Chance to Defeat Reciprocity Grows in Senate Turmoil
Washington June 22 opponents of Canadian reciprocity cheer as the Senate opens the tariff question and overhauls the wool schedule. North Dakota delegation and Northwest members foresee better odds to defeat reciprocity, while the Senate finance committee moves to consider free list bills along with reciprocity, but reports them unfavorably.
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Congréss
North Dakota
Congress
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Canada
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House of Representatives
Finance Committee
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Penrose
Newman Free Man in Indian Murder Trial Plea
Samuel Newman, a Gros Ventre Indian, is freed after a defense claiming the shooting of his cousin Roa coe Conklin on the Fort Berthold reservation was accidental. Attorney W R Lovell argued the act resulted from intoxication, and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty after a brief deliberation.
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Samuel Newman
Vetres
Newman
W. R. Lovell
Barrster
Lovett
Northwestern Synod Opens Twenty First Annual Convention
The Northwestern synod of the English Lutheran church began its twenty first annual convention in this city at St. Mark's church with over 150 delegates from Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota and eastern Montana. President Rev A J Reichert of Red Wing Minn preached the opening sermon after a confessional service and Holy Communion. Continued on Page Seven.
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English Lutheran Church
St. Mark's Church
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
A. J. Reichart
Red Wing
Minn
Mr. Reichert
Girl on Witness Stand Tells of Absolute Life Cult
Chicago June 22 Mildred Bridies a 17 year old girl associated with Evelyn Arthur Lee founder of the Absolute Life cult testified she lived in Bee s temple with parental consent. On the stand she answered questions in the cult vernacular and contradicted prior statements while a large crowd filled the courtroom awaiting Mona Rees testimony.
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Chicago
Mildred Bridies
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Absolute Life Cult
Bee
Lea
Dutty
Mona Rees
Honore
Hanna tackle on surface rights for coal lands bill
Congress member LB Hanna discusses a new bill to grant settlers surface rights to coal lands within the Berthold reservation. He says the lands will open for homesteading with registration beginning Aug 14 for about three weeks, urging full rights for settlers while government retains coal rights. The measure has interior department endorsement and aims to cover contingencies for open lands and geology surveys.
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Fort Berthold
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Government Land Office
Dow
Fisher
Interior Department
Congress
Whidden
Ie Francis
Bureau of Indian Tones
Berthold
Chicago Editor Hinman Testifies in Lorimer Inquiry
George W. W. Hinman editor of The Chicago Inter-Ocean testified as the first witness before the senate committee investigating Senator Lorimer's election. He stated he was a close Lorimer friend, never received money for the election, and had not discussed contributions or a jack-pot with anyone. Former Governor Yates and Ex-Senator Hopkins pressed to be heard as the session continued.
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Washington
George W. W. Hinman
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Senate Committee
Lorimer
Hinman
Wis
Dillingham
Yates
Illinois
Hopkins
Marble
Rainy spell boosts farmers across western North Dakota counties
Weather bulletin reports several days of heat followed by heavy general rain from Medors to Bowman and Hettinger through Adame and Billings counties. A robust shower last night and this morning encouraged farmers across the region, with the statewide rainfall covering the northern Billings county area as well.
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Hettinger
Adame
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Billings County
Nelson Store Cloned After Store Death Incident
The Nelson and Ashland grocery store on Ninth Street north will be cloned from an afternoon until Saturday morning schedule following the death of J. M. Nelson in an incident described as a solo dive.
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Nelson Store
Nelson & Ashland
Ninth Street North
Yue Solo Dive
J. M. Nelson
Coronation Oath Read At Ceremony
The archbishop of Canterbury administered the coronation oath, declaring the sovereign’s commitment to rule with justice. A formal ceremonial backdrop followed as attendees observed the historic rite.
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Ganterbury
American Seamen to Follow Lead of British Strikers
Matthew Tearle, secretary for America of the National Seamen and Firemen's union of Great Britain, will head the strike on this side of the Atlantic. The action could halt all trans Atlantic passenger lines and complicate bringing American tourists back after the coronation.
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Matthew Tearle
America
National Seamen & Firemen's Union of
Great Britain
Atlantic
United States
Damaging Testimony on Bonds and Cash Shuffle
A North Dakota court hears testimony about bonds replacing cash and the six week delay in processing a state treasurer draft. Mrs Ellen Mitchell admits Poole involvement but says she acted under an investigating committee’s orders. Witness J Bell connects Waseca Hall’s $25,000 surety to government bonds and a matching draft, with six weeks before approval.
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Ellen Mitchell
Poole
Bickford
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Sho
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J. Bell
First National Bank of
Bismarck
Waseca Hall Insurance Co
Minnesota
Pat
Drowning Claims Valley City Youth at Shaycane River
Homer Jensen twenty two year old son of Andrew Jensen a retired merchant from McHenry drowned yesterday afternoon in the Shaycane River while swimming. He was with his mother and sisters who witnessed the accident but could not help. The body was recovered two hours later. He had just entered his senior year and attended the University of Minnesota.
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Homer Jensen
Andrew Jensen
McHenry
Feomtiy
Fle Mothar
Sleters
U. of
Mina
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsinn
Farlin Q. Ball
Chicago
Ifty
Charles BR. van Hise
Wis .Consin University
Booze Scalded In Wreck On Central Vermont Line
A crash on the Central Vermont line early today between the Boston and Maine express and a local train caused dozens of crates of alcohol to spill and be damaged near Randolph Vermont. No serious injuries were reported and investigators began clearing wreckage.
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Boston and
Maine Express
Boeton
World Leaders Attend Glorious London State Event
London thronged with nearly seven thousand guests from many nations as J Pierpont Morgan and President Taft party attended a grand royal ceremony. Mrs Taft wore a white gown with brilliante beads, Miss Taft in white tulle with pink embroidery, while Morgan wore black velvet court attire with a sword.
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Chas. P. Taft
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mrs. Taft
Mies Taft
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Taft
Americans at the Coronation Observed in London
King George V was crowned in a ceremony marked by medieval splendor as Americans, led by Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Special Envoy Ino Hammond, attended along with many U.S. spouses of English peers. The procession drew vast crowds and a worldwide homage, ending with a bright Buckingham Palace return. Continued on Page Four.
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George V
England
America
Whitelaw Reid
Ino
Hays Hammond
Charles P. Taft
Taft
London
Hanover
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British Empire
Rosebud land opening planned near October first
Washington reports the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota will be opened to settlement with a formal drawing to begin on October 27. The notice signals a major expansion of homestead opportunities amid ongoing government land policy initiatives.
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Washington
Rosebud
South Dakota
Taft Sugar Inquiry Studied by House Committee
Washington June 2 The conference between the Michigan beet sugar men and President Taft then secretary of war held in Washington prior to the 1908 campaign became the subject of inquiry before the house investigation committee. GB Warren president of Michigan Sugar Refining denied
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Michigan
Taft
House
GB. Warren
Michigan Sugar Refining
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