North Dakota to join national prohibition demonstration
North Dakota will be strongly represented at the Washington protest on December 10 as 1,000 delegates from various professions gather before Congress to demand a constitutional ban on alcohol. The North Dakota list includes R. B. Griffith, M. Pollock, W. D. Gillespie, Frank Lynch, Fred Mann, A. J. Nathan, R. A. Nestos, T. E. Tufte, B. Olson and others. Ernest H. Cherrington will present the case as editor of The American Issue.
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Flood and Cold Ravage South as Refugees Suffer
In Bryan Texas cold and flood cause nearly 100 deaths, mass livestock loss, and thousands of bales of cotton swept away. Refugees shelter in treetops for days as streams flood Braxes river region. Kansas and Missouri also face record rain with drownings and missing people. Denver reports missing residents, snow rescues, and delayed rail service pending recovery.
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Seize War Stores in Ireland Sparks Belfast Uproar
In Belfast during the night rifles bayonets and munitions were moved to country towns fearing action under the Irish Crimes Act. A royal proclamation barred import of arms. Customs seized more than 100 vases of ammunition and rifles in one shipment.
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Adjournment in Craigs trial in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana December 6 court adjourned at noon until Monday with the state not yet completing its side in the murder trial of Dr William B Craig. Prosecution witness Miss Augusta Knabe testified as the adjournment was taken, while she sought to prove a kimono worn by Dr Knabe had been cleaned to remove blood stains before the coroner’s findings.
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Rough voyage and tunnel search haunt ball players trip
Polio era dispatch notes a Chicago AL team and New York NL squads arriving after a Pacific crossing aboard the liner Empress of Japan. Terrific weather, scarce coal, fears of diverting to northern Japan. In Utah, efforts to locate the body of Ralph Lopez in the Apex mine tunnels continue as crowds gather in Chicago and New York.
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Farmers Market Agency Plan Aims Big State HQ
LaCrosse reports the state convention of the American Society decided to establish a Madison headquarters for a vast state marketing business agency. Dr. C. W. McCarthy led the plan with years of European study. Auditors will study prices, supply cooperative selling, and track retail prices to show farmers how much the consumer pays and middlemen take.
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Forum Carrier Boys Warned Over Lawn Trespass
City patrons are alerted that Forum carriers have been cutting across lawns and distributing papers off the walk. The Forum warns carriers to discontinue this practice and urges patrons to report violators to prevent further trampling of lawns.
Revenge Campaign Continues in England and Lancashire
Exeter reports militants surrounding Exeter jail over Mrs Pankhurst removal or release. autos ready to chase if moved. Police seek custody until London demonstration. BBC dispatch notes unrest spreading through Lancashire districts and racetracks with arson at Aintree thwarted by police reserves.
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Man of Mystery Shot at Devils Lake
A man believed fatally wounded at Devils Lake is under care in a local hospital. Night Watchman N Nessner of Barnesville Minnesota who confronted the fleeing man fired the shot. The injured man, fully conscious, refuses to reveal his identity while his partner remains jailed awaiting identification.
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Dolphin sails to Dominican waters for post election stay
Washington dispatch reports the U S gunboat Dolphin with 150 officers and men sailing for an indefinite stay in Dominican waters. It is expected to wait off Santo Domingo until after the December 15 election.
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Tragic European Train Wreck Near Costesti Kills Over 100
News from Bucharest reports more than 100 people killed in a collision between a freight train and a passenger train near Costesti along the Danube. Details of the accident, victims, and exact cause are not yet released.
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BEACH STEAMER 10 SAVES HER IN SEA INCIDENT
The steamship Seminole of the Clyde line was beached near Puerto Plata to prevent sinking after a leak. Wireless reps at Halti report the crew and passengers are safe. Separately, in Washington D C a two weeks rat hunt in Kirby ends with 6 981 rats killed. Captain Charles EB John of the losing team hosted a banquet for Harry Stephens and his 14 teammates.
