Great Northern Train No. 29 Crashes Open Switch Freight
Great Northern Train No. 29 plowed into an open switch wrecking freight cars and tipping the locomotive. Engineer Mullally jumped to safety suffering head and facial injuries, while fireman Belle and other crew were hurt. A deputy sheriff and investigators began inquiries as the wreck halted further travel.
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Northern
University of North Daion
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Mulally
Evi
Belle
C. T. Devlin
Andrew P. Halvoreer
Great Northern’ Action
Hergan
Norherm
North Dakota Illiteracy Count From 1988 Census
The 1988 census reports 9 937 persons ages ten and over in North Dakota unable to write. Of these, 235 are native whites, 27 foreign or mixed parentage, 7 238 foreign born, and 1 344 Indians. The illiteracy rate is 3.1 percent, down from 5.1 in 1911.
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Washington
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Dakotia
Dems Propose Repeal of All Special Taxes in Tax Revision
Washington September 29. Democratic finance committee members offer amendments to the Republican tax bill. Proposals include retention of the corporation stock tax and repeal of special taxes on brokers theaters circuses automobile buses shooting galleries and similar levies. Other plans call for repealing wage and excise taxes while preserving wealth taxes, with a proposed tax schedule rising to 52 percent on incomes above 500000.
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Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Senate
Unitedates
Sople
Follette
Japan Rejects Scrapping Demands at Washington Talks
Tokyo reports indicate Japan will not permit scrapping of the twenty-one demands and opposes interference over China policy. A state move to restrict armament talks is proposed, with navy plans awaiting cabinet review and potential agreement with major powers.
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Associated Press
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Armarhent
Ber
Bond Sale Announcement Reflects North Dakota State Finances
Announcement from the Bank of North Dakota states it has sold about 2,000,000 dollars worth of bonds and can pay roughly 182,000 dollars of registered checks some outstanding since June. It notes the bank borrowed 600,000 dollars last month, insufficient to cover all payments due, and criticizes the Nonpartisan League administration for the insolvent state finances. The piece urges public action, citing the recall election set for October 25.
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Bank of North Dakota
Asu Remist
Nonpartisan League
Bank of ‘North Dakota
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Herald
Ptate
Bape
Uucition
Hance
Coanteer Fire Department
Treasese
North Dakota
Accee
Swanoces
Es Ier
Strike vote counting to be completed this afternoon
Chicago September 29 counting of the strike ballots of 189000 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen members was set for this afternoon. Reports show majorities in favor ranging from 90 percent on some roads to over 80 percent on others. Officers and general chairmen planned to meet and decide on walkout if key locals approve.
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Brotherhood of Railway Trainiew
W. G. Lee
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Ie Onarn
Cargpine JB & Roote
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Leo
Els
Met
Navé
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Brotherhood
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Switchmen's Union of North America
Pilcher Elected Commander of G. A. R.
Pilcher of Brooklyn New York was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at its fifty fifth encampment in Indianapolis. He succeeds William A Ketcham of Indianapolis and is past commander of the New York department.
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Lewis
Pilcher
Brooklyn
N. Y
Grand Army of the Republic
William A. Ketcham
Department of New York
Independents Meet Tonight At City Hall
Initial steps for a connective recall campaign will be taken at a meeting at 6 o'clock tonight in the city hall chamber. All Independents of Grand Forks willing to participate are urged to attend.
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Grand Forks
Emul Council
Wanderer to hang Friday amid pardon board ruling
Springfield reports Carl Wanderer will hang Friday after Governor Small accepted the pardon board’s recommendation, refusing clemency and affirming the court verdict. Weather notes Minnesota, frost in low lands, cooler in east regions. North Dakota fair with minor frost risk tonight and Friday.
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Carl Wanderer
Small
Pardon Board
Seid
Tam
Minnesota
North Dakota
Missing Auto Found Under Straw Stack
An automobile owned by Andrew Wizness of Mekinock was stolen from a garage street the night Mrs. Blooma Bel ner was murdered and found today under a straw stack on a farm nine miles east and one mile north of East Grand Forks. Reward of 700 dollars offered for the arrest and conviction of Mrs. Seliger’s killer. governor asked for state reward. no new clues reported. A suspect from Devils Lake remains in custody. Also, the cruiser Richmond was launched at Cramp shipyard with Mrs. Elizabeth Strother Scott as sponsor.
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Mekinock
Ras
Blooma Belner
East Grand Forka
Sane Lee
Grund Iigabline
Algist Guying
Devils Lake
Philadelphia
Richmond
Cramp
Mres
Elizabeth Strother Scott
Virginia
Rain Delays Hit Canadian Farms Across Weeks
Rain continues to hinder farm work in Canada slowing threshing and field tasks. Partial garbled notes mention Winniper and Meehan in relation to delays through Tuesday night, with references to weather and field activity contributing to slowed harvest progress.
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Canada
Sinn Fein Leaders Invited to London Conference
London notes invite Sinn Fein to attend a conference in London on October 11. Lloyd George says Ireland cannot separate from the British Empire and must seek self government within the dominions. He says further talks are best by conference not letters, and renews invitation to De Valera’s delegates.
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Associated Press
Sinn Fein
Ramona de Valera
Lloyd George
Dublin
de Valera
Ireland
Inverness
Fae “Baaia
Republicans Move to Delay New Senate Cloture Rule
Washington report says Republican senators reached a general understanding to hold in abeyance the proposal for a new cloture rule to curb debate until after the tax bill and peace treaties are disposed of. They will continue campaigning for support but yield to requests to avoid obstructing the tax measure and treaties.
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Washington
Senate
North Dakota Legion at convention faces deficit
At Jamestown on September 8 delegates to the third annual North Dakota state convention passed a resolution to press for enactment by the next legislative assembly aimed at suppressing the I W W threat. The department reports a current surplus of 1800 dollars but a total of unpaid bills and notes payable around 2800, with a year’s deficit near 4000 dollars and three months remaining in the year.
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American Legion
Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Update in San Francisco
San Francisco on September 29 press reports say Ressoe Fatty Arbuckle faces a manslaughter charge connected to actress Rappe. A preliminary hearing ended with reduced counts and a grand jury may indict, while officials consider pursuing actions on Delmont allegations.
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Brady
Delmont
Lamaros
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Potior
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Lomer
Larry ST. John
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