Commercial club meeting plans rooms with Elks and power talks
The Commercial club reported over three hundred dollars in dues and approved using Elks rooms one night weekly with pay for light heat and janitor. The first meeting is set for next Monday February 2 with all members invited. Directors discussed reducing light and power rates to boost electricity use and push for a city white way along Main Street and Broadway.
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Commercial Club
Brown
Asbury and Borden
The
Elks
Clas ix
Standard Oll
Main Street
Broadway
West
Want Burdick for Governor
Fargo North Dakota January meeting of the state progressive Republicans endorsed Chief Justice Spalding for re election and recommended Asher L. Burdick for governor. Burdick opposed his own nomination but would run if no other choice emerged amid debate over Hanna seeking a second term.
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Lancer
Mandan
Spalding
Burdick
Hanna
Fine Show at Orpheum Opens Two Night Bill
An extra fine vaudeville and motion picture program is planned for the Orpheum on Monday and Tuesday next week. The Alcazar Operatic Trio, a top vocal and instrumental act, appears with a high blissing act. By special request a return engagement of Dante's Inferno is secured, a picture once shown locally to a weak audience but praised as a finest exhibit.
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Orpheum
Alcazar
Inville
Williston
Massacre Report Near San Luis Potosi Kills Rebels and Civilians
Reports say rebels killed about a thousand women and 150 federal soldiers near Vanegas north of San Luis Potosi. Survivors Mace Rebello and Captain Ramirez arrived with details. Spain urges peace as Juarez leaders seek rapid end to hostilities between Villa and Carranza.
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Mexico City
Mex
Vanegas
San Luis Potosi
Matchuala
Mace Rebello
Captain Ramirez
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Spain
Juarez
Villa
Carranza
Stockholders accuse Swords of funds fraud in Minot case
Don Steffa of San Francisco, largest holder of Minot National Bank, sues George W. Swords in federal court for fraud and gross negligence as bank receiver from 1905 to 1918. Co defendants include U S Cover and S H Cover. Fidelity Deposit Co. of Baltimore faces a separate bond action.
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First National Bank of
Billinges
Mont. U.S
S. H. Cover
Cover Banking Company
Keswick, Towa
Fidelity Deposit Company of
Baltimore
Swords
Bond
Minot
Minot National Bank
Must Work on Roads for Burglar After Conviction
Los Angeles January 24. Judge Jaden Charles Monroe and other superior court judges decide that burglar Los Angeles Houseman will serve two years on public roads in county custody instead of a state prison. His wages of 1.50 daily will be paid to his wife and two children under court orders.
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Los Angeles
Jaden Charles Monroe
Turmed
L. A. Houseman
Houseman
Civil Service announces railway mail examination in February
The Civil Service invites applicants for an examination on February 21 to recruit more men for the Railway Mail Service. Due to increased mail volume, many new positions open with a starting pay of 900 dollars per year, rising 100 dollars annually. Information available from J M Shoemaker Secy Civil Service St Paul Minn. 21 31.
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Civil Service
J. M. Shoemaker
Secy
St. Paul
Minn
Burdick Silent On Governorship Plans After Fargo Meeting
U L Burdick returned Friday from Fargo where he attended a Progressive Republicans gathering. He said he had not decided on a gubernatorial bid and would not commit before returning from Tacoma where his father is ill.
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U. L
Farmers Meet To Organize Stock Shippers Group
Notice to farmers calling a meeting at the county courthouse court room on Saturday January 31 at 2 o clock to organize a stock shippers association all interested farmers urged to attend by the committee
Card of Thanks for sympathy after daughter's death
Mr and Mrs Kerr and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kind deeds during the illness and death of their daughter and sister.
Payment Plan For Lower Yellowstone Project Seeks Approval
I D O'Donnell of the department of agriculture outlines a plan to extend water right payments and provide relief to settlers on the United States reclamation projects. He urges immediate steps to improve farming, markets, and cooperative organization, and plans to visit all projects this season to gather farmer input and aid. New project officers: President E C Hicks, VP W B Gibbs, Secretary Burton S Adams, Treasurer George H Carpenter, Directors C E Wyman Peter Anderson A H Swenson.
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Eairview
N. D
I. D. O'Donnell
Department of Agriculture
Yellowstone
Department
Congress
United States
E. C. Hicks
W. B. Gibbs
Burton S. Adams
George H. Carpenter
C. E. Wyman
Peter Anderson
A. H. Swenson
Alaska rail bill sent to House in 40 million plan
Washington reports the senate passed the Alaska railway bill by 36 to 16. It directs the president to buy or build 1490 miles of railroad in Alaska at a cost not to exceed 40 million dollars with route, construction, and operation decisions vested in the president. A redemption fund would receive 75 percent of public land and coal or mineral sale proceeds.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
Poindexter
Bacon
Hoke Smith
Williams
Tidewater
Panama Canal
Ouse
Harris Case Up In Minot Bankruptcy Hearing
The Harris bankruptcy case was before John H. Lew in Minot last Thursday with E. A. Palmer representing creditors. An inventory of stock is being taken and will be sold after completion.
