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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
5
Do I prefer a pure baking powder like Royal made from cream of tartar derived from grapes, or a powder from mineral sources such as alum or phosphate. Royal contains no alum or phosphate and distinguishes itself by labeling ingredients clearly.
Local items list visits by ranchers and professionals including Wm Adams and T W Greer. Minneapolis businessman Nic Hayes and Miles City resident W C McClintock pass through. Reports mention a May 12 football game at Armory and a special hat sale by Allen Sisters.
A one week hat sale begins tomorrow at Allen Sisters Store with a chance to win or win money on hats. Local visitors Messrs Cook and Campbell of Wolf Point, Montana, observed business in the city earlier this week. W P Kenney and others traveled through, while comments on town progress were noted by several visitors.
Bismarck, May 1. New complications in the North Dakota guber natorial contest arise as Sam Clark of Bismarck is expected to announce for the Republican nomination. His entry likely shifts the five cornered race, drawing German support from the southwest and weakening Col J H Fraine. Clark’s candidacy is viewed as formidable, aided by his German advocacy and controversial past stories. The move may narrow the contest to Burdick versus Frazier, with Burdick favored.
Kenmare North Dakota May 2 John E Thoms 23 and single was killed yesterday at 3 30 pm when a team he was driving ran away with a load of lumber and crashed into a telephone pole throwing him under the wreckage breaking his back He was employed by Cunningham Dray company The horses became unmanageable he tried to control them but fell between the horses on the wagon the pole struck and he died almost instantly Remains will be shipped to Fessenden for burial after inquest by Coroner Orson Doe Thoms left no local relatives but his parents reside at Fessenden He was a steady young worker with many friends here who were shocked by his death.
Local Office Weather Bureau notes from Williston North Dakota show a high of 77 and a low of 19 degrees. The average temperature was 42 with precipitation of .09 inches versus a normal .35. Extremes include 77 on May 3 1916 and 19 on April 30 1916. John Craig observer and Weather Bureau seal.
A Tuesday night gathering at the courthouse brought together about sixty representatives from business agriculture professions education government and clerical groups to discuss closer city wide cooperation. J W Jackson noted the club’s plan to hire a secretary and six speakers delivered practical talks on how each sector connects with club work. Optimism and cooperation dominated the evening as leaders from the City Commission churches schools rural interests and the Commercial Club shared views.
Three signatories to the Irish proclamation were executed by court martial this morning. Patrick Pearse, described as provisional president of Ireland, and James Connolly, named Commander General of the Irish Republican Army, were among those shot. Anguith disclosed the sentences in the House of Commons this afternoon. three other signers received three years in prison.
A female mayor elect of a California town refuses the role claiming incompetence. She notes men would press on despite such doubts, while reflecting on political ambition amid gender expectations and local governance norms.
In Pittsburgh area news from May 2, mobs attacked the Edgar Thompson Steel Co plant in Braddock, firing rifles and revolvers as deputies repelled two charges at the Thirteenth Street entrance. Five to twenty people were killed and many wounded, with the national guard expected to be deployed as rioters received steady reinforcements through the afternoon.
The Orpheum Theatre announces a return engagement of Battle Cry of Peace on Tuesday May 8. The same ten member orchestra under Blaine Allen will perform the original score. Two showings are scheduled at 3 and 8 15 P M with seats expected to be in high demand.
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