The Opportunes Baseball Nickname Victory Makers
The Williston base ball board held eight day elections to name the team. The Opportunes won with 152 votes, edging the Coyotes 182 and the Ranchers 118 remaining names Electrica 17 and Invincibles 12. The winning term was praised as a marketing idea linked to the City of Opportunity. Manager Clarence Marshall has a large local turnout trying out players, with plans for an exhibition game and a possible match against an outside team on the 17th as part of Sons of Norway celebration. Grounds and seats will be upgraded with a rubber home plate.
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Williston
Casey
Coyotes
Ranchers
The
Electrica
Invincibles
Ad Man
Chas Schrumm
Williston Graphic
City of
Opportunes
Minneapolis
Millers
Washington
Senators
Clarence Marshall
C. A. Royle
Chas. Immings
St. Louis
Alex Harper
Kolls
Sons of Norway
Convict Ship at Orpheum May 16 17
The Convict Ship comes to the Orpheum theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday May 16 and 17. The exhibit, built in 1790, offers a vivid historic view of English prisoners sent to penal colonies and promises strong educational value and fascinating detail for readers.
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Orpheum
Orpheum Theatre
Clean up now or live with wind and mess in sight
The speaker urges neighbors to keep yards tidy for communal benefit and warns dirty areas will become the rule in the city. Emphasizing personal responsibility, the message notes inspections and encourages planting suitable North Dakota perennials and annuals including hollyhocks, pansies, and snapdragons to improve appearances.
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Woodeas
N. Dakota
Trenton Couple Wed in Methodist Parsonage Ceremony
John Thomas Wilkinson of Trenton married Evelyn Marion Landon of Dannybrook North Dakota in a Wednesday noon ceremony at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Styles Harriss officiating. They will reside in Trenton where the groom has lived many years and the bride has taught school for the past year.
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John Thomas Wilkinson
F. J. Wilkinson
Trenton
Evelyn Marion Landon
Dannybrook
North Dakota
Styles Harriss
B. W. Wilkinmon
Afoul Of Villa's Men Opens In Graphic Next Week
Preview promotes a forthcoming Graphic serial Afoul Of Villa's Men set on the Mexican border. It follows a brave cavalry officer who sacrifices for the woman he loves amid the chase after Villa and his bandits, promising timely, instructive adventure.
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the Graphic
Villa
Many Ride But Few Have 1916 Licenses
County Attorney Owens reports complaints about auto owners failing to secure 1916 licenses. He notes the county road fund loses revenue, with less than half of cars displaying this year’s tags. He warns of enforcing the law if compliance does not improve.
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Owens
Scace Seeks Republican Nomination for 41st District
Announcement that A. E. Scace is a candidate for the Republican nomination for member of the House of Representatives from the 41st legislative district. Primaries set for June 28, 1916. vote and support requested.
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Scace
A. E. Scace
House of Representatives
Medics Attend State Association Meeting at Devils Lake
Dr. M. E. Trainor and Dr. F. W. MacManus attended a Devils Lake meeting of the State Medical Association. Trainor served as a delegate and MacManus as an alternate. Both are slated to present papers.
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M. E. Trainor
F. W. MacManus
Devils Lake
State Medical Ass'n
Burdick Sets Notes on State Ownership in Utilities
Williston’s U L Burdick voices opposition to North Dakota using tax funds to build and operate state run packing plants and flour mills. He supports cooperative models like Denmark and Western fruit grower groups, urging laws to encourage cooperatives rather than state ownership and shifting political control.
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U. L. Burdick
Williston
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota
Denmark
Co-operative Exchange
St. Paul
Work Starts Soon On New Pontoon Bridge
An informal meeting of Missouri Ridge River Bridge Company officers and stockholders discussed site selection for the Will bridge with Captain Charlesworth of the U S boat Mandan. He recommended an overhead cable and piling for crossing the old channel, plans by H R Evans were reviewed, carpenters to begin soon.
