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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
8
A political quarrel over the Educational Bill centers on loyalty to the current administration. Critics claim past abuses by leaders like President Worst and E. F. Ladd influence today’s moves. The Nonpartisan League proposes fairness based on right and justice rather than political coercion.
The farmers administration shifts party lines by choosing experts rather than partisans. Emile E. Watson of Ohio will prepare schedules for Workmen's Compensation rates, reflecting the state’s new insurance model. His work for multiple states and praise from opponents signal a nonpartisan, expert-led approach. F. W. Cathro of Bottineau named director general of the Bank of North Dakota, with H. L. Wilson assisting in organization. The overall move emphasizes capability over party affiliation in state projects.
The piece argues that politics and business must be separated in state government, praising fitness over party lines. It contrasts New Orleans public terminals funded by city wealth with North Dakota fears of state owned facilities, questions motives behind anti tax rhetoric, and criticizes Minneapolis interests overtaxed by bonds while North Dakota faces a large dog tax debate.
S McDonald, head of the state federation of labor and newly appointed to the workmen compensation bureau, returned from Minot where he tried to settle a strike among Power company workers. The firm is linked to eastern owners of Red River Power Co. of Grand Forks. The manager said Minot’s strike hinges on Grand Forks’ dispute. Read the great serial story Jacqueline of Golden River starts at noon.
A speaker argues for continued government support for lignite, urging establishment of a dedicated lignite research station with annual $25,000 funding. The aim is to reduce fuel dependence and prevent energy fears in cold winters by advancing briquetting and related lignite research across new government stations nationwide.
A discussion on shifting fuel policy, funding a $100,000 research effort, and locating a cooperative facility to process lignite into solid fuel and usable gas. Senators describe regional trials in Williston and Texas, seeking a location with railroad access, land ownership, and strong market potential for by products.
Notice is given that a mortgage executed December 20 1913 by Joseph Evans and Nancy C Evang to T L Beiseker will be foreclosed at public sale June 11 1919 at 10 00 a m at the front door of the Williams County Courthouse Williams North Dakota due to default and entire indebtedness being due and payable. The premises lie in Williams County North Dakota.
Legal notices detail mortgage foreclosure for a Williston property and unpaid taxes plus a public sale of a gray stallion and a steer pending balances. Also published are a homestead entry notice for Springbrook land and a city court sale of impounded horse to satisfy fees, costs, and a chattel mortgage.
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