Newspapers Rally Against ICC Advertising Space Ruling
Leslie's Weekly argues the Interstate Commerce Commission oversteps by banning exchanges of newspaper advertising space for railroad transportation at fixed rates. It says the ruling harms small papers relying on barter, and urges Congress to reconsider before the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railrd
Commission
National Editorial Association
Washington
Congress
Leslie
Burning Ties and Snow Fences Town Appeal
Kramer, a Soo branch town, urgently appeals for coal as fuel runs low. Ties and snow fences are seized for heat, supplies dwindle, and Xmas goods and grain sales lag. Merchants struggle to collect debts, freezing conditions bite, and northwest commerce stalls amid growing depression.
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Kramer
Soo
Northwest
How Mother Necessity Did
The Walla Walla Argus recalls pioneer days in Dakota when families burned hay for fuel. The editor notes a sheet iron draij for hay or straw near a stove and the old trick of starting a fire with a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walla Walla, Wash
Argus
Dakota
Susan
Lawyers to Meet in Rugby Over New Judicial District
A meeting of Boutineau McHenry and Pierce counties lawyers and elected legislators will be held in Rugby tomorrow at 1 80 to discuss forming a new judicial district. Petitions indicate Pierce would join Judge Cowan in district two and Bottineau and McHenry join Judge Goss in district eight.
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Rugby
Boutineau
McHenry
Pierce
Cowan
Goss
Pierce County
Little Finger Amputated After Accident at Roundhouse
Jack Coverson a G N roundhouse employee had his little finger badly smashed yesterday and it was amputated by a surgeon.
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Jack Coverson
G. N. Round House
Paul Spath Claimed by Death at Sixteen
Paul Spath sixteen son of Mr and Mrs Fred Spath died in the city Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 after a brief illness of cerebral meningitis. He fell ill last Saturday and quickly lost consciousness. He had worked as a messenger for Western Union and as a bellboy at local hotels. Survived by eight sisters including Dora, funeral Friday at 2 pm from the Walders street home. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Paul Spath
Fred Spath
Paul
Leity
Dassel
Minn
Lucca
Mino
Manfred
N. D
Minot
Western Union
Leland
Morrill
Nolad
Dora
Walders Street
Teeth Face Infection At Leeds Depot Hospital
An employee in a Leeds depot suffered a severely infected face after pulling a tooth. Doctors say this is the worst case of its kind ever seen at the hospital.
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Eit Cubbins
Leeds
Minot
Record Snowstorm Surges Through State Not Yet Ending
The article reports record snow depths and anticipated many more storms this winter with three feet or more on the ground and potential floods along the Mouse river in spring. It notes ground moisture from melt could favor a large crop and mentions Mrs. Kermott returning home after Christmas with her Seattle visit.
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Mrs. Kermott
Seattle
Editor Ven G Whitehead Leaves For Williston
Ven G Whitehead, editor of The Evening Press, departs tomorrow for Williston to launch the Daily and Weekly State around midmonth. He is regarded as one of the state’s best equipped newspapermen and is expected to make the new publication engaging.
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Ven G. Whitehead
Evening Press
Williston
Whitehead
Berthold Woman’s Escape Highlights Harsh Winter Travel
Louisa L. Veth longtime head man in the ad setting department of the Independent is on a two week vacation at a Berthold area farm. His wife narrowly escaped death during a winter storm when the coal ran out and she drove through deep snow to Burlington for a new shipment. She later found shelter in a nearby shack after hours of wandering as the blizzard intensified.
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Louisa L. Veth
Department
the Independent
Berthold
Mr. Veth
Burington
D S First Meet and Springfield Rifles for Local Volunteers
Captain Blakey announces the first meet for the company at Dolloff's with a new Springfield rifle unit arriving for training. Uniforms caps tents and a target range to be set up. ten thousand rounds of ammunition ordered to prepare for defense and marksmanship.
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Roosevelt
Blakey
Man Injured In Train Collision Near Dahle Farm
Nels Nes bitt employed by J. Dahle six miles from town was hit by a northbound freight at 4 AM yesterday. His leg was broken and he suffered a severe head cut as his box sleigh was wrecked. horses not yet found. He was taken by train to Mayville for medical aid after spending evening with friends in Blanchard. He planned a nap on the return trip, leading to the belief he dozed as the crossing occurred.
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Standard
Nels Nesbitt
J. Dahle
Mayville
Blanchard
Hostler Runs Over Engineer at Coal Shutes
Wm. McGrath, a G. N. engineer, had his foot badly crushed under his engine yesterday while oiling it at the coal shutes. The hostler started the engine and McGrath could not escape in time, promising a lengthy hospital stay.
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Wm. McGrath
G. N
McGrath
County Seat Battle Heats McKenzie County Contest
The McKenzie county seat dispute centers on Schafer and Alexander. A writ of mandamus seeks publication of Schafer as the county seat, while Art Maderson of Alexander leads a contest alleging ballot fraud and improper counting. Attorneys Palda Burke and A J Bessie represent the plaintiff against the McKenzie county board of commissioners.
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McKenzie County
Bismarck
Schafer
Board of County Commissioners
Alexander
Art Maderson
Palda & Burke
A. J. Bessie
Theotes
Mastodon Minstrels to Perform for Episcopal Church Benefit
The Mastodon Minstrels will perform Monday evening January 7 at Jacobson for Episcopal church fundraising. The show features songs, dances, monologues, and a farce with circus imitations. Tickets are sold at Jacobson's hardware store by Mi not prominent local citizens.
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Jacobson
Mastodon
Episcopal Church
Minot
Ward County Ordered to Pay Murphy Case Expenses
Judge Pollock directed Ward county to draw an order for 7034.80 to cover all Murphy case trial costs. Expenses include 1596.86 for AUSAs Townsend and staff, jury and witness fees, court rents, stenographers, and other incidentals totaling 5437.94. The Glenburn post office status was raised from fourth class to first class effective date not fully shown.
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Pollock
Mass
Ward County
Major J. 5. Murphy
Case County
Murphy
United States
Townsend
Glenburn
Mrs J C Marcy Dies After Long Illness at 72
Mrs Marcy died Sunday afternoon after a short illness. Her husband of many years was with her when she passed. Funeral held Saturday at five with Rev N E Ellsworth officiating. interment in Rose Hill. She leaves two sons in the east and Colonel Marcy, her bereaved husband. the couple lived 50 years in harmony.
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J. C. Marcy
W Not
Man
N. E. Ellswort
Episcopal Chure
Rose Hill Cemetery
Marcy
South
Jacsonville
Fla
Harrisburg
T East
Coal Thief Steals Load From Glenbu Area Farm
John A Johnson, twelve miles east of Glenbu, left a load of coal near Coburn livery stable to stay over due to a storm. Morning found part of the coal missing, while Geo B Hardy of Surrey received a purse containing 69.05 as a Christmas gift to aid his family after hardship.
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John A. Johnson
Glenbu Jrave
Coburn Livery Stable
Someha J
Geo. B. Hardy
Surrey
Hardy
Glazer and Banks End Partnership Over Branch It
Glazer and Banks dissolve their two year partnership in Branch It. B D Gle snew becomes sole owner while Banks continues as head of the old post office block store. Glazer plans to leave Chicago and New York for spring goods and advertising remains heavy.
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Glazer
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Ven. G. Whitehead
Williston State
CO. D
Nesbitt
Hostler
Mastadon Minstrels
Opera House
Phunny Phellers
Capital
Will
Ward
Marcy Deas
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