Political currents and town issues across the plains
The section surveys shifting political currents in North Dakota and adjacent regions. It notes Bryan declining prohibition candidacy, Roosevelt’s strengthened ticket prospects, Florida ratification delays, New Rockford capital-removal debates, Townleyite pressure and boycotts, yachting contenders Lipton and Resolute, and a Turtle Lake murder case. It also covers a local judge candidacy, insurance policy reforms, and public reactions to independent farming pressure.
Railroad pay raise and looming rate hikes stir public debate
Rail workers gain about 60 percent of their pay demands, though short of their full ask, while freight rates are expected to rise 20 to 30 percent and passenger fares may follow. Some lines trim crews to offset costs as speculation swirls. Also Lincoln hosts the Prohibition party nominating process with William J. Bryan as potential standard bearer, his acceptance uncertain after three prior presidential runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn J. Frazier
Prohibition Party
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Washington
Campaign planning session in Grand Forks by J V A committee
The committee of twenty one appointed by the J V A meets in Grand Forks to map a fall campaign against Townleyjam. The Fargo Courier-News reports PD Norton as governor candidate and J F T O Connor as senator, noting prior guesses varied as independents discuss divisions.
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Couriers News
Committee of 21
Grand Forks
J. F. T. O'Connor
Courier-News
Mr. O’connor
Townleyjam
Ey Nee Ms Most
League
Fargo
PD. Norton
Senate
Peper
Safeguarding Our Money in North Dakota Vote
A Mandan Pioneer editorial argues voters should approve new laws at the November election to let cities counties and school districts manage their funds away from the Bank of North Dakota. It criticizes current practices detailing loan limitations and calls for audits and stricter oversight of bank loans and deposits.
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Bank of
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
Townley Seeks 400000 For North Dakota Political Drive
After a big concert Mr Townley offers farmers in North Dakota a further 400000 in buncombe. he asks 100 farmers in each of 40 counties to subscribe 100 dollars each to save the nonpartisan league from bankruptcy. He plans to stay after defeat at the primary and recalls circus days to frame his plea for the fall campaign.
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Townley
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Frazier
Membrs
Capital Strikes and Woolen Mills Closed in Protest
Workers of the American Woolen Company argue that plant closures in Massachusetts and Rhode Island amount to a capital strike aimed at keeping prices high. They question the company’s margins, urge a DOJ review, and warn that forcing cloth prices up harms the public and workers. The piece debates orders, margins, and possible profiteering versus necessity.
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Tuat Ag
Parelle
American Woolen Company
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Woolen Trust
Trust
Federal Department of Justice
Valley City visitors and local events noted in brief
Thursday highlights include Mrs J W Jongeward from Litchville and others visiting Valley City, C A Porterville arriving from Coopers town, and a note on primary election lead for Minnie J Nielson. Fire Chief Craswell attends an international fire chiefs meeting in Toronto as a North Dakota delegate. The Northern Pacific weed burner visited, and a modest crowd attended a City Emery dance with Beachem and McFarland orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Craswells
Toronto
Canada
North Dakota
Craswell
Townley Leaves for Minot to Rally Nonpartisans
A C Townley departed by a ten thousand dollar aeroplane at noon for Minot to energize nonpartisan support in the area. Reports say he gathered substantial funds in one Barnes county township despite dry rot scare. Aviator H T Davidson and mechanic Leo Westover, back from Faulkton, S C, report fine road conditions along the air route and plan overhauls for Davidson’s plane. Wheat stalks in the office show good heads and doughy kernels, with rust signs but no damage. Mrs A T Wilkins and Bert and Marjorie Wilkins of Tabor Iowa leave for Denver after ten days visiting, planning a trout trip in Colorado mountains. Mrs John Goodfellow, Mrs Lee’s aunt, returns to Ashland Nebraska.
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A. C. Townley
Minot
Barnes County
Arur
H. T. Davidson
Leo Westover
Faulkton
S. C
Davidson
A. T. Wilkins
Bert
Marjorie Wilkins
Tabor
Iowa
T. Melvin Lee
Auto
Denver
Colorado
John Goodfellow
Lee
Ashland
Neb
State press association meeting set in Fargo
The state press association will hold its annual meeting in Fargo on August 6 and 7 with a lively program reported. The Fargo Live Wire Commercial Club plans a large entertainment for scribes and ladies including a Lake Lizzie trip and a fish banquet.
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The
State Press Association
Fargo
Live Wire Commercial Club of
Lake Lizzie
Fargo Bunch
Piller to stage Little Red Riding Hood matinee for children
Manager Piller will present the film to children with a Monday matinee and free admission for those who cannot afford to pay. He seeks to make the show accessible to all, highlighting his generous and humane intent to keep children happy.
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Piller
Times-Record
Optimism Holds Amid Wheat Rust Reports in Barnes County
Farmers report both red rust and black rust in the district, but local growers like Frank Ployhar counter with optimism. Ployhar’s wheat sample shows red rust yet predicts higher yields if hail is avoided, with others in the area sharing cautious cheer as Barnes county eyes a fair harvest.
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Frank Ployhar
Ployhar
Percy Persons
Barnes County
Treasury Savings Certificates Offer From Post Office
The United States Treasury Department issues Treasury Savings Certificates in 100 and 1000 denominations. The July 1920 $100 denomination costs $83.60 and yields 4.32 percent interest. Certificates are redeemable cost plus accrued interest before January 1 1926 and are registered to the owner. Postmaster W. W. Smith promotes these securities to patrons as a safe investment for individual and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
United States Treasury
W. W. Smith
Local Storm Bypasses Town As Cyclone Hits McHenry County
A hot sultry night gave way to a storm breeder that veered away from town while a small cyclone struck McHenry county last evening. One man was killed and several others injured in the vicinity as residents reported damage and scattered debris.
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McHenry County
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Valley City
P. R. Trubshaw
Postolice
Fatehng Advertising
Merican Press Association
William Jennings Bryan
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Teddy
Catts
Florida
New Rockford
Bismarck
Tom Hall
Supreme Court
Supreme
New
Rockford
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas Lipton
Henry Layer
Wolff
Turtle Lake
Layer
Lee Combs
Combs
Times- Record
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State
Republican Central Committee
Senator Ladd
Bishop Lemke
Fargo Forum
J. W. Jongeward
Litch
Ville, N. D
Mary London
Jackson, Mich
Delle Vogelbacker
Detroit Mich
C. A. Porterville
Armour
Cooperstown
Business Women and Professional Women’s Club
Beatrice Paquette
Minnie J. Nielson
Ruth Johnson
Fred O. Olsen
N. J. Olsen Seed Company
Fred
Frank Oberg
Francis Craswell
Emery, Tans
Beachem
McFarland
Family Shoe Stores
SACHS
Prop
Grand Theatre Valley City
N. Dak
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