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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
1
J. D. Dood, who skipped bail and fled the state, returned to Dickinson and surrendered to serve his sentence rather than live outside North Dakota. He argues this state is the best place to live, praising its qualities while acknowledging a months long jail term. The piece admires his patriotism and suggests possible clemency with proof of reform.
The report centers on a sensational theft by a stenographer in an eastern city, who allegedly stole a L. C. Smith typewriter in Bismarck during the late legislature. Authorities chase the suspect, claiming she boarded a train at Ko komo Indiana and escaped with the machine. The narrative weaves in courtship intrigue, political mischief, and bold travel, ending with a blend of recollection about early North Dakota colonization and prairie wealth.
A writer from the Wing area rebuts an editorial claim of a large Jewish colony in central North Dakota. He cites personal history, noting his father settled about 45 years ago and he was born there 30 years ago, describing a declining settlement of Jewish families on a plateau near the Missouri river.
Grand Forks N D March 11 Sheriff Benson travels to Springfield Illinois to secure extradition papers for W L Alexander held in Bloomington Illinois on embezzlement charges. Alexander previously secured habeas corpus release. a Bloomington warrant now claims he is a fugitive from justice. Edgar Richter alleges Alexander took 50 dollars as a traveling representative handling calendars and did not account for it.
The North Dakota Telephone Association elected officers for the coming year after yesterday’s convention. C. H. Coar of Minot was chosen President, L. D. Richardson of Fargo Vice-President, and R. D. Baird of Fargo was re elected Secretary and Treasurer. The next meeting will be set by the executive committee, likely in March, and many attendees will join a Telephone Managers meeting in Fargo today.
Ed Hass, a leading rancher and one of the nation’s wealthiest men, died near Sidney, Perkins County, after a wagon runaway caused by a broken neck yoke. He was found dead by his family, with authorities noting a fatal neck injury from the fall.
In Williston on March 18 a man’s cap surfaced in an ice hole on the Missouri near Trenton, revealing a night dip that cost a driver his life. Hansen, the driver, perished while attempting to rescue his team as the rig sank through a submerged air hole. The horses drowned and the vehicle was recovered, but the driver’s body remains unrecovered.
Mrs M C James wife of Professor James of the State Normal school died early this morning from pneumonia after three weeks of grippe illness. She resided in Valley City for three years and was active in church and social work. She is survived by two children and her husband. Remains go to Swan Creek Illinois for the old home. Calling hours are 1 to 2 30 tomorrow. Funeral at M F church at 3. Mr James will leave with the body tomorrow evening.
A Saturday program featured a debate on the Recall of Judges with Valley City affirming and Jamestown opposing. Valley City won the debate with strong arguments while Jamestown visitors were honored guests. The event included music, readings, games, and a reception. Weather and seed timing notes followed.
Former North Dakota Governor John Burke receives confirmation of his appointment as United States treasurer by President Wilson. He will head to Washington to assume duties guarding Uncle Sam’s millions, with a staged stop in North Dakota and a salary of 8000 dollars yearly.
Valley City Masons prepare for their annual ball at the Amory on March 20 inviting friends and families. Invitations are out, bunting and floral decorations total hundreds of yards and promises a lavish evening with Rudolf lunch service.
The Model school pupils present Sakakawea and Miles Standish in an all Indian life themed winter entertainment in Normal auditorium. Miss Ruth Cranz directs the moccasin dance and Indian yells while Miss Amidon leads lullabies. Elated organizers report strong dress rehearsal success and urge attendance. An afterevent basketball game between church groups is planned for week’s end.
A 27 year old Mandan man, Shellhart, was instantly killed northeast of Flasher when rafters loosened while moving a house on a farm. Neighbor Jensen aided and then stepped into a roller mishap. the timber fell, crushing the skull. The coroner’s office was notified but no inquest was needed as death was accidental. The bereaved mother survives. funeral services planned.
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