Alarm at Machinery Fatality in Lake County
Albert Swenson died at a Prosser store junction in Lake County after a grease screw swept his sleeve into a rotating shaft. A gasoline engine powered the line shafting when the accident occurred. Ann Swenson was present at the time, remaining near the machinery as workers rushed to aid him. The death ends Swenson’s standing as a well known county resident.
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Vils Lake
Albert Son
Ann Swenson
Prosser Ritechinoyy
Holderman’s Leap Year Birthday Reaches Sixteen Celebrations
A note on Mr. Holderman born February 29, 1840 explains he is 68 years old yet has marked only sixteen birthdays. He has missed leap days in 1900 and waited eight years from 1896 to 1904 for a birthday, with two relatives also born on February 29.
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Wey
FP. Holderman
Grand Theater
Mr. Holderman
Fremiont
Ohio
Primary petitions circulate for all offices in North Dakota
In Bismarck on February 29 petitions for all offices under the state primary law are now circulating. Signers cannot be obtained more than four months before the primary, and this deadline has passed. One candidate reportedly has 500 petitions in circulation nationwide. Judicial petitions are being oriented in all districts, and county positions are also gaining petition activity. The secretary of state anticipates a flood of workload for primary nominations, with complex detail work ahead.
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Bismarck
N. D
Deta
May Not Abolish The Office In North Dakota War
Washington report notes Senator McCumber offers an amendment to the legislative appropriation bill to fund salaries for the surveyor general and clerks in his office for the next fiscal year. The house version lacked this provision, signaling an intent to abolish the office.
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McCumber
Bill
Washington
Surveyor General
Northakots
Clergs
House
North Dakota Faction Seeks Surveyor General Office
The North Dakota delegation says there is ample work for the surveyor general and 14 members fight to keep the office. The Senate appropriations committee is not expected to adopt the provision after June 20, the end of the present fiscal year.
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North Dakota
Surveyor General
Senate Committee On Appropriations
White Sox Special Leaves Chi Cago Tomorrow
Chicago, Reb, 28. The White Sox special will depart from LaSalle Street tomorrow night on a six car train for a long training trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The trip covers about 1 647 miles with first and second teams, 32 and 20 exhibition games respectively, and an estimated expense of 15000 dollars.
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Chicago
White Sox
Lye
Golden State Limited
Pueble Coast
Los Angeles
Ayell
Calcaga
Sox
Niatein
Collakey
Shayall Cam
LaSalle Street
Coluskey
OPK
Aled
Wong
Jones
City of Angels
San Fransesco
Sullivan
Shaw
Walsh
White
Smith
Owen
Donohue
Isbell
Davis
Parent
Tannehill
Hahn
Dougherty
Hart
Armbruster
Altrock
Patterson
Lange
Fiene
Manuel
Putell
Speer
Freeman
Most
Anderson
Atz
Quillin
Roche
New Naval Prison Opens in Portsmouth to Ease Boston Jam
The Portsmouth New Hampshire navy yard will open its new naval prison tomorrow to relieve congestion at Boston. About 150 prisoners will be moved from Boston yard. the completed wing holds 160 cells, with 160 more to be added once Congress appropriates funds.
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Boston
Naval Prison
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Boston Yard
Congress
Forming County Seed Testing and Sample Submission Rules
The Minot news notes a movement to form county associations and discusses a state department seed testing program. It explains how to send grass seed samples with purchase details for germination and weed seed analysis, and that results posted within five to six days after receiving the sample.
Farmers Seek Tax Equality in Stanley Gathering
In Stanley North Dakota a large farmer meeting in the opera house formed The Farmers Protective Association. Stray was elected president, Chas Schubert vice president, Rev Oscar Bostram secretary treasurer. A committee was named to consult Commissioner De Lance and consider sending a Minot visit to discuss the recent tax levy. The group planned another session Friday to review committee progress and next steps.
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Commissioner de Lance
Auto Races At Ormond Day tona Beach Draw Strong Interest
Florida auto racing set on Ormond Daytona Beach with six events. Despite lighter entries, sizable crowds gather and officials expect unprecedented turnout. Twelve of the world’s top-powered cars are entered as records loom ahead of the meet.
