To Let Settlers Correct Filing Bill Proposal
A congressional bill introduced by A. J. Grenna would allow homestead entrants who made honest land or location mistakes to refile as if the prior entry never occurred. Applicants must show bona fide effort, not relinquish or abandon their claim, and include a relinquishment with the second entry application.
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House
A. J. Grenna
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
General Land Office
Harness store planned for Williston by J C Mitchell
J C Mitchell of Kenmare and former Ward county treasurer arrived in Williston to open a first class harness and saddle store. He secured the Stewart building, will stock harness and saddles, add a repair shop, and take possession in January. Mitchell brings 25 years in harness trade and aims to make the venture a credit to Williston.
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Ward County
Stewart
J.C. Mitchell
Kenmare
Mitchell
Peterson
North Dakota
Williston
Valuable volume of North Dakota history on sale
Fargo volume one of the Collections of the State Historical Society is available at the North Dakota Book and Stationery Company. It is the society’s first regular publication, representing various sections and notable fields of work. The volume includes a full report of the society’s activities and papers and addresses by public men from outside the state.
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Fargo
State Historical Society
North Dakota Book and Stationery Company
Impressive North Dakota Immigrant and Pioneer Publication
The volume features prints of valuable original documents and four strong articles on foreign immigration into North Dakota. It includes a list of old settlers from 1862 or earlier with short accounts and portraits of notable pioneers. The society also begins a series on the five native tribes on reservations, praised nationwide for its value and scientific merit.
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North Dakota
Government Building Proposed for Williston
Congressman Gronna introduces a House bill requesting 75000 dollars to purchase a site and erect a public building in Williston North Dakota. The plan covers a post office and other federal offices with fireproof vaults heating and ventilation and approaches within the 75000 dollar limit.
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Congressman Gronna
House of Representatives
Williston
Senate
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Post Office
North Dakota
Looked Death in the Face
Ben Held a city plumber almost suffocated in smoke after a jail fire Monday morning. He had spent Sunday night in the city residence and was pulled from the building after the alarm. Fire crews fought a rekindled blaze in the old jail that evening.
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Ben Held
Fred Kleinsorge
Ben
Held
The Colemans Present A Wife in Name Only
The Colemans travel troupe brings four acts to town with their show A Wife in Name Only. They promise an entertaining Friday night performance on December 20th and urge locals to attend for a fun evening.
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Coleman
Wegley case dismissed again amid criticism of prosecution
Justice Andrews at Ray dismissed the Wegley liquor selling charge for a third time. The case, drawn from complaints by M B Chase and previously by Jack Dwyer, is labeled by the article as persecution and suggests political motives behind repeated hearings. The piece notes alleged zeal by the state attorney and warns of further prosecutions for the same offense to secure votes.
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A Wegley
Wegley
Woeeley
Senator Hansbrough Seeks Higher Rural Carrier Pay
Washington Dec 16 Senator Hansbrough introduced an amendment to the post office appropriation bill. It would set rural letter carriers’ salary at up to 1200 dollars per year beginning July 1 1908 and grant twelve months service annual leave with pay up to fifteen days with vacation pay.
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Washington, D. C
Hansbrough
Post Office
Kickapoo land fraud probe advances report outline
A Senate Indian affairs sub committee chaired by Teller Curtis and La Follette met to advance a report on alleged fraudulent Kickapoo land purchases in Oklahoma. The panel approved the likely conclusions and prepared findings for submission.
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Committee ON Indian Affairs
Transac
Washington
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Teller, Curtis and la Follette
Oklahoma
Congress to Hear Alleged Indian Lands Fraud Near Mexican Border
A Senate report will recount alleged shady land deals involving Kickapo Indians near the Mexican border. It cites partnerships and capital raised to cheat Indians of lands in Oklahoma, with fraudulent purchases totaling about 20 000 dollars for lands valued at 250 000 dollars. The panel notes forged Indian names on deeds and checks and mentions corrupt Mexican officials and bankers.
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Ted
Senate
Oklahoma
Land Sale Collapse After Disputed Price
A man released from agreement after agreeing to sell a land tract valued at 15000 dollars for 3000 dollars, triggering questions over the proposed transaction and the legality of the bargain.
City Schools Close Friday For Diphtheria Control
City schools will close Friday and remain shut through the holidays to combat diphtheria. Doctors say three to four initial cases prompted the week long closure to allow three weeks total for containment and anticipate few new cases as the break ends.
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Harness Store
N. D
N. D. Historical Society
Justice At Ray
Fred Wegley
Ws. LL. Douglas
Little Red School House
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Ider
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