Bank of Valley City marks a decade of steady growth
The Bank of Valley City celebrates ten years since opening under North Dakota regulation. Directors Ehrley and Coop reflect on leadership, prudent growth, and a record of no foreclosures or lawsuits. The bank grew from 11 local banks with 1 million in deposits to 24 banks with 3.5 million, serving over 800 customers with solid earnings and reserve funds. Meanwhile federal probes into the Eastland disaster begin, with Walter Greenbaum arrested and later released on bond as investigations continue with officials and witnesses.
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Valley Bylke
Tself
North Dakota
Glab Banking Board
Bismarck
Firal
E. Y. Sarles
First National Bank of
Hillsboro
N. D
R. H. Bronson
First Naional Bank of
Stillwater, Minn
Henry Walter
William Coop
Walter Coop
Tolief Olsen
L. S. Paton
N. P. Rasmussen
Jus. J. Earley
Sarles
Jas. J. Earley
N. P. Rasminsson
Barnes County
Chicago
Eastland
Walter Greenbaum
Indiana Transportation Co
Wm. Redfield
Steamship Inspection Service
Burke says he is not a candidate for the senate
In Bismarck John Burke United States treasurer and former North Dakota govern or arrives from the Panama Pacific exposition and a visit to subtreasuries He denies rumors of a senatorial bid saying his present post is highly responsible and he has no such plans He plans to continue serving as treasurer and notes his view of the United States as a central financial hub
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Bismarck
John Burke
United States
North Dakota
Washington
Cook
Steps for Peace in Mexico to be Taken
Washington reports definite steps toward securing peace for Mexico will be taken upon President Wilsons return. The executive department is preparing to carry out a program now and awaits actions by the Mexicans to end the strife. Armed intervention is not contemplated, and officials doubtforceful measures will be used. Zapata is believed inclined to accede.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
Executive Department
United States
Zapata
Washington weighs steps to ease Central American crisis
The report says Washington urged leaders to convene a conference to settle differences. A new plan of action is being formed as Carranza may refuse again to join talks. Options include an embargo on arms or sending troops to ensure food transport to starving people. The army is prepared for any outcome.
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Washington
Carranza
Burke Delivers Defense of Wilson Policy on Germany
In a Washington address, Burke endorsed the president's stance toward Germany and praised Secretary of State Lansing. He distanced himself from Bryan's peace propaganda, emphasized neutral rights on the high seas, and warned that any further trouble would not be due to Wilson's diplomacy. Burke toured the West, noted North Dakota's improving outlook, and donated an oil painting by Charles A. Gray to Governor Hanna. He plans to go to Fargo before returning to Washington.
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Washington
Burke
Germany
Robert Lansing
Lansing
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
High Seas
Wilson
North Dakota
State Capitol
Hanna
Charles A. Gray
Washington, D. C
Biggest Crop Since Statehood Poised for North Dakota
Fargo reports the state will harvest its greatest crop since statehood barring calamities from hail or rust. Wheat oats and barley look fine with late maturing corn and lush potatoes. Some areas suffered excess rain while others show abundant crops, and overall yield is expected to be the highest on record.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Richland
Cass
Trails
Grand Forks
Rugby
Great Northern
McCumber Backs Wilson Policy During North Dakota Tour
United States Senator P J McCumber of Wahpeton with aide R W Farrar and ex U S Marshal James Shea arrived in Bismarck for a state tour. He said the note to Germany was expected and that the issue rests with President Wilson, supporting him and urging civ ilized warfare rules and fair treatment for nonbelligerent ships. He noted the foreign relations committee can be recalled to Washington and that the campaign for the senatorial seat is underway as he traverses the state on an extended summer visit.
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Bismarck
United States
P. J. McCumber
Wahpeton
R. W. Farrar
James Shea
McCumber
Germany
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Lable
Washington
Sam
North Dakota
Many New Settlers for North Dakota
Immigration agent Murphy of the Soo Line says prospects for new settlers in North Dakota are bright. From Sept 1 last year to July 1 this year 962 immigrant movables cars have entered the state. Land sales rose in the last two months, more than all of 1914, while the Soo Line spent 47000 last year and expects more this year. Each farmer buying a forty acres adds about 150 to the railroad’s gross earnings.
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Bismarck
Murphy
Soo Line
North Dakota
Soo Line Immigration Department
Immigration Department
Auto Thief Caught in Courtenay After Montana Intercept
Sheriff Nedreloe arrested Frank Leyman in Courtenay on a charge of stealing an automobile from O. T. Sanders of Berthold. The car was found in Montana and Sanders will return to testify after the preliminary hearing. The report notes a strong, ongoing detective effort.
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Minot
Nedreloe
Courtenay
Frank Leyman
O. T. Sanders
Berthold
Montana
Sanders
Senator McCumber Stops Here On Campaign Trip
Senator Porter J. McCumber tours North Dakota during a Valley City stop meeting supporters and meeting local press. He emphasizes re election faithfulness and committee work while praising his oratorical skill and personal appearance. John A. Johnson also appeared in from Berea on Saturday.
Children Sent by Parcel Post at Rolette Post Office
Rolette North Dakota July 30 two human beings were delivered by parcel post at the local post office by Earl Edwards who picked them up on his rural route addressed to A A Stavert at Rolette The parcel showed a red card upon arrival and Gordon and Dorothy Stavert who had been visiting grandparents at Island Lake were returned by parcel post as the safest option The mail carrier cannot carry passengers but may transport parcels up to seventy five pounds
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Rolette
N. D
Parcel Post
Earl Edwards
A. A. Stavert
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Senate
Ed Brent
College of
Saint Thomas
Saint Paul
Minnesota
Archbishop Ireland
War Department
H. Moynihan
A'Cumber
Norht Dakota
EL McHee
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis, Minn
Gall
Sunnyside Avenue
Fletcher
Castoria
Senator M'Cumber
Times-Record
Valley City
Porter J. McCumber
U.S
Richland County
Senator
Finance
John A. Johnson
Berea
Quick
Bridgeman
Russell CO
North
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