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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
7
Grand Forks June 19 The pure food laws of North Dakota draw nationwide attention. An American City issue in New York features North Dakota laws and methods. The laws valued for health and efficiency highlight statewide care in food preparation and distribution.
In Grand Forks on June 19 a two room log cabin hotel once sheltering James J. Hill in 1873 is being razed. The pioneer hostelry served as the first hotel, post office, stagecoach station, town hall and church, accommodating guests in bunks along the walls and nightly crowds. It housed Hill during railroad prospecting and operated for three years.
Minot North Dakota June 19 G H Merrifield United States collector of internal revenue announces the sale of the Lexington Hotel owned by A Olson for non payment of a federal tax The sale is set for July 17 at the Minot post office The action stems from the arrest of a hotel bellboy last winter charged with liquor sales and the government believes liquor was sold on the premises The tax amount cited is 18 55 with costs of the action to be added to the sale
Missoula Montana June 19 County Attorney Heffron orders release from Missoula county jail of Frank Diamon who confessed to the 1865 murder of Gov Thomas Francis Meagher The claim was unsubstantiated and no charge was filed Diamon was held two weeks pending state or county action Chateau county officials deny any prosecution motive as they believe Meagher drowned. Proposals for deposit of school funds Phertin School District No 80 July 8 1913 rate of interest on average balances to be stated in writing.
John Verbrattis of Shafer North Dakota was arrested on June 19 on arson charges for the Kreuger home fire last week. It marks the first arrest for incendiarism in many years.
In St Paul on June 19 a U S circuit court of appeals opinion says a bank that collects a sight draft representing liquor purchase price in a prohibition state does not violate law forbidding a carrier from acting as agent. It reversed Judge Amidon’s North Dakota district court ruling fining First National Bank of Anamoose $300 under penal code section 239. The bill of lading for beer price sent to the bank, which then collected from the purchaser before delivering the bill. The bank was indicted after the transaction.
Grand Forks June 19 wireless messages from U S battleships on the Atlantic are picked up by the University of North Dakota station while Pacific coast messages reach here. Dr A H Taylor reports hearing Key West and possibly Colon Panama stations. Messages to federal coast stations show vessel locations and travel across thousands of miles, evidencing wireless power. Washington June 19 President Wilson forwards Otto R Meyers nomination for receiver of public moneys at Dickinson.
In Devils Lake on June 19 Mrs Hemming Thomas 60 was milking at 6 am when a ferocious bull attacked in the barn lot. Her body was found at 10 am mangled and gored. The incident ends with a grim, graphic note about aeroplanes.
Calgary June 19 The trial of Arthur Pelkey for manslaughter in the death of Luther McCarty following their altercation here will start June 20 before Chief Justice Harvey. Tommy Burns will not be tried until next fall.
In Mitchell South Dakota on June 19 voters approve a $60,000 municipal telephone exchange project by 515 votes, 775 supporting and 260 opposing. Dakota Central Telephone President Zietlow vows to resist the municipal move and may remove his exchange if concessions are granted. Also note an unrelated trail horse loss report and a local personal notice.
An advertisement from Richard C. Henry, agent in Williston, promotes the Jefferson 4 or 7 motorcycle noting a full cushioned frame as a key feature.
A string of brief, informal reports lists local people and everyday tasks. Ben Franks buys pigs from Clark Lohr while Mrs. Messler calls at Ben Fiat. Several residents, including the Kaufmans and Joyces, are noted for family and wedding events near Clark Lohr’s area.
A bright bay horse about 1250 pounds was taken up on section 23 153 103 near Burgess farm, Wilton North Dakota on June 10 1918. The stocky horse bears a right shoulder wire cut and slight neck collar marks after spending the winter on the range. D A Burgess is listed as contact in Wilton North Dakota. An unrelated note mentions an eastern author earning income from basement mushroom cultivation with a cautious, nonjudgmental tone.
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