Johnson Bolts Convention Ends in a Turmoil at Grand Forks
The insurgent convention at Grand Forks collapsed into a heated pow wow as M N Johnson of Petersburg retired with 65 supporters leaving Marshall and his allies to nominate. Judge Lauder accused Marshall of packing the gathering while Stockwell tried to calm the ruckus.
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Grand Forks
N. D
M. N. Johnson
Petersburg
United States
Johnson
Engerud
Marshall
Lauder
Stockwell
B. G. Skulagon
Rockefeller Says Worst Is Over In Financial Crisis
In New York at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller stated the worst of the financial crisis is over though effects will linger. He cited lack of confidence as a key cause and defended President Roosevelt's trust policy while noting foreseen difficulties unless measures were taken.
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John D
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Rockefeller
Anic
Roosevelt
Crosby Fire Put Out in Narrow Williams County Escape
Crosby, Nov. 27. Sweepage from a gasoline lighting plant sparked fire in the draperies of R. R. Herring’s store. Prompt use of a chemical extinguisher likely saved the town, with only minor damage. Water shortage and the town’s closeness highlighted the danger, spurring steps to install full firefighting equipment.
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Williams County
Crosby
R. R. Herring
No More Funds for Farm Loans
Fargo reports the board of university and school lands has received farm loan applications totaling 200000 to 300000 dollars under a modified plan after a constitutional amendment. Funds are expected to run dry once applications are filed or granted. Sales of school lands were halted this fall, reducing cash, with resumption not before next spring and likely not before next fall. Payments due on former sales will add little extra cash to the board.
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Fargo
Board of University and School Lands
Judge Burke Secures Grand Jury in ManDan Court
In ManDan district court Judge Burke formed a 23 member grand jury after jurors were challenged and excused. It is confidently expected indictments will be returned against blind piggers with convictions to follow.
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Bismarck
Burke
Mandan
Masons elect officers in Minot lodge meeting
Minot's Star in the West No. 33 A F and A M held its annual meeting with officer elections. Washful Master J M Wilson Benlor Warden H Bycreum Janior Warden N E B Ellsworth Treasurer John McJannett Secretary Hitar Muus were chosen.
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Minot
North Dakota
Masonic Lodge
Star In the
Ward County gets the state treasurer post vote
Delegates at a reform convention voiced Ward County as the state treasurer pick though no candidate was named. J M Devine argued the insurgent group acted to unite Republicans and avoid multiple county contenders. A lengthy platform urged Roosevelt’s trust regulation, prohibition enforcement, labor protections, tariff revision, stronger corporate oversight, bank deposit insurance, anti gambling in agriculture, and federal control of grain grading.
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Lia Follette
la Follette
Trovanten
Fargo
Ward County
J. M. Devine
Marshall
United States
Oakes
Minot
North Dakota
Devine
M. N. Johnson
B. G. Skulason
Engerud
Trovateen
Mr. Devine
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Pew
Federation
Association of Cooperative
Congress
Boards of Trade
Demand for Poultry In United States Wheat Crop Value
Demand for poultry products in the United States equals the annual value of the wheat crop. North Dakota has paid only slight attention to its poultry resources so far, with ongoing neglect of potential gains.
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United States
North Dakota
Ticket for Corpse in Train Ticket Oddity
A Grand Forks to St Paul night train tale recounts three tickets issued by the conductor. The auditor finds two passengers located, while a third ticket is for a corpse in the baggage car bound for Chicago. The discovery leaves the auditor embarrassed and retreating.
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Grand Forks
St. Paul
Crookstone
Chicago
Military Ball in Minot a Successful Evening
The Minot North Dakota military ball at the opera house drew large attendance and praise. Red white and blue bunting decorated the venue as the concert orchestra played. Adjutant General Poole led the grand march with Mrs J J Coyle, followed by Capt Blakey Maj Persons and their ladies, then officers and privates danced until the late hour. The event closed with Home Sweet Home and marks the second annual ball with hopes for future gatherings.
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Minot
North Dakota
Opera House
Poole
J. J. Coyle
Blakey
Killed at Mine in Kenmare North Dakota
Frank Battcer about thirty was killed instantly yesterday afternoon at the Electric mine in Kenmare when a bed of coal fell on him as he worked. He left a widow and child living in Minot. Details remain sparse as the accident is being investigated.
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Kenmare
North Dakota
Frank Battcer
Battcers
Minot
Itta
Roosevelt Polices Loom Over New Congress Session
New York reports the sixtieth Congress will convene on Monday as President Roosevelt’s message signals major policy debates. Currency reform, antitrust updates, federal licenses for interstate business, tax changes, land policy, and immigration education tests shape the agenda, with Cannon set to resume the speakership.
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New York
Roosevelt
Lkely
Theodore Roosevelt
Pacific
Panama
Woman in Des Lacs confined after failed suicide
Mrs Mollienkof of Des Lacs, after a prior release three weeks earlier, was sent to the James town insane asylum today. She was found last Friday at home with a throat cut, indicating an attempted suicide. She has several adult children.
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Minot
North Dakota
Mollienkof
Des Lacs
Jamestown
Poor external part hides beauty a rose of grace
Reynale Smith Pickering reflects in the October Delineator on how a barren surface may conceal noble humanity. The piece marvels at the nobler nature and truer heart found beneath worn exteriors, suggesting divinely willed beauty amid hardship.
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Reynale Smith Pickering
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A. O. Young
Valley City
H. T. Helgeson
Muton
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H. Hendeke
W. L. Stockwell
Gratton
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
Judge Lauder
Masons
Star N of West Lodge
Agricultural College
Agricultural College Experiment Station
LJ. A. Shepperd
O. W. Dulles
North Dakota Agricultural College
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