North Dakota Letter on Labor, Taxes and Local Press
Editorials condemn profiteering and high living costs amid new tax programs in North Dakota. They praise independent thought in Grand Forks printers, critique nonpartisan league politics, warn against postal zone plans, and discuss the impact on small country newspapers and rural readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
Labor
Minot
North Dakota
Grand Gorks
Fargo
North Dakota Press Association
Psy
Lampmans
State Press Association
Bank bonds sold by industrial commission in state action
The Industrial Commission sold two million dollars worth of bank bonds in a credit transaction. The bank bought them and deposited the money to furnish its capital stock. F W Cathro as salary and director general was fixed at ten thousand dollars per year, making him the highest paid state official. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis governor oversees a similar number of member banks and earns twelve thousand dollars annually.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Indusrial Commission
Industrial Commission
F. W. Cathro
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Bank of North Dakota
Wealth Tax and Harsh Justice Against Monopolies
A forceful advocate argues that all wealth amassed by trusts and monopolies should be taxed heavily or confiscated for the public good. If courts fail to provide relief, the people should act, likening greed to theft and urging drastic measures to deter ill gotten riches. He cites Patrick Henry to justify radical action while acknowledging wealth may come with legitimate means.
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Patrick Henry
Largest single check in North Dakota aids state bank purchase
Bismarck August 6 a record check was written to the Bank of North Dakota to complete the purchase of 2 million dollars in bank series bonds issued by the industrial commission. The funds will furnish capital stock of the new state institution. Mr Cathro, director of the bank, announced the transaction.
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Bismarck
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
Industrial Commission
Cathro
Cowdrey Boynton Tie The Knot In Leal Home
Elmer W. Cowdrey and Mary W. Boynton, both of this city, married Monday afternoon at H. W. Green residence Leal N D. Rev L G Moultrie officiated. Couple plans to travel to Duluth then return to make this city their home. Cowdrey is an insurance man and former war aviation serviceman. Boynton a former public school teacher. The Times-Record extends best wishes.
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H. W. Green
Leal
N. D
Elmer W. Cowdrey
Mary W. Boynton
L. G. Moultrie
North Dakota Near Bankruptcy Warns State Auditor
North Dakota eyes possible state bankruptcy as State Auditor Karl Kositzky warns the general fund may not cover year end obligations. Aug 1 balances declined from 366,576 to 67,289 by 1919, with August 1918 collections at 54,000 and payroll plus expenses exceeding 100,000. He cautions new commissions will push annual expenditures over 220,000 and resists funding the Workmen's Compensation commission from the general fund.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Karl Kositzky
State House
Kositzky
Workmen’s Compensation Commission
Generali Fund
Workmen’s Compensation Fund
61Th Assembly
Wehe
Farmers Not Leaving Slope Exiles Denied by Bank Leader
W G Quamme president of the federal land bank of St Paul and B Norris after a three day tour of the Slope report rumors of mass exodus are unfounded. No owner has left the country and few renters have pulled stakes while borrowers promise to pay when due. Yields will be small but most farms remain harvestable and income from stock and cream checks will cover expenses despite adverse year.
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Mr. Quamme
Mott
St. Paul
Washington
Federal Land Bank
North Dakotans unlikely to enter milling this fall
J A McGovern of the state dairy and allied association says North Dakota is unlikely to start milling this fall. He notes abundant milk supply and little need for new mills, underscoring the partisan league program of industrial democracy.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
J. A. McGovern
Thes
Mills and Elevators Considered for Temporary Experiment
The state industrial commission empowered the manager to study mills and elevators for possible leasing as temporary experiment work. Unfavorable crops and other factors deter broad testing this fall. the state may begin building next spring after months spent on site determinations and the favored plan envisions two terminal elevators.
Pool hall operators arrested for selling intoxicants
Messrs Perkins and Phillips who run a pool hall and soft drink parlor near the Kindred Hotel were visited by Sheriff Larson and Chief Swanson, arrested for selling intoxicants. They waived examination before Justice Moe, bound over to district court with $1000 bond. district court to hear the cases. The note hints at possible prior lawbreaking and advises bearing the penalty if proven.
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Perkins and
Phillips
Larson
Swanson
I. J. Moe
District Court
NO SALARY PROVISION FOR NEW JUDGES IN SECOND REDUCTION
State Auditor Carl Kosovitzky reports no payment plan for salaries of three added judges nor for their expenses under the judicial reduction bill. The notice cites a $4000 salary per new judge and insufficient funds, with salaries of the old system still drawn. Dr C C P Smith departed for Chicago Sunday night to pursue a three week post graduate course.
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Bismarck
Soansature
Carl Kositcky
al Jodees 'Ad Nisde
C. C. P. Smith
N. P
Chicago
Baxt
City Council Lodges A Lively Meeting On Rates And Franchises
City council chambers held a lively session addressing Valley City Gas Company rate hikes approved to $2 per thousand feet, up from $1.75, with support voicing fair compensation amid broader cost pressures. Also discussed were telephone rate increases, franchise authority, and a Dakota Engineering contract for city works, plus drayage and pork price concerns.
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Valley City Gas Company
Proghar
Times-Record
Ployhar
Dakota Engineering & Construction Ompany
Knights Templar Annual Conclave to Convene in Philadelphia
The Knights Templar hold their fourth triennial conclave in Philadelphia September 6 to 12 with a naval parade and pageant. Minnesota and Dakota Tem plars plan a special train from St Paul, possibly a Pullman for North Dakota families, and notices seek responses by August 10. W L Stockwell and W Stull are named in key posts. the Times-Record notes changes and welcomes readers to join or follow the event.
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Knights Templar of
Amerca
Philadelphia
America
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
St. Paul
the Twain
Twin Cities
North Dakota
Temeleem
Oin
Government
Manon
W. L. Stockwell
Grand Recorder
Fargo
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