Settlement seen in days as coal talks resume
Washington July 10 officials said settlement of the coal strike is imminent, with administration plans to act if talks fail. President Harding Hoover and Davis prepare to protect public interests, while district attorneys may enforce federal action to prevent interstate commerce disruption. Wheat crop production for 1921 is estimated at 817 million bushels with corn at 2.36 billion. spring and winter wheat yields and other grain forecasts are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Harding
Hoover
Davis
Dougherty
United States District
Anl
America
Department of Agriculture
Oata
Secretary of
Commerce Hoover
Walhalla
Germany Fails to Pay War Damages, Lloyd George Says
London July 10 Premier Lloyd George states in the house of commons that reparations received from Germany so far do not cover the actual war damages in France and Belgium. The remark underscores ongoing dispute over compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Germany
France
Belgium
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Reopening Efforts End for Security State Bank Sakoppee
Bank attempts to reopen after closing April 20 fail per state superintendent R B Rathbone. EB L Walsh serves as bank president. Assets likely to be divided among stockholders as a final step. Governor Preus cites North Dakota lignite coal aid of 200000 tons for Minnesota amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANK
Preus
N. D
St. Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Minnesota
Northwestern Coal Sales Company
Fargo
Lafollette Attacks Tariff Says Data Dilute Current Rates
Senator Robert M Lafollette renewed his tariff critique urging against broad revision now as conditions change rapidly. He charged ex parte lobbying by manufacturers and favored relying on the tariff commission to provide scientific data. Senator W E Edge proposed a broader scientific tariff but Lafollette said current authority suffices amid unsettled world conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. M. Lafollette
Rep
Wis
Senate
LaFollette
Senate Finance Committee
Tariff Commission
Congress
W. E. Edge
Rep. N. J
Heavy rains save crops in grain belt relief drought
A million dollar rain fell over the grain belt relieving 42 days of drought and saving corn and other crops. Experts said the timely downpour would have caused millions in damage if it had continued. The rain was general and heavy across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
More Farms on Bus Basis in North Dakota
One hundred farmers from 35 counties in North Dakota adopt a cost accounting system led by Rex Willard of the Agricultural College to run farms on a business basis. Over 130 farmers maintain regular accounts. 18 county agents participate as data is collected on expenses for crops, livestock, and farm operations. The system tracks rent, labor, machinery, depreciation, and other costs to compare profitability and guide decisions. Hutzel Metzger provides details. the program aims to build a data pool to aid statewide and agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Rex Willard
The
Agricultural College
Willard
Hutzel Metzger
Nonpartisan League Calls North Dakota Conference
Fargo July 10 The executive committee of the North Dakota branch of the Nonpartisan League and the national committee issue a call for a state conference in Bismarck on Saturday July 15 Delegates from the Fargo state convention last April are urged to attend The conference aims at divulged reorganization plans for the fall campaign National committee members are William Lemke Fargo F B Woods St Paul and H F Samuels Idaho State committee members are W J Church York Stephen Terhorst Donnybrook Mrs C A Fisher Valley City Walter Welford Pembina and C A Mattingly Williston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D
Fargo
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
National Committee
Bismarck
William Lemke
F. B. Woods
St. Paul
H. F. Samuels
Idaho
W. J. Church
York
Stephen Terhorst
Donnybrook
C. A. Fisher
Valley City
Walter Welford
Pembina
C. A. Mattingly
Williston
Gas probe to start soon in Senate committee
Washington July 10 Senator LaFollette chairman of the Senate manufacturing committee said the hearings on soaring gasoline prices will begin in a few days. The investigation aims to determine causes and potential remedies for the price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Manufacturing Committee
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Railroads plan legal action amid nationwide rail strike
Washington July 10 A P Thom General Council of the Association of Railway executives conferred with Attorney General Daugherty, signaling potential legal steps by the railroads in response to the nationwide strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
A. P. Thom
