North Dakota items show growth and talk of new projects
A bulging Fargo style column notes Minot sewer plans, Westhope city formation, Bottineau forestry funding, and Roosevelt trips. It reports Shifts in drugstore ownership, a jail escape, road work, rail surface crews near Cavalier and Bottineau, and local civic plans from New Rockford Jokers contest to Sargent county bonds for a courthouse.
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Minot
Grand Forke
Hillaboro
Flaxton
Burleigh County
Bill- Togs County
Westhope
Joseph Adams
Williams County
Dyphamn
School of Forestry
Bottineau
O. B. Bolster
North Dakota
New Rockford
Bottineau County
Dillon
Washburn
Wee
Europe
Kansas
Hazelton
North Dakota Bible Conference to Feature Notable Ministers
The North Dakota Bible conference touts a stellar slate with Rev. A. J. Frost, Rev. Luccook, Rev. Merrill, Rev. Marshall, Rev. Pratt, Rev. Du Val and local leaders Rev. Cameron Mann and Rev. John Robertson. Plans include an elaborate musical program, excursion rates, no ground entry fee, cheaper hotel rates, and federation discussions July 18 to 22 led by Rev. A. Christy Brown.
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Albany
Ufe
Union Evangelistic
Frederick B. du Val
Knox Church
Winnipeg
Canada
Old Mother of Churches
Cameron Mann
Fargo
John P. Robertson
Grand Forks
C. E
A. Christy Brown
D. D
Firemen Hold Tourney at Minot 1907 North Dakota gathering
The twenty third annual convention of the North Dakota firemen was held in Minot with an extensive program and strong city hospitality. The association grew from thirty five companies in eighteen cities to ninety eight in sixty six cities, aided by a state tax on insurers and the efforts of secretary HH Reade. Officers elected include President J H Kelly, Vice President D C Greenleaf, Secretary H L Read, Treasurer Wm Simpson, with A H Runge named life member. Oakes chosen for the 1907 convention and tournament by defeating Devil’s Lake by thirty votes.
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Garrison
Glenullin
Valley City
Steele
Ramsey County
Oakes
Pepple
Walter Satterlee
Sheldon
Fessenden
Billings County
George H. Niles
H.O. Batteree
Royalton
Minn
Hazelton
Wyndmere
Sargent County
Fargo
Hurst
Devils Lake
Manley Anderson
Mott
Henry
Langdon Electric Light Plant
Cavalier County
Helseson
Casselton
Leach & Gamble of
Wahpeton
Minot
HH. L. Reade
Associ
Treasury
J. H. Kelly
Grafton
D. C. Greenleaf
H. L. Read
Bismarck
Wm. Simpson
Mandan
A. H. Runge
Grand Forks
Ife
Devila Lake
Graduates Receive Diplomas at Fargo College
Ten graduates in caps and gowns received diplomas as Fargo College held commencement at the First Congregational church auditorium. The program featured organ works, a choir performance, and Rev. Frank Newhall White delivering the address after invocation by Rev. B. H. Stickney. Graduates listed include Robert Brown Irma In galls Alma Pollock Guy Vowles Florence Brinton Edith McKinney Wilfred Contain Aileen Shepard Mabel Thayer Hedvig Peterson.
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Fargo
First Congregational Church
Fargo College
Rheinberg
Hilvery
B. H. Stickney
Congregational Church
Wilfred Ray Contain
Aileen Ordell Shepard
Mabel ‘Violet Thayer
Conservatory of Music
Hedvig
L. Peterson
Train wreck near Harvey leaves 600 aboard unhurt
No one killed in the Soo coast passenger wreck near Harvey. More than 600 travelers were brought to Minot by relief train. all escaped with minor scratches while two trainmen were seriously hurt. The locomotive derailed after an axle broke, throwing the engine and carriages into a tangle and scattering passengers along torn track. Coolheaded passengers organized aid as the wreckage was cleared.
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Harvey
Minot
North Dakota
Loepersand Ee
Posalbye PhD
Hazlett Sentenced to Life for Genesee Murder
J B Hazlett was convicted of first degree murder in Genesee North Dakota for the March 20 killing of L M Van Buskirk. The 62 year old, with substantial property interests, received a life term. The widow Van Buskirk and witness Fred Boeman testified to Hazletts pursuit and threats. Hazlett claimed Van Buskirk lunged and the gun discharged accidentally.
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J. B. Hazlett
Forman
L. M. van Buskirk
Carpenter
Genesee
N. D
Fred Boeman
van Buskirk
Hazlett
Ooman
North Dakota Man Fires Shot at Girl in Apparent Play
Agon Knapp of near Kenmare was wounded when a young man allegedly pointed a small rifle at her and discharged the weapon during a struggle. The 22 caliber bullet struck her shoulder, doctors have not located the ball, and the shooter claims he did not know the gun was loaded.
