Coal Miner Murdered in North Dakota Mine Incident
In Ingebert Johnson and Mons Igaard fight over a coal load in HornwiIe North Dakota a quarrel led Johnson to load a shotgun and fire at Igaard as he walked home. The shot shattered Igaard’s knee and lung, causing death around 8 AM Wednesday after hours of agony. Johnson surrendered at Mott to authorities.
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Dickinson
N. D
Hornwile
Mons Igaard
Ingebert Johnson
Johnson
Tynard
Ingard
Mott
Engineer Turns Switch and Prevents Runaway near Larimore
June 11 report from Grand Forks describes a steel car runaway that broke away at Niagara and sped toward Larimore. An engineer at Larimore quickly switched the track onto a siding, wrecking box cars but preventing loss of life or injuries as a Great Northern passenger train stood nearby.
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Grand Forks
Larimore
Great Northern
Niagara
Demonstration of silent new rifle power indrukwekkent
New York on June 13 featured a demonstration of a noiseless rifle thought by Hiram Percy Maximus to show its power. Two large books served as targets and were penetrated six inches by a discharge felt only as a silent impulse. Spectators believed the gun had not fired until the moment of impact.
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New York
Hiram Percy Maximus
Northern Pacific Trains Pass Through Minot Amid Flood Impact
Flood in Montana disrupts rail routes with the Northern Pacific track impassable forcing trains to use the Great Northern through Minot. Observers report heavy damage, thousands of acres flooded, miles of track washed out, and the scene viewed as more severe than expected.
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Montana
Northern Pacific
Atli
Great Northern
Minot
Oregon Democrats Convene in Portland for Denver Delegates
In Portland Oregon Democrats gathered at the state convention to select delegates for the national convention in Denver. Foremost sentiment favors William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for the presidential nomination, with Governor Chamberlain of Oregon seen as likely to win the governorship post.
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Bryan
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Chamberlain
United States
Fulton
Democrats of
Thia City
Denver
South Dakota Primaries Turn Test for Republicans Factions
In a closely watched statewide vote, South Dakota conducts its 61st primary under the primary law. Insurgent and stalwart Republicans both anticipate victories after a bitter campaign filled with sharp charges and personality clashes. Local turnout and results will shape post election influence among party ranks.
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Sioux Falle
South Dakota
Campaign duel shadows state race for US Senate
The fight between Governor Crawford and Senator Kittredge dominates the campaign as both sides rally speakers across the state. Voters tire of the constant oratory from opposing Republican factions while the battle for the United States senate overshadows all other issues.
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Crawford
Kittredge
United States Senate
Republicana
Fargo Commercial Club Plans July Soo Line Trip
Fargo ND June 10. The Fargo Commercial club will undertake a four day trip over the Soo line July 6 to 9 with a special train. Arrangements nearly complete though a postbeponed meeting is needed to finalize the schedule and the Minneapolis Soo officials will be consulted for the special train. More than forty business men are signed up and more will join once all duties are assigned. The itinerary includes Hankinson Bismarck Portal Ambrose Minot Valley City and return to Fargo with overnight stops and town visits along the Soo line.
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Fargo
N. T
Fargo Commercial Club
Soone
Minneapolis
Soo Railroad
F. L. Watkins
Committee On
Yoder
Lst
Cwn
Hankinson
Soo
Ter
Bismarck
Portal
Flaxton
Ambrose
Minot
Valley City
Williston Box Car Thieves Captured by Detective Downey
Great Northern Detective Downey, active in Williston, has rounded up six box car thieves tied to a wide regional gang. Two captured thieves confessed after crates of fruit and shoes were found in a vacant house near the tracks. Three more men, Frank Morgan, Frank Brown, and Charlie Achers, were found with the Montana line near Culbertson and are believed part of a larger twenty five member gang operating locally.
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Williston
M. D
Dupe
Great Northern
Downey
Williams County
Frank Morgan
Frank Brown
Charlies Achers
Montana
Culbertson
Rail service disrupted by rockslide near Butte Montana
June 10 report from Butte Montana notes Oregon Short Line remains the only railroad operating trains from the area with Northern Pacific running three eastbound trains. A rockslide near Jefferson Island halted traffic for hours after washouts at Missoula and Drummond area blockages. Boulder River reaches sixteen year high, washing out bridges and damaging Basin Reduction Co. residences.
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Butte
Mont
Oregon Shorine
Montanu
Northern Pacific
Jefferson Island
Missoula
Drummond
Boulder River
Basin Reduction Co
Northern Montana towns report partial flooding
Strains can resume service on normal schedules. In northern Montana several small towns are reported partially under water. The total death list from drowning is believed to be at least twelve or fifteen as reports gather from various sections of the state.
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Montana
Fast Time Made Under Bad Conditions
The Fargo Driving Club opened its June race meet at the North Dakota state fair grounds under cloudy skies and a cold northwest wind. Despite the weather, a large field started in all events and fast times were recorded, including a 2:12 pace for Purée and 2:35 for the Trot Purée 408 race with participants Daniel Webster Montauk Little Rebel Catherine West Hercules Mendoza.
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Daniel Webster
Montauk
Little Rebel
Haryr Shaw
Catherine West Hercules
Mendoza
Erty
Fargo Driving Club
North Dakota
Man Selling Baby Ribbon Gets Six Months
United States vs Ness saw Ness convicted in Fargo North Dakota court for defrauding via mail. He advertised three yards of secco silk for 25 cents in Missouri and Oklahoma papers and shipped baby ribbon instead. Ness wed at Wheeler, a western town, and received six months in jail plus a $300 fine.
