Best Boosters of Northwest Form New ACT District for Canadians
The United Commercial Travelers men and Canadian delegates gather from Minnesota to Alberta as a dispensation grants a charter to the sons of King George V. Canadians and Americans will cease joint grand council meetings after the Friday convention at the K of C hall in Far fo. The Canadian and American groups plan a formal reorganization into a separate jurisdiction.
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Farfo
Grand Council
United Commercial Travelera
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Waldorf Hotel
George W. Rodgers
United Commercial Travelers of America
Convention Lodge
K. of C
Bren Case Developments in Minneapolis Report
Minneapolis reports say J T Bren, former university acting treasurer, faces embezzlement charges after a several thousand dollar shortage beyond the amount Bren claims was stolen. Deputy examiner Cedarberg completed a preliminary book review and will present findings to the board of regents. Bren was dismissed and directed to turn over security deeds and notes to Frank Stacy to shield the university from loss.
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Minneapolis
Minn
J. T. Bren
Bren
Cedarberg
Board of Regents
Cederberg
Frank Stacy
Boilermakers Strike At Baldwin Locomotive Works
In Philadelphia on June 8, about 1,000 to 3,000 boilermakers walked out at Baldwin Locomotive Works over mass layoffs of 2,200 workers two weeks earlier. Union members allege suppression of unionizing efforts, while the company cites insufficient work as the cause.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Sanc- Won
Boilermakers' Union
Death of Austin B. Chamber of Texas Beattie Rite leader
Washington June 8 Austin B. Chamber of Texas secretary general of the supreme council thirty third degree Masonry in the southern jurisdiction died here last night. He had been lying in the temple occupied by the supreme council and was one of the most widely known active thirty third degree Masons in the south.
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Washington, D. C
Austin B. Chamber of Texas
Supreme Council of
Beattish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction
Supreme Council
Ope
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Governors Arrested at Convention Dinner
Governors Burke and Hart were arrested in the Waldorf hotel lobby by Kangaroo police during the United Commercial Travelers convention. They were handcuffed and driven to Kangaroo headquarters, then brought before Judge Joe Claffy with Chief Frank Me in charge. The arrest occurred as they finished luncheon and planned an after dinner chat.
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Rernor Burke
Governor Hart
Waldo Hotel
Kangaroo
United Commercial ‘Travelers’ Convention
Joe Claffy
Frank Me
The
Waldorf
Crop report shows spring wheat advance over decade average
Government crop experts released the June report noting spring wheat acreage at 20,757,000, 104.08 percent of 1910 levels, with June 1 condition at 94.6 and an indicated yield of 13.7 bushels per acre. Oats acreage stands at 36,250,000, 99.9 percent of 1910, with June 1 condition at 85.7 and a 27.1 bushel per acre expected yield. Winter wheat acreage and yield figures are given in comparison to five year averages.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Grand jury to reconvene in Pittsburgh probe
United States District Attorney John H. Jordan seeks immediate reassembly of the May term grand jury in Pittsburgh to investigate officers and directors of Monongahela River Consolidated Coal & Coke Co and the Pittsburgh Coal Co. for possible monopoly activity related to U S Steel investigation.
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Pittsburg
United States
John H. Jordan
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
Monongahela River
Weiser Named New President
At a Parm ers & Merchants bank directors meeting in Hunter North Dakota in June 1900 H M Weiser was elected president succeeding R C Kittle Collina was named as- s member to replace W H Beard who resigned Weiser a young man with prior banking experience arrives from Bramarck and plans to make Parmers his home, purchasing land to build a house.
Johnston Youth Dies At Home Of Parents
Lloyd Kenneth Johnston a four year old boy died today at his parents home from a severe attack of pneumonia. Funeral arrangements not announced yet. burial expected near Harwood. He was the son of Christopher Johnston.
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Lloyd Kenneth Johnston
First Avenue Worth Ile
Stte
Harwood
Christopher Johnston
Root Amendment Draws Deep Vote In Canadian Bill Committee
The Canadian reciprocity bill faced committee vote with the Root amendment on paper and wood pulp provisions. The amendment passed 8 to 6 after earlier ties on an unfavorable report. other amendments failed or slain. The measure requires presidential proclamation and anti factory evidence before duties are lifted for Canadian provinces. The session also noted a North Dakota land show dates in Bismarck, Sept 25 to Oct 16.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Nelson
Minnesota
Bailey
Simmons
United States
Canada
Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Commissioner of Agriculture
Gilbreath
Two N. D. Farmers Killed by Bolt
A severe electrical storm in northern North Dakota struck two farmers ten miles south of Wales near Clarence. They were en route from the Cisekemite shop when lightning hit, causing almost instantaneous death. Eliofson, a well known farmer about ten miles south of Wales, died alongside Adolph Tom, who had relatives only in Canada.
