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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

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Warrants Issued for Attorney General Langer and Upton Brothers

Warrants were issued for the arrest of William Langer North Dakota Attorney General and for F C Upton and A Upton prominent automobile dealers after Monday night raids in the city The warrants issued by County Judge William Murray were served on the Upton brothers who posted bail Langer who left a agency has not yet been served but will be contacted in Minot The complaint by L J Palda alleges felony for preventing delaying and blocking transmission of messages by telephone in this state and across borders The arrests followed raids where Langer and the Uptons assumed control of the telephone switchboard for 53 minutes to ensure uninterrupted operations The incident drew police and firemen alert and generated street rumors about further charges and municipal actions.

William Langer North Dakota F. C. Upton A. Upton William Murray Stand Brothers Langer Eney Minot Upton Brothers Murray Atty. L. J. Palda I. G. Upton K. E. Leighton Eighth Judicial District R. Sinkler A. G Greenleafias L. J. Palda Northern States Power Co Nedreloe Chay J. F. McGuire Palda Bell Telephone Co Montana Canada

Attorneys Oseth and Van Duzee Ordered to Fort Snelling Camp

Atty J M Oseth of Palda Aaker Oseth and Roy Van Duzee Minot manual training teacher receive orders to report at once to the Fort Snelling training camp Minnesota. Col Sage commanding officer of the camp issued the orders. Others who passed the Minot exam and were accepted are expected to be called soon. Phelps Ingersoll of Drake also in Class A has received orders to report at once.

I. M. Oseth Minot Palda, Aaker & Oseth Fort Snelling Minn Roy van Duzee Col. Sage Phelps Ingersoll Drake

Burlington Banker in Serious Auto Accident Near Leydecker mine

J H Werner cashier of the German American State Bank of Burlington was returning from Minot when his car collided with a Willys Knight driven by Bob Palda of Minot near the Leydecker mine west of Burlington. Both cars were damaged and Werner was briefly gravely injured before being revived and driven home. A Burlington driver, Alvin Miller, gave Werner a ride to a physician. Werner later recovered enough to be about, though he still felt shaken.

Burlington J. H. Werner Bank of Burington Minot Willys Knight Bob’ Palda Leydecker Palda Werner Alvin Miller Mr. Werner

Marriage Licenses Filed Amid Local Nuptials

Fred W. Coughlin and Delphia J Hicks, both adults, were wed by Judge Murray. Other couples included M Liebig and Blanche Pratt. C C S Gifford and Olga Jor nec. Trygve Svare and Hulda Petra Nygaard. Hans P Eatpetatts and Sarah M N Kam. Thomas J Nichols and Mildred H Solberg. and Tha Fedge Espe Bowmen with Miss Mabel Espe and Rev Clifford officiating at the Methodist church.

Fred W. Coughlin Delphia J Hicks Hardy M. Liebig Blanche Pratt Murray Charles C. S Gifford Olga Jor Nec Trygve Svare Oar Minn Hulda Petra Nygaard Hans _P. Eat petatts Sarah M.N. Kam ' Thomas J Nichols Mildred H. Solberg Thlar Faab Ottit Tha Fedge Espe-Bowman Mabel Espe Mr. Bowman Clifford Methodist Church Minot Poat— Jmaster Palda-Morse Motors Co Minot Post Ofice Euepenes

Minot City Appointments Name New Foreman and Staff

At a Monday city commission meeting, Chas. Al Grow was named street foreman, with E. J. Thomas as city engineer overseeing inspectors and waterworks. Reappointed: Auditor Hagenstein, Engineer Thomas, Police Chief Dougherty, Police Matron Campbell, Health Commissioner Knapp, Fire Chief Vandenoever, City Attorney Wooledge. New treasurer Ray Scofield. Wells to head city inspector office. Moon remains employed. Waterworks superintendent to be appointed. Ole Knudson to oversee outsider work.

City Commission Ity Alex D. Hagenater Ray Scofield Thomas Dan Dougherty Campbell Justin Vandenoever G. 8. Wooledge Knapp E. J. Thomas Chas al Grow Grow Wells Minot C. H. Moon Moon Ole Knudson Hagenstein J. Thomas Yars Health Commission

Minot Hosts Winnipeg In Opening Northern League Game

Minot opened its Northern League season against Winnipeg before about 1800 fans as Burdau faded late for Minot after an eight inning gem. Winnipeg pulled away with five runs late, but Minot showcased a unified, clean team and promising pennant chances under manager Branti Lerauhineeaake.

Shaw Minot Winnipeg Burdau Burd Branti- Lerauhineeaake Loamees

Minet Bey N Drowned in Minneapolis Incident

A local newspaper fragment notes the drowning of Minet Bey N, son of J. W. Tee, with his brother Sam present. The shattered OCR mentions insurance, a brother, and a location referencing Minneapolis, but the exact circumstances remain unclear in the damaged text.

Minet Bey Paul J. W. Tee Iver Neur Jung Sam

Three Winners Clothing store changes hands in Williston

Huyck and Mahony purchase the Three Winners Clothing store from Nathan Klein in the Parker hotel building on Central Avenue. The shop will become Hayek Mahoney Clothing, with Mahoney as manager and H ayek continuing sales on the road. They plan to stock new lines, close some lines at bargain prices, and run a general clothing furnishings and shoes business.

