Attorney Conference Shifts Charge in Dr Moeller Case
In Grand Forks State's Attorney Dudley Nash and E R Sinkler agreed to file second degree murder information against Dr Thor Moeller of Minot, replacing the original abortion charge. Trial set for Wednesday before Judge Goss. case described as a highly sensational professional matter with notable legal counsel.
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Grand Forks
Dudley Nash
Minot
E. R. Sinkler
Grafton
Thor Moeller
Goss
E. L. Sutton
North Dakota Legislature Opens Eleventh Biennial Session
The North Dakota legislative assembly opens its eleventh biennial session with noon adjournment to begin organizing. Senate Lieutenant Governor Lewis and P D Norton initiate proceedings as oaths are administered by Chief Justice Morgan and Associate Justice Spaliling. House picks A L Burdick and W D Austin for presiding and chief clerk roles amid party faction alignments.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota Legislative Assembly
Senate
Lewis
P. D. Norton
Morgan
Spaliling
A. L. Burdick
Republican Party
Legislative Assembly
Williston Seeks City of Opportunity Advertising Booklets
A 1909 Williston letter urges a city wide advertising effort calling for a booklet of the City of Opportunity to explain Williston and its surroundings. The author argues for multiple booklets as current mailed materials rely on cumbersome newspaper clippings and real estate driven pamphlets.
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Williston
City of Opportunity
Tax Change Proposed by North Dakota Legislature
Grand Forks reports a proposed amendment to state tax law aiming to aid poorer taxpayers. The bill by Bardn G. Skulason, drafted by H. A. Bronson, would permit paying one half of taxes due on December 1 by March 1 with no penalty, and the remaining half anytime before November 1 with no penalty. The bill outlines staged penalties under current law and mirrors Minnesota’s approach.
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Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota
Bardn G. Skulason
H. A. Bronson
Minnesota
Burke inaugurated for second term as North Dakota governor
John Burke was inaugurated for a second term in Bismarck with a joint session of the legislature. His inaugural address urged reforms including ministerial appointments, road improvements, seed wheat aid, and stronger laws on tuberculosis. He also pressed for higher salaries, residence requirements, and authority to remove officials who neglect duty.
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Bismarck
N. D
John Burke
North Dakota
Burker
State Grain Commission
Adjutant Generals
Devils Lake
Taxes and coal delivery offer amid old legal wording
The notice outlines tax payment terms for tract or jet taxes with pre March first half payments exempt from penalties and remaining half due by November first. It repeals conflicting acts and ends with a coal delivery pitch offering Black Diamond Coal at 2.50 per ton by phone.
Commissioners Elect Dillon Chairman as New Board Begins
The county commissioners met Monday with Com Four delayed. Dillon arrived around four and was elected chairman for the year. Drakeley and Borstad, newly elected, were sworn in. They approved bonds and swore in officials, then began reviewing the prior year’s business.
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Board of County Commissioners
Com. Dillon
Dillon
Drakeley
Borstad
County saves 1000 dollars in bid dispute case
States Attorney George McGee of Ward County retired from office Saturday and filed an injunction before term end against the George W. Kemper company. The suit contends piles were ordered without bids or advertising, a bond, or a signed contract, while an inventory showed ample piles on hand and the proposed purchase would exceed 1000 dollars. Judge Goss ordered continued proceedings in the Ward County District Court. The case names J H Tompkins v S H Elliott R H Emerson Ralph Abbott C C C Willis etc.
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George McGee
Ward County
George W. Kemper Company
S. H. Elliott
R. H. Emerson
Ralph Abbott
C. C. C. Willis
A. J. DeLance
North Dakota
Geo. W. Kemper
New County Officials Take Oath Of Office
County officers were sworn in Tuesday and began duties in the offices of the register of deeds sheriff treasurer and state attorney Two new county commissioners O Borstad and George Drakeley joined the board A list of officers and deputies includes Auditor E M Atterberry deputy Otie Atterberry Register of Deeds L O Higley deputy Howard R Lampman Sheriff Ben Olsen deputy Will T Poe Clerk of Court A H Brown deputy A Eb Knop Treasurer S Charlson deputy J J Warley Judge A L Butler chief clerk Robert Bell Supt of Schools Mrs W C Tatem deputy Miss Olga Olsen States attorney H W Braatelien
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Register of Deeds
States Attorney
O. Borstad
George Drakeley
E. M. Atterberry
Otie Atterberry
Higley
Howard R. Lampman
Ben Olsen
Will T. Poe
A. H. Brown
A. Eb. Knop
S. Charlson
J. J. Warley
A. L. Butler
Robert Bell
W. C. Tatem
Olga Olsen
H. W. Braatelien
The Stewart Case Again Continues Oil the Embezzlement Charge
The Robert L. Stewart case was continued again after shifts between justices and a dismissal by Justice Mitchell. A new warrant was sworn for the same embezzlement offense, with a hearing set for Saturday before Justice Allen.
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Robert L. Stewart
Mitchell
Stewart
Allen
Two States Enact Prohibition On New Year
Jackson Mississippi and Raleigh North Carolina prepare for statewide liquor bans at midnight and tomorrow respectively. In Mississippi saloons and hotel bars will shut down as anti liquor groups push for strict enforcement. North Carolina braces for disorder as saloons close and prohibition faces resistant areas with blind tiger activity anticipated.
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Mississippi
Natchez
Vicksburg
Meriden
Louisiana
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Inaugural Ball Friday Night Delights Statewide Attendance
The inaugural ball, the social event of greatest importance, will be held in Bismarck tomorrow night. Elaborate arrangements promise to exceed prior events in management and attendance as every section of the state is represented and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Bismarck
Would Abolish Hanging
North Dakota Senate considers a bill by Senator Welch to abolish capital punishment. If passed, the measure would spare R. S. Noah and Joe Pelter, both sentenced to death for brutal murders in Ward and Bottineau counties respectively.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Senate
Welch
Burleigh County
R. S. Noah
Joe Pelter
Noah
Ward County
Petter
Bottineau County
Coal Price Drop Sparks Bold Black Diamond Offer
When the cold snap hits customers face higher costs yet Black Diamond Coal cuts prices to $2.50 per ton. Order now by calling phone number 8 and haul away the fuel to beat the frost.
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North Pole
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Williston, N. D
Great Northern Railway Company
Commissioner of Agriculture
Murray
Watson
Ladd
Board of University and School
State OF North Dakota
Ward
Tn District Court
Eighth Judicial District
J. H. Tompkins
Court House
Osissippi
Jackson, Miss
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