New Hedderich Building Plans Revealed for 75 Foot Front
Byron Lyon reports new Hedderich mercantile building to rise on current store site. Plan calls two stories with 75 foot front, extending 14 feet on Second Street, modern design focused on convenience and economy. Also includes note on county records for December 1916 and year totals, plus a January 22 armor show by J Lorenzo Zwickey with lighting setup.
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Byron Lyon
G. M. Easeneers 2
Lyon
Trong
Frazier Urges Passage of Proposed North Dakota Constitution
Governor Frazier appeals in a special message to the North Dakota Legislature to approve House Bill No. 44 for a new state constitution to be voted on at a June special election. He highlights Sections 24 169 and 172 including public need powers and debt limits.
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Bismarck
N. D
Frazier
North Dakota
Mc Frazier
Senate
House of Representatives
Admiral Dewey Dies at Washington Home Hero of Manila Bay passes away
Admiral George Dewey, longtime naval hero of Manila Bay and the United States fleet, died at his Washington home. The 1837 Vermont native rose from midshipman to admiral of the navy, guiding victory over Spain and shaping U.S. naval power. His death ends 62 years of service and marks the end of an era. Dewey’s career included command of the Asiatic Fleet and a pivotal role in wartime strategy, with Congress later honoring him as admiral of the navy. He served as president of the General Board and advocated a strong, modern fleet. His legacy continues in American naval history.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Farrege
Euch
Ponte
Manila Bay
United States
Dewey
Congress
Gay
Navy Aptos
General Board
Nava
Con
Julius Yemans
Mary (Perrin) Dewey
Dorchester
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sandwich
England
Scope of Slave Law Fixed by Decision
The Supreme Court ruled the federal white slave law bans interstate transport of women for any immoral purpose including private escapades. In three cases Caminette Diggs and Hayes were convicted. penalties issued within thirty days. The 5 to 3 decision held the law covers all immoral transportation not just traffic for profit.
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Washington
Supreme Court
F. Drew Caminette
Maury I. Diges
Sacramento
California
L. T. Hayes
Alva
Oklahoma
White
McKenna
Clarke
Congress
McReynolds
Caminetti
Diggs
Day del Iate
Third House Organization Names Committees for Session
The Third House Organization announces committee appointments for the upcoming session including Lester M. Smith as chairman and Ed Wood as house chairman. Social functions are planned and Mrs. Edna F. Salmons of Cando visits Rev. Styles Harriss home amid W C T U duties and moral reform talks with state leaders in Bismarck.
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Bill N. D
Third House
Lester Smith
Crosby
S Ir
Wood
Fargo
Mose Rosensweig
Grand Forks
Laster M. Smith
Geo. MclClintock
Ray Dryden
Richard Hatelinson
Hattison Brown
Joint Committee On
Entertainment
House
Geo.intotk
Che Firman
Edna F. Salmons
Cando
H. Styles Harriss
Salmons
Bismarck
Prenton Anderson
League Leaders Not Friendly To Justice League
In Bismarck on January 16, controversy swirls as Justice Robinson faces proposed legislation automatic retirement at 75 with half pay, amid league ties. The move draws from a backer close to league forces, while Justice Robi vows to stay youthful in spirit.
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League
Justice
Bismarck
N. D
Robinson
Supreme Court
Justice Robi
Banquet Honors Coach Cutting Closes Williston 1916 Football Season
Forty two Williston High School football enthusiasts gathered at Hogan's to honor Coach Joe Cutting and inaugurate the 1917 team. Supt White, Assistant Coach Vettle, and A L Burdick joined the squad, alumni, and guests for talks, jokes, and election of the new captain. Orville Bruegger yielded the silver loving cup trophy for Cutting. Eleven players received Ma for 1916, with Packard, Bruegger, and others noted for the season injury and lineup. The event blended praise, encouragement, and a ceremonial toast to future victories.
