Rise of New Land Commissioner Dennett Highlighted
The president elevates Fred Dennett of North Dakota to commissioner of the land office, replacing Judge Ballinger who resigns effective March 4. Dennett, born 1863 in Valparaiso Chile, has risen rapidly from secretary to Senator Hansbrough to Seattle land office agent and then assistant commissioner, with a legal education at George Washington University. He is described as capable, upright, and prepared for the duties of the head of the land department.
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Milton
Washington
Registration at the U Boosts Winter Term Attendance
Registration day at the state university set a record with 452 students enrolled in all departments, plus 16 more in the law department, bringing total to 468. This follows last year’s first day of 247 and fall term enrollment of 340, signaling rapid growth as many students have not yet returned from home.
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Postmaster Is Deposed In Jamestown Transition
Charles Mitchell was removed as Jamestown postmaster and John H. Severn appointed acting postmaster after Postoffice Inspectors Carl Egge and John Lacey found the office not run to department rules. Mitchell signed a quitclaim for the block housing the post office, with sureties Morriagech President J. J. Merling of Citizens Bank and James Crum. Mack Sinclair was named deputy postmaster.
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Jamestown
John H. Severn
Carl Egge
John Lacey
St. Paul
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Morriagech
J. J. Merling
Citizens Bank
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Mr. Severn
Beck
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Mack Sinclair
Boy Pleads Guilty to Assault. Sent to Reform School
Wesley McHiolland, 15, of Cavalier, pleaded guilty before Judge Kneeshaw in Pembina district court to criminal assault on a young girl last summer. The court ordered his commitment to the state reform school at Mandan until he reaches 21.
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Cavalier
Kneeshaw
Pembina
State Reform School
Mandan
Fire destroys two Abercrombie elevators at dawn
A blaze at Abercrombie North Dakota destroyed the Monarch and Crown elevators near Milwaukee, gutting about 3 000 bushels of wheat and two car loads of coal. Firemen saved the city’s business district as flames jumped the 50 foot gap. Loss near 25 000 dollars, insured, origin likely overheated stove. Hospital escaped repeated danger, crews battled the blaze through 1 80 a.m. century hours.
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Big Enrollment Expected At Fargh Agricultural College
At Fargh agricultural college winter term begins with rapid registration. Registrar Parrott says over 900 students registered so far and expects 1000 or more. Accommodation for board and rooming proves the main challenge as the term approaches.
New Incorporations Named for North Dakota Towns
Alfred Blandell secretary of state issued 15 charters including Anselm Farmers Elevator Co of Anselm with 26000 capital stock. Incorporators Edward P Rinehart Fred C Wall Marshall B Greene and others. Herald Printing Co of Harvey with 8000 capital stock. Incorporators Anton Vetsch C R Graen and J T Spring all of Harvey.
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Anselm Farmers’ Elevator Co
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Fred C. Wall
Anselm
Marshall B. Greene
Shelton
Herald Printing Co
Harvey
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C. R. Graen
J -T. Spring
Harvey, N. D
North Dakota Soils and their rock origin discussion
A summary of Dr Leonard's North Dakota soils essay from the Grand Forks State Fall Association report outlines soil formation by rock disintegration, explains soil vs subsoil, and details four origin types lacustrine drift residual and alluvial. It describes lacustrine deposits in Richland Cass and Grand Forks counties, the vast continental glacier history, drift composition from Manitoba rocks, and regional soil distribution including southwestern residual belts and flood plains along major rivers. It notes climate and crop studies, Russian grain adaptations, and irrigation potential for western North Dakota.
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A Fine Derg Best Bred Dog Draws North Dakota Notice
Col Kenly owns the best bred dog in Devils Lake and perhaps the state. The dog is valued highly and would not be sold for $1,000. Dog fanciers greatly admire it and Dr Brownlee calls it the finest he has seen, claiming even $5,000 could not buy finer dogs.
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Devils Lake
North Dakota
Brownlee
North Dakota News Highlights Across Towns
A roundup from Dickinson to Valley City notes al Hatton high school plans and a new Tioga school. Valley City eyes an electric plant while Ashley seizes liquor and Wilton reports a burglary. Notable items include Casselton police chief, a winter wheat crop, new telephony in Hettinger, and local court actions in Sargent and Northwood. welfare of communities shows progress and challenges across the state.
Congress Swings Through Week of Debates in Senate and House
Washington acts unfold with Sen Ald rich introducing a finance bill and committee talks. Senate adjourns at 1 40 as lawmakers plan further work while House sessions spotlight a God we trust coins push and Willett’s critique of Roosevelt amid financial panic.
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Texas
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Colorado Congressman Rebukes Administration in Land Case Attacks
Washington dispatch reports Colorado Republican George W. Cook condemning federal land policy and indictments against residents. He cites Federal Judge Robert E. Lewis’s Denver ruling quashing charges against about thirty citizens, accusing prosecutors of overreach and lack of evidence.
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Cannon
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Supreme Court
George W. Cook
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Robert E. Lewis
Denver
Poison in meat endangers Washburn family
Washburn Wisconsin January 14 The Branston family narrowly escaped poisoning after eating canned meats Three children were rescued by timely medical help and are recovering with no serious consequences reported in this terse bulletin Local doctors acted quickly to avert a possible tragedy
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Gus Branston
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