Times Huyck Meyer Shop T. J. Mahony Williston Three Winners Clothing sParker Hotel Mock Haat Central Avenue Nathan Klein Hayek & Mahoney Clothing Store Hayek Mahoney Atore Northwest

Mrs Timothy Fox of Surrey Dies at 61

Mrs Jane Fox wife of Tim othy Fox longtime Surrey resident died Tuesday evening May 1 at age 61. Funeral held May 4 at Nazarene Church Surrey with Rev William Irwin of Minot officiating. Interment in Surrey Brethren Cemetery. Survived by husband seven children two daughters. Independent offers condolences to the family.

Jane Fox Timothy Fox Surrey The Nazarene Church Wm. Irwin Minot Brethren Fox

Conscription plan eyed by house and senate

Report notes committees favor conscription by selective draft for men ages 21 to 80. Also mentions North Dakota officials: Dr G M Williamson elected president of the state medical association and Gov Frazier asked to appoint state board members J Suter A W Skelsey Archie D McCannel Dr A Carr. Also reports death of former U S senator Jos Foraker at 70 in Cincinnati. Submarine war updates from London and U S Navy device rumors noted. Petrograd situation described as improving with uncertainty and mixed signals on defense inventions during WWI era.

Peceo House Senate G. M. Williamson Grand Forks N.D U. S. Navy Department Department Petro

Forty Eight Acceptances from Minot District For Fort Snelling

Orrin M. Pierce reports forty two Minot district applicants accepted for military training at Fort Snelling after strict medical exam. Three in Class A, ten in Class C, many in Class B or rejected for physical limits. list includes Benn, Hall, Kinney, Hoeft, Oseth, Eckbind, Blaisdell, Carleton, Van Duzee, Ward, Rusell, Pierce, Winter, Mevig, Bertelson, Remington, Colgan, Lillie, Carlson, Mulroy, Shirk, Solien, Ingersoll and others.

Orrin M. Pierce Military Training Camp Association Northwest States Tivision Fort Snelling Union National Bank Sth Fargo Pierce Minot Benn Hall Jerome C. Backes Whitman Curtis G. Kinney Lester J. Cole Kenmare John E. Hoeft Ingomar H. Oseth H. W. Martin Deering C. Eckbind H. W. Stellmaker Norwich Josiah C. Blaisdell G. E. Carleton Mohall Roy E. van Duzee Kenneth E. Ward Thos L Rusell Makoti Marshall W. Pierce Francis W. Winter Glenburn Andrew M. Mevig Mohali Harold P. Bertelson Harry L. Remington Hugh A. Colgan Colgan Harry Sylvester Palermo Edwin J. Lillie Maxbass Oscar A. T. Carlson Tolley Wm. A. Mulroy L. D. Tennyson J. B. Shirk Emanuel Sg

Begley Moves Offices

Begley M E, Washburn coal dealer, has moved his office building east on the Soo right of way to a site along the street just east of the Smith Wyman sash and door house. He has used the place as a fuel yard for some time.

Begley M. E. Begley Washburn Coal Soo Toe Street Smith-Wyman Mr. Begley

Card of Thanks from Minot unit to musicians and public

On behalf of the officers and members of Company D, N. D. N. G., I heartily thank the members of Minot Local American Federation of Musicians for their services in connection with Flay ice. I also thank the public for their patronage which enabled the banner to be raised.

Company D Minot Fedar'o

Unusual chance for investment sale of Jate parcels

Arrangements have been made for another big sale of Jate by the Prank W Youngman Land Company. Hundreds will rush to the Normal Park addition to purchase finely cultivated and fertile lots. Lot prices are lower with the same terms as before, payments one dollar down and weekly, three years of no taxes. A $50 bonus will be given to the first ten purchasers who build houses on the lots.

W Youngman Land Company Welbek Ian Sireame Meer Park Roperty Withwood Pack Kgs Youngman

Flag Dance Raises Funds For Company D Banner

A large Armory dance by city musicians drew strong support for a flag for Company D. About $25 tickets sold and the hall filled, with an excellent orchestra and high enthusiasm. The silk banner will meet U S Army standards and be a point of pride for the unit. The fundraiser and spirit among participants showed no slackers in sight.

Gore Minot M Musicians' Union

Navy Must Have Men Sign Conveys Recruitment Appeal

The Navy Department via Lieutenant Commander James D. Willson issues a Northwest recruitment appeal urging men to join now. It directs readers to visit nearest offices and investigate Navy service, naming Minneapolis and several midwest cities as posting sites.

NAVY Wen Navy Department James D. Willson Minneapolis Northwest Minneapolis No. 304 Marquette Avenue Rameepilal St. Paul Minn St. Cloud Kan Minn Grand Forks Minot

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Live City Commission Langerland J. Palin Atty J. M. Oseth Fort Snellingraining Albert Solberg Prince York Solberg Independent Studness Studness & Solberg Enforcement League W. Finnall Ciifford Sean Barell Ward County New Street Wooledge Ganipes Brataborg Inrurance Sien Wat Seday Yn James Voyek T. J. Mahoney Boy Central Avenue Glick Provie Ional Russia Ened England U. S. Vesnel Ireland Great Britain Edward Dawson Fairmont F. E. Nelson N. P Belgium U.S Eigit Qrein M. Pierce Rmer Bina Thresteni Atte Mint Eee Youngman Land Company Miwee
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