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Williston High School
Hogan's
Joe Cutting
Supt
Vettle
A. L. Burdick
High School Athletic Association
A. J. Vettle
Sunt
L. A. White
Campbell Minckler
C. L. Marshall
John Packard
Glen
Inn
Orville Bruegger
Cutting
Fairview
Women Suffrage Bill Passes North Dakota House
In Bismarck on January 16, supporters celebrate as the women’s suffrage measure passes the house by a wide margin after senate approval. The bill grants women the vote on presidential electors, county officers, and local city, village, and town questions, with a referendum risk and a possible signing by Governor Frazier.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Senate
House
Varnid
Frazier
Jane Fair
41st Delegation Appointments Highlight Williams McKenzie
Senator Mortenson and Representatives Hoare Dupuis Kurtz Byrne Eckert sit on several committees at the Bismarck session. Mortenson serves on Cities and Municipalities, Counties, Education, Judiciary, Mines and Minerals, Indian Affairs, State Affairs, Temperance, Warehouse and Grain Grading, and Woman Suffrage. Hoare on Temperance and Educational Institutions. Dupuis on Warehouse and Grain Grading Railroads and Judiciary. Eckert on Public Printing Public Buildings and Highway. Kurtz on Penal Institutions Game and Fish and Military Affairs. Byrne on Apportionment Rules Drainage and Irrigation. George F. Shafer McKenzie county state’s attorney attended to legal business in Williston.
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Mortenson
Hoare
C. F. Dupuis
Fred Eckert
E. B. Kurtz
Robert Byrne
Creamery and Potato Meeting Postponed and Scheduled
The Williston Farmers Creamery stockholders set a new meeting date for Saturday January 27 at Odd Fellows Hall. Officers will be elected and the creamery’s business records will be reviewed in detail. Speakers will discuss expanding creamery business, cattle, and a proposed potato warehouse. Fay Davis of Central City Iowa and Mrs Frank E Davis traveled home after a trip prompted by Fay’s mother’s death.
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Williston
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fay Davis
Central City
Iowa
Frank E. Davis
Lowa
Jury Deliberates In Two Cases In Local Court
In a long session a jury awarded Asna Kinsella $1500 in a breach of promise case against Pant Vining after evidence of lovers contracts and a four year old child. W W Corbett faced trial for murder in the Renville shooting but was acquitted on self defense grounds.
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Asna Kinsella
Pant Vinihich
Anos Kinsella
Ny i
Tis
Vining
Miss Kinsella
E. B. Goss
Supreme Court
Minot
T. M. Cooney
Williston
Wm. G. Owens
Earl Walter
Stanley
Corbett
W. W. Corbett
Buford
Cha
Attite
J Renville
Renvilles
Renville
Lawson Faces Multiple Charges At Wilson Peace Note Hearings
Washington January 16 Thomas W Lawson testified again as the house rules committee resumed hearings on a leak to the stock market tied to President Wilsons peace note. Lawson said he spoke with John OHara Herman J Ridgway and others and sought their advice on proceeding or dropping the matter. Subpoenas were issued for J P Morgan S Bache H P Davison F A annerlips Arthur Lipper and others before the committee.
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Washington
Thomas W.lawson
House Rules Committee
Wilson
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Henry
Lawson
John O'Hara
Herman J. Ridgway
Mr. Lawson
Speai
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Csp
J. Lorenzo Zwickey
the Armor
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Marila Bay
Menila
K of P Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Williston Dge
Lisbon
Geo. A. Gilmore
David F. Gorman
Fi Committee
Oige Tenneson
Richard Int
Calvin al
Anna Kakre
B. Mehel Maiddock
Florence Gahages
Harrison Brown
S. M. Darby
Thelma
Brul
Lien
Semmervold
Marlek Tashelts
Stammers
A. E. Bowen
W. P
J. M. Baer
H. D. Paul Tom
Rosenzweig
Cat Cooley
Rohnson
Oscar Lindstrom
HL. 5S .Harriss
Trainor
M. E. Trainor
Philadelphia
Manhattan Eye and Ear Infirmary
Will's Eye Hospital
Philadelphi
Mayo Hospital
Sherwood
Civic League
The
Congregational Church
Spariors
Mae Berths Palmer
J. C. Siebert
Jake Lusk
Watford
Ity
Coach Cutting
Parkard
Bellevue
Long Branch
W. H
George F. Shafer
McKenzie County
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