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Harris
John H. Lew
Minot
E. A. Palmer
Craven
Endorse Worst for U S Senate
A North Dakota Grain Growers session in Fargo forwarded a unanimous resolution nominating John H Worst president of the North Dakota Agricultural College for United States senator. Worst declined involvement in any campaign, stressing he seeks no office or funds and will follow farmers' wishes if they desire his service in Washington.
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Fargo
N. 1
John H. Worst
North Dakota Agricultural College
United States
Puckertail
Grain Growers' Conventions
Worst
Hoverstad
United States Senate
Federals Release Optimistic Federal League Update
Chicago reports the Federal league released two optimistic updates after secret sessions. One says 127 players signed, 18 major leaguers, including Rollie Zeider and William Bradley. The other says construction of all stands will begin next week despite denial of a St Paul sale to Weeghman and no changes in the association.
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Chicago
Federal League
Rollie Zeider
New York Americans
Tinkus
Federals
Arthur Irwin
Yankees
Bradley
Cleveland
St. Paul
American Association
Weegham
North Side
Chivington
Association
Wrestling Match at Star Theatre Watchet Jan 31
Sailor Jack of Duluth and Bud Frisk of Minneapolis, both known wrestlers, to headline a Star Theatre card Saturday evening January 31. They previously met with Frisk winning the first fall in 51 minutes before Frisk retired due to a wrenched ankle in the long second fall. The bout starts at 10 30 after a regular show and a fast preliminary will precede the main event. MILITARY BALL Friday Company E hosts the third dance in the armory next Friday evening.
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Star Theatre
Sailor” Jack
Nuluth
Bud” Frisk
Minneapolis
Frisk
Military Ball
New Armory
Eastern Star Entertains at Odd Fellows Hall
The Eastern Star ladies hosted about 125 guests including husbands Masons and families at the Odd Fellows hall last Thursday. A program of music and readings preceded progressive grand-nola and a cafeteria lunch followed by dancing until 1 30 am. Twenty seven card tables were used and decorations made the hall attractive with Miss Wheeler Mrs Hardaway and Miss Peterson assisting.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Miss Wheeler
Treasury critique reveals chaotic clerical system
A Chicago Tribune special dispatch from John Callon O Laughlin reports findings from an official inquiry into the U S Treasury. The investigation by Harvey Chase & Co exposes confusion and inefficiency hindering auditing and fund safety. Recommendations urge rapid inquiry into treasury operations and personnel changes, including Governor John Burke of North Dakota.
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Chicago Tribune
John Callon O'Laughlin
Washington
the Tribune
United States
Tribune
Treasury Department
Harvey, Chase & Co
Certified Public Accountants of
Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
Good
Iowa
Ths
John Burke
North Dakota
Military Girls Draw Large Audience for Lectures Night
A major crowd attended the Military Girls program featuring readings and vocal and instrumental selections. Next up is a talk by P. Read, whose stories are well known. Chester Beiseker of Prentywood arrived with acute appendicitis treated by Dr. Steele, while T. L. Beiseker and Dr. McGregor advised delaying surgery until recovery. C. N. Beiseker of Austin, Minn., Chester Relueker's father, arrived on number three.
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P. Read
Chester Beiseker
Prentywood
Steele
Williston Township Farmers Club organized in Winston
Farmers of Winston township met Monday at Joe Brown’s home and formed the Williston Township Farmers Club. Joe Brown elected president Gene Howard vice president and Mrs Geo Holland secretary and treasurer. The group lists sixteen members with next meeting set for February eleventh.
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Winston Township
Joe Brown
Williston Township
Farmers Club
Gene Howard
Geo. Holland
Farm animals worth millions
The Orange Judd Farmer reports farm wealth in live stock reaching a record high with total value at 6 billion and 506 million dollars. Horses and milch cows comprise the largest shares while meat animals fall in number though value per head rises. Hog cholera and wool prices weigh on losses. silos may boost forage use and herd retention.
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Chicago
Dan
Orange Judd
United States
Alaska
Yser
Entire Bolser family perishes in Harwood house fire
Fargo January 22 The Bolser family George Bolser his wife and three young children all died in an early morning blaze at the Bolser farm home three and a half miles northwest of Harwood. Neighbors and responders describe a sudden inferno with victims apparently overcome by smoke or gas as they tried to flee. Coroner Mitchell and Undertaker Wasem arrived to manage the scene while relatives and Harwood residents learned details.
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Fargo
George Bolger
Elf
Bolger
Harwood
Juck Brandvic
Bolser
Itah
Bolser Farm
Mitchell
Wasem
Henry Bolser
George Bolser
David L. Peterson
Poultry Herald of
St. Paul
Peterson
Balser
George Rosser
Civil Service Opens Rural Carrier Exam in North Dakota
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to be held on February 14, 1914, at Bonetraill Ray Tioga and Williston North Dakota. The exam aims to certify candidates to fill a rural carrier vacancy in the region.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bonetraill
Ray, Tioga
Williston
N. D
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Kerr and Family
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U.S. Senate
U.S
Chester Beiseker II
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