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North Dakota
Agon Knapp
Kenmare 16
Local Tax Totals Prompt State Board Estimate
A fragmented report notes Fargo’s personal assessment edging higher this year with city figures showing a rise from 901 792 to 1 007 172. Officials predict further increases this season as county and state boards boost figures by about ten percent, signaling broader tax growth.
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Fargo
Aspensers Hall
Robbins
Sid
Coronation Buzz Grips Far Northland and Christiania At Once
News from far north and Christiania swirls as Trondhjem prepares for a coronation on dine 22. Royal arrivals include the prince and princess of Wales, Crown Prince Christian, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitz, and Prince Henry of Germany. Notables such as Pierpont Morgan and Mrs Longworth are linked to Trondhjem. The king and queen travel June 13 14 from Christiania, with stops at Lillehammer Otta and Roma dalen before sailing to Trondhjem June 19. The cathedral seats 2600 2700. press access arranged. Weather sporadic yet venues revive with cafes theaters and summer outlets.
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Trondhjem
Christiania
England
Prince and Princess of Wales
Crown Prince
Christian
Denmark
Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovitz
Russia
Prince Henry
Germany
America
Peirce
Norway
Nicholas Longworth
Trondhiem
Pierpont Morgan
Corsair
Emperor William
Bergen
Trondjem
Lillehammer
Otta
Gudbrandsdalen
Romadalen
Vebiingsnes
Helmdal
Molde
Christiansund
Michelsen
Per Stroemme
Per
Madison
Wis
Northwest
Chicago
Dornire
National Theater
O Pera
Gummer
Mascagni
Swedish Tourist Association Celebrates Yearbook
The Svenska Turist Foreningen marks its twenty fourth anniversary with a new yearbook detailing Sweden’s picturesque scenes, customs, castles and churches. It notes expanded member base, dozens of articles by noted authors, and rich halftone illustrations across 492 pages.
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Sweilish Tourist Association
Svenska ‘Turist Foreningen
Toyr
Sweden
Tigmart
Fita-Fitas Militia Of Tutuila In American Samoa
A historical report describes the Fita-Fita militia at Pago Pago under US naval command. It notes 180 Samoan members led by native chiefs, trained soldiers skilled in fencing and maneuvers, with minimal clothing, turban head dress, and open-air drill practices reflecting discipline and efficiency.
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United States
Samoan Islands
Philippines
United States Naval Station
Pago- Pago
Cox
Tutalle
Fitae
Coldiera
Meno
Navy
Minister Gunther in Norway Finds No Antipathy Toward Sweden
Swedish minister to Norway Mr. Gunther enjoys a comfortable Christiania home funded by the government. An estate worth 100,000 kr will be expanded and redesigned under a Swedish architect. Gunther reports positive impressions from Norway and denies Swedish persecution stories. A new hunting castle for King Haakon and Queen Maud is proposed as Norway’s coronation gift, to be Norse in style and decorated by Norwegian artists, with location TBD.
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Norway
Gunther
Christiania
Sweden
Haakon
Maud
Haakonshallen
Bergen
Stiftsgaarden
Trondhjem
Inel
Celebration at Eldsvold marks Seventeenth of May
King Haakon and Queen Maud led the Seventeenth of May celebration at Eldsvold the cradle of Norwegian liberty. The royal party feted by ovations as the old constitution hall hosted addresses by the king and Foreign Minister Loevland with a Christiania return for parade day speeches. Government amendments to penal code seek harsher punishment for anti military acts and restrict enlisted men from certain public meetings. expected to pass in the first chamber.
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Eldsvold
Haakon
Queen Maud
Eldavold
Steelt
Christiania
Loevland
Thorne
Debates Slow Sundry Civil Bill in Congress
Washington updates from June 7 to 13 recount repeated filibusters and points of order by minority members over the sundry civil bill, debate on the Niagara river waters bill, Panama canal issues, and presidential traveling funds. Senate actions include Isle of Pines inquiry discussion, Indian Territory court concerns, and the diplomatic appropriation bill.
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Washington
Ol Custom House
New York City
National City Bank
House of Representatives
Brundige
Ark
Executive Department
White House
Cronada
Grosvenor
Ohio
Senate
Niagara River
Morgan
Isle of Pines
Hopkins
Aundry
Williams
Minsiusipp
House
Kittredge
Panama Canal
Millard
Yesteday
la Follette
Five Civilized Tribes
Wisconsin
William Pinckney Whyte
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Signs of Loot Found in Postal Robbery Loot Car Envelopes Recovered
Workmen unloading a coal car at the Glen Ulin mine dock found two or three registered Jeter envelopes. Investigators say the envelopes were among loot from a local post office robbery. Robbers may have secured several hundred dollars. exact amount unknown. Dr Crapsey appeals a church verdict after an ecclesiastical trial at Batavia. Rev Algern On Crapsey fled the appeal from the court's ruling. Union scale committees of coal operators and miners report no agreement in Columbus Ohio.
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Glen Ulin
Crapensy
Rochester
Algernon S. Crapsey
St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church
Batavia
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