Major John Murphy Dies in Minneapolis Leader of North Dakota Politics
Major John Murphy longtime North Dakota political figure and educator died in Minneapolis after a two year illness Pernicious anemia. He helped shape the states school system and was a key advocate for reform measures while serving as Indian agent and later as general immigration agent for the Soo Line. He lived in Minot and Milnor before moving to Minneapolis.
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John §. Murphy
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Indiana
United States
Paul B
Camp Zachary Taylor
John &, Jr
Camp Grant
Arthur
Navy
Evelyn Murphy
Murphy
Wellsville
N. Y
Nevada
North, Dakota
United States Indian
Major Murphy
Soo Line
Minot
Bate Farthy
Montana
West
Curley Head
Custer
Curl
Bismarck ‘Tribune
Lounsberry
Battle of the Little Big Horn
Curley
Harrison
Chio
Abovg
The
Independent
Major
Milnor
Ransom County
Port Berthold
Town Land Co
Huston
Mark
Sao Railway, Co
Schumann Heink Date Moved To January 8 In Minot
The Schumann Heink concert at Minot High School Auditorium has been rescheduled from Friday January 3 to Wednesday evening January 8 due to health regulations in Montana. Officials say Minot influenza is under control and do not expect new cases to affect the engagement.
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Schumann* Heink
Dew Minot High School
Montana
Schumann-Heink
Minot
Stredwick Family Visiting from Ada Sask
Earle Stredwick and family from Ada Sask are visiting relatives nearby. He moved to Canada two years ago to farm wheat, which averaged 14 bushels this year and up to 28 in favorable spots. He describes Canadian summer fallowing and moisture retention methods. Reuben Stredwick, aged 81 and frail, is his father in Login.
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Earle Stredwick
Ada
Sask
Earle
Canada
Mr. Stredwick
Reuben Stredwick
Login
Ward McCrill Found Guilty of Arson
Ward McCrill was found guilty in district court of arson in the second degree for burning his residence near the Home Hotel to collect insurance. He testified he supported gambling and racing as his livelihood. Richard Lawrence pleaded guilty to bootlegging and was sentenced to ninety days in jail and a $200 fine. Other civil cases included Kalman Co. v. Dinnie for $303.36 for the plaintiff. Kingo v. Brown dismissed. Johnson v. Sea Railway Co. pending. and Robinson Straus & Co. v. Rubew dismissed without prejudice. The Normal School was placed on a list of colleges authorized to offer intensive pre-war courses funded by the U S Government. The couple Donald Rex Barnes and Matilda Peterson of Bowbells were married in the city. James Scafleh recovered from influenza and regained strength.
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Ward McCrill
McCrill
Artinst McGrill
Dr Shaw sworn as policewoman in Washington assignment
Dr Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association is sworn in as a special member of the Washington police force. Supt Pullman oversees the oath and badge ceremony after a reception where Shaw voiced a forty year wish to serve as a policewoman.
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Washington
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Pullman
Red Cross Member Drive Began in 1919 Effort
The Minor Red Cross membership drive opened Monday with several committees active. By Wednesday afternoon only about 1208 memberships had been recorded, far below last year’s totals, as Minot civic leaders urge more locals to join the Red Cross and support the nationwide fund drive.
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Red Cross
Metberg
Minot
Red Cross Funda
Cross
United States
Soldiers Are True American Sportsmen
A fragment from a Prance letter by Davin of the Independent’s typographical force reflects on the end of the war and American soldiers’ conduct. The writer notes peace terms, the Hun’s collapse, and the quick return home, with a hopeful tone about soon leaving Europe.
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Davin
Independent
Tate
Prance
Rita
Buneh
Bill
Armis
Boche
Ito
America
States
War Weariness and Rumors Mark Army Mood in 1919 Dispatch
The letter describes harsh days ahead for troops, rumors of redeployment to the Rhine, and a restless sense of pending change. It notes possible orders, celebration of armistice, and overall fatigue amid wartime expectations.
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Raui
Rhine
Cologne
France
Schumann Heink to Sing at New Minot Auditorium Dedication
Schumann Heink the famed contralto will perform at the dedication of Minot’s new high school auditorium Wednesday evening. Tickets sold quickly with about 1000 dollars worth already gone. boxes and seats reserved for nearby towns. Proceeds aid auditorium fixtures and a souvenir program featuring school views.
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Schumann-Heink
Wedhenday
Kluger
Rueby
Gramville
Herthold
Vulva
Stanley
Schumann-Keink
Counery
Minot Town Crier Club
Supt. White
Minot
Ohix
Schumans- Heink
Enie Dicheehool
Jurors Named for January 1919 County Court Term
The county court draws a long list of jurors for the January 1919 term with names from Burlington Kenmare Minot Ryder Sawyer Des Lacs and more. The term begins January 7 with jurors to report at 2 oclock. New faculty members at the Normal School include Mr T C Sutton as instructor and Miss Dressel resigns after illness and family bereavement.
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Henry Parris
Burlington
N.C. Nelson
Kenmare
Farward Pfeiffer
Minot
Melvin Jensen
Ryder
August Larson
Paul Museh
Wm. F. Clarke
T. C. Sutton
Bay
Ont
Yaar
Mlingis
Sutton
Adrian College
Mich
Chicago University
Michigan
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Negro Porter
Normal School
Couraon
Vassar ‘S College
Mae
Bryson
Hover
Creanigical
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U. S.A
Lord
Donald Rex Barnes
Miss Matilda Peterson
A. B. Dill
James Scafleh
Jim
DR. Shaw
Washington Force
Moen
Tap
EH Nickelson
Bottineau
Walter L Welo
Valva
John Wallin
Wallin
Ciffeens
Boomy
Madame Schumann-Heink
Minot High School
Federal Trade Commission
Gordon van Tine Company
Federal Trade Commision
Commission
Thig
United
Loral
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R. E. Hopkins
Ureswath
Hopline
Thadleas
John Windrel
Glenburn
John
James, Copeland
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A Hansen
W. D. Wilson
A. Miner
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Frank Hoffine
J. F. Morrison
Donnybrook
Eddie Hussey
William H Sey
Des Lacs
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