North Dakota coal fields eyed by Westinghouse for gas and steam use
The Westinghouse Machine Co of Pittsburgh has inquired through the North Dakota railroad commission about the state's coal for producer gas and steam production. They seek information on coal value, output, fuel grade, development status, and lower grades, plus tariff samples. Potential foreign markets or nearby factories near ND coal areas are mentioned.
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Bismarck
N. D
Railroad Commissioners
Capitol
Westinghouse Machine Co
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Company
North Dakota
Boy's head shot off by companion in accident
Valley City North Dakota April 17 Joseph Matt 16 son of Anton Matt a farmer near Litchville was killed when Frederick Gott lieb 18 a German immigrant playing soldier with him pulled the trigger of a loaded shotgun The shot blew off the top of Matt's head The German youth fled and authorities left for the scene there was no inquest as the death was ruled accidental The youth who fired may face prosecution for the tragedy
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Valley City
N. C
Joseph Matt
Anton Matt
Litchville
Frederick Gottlieb
Germany
Matt
Winkler
Special Easter Services Postponed One Week
Illness affects choir members leading to the postponement of special Easter services at the Catholic church from last Sunday to a week from next.
Almost Unanimous Vote For Bonds In School Plan
The Saturday vote on school bonds was almost unanimous with 323 ballots cast and only 85 opposed. The school board advertised bids for the new ward school and will open them in a week. If a satisfactory bid is received, the building should be ready for occupancy when school opens next fall.
Gotch Stopover in Minot Details
The Minor Reporter misstates Gotch by claiming long residence and several matches. In fact Gotch was there only two days, stopping one night to wrestle Big Ole Olson of Granville before heading west to face the Indian and later Tom Jenkins, then pausing to pick up Ole March.
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Frank Gotch
Gotch
Big Ole Olson
Granville
Washington
Tom Jenkins
Minot
Ole March
Wireless stations planned for North Dakota towns
Fargo April 17 Mr J H Smith General Fiscal agent for United Wireless Telegraph Co reports new stations planned for Fargo Grand Forks Bismarck Minot Devils Lake and more in North Dakota Sioux Falls Pierre Aberdeen Deadwood in South Dakota and that engineers and crew will arrive soon He notes 425 overland stations this year and 5 000 next year nationwide A chain of 21 stations around the Great Lakes will be in operation by May 1.
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Fargo
J. H. Smith
United Wireless Telegraph Co
Grand Forks
Bismarck
Minot
Devils Lake
North Dakota
Sioux Falls
Pierre
Aberdeen
Deadwood
South Dakota
Williston Concert Band Dance at Gates Opera House
The Williston Concert Band will present a dance at Gates Opera House tomorrow night with music described as the best. Attendees are promised an enjoyable evening of entertainment.
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Williston
Gates Opera House
Bargain Store Delays Big Opening Sale
The Bargain Store informs the public its big opening sale planned for Friday April 23 was delayed due to late arrival of goods. Expect larger bills and a new opening date to be announced.
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Bargain Store
Itp
Decision in the Coal Rate Case in North Dakota
North Dakota wins the first round against Northern Pacific in a writ of mandamus case over lignite coal rates set by the legislature. Judge Young said the case will go to the U S Supreme Court for final decision. The ruling centers on whether railroads can be compelled to carry one commodity at a loss if overall state business yields fair profit.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Northern Pacific
McCue
N. P
Young
Ball, Watson, Young
Supreme Court of the United States
State Supreme Court
Peter
Paul
Judge Denies Ditch Plan in McHenry Bottineau Case
Judge Templeton ruled against the drainage board in a McHenry and Bottineau counties case. He ordered the temporary injunction to be made permanent, barring construction of the large drainage ditch.
