Minneapolis Men Ten Visit Williston Trade Tour Announcement
The Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association announces its Fifth Annual Trade Tour to forty four North Dakota and Montana towns. A twelve car special train will carry ninety to one hundred leading manufacturers, wholesalers, bankers and other Northwest business leaders with a band and speakers. The trip aims to foster business and social ties and acquaint the visited cities with Minneapolis firms. Route runs Grand Forks to Havre to Great Falls Lewistown and Billings then Forsyth Miles City and Glendive with tentative hours to be set. E C Hillweg to inspect details and announce final arrival times.
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Minneapolis
Williston
Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association
North Dakota
Montana
Northwest
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Grand Forks
Havre
Great Falls
Lewistown
Billings
Forsyth
Miles City
Glendive
E. C. Hillweg
Association
Williston Ball Team Names Poll Opens for Public Vote
The Base Ball Board narrowed sixteen suggestions to five favorites The Ranchers The Opportunes The Coyotes The Invincibles The Electrics Ballots run May 1 through May 8 in three Williston drug stores with ballots available on request Any resident age 15 or older may vote Girls may vote too Sign your name to prevent duplicates Manager Clarence Marshall will arrive from Rock Island Illinois soon to begin local practice
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Williston
Coyotes
Invincibles
Electrics
Williston Drug Stores
Rather
Creaser's
Williston Drug Company
Clarence Marshall
Rock Island
Ill
Minot Speaker to Deliver Gospel Message at Court House
At the court house on Sunday evening Rev. B. Sapp of Minot will speak at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially invited and a vital gospel message for the times is promised. The speaker is well known to Williston residents.
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B. Sapp
Minot
The
Times
Williston
Law Firm Changes Forms Murphy and Metzger Partnership
The law partnership of Asher L Burdick and John J Murphy has been dissolved. John J Murphy and Ivan V Metzger today formed a new partnership under the name Murphy Metzger.
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Asher L. Burdick
John J .Murphy
John J. Murphy
Ivan V.metzger
Murphy
Husting Reply Emphasizes Peace Yet Warns Against Yielding
Wisconsin Senator Husting answers the peace telegram surge with a firm stance urging the German ambassador to observe international law governing naval warfare. He says Americans back their government and seek peace through lawful action, while noting many telegrams may be organized.
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Bagder
U. S
Paul C. Husting
Wisconsin
Washington
United States
Middle Western
Hasting
Husting
Farm Sells Northwest of Ray for 11000 to North Dakota Buyer
320 Acre farm known as the new Lemire farm sold for 11000 to Mrs Jonetta M Leite of Petersburg ND by the First State Bank cashier Louis Hagen. The half section, ten miles northwest of Ray, was described as first class property. Leite plans further investment shipping stock and machinery for next season.
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Louis Hagen
First State Bank
Ray
Jonetta M. Leite
Petersburg
N. Dak
Ray Pioneer
Germans tighten belt as Americans barred from leaving
In Geneva and Paris on April 26 reports say Germans seal borders and prohibit foreigners from leaving Germany for twenty days. Americans in Germany face travel obstacles with the Baden frontier closed and mail routes cut. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Admiral von Holtzendorff rushed to headquarters to confer with Emperor William after a brief meeting with Ambassador Gerard.
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Geneva
Switzerland
William
Berlin
Germany
Constance
Baden
Paris
Berne
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Holtzendorff
Naval General Staff
James W Gerard
Restaurant Sold On Main Street To New Owner
I B Hogan sold the small restaurant on Main Street to John Hedberg with possession to begin May 1. Hogan will run the Silver Grill Cafe, recently bought from George J Buhler.
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I. B. Hogan
Main Street
John Hedberg
Mr. Hogan
George J. Buhler
Court rules transfer of school funds lawful in ND case
North Dakota Supreme Court dissolved an injunction on Grand Forks public school funds, holding transfers from teachers to the general fund do not violate constitutional limits. The decision allows funding reallocations to pay for the new high school project, clarifying sections 175 and 130 of the state constitution and reversing trial court judgment. The Grand Forks Herald report details the case history and implications for other public boards.