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Missouri Ridge River Bridge Company
Calderwood
Charlesworth
U. S
Mandan
Will Bridge
H. R. Evans
Civil Service Examinations For Clerk and Carrier
An open competitive exam under the U S Civil Service Commission for Clerk and Carrier in the Williston post office will be held Saturday May 27 1916 starting at 9 A M. Blank applications and instructions available from Chas Newell local secretary Civil Service Board at the post office.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Williston
N. Cak
Chas. Newell
Civil Service Board
Militia from 9 states called to border duty
President Wilson mobilizes militia from Arizona Texas New Mexico and others to patrol the border amid Rio Grande incursions. Secretarial Baker says about 4 000 militia will report to General Funston with additional regular infantry moves totaling roughly 7 000 more troops. Carranza indicates approval of tentative border protocol as Mexican cabinet debates the situation and Gordon Baker states no further border deployments are planned. Albert E Seace seeks Republican nomination for county representative.
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Washington
Wilson
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Baker
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Funston
United States
Blattsburgh
N. Y
Madison Barracks
Carranza
Rogers
Mexico City
State Department
Scott
Obregon
Burdick Campaign Gains Momentum In West North Dakota
U L Burdick of Williston traverses the western Dickinson district this week for campaign work and plans to push into the countryside north of Dickison. Friends say his candidacy gains strength daily and local supporters voice optimism about growing support.
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Burdick
U. L
American Birds series begins in this week graphic
The Graphic will publish a long illustrated series on Common American Birds. The articles will appeal to boys and girls, nature lovers, farmers, and gardeners in towns or country. Prepared by the Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture, the series promises reliable information and an attractive format.
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Graphic
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Burdick Favorite for Governor Seeks Progressive Votes
Warwick Sentinel reports L. Burdick rising as the favored gubernatorial candidate across the state. His platform includes voters’ progressive aims and he shows independence from bosses, though Nonpartisan League members with inconsistent principles with support. Steele county expects strong support for Burdick.
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Warwick Sentinel
Asher L. Burdick
Nonpartisan League
Steele County
Sons of Norway to Celebrate May 17 in Williston
The Sons of Norway plan a May 17 celebration in Williston with a 2 pm 50-gun salute parade led by the Williston concert band, a program at the armory with speaker Lars J. Siljan, various musical numbers, and speeches. Business houses close at 2:30, a 6:30 ball game may occur, and a 9:15 armory dance follows. tickets to dance are 1.00.
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Sons of Norway
Norway
Williston
S. of N
Armory
Lars J. Siljan
Grand Forks
The
Normanden
Otis A. Houge
Overture
Williston Band
J. W. Jackson
America
H. W. Brunatelsen
Booster Market Day in Williston May 27 Promises Fun
Max Zimmerman, veteran market day manager, arrives in Williston to stage a monster market day on Saturday May 27. Formerly connected with the Zim merman sales stables in Minneapolis St Paul he is a first class auctioneer offering to sell horses or cattle without commission. Local merchants fund the event with booster cards and special bargains in every line. Music entertainment features a clown band and plenty of fun for old and young as stock owners bring animals to sell.
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Max Zimmerman
Williston
Zimmerman
Ble Zimmerman Siles Stables
Midway
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Midway Horse Market
Booster
Commercial Club Secretary Arrives to Lead Williston Chapter
Mr Morrill arrived from St Paul last Saturday to assume duties as secretary of the Williston Commercial Club. He previously visited the city to survey the field and meet directors. Morrill brings extensive commercial club experience and has made a strong first impression aboard.
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Williston
Germany Promises Compliance With Law In Submarine War
Berlin replies to the American note on submarine warfare in a lengthy document handed to Ambassador Gerard. It argues Britain’s blockade and seeks parity in concerns for neutral shipping and German civilians, asserting Britain refused to obey international law and noting munitions supplied to allies. It reiterates a German vow to naval warfare rules and mentions the Sussex episode with caution on facts awaiting further investigation.
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Berlin
Gerard
Gottlieb von Jugow
Great Britain
United States
America
Vis Sayville
Gottlieb von Jagow
James W. Gerard
Sussex
First Big Games Of Season Set By Base Ball Board
Secretary Cutting of the Base Ball Board arranged the season schedule with Glendive. Glendive at Williston May 19 20 21, to gauge the Opportunes. A return series at Glendive May 28 29 30. An exhibition game at the grounds next Sunday pits recruits against old timers. A possible second game May 17 celebration if no outside team is secured.
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Cutting
Glendive
Williston
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Williston’s
Diamond Dusters
U.S. Civil Service Examinations
Albert E. Seace
Mr. Seave
Commercial Club
Germany
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