North Dakota Implement Dealers Elect Officers
D G McIntosh of St Thomas is elected president of the North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Implement Dealers' association with Paul Allen of Jamestown as vice president. The annual meeting in Fargo was accepted, with Grand Forks hosting next year. The secretary reports on the Implement Dealers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. profits, losses, and good financial strength amid a difficult year for North Dakota insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
D. G. McIntosh
St. Thomas
Pembina County
North Dakota
Minnesota
Paul Allen
Jamestown
John R. Jones
Hankinson
Frank Lynch
Fargo
Duis
R. A. Kirk
St. Paul
W. L. Martin
Soo Railway
G. A. Bangs
Implement Dealers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co
G. BE. Duis
Implement Dealers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Tsat Cnr
Good Financelal Coalition
Tam Nin
Implement Dealers’ Association
Mutual Fire Minsurance Company
Northern League Magnates Plan Four Club Circuit
Fargo reports a reorganized Northern League to include Brandon Winnipeg on the Canadian side and Fargo Duluth on this side with Superior dropped. Duluth Winnipeg Brandon and Fargo are ready to field teams as officers are to be elected tomorrow. Local business support and fan interest rise as Duluth and Winnipeg teams near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Duluth
Brandon
Winnipeg
Crookston
Grand Parks
Messrs
Price Camitsch
Stern
Head of the Lakes
Price and
Camitsch
Fana
Republican Presidential Campaign Simmering
Washington February 4 With Shaw out of a job and entering the political arena Hughes an avowed candidate Cannon nominated by Routel of Illinois and Taft elected in White House view politics on the Republican side are lively. Democratic side Henry Watterson expects Bryan as the Democratic nominee and winner while Grosvenor forecasts Bryan not getting the first place. Others favor Johnson or Gray and a dark horse may carry the ticket after heated preparations before June and July conventions. Roosevelt may replace Leely as secretary. Leely may resign by March 4 1909 to become a street railroad magnate. War department weighs steamship operation by the United States Panama Railroad line and a possible two to three freighters plying Panama to San Francisco. North Dakota flax sample shows promise for paper and tests look favorable for using flax pulp in paper production amid high North Dakota taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
Hughes
Cannon
Routel
Illnois
Taft
Gen. Grosvenor
Ohio
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Gray
Delaware
Daniel
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Leely
Loeb
Tost
Uncle Sam
War Department
White House
Panama Railroad Company
Pacific Ocean
Panaama
San Francisco
New York
Colon
United States
Panama
Ines
Flax Makes Fine Paper In Minot Report
Commercial Club hears encouraging report from expert that a fine grade of paper can be produced from flax. Further experiments to be conducted to test viability and quality. Local business leaders discuss potential industrial use and economic impact in Minot, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Minot
North Dakota
Father of Rockefeller Paid 37 for Expensive Telegraph Message
Grand Forks dispatch reports W W Peean recalling a Larimore telegraph office incident involving Dr Levingston, Park River resident and alleged Rockefeller father. The message to Cleveland cost 37 dollars, paid by Levingston from a fat wallet, though recipient or exact addressee remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park River
Rockefeller
Grand Forks
W. W. Peean
Dr. Levingston
Doin D. Rockefeller
Bit. Fegan
Great Northern Railway
Larimore
Cleveland
Ghech
Mr. Fegan
John D. Rockefeller
Suffragists Hold New York Convention and Parade Plan
In New York City a fifth annual meeting of the New York City Federation of Women’s Clubs debated equal rights and endorsed a national parade. Mrs Rorman Wells urged a large public demonstration through major streets with women from all classes and working women, marching on foot to press for suffrage, with plans for meetings along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hotel Astoria
New York City
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
East Side
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Rorrman Wells
Tondon
Mrs. Wells
England
Evidence Ties Levingston to Rockefeller Identity at Park River
Minneapolis Feb 7 A long report alleges Dr William Levingston and Dr William A Rockefeller were the same person. It cites banker George Towle and others in Park River, Fargo and Minneapolis discussing deeds, homesteads, and a photograph of Rockefeller with Levingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millreenpolis
Whe
AL Rockefeller
New York
Farker
John QW
Willaim Levingsaony
Park Wiser
George W. Towle
Northwestern National Life Bat
Minneapolis
Nathin
Bank of
Park River
Lewarg
Laslusston
William A. Rockefeller
Levingston
McClure
Willian A. Rockefeller
John 1
Standard Oil Company
Towle
Robert Arnell
Parke River
John D. Rockefeller
Mutual Reserve in Session Postponed By Court Order
Policyholders of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance faced a heated proxy campaign as the adjourned December 10 meeting was postponed by court order. The proxy list includes Edmond F. Noel Joseph W. Hymans Julius Mayer William Hepburn Russell Lamar C. Quinter and William D. Robinson. The accompanying statement urges policyholder interests be protected by selecting these men to push for a satisfactory adjustment amid ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Life Insurance Company
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Edmond F. Noel
Mississippi
Joseph W. Hymans
Louisiana Lovse of Representatiils
Julius Mayer
State of
New York
William Hepburn Russel
City of New York
Lamar C. Quinter
New Orleans
William D. Robinson
New Orleans Picayune
Farmer Poisoning Prank Nearly Kills Cavalier County Man
John Spenst of Moscow township Cavalier county bought Aquor in Langdon and on returning home near Munish stopped to treat friends. One party member swapped his whiskey with poison. Spenst drank a bitter sip and fainted later after a small swallow. He was saved after doctor intervention. The bottle was sent for analysis to determine possible antidotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliver County
John Spenst
Moscow Township
Cavalier County
Langdon
Munish
Spenst
Dr. Magan
Northern Pacific Bridge Plans Reported From Williston
Reports from Williston indicate Northern Pacific engineers are sounding the river to locate a solid foundation for a bridge. The river bottom in the area is described as shifty clay, and a coal gemn may be needed to stabilize the foundation. The movement suggests the north branch from Mandan is heading toward Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Mandan
N. PD
Rogetta
Northern Pacific
Mandan Ia
Adrift With Four Babies in Minot Inspires Rescue Efforts
A distressed mother, Anna William, traveling with four daughters aged one to six, arrived in Minot on the way to St. Paul. Special Agent Welch and Judge Murray aided her, raising funds to purchase tickets while observers noted the children’s mischievous antics. Local reports also note ongoing confusion regarding Ivey Bronson and a separate basketball game between Minot and Rugby, with Minot claiming both boys and girls wins amid disputes over time-keeping and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Novi
Dakota
Anna Willium
William
Medicine Hat
Canada
St. Paul
Soo Depot
Welch
Murray
Windsor Wales
Edie
Aley
Windsor
Bey
St. Pal
Minot and
Rugby
Baskeval
Minot Boys
Minot Gins
Ogy Boys
Toughy
Meg
Faighy
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G McIntosh
Northern League
Superior
Brgan
North Daknes
Nak
T Ie
John
Wormer
GE Loven
Wiliam A. Rockefeller
William Livingston
Judge Murray
Mer
Ivey Bronson
Donnybrook
Montana
Ivey
Magic City
Ward County Hospital
Murses
Iervey
Hin
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