North Dakota Growth Spotlight Maps Released by Commerce Group
The Association of Commerce bought maps issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture R F Flint detailing North Dakota coal deposits and rail expansion. The back lists state figures: farms 70 356 in 1916, 6281 miles of railroad in 1916, population 636 994 in 1915, 344 newspapers, 810 post offices, 600 rural free delivery routes, 50 000 miles of telephones, 238 incorporated towns, coal mine output 116 (incomplete) ? 1915, livestock values, dairy industry worth 5 million, schools 6300 with 8000 teachers, school property 14 756 847, land endowment 64 million, total property value 2 billion, 660 state banks, 151 national banks, deposits 16 million, cultivated acres 15,017,411, crops valued at 226 million in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
Commissioner of Agriculture
R. F. Flint
Flint
Kite
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League endorses slate of state office candidates
The Non-partisan League at Fargo endorses candidates for state offices including Lynn J. Frazier for Governor, Albert Stenmo for Lieutenant Governor, Thomas Hall for Secretary of State, Carl R. Kositzky for State Auditor, P. M. Casey for State Treasurer, William Langer for Attorney General, N. C. Macdonald for Superintendent of Public Instruction, S. A. Olness for Commissioner of Insurance, John N. Hagen for Commissioner of Agriculture, Luther Birdzell J B Robinson R H Grace for Supreme Court judges, and Chas Bisick M P Johnson for Railroad Commissioners with party affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Fargo
Lynn J. Frazier
Hoople
North Dakota State University
Republican Party
Albert Stenmo
Merrifield
Grand Forks
County
Farmer
Thomas Hall
Carl R. Kositzky
Bismarck
State Tax Commission
Burleigh County
P. M. Casey
Lisbon
North Dakota Union
American Society of Equity
Democratic Party
William Langer
Mandan
Morton County
N. C. Macdonald
Valley City
State University
S.A. Olness
Sheyenne
Eddy County
John N. Hagen
Deering
Valparaiso University
Indiana
Deering Township
Henry County
Supreme Court
Luther Birdzell
J. B. Robinson
R. H. Grace
Chas
Bisick
Elgin
Equity
Farmers’ Union
Nebraska Agricultural College
M. P. Johnson
Tolley
Ronville County
League delegates court state election in Ford Fighting Party
Sam Randall of Litchville and six more delegates from the region join the convention as the League pushes a statewide campaign. Beighle reports a dispersal of circulars reading Where Has the Money Gone To and notes strong fundraising for an emergency fund. Townley attacks rival operatives while endorsing several legislative candidates across districts and outlining three kinds of league members. A warrant targets Olaf A. Olson of the Lexington hotel after an assault claim involving two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaty
Equi Farmer
Sam Randall
Litchville
Nes County
Farmer
R. W. Beighle
Sawyer
Anthony Walton
Minot
Leonard Fletcher
Norwich
H. A. Monigan
Solberm
Howard Wood
Olson
Nelson
M. D. Graham
Burlington
Beighle
League
Ormiration
Ford
E. F. Lad
John H. Worst
A E Bowen
Ray McCaig
Townley
Geo. J. Smith
O. J. Sorli
P| Smith
Smith
S. Peter
White Earth
Walter Maddock
Plaza
McHenry Co
E. E. Bryan
Voltaire
Ole Ettestad
Balfour
McLean County
A. L. Maxwell
Turtle Lake
R. L. Praser
Garrison
Renville
Edward Humerly
Sherwood
G. Patterson
Donnybrook
Hinga Lane
M. Hagen
Westhope
Nels Magnuson
Souris
J.C. Miller
L. L. Stair
Newlarg
Ward
Howard R. Wood
J. E. Erb
Ryder
J. W. Smith
Son
Surrey
Durke
Divide
G. J. Brown
Noonan
H. Anderson
Portal
Wm. D. Olson
Flaxton
Williams
McKenzie
A. Hoare
Hoffland
C.F. Dupuis
E. F. von Eschen
Berg
Robert Byrne
Arnegard
Olaf A. Olson
Lexington
Elliott
Stevenson
Far Boys Fight Draw In Six Round Athletic Club Card
Kid Clemmer and Neil Tierney fought to a draw in a six round classic at the Athletic club rooms on March 30 before 800 fans. Both were badly punished but stayed in the ring to the end. In the preliminaries Coleman defeated Levitre by a shade over, and Frank Carty won two straight falls from Kid McDonough in a wrestling match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Clemmer
Neil Tierney
Farboys
Athletic Club Rooms
Coleman
Fargaecasil
Levitre
FrancCarthy
Kid McDonough
Minot Dairy Co Elects Directors and Boosts Capital
At the annual meeting the Minot Dairy Co elected directors John Ehr O K Spires John Renz K A Morgan E Nordquist F C Lin ton and John Wallin. Officers chosen were President John Ehr Vice President John Wallin and Secretary Treasurer K A Morgan. Capital stock rose from 10000 to 15000 and most new shares were purchased. The company reported strong health and expects large business this year in a cooperative effort benefiting farmers with top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Dairy Co