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N. D
Yesternity
Clarence
Eliofson
Eilofson
Adolph Tom
Canada
Volcano erupts after Mexico quake near Colma
Despatches report Colma in Jalisco province rocked by earthquakes yesterday. The volcano opened with smoke and lava and Tonila San Andres suffered heavy damage including collapsed buildings. A relief train was sent while Zapotlan also faced severe destruction and thousands were left homeless.
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Mex
Colma
Tonila
San Andres
Mexico
Tuxpan
Jalisco
Zapotlan
Fearful tale of murderer plagues Petersburg
Revelations disclose a criminal who killed an army officer and his wife at Sebastopol. Arrested at Tsaritsya the figure claims fifty seven victims including surgeon Dr. Popott of Kagan. The doctor's assistant and a midwife were alleged accomplices and are imprisoned.
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Petersburg
Startlin
Sebastopol
Tsaritsya
Popott
Kagan
Two Governors Here to Participate in Formal Opening of Great Convention
Two governors attend the formal opening of a major convention in a city known as the biggest little world. An election song tribute titled Fargo's It is performed by the audience, with a chorus about Fargo and a playful nod to local beer timing and visitors. The item highlights the ceremonial start and participation by state leaders.
Popular Official of Grand Council U C T
A prominent officer of the Grand Council of the United Commercial Trades appears in coverage, identified as a leading figure within the organization. The report highlights his status and presence at a recent event, signaling ongoing activity within the council.
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Grand Council U. C. T
Ground 10 Death Under a Plow Near Minot
A Polish laborer, Steve Wasna, 21, fell under a heavy steam plow on a farm nine miles north of Minot, North Dakota, and was ground to death. Judge Murray attended the scene and moved the mangled remains to Weagant's undertaking parlors.
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Minot
N. D
Albert Suzack
Steve Wasna
Young Wasna
Judge Murray
Weagant’s
Traveling Man Rhyme Reflects Trade Roles and Demands
A humorous verse contrasts the roles of salesman ordertaker and traveling salesman. It depicts the fast pace of calling on customers, counting stock, and sending orders, ending with a boast about timing and handling conditions in business travel. The piece highlights the arc from meeting clients to reporting back.
Fargo Hosts United Commercial Travelers Opening Day
City hosts a grand opening for the United Commercial Travelers convention with sessions at Knights of Columbus hall and theater. Delegations from Minnesota North Dakota Montana and three Canadian provinces attend as Governors Burke and Eberhardt and Mayor Lovell participate in formal ceremonies.
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Vu. c. T
Knights of the Grip
Grand Council
Knights Columbus Hall
Broadway
Alentre
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ells
Minneapolia
Commercial
BL Asherman
Council of the
United Commerce
Els
Aise
Burke
Eberhardt
Gopher
Lovell
Mr. Beard
First Congregational
Heavy rain and hail sweep northern North Dakota
A June storm hit Grand Forks and surrounding towns including Langdon and Devils Lake with heavy rain and hail, two inches falling in Langdon and hailstones up to marble size at Devils Lake. The storms caused minor crop damage and no widespread destruction, with unconfirmed rumors of additional storms elsewhere. A twin boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Dehms at Northwestern hospital in Moorhead.
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Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota
Devils Lake Langdon
Langdon
Devils Lake Hall
Devils Lake
Langdon and Inkster
Prookston
Yestay
A. B. Dehms
Ae En Eee Ee Eee
Northwestern Hospital
Moorhead
Fear Boat Is A Breeder Of Revolutions
Washington June The movements of the steamer Eureka have caused concern for months. The Nicaraguan minister learned from a private source that the vessel left San Francisco around May 12 bound for Fonseca bay on the west coast of Nicaragua. He suspected a revolutionary expedition against President Diaz or possibly a revolt in Central America. The gunboat Yorktown was sent to...
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Washington
Eureka
San Francisco
Bay of Fonseca
Nicaragua
Senor Castrillo
Diaz
Yorktown
Poor Steel Trust Is Losing Grip
Judge Elbert H. Gary faced the House steel trust investigating committee to argue the United States Steel Corporation no longer controls as much U.S. business as at its 1901 peak, citing 66 percent domestic influence now and about 80 percent of export output, while denying any truth to claims of international entrenchment.
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Elbert H. Gary
House Steel Trust
United States
Teel Corporation
Ates
Gary
Theatest Corporation
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