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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
9
The article discusses whether a 1918 law forces cities to hold an election after a petition for a commission form of government. It cites a 1913 statute permitting petitioned votes once every four years and notes local press plans in Barnes county for an editors’ meeting and county press association formation at Rudolf.
The jury in Midland Railroad Company versus heirs of BH Fuller awarded $50 per acre for land taken and $9,000 for farm damage, totaling $11,125. With court and railroad representatives, they will inspect the land to decide crossings. The decree includes crossings though jurors did not designate them. James Town Alert reports.
Valley City opened with a 7 6 win over the K C s of Fargo behind Leahy on the mound despite a sore arm. Both teams played manly, friendly baseball with a strong showing from Fargo. Valley City schedules Jamestown dates and a Johnson Cycle matchup next, while noting a few weak spots and potential lineup changes.
Col J W Carrol and Col D F Seigfried head the Lisbon old soldiers home effort to send North Dakota veterans to Gettysburg in July. Governor Hanna is informed 200 applicants have filed including five Confederate soldiers and forty five who fought in the actual battle. The legislature appropriated 15000 dollars to cover railroad fares for attendees, with pro rata distribution if funds run short.
Negotiations between the United States and Japan over California land legislation have shifted from Washington to Tokyo. The American government has delivered its reply to the protest and awaits Japan's next step. The cabinet did not mention the issue at today's meeting. The California visit by Ebora and Hattori of Japan is seen as beneficial to explain conditions affecting Japanese residents.
A condensed historical account explains Norway's 1814 separation from Denmark and the 1814 union with Sweden. It notes the loss of intellectual independence under Danish rule, the rise of Norwegian national spirit, the 1811 Christiania university, and the 17 May 1814 constitutional act at Eidsvoll, forming a Norwegian nation.
Governor Johnson signed the alien land bill as the steamship Korea carried two Japanese representatives toward San Francisco. Opposition mounted in California, with Democrats, Theodore Bell, and business groups challenging the measure, which may not take effect until November 1, 1914. The bill faces national and sectional strains amid ongoing Japan negotiations.
Fifty delegates registered at the Fifth district federation of women’s clubs annual convention in Carrington North Dakota. Valley City led with thirteen, weather delay limited attendance, sessions included notes on country life health and welfare, with addresses by Minnie Neilson and Mrs Andrews and a vaudeville program planned for the evening.
Iron ore has been found in Johnson lowtabip about fourteen miles southeast of Carrington in the hills along the Fumes River. The discovery on section 21 14 64 east half owned by F M Clark follows quiet prospecting by Clark and an experienced ore miner who may acquire an interest if ore proves valuable. No definite details yet from Foster, but the ore prospect is considered early-stage. Also note a Monday May 26 prayer meeting change mentioned by Vermilyn to the Quarterly Conference.
North Dakotans face a booze shortage as Kentucky distilleries stop mail order sales. Railroads refuse shipments, halting bourbon orders at $2.98 a bottle. Customers who sent payments are notified shipments will be delayed or halted until transport resumes.
Valley City will gain a new 60 by 68 foot garage and machine shop in the coming weeks. A. L. Johnson planned the building after recognizing a local opening, with one half for an auto garage and the other for a large machine shop on Fourth Street.
The North Dakota County Auditors Association announces its annual meeting will be held in Dickinson on May 28 and 29. Dates were chosen to avoid conflicts with other meetings in the city this month. Anticipation is high for a large turnout and an interesting program, with Mr. Rice recently retiring as Ramsey County auditor and now serving the association.
Former editor and plant manager known as Link Lincoln planned to relocate his South Haven Gazette to this state. He built a strong Southern Michigan plant from a soap box to a typewriter and will bring a large modern printing plant to a town in need. ED notes Sam is at South Haven, but word says the consolidation is complete and the Gazette plant will be shipped here soon.
Saturday’s Daily reports the Order of Owls 144 with 200000 members across the United States sent a grand hail sign. C A Price, organizer, traveled from Valley City to Fargo for a Grand March installation, but he failed to appear. Police traced him, funds are missing, and a telegram from the Supreme Lodge in Indiana may allow a rescheduled installation.
Chief Swanson travels to Fargo and Moorhead this afternoon to conduct an investigation, outlining steps and expected objectives in the regional inquiry.
Pham Piealats Dairy DJ. Lee returned from the Twin Cities where he sold four carloads of Barnes County hogs. Hogs fattened on barley sold near the top market prices, rivaling Iowa and other states fattened on corn. Lee praised Barnes County and predicted a strong corn year as rain favors a big crop. K L Goodman of Aberdeen, S D, was in town for business.
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