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Fargo
N. D
United States
Ness
Wheeler
Missouri
Oklahoma
Confederate Veterans Begin eighteenth Reunion in Birmingham
The United Confederate Veterans opened its eighteenth annual reunion in Birmingham at the Hippodrome. General George P. Harrison led the opening, with welcomes from Governor Comer and Mayor Ward. Gen. Cabell of Dallas is expected to be elected commander in chief, amid large demonstrations and extensive Confederate decor in the city.
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Birmingham
Ala
United Confederate Veterans
Hippodrome
George P. Harrison
Alabama
Jones
Richmond
Comer
Mayor Ward
J. W. Bush
Charles G. Brown
W. L. Cabell
Dallas
Texas
Stephen D. Lee
Cabell
Cubell
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
General Cabell
South
Lafternoon
B. L. Russell
Mobile
A. 0. Wright
Jacksonville
Florida
B. B. Comer
Fair Grounds
Hillman
Boston Bloomer Girls to Play Minot Regular Team
Minot North Dakota June 16 The Boston Bloomer Girls, renowned as speedsters from girls high schools and colleges nationwide, meet the Minot Regular team next Sunday on the focal diamond. The home boys must play for a decisive win to halt the visitors from adding another feather to their Merry Widows.
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Minot
North Dakota
Boston Bloomer
Focal Diamond
United States
Crop Condition Report Fires In On Oats And Barley
The report gives acreages for oats at 31,444,000 and barley at 6,697,000 with crop conditions for oats at 92.9 percent and barley at 89.7 percent. Spring wheat condition on June 1 stands at 96 percent of normal, versus 88.7 percent in 1907 and a ten year average of 93.2 percent.
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Ture
Delegates Prefer Bryan as Democratic Presidential Pick
Chicago reports a Republican consensus that if delegates could pick a Democratic candidate for president they would choose William Jennings Bryan. Leaders and rank and file agree Taft is the likeliest Republican nominee and a Bryan choice would be the softest mark for a fall campaign. Some identify Minnesota's Johnson as the most dangerous Democratic rival to the national ticket.
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Chicago
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Tarim
Currency and Currency Commission
Tolana
Johnson
Minnesota
Baseball clash ends 18 to 7 victory for Clerks
The Clerks stunned the Traveling Men 18 to 7 after a strong start in the early innings. The visitors used timely hits and errors to surge ahead, tying the series at one game apiece with a decisive win that sets up a dramatic final contest.
Burlington Picnic Closes After Weeklong Ward County Old Settlers Meet
Minot North Dakota June 16 One of the most successful and enjoyable Old Settlers meetings in Ward county history closed yesterday after a week of sessions. Burlington, older than Minot, first county seat and rich in early relics, drew settlers who look forward to the picnic each year.
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Minot
North Dakota
Ward County
Levery
Burlington
Flag Day Celebrated Across the United States
Washington DC June 15. Thanks to the American Flag Association and many patriotic bodies Flag Day observances spread nationwide. Reports say the idea has reached nearly every state and sparked celebrations overseas. The flag, 131 years old, has grown with the nation. The first flag by patriotic ladies cost much due to British-bought bunting. John Paul Jones flew the first flag at sea aboard the Ranger, later recognized by France as a symbol of the American republic.
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Washington D. C
American Flag Association
Philadelphia
jBmgland
John Paul Jones
al Hero
France
Congress
Government Report Indicates Wheat Acreage Increase
Washington June 10 The government reports a preliminary estimate of 17,700,000 acres sown in spring wheat, about 687,000 acres more than last year. Conditions on June 7 average 86.0 percent for winter wheat, up from 93.5 on May 2.
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Washington,d
Grelo
Resolutions Target Low Dives At Brewers Convention
Milwaukee June 11 Resolutions declaring the United States Brewers association favoring the eradication of the dive will come before the convention before its closing session. Introduced at the executive session, the text is not public but it is understood they urge municipal authorities in all cities to cooperate with brewers to wipe out digreparable saloons.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States Brewer Association
Editor Mike De la Bere of Sheldon Progress Dies in North Dakota
Lisburn, N. D., June 11. Mike De la Bere renowned editor of the Sheldon Progress died at 8 45 o clock Tuesday evening after months of decline. He was highly regarded in the newspaper fraternity and had been a North Dakota resident for several years. His brother, a Church of England minister, and his late wife’s illness and death were noted. The funeral will be held this afternoon in this city.
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Lisbon
N. D
Uwinese
Mike de la Bere
Sheldon Progress
de la Bere
Mike de Is Bere
Eaf
Mike
North Dakota
Class Day Exercises at University of Wisconsin Madison
June 15 program at the University of Wisconsin Madison attracted attention during the close day celebration. Ivy planting ceremonies occurred at 10 o clock on the upper campus near University hall. Class day exercises were held in Assembly Hall this afternoon.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University Hall
Assembly
Delegates Gather in Colorado for State Democratic Convention
In Springs Colorado delegates convene to choose delegates for the Democrat national convention in Denver next month. The gathering explores support for a Nebraskan ally and signals regional sentiment in the race for party positions.
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Stenwood Springs
Colo
Denver
Bryan
County Auditor Explains Delay in Tree Bounty Payments
Minot North Dakota June 13 County Auditor Fedrick explains why funds for the 1905 tree planting bounty were withheld until a 1907 amendment. The act set a $3 per acre bounty for planted forest trees on prairie land and required proof of planting, with restrictions and tax-based payment from the county. Delegates gathered at the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants union convention in Mobile, Alabama.
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Minot
North Dakota
Fedrick
United States
Mobile
Alu
International Printing Pressmen and Assistanta’ Union Opoed
Piates
Canada
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