will carry the delegation to the Republican national convention despite La Follette sentiment. North Dakota education officials, led by W. A. Stockwell, meet in Washington and pledge a solid delegation for Taft.
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Washington
Richard A. Lathrop
Hope
N. C
Taft
la Follette
North Dakota
Philadelphia
New York
Marshall
W. A. Stockwell
Democrats Form Mount rally County Club In Stanley
A mass meeting in Stanley on March 4 formed The Mount rally County Democrat Club with about sixty initial members and rapid growth. Officers elected were Frank C. Alger as chairman and Oscar Jarrell as secretary. A district meeting is set for March 14 to elect committees and progress toward presenting candidates for the June primaries.
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Stanley
N. D
Mountraille County
Democrat Club
Frank C. Alger
Oscar Jarrell
Final Proof at 95 Years Old in Morton County
Sarah A. Faulkner aged 95 proved up on a Morton county homestead at her home due to frail health, marking the oldest final proof on a homestead ever recorded at this office.
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Bismarck
Mar
Sarah A. Faulkner
Morton County
Elks Fight Colored Lodges in Minnesota
Minneapolis March 7 A legal battle begins as the Elks of Minnesota sue to bar the organization of colored lodges under the same name. Two new lodges formed largely by railway porters barbers and waiters wear Elk emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
The
Elks of Minnesota
Hearing on Open Sunday in Albany Targets Stern Bill
A second hearing on the Stern Sunday opening bill was conducted by the assembly excise committee. Liquor interests supported the measure which would let saloons open Sunday from 1 to 11 pm. A Torrens system hearing followed in the Senate chamber later that afternoon before the joint judiciary and general laws committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Joint Committee of Judiciary and General Laws
Senate
Organization of National Guard Company in Devils Lake
Plans for a Devils Lake National Guard company are practically complete. James D. Stenson will serve as captain as all arrangements are finalized.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Naional Guard
James D. Stenson
Missouri Going Dry in Platte County Election
Early returns from Platte county indicate the temperance side won a decisive victory in Missouri's local option vote. With much of the state already dry outside major cities, a new county appears set to join the prohibition zone as campaigns continue across wet areas.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Platte County
Editor Mumby Guilty On Obscene Literature Charge
In Williston North Dakota on March 7 the Williams County District Court adjourned after heavy sentences. W R Mumby Sr of Buford was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to publishing obscene literature. Judge Pollock delivered a lengthy sermon on the press's mission stressing responsibility of editors whose papers enter homes and influence minds.
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Williston
N. D
District Court
Williams County
Pollock
W. R. Mumby
Buford
Mumby
Prom
Hurman
Electrocution Planned for Michael Tomasi in New Jersey
In Trenton a second execution is planned at the state prison for Michael Tomasi, condemned for the May murder of Della Congilto in Lambertville. The death date moved from December to March. Governor Stokes granted a reprieve to allow appeal, but the Court of Errors and Appeals upheld the sentence, scheduling a new execution week beginning March 9.
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Trenton
N. J
Michael Tomasi
Della Congilto
Lambertville
Stokes
Court of Errors and Appeals
Tomas
Ben
Republicans Name Delegates At Mott County Convention
The first North Dakota Republican county convention of the year met in Mott Hettinger county electing H. P. Jacobson J. O. Horswell N. H. Nelson George H. Stone and Ed Stiner as delegates to the state convention set for May 14. The gathering reported utmost harmony and elected the county central committee with Jacobson as chairman and Wellington Irvin secretary.
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Bismarck
N. D
Mott
Hettinger County
H. P. Jacobson
J. O. Horswell
N. H. Nelson
George H. Stone
Ed Stiner Werte
Sret County
Wellington Iryeh
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Chester Gilette
Valley City Victorious
Ram
Bismarck Commercial Club
Rosses
Billy, the Kid
Richard Lathrop
Stockwell
Democratic Club
Mountraille Dems
Ang
Mumby Preads
Judge Pollock
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