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Florida
Daytona
Fla
Daytona Beach
Rex and Queen Visit Milwaukee for Royal Ball
King Rex and Queen of Murat Gras arrived in Milwaukee on Feb 29 and will be honored at a grand ball tonight at the Hippodrome. The venue is decorated in royal colors with many electric lights for what organizers promise will be Milwaukee’s most brilliant spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Rex
Sheppard to Compete in New York Games Tonight
Melvin Sheppard, the Irish American runner once suspended by the AAU, is set to compete in the Spanish War Veterans games tonight, one minute after his suspension expires. He had been sidelined about a month ago and will race in New York.
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New York
Melvin Sheppard
A. A
A. A.A
Last Battle to be Fought at Illinois Central Meeting
Chicago February 29 Adherents of the Fish and Harriman factions among Illinois Central stockholders arrive for the final battle Monday as the adjourned election of directors is held The court ruling allowing Union Pacific proxies makes Harriman likely to win and Fish likely to lose
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Chicago
Fish and Harriman
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Harriman
Bible 364 Years Old Found in Warwick Teacher's Possession
D W Weitrich a Warwick school teacher reports owning a Bible dated 1544 bearing the imprint of Christofer Frauahaur Zurich Switzerland. The artifact is said to be 364 years old and dates to the mid 16th century.
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Latitz
D. W. Weitrich
Warwich
Christofer
Resignation of Orange Valley rector over faith cure doctrines
Rev John Wood Elliott of All Saints Episcopal Church Orange Valley resigns effective tomorrow. He preached healing by prayer and laying on of hands, drawing criticism from his flock. wardens and vestry had declined his prior resignation. Rumor says he may join Mrs Eddy's church as lecturer.
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New York
John Wood Elliott
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Orange Valley
Elliott
Eddy
No Forests in 1942 Warn of Timber Exhaustion
Appletons Magazine predicts US timber depletion within 23 to 33 years citing current use and growth figures. It warns by 1932 to 12 at latest all merchantable timber could be gone and urges immediate conservation action led by American club women to protect forest resources and other national wealth.
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United States
Appleton's Magazine
Appleton
Hele
Club-Women of America
Great Northern Would Pay One Million Minnesota Tax
The Great Northern railway system reports for 1907 and will pay 918 115 88 in one lump to the state treasurer. Minnesota’s rail tax base is large and dominated by this line which covers over 2 200 miles in the state and accounts for more than a quarter of railroad taxes. The article notes railroads pay tax settlements directly to the state and highlights the system's wealth and projected growth in Northern Minnesota.
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Minesota
Great Northern Railway System
Great Northern
Minnesota
Bryan Addresses Mississippi Legislature Amid Democratic Rally
William J. Bryan was the guest of the Mississippi legislature today and gave an address before the body. Leading Democrats from across the state joined in public demonstrations marking the Nebraskan's arrival.
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Jackson, Mise
William J. Bryan Ia
Mississippi
Nebrasyan
Temple Dedicated in Minot North Dakota
Minot's new $40,000 Masonic Temple was formally dedicated with 150 Masons from Northwestern North Dakota attending. John McJannett represented the grand master during the 8:30 ritual, followed by a reception, grand march at 10, dancing, and a banquet that night with Quigley's Orchestra.
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Minot
Norh Dakota
Masonic
North Dakota
John McJannett
Quigley
Sam
Magic City Lodge
Contempt proceedings linked to Minot bankruptcy case
Barney Frank bound over to the U S district court in Fargo on concealing 3000 dollars in money and credits from Dudley J Nash trustee in bankruptcy. He is cited to appear before Judge Amidon for contempt for remark to his mother during her testimony. Referee Lewis had denied exemptions to Marney and Charles Frank.
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Barney Frank
Lewis
Amidon
Minot
Noth Dakota
United States District Court
Fargo
Dudley J. Nash
J. H. Lewis
Frank
Hts
United States District Court At
Ing
Marney and
Charles Prank
Sawyer Man Bound Over In Threats Case
John Brockel, a Sawyer farmer, was bound over to the district court under $200 bonds by Judge Murray after being charged with threatening to harm neighbor Sam Liebelt. Liebelt had secured a search warrant for Brockel’s premises amid suspicions of a stolen butchered pig.
