Bickford Guilty in Embezzlement Case at North Dakota
G. L. Bickford former state treasurer was found guilty of embezzlement totaling 54.43 dollars after a nine hour jury deliberation in Washburn North Dakota. The verdict prompted defense attorney George Bangs to pledge an appeal and a retrial motion is set for August 31 with arrest of judgment discussed. The minimum sentence is one year.
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Washburn
N. C
Crawford
Tickford
G. L. Bickford
George Bangs
Bickford
Flaxton Bank
Two Robbers Rob Northbound Train Near West Fork
Two bold bandits held up a northbound passenger train near West Fork Cow Creek canyon and rifled the mail car. Messenger Robb foiled entry to the express car with threats of dynamite. registered mail pouches and the mail car safe were blown. Posses organized to pursue the robbers as details measured losses and suspects Peterson McMillan and Bickford were named in a larger state treasury probe.
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Far West
Glendale
Ore
North Merge
Tng
Beatte
San Francisco
Woat Fork
Cow Creek Canyon
Robb
West Fork
Went Fork
Corner Stone Ceremony for Plymouth Congregational Church
Fargo June 20 police arrested a man and a woman tied to a fire death at the Nardi home as a cornerstone laying for the Plymouth Congregational church proceeds at Fifth Street and University Avenue. Reverend Warner presides with Nardi's Fargo College speaker Vincenso Creegan, while Grand Lodge officials and Masons attend.
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Grand Forks
N. D
New Plymouth Congregational Church
Fifth Street
University Avenue
Tate
Warner
Chicago
Vincenso Nardi
Creegan
Fargo College
Ant
Pas Dingoetina Co
Robert Morrison
Grand Lodge
Plymouth
Warlike cargo held in port at New Orleans
Mystery over rifles and 20 800 rounds of ammunition destined for Nicaragua held in New Orleans for a week. Consul Zavala of Nicaragua and a cable from President Adolfo speak to the shipment. Central Americans believe the arms were part of a larger plan or theft investigation.
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New Orleans
Nicaragua
Zavala
Adelfo
South Dakota Man Named Envoy Extraordinary
Washington June 29 reports Evan I. Young of South Dakota was nominated to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Beuna. The nomination was sent to the Senate today.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Evan 1. Young
South Dakota
Bi partisan secrets to be disclosed at Lorimer probe
Washington June 29 The bi partisan inquiry into Lorimer brings Roger Sullivan of Illinois into the spotlight as a possible backer of Lorimer’s nomination. H H Kohlaaat defines Lorimerism as cross party cooperation for private gain. Sullivan is to testify about bi partisan financing and influence in Springfield.
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Lorimer
Washington, D. C
Lorimer Investimentiaz
Roger Sullivan
Mlinois
Boas
H. H. Kohlaaat
Chicago Record-Herald
Roger
Bullivan
Springfiel
Prominent Couple Married Today in Graceland Ceremony
Katherine Davis Brown daughter of Commander M. G. Brown and granddaughter of former Senator Henry Gassaway Davis wed Lieut. Chester B. Barnett of the third artillery U S stationed in San Antonio Texas. The noon ceremony at Graceland featured grandfathers and a rhodia chrysanthemum altar. Attendants included Elizabeth Oiliphant Elsie Price and Natalie Sutherland. The couple plan a early July home in San Antonio after a brief eastern tour.
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Elizabeth Oiliphant
New York
Elsie Price
Baltimore
Natalie Sutherland
Aikins
San Antonio
N D boys named for West Point in Washington clash
Washington June 29 Harold McGraw of Grand Forks son of Great Northern conductor W H McGraw was named by Representative Hanna to take West Point entrance exams. Gilbert J Gilles of Wahpeton and Carl Alasker of the same county named by Representatives Helgeson and Rourke as alternates. Wet sentiment noted with local votes and prohibition debate.
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Washington, D. C
Harold McGraw
Grand Forks
W. H. McGraw
Great Northern
Hanna
West Point Military Academy
Young McGraw
Grand Forks High School
St. Thomas
Gilbert J. Gilles
Wahpeton
Helgeson
West Point
Alness
Curran Rourke
Lisbon
U. 6
Rourke
Aubatitute
Oliver Rindge
Ftom
Carl ‘Alasker
Panyy-Thres
Servie
Reeper
Lake City
Tei Jag
Cen
Utah Ieee
Ri Gillen Wi
Dumas 15 Involved by Bandit in Bemidji Plot
Testimony in Bemidji links Dumas mayor of Coes Lake to a planned post office robbery and arson. Behan testified that Dumas, Smyth, Davis and others met June 14 to discuss burning Purposky building, blowing the safe and taking money, stamps and papers, with Dumas allegedly supervising. Larson, saloon owner, confirmed seeing Dumas and Davis June 14.
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Bemidji
Minn
Martin Be
Purposky
D. F. Dumas
Coes Lake
NATO Blow Era
Dumas
Beban
Mike Davia
Owen
Bemidjian
Stine
Mike Davie
Man
Smyth
Davis
Behan
Jrehad
Spooner
Dennyt “Dumas
John Larson
Hunt Murderer in Wisconsin
Superior Wis June 2 James Dagger a farmer at Poplar county who yesterday shot and killed his neighbor John Hofsted in Amorcon Supervisor is still at large near Nebagamon with a heavy rifle. Sheriff McKinnon of Raetxs leads a heavily armed posse and capture is expected soon.
