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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
4
The Wahpeton Times voice criticizes Congress and railroad rates with satirical jabs at Roosevelt and politicians. It rails against reformers and big financiers, laments stalled bills, and notes Jamestown and Devils Lake travel issues amid a broad political critique.
A long letter laments unresolved inquiries into the White House affair, the Wood bribery claim, and other federal actions. It critiques officials from foot to Moody, questions tariff policy, and comments on colored troops discharge and McCumber ties. The writer urges voters in North Dakota to demand clear explanations before the next election.
The 23rd annual ball and first masquerade bell by Relience Hore Co at the Opera House drew a large crowd last Thursday. A volunteer organization long known for the season’s finest dance, tickets sold well and the event ran smoothly. D D Mikkelson chaired arrangements while Bran Chestra led music. Prizes went to Charles Young for best gentleman costume and Joseph Shebeck for amiable costume, with Frank Simmer winning best comical ladies attire.
A jury in Fargo found Major Murphy guilty of forging a road tax receipt from Ward county after a 48 hour jury deliberation. Judge Lauder granted a stay of sentence, with the case likely to appeal to the supreme court. The verdict caps a hard fought case that surprised many observers. Dec 6 1906 noted in the report. The piece also covers a separate theater review and a medical note on a hip dislocation treatment and a young patient’s recovery.
A Thanksgiving day ceremony at Mr and Mrs J W Robinson home joined Miss Mary Robinson and Mr Murdock McLeod of LaMoure in marriage with Rev E Olin Eldridge officiating. Guests included Mrs Dr McCleary and the Halls with Hazel Yates. They plan to farm near LaMoure and welcomed a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner afterward.
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