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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
8
Governor Hanna received the deed for a Fort Rice plot as crowds gathered for a state dedication. An elaborate program featured white and Sioux participants, military units, and a staged 19th century style skirmish with an emigrant wagon attack, ending with prisoners and a firework of bystander spectators.
New York July 30 Gems valued at 75000 including a 60000 rope of pearls were stolen from the home of C C Rumsey at Narragansett Pier during the 24 hours ending Sunday night. The theft was disclosed today with private detectives likely to handle the case.
Secretary Bryan faced two close calls as a streetcar and a heavy electric omnibus narrowly avoided striking his carriage on Pennsylvania Avenue. A crossing policeman signaled the motorman to stop, and Bryan maintained his characteristic calm amid the near misses.
Governor Hanna left Bismarck for Hamilton to open Pem bina county fair then return for the state board of equalization meeting Aug 5 where tax commission recommendations may be acted on. The chautauqua at Mandan cost more than receipts, but improvements offset the loss. nearly 600 season tickets sold for next year.
An immaculately dressed man chats with Mrs Reckling on a railway train and is invited to her home. The conversation reveals flirtatious undertones. Mr Reckling arrives to confront the situation. The incident ends with light humor as the guests and couple share a tense but playful moment.
Calumet Michigan July 30 water pumping resumed in two Conglomerate Lode shafts of Calumet and Hecla under guard of state troops for non union workers. Militia moved to the area while Sheriff John Hepting asked General Abbey to pull troops from Keweenaw county as no disturbances were reported.
Elizabeth Harrington an 11 year old girl died on a Northern Pacific train early today while en route to her home in Grand Forks with her parents. She had been in poor health for some time and her parents had taken her to Montana hoping for recovery.
McClusky North Dakota July 24 dispute over a law from the last legislature. It contends terms for commissioners in newly organized counties extend to four years by lottery. In this county four year terms were drawn by Bitz and Bicktey, while Wm. F. Albrecht led the board in two year terms. Also notes Soo Line upgrading track, and a 20 member National Chamber tour with a Fargo reception.
Fargo July 30 Pres H A Tuttle of the North American Telegraph Co appeared before the board of city commissioners regarding permission to operate in Fargo The company with over thirty years in existence was granted the right to string its wires on existing poles in the city Initial conflicts with an ordinance were resolved by the board Times Record Want Ads bring results.
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