General Council of the Association of Railway Executives
Daugherty
Drowning on Rainy Lake Near International Falls
Two men from Minneapolis, A Sless and Stephen R Slew, were drowned when their boat overturned on Rainy Lake near International Falls, Minnesota, on July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
A. Sless
Stephen R. Slew
Minneapolis
Rainy Lake
International Falls
Turnover in Senate May Unseat Newberry
Washington July 8 The pending and upcoming elections may strip Michigan Senator Newberry of his seat. With New and McCumber out, two more votes against Newberry could defeat him, pending last January’s 46 to 41 outcome. Michigan voters would provide the pivotal fourth vote. Representative Kelley opens campaign in Charlotte Michigan declaring he will vote to unseat Newberry if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
New
Indiana
McCumber
North Dakota
Congress
McCumaber
Kelley
Townsend
Charlotte
Coal Mining Costs Given To Congress
The Washington dispatch reports the Federal Trade Commission urging Congress to obtain current cost data on bituminous coal production. It cites a 212 per ton U S average investment with district ranges from under 1 to 8 or more dollars. The commission argues adequate cost information is essential to set informed price criteria and possible maximum limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
National Coal Association
United States
Wells County Fair to Feature Extended Agricultural Show
Fessenden North Dakota hosts the Wells county fair July 11 12 13 and 14 under county supervision for the second year. Large livestock and agricultural exhibits highlight plans with a new junior livestock department and a Home junior division expected to attract many youth entries. A F Belcher of Sykeston serves as secretary and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessenden
N. D
Wells County
A. F. Belcher
Sykeston
Speedster Hits Police Auto in River Forest
Former townsman F. E. Packard, now a Standard Oil tax expert in Chicago, was riding with River Forest officers when a Lexington Six owned by Packard, driven by Mrs. J. G. Moe, collided on Marion Street as it turned onto South Boulevard. Both cars suffered minor damage with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Packard
Standard Oil Co
Chicago
Luatz
River Forest
Maloney
Marion Street
South Boulevard
Lizzie
Lexington
F. E. Packard
Wisconsin Avenue
Bismarck
J. G. Moe
Women and men clash as rail strike spreads citywide
In Chicago and surrounding districts a strike wave draws violence as women strikebreakers face mobs and shattered windows. National Guard units stand by while officials assess next steps amid rail shop turmoil and threats targeting workers. In Washington, coal talks stall as Harding returns to press for a settlement plan.
Funeral Day Tense Awe as Troops Guard Brugha Ceremony
Dublin reports armed troops at Cathal Brugha's funeral while De Valera is believed to be hiding. Soldiers were ordered to arrest him on sight, amid rumors and heightened security during the insurgent ally's memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Armeroupa
Cathal Brugha
de Valera
Phanton
Brugha
Republic
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Lively Lunch at Rudolf Hotel
Captain McDonald presided at the Kiwanis luncheon. Major D S Ritchie spoke on G Company and its value to education and national service. Dr L Lord commented on teaching quality. Secretary Baxter shared Toronto convention insights. Guests included President C E Allen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Kiwanis
Rudolf Hotel
D. S. Ritchie
G. Company
Major Ritchie
G Company
Dr. L
Btute
Baxter
Toronto
C. E. Allen
The
State Teachers College
Hannes Olssen
Teester
Chicago
J. J. Earley
Valley City
Richland County Fair Opens At Wahpeton
Wahpeton North Carolina hosts the Richland County Fair from July 11 to 15 featuring cattle horses and swine exhibits. Women showcase home made goods including garments darting knitting crochet rugs and embroidery. Girls under 16 enter canning baking sewing and candy making for prizes. Entries close at 6 p.m. July 11. Eckes serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahpeton
N. C
Richland County
W. FP. Eckes
Five boys loot Montgomery Ward plant in St Paul
Five boys raided Montgomery Ward & Co.’s northwestern distributing plant in St Paul Minnesota last night binding five watchmen and four other workers. The youths looted revolvers watches and jewelry before escaping after about an hour inside the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Montgomery Ward & Co
Northwestern Distributing
Cavalier County Fair Opens in Langdon July 25 to 27
Cavalier County fair in Langdon runs July 25 26 and 27 with horses cattle vegetables and poultry featuring turkeys ducks and geese. A special prize offers to women over 70 for rug and quilt making and knitting. Entries close July 25 at 8 p.m. B E Groom is secretary of the Cavalier Fair Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
