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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

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Governor Wilson Visits Minot During West Tour

Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey passed through Minot on No 2 Great Northern at 4 35 Tuesday afternoon en route east from a west speaking tour. Local Democrat E H Stenvick called the stop satisfactory as New Jersey Republicans cooperated, and Wilson favored Canadian reciprocity. He may be the Democratic nominee, supported by Bryan, and Princeton University once counted him president. John Lowe, a Minot resident, was surprised to miss the governor’s passing.

Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Minot Great Northern E. H. Stenvick Moses Wilson St. Paul Bryan Princeton Universty John Lowe Lowe

Monoplane Shipped To Be Assembled In Minot

D C Dorman forty horsepower Bleriot monoplane shipped from Saginaw Michigan will arrive soon and be assembled near City Hall by Dorman. The craft weighs 700 pounds with 32 feet span and 26 feet length. engine 180 pounds. He plans a public exhibition before moving to a shed on Jose Roach farm to learn to fly.

D. C. Dorman Saginaw Mich France Express Mr. Dorman Jose Roach Dewey

Union Label Minot Typo ad urges patronage of union shops

The Independents publish a Union Label advertisement for Minot Typo graphical Union No 376 urging readers to patronize offices bearing the label. It argues for fair wages and respectful treatment, noting union shops offer quality printing without extra cost and highlighting listed member offices.

Minot Typographical Union Minot Sai

Minot Plans a Splendid Fourth of July Celebration

Minot prepares for a proper Fourth of July with promises of a memorable event and free street attractions. A notable speaker will address the crowd, and residents are urged to attend a sane celebration they feel is worth the price.

Minot M!net

Flag unfurled to greet Seventh Regiment at fiftieth anniversary

The Seventh Regiment of New York marked fifty years since marching to war. Veterans rode in carriages as contemporary soldiers passed the Lafayette Street home where sisters Fanny and Louise Underhill once waved farewell with a flag. The scene stirred memories of the Civil War era.

Seventh Regiment of New York Seventh Lafayette Street Washington Fanny Underhill Louise Underhill

Minot Commercial Club Get Acquainted Auto Trip

Twenty autos lined up for a south and west country tour from Minot through Sawyer Vel iva Max Douglas Ryder Plaza Bert held Tasker and other towns. The party travels to Ryder this evening for a royal reception then returns Friday evening. The Minot band will provide music along the route.

Minot Commercial Club Sawyer Veliva Max Douglas Ryder Plaza Bert‘held Tasker F. L. Sherman

Minot Plaza School Teacher Assaulted by Drifter Near Plaza

A prominent young teacher, returning from Plaza, was assaulted by a man who forced her from her buggy, brandished a knife, and fled. Her father pursued with a shotgun as hundreds joined a countywide search. deputies and Sheriff Kelley tracked the suspect as vigilance ran high across Ward County.

Homestead Plaza Bertheld Mertheld Kelling Epene Kelley Ward County Berthold Minot Kenmare

Huston Takes Second in State Declamation Contest

Howard Huston of Minot High School placed second in the state declamatory contest at Grand Forks Sunday night with The Man in the Shadow. Dale Kennedy of Grand Forks won first in the tors contest and Mildred Hildreth of Fargo led girls, while Ruth Cooper of Casselton took second.

Howard Huston Minot High School Grand Forks Mildred Hildreth Fargo Ruth Cooper Casselton The State University Minot Miss Smallwood

Granville Farmer Charles Lee Suicide Revealed

Charles Lee, a Granville area farmer living northeast of Granville, shot himself with a 44 caliber revolver Sunday afternoon after days of despondency. His wife reported his mood changes Saturday, prompting relatives to visit that evening. Lee’s body was found in the barn and shipped to his old home in Town. He was about 35 years old.

Charles Lee Wife Granville Mrs. Lee Lee

Kulaas Site Condemned for Federal Building in Minot

Judge Amidon rules the Kulaas site in Minot condemned for a federal building fixing its value at 9800 dollars. Government attorney John E. Greene appears. Separate note mentions a June election on Central School in Iowa district No 64 with expected strong voter turnout.

Amidon Fargo Federal Minot John E. Greene Iowa

North Dakota National Guard Encampment at Devils Lake

The annual encampment of the North Dakota National Guard will be held at the Devils Lake Chautauqua grounds from July 6 to 16. Company D will participate and likely swell to full strength. The unit conducts practical maneuvers and aims to rank among the state’s leading companies. Plans for maneuvers in Winnipeg were considered but did not materialize.

North Dakota National Guard Devils Lake Chautauqua Winnipeg

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