Blaisdell to Seek Reelection as Secretary of State
Bismarck N D Jan 17 Alfred Blaisdell announces he will run again for secretary of state not for Congress. The move follows Grenna choosing reelection for the U S Senate. Blaisdell, the youngest secretary of state, has made a strong record and would be a formidable candidate if Gronna pursued the Senate.
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Blaisdell
Bismarck
N. D
Alfred Blazedell
Congress
Grenna
United States Senate
Gronna
Smallpox Epidemic Over at Devils Lake Deaf School
The smallpox outbreak at the Devils Lake Deaf School ended after two months, with quarantine lifted. Fifteen cases were reported, the school newspaper Banner served as a hospital temporarily and suspended publication, now reopened. Superintendent Bangs is credited for managing the response.
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Devils Lake
Banner
Bangs
Cattle Disease Report Reprint Proposal by Senator McCumber
Senator McCumber introduces a joint resolution to reprint a special report on cattle diseases. The original edition is exhausted and the plan would fund $60,000 to produce 1,000 updated copies for stock raisers in the middle and far western states.
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Washington
McCumber
Williams 18 killed at Gainsborough
Minot North Dakota January 17 Mr Williams son of Mrs Mark Whalen was accidentally killed at Gainsborough Canada by a comrade named McCormick The telegram said to Mrs Whalen who has gone to the scene Williams lived in Minot and worked at Scofield s livery barn His father Mark Whalen was murdered in Canada on the seventh of last November Williams was about twenty years old.
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Minot
North Dakota
Williams
Mark Whalen
Gainsborough
Canada
Eeemick
Whalen
Willams
Scofield
Blaze Starts in Livery Barn Seventeen Horses Burned
Fire broke out in the livery barn owned by Blaze and Bucks in Crosby North Dakota on January 17. Seventeen horses perished as flames spread too quickly to rescue them. The blaze marks the fourth fire in two months, with one almost destroying the town before being contained by turning out outbuildings.
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Crosby, N. D
Blaze & Bucks
Sixth Annual North Dakota Veterinarians Session Opens
Fargo January 15 Veterinarians from North Dakota attend the sixth annual session at North Dakota Agricultural College. The forenoon address by President Dr Crewe of Devils Lake reviewed the past year and outlined future work. Seven papers on Swamp Fever Mallein Test Milk Inspection Pus in the Guttural Pouches Tetanus were scheduled with officers to be elected at session end. Clinics tomorrow will fill the day with various topics and demonstrations drawing broad attention.
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Fargo
North Dakota
State Association
North Dakota Agricultural College
Crewe
Devils Lake
D. Fisher
Hope
N.D
Ly van Es
Agricultural College
J. W. Robinson
Coleharbor
E. J. Davidson
Grand Forks
A.C
Gas Starts Fire Destroys Napoleon Home
Sylvia Thompson the section foreman at Napoleon lost his home and belongings in a fire caused by gasoline fumes. An open can filled the house, an explosion followed as Thompson attempted to tend the blaze, burning his night clothes. His wife wrapped him in a blanket to save him and was burned. she sought aid at a neighbor’s. The couple, newly married, have support from locals. Thompson remains in critical but hopeful condition.
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Bismaien
Jad
Sylvia Thompson
Napoleon
Thompson
Thompsons
Bismarck Elopers Caught on Northern Pacific Train
Charles Graves a local painter and Mrs Dominick Miller eloped westward on Saturday night and were taken from the Northern Pacific train at Dickinson by the sheriff on orders from Bismarck. Graves claims they merely met by chance while Miller, upset with her husband, sought to go to the coast. Miller’s husband calls it a good rid dance and Graves leaves a young wife and child. The sheriff plans to bring them back to Bismarck.
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Bismarck
N. D
Charles Graves
Dominick Miller
Northern Pacific
Dickinson
McGillis
Graves
Miller
Dog Runs His Face in Cincinnati
Artist Joan Rettig returns from Holland to Cincinnati and praises her intelligent dog that learns where meat and sweets are sold. The dog visits markets and bakeries on cue, paws the counter, stands on hind legs, and barks for service. He selects cakes by taste, signaling approval with a bark. Janette will cover meals during the owners’ absence.
