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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
1
Announcements report the marriage of John Chamberlain son of A B Chamberlain of Valley City to Gertrude Roach of Portland Oregon. The ceremony occurred Wednesday April 7 in Portland and the couple will reside there after May first.
In Minneapolis on April 19 May wheat opened at 1.57 1 2 and quickly rose to 1.58 3 8 breaking the February high of 1.57. The market then eased but climbed again to 1.58 3 8 while Chicago prices stayed below the February peak of 1.67 7 8.
President Wilson addressed the twenty fourth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution urging self possession calmness and judicial temperament as vital for the nation. Ambassador Jusserand praised U S conduct in the European crisis and the president heads to New York for the Associated Press luncheon with Secretary Daniels Tumulty and Tumulty.
The Music club will not meet this week at Mrs. Ray Bassett’s home on Wednesday evening. They postpone the meeting to a week from Wednesday because the University Glee club concert is Wednesday evening. Mrs. Chas. DuVall spent Sunday visiting friends in Fargo.
A readers note urges Valley City civic leaders to revive the plan for a north depot park. It proposes seeding the ground to grass and fencing it with a possible crossing road for wagons and adding flower beds along Main Street. The writer cites the Dakota Drug Christmas tree and calls for immediate action this spring by the Improvement League to attract attention to Valley City.
Germany signals willingness to pay reparations for the sinking of the Dutch steamer Katwyk by a German submarine in the North Sea last week. Berlin states neither side intended to attack the Dutch vessel, and an immediate inquiry will determine if a German submarine was responsible. If confirmed, Germany will express sincere regret and offer full compensation.
Chas Lockwood aged 53 collapsed and died from a heart failure near his home on Sixth Avenue North Fargo. He is survived by his wife, daughter Miss Grace Lockwood of Winnipeg, and a son-in-law. Funeral services set for First Methodist Church with Rev Francis Boone and burial at Riverside cemetery.
At the city post office parcel post section the count of packages handled is up nearly 100 over last year reflecting increased bus line activity through the department.
April 19 reports show a flood of auto license applications in the secretary of state's office. Clerks struggle to keep up as over three thousand applications arrive in the month and 22,000 licenses are expected to be issued this year.
Eight Svea township school pupils received diplomas in a class night program led by Dr. Ross Finney and Minnie J Nielsen. Sophie Anderson and Arthur Larsten delivered speeches, Lillie Sortland and John Sortland performed solos, and Herbert Sortland led the valedictory. Teachers Miss Emma Rockswold and Miss Clara Sortland assisted. local residents Mr and Mrs Frank Bublitz visited while plans for diplomas were presented.
A J Henry resigns as assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Valley City ND after 34 years of service beginning in 1881. He retires April 15 1915 with board resolutions praising his loyalty and offering lifetime payroll and banking room access. New appointments follow April 6 1915 with C F Mudgett as Henrys successor and R W Basnett named assistant cashier.
Liquor dealers in Montana and Minnesota activate a referendum against H B 114 by Representative Smith of Kidder. The measure made agents and solicitors for brewing and liquor houses jointly liable with bootleggers, prompting organized opposition.
Fargo reports Northern Pacific trains still receive liquor despite Judge Pollock's order blocking imports. Northern Pacific officials deny contrary instructions while attorney James Witherow notes the Webb law targets private use, not drinking, and may seek dissolution of the injunction at a May 3 hearing.
Dispatches from Mexico claim General Obregon defeated Villa at Celaya with Villa forces retreating northward. Estimated six thousand killed or wounded in six days of fighting ending Saturday. Villa withdraws toward Aguas Calientes after moving 14 troop trains. West coast reports say Villa movement collapsing and Carranza may control the coast within weeks. Villa plans to reorganize near Celaya for another attack.
Theodore Roosevelt and William Barnes appeared in Syracuse New York as Barnes sues for libel seeking 50000 dollars. The ex president and Barnes sat at adjoining tables while 75 juror candidates were questioned in open court before Justice Andrews. Roosevelt leaned eagerly over the panel as questions continued.
Debs the socialist presidential candidate will tour North Dakota in June with a Devils Lake stop on June 16 at the Chautauqua auditorium. Plans call for six special trains to bring delegations from branches and main line points for speeches in Bismarck Garrison Famond Minot and Williston and on to Thief River Falls Minnesota.
Miss Ethel Potter 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Potter Sanborn died at a Fargo hospital after a short illness. Her funeral was held Tuesday after services at the Sanborn church. Fire officials reported a separate incident involving a chemical engine responding to a fire near the sexton’s house but details are unclear.
Judge Buttz denies new trials for Mrs Sogge Elmer Jones and Mrs Jones in the infant murder case. Sentences range from life in prison for Clarence Orton to five years for Jones and Sogge and one year for Mrs Jones in county jail. Appeals filed. infant body found in outhouse. Florence Crittenden home noted for transfer.
The U S supreme court refused to reverse Leo M Frank s conviction for the killing of Mary Phagan She is an Atlanta Georgia factory superintendent s case The ruling ends hopes for a new trial and the death penalty awaits clemency from the governor if granted
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