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Still Guard Morgan's Grave in Hartford Cemetery
Hartford December 6 Eight days after Pierpont Morgan was buried at Summit Cedar Hill cemetery the grave remains closely guarded. The report notes continued security surrounding the tomb despite the interment already taking place.
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Paderewski to Perform in Fargo Next Week
Paderewski, famed Polish pianist, will give a recital under the Dakota Conservatory of Music at the A C armory in Fargo next week. Professor Boehmer of the Dakota conservatory notes rising local interest and anticipates a large turnout from North Dakotans for the unique event. Continued on Page Nine, Part 2.
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Forum Details Value of Fargo City Commission Work
The Fargo Forum reports that since the city commission took over in May, operating expenses were trimmed to cover a deficit. A financial note shows that 1913-1918 budgets were adjusted to avoid warrants, with savings cited and a plan to prevent future shrinkage through a $3,000 contingency.
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Bryan Had Answer for Suffragette Who Interrupted Speech
In Washington on December 6, Bryan narrowly escaped an ambush at a National Popular Government league meeting after suffragist Helen Todd interrupted. He defended the people’s capacity to rule, contrasting direct rule with broader democratic ideals. Senator Owen spoke on Direct Rule for the People as action lingered on a legislative budget question.
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Jackson to purge 35 city office posts after January
Pittsburgh December 6 District Attorney elect Rt A Jackson announced that each of the 35 men holding positions in his office after January 1 must present their resignations upon appointment to be effective if they indulge in liquor. The action aims at efficiency, with salaries from 1 000 annually.
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Republicans Aid Democrats in Forcing Long Session
Washington reports that the Senate leaders, with ten Republican votes, pushed a thirteen hour workday for the currency bill with a daily 6 to 8 p.m. recess. Senators Borah Brady Brandegee Cummins Gronna La Follette Norris Perkins and Smoot supported the long sessions. In Zabern the Ninety-ninth infantry regiment under Colonel Von Reuter marched out to new quarters amid civilian-military tensions. Half the regiment goes to Hagenau and the rest to Ritsch near the Vesges mountains.
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Indianapolis Strike Ends as 3000 Union Teams Return
Indianapolis December 6 union officials said 1000 workers would be back Monday while three hundred union teams resumed work this morning. Drivers whose employers led the contract with the union were allowed to take out teams, ending the strike that began with five over strike actions.
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Wilson's Cold Much Better
Washington December 6 The president's cold is much better He will receive callers Monday from the White House report noting the improving health and planned public engagements for the start of the week
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Serious strike threatened at Great Western railway
London December 6 Across the Great Western railway line about 1200 workers who had agreed to end a strike face renewed tension though the stoppage had not been official union action. In the last twenty four hours new complications threaten trouble.
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Conference 10 Stay Big Nine With Opposition Enlarged
Chicago December 6 opposition to enlarging the Western Intercollegiate conference will likely keep it as the big nine Nebraska and Notre Dame reportedly attentive to developments but not committing to expansion plans.
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Explosion Kills Three at Millville Plant Wrecks Town
Millville New Jersey December 6 three workmen were killed and three buildings wrecked by an explosion of dynamite and smokeless powder at the International Prospect Co factory. Nearly every window in the town is broken.
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Pope Grieved by Cardinal Oreglia Death Promptly
The pope was deeply shocked and grieved by the death of Cardinal Luigi Oreglia Di Santo Stefano Aloysius, dean of the Sacred College. The pontiff had long praised the cardinal, noted as the lone cardinal appointed by Pope Pius IX, and commended his work.
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Deering Dying From Paralysis at 88 in Florida
Miami December 6 William Deering, famed harvesting machine maker, nears death from paralysis. The 88 year old, brought from his Florida winter home in a helpless condition several weeks ago.
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Meyer Receiver at Dickinson
Washington appoints Otto B Meyen receiver of public money at Dickinson. The action is recorded in Lake, Minnesota, with the official designation and parameters noted in the register.
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