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Templeton
Mouse River
McHenry
Bottineau
Drainage Board
Child Lloyd McAvoy Dies After Illness
Mr and Mrs S F Mc Avoy mourn the loss of their six year old son Lloyd who died last Sunday after a week of illness likely due to a brain or ear abscess Physicians spoke of the possible cause The funeral was held Monday at the Methodist church Rev Hollett delivered a moving sermon and the cortege proceeded to Casselton ND for burial The family and community extend sympathy to the bereaved parents
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Grim Reaper
S. F. McAvoy
Lloyd
Methodist Church
Rev. Hollett
Mr. McAvoy
Casselton
N. D
Personal Taxes To Be Collected In Minot
Minot officials announce that personal property taxes owed to county city or state must be paid before any work or goods are delivered. The law, once ignored, will be enforced to recover thousands in back taxes, with warrants not issued to delinquents and outstanding warrants not defeating county credits.
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Minot
Assessors Can Tax the Shacks in North Dakota
Judge Amidon upholds taxation on shacks of homesteaders not yet proved up. Court rules that interest on their land may be taxed and personal property can be seized if taxes go unpaid, though land itself is not taxed. Decision portends impact on bankruptcy and civil cases, with no immediate change on unproved homesteads.
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Minot
N. D
Amidon
Lewis
City Appointments Made by Mayor Bruegger
The new mayor and city council met in the Rawson block and filled appointive offices. Mayor Bruegger named Art McGahey as Chief of Police, Al Penger as City Auditor, and E A Palmer as City Attorney.
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Rawson Block
Bruegger
Art McGahey
al Penger
E. A. Palmer
Planning for Butter Factory in West Lawn by E A Sharp
E A Sharp who bought the Phillips property in West Lawn is building and equipping a sizable ice cream facility for the coming summer. He added pasteurizing cream machinery to be used later for a butter factory and plans to hire an expert butter maker once cows are secured.
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E. A. Sharp
Phillips
West Lawn
Sharp
Repair Riprapping May Be Final Work
Major Lily oversaw last winter’s riprap work on the river and now attends repairs after ice damage. He says only a small percentage was harmed and, if correctly repaired, may not require further work. Government funds the project, while the Commercial Club raised willows through business donations, quickly securing enough funds.
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Lily
Williams Heads BisMarck Goverment
In Bismarck North Carolina on April 20 the first city commission under the new plan was elected Gen E A Williams won the presidency over G W Wolbert Ed Patterson was defeated while A W Lucas J P Jackson A F Marquatt and H J Giebmann were chosen commissioners Williams Jackson and Marquatt also carried on Patterson’s ticket The new administration is seen as a break from old political cliques and a new era in municipal affairs with no single boss in control.
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Bismarck
N. C
E. A. Williams
G. W. Wolbert
A. W. Lucas
J. P. Jackson
A. F. Marquatt
H. J. Giebmann
Ed Patterson
Williams
Jackson
Marquatt
Williston Business Leader Sells Interests
E. R. Brownson secretary of the Williston Land company sold his interests to other firm members this week and plans to stay in Williston to pursue solo ventures. He divested from the Williston Coal and Power Co Yellowstone Land and Irrigation Co and the Milk River company including Sugar City holdings.
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E. R. Brownson
Williston Land Company
Brownson
Williston
Williston Coal & Power Co
Yellowstone Land and Irrigation Company
Milk River Company
Sugar City
Ladd Called by President Taft for Whisky Conference
E F Ladd of North Dakota Agricultural College travels from Fargo to Washington to join a specialists conference on whiskies and beverages. Attendees include Dr Fisher of Wisconsin Dr Barnett of Indiana Dr Remington a leading authority Dr Bryan of the Chicago Pure Food Commission. Conference may last two to three days and is endorsed by President Taft and Dr Wiley.
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Fargo
N. C
Washington, D.C
Taft
E. F. Ladd
Chemistry Department
The
Agricultural College
North Dakota
Fisher
Wisconsin
Barnett
Indiana
Remington
Philadelphia
Bryan
Pure Food Commission of
Chicago
Washington
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Prof
Ladd
London
Eng
Bryan to Speak in Grand Forks
Grand Forks N D April 9 an announcement that Hon William Jennings Bryan thrice presidential candidate will lecture May 7 under the Young Men's Christian Association educational department. He will discuss The Price of Soul details on tickets place and hour to follow later. those eager to hear him should reserve May 7 Friday evening. Roomers report janitor service in the Rawson Block.
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Grand Forks
N. D
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
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United Wireless Company
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