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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
3
New York July 16 Supreme Court Justice Hendrick upheld a jury verdict finding Harry K Thaw sane and granted freedom on 35000 bail. A crowd cheered outside the courthouse as Thaw prepared for future proceedings with a state appeal filed.
An alienist who aided in the case questions the practice of expert witnesses. The court declares Harry K. Thaw sane after a jury verdict, while state counsel’s bid for bond is overruled, and the judge affirms the decision.
Litchville Bulletin reports Svea township bids for a new four classroom consolidated school to open bid on Aug 2 and finish by Jan 1. Frame construction costs about 39000 with steam heat and plumbing. Upstairs rooms separated by rolling curtain to form an auditorium. includes gym in basement and a domestic science room.
In Bismarck on July 16 the state railroad commission hears complaints of inequitable express cream rates. North Dakota shippers pay higher charges for shorter hauls, while Minnesota central creameries gain. Most North Dakota cream ships exceed 100 miles, raising concerns over interstate rate advantages.
Miss Margery Bowen won a large doll awarded Friday for submitting the most Round Ticket hose tickets at the Right Price Mercantile Co. The promotion rewarded the top ticket collector in the sales drive.
In St John on July 14 a three year old girl died after clothes caught fire from a kettle of water used to heat ant hills. The child burned while her brother could not help, later dying five hours after the accident despite doctor care and relief baths. Mrs. Henderson was away at the time.
Henry Schmidt, 80, sues Peter Kerner, Christ Miller and John Hoffman of Medina for 1500 dollars claiming on July 2 they pressured him to drink beer though he does not drink. after refusing they allegedly attacked him, breaking three ribs and injuring his back kidneys and lungs. He was treated at Parkview Hospital by Dr. Wood. criminal proceedings expected.
Devils Lake July 14 The Farmers elevator at Sweetwater will be reconstructed by the Gram company of this city. Work will start at once and the building will be ready for use of the farmers before the crop is threshed. Mr and Mrs Frank Lannon are spending the week at Leal.
Wm. Flory reports word from his wife and daughter in San Francisco about their enjoyable trip. They visited Universal City and saw noted actors including Frances Ford and Grace Cunard and others. They also toured the Stralee area and plan to visit San Diego and other places of interest.
In Fingal area a large crop is nearing harvest with grain headed out and stands notably heavy. Local observers note an enormous yield potential as fields mature across the countryside.
Jamestown Lodge No 6 A F and A M advanced plans for a 40000 dollar temple. Alfred Steel presented the financial end and members endorsed the project with unanimous support. The site at South Wheat Avenue corner of Pacific Street sits opposite the public library and near the Presbyterian and Methodist churches, marking a new civic centerpiece.
Washington reports Mexico City is quiet with order restored as trains bring food supplies from Vera Cruz. Stores and banks remain closed awaiting currency circulation. Carranza departments speedily organize. amnesty planned to win support. Villa forces press northward toward the capital amid mixed response from opposing factions.
Jamestown hosts the Modern Brotherhood of America state convention with business meetings led by N C Rusk of Fargo. Wahpeton chosen for next gathering, Fargo delegates M D Anderson and Gr Marah to attend the St Louis national convention August 17. Banquet at Ellis hall at 6 45 pm, program and dance to follow. Mrs Chas Stull hosts a gathering for Mrs Ira Harrison with sewing cards and luncheon.
Grand Forks to stage the first annual North Dakota state golf tournament August 3 to 6 with site championships and women’s titles highlighted. Grand Forks Golf Club to manage events including driving, approaching, and putting contests and medal play qualifying.
Fargo cries that a third daily is likely as progressives plan a weekly start on Sept 1 under the banner Progressive Democrat. Backers, prominent Democratic figures, consider expanding to a morning daily later, using the Co operative Herald presses for printing.
The Valley City girls Chautauqua closed a profitable session led by Miss Minnie J Nielson. Representing 12 counties, the camp housed 110 girls with 8 domestic science teachers from the state normal. Sir Mary Hudson supervised the grounds while Miss Helen Chilson returned to Fargo.
M Kenzie census shows a near seventy percent population gain in five years. 1910 count was 5,720. current figures rise to 9,648. Mrs Casper Winkler and Miss Tolstad left for San Francisco. R A Conover visited Tuesday night. he is brother of Heidel and represents a wholesale hardware firm.
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