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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
7
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus ticket system relies on three vigilant sellers who detect counterfeit offers instantly. Thousands of dollars move quickly as uniformed staff maintain order and auditors verify every sale, with instant dismissal and possible criminal prosecution for any short changing or swindling by an employee.
North Dakota debates the capital location as New Rockford campaigns to move the seat of government from Bismarck. Proponents cite accessibility and centrality while supporters of Bismarck rely on the enabling act and constitutional limits. Public sentiment may be shaped via initiative and referendum as residents push for changes amid the ongoing discussion. A Cuau taquas park picnic and local errands underscore a quiet community rhythm.
New York reports Charles Becker was to be taken to the execution chamber at 5:40 am Eastern time. Father James Curry would hear his spiritual confession an hour before. Mrs Becker arrived by auto from Poughkeepsie to speak with him after a failed conference with the governor. Becker left a letter criticizing Governor Whitman as the news arrived.
In a late letter Becker reiterates his innocence and seeks a retraction. His brothers Saxton and John and sister Mrs Catherine Gelligher visit him in his cell, staying past supper as he reportedly eats with normal appetite. His sister weeps upon leaving and Becker appears resigned to his fate while awaiting his wife’s arrival.
Crosby. July 28. Grina Bros. store at Westby burglarized with three mackintoshes and other clothing stolen. F. B. Cotton John Hare two paper men soliciting for Northwest Farmer and North Dakota Farmer along with Edwards for some magazine and Thomas Prescott arrested. Edwards found hiding in an ice box. Weapons explosives and pass keys recovered. Suspects linked to Tannas Cahill hardware store burglary. McBride family farewells before leaving for Clinton Iowa.
Mrs C G Naeseth hosted an open air dinner on Tracy Avenue at 6 pm Friday honoring Misseyanna and Hilda Berrum of Holman Wis. The informal gathering drew 10 guests who enjoyed a delicious porch dinner. Bismarck has engaged J B Mills of St Paul to handle publicity and assist in planning the October exposition.
More than one hundred guests gathered in the Lanited grove on the Jaberg farm near Sanborn for the ninth annual Sunday outdoor dinner hosted by the Jabergs. An immense table held the entire company with a plentiful spread enjoyed by all as ideal weather blessed the event, attributed to Old Probs for the nine years.
Fargo July 29 James J Hill declines meeting due to business engagements yet sends greetings to North Dakota on Old Settlers Governors Day. He recalls North Dakota's rise from prairie to agricultural and industrial strength, notes wealth growth in farm property and crops, praises pioneers and public spirit, and urges continued care of resources for future prosperity.
Two black gelding yearlings a dark gray gelding two years old and a black mare three years old with a star in the forehead are missing. Reward for information call 4021 or 2741. Sidework in the country at five dollars per day. Would not depopulate the cities as long as it was work.
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