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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
4
The Williston publication is issued weekly on Thursdays and entered at the Williston Post Office as second class matter.
The measure introduces a five member Tariff Commission with broad inquiry powers but no rate setting. It would study customs laws effects, schedule classifications, ad valorem versus specific duties, treaty impacts, dumping, and relations to federal revenue, with access to records and compelled testimony. It also outlines a national Guard expansion and pay plan.
The article notes Congress aims for preparedness for war and peace, discards the Continental Army plan, and focuses on increasing the regular army to reasonable levels while developing the National Guard as the citizenry trained to arms. It emphasizes justice for the Guard and a strengthened national defense structure.
The Nonpartisan League leaders squash Froggy Smith of Plaza who touted a dollar platform and governor bid. The Enterprise calls him a political joke while noting his own newspapers will push his name, as rivals mock his candidacy. A submarine incident halts George Smith’s campaign from the Devils Lake Journal.
In a clipped note from the era, George J. Smith of Plaza faces a setback as he battles for governor’s chair amid Nonpartisan League efforts. A February 1 letter is cited, marking a political maneuver and its consequences.
L M Ellithorpe Ward County Independent announces Ellithorpe a former Minot student and Montana attorney opening a law office in room 5 Lee block. He is praised as a bright young attorney with regional ties and Minot friends.
The Pierce County Tribune-Seldom reports the death of seven year old Owen Lloyd Page from complications after an appendectomy thought to be meningitis or brain paralysis. Parents J N Page and Mrs Page seek solace in faith as they prepare for burial at Sleepy Eye Minnesota with sister Mrs Montgomery assisting. Friends offered help, but the loss deeply shocks the family and community.
The text notes Mrs Montgomery of Sleepy Eye and her daughter Mrs Arthur Nelson of Poplar Montana and son Ray Montgomery of Anamoose visiting for several days. It states Mrs Page will visit Williston to see her brother's family during Mr Page's absence.
Fargo March 1 Dr E F Ladd elected president by the board of regents after removing Dr J H Worst from the presidency. Ladd to lead the college while retaining headship of the state pure food commission and the chemistry department. The dual system is abolished and faithful faculty will not be disturbed. The board aims to make the college one of the best in the country.
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