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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
The piece endorses Joseph W. Jackson as the logical mayoral candidate in Williston. It lauds his platform, business ability, city work, and booster record, asserting he would run city affairs impartially and in citizens’ interest. It urges voters to consider his qualifications and support his candidacy.
Wre Wt and Keltner will conduct the siteside at Market Square in the city on April first. The event aims to engage local residents with activities and demonstrations.
Governor Burke vetoed H B 266, the Hoge primary election bill, and vetoed the $147 000 appropriation for the Grand Forks state university and H B 445 for the James town state hospital. He also vetoed the Oligard bill H B 259 on congressional apportionment amid a three day session deadlock and a pending federal reapportionment action.
Miss Taylor schedules a ladies millinery opening in Williston for March 29 and April 20 to showcase trimmed and dressy hats for Easter. The largest up to date stock will be on display, with special emphasis on Easter fashions. Remember the dates 30 16.
A disastrous fire at 2 30 Sunday morning gutted a two story hotel owned by W H Reid at Devils Lake North Dakota killing Peter Volden and James Cohen. Volden reportedly returned for valuables as Colton lay in bed. Inga Olson a hotel cook was badly burned but to recover. The fire caused about 6000 dollars in damage with 4000 dollars in insurance.
The American Briquetting Company, capital 1,250,000, organized in Dayton Ohio with incorporators led by B. H. Bannels of New Carlisle. It will use Fernbolz machines to briquet lignite from North Dakota into briquettes selling at mine for 1.50 per ton. North Dakota hosts top lignite grades and a first plant is planned there, with future expansion to Canada and western states.
Mr T L Beiseker of Fessenden ND returned to our city on the 14th to secure seed grain bonds for the county. He has purchased about half the bonds sold statewide and is the only lender aiding North Dakota farmers at seed time. Beiseker owns banks and many farm loans in Williams Ward and McKenzie counties via his agent E B Brownson. He also led the first bank charter in the county and remains a strong North Dakota proponent.
Reports say a survey may extend from Devila Lake toward Drake with Fordville opposing work and orders to abandon operations. Meanwhile a band in Star theatre ends concerts due to poor patronage and financial strain.
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