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Minot
Nora Dakota
John Brockel
Sam Liebelt
District Court
Murray
Brockel
Fix” Liebelt
Liebelt
Death of Mrs Skinner Near Sawyer
Mrs Skinner died of stomach cancer a few miles west of Sawyer on Wednesday after long illness. Survived by three daughters, one son, and her husband. The Skinner family came from Iowa years ago passing through Minot to a farm west of Sawyer. Neighbors mourn her loss.
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Nora Dakota
Sawyer
Deportation of Indian Coolies in Transvaal
Cape Town reports that due to the race war between Boers and English, all Indian coolies over 16 without registration certificates will be deported after tomorrow.
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Cape Town
Transvaal
Vanderbilt Plans Coaching Tour From London to Britain
Alfred G. Vanderbilt will sail from Hayreé to New York today and return to London at the end of April to begin Brigh to public coaching trips, continuing through May and June.
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Vanderbilt
London
Alfred G. Vanderbit
Hayreé
New York
Labor Party Push At Central Federated Union Meeting
An appeal to the American Federation of Labor to issue a call for a nations convention and to organize an independent political movement will be made as a special order of business at a Central Federated Union meeting tomorrow in New York.
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Labor Party
New York
American Federation of Labor
South Prairie Deaths and Large Horses Linked to Glanders
South Prairie reports W. R. Foster and John McKinney ordered to kill four valuable horses after the state veterinary declares glanders infection. Cupid referenced in local wedding notes. Funeral services held for Mrs. Rendon at Liberty Schoolhouse No. 2 on Feb. 23 with interment in Nelson county.
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South Prairie
W. R. Foster
John McKinney
Cupid
Minot Defeats Valley City in Fast Basketball Game
Minot beat Valley City 19 to 13 in a fast game with Minot’s passing overcoming taller opponents. McCabe new guard and Moon at center starred. Mulroy praised the whole team. A Valley City banquet followed. officials discussed state title hopes and Enderlin’s strong challenge ahead.
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Minot
Nora Dakota
Valley City
Valley City Boys
Minot Boys
Leland
Ritchie
Enderlin
Jamestown
Kenmare
F. W. Allen
Allen
North Dakota superintendents attend White House briefing
Washington, Feb 29. National Educational association members presented to President Roosevelt included a dozen North Dakota officials. Listed are W. L. Stockwell and family, George A. McFarland of Valley City, Thomas A. Hillyer of Mayville, J. Nelson Kelly of Grand Forks, and county superintendents Helen Prinderville Grand Forks Tone McCarten Sargent H D Mack LaMoure P E Christianson Bottineau E G Warren Ward B B Wells Walsh.
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Roosevelt Washington
National Educational Association
North Dakota
W. L. Stockwell
George A. McFarland
Valley City
Thomas A. Hillyer
Mayville
J. Nelson Kelly
Grand Forts
Helen Prinderville
Grand Forks
Tone McCarten
Sargent
H. D. Mack
LaMoure
P. E. Christian
Valley City Normal Notes Highlights Activities and Lectures
President McParland travels to Washington for a National Education meeting. Hollis serves as acting president. Physics class studies electricity with miniature barns and lightning rod protection. Rhetoric tunes oral composition. H C A membership rises. Dr Brown addressed the association. Field day rules posted. model school field day planned. Manual training makes tabourettes frames and boxes. February Bulletin features a psychology article by Prof Chas Brown and a poem by Prof Chariton Andrews.
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Valley City Normal
McParland
Washington, D. C
Department of Superintendents
National Educational Association
Hollis
Chas
B. Brown
Chariton Andrews
Mobile Reduces Salaries Amid Financial Crisis
Mobile & Ohio railway will cut salaries by 10 percent for all executive officers officials and employees earning $100 a month or more due to financial crisis and unfair southern state legislation. Those earning $50 to $100 face a smaller reduction or none.
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St. Louis
Mobile &Ohio Railway
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