John Ehr
O. K. Spires
John Renz
K. A. Morgan
E. Nordquist
F. C. Linton
John Wallin
Minot
Youmans trial draws state figures to courtroom scene
Secretary of State Thos Hall, a former newspaper man and candidate for re election, observed the Youmans damage suit alongside state banking board duties. Insurance man and legislator Stanle Hendrickson sat in, while court reporters Lindley and Lowe covered proceedings. Edgar Richter of the Grand Forks Herald reported for the trial, with others from across the state attending. Miss Olia Stromsrud of Minot has been ill at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hall
Youmans
Hall
State Banking Board
State Bank Examiner
Fargo Argus
Stanle Hendrickson
Congress
Stanlehan
Iss Lindley
Rugby
Kurr
John GC. Lowe
Leighton
Edgar L. Richter
Larimore
Bix
Richter
Grand Forks Herald
Rick
Senate
Rufus Tree
Velva
McHenry County
Tree
Olia Stromsrud
Minot
The Largest Greenhouses in North Dakota
The Walker Greenhouses of Minot are the state’s largest, with vast eastern Minot facilities. Thousands of potted plants including carnations and lilies fill the greenhouses, which export stock to North Dakota and Montana. Gev. E. Walker chairs the operation and is credited for its growth. W.F. Cushing visits as secretary of the railroad board, praising the commission and its service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Walker
Minot
Montana
Gev. E. Walker
Prominent Republicans Meet in Minot to Weigh Gubernatorial Field
A Minot gathering of state Republican leaders discussed uniting against the Nonpartisan League and eliminating one of the governor candidates, with A L Burdick and others weighing options. Burdick and Frame may back a mutual decision, pending a vote by 25 to 88 prominent party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Singh
Frank Sprague
Grafton
Republican State Committee
A. L. Burdick
Williston
T. Weir
Velvin
Simon Westby
Robert Fox
Towner
Hardick
Flynie
League
Burdick
Frame
Youmans Case Nearing Close in Rampant Courtroom Incident
The Grant S. Youmans $225,000 damage suit against state officials and bankers faces a tense Saturday session when Youmans hurled a ledger at Assistant Attorney General Francis J. Murphy. The courtroom erupted as guards and counsel pressed questions about mortgages tied to the Savings Deposit Bank, with Youmans denying accusations of banking tricks and accusing opponents of trying to kill him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant S. Youmans
Savings Deposit Bank
Youmann
Francis J. Murphy
Murphy
United States
Purcell
Youmans
Judge Kneeshaw
William N. Ghent
Minot
Francis Murphy
Hayle Real Estate
Mr. Youmans
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Purvell
Bankers Trickery and Testimony Spark Courtroom Tension
The trial features Youmans under cross examination as he describes his past role in a bank operation. He admits using banking tactics to extract value, claims reform, and explains dealings with Ghent over land and mortgages. The courtroom relies on probing questions from Murphy and others as the scene shifts to a Saturday session.
Ross Lad Shot By Fiend In North Carolina
John Roland was arrested in Stanley after allegedly shooting James Walcott and wounding a horse on a hay haul near his farm south west of Ross. Walcott was seriously wounded but alive. Roland surrendered to authorities after being brought from White Earth. McHenry County men were defeated for national convention delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
N. C
John Roland
Ross
James Walcott
Young Walcote
Moore
Roland
Billings
Toland
Walcott Boy
White Earth
Marshal Hansen
Slaughter
Srawley
Walcott
McHenry County
W. E. Byerly
Velva
Candleate
Albert Weter
Towner
Kennard Seeks County Auditor Nomination
R W Kennard, Republican candidate, formally announces in the Independent Herald as the first county race entrant. He pledges economical, capable office management after eight years as deputy county auditor, asserting strong familiarity with the office and broad voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Kennard
Hete
Kennari
Kennard
Collections in County Treasurer Office February 1915 Decline
In February 1915 collections totaled 8 484 926.96, compared with 587 497.11 in February 1914, reflecting an overall brighter economic tone. The Noonan Miner carries political announcements as the county patriots plan a lengthy campaign.
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Big Guin
Noonan
Mette County
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Prove
Hoople’ Farmer
Olaf Olson
TOW” Hall
W. F. Cushing
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Fraine
Mr. Exteel
Mr. Purcell
Bankers’ Fraternity
Mr. Yourmas
Bergen
Ghent
Jani
Couer d'Alene
Idaho
Manahan
Ross Lad
Fiend
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