Chicago Railways Sold At Auction End Of Traction War
Chicago Union Traction and related street railways were foreclosed and sold. Chicago Railways Company won the bid to take over the franchise, exchanging securities for stock. The new system plans to invest 12 million and rebuild ninety miles of track and add 1,200 cars within three years, benefiting nearly 20,000 creditors and Chicago's 2 million riders. Special master H. W. Bishop supervised the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter 8. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Chicago Union Traction Company
North Chicago Street Railway Company
West Chicago Street Railway Company
Chicago Railways Company
New Corporation
Consolidated
Consolidated Foreclosure Salts of (Ie Centra) Trust Company
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Fidelity Trust Company
Philadelphia
Union Traction System
H. W. Bishop
Rates For Machine Men At North Dakota Dealers Convention
The Great Northern railroad has secured 2 cents a mile certificate rates for the North Dakota Implement Dealers' convention in Grand Forks. Similar terms are expected from the Northern Pacific. The gathering will draw many dealers from North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The convention program is nearing completion and will be announced soon. It promises several first class features of interest to implement men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific
Grand Parks
Minnesota
Wedding Delay Unites Swedish and Russian Royal Lines
In St Petersburg on January 24, Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and Duchess Marie Paulovna were set to marry, uniting Russian and Swedish royalty for the first time. The article recalls an 1796 betrothal of Gustav IV and Alexandra Paulovna that failed when Catherine the Great learned the king had changed his mind, a betrayal linked by legend to her death weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Wilhelm
Sweden
Gustav
Marie Paulovna
Paul
Russia
Catherine
Winter Palace
Gustav IV
Alexandra Paulovna
Mieweenger
Russias
High School Tax Share in Ward County
Ward county April report shows school tax at 43 percent of total tax including state, county, township and city levies. Total assessed valuation 14,271,892 with county tax 689,878, state tax 278,810 and township and city tax 121,536.
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Ward County
Ward
Bachelors Form Combine in Crocker
Clark January 20 The young men of Crocker form a bachelors club named Young Men’s Protective Association to aid each other against marriage minded maids during leap year. The group has 23 members, a sign of limited spread beyond Crocker.
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Clark
Young Men of Crocker
Crocker
Bauer Brothers Held in Washington Jail After Slashing Incident
Christ and BE Bauer farmers near Dogden are in county jail on a serious charge after a drunken dispute over debt led to a slashing and attempted shooting. Ernest Gilmore sought repayment, escalating into a brawl with Dogden residents and a deputy sheriff restraining the scene. The Bauers face district court with bonds set at 2200 dollars which they could not post.
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Washburn
N. C
Chris
A. Bauer
Dogden
Ernest Gilmore
Dunning
Gilmore
Bauers
Ben Niccolls
Fnally
Jall
Schumann-Heink to Become U S Citizen in New Jersey
Mrs Schumann-Heink the famed opera singer will receive her final naturalization papers tomorrow before the Essex county New Jersey county court. She resides at Singac Montclair New Jersey and is mother to eight children all named after American patriots. The singer declares the United States is the greatest nation and she will be proud to call herself a citizen.
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Schumann-Heink
New York
Mme
United States
Essex County
N. J
Singac
Mont Clair
Citien
Bank examiner takes charge of two small St Paul banks
State Bank Examiner Schaefer assumed charge of the State Bank of St Paul and the Citizens Savings Bank, two small lenders operating outside the downtown area, after financial difficulties were reported last week. He stated the Citizens Savings is solvent and both banks may resume operations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Z. Drew
Hamline
St. Paul, Minn
State Bank
Schaefer
State Bank of
St. Paul
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Citizens Savings
Bank Directors Meet To Rehabilitate Failing Institutions
The St Paul clearing house refused aid to the two banks as directors of both institutions met today to devise means of rehabilitation and expect to resume business soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Wreck Delays Trains Near Keith North Dakota
Train No 6 from the west reached Grand Forks after midnight due to a freight wreck at Keith. A big freight engine derailed after an obstructed switch, delaying traffic for hours. Train No 4, the St Paul express, shared the same delay as the derailed engine was recovered by an engine from Devils Lake.
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Minot
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Keith
Devils Lake
St. Paul
Florida's Bryan Becomes Youngest Senator Since Mallory
Washington January 24 William James Bryan has been elected to the Senate to succeed the late Stephen R Mallory. At about thirty, he is among the youngest ever seated in the upper house. A Democrat and noted Florida lawyer, he rose to prominence in party circles, once drawing attention for sharing a name with the famed "Peerless One."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James Bryan
Florida
Washington
Senate
Stephen R. Mallory
Bryan
Congress
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Mr. Bryan
Irrigating 10000 Acres Eyed by North Carolina Farmers
A Washburn North Carolina meeting urged forming a water users association to secure reclamation service funds for irrigation of about 10000 acres along the Missouri river from Washburn to Painted Woods. State Engineer Atkinson and electrical engineer W H Storrs spoke on irrigation benefits and funding steps. A committee was appointed to organize the association as plans note irrigation is nearly assured and would boost crops and alfalfa for local cattle.
