Valley City Fourth of July Celebration Draws Enormous Crowd
A large crowd gathered in Valley City for a Chautauqua day and Fourth of July events. Visitors arrived by auto and train, with about 150 out of town cars by noon. Rain disrupted the ball game but the celebration, featuring President J. H. Worst, the Wimbledon band, Dr. J. Paige Johnson, and the Cooper Sisters, drew strong crowds despite wet conditions. The night shows and photographs pleased attendees, leaving many eager for a repeat event.
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Valley City
J. H. Worst
Tabernacle
Wimbedon Band
Ing
Paige Johnson
Cooper Sisters
North Dakota
Casselton
Local Concern Has Fine Window Display
The largest eagle known in captivity is on exhibition in the Arneson Hardware Company window display. It drew hundreds of pedestrians since yesterday morning. The four foot tall national bird is silver in color and depicts Henry Sears and Company's wares. Spoons knives and other tableware are woven into the bird's form in a unique display attracting city residents.
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Arneson Hardware Company
Henry Sears and Company
Wife Deserter Wanted Elsewhere Marmarth Notice
Marmarth North Dakota July Howard Means deserted his wife before confinement and later returned to seek a home. He is now sought in Miles City Montana for passing a forged check while Thompson and children of Kensal attended the program Sunday.
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Marmarth
N. D
Howard ‘Means
Miles City
Mont
Irs
Thompson
Kensal
Burke Likely to Seek Senate Seat in 1914
Washington officials report North Dakota politics center on John Burke, treasurer of the United States and former governor, as a probable candidate for the 1914 Senate race. Burke is seen as a premier vote getter and may wait for a Progressive split to help mainline Republicans win. Widespread Democratic sentiment is rumored, with party wires already set for a campaign. Valley City endured another heavy rainfall complicating Chautauqua attendance, though a large crowd still gathered for the program. Mrs. Mike Martinson and Mrs. M. Martinson attended the fair and Chautauqua.
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Washington, D. C
North Dakota
John Burke
United States
United States Senate
Burke
Bin
Camp Aien
Valley City
American National Bank Declares Dividend
The regular semi annual meeting of the stockholders of the American National Bank declared the usual dividend and added $4,000 to its large surplus. Valley City praises the substantial banks and business institutions as the bank builds up a heavy surplus to protect its depositors and partners.
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American National Bank
Valley City
Carrington Boys Deter Pranksters At River Encampment
Four youths from Carrington allegedly mocked the Boys Encampment yesterday. The pranksters were confronted and tossed into the river by the campers, who warned that mischief toward strong youths is futile.
Broadway Crowded As Cement Walks Reach State Bank Corner
Local notes report contractor Egan finishing cement walks from the Litchville hotel to the State Bank corner with filling across the street. Olson's crew gravel Broadway while another group builds a new garage. Dozens of farmers’ wagons fill town daily.
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Egan
Litchville Hotel
State Bank
Olson
Broadway
Litehuille . Bulletin
Lightning Kills 15-Year-Old, Injures Cousin Near Norge
Ambrose North Dakota July 8 Arthur Bederdorf 15 son of Mr and Mrs H A Bederdorf was instantly killed by lightning while working with his cousin Herman Kleby 24 at Meld wh en they attempted to hitch horses to a wagon during a storm. Both boys were struck down and two horses were killed.
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Ambrose
N. D
Arthur
H. A. Bederdorf
Norge
Lghtning
Herman Kleby
Herman
Fourth of July Program Drowned Out by Heavy Rain
Heavy rain at 9:30 p m. and through the afternoon disrupted Chau tauqua events and ball games between Valley City and Jamestown. Wimbledon band played around delays at the tabernacle. an audience enjoyed the evening program despite the weather. Lisbon reports Major Botz hospitalized with stomach cancer, a figure long active in politics and widely regarded despite political conflicts.
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Valley City
Jamestown
Tabernacle
Wimbledon
Lisbon
Major Botz
Remarkable address on the Children's Bureau work
Miss Julia Lathrop spoke to an audience of women at Valley City Chautauqua about the Children's Bureau. She outlined its ten year history, the birth and infant mortality issues, and the need for universal birth registration. She urged lifting each generation higher through better child welfare and education.
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Julia Lathrop
Children's Bureau of
United States
Women of
Congress
North Dakota
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Bowman to Have New Postmaster
Bowman N D July 8 Word was received here that Postmaster General Burleson ordered the dismissal of W H Workman as Bowman postmaster. An inspector reported vicious attacks on patrons and active gang politics. John Bruegger will recommend a successor and Courtenay plans a new school building.
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Bowman
N. D
EB. P. Totten
County
Democratic Committee
Burleson
W. H. Workman
Workman
John Bruegger
Senate
Murder Case Promises to Become Sensational
Washburn North Dakota July 3 A high profile murder trial centers on banker Funk's death. Witness Ludvig Peterson remains jailed unable to post 5000 bond as efforts to free him are blocked by bond qualifications. Anderson seeks to flee town amid tense public reaction. Grand jury possible. local lawyers face scrutiny. further actions loom.
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Washburn
N. C
Ludvig Peterson
Walfred Anderson
Funk
Anderson
Peterson
Circuit Court
Crawford
Atty
Geo. P. Jones
la Moure
Fahlgren
Bangs
Grand Forks
Lawrence
Fargo
District Court disposes of many cases in Helfield
District Court here Monday continued hearings with several verdicts recorded for American National Bank versus Bradley and others, including Wilberg and Pennsylvania Oil cases. A jury trial for James Garner regarding a dangerous weapon proceeded. Fred Pool died after falling 41 feet while being hauled from a well on a north Helfield farm. Local resident Harry Green visited for the fair and Chautauqua events.
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Walter Carr
Sesault
James Garner
Garner
James Heiberg
American National Bank Ve. E
Helfield, N. D
Fred Pool
Here
Pool
More Criminals Among Unmarried Than Married Men
Report from New York district attorney figures shows unmarried men commit far more crimes than married men, with 2,068 convictions for unmarried men versus 789 for married men last year in general sessions and criminal branches. Women follow a similar pattern with 100 unmarried and 66 married convicted. The nine year trend totals 18,408 convictions for unmarried men to 7,670 for married, and youth crime rising with many offenders aged 15 to 20 in the latest year. Two thirds of women prisoners are under 30. Also notes the Dunn County Promoter’s first issue and visits by Lina and Olga Ste of Cooperstown to Mrs. Wegner.
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New York
Jttorney
Henry D. Sayer
Whitman
Courts of
General Sessions
Supreme Court
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A. H. Gray
H. C. Myhro
James Grady
Riau
Carrington
Bugh
Children’s Bureau
Migg
Courtenay
Falgren
Harry Green
Leal
Dunn County Promoter
J. B. Howard
Howard
Lina and
Olga Ste
Cooperstown
Wm. Wegner
Keen Kutter
Gillette
Auto Strop
F. W. Heidel
Fifth Avenue Hardware Store
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