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State Supreme Court
Grand Forks
Grand Forks Herald
Supreme Court of North Dakota
Pollock
Fargo
Grand Forks Board of Education
Justice Burke
Grand Forks Independent School District
North Dackta
Burke
Legislative Assembly
Court of Equity
Troops on trail of Villa in Chihuahua engagement
Field Headquarters April 26 report two Americans killed and three wounded as 260 Villa bandits are routed near Tomachic in Sierra Madre Chihuahua on April 22. Villa leaders Baca Cervantes Domingue and Rios blamed. six Mexicans dead and nineteen wounded found later. Americans seize horses arms and equipment. Detachments led by Colonel Dodd pursue Villa northwest of Parral as base supplies arrive. Carranza officials optimistic a border peace conference may ease tensions. General Scott awaits further instructions.
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George A. Nodd
Tomachic
Sierra Madres
Chihuahua
Villa
Baca
Cervantes
Domingue
Rios
Namiquipa
Parral
Dodd
Latevo
Carranza
Obregon
Scott
Directors Call General Meeting
The directors of the commercial club call for a general meeting next Tuesday at the courthouse at 8 p m. A large attendance is urged as matters of deep importance will be presented including the potential hire of a paid secretary. President Jackson reported after a two week city stay during the directors' Monday session. CIVIC LEAGUE MEETING The Civic League met at the Conley home for dinner and programs. Officers elected: Mrs Tom McKay president, Mrs Bertha R Palmer vice president, Mrs L C Wingate secretary, Mrs George Bruegger treasurer.
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Commercial Club
Court House
Jackson
Civic League
Conley
Grant Conley
George Bruegger
Al Jennings History Shown On The Screen at Orpheum
A dramatic portrait of outlaw turned reformer Al Jennings and the life of his career as depicted in Beating Back. The film portrays his prison years, pardon by President McKinley, courtroom comeback, and bid for Oklahoma governor with pressures from society and supporters touting it as an American virtue tale. May 1 and 2 at the Orpheum draw large crowds.
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al Jennings
Will Irwin
Saturday Evening Post
Orpheum
McKinley
Makine
Jennings
New York
Oklahoma Hills
Gillett
Lawton
Oklahoma
Aly Jennings
Orpheum Theatre
CLEAN OR WORN NOTICE TO WILLISTON PROPERTY OWNERS
Property owners and all occupants must clean premises by May 1 removing ashes manure and refuse and ensure out houses are sanitary. Beginning May 8 a minute inspection will occur and noncompliance will be reported. By May 6 every citizen should perform duties to keep Williston clean and sanitary. Thos F Craven President Board of Commissioners Williston North Dakota.
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Williston
Thos. F. Craven
Board of Commissioners
North Dakota
Traveling Salesman Dies In Williston
E. Parsons a salesman for Morris Mann & Riley in this territory for eight to ten years died at a local hospital Monday night from a bowel complication. He was taken ill at the Great Northern hotel and an operation revealed advanced tuberculosis of the bowel. His wife was summoned from Minneapolis and arrived before his death. Remains were taken to Minneapolis Tuesday. The deceased was well known and highly esteemed locally.
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E. Parsons
Chicago Nation
Morris Mann & Riley
Parsons
Great Northern Hotel
Minneapolis
Endorsement Meeting for Governor Burdick Draws Farmers
A large Williston turnout at the courthouse showcased Burdick for Governor supporters. W S Overson led the Burdick club as members urged letters of endorsement to bolster his campaign among farmers and county allies. Burdick spoke over an hour outlining constitutional framing and core liberal principles to broad approval.
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Burdick For Governor Club
Asher L. Burdick
Williston
W. W. Keltner
Burdick
Burdick For Governor Club Organized at Meeting
Priday evening local Republicans organized the Burdick for Governor club to promote A. L. Burdick’s candidacy in this section and statewide. The home endorsement meeting launched the club, with W. S. Overson as president and A. E. Lohrke as vice president, plus secretary C. L. Marshall and treasurer S. M. Hydle. Ex ecutive committee members include H. W. Braatelien John A. Corbett and G. R. Townsend, with E. A. Palmer Ivan V. Metzger and L. C. Wingate as membership committee.
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A. L. Burdick
Burdick
W. 5. Overson
A. E.lohrke
C. L. Marshall
S. M. Hydle
H. W. Braatelien
John A. Corbett
G. R. Townsend
E. A. Palmer
Ivan V. Metzger
L. C. Wingate
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Supreme Court
Forks
el Paso
Calonel Dadd
San Antonio
War Department
Overson
Robert Norheim
McKenzie County
W. G .Owene
Republican
John Steen
Usher L. Burdick
Divide County
Burdick For Governor
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