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Cincinnati
Joan Rettig
Holland
Janette
America
Fire costs road $573 in school district suit
In Lakota North Dakota January 15 the Cleveland school district won a verdict of 573 dollars against Great Northern railway for damage to trees claimed to be caused by a spark from an engine. The suit sought 800 dollars. Chester Myer pleaded guilty to issuing fraudulent checks and received a one year sentence in the Bismarck penitentiary.
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Lakota
N. D
Cleveland
Great Northern Railway
Great Northern
Chester Myer
Aneta
Bismarck
Spalding Candidate for Fargo Supreme Bench Nomination
A Fargo Bar Association committee urged Justice Spalding to run for the supreme bench. After reviewing the petition and arguments, he consented to be a candidate. The petition includes names of Fargo Grand Forks Bismarck and Wahpeton attorneys. signatures and reply will be published later.
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Committee
Fargo Bar Association
Fargo
Justice Spalding
Supreme Bench
Hames
Grand Forks
Bismarck
Wahpeton
N. D. Democrats Hold Fargo Conference on Campaign
A Fargo conference of North Dakota Democratic leaders discussed the next campaign on January 14. Plans for central committee meeting sites caused confusion with Fargo Grand Forks and Grand Forks considered for conventions. No endorsements were made though favored gubernatorial bid by Governor Burke and possible U S Senate and Congress candidates were debated, including Colonel Benton of Fargo as a potential first-position nominee.
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Fargo
Central Committee
Grand Parks
Grand Forks
Burke
United States Senate
Congress
Benton
Far Ko
Johnson Talks to Insurgents in Fargo Supporters Pledge Backing
Former Congressman M. N. Johnson of Petersburg visited Fargo on January 14 and conferred with insurgent supporters. His backers say his candidacy is thriving and that if the election were held today he would win three insurgent votes to Marshall's two.
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Fargo
M. N. Johnson
Petersburg
Johnson
Marshall
Bryan's Dollar Dinner in Lincoln to Feature Bryan
Final preparations for the Democratic dollar dinner in Lincoln Nebraska set for tomorrow night. About 1500 plates prepared and many prominent Democrats from across states expected to attend. Speakers include Governor Broward of Florida Governor Hassell of Oklahoma ex Senator Patterson of Denver Jerry Sullivan of Des Moines and Henry Warren of Indianapolis with arrangements by Chairman Allen of the state committee.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
N. B. Broward
Florida
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Thomas M. Patterson
Denver
Colo
Jerry B. Sullivan
Des Moines
Henry Warren
Indianapolis
Chairman Allen
Democratic State Committee
Tri-State Grain and Stock Growers convention opens in Fargo
In Fargo North Dakota farmers and agricultural officials from North and South Dakota and Minnesota gather for the Tri State Grain and Stock Growers convention extending through the week. Speakers include Dr. W H Wiley chief chemist at Washington and President James J Hill. Other talks cover Education of the Farm Boy by J W Olson Tuberculosis in Cattle by Dr L Van Es What North Dakota Offers to the Public by W S Gilbreath and The Future Wheat Supply of the United States by E B Parker.
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Fargo
N. D
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Grain and Stock Growers’ Convention
W. H. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Washington
James J. Hill
J. W. Olson
L. van Es
North Dakota
W. 8. Gilbreath
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
United States
EB. C. Parker
Minnesota Agricultural College
Chattahooche Pill Mixers Second Georgia Florida Medical Meet
Leading physicians from Georgia Alabama and Florida gather in Columbus for the second annual Chat tahoochie Valley Medical and Surgical association convention. Dr J A Goggans of Alexander City Alabama serves as president. A featured automobile run with Columbus Automobile association guests is planned, with doctors ready for emergencies en route.
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Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Chattahoochie Valley Medical and Surgical
Opatika
Ala
J. A. Goggans
Alexander City
Columbus Automobile Association
Illinois State Dairy Men Convene With Judge Lane On Entries
The Illinois State Dairy men convention opens today with Professor C C Lane of the national dairy division judging milk entries on composition flavor bacteria yield and package appearance. The three day event will feature Elgin as the organizer and likely host for next year’s convention.
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C. C. Lane
Ehief
Dairy Division
National Department of Agriculture
Elgin
S. S. Institutes Slated Grand Forks Jan 13
The Sunday school association reports strong progress with conventions and institutes across Protestant denominations. From July to December last year more than 64 events occurred, and 1908 plans include local institutes in Ward, McHenry, Cass, Barnes, Ransom, LaMoure counties with dates in January February. Cass County venues include Gardner Page Monett Casselton Addison Wheatland Tower City with February gatherings.
