Men Return to Work Across Chicago Factories and Stores
Chicago reports a June 14 improvement in business conditions, with 12 percent fewer workers employed than a year ago. Firms plan to expand staff within sixty days, while 86 percent expect better conditions. The piece also notes public debates on governance, river safety, prohibition and education worker shortages, plus a featured account of Chicago leadership and a railway receivership plan.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Association of Commerce
Army of Uments
Munmicipal
Cooley
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
National Council of Education
United States
Wife Says Husband Nagging Led To Divorce Suit
John Riffel sues Margaret Riffel in district court claiming constant nagging and scolding, loss of authority, and unbearable cruelty since 1906. They married in 1905. he left for work in Minnesota, returned, and faced renewed abuse. He seeks divorce. she denies the accusations and is advised by counsel. The piece later shifts to a hunting excursion with wolves and utility of exterination, mentioning guides, outfits, and the Oklahoma wolf hunter Jack Abernathy as a cautionary note.
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Grand Forks
John Riffel
District Court
Margaret Riffel
Akeley
Minn
Red River Lumber Company
Brent
Grama Forks
Riffel
Skulason & Husband
J. B. Wineman
Ricel
Jack Abernathy
Roosevelt
Southwest
States
Grand Forks Democrats To Convene January Meeting
In Grand Forks on January 28 the Democratic state central committee will convene with hundreds expected. The gathering aims to apportion delegates and name delegates to the state convention and presidential electors. Prominent Democrats from outside the committee will attend, and broader campaign plans for 1908 will be discussed as North Dakota political conditions are reviewed.
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Grand Forks
Democratic State Central Committee
North Dakota
Suit Over Grain in North Dakota Case
Grand Forks January 18 Attorney Thomas Pugh of Larimore appeared before Judge C F Templeton and secured an order to show cause why the judgment in the case of Robert West acolt versus Jens J Larson should not be set aside. Pugh argues lack of jurisdiction in the trial court with about 800 dollars worth of grain involved. The order is returnable February 1 when the plaintiff must show cause why the judgment should not be vacated.
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Grand Forks
Thomas Pugh
Larimore
C. F. Templeton
Robert Westacolt
Jens J. Larson
Pugh
Templeton
War on Wolves Explored by Montreal Hunters
Montreal reports a determined drive to exterminate Quebec wolves. Canadian and U.S. sportsmen from Montreal New York Chicago and Boston converge at Nipawa as the center of operations led by an experienced wolf hunter guiding crews in a hunt to confront hungry packs in the wilds.
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Montreal
Quebec
New York
Chicago
Boston
United States
Nippawa
Rescue from wolves as Ole Olson plays horn three hours
Blaisdell North Carolina January 14 Ole Olson hiking to his claim after band practice faced three wolves that charged him He defended with a pocket knife and his horn playing for three hours until neighbors heard the commotion and rescued him He was exhausted and weak from exposure and breathless.
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Ole Olson
Blaisdell
N. C
Thieves Arrested in Valhalla Jewelry Store Break In
Village marshal of St. Vincent Minn captured robbers who broke into a Valhalla North Dakota jeweler shop. Jewelry recovered includes three heavy watches and burglar tools with dynamite sticks and fuse. Detectives say the gang sought to rob North Dakota and northern Minnesota sites. extradition to Beismarck ND pursued. Officials photograph suspects for statewide distribution.
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North Dakota
Crawford
Pinkerton Agency
Bismarck
N. D
Minnesota
Couple elope Mrs Graves of Bismarck to press desertion charge
Mrs Graves of Bismarck intends to file desertion charges against her husband Charles Graves after they eloped with Mrs Miller to the coast. Sheriff McGillis brought the pair back from Dickinson and more action may follow including adultery charges from Miller.
Land Office Busy at Minot N D as 1907 tallies stun
The United States land office in Minot North Dakota reports 1907 handling a record volume with 5 872 proofs and 1 810 filings. Daily proofs average over 17 with January and February projected at 40 per day to aid settlers buying stock and machinery. Six clerks manage the workload amid limited appropriations.
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Minot
North Dakota
United States Land Office
United States
Register McGahan
Interior Department
National Treasury
U. S. Land Office
N. D
Gronna Lauds Banking Depositors Protection Measure
Representative Gronna of North Dakota welcomes a provision in Mr. Fowler’s asset currency bill to protect national bank depositors. He recalls opposing doubts two years ago and notes the House now backs similar legislation, hoping for action this session.
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Washington
Gronna
North Dakota
Fowler
Committee On
Banking and Currency
Gronnu
Buford Man Arrested in Minot Mailing Obscene Postcard
Buford merchant G. C. Meltzer was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Stout on a charge of mailing non mailable matter. He posted $500 bond to secure his appearance before the federal court after mailing an obscene postage card in Minot on January 18.
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Minot
North Dakota
G. C. Meltzer
Buford
United States
Stout
Melzer
States Aid Grants To North Dakota High Schools
Superintendent Stockwell releases a statement on high schools classified for state aid after the State High School Board October meeting. First class lines include Casselton Page Eilendale Towner Crystal. Second class lists Churches Ferry Gibsby Granville Inkster Leeds Reynolds Rugby Velva Webster Courtenay Milner Aneta Buffalo Steele Washburn Forest River Milton. Third class covers Churches Ferry Gibsby...
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Supt
Stockwell
Casselton
Eilendale
Page
Towner
Crystal
Ferry
Gibsby
Granville
Inkster
Leeds
Reynolds
Rugby
Velva
Webster
Courtenay
Milner
Aneta
Buffalo
Steele
Washburn
Forest River
Milton
Market Report Summary for Minneapolis Chicago and Duluth Grains
Minneapolis wheat and Chicago futures show small gains and firm closes across May contracts. Prices for corn oats flax and barley edge higher with mixed highs and lows, while cash markets list several bid offers and arrivals for northern wheat durum and rye.
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Minneapolis
Chicago Osts
Chicago Park
Duluth
Senate Hearing on McCumber Grain Inspection Bill
Washington January 18 senator McCumber's agriculture committee began hearings on a bill to inspect and grade grain entering the state commerce. Representatives from the Boston Chamber of Commerce and Philadelphia opposed, arguing that states alone should conduct such operations.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Commercial Exchange
Otf
Valley City Normal Notes
Valley City Normal notes describe bookkeeping classes using corridor tables in the lower hall awaiting the new auditorium. Prof Curtis will move classes to the old chapel. trustees Reed and Brownson visited the chapel and attended classes. Grace Holcomb of Minot was called home due to her father’s illness. Eleanor Dougherty, retiring president of the students self-government association, outlined the association’s work at chapel. Each class nominated a three member nominating committee for upcoming elections to be held next week.
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Curtis
W. R. Reed
E.R. Brownson
Board of Trustees
Chapel
Grace Holcomb
Minot
Eleanor Dougherty
Students’ Self Government Association
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Palace
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Agamemnon
Germany
James Hamilton Lewis
Anyine
Avfferson Davis
Tryin
Uie Norwegian Uiversity
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Tewis
Wirghtia
Danville
Virginin
Alna Mater
Georgia
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Col
F. V. Abbott
St. Paul
Mississippi
Carrie Nation
Oth Sicies
Alabama
Ohio Vigilance Bureau
Texas
St. Louis
Excise
Cleveland
Toledo
Decatur
New Orleans
Cuicagoeat
A. D B. Stickney
Minenegota
Taugat
Nubuque
Kansas City
Stickney
John Altfe
Canada
Bistmarck
Minot Land Office
Homestead
Williston
Buford, N. D
Market Report
M'Cumber Bill
Valley City Normal
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