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Superior
Wis
James Dagger
Poplar
Big County
John Hofsteds
Amorcon
Wisconsin
Nebagamon
Mofsted
McKinnon
Raetxs
Tarmers
New Head of World Alliance Named in Philadelphia
The Baptist World Alliance elected Rev. Dr. Stewart McArthur of New York as its head for the coming year. He is noted for vast experience, organization, and eloquence. Rumor says he may resign Calvary Church to study Russian religious conditions.
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Philadelphia
Baptist World Alliance
Stewart McArthur
New York
Calvary Church
Russia
Seamen Strike Impacts Trade As Dockers Return
Seamen unions including dockers end strike actions with crews resuming work. The stoppage disrupted distribution of American and Canadian foods, leaving quays littered with bacon cheese lard and butter while many ships tied up. Rail and shipping lines report concessions, with Cunard line expected to follow, Empress of Britain stewards back at work, and Tunisian loading resumed.
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Maverpool
Steamship Go
Nereed
London
Etrikera
Canadian Pacific Railway
Allan Lines
Cunardine
Boston
Bovic
Boevic
Fight On Pact Well Under Way
Washington June 29 The reciprocity pact faces heavy opposition as Senate debate intensifies. Gamble of South Dakota and Cummins of Iowa prepare separate remarks while Penrose pushes for unanimous consent to set a vote date on the reciprocity wool and freest bills. House agenda is light as Democratic leaders plan brief adjournments pending Senate action.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Congress
Canada
Gamble
South Dakota
Cummina
Iowa
Penrose
Finance Committee
House
Boy Who Stole $10,000 Bill Sentenced to Indefinite Term
Benson Lang, a messenger boy, admitted stealing a $10,000 bill from employers. The note was recovered. Reported from Washington on June 29, the appointment of a new postmaster was discussed in the same brief dispatch.
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Gill
New Ae
Benson ‘Lang
North Dakota Bankers condemn reciprocity pact Pushed to defeat Canada deal
The North Dakota State Bankers association convention adopted a resolution condemning a reciprocity pact with Canada by a three to one vote. The debate featured Sen Pierce of Sheldon arguing for reciprocity, and ex Lieutenant Governor Lewin challenging his figures. The convention also announced Jamestown’s success in landing the next convention and named officers and committees.
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Jamestown
North Dakota State Bankers’ Association
Canada
Congress
United States
North Lakota Bankers’ Association
Resolutions Committee
Senator Pierce
Sheldon
Batcheller
Fingal
McDowell
Thin Tlk
Lewin
Pierce
Lewis
Times May Take Over The Grand Forks Herald
Rumors say The Grand Forks Herald will consolidate with The Grand Forks Times around August or September. Geo B Winship plans retirement to California, while N B Black of The Times would become general manager of the merged newspaper. Both editions to continue with combined printing plants. editor of The Herald remains undecided.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks Times
Geo. B. Winship
The
Herald
California
N. B. Black
Times
Consolidated
Isot
Tesime
Hines Tells His Story On Lorimer Senate Plot
Edward Hines of Chicago testified before the senate committee that in May 1909 Senators Aldrich and Penrose pressed him about Illinois political maneuvering to fill the U S Senate vacancy. He said Taft favored Lorimer’s election and he and the president felt Lorimer could be chosen. Hines described discussions about the Illinois legislature and Republican party strength to support a Lorimer bid.
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Washington D. C
Edward Hines
Chicago
Lorimer
Senate Committee
United States Senate
Aldrich
Penrose
Taft
Ullnois
Hines
Preside
Ironwood Man Killed as Heat Fails Down Shaft
Ironwood Michigan on June 29 reports Alex Callum entombed after a shaft collapse or fall while work with heat failed to stop his descent. Rescue crews recovered the body as authorities investigate the incident.
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Alex Callum
Ironwood
Mich
Alex Cal
Madison Kansas Rep Defends Roosevelt Over Sugar Trust Probe
In Washington on June 29 Representative Madison of Kansas defended Theodore Roosevelt amid a House committee hearing. The defense notes Roosevelt relied on Attorney General Bonaparte for advice and there is no evidence showing improper motives in his actions regarding the sugar trust.
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Kansas
Teddy
Bonaparte
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Sugar Trust
House Committee
George H. Parle
Philadelphia
Madison
Norwegian Lutherans expand missions to Alaska India and South Africa
The Norwegian Lutheran church synod in St Paul votes to broaden expansion of mission work urging more activity in Alaska India and South Africa while noting internal disputes before final agreement on a United Lutheran church plan.
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St. Paul
Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Alaska
India
South Africa
Cas United Lutheran Church
Troops To Be Withdrawn Under Review
Uproar over troop withdrawal continues as San Eee D.C. considers June action. Debate centers on defense posture, timeline, and potential impact on security and allied operations.
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San
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