Progressives Win at Baltimore Convention Amid Debate
At Baltimore on June 28 delegates proclaimed a progressive nominee for president after a long night of deliberations. Bryan and O Gorman rewrote the platform, while divisions over Clark and Wilson delegates sparked tense exchanges and charged speeches in the convention hall.
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Baltimore
Bryan
Wilson
New Jersey
Clark
Nebraska
O’gorman
William Howard Taft
Parker
Crédentiais Committee
South Dakota
W. & McCormick
Wreck Attempt Reported on Soo Train 108 Near Burlington
Soo officials believe a deliberate wrecking attempt occurred on train 108 near Vanderwalker west of Burlington Tuesday night and earlier. The eastbound train halted after ties were piled on the track and was then returned to Minot. obstructions were found on the line in prior nights. Authorities are conducting a strict search for suspicious characters along the line.
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Minot
N. C
Soo
Vanderwalker
Burlington
Tifu
Cmay
Opening Day At Chautauqua Celebrated In North Dakota
Saturday marks the Twentieth annual North Dakota Chautauqua opening with Prof Scarlett of Chicago delivering the closing address. Activities begin at 9 with Boy Scouts and Home Economic lectures. Fort Totten band performs, Indian band concerts at 7:30 and 8, and a final program of motion pictures and Prof Scarlett lecture.
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North Dakota
Chautauqua
C. L. Wallace
Furstenau
Prof
Clark
Jean Watt Donaldson
Fargo
Fort Totten
Mies Blanche Fox
H. 8. Harris
Cando
Lewis Concert Company
Scarlett
Penn Elevator Fire Destroys Structure at Penn
Fire destroyed the Penn Elevator Co. structure at Penn on Binday with 260 bushels of wheat inside. The blaze burned the building to the ground and heat warped nearby Great Northern rails. the elevator was largely insured for farmers in the area.
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Penn Elevator Co
Penn
Binday
Great Northern
Progressive Victory G. 0. P. Winners in North Dakota
North Dakota primary returns show Buchanan leading Hanna for governor and Young winning the Second district, with Simpson’s bid in the Third. Hall appears ahead for secretary of state, while Ramsey County swings strongly against Judge Cowan. County results place Duell, Haig, Hyland, Morrison, Anderson, and Butler among victors. Buttz leads Cowan in several counties as final counts awaited.
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James A. Buchanan
North Dakota
Judge Buttz
Cowan
Hink
Griffin
Duell
Haig
Register of Deeds
Hoghaug
Fargo
N. D
L. BD. Hanna
LaFollette
Johnson
Buchanan
Young
Simpson
Dickinson
Hall
Grana Forks County
Ramsey County
Leutenant
Henry
Judge Cowan
Rice
F. T. Cuthbert
McLean
Minnie Eliott
Chas. Taylor
Kollar
Gagen
Harry Hinck
H.ide Griffin
B. W.gilbertsoden Y. Hurst
Gilberteon
F. H. Hyland
F. A. Baker
Norman Morrison
Bernt Anderson
M. D. Butler
Morrison
Buttz
Benson County
Towner County
Butte
Butts
Rolette County
Prizes Offered for Best Appearing Localities by Glub
The Commercial club has set up judge committees to award prizes for best appearing homes, streets, and alleys. On September 1 the following prizes will be given: best place first prize twenty dollars, second ten. best 300 feet of streets between crossings first twenty yards of gravel, second ten yards. best 800 feet of alley first ten loads of rubbish hauled, second five loads.
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Lawara
Prise—S
State Merchants Meet at Dickinson July 9 1912
The North Dakota Retail Merchants Association will hold its state convention in Dickinson from July 9 to 11 1912. Activities include band concerts on July 9 and 10 theatre events July 10 and outdoor sports plus a barbecue on July 11. The first two days focus on routine convention business and meetings.
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North Dakota Retail Merchants Association
Dickinson
N. D
Ith
Cando train returns to old schedule as Devils Lake benefits
After weeks of unsatisfactory experimentation the Cando train reverts to its prior times and now stops at Devils Lake instead of Charles Ferry. The 1 20 arrival and 2 25 departure are restored with support from the Devils Lake Commercial Club and local business interests. Rumors persist of a new freight depot for Devils Lake as Great Northern officials reportedly plan a summer construction.
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Great Northern
Pathns
Churles Ferry
Devils Lake
Cando Hne
Cando
Gruber
Emerson
Innes
Minot
Crosby
Mrs Geo Wheeler Dies Suddenly at Home in South Minnewaukan
Mrs Geo Wheeler died suddenly Monday evening at 9 after being stricken while in the yard at their home in South Minnewaukan township. She had been in poor health for some time. She was 70 years old, lived in Ramsey county for thirty years, and is survived by husband and two children Henry Wheeler and Mrs Perkins. The funeral was held Thursday at 12 from the residences and at 2 from the Methodist church.
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Minnewaukan Township
Geo. Wheeler
Ramsey County
Feare
Axe
Henry Wheeler
Perkins
Greatest Crop in Decade Feels National Boost
Minneapolis reports the northwest awaits a decade's best crop with optimism from farmers and bankers. Railroad traffic and credit loosened as estimates rise, with 10 000 cars prepped for move and Dakota rye and timothy soon cut. Traders and bankers expect abundant financing to support a robust farming season.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Great Lakes
Montana
Canada
Northwest
Dakota
Timothy
Geo. D. Dayton
B. P. Wells
Wells & Dickey Co
North Dakota Bankers’ Association
Jamestown
Minnesota
South Dakota
J. T. Kennedy
New North Dakota School for the Deaf Superintendent Arrives
J W Blattner arrived in Devils Lake from Austin Texas to assume duties as superintendent of the North Dakota School for the Deaf. He will study the school with acting superintendent Hangs over the next five days and his family plans to join next week. A banquet at the Great Northern tonight will honor Hangs and his supporters.
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North Dakota School For the Deaf
J.W. Blattner
Devils Lake
Austin
Texas
School For the Deaf
Blattner
Great Northern
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Progressives
HS Man
C. W. Buttz
Chicago
Miseea
Katherine Murphy
Lib
Simmon
Clinton Falls Nursery
Crary
Progressive
Anderson
Elmse
Frank H. Hyland
GLUB
Devils Lake Commercial Club
Twin Cities
MR. Blatzner
MR. Bangs
Lincoln
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