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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
4
Official city paper notices outdated ad rates show the publication price at 150 per year in advance and note charges for attire and other services. The column mentions gender of the writer and outlines advertising charges per ten lines, with a two cent per ten line rate for some items.
A mix of editorials discusses Theodore Roosevelt’s attack on President Wilson, Roosevelt’s vanity, and the public’s reaction. It weighs U S Senate nominations within the state and praises W. Purcell as a strong Democratic candidate for U S Senator. It also compares the Empress of Ireland disaster to Titanic lessons and calls for stronger sea safety measures.
An unclear OCR passage discusses a fatal air crash and a failed aeroplane seater, mentioning Glenn Cullen and Langley. It references a death, a wartime or early aviation context, and unnamed observers or participants. The text is garbled with scattered names and phrases, offering little concrete detail.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator McCumber, who backed tolls repeal, wavered when voting in committee for the Sutherland resolution directing President to open talks with Great Britain on arbitration of the Panama tolls dispute. The shift came as he was praised for honesty over party interests.
The Times criticizes the Senator for wobbling on a tolls issue, arguing his later action clashes with his prior argument and undermines the country’s chances at the Hague. It urges the Senator to meet the issue squarely and stand firm on his position.
Oliver Knudson of Michigan City announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for governor. The party believes his nomination could yield the best chance to win the governorship this fall, given Republican splits into four factions. Supporters urge voters to back Knudson at the primaries.
The article discusses Theodore Roosevelt seeking unchecked power, the use of federal troops to seize coal fields in Pennsylvania, and alleged court-imposed limits on presidential actions. It references General Schofield, fear of impeachment courts, and critiques of Roosevelt’s 1907 presidency amid an ongoing river dispute mediation debate.
A summary of community happenings includes names such as Irene King, Miss Nellie Bowman, and Mrs E. B. Sawyer attending commencement in Walcott and Argyle. George Van Amman, Prof Selke, and Judge Van Arnam are active in local affairs. a fire at Hankinson destroyed the old Catholic church. St. Cloud home departures, hospital operations, and visits by county officials are listed along with events in Wahpeton and Richland county.
State Attorney E W Bowen reports the death of Miss Edna Bor formerly of Wahpeton at her home in Canada. Her body will be brought to Mooreton for burial and the funeral planned for tomorrow after noon. The item also notes weather, accidents, and local civic notes from Wahpeton and vicinity with multiple named residents and places.
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