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Grand Forks
Stat- Sunday School Association
Orchard
Mareh
Ward County
McHenry
Cass County
Barnes County
Ransom County
LaMoure County
Gardner
Page
Casselton
Addison
Wheatland
Thursd Tower City
Sidetracks Ordered Between Granville and Deering
Bismarck North Dakota January 13 At a railroad commission meeting an order for sidetracks between Granville and Deering and two other points on the Great Northern was issued with a completion date of July 1 Warden Hellstrom sought twine rate adjustments which the commission asked him to file in writing The Andrews and Gage elevator case saw M G Lassell of LaMoure present while Tassel pressed to revoke their cease The Sepaomseital took the matter under advisement Several elevator bonds were approved and farmers elevator disputes were examined The session adjourned late afternoon as commissioners left on the belated No 4 train
Manahan Untrue Says Governor Johnson on Interview
Minneapolis Jan 31 Governor Johnson denied any truth to Manahan's statements about his presidential bid after a New York World interview. He refused further discussion, calling the Manshan interview worthless. Bryan men push plans in Hennepin county led by Frank L. Larrabee.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Manahan
Manshan
New York World
Bryan
Hennepin County
Frank L. Larrabee
Diplomatic Corps Dinner Honoring Hengelmas Brady Guests
In Washington on January 14 the Italian ambassador Baron Mayer des Planches hosts a prominent social dinner for Ambassador and Baroness Hengelmas Brady and the Austrian-Hungarian Milk and Butterler officials. The event prefaces upcoming dairy and butter scoring exhibits by Illinois dairymen and farmers.
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Diplomatic Corps
le Guay
Washington
Baron Mayer Des Planches
Baroness Des Planches
Hengelmas- Brady
Austria-Hungary
Marengo
Illinois
Root
Shooting at Stanley leads to gunfight in pool room
In Minot North Dakota yesterday two Smith brothers Frank and Zeb fired on Constable Miley and H C Karney during a seven up dispute at Jim Browns pool room. The confrontation ended with the boys surrendering after Miley and Karney returned with rifles and a twenty two.
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Minol
North Dakota
Slanley Bute
Frank
Zeb Smith
Constain Miley
H. C. Karney
Smith Brothers
Minot
Murray
Jim Brown
Zeb
Im Brown
Brown
Thomas Miley
de J Carney
Miley
Karney
Smith
Athley
Mikey
Judge Murray
Smith Boys
Zep Smith
Frank Smith
Peel
Le Fiore Prominent Devils Lake Merchant Dies
Pastou Le Fiore a leading Ramsey county figure and longtime Devils Lake merchant died Saturday evening after bronchial illness. He was 60, born in Italy, arrived in the U S as a youth, later moved to Devils Lake in 1883 and built a prosperous store. He leaves a wife and a 16 year old son.
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Devils Lake
N. Y
le Fjore
Ramsey County
le Fiore
Italy
Philadelphia
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McCormick
Spalding
Northwestern Farmers
Alfred Jasdell
Crosby Lumber Company
Crosby
N. C
Capital Stock
Michael M. O'Laughlin
Patrick C. Murray
Joseph C. Rousseau
Robert W. Rousgeau
Grand Harbor Mercantile Co
Grand Harbor
W. EB. Powell
E.G. Powell
O. GB. Egland
Stanton Realty Investment Company
Stanton
Adam Sailer, Jr
Manhaven
Henry Sagehorn
Otto Schriever
LaMoure State Bank
LaMoure
H. G. Robertson
Grand Rapids
Albert B. Powers
Schafer
Carrington
Woodman Building Association
Buchanan
A. A. Gray
L. A. Beyer
N. P. Johnson
The
Security Tank Company
Mayvile
D. C. Havan
Mayville
Geo
A. E. Jones
Wm. H. Lozier
Blanche D. Jones
Lisbon
Glen Allin
St. Patrick's Church
John Shanley
Thomas Egan
N. D. Lansford
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Arne R. Roen
Ole Sather
Martin Hoberg
Lansford
Linton
Alexander Walter
Jacob Huber
John J. Renschler
German Baptist Church
Anamoose
J. J. Schmidt
Carl Bersuhn
Gottfiob Bentler
S. S. Institutes
Granville
Railroad Commission
Stanley
H. D. Karney
Comen
Mr. le Fjore
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