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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
4
The paper notes it is entered at the Valley City post office North Dakota as second class mail matter indicating its traditional mailing status and local publication reach.
A Republican victory fills a vacancy in Kentucky's delegation with Swope, 26, newly elected to Congress. Described as the baby congressman, he has completed two years of government service and returns to the House from a strong Democratic state stronghold. The piece comments on political dynamics and future roles.
Jamestown ND August 27. Attorney General William Langer with Albert E Sheets Jr and the State Enforcement League with the State's Attorney's office led a late afternoon sweep on law violators of Stutsman county. Nineteen arrests total for cigarette law breaches and manufacturing intoxicating liquor for sale. Notable detainees include Peter Kerner, a Medina farmer, and Jacob Haring of Jamestown. Spiritwood also reported two cigarette law violators. Sam Rabinovitch of Consumers Supply House in Jamestown faced multiple charges for selling cigarettes and liquor and for maintaining places for drinking. A still was uncovered near Jamestown supplying the retail liquor trade. Preliminary hearings set for Kerner. other details indicate broader county-wide violations and enforcement actions.
North Dakota must raise nearly 5 million dollars in taxes to cover running expenses for the coming fiscal year. State Auditor Kositsky advised the State Board of Equalization of the needed general fund and interest sinking fund levies, with possible extra amounts if real estate bonds require separate taxation. If a broad 3.5 mill levy is used on a 1.2 billion property base, about 4.2 million would go to general and interest funds, plus a further 600 thousand for soldiers' bounty taxes, potentially lifting the total levy toward four and a half million or more.
In Bismarck Aug 27 the Townley faction and associates celebrate judicial appointments while signaling a special legislative session around October 1 to address salaries and a looming deficit. Impeachment threats target Langer and Kositsky amid heated lobbies over potential state tickets and suffrage fallout.
A lengthy letter from Attorney General William Langer details a $1000 reward to any reader of Divide County Farmer's Press or Divide county resident who proves in court that listed officials and investigators failed to determine cattle poisoning related to Bowen's death. The statement names many officials, agencies, and prior investigations and ends with a call for witnesses before January 1, 1921.
Aug 27 Bismarck ND The State Banking Board faces a split over J H Waters Bank of North Dakota head duties and Trust operations with minority pressing his resignation from one post. The board passed resolutions to cut side issues and focus on core banking business amid concerns about United States Trust being outlawed for not complying with state statutes. Names and details of trust operations were cited, including Miami Florida ties and home office information, as cited in scattered records.
North Dakota officials warn investors and bankers about the United States Sisal Trust, which has not been authorized to do business in the state. A notice will go to all newspapers for two weeks, urging reporting of solicited stock subscriptions and arrests of solicitors. The Bank of North Dakota is cited in relation to these ventures and a wide-ranging debate on official roles and conflicts of interest follows.
Aug 27 report notes plans for a campaign to promote Northwest advantages and attract business support. Maps and routes are to be laid out by supporters to publicize the region and its Atlantic Dox material need.
Four men including J C Bish of Alton and Walter Mouga of Scranton were arrested in a Dickinson County raid targeting a ring of auto thieves. Police seized machines and evidence, with names like Imam Wahl and Bowman tied to the operation. The investigation, led by county authorities, continues in the Valley area and nearby towns as officers recover stolen vehicles and pursue charges.
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