Williston Leaders Noted In State Capitol Reports
A Williston delegation led by Senator W. B. Overson and Representative William G. Owens secured favorable bills reflecting local interests. Mayor Jos. W. Jackson, sworn in at Bismarck, joins the state Board of Control, an appointment praised for Williston and Williams County. Roosevelt and Taft are mentioned amid broader national politics and New York port reforms.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Taft
Executive
New York
Williston
Williams County
State Capitol
Senate
House
W. B. Overson
William G. Owens
Jos. W. Jackson
Bismarck
State Board of Control
Jackson
Hanna
Counterfeit Goods and Trust in Local Merchants
A fragment emphasizes caution about counterfeit money and counterfeit clothes from unreliable sellers. It contrasts poor quality vendors with reliable ones like French Dry Cleaning and Buller’s way as a trusted standard. The text argues for more discerning customers who recognize genuine service and satisfaction.
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Buller
Jacksons Thorough Selection Marks City Appointment
Willis ton's mayor is named to the board, praised for diligence and thorough oversight. The piece notes sixteen years since a Democrat held the White House and predicts Democratic Senate gains and House control, with tariff reform and banking-system stability among proposed priorities.
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
Senate
House
Mexican turmoil and US intervention debate grows
The article notes widespread newspaper condemnation of the Madero assassination and calls for US intervention. It questions Huerta's ability to restore order and highlights the high human cost and financial burden of such a policy. Ambassador Wilson abstains from a luncheon until Madero's death is explained.
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Mexico
Francisco Madero
Pino Surez
Ambassador Wilson
Madero
United States
Huerta
North Dakota’s Thirteenth Legislature Left Mixed Legacy
An editorial reviews the North Dakota Thirteenth Legislature, noting little lasting achievement beyond education measures and the passage of woman’s suffrage. It cites 395 new laws, with concern over rushed work and inadequate initiative referendum and recall bills, and questions the overall value of the session.
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Thirteenth Legislative Assembly
North Dakota
Bismarck Tribune
Insane Man Repurposed to County Jail After Hospitalization
Jacob Nelson about 30 was brought to Williston from across the river in McKenzie county for treatment. His condition deteriorated into insanity requiring confinement in the county jail with plans to transfer him to the asylum.
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Jacob Nelson
Williston
McKenzie County
Williston Plans Summer Baseball Team Formation
A town meeting led to forming a committee to gauge financial support for a summer baseball team in Williston. L. S. Champine, W. S. Davidson, Geo. Leonhardy, and Geo. Buhler were named to seek local funding and recruit players, with plans for another meeting next Monday to finalize arrangements.
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Williston
L. 8
Champine
L. S. Champine
W. S. Davidson
Geo. Leonhardy
Geo. Buhler
States by postal zone in twelve zones
An inspection shows thirteen states entirely within one or more postal zones. Eight states lie in zone seven Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Delaware. The sixth zone covers Kentucky Tennessee Ohio. Washington is in zone five. Patrons should state the destination zone when mailing parcels to save postal time.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Conneticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Kentucky
Tennesee
Ohio
Washington
New Five Cent Pieces Reach Williston
Some of the newly coined five cent pieces issued by the U S Treasury have arrived in Williston. Banks have not received any as yet. local residents report receiving them from friends in eastern cities. The coins feature an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other with heavy stamping.
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United States Treasury Department
Williston
Masquerade Party at Rose Hill School
A masquerade party and program will be held at the Rose Hill school house sixteen miles northwest of Williston on March 17 St Patrick’s Day. Masks will be sold but not lent. All are invited to attend and enjoy the event. Committee
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Rose Hill
Williston
St. Patrick’s Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williston Graphic
John A Cochett
Briter and Publisher
Seed
ASET
Official
Yellowstone News
Fairview Times
Fairview
West Virginia
Joe Buller the Tailor
N. D
Didly
Sale Grounds
W. W. Keltner
Boston
Grand Spring
Mrs. Ringo
George Addyman
Harn
Acksmith
GEO
W.w.kestner, Auctioneer
R. D. Sutherland and
N. Hayes
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