President Signs Land Office Bill Creating New Williston District
Washington April 27 The president signed a bill creating a new land district with headquarters at Williston The move assures a land office in the city and citizens cheer The establishment date remains uncertain with mid July as a possibility The work includes transferring records and entries from the Minot office before the new office can open
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Williston
Minot
Minot Gets Convention
Democratic state central committee met in Grand Forks and chose Minot as the convention site for Thursday, August 2, with 414 delegates plus two at large. Mayor Greenleaf urged Minot hosting, Tracy Bangs backed Grand Forks, and a majority favored Minot. A cash prize will be awarded for the chosen convention name among many playful suggestions.
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Minot
Democratic State Central Committee
Grand Forks
Tracy R. Bangs
D. C. Greenleaf
M. F. Hegge
Name For Amusement Lane at the Fargo Fair
The North Dakota state fair in Fargo July 23 to 28 seeks a public vote on the amusement lane name. Voters must include a 50 cent contribution with their ballot. Many names have been proposed and more votes are sought to decide the final choice.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Cattle buyer murdered near Roseau North Dakota
John Stewart, a cattle buyer from North Dakota, was found murdered in brush twenty miles south of Roseau. Robbery is the likely motive. He was last seen December 23 walking from Wanask to Thief River Falls. Stewart's employer, who disappeared that same day, is suspected. Relatives live at Wheeler, North Dakota.
Jealous Man Fires at Porter at Larimore Depot
A colored man fired a shot at a porter as a passenger train stopped at Larimore depot Sunday evening. The porter was unharmed. The suspect was arrested and to be held until the porter’s return for a hearing. The motive given was jealousy.
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Lands Restored to Public Domain and School Land Sale Vote
The Bismarck Tribune reports the university and school lands board met on Thursday April 26 approving Cavalier and McHedry county sales while disallowing the McLean county sale under constitutional restrictions on coal lands. Interior announces restoration of extensive North Dakota lands to settlement after irrigation project reviews.
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Bismarck Tribune
Board of University and School Lands
McLean County
Ward and Willams
McLean
Burleigh
Kidder and Emmons
Missouri River
Cavalier
McHedry
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
North Dakota
Reclamation Service
Nelson
Williston
School land leasings approved. contracts may be cancelled
The board authorized the commissioners to compel interest payment within thirty days or face cancellation of contracts. Spring leasings of state school lands were approved.
Notice from Fargo on paint labels and recalls
Fargo North Dakota April 19. Food Commissioner E F Ladd announces Harrison Bros Co did not prepare or send undated circular letters analyzing circulated notices. The department recalls those letters and confirms new labels will be placed on all paints in North Dakota on or before Teas.
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Fargo
N. D
Harrison Bros. & Co
North Dakota
E. F. Ladd
Lowenthal skirts on display at popular prices
The well known Lowen thal skirt is featured as the most perfect and best fitting available. Prices range from 8.75 to 10 dollars, with a strong invitation to see the collection.
Ribbons and Home Decor Supplies Featured
Local shop invites customers to browse a wide selection of neck ribbons and decorative ribbons. They offer a mix of fancy and plain options and invite customers to plan with them on spring carpet and rug projects as their stock remains complete.
Bowen brothers sell Stoney Creek creamery to James Moore
The Bowen brothers Guy and George sold the Stoney Creek creamery to James Moore for about $1300. Moore takes charge today, Guy Bowen heads to Arizona for health reasons, and George Bowen plans to move to his farm this summer.
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Bowen Brothers
Guy
George
Stoney Creek
James Moore
Mr. Moore
Guy Bowen
Arizona
George Bowen
Brows Seeks Re election as Williams County State's Attorney
Von R Brows announces candidacy for re election to Williams County State's Attorney in North Dakota, subject to voter decision at the next primary election.
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Williams County
N. D
von R. Brows
Williams County States Attorney Candidate Announcement
States Attorney candidate announces Republican bid for Williams County North Dakota. Seeks voter support in the primary on June 1, 1901.
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Williams County
North Dakota
Volers
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