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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
7
Old V. C.N. promotes the largest summer school ever to help elementary graduates earn ten credits in two 12 week terms starting June 21. Four more credits may come via correspondence, enabling completion of the standard curriculum and life certificate without leaving teaching positions.
In Bismarck on February 28 W A Anderson and H A Paddock led an inquiry into charges against F R Pollard former purchasing agent for the homebuilders association. The probe, ordered by the senate investigating committee, aims to secure records and may issue a warrant if warranted.
Tragedy at Diamond Crossing as the New York Central Interstate Express and the Michigan Central Canadian flyer crash near Porter Indiana. Thirty two bodies recovered with no expected rise in death toll. An inquiry and coroner’s in Michigan City will determine cause. Blame points to both the Michigan Central engineer and the Diamond Crossing tower operator. The Michigan Central train departed Chicago at 6 pm Sunday and struck the derail set at 55 mph, sending engines and cars off tracks. the Interstate Express then struck the Canadian train at 60 mph mid derailment.
News reports from Heyworth and Chicago detail the capture of 17 year old William Dalton, a former Northern Trust Co. clerk, who fled with $772,000 in Liberty Bonds. Police pursued across multiple cities as federal agents prepare capiases and bonds are set at $10,000 per defendant in broader anti trust actions.
J R Waters former manager of the State Bank fainted on the witness stand in a house investigation committee hearing while detailing alleged payoffs in a lumber deal involving F R Pollard. He testified about Townley linked bank schemes and German money tied to wartime bonds, noting a forged resignation and health concerns.
North Dakota lawmakers approved H B 146 boosting county commissioners to seven dollars and fifty cents per day plus road per diem with possible governor veto. Senate action followed Saturday. The session also advanced four other bills on smoking restrictions and infrastructure.
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