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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
3
Secretary Thir teen agra lied announces proposed amendments to North Dakota Constitution to be considered by the Fifteenth Legislature. Session set for 30th, at THONSS HALL. details include royal or rejection provisions and state governance changes.
A detailed proposed constitutional amendment from the North Dakota legislature outlining the initiative and referendum process for legislation. It describes voter powers to propose and approve or reject laws, petition requirements, legislative control, referendum timing, and the process for amending the constitution by initiative and legislative action.
The record outlines a proposed amendment to the state constitution with details on its submission for the general election. The text references names and dates from 1901 to 191S and indicates a division of the measure as part of the election process.
A proposed constitutional amendment authorizes the legislative assembly to provide by law for erecting purchasing leasing or operating terminal grain elevators in North Dakota. It details evaluation inspection and control of grain received at each elevator and sets submission to voters at the next general election.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending the North Dakota Constitution to uniform taxes across property classes and to permit classification of property for taxation. It references Sections 176 and 171 and outlines submission to voters at the next general election under state law.
The document reports amendments to the state constitution submitted by the Twelfth and Thirteenth legislative assemblies. It notes publication, official ballot placement, and the November 3 1914 election date for voters to decide on the proposed changes.
The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment concerning the establishment and funding of state institutions in North Dakota. It specifies locations and land grants for a soldiers home, the School of North Dakota at Wahpeton, a forestry school, an arts and sciences or other education related institutions, a normal school at Minot, and related funding terms. The amendment requires statewide vote at the next general election for approval or rejection.
A garbled OCR style summary of a North Dakota constitutional amendment proposal from the Twelfth Legislative Assembly. It seeks to amend Section 186 Article 12 and related sections to authorize state aid for building and improving public highways with funding via taxation. The text notes submission to the thirteenth assembly and voter approval at the next general election.
Professor W M Wenett endorses Montravide Wood as the standout speaker for the Wadley City Lecture Course Foremost for 1914. Wood’s talk on science and inventions drew about four thousand listeners and sparked a post lecture Round Table discussion.
Fire Prevention Day was observed in Valley City schools with Vigilant Hose Company members giving addresses in classrooms. Chief Heary Capt DuVall E A Greenwood and W N Palmer spoke. The city’s improved sewers and gitters will raise street grades and reduce flooding. The convention of Women’s Clubs at Admestowi featured Tol W. Wem ett of Waley City and Mrs Leblan of Minneapolis. Mrs O’Malley of Eckelson visited Valley City.
London reports steady Allied advance with German forces pushing along the coast toward Calais. Ostend and Bruges fall to Germany while Warsaw fronts see heavy action. new sinkings include the British cruiser Hawke with limited survivor rescue amid a broad, costly European battle.
The article honors Burleigh F Spalding, noting his start in law at Margo in 1884 and a career shaping state legislation and judicial history. It cites his constitutional convention work, two terms in Congress, and appointment to the supreme court by Gov. John Burke, with a focus on his progressive interpretations and public service toward protecting rights and state welfare.
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