N. Dy
Cavalier County
Groom of Langdon
Cavalier Pair Association
Pembina to Have Fair in Pembina County
Cavalier North Dakota July 7 The twenty ninth annual exhibition of the Pembina County Fair Association will be staged at Hamilton on July 18 19 and 20 The fair advertised as the oldest in the state offers a prize list of 3500 and pr oclaims bigger and better facilities for exhibitors and higher class entertainment for visitors It aims to upbuild the livestock industry and features purebred stock Entries in all departments open to Pembina county residents except livestock which welcomes world competitors Franklyn Page Hamilton secretary and J B Martin Hamilton president Ex hibits accepted up to 6 pm July 18 Livestock is open to horses cattle hogs sheep and poultry from everywhere. other departments require articles grown or manufactured in Pembina county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalier
N. Dy
Pembina County Fair Association
Hamilton
Franklyn Page
J. B. Martin
Pembina County
Bismarck Boy Burned by Giant Firecracker
Leonard Norling a ten year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Norling, was badly burned about the face when he tried to light a giant July 4 firecracker. He was taken to a hospital and is not seriously injured, with fears of eye damage eased by this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Leonard Norling
Fred Norling
L. W. W. Organizer Active in Minot
Minot on July 7 reports an L. W. W. organizer active among the floating laborers near railroad yards and depots. Some workers say they were approached about joining the I. W. W. and resisted, prompting police attention. Last year organizers were jailed on vagrancy charges, and this is said to be the first report this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Circus Upsets Dignity of Court in Turtle Mountain Case
In Devils Lake North Dakota on July 8 a federal court faced a disrupted session as a circus parade drew Turtle Mountain Indian witnesses away from the stand. Judge Miller adjourned court to 2 PM while Frank Schuck faced a liquor selling charge to Fort Totten Indians. Earlier, F. J. Gath of Dunseith was found guilty on a similar charge after a short deliberation, and the term appears likely to extend into next Tuesday with several cases still pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
N. D
Andrew Miller
Federal
Turtle Mountain
Miller Vail
Indiana
Frank Schuck
Devil Lake
Fort Totten
F. J. Gath
Dunseith
BISMARCK ELECTRICIAN KILLED BY LIVE WIRE
Howard Bahm Balmer, 26, of Bis marck, an employee of Hughes Electric, was instantly killed when he touched a grounded wire while handling a 2200 volt live line on Third street near the post office. He was pulled free by August Carlson, was a son of Mr and Mrs A G Balmer, and a member of the American Legion and the A C U W. Funeral plans delayed awaiting a brother from Brownsville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Howard Bahmty
Hughes Electric Company
Buhmer
August Carlson
Third Street
A. G. Balmer
Ninth Street
American Legion
A. C. UW
Brownsville
Texas
Better Hog Show at Stutsman Fair
The 1922 Stutsman county fair hog show will be larger than any previous fair says Secretary J A Barner. Preparations include more animal care space hog pens chicken coops and livestock stalls ready before opening day. Vandis and Mills Edgeley will bring two carloads of prize hogs and plan to move them to the state fair at Pargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
J. A. Barner
Vandis and Mills
Edgeley
Pargo
Mother and Children Saved From Dwellings Fire
A Minneapolis fire early Sunday rescued a mother and five small children from a burning doublehouse. Neighbors E. T. Owens and A. Palagrem carried the children to safety as flames threatened the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
E. T. Owens
A. P. Carlton
A. Palagrem
Coal supply for public utilities limited to 68 days
Washington July 7 announces only sixty eight days of coal are available for public utilities after a June 11 canvass of coal, electric and gas utilities. F R Wadley, chief of the coal committee in the commerce department, announced the finding today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Coal, Electric and Gas Utilities
F. R. Wadley
Coal Committee
Department of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
LA Follette A
Iowa
Ill
Windy City
F. Jackson
Killerton
Town
Barn Yard
Jackson
Hirmalf
Cage
Altho
Wells County Fair
Michael Liepivich
Pullman
National Guard
Ilinois
Baltinore & Chid
Walsh
S.J. A. Boyd
Adnitur
Park River
Walsh County
E. J. Parizek
Pem
Bina County
W. L. Johns
Don McMahan
McMahan
Toby
Richland County Fair
Five Boys
Mgomery Ward & CO
Cavalier County Fair
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!