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Washburn
N. C
Reclamation Service
Missouri River
Painted Woods
W. H. Storrs
Trenton
T. R. Atkinson
Atkinson
Buford
Williston
Frank Smith Faces Murder Charge in North Carolina
Mire North Dakota January 25. It developed that Frank Smith, linked to a Stanley shooting affray, is wanted in North Carolina on a graver charge than expected, alleged to be murder. Four indictments are said to exist. Though held on shooting with intent to kill, Ward county authorities released him, trusting federal prosecution to pursue the case.
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Manley
North Dakota
Frank Smith
Stanley
North Carolina
Smith
Delug
North Caroline
Ward
Stock Men Meet in Denver for Regulation Talk
Delegates from across the west converge on Denver for the American National Live Stock association convention. Rail car shortages and railway regulation dominate agenda as stockmen seek relief and stricter laws on service and rates. Discussion also covers forest reserves grazing policy foreign markets and meat inspection costs. The Western stock show grows to national prominence with new carrot horse and forage displays and about 10 000 dollars in premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Congress
American National Live Stock Association
Natonal
Roosevelt
Texas
Prosperity in Dakota at Devils Lake shows Berg’s large family
Gus Berg of Devils Lake completed final proof on his reservation claim. He testified his family includes himself, wife, and 11 children. He noted crossing the ocean five times to pay mutation proof costs, explaining North Dakota makes such finances feasible.
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Devils Lake
Gus Berg
J. 8
Kirk
Odessa
Berg
Mr. Kirk
Mr. Berg
North Dakota
Adams Acquitted In North Dakota Trial
Minot, January 25. C. O. Adams, a school supply salesman, was acquitted after a trial in which the state argued he obtained funds illicitly. The defense contended the charges lacked sufficient proof of intent. Adams testified he acted in good faith and planned to reimburse suppliers. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all counts.
Adams acquitted in false pretenses case at Devils Lake
Adams was acquitted in district court at Devils Lake Saturday on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. State's Attorney Mc Gee presented the case. witnesses included John Mead A E West and Clarence Adams, with L J Palda and Judge Engerud as defense counsel.
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Clarence Adams
Telephone Men Meet Independence Declares No Bell Cooperation
Chicago hosts the National Independent Telephone Association convention with leaders from North America asserting no cooperation with Bell will occur. The gathering coincides with the National Electrical Exposition as independents discuss development, legislation, finances, and expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bell Telephone
National Independent Telephone Agsociation
Hello
United States
Canada
Coliseum
Theodore Gary
Macon
Missouri
Old Bell Company
North America
Bell Company
Attempted arson plot shocks Devils Lake inquiry
Three men Dahl A E Thompson and John Rus sell were arraigned before Judge John Cowan on charges of conspiring to arson the L X L clothing store. A plumber John Houghton overheard and reported a plan to spread gasoline and burn the basement. Rudsell, an employee, confessed. Dahl and Rus sell released on bail Thompson in jail.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Dahl
A. E. Thompson
John Russell
John Cowan
Rudsell
Thompson
Plana
John Houghton
Joseph Jillek
Hol. Thompson
Houghton
X. L
New Farm Machinery and Exhibits at North Dakota Event
North Dakota farmers will adopt new weed sprayers after a university led exhibition. Prof Bolley outlined wilt resistant seed types and distribution plans while the Tri-State Grain Growers’ Convention featured a college alumni meeting, a strong A C band concert, and faculty participation in national agricultural affairs.
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North Dakota
The
Agriculturs College
Bolley
A. C. Armory
A.C
Eams
Wahpeton Science School
A. C
Aberdeen
Colege
A. Michels
Te College
Frank Hilbom
T. Thorogon
A. C. Band
Fargo Opera House
R. Malawering
Shepperd
St Paul
Minnesota
Dr. van Es
Veterinary Department
National Committee of the
United States
Hague
Alch Man Seeks Job In Kalamazoo Rail Line Note
Alch Armstrong of Mexico Missouri valued at 200000 writes to Superintendent Garrett of Kalamazoo railway lines seeking a job. The briefing notes the unusual request and the notable personal wealth as context for the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo, Mich
Armstrong
Mexico, Mo
Garrett
Kalamamese Poet Railway Lines
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Chicago Railway
Great Northern Granta
Implement Dealers
Christ and & A. Bauer
Bank Examiner
G. N
Bryan Basy
Dakota
Bal
Adams
National Independent Telephone Association
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