Williston Fourth of July Celebration Draws Big Crowd
Williston plans a one day Fourth of July celebration with a sunrise bombardment parade at 9 30 featuring the Cornet Band militia riders a Ladies Band fire department and floats. A program at city hall follows at 11 and races at the track start at 2 with cowboy and Indian acts and an ambulance staged attack on the old stage coach. Evening concerts fireworks and a Pas a Ma La promise a full city pride and hotel space at the Commercial Club seeks volunteers to house visitors.
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Williston
Cornet
Apollo Club
Col
Frank Banks
Frank Poe
Commercial Club
Joseph W. Jackson
McKenzie County Confirmed Legal by Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court today upheld the organization of McKenzie County. An information seeking quo warranto to force county officials to show authority was denied. Justice Fisk wrote the opinion with Morgan concurring. Spaulding concurred in part. The central issue was whether the act creating the county was unconstitutional as a special act.
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Bismarck
Supreme Court
McKenzie County
Fisk
Morgan
Spaulding
Portal Fire Ravages Block in Ward County Loss About 30000
A large fire struck Portal last Friday destroying an entire city block in Ward County. No local fire protection existed and efforts failed to stop the flames. The blaze consumed banks and stores including Portal International and Golden Rule, with about 16000 insurance coverage recorded.
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Portal
Ward County
Bank
Portal International
Golden Rule
North Dakota Auditor Seeks Uniform Property Assessments
June 10 1907 North Dakota state officials discuss correcting unequal tax assessments across counties. State Auditor emphasizes reviewing Revised Codes 1905 sections guiding April May assessments and mandated in person valuation of real property and improvements to achieve uniform rates, with continuation promised on page 3.
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Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
North Dakota
Williston to Host Secretary Garfield Visit June 28 29
Williston prepares for a history making two days as Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield visits June 28 and 29 with E A Newell Ballinger and Pinchot to inspect the irrigation project. Invitations have been sent to politicians and officials statewide. The program includes project inspections, a reception, speeches, bands, and city decoration as the town showcases its image.
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James R. Garfield
Sect. of Interior and Party
Williston
U.S
L. W. Hill
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
U. S
Gov. Toole
Firemen's Dance Great Success at Gates Rink
The Gates roller rink hosted a firemen's dance on Tuesday night attracting over 300 attendees who danced until 3 am. A seven piece orchestra led by Prof. Onstad played well on the maple floor. Supper was served at midnight at the Grill cafe.
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Gates
Prof
Onstad
Grill Cafe
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House of Kuppenheimer
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