Raids Gather Gambling Paraphernalia in City Night Sweep
Sheriff Kelley and deputies conducted late night raids on multiple city locations arresting Joe Emerson, Ferris Eckert, Art McGahey, Jimmie Burr, and Ben Carmin. Bonds posted, gambling paraphernalia and some beer seized. officials unnamed swore to complaints, more details to come.
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Sherif Kelley
Willis
Dougherty
Hovind
Art McGahey
Kelley
Albert Nelson
Jimmie Burr
Ben” Carmin
Edison Attends Byllesby Convention in Chicago
Chicago January 3 1918 The annual Byllesby Company convention opened marking its tenth anniversary with 255 delegates from 40 electric gas and street railway groups in 18 states Prominent guests include Thomas A Edison C A Coffin Westinghouse E M Herr Gilchrist and Dawes The program focuses on public contact service regulation and worker welfare with four days of papers and discussions The Byllesby home will host a reception tomorrow night for delegates and wives 4358
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Chicago
H. M. Byllesby & Company
Thi
Obainian T. K. ‘Yekeen
Mobile
Alabama
Thomas A. Edison
C. A. Coffin
General Electric Company
E. M. Herr
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
John F. Gilchrist
T. C. Mart
National Electric Light Association
J. B. Forgan
George M. Reynolds
Charles G. Dawes
Byllesby
Henry M. Byllesby
Edison
Mam
Inro
George B. Caldwell
Samuel ‘Neal
B. E. Sunny
Meenee
T. C. Martie
New York
John WF
Quobrist
Mrs. Bulleaby
W. R. Mollaard
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. H. Hodge
Isaac Milkewitch
A. E. Stevens
Minot
N. D
H. H. Jones
San Ls
H. B. Morton
Albany
Ore
B. W. Lynch
Bluefield
W. Va
Harold Almert
George H. Harris
Louieville
O. B. Osthoff
E. L. Callahan
Alex F. Douglas
Portland
bweR_ J. Grat
Wreck of Great Northern Oregonian Leaves Many Dead and Injured
Six Die and many are injured in the Great Northern Oregonian wreck near Finley and Sharon. Victims include Frank Mahoney, Martha Ketler, Mary Daley, and Joe Mosher with several others hospitalized. Grieber led relief efforts as the train Oregonian plunged from the tracks in zero weather.
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Oregonian
Sharon
N. D
Finley
Great Northern
Breckenridge
Minn
Devils Lake
Grueber
J. M. Grieber
Great Northern Railroad
Joe Mosher
Alledge
Pevils Take
Ost
Ives
Wallin Indicates Willingness to Seek Re-Election
John Wallin, a district senator, informs the Independent he would accept the office again if voters deem his four year record worthy. He is not ready to issue a formal announcement at this time.
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John Wallin
Warrant Out For J M Kennedy In Land Business Case
A warrant is issued for T M Kennedy a known Ryder land trader accused of passing checks without funds at First State Bank of Ryder. The arrest stems from a $2.00 check given to B A Marsh of this city.
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T. M. Kennedy
Kennedy
First State Bank of
Ryder
B. A. Marsh
Miss Gunhild Ness Dies From Kerosene Burns
Miss Gunhild Ness domestic at Martin Jacobson's home died at St Joseph's hospital after severe burns from kerosene igniting a fire in Minot. Her arms chest and back were burned and doctors had little hope. Jacobson tried to smother flames as Ness poured from a can. A sister from Iowa with her husband attended a Zion Lutheran funeral on Sunday led by Rev. Neilson.
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Gunhild Ness
Martin Jacobson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Miss Ness
Iowa
Minot
Zion Lutheran Church
Neilson Ofaating
Married Twenty Five Years Celebrated in Ward County
Mr and Mrs Martin Jacobson marked their silver anniversary with New Year greetings at home lavishly decorated with carnations and a red rose centerpiece. A theater party at the Orpheum followed by a midnight lunch capped a celebration. Guests included Senator and Mrs Velo Velva and D R Jacobson and Peter Fugelao families.
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Martin Jacobecn
Orpheum
Jacobson
Welo
Velva
Peter Fugelso
Ward County
Minot
Cutiseme
Ft Ia
Martin
Velo
D. R. Jacobson
Peter Fugelao
Lou Henry
Ray Nelson
Major Rhode Island Reds Dominate Winter Poultry Shows
The Major sent his blooded rose comb Rhode Island Reds to Crookston and earned top prizes. He won First Cock, First Cockerel, First Pullet, First Pen and multiple premiums, with additional entries at the St Paul show this week. The Major claims a premier flock in the state.
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Rhode Island
Crookston
Mrs Haley Dies SudP Sudden Death Nurse From Boston To North Dakota
Mrs Mary J Haley a trained nurse aged fifty died suddenly of heart trouble at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Darby in this city Tuesday morning at 1030 oclock She had been living at the Darby home awaiting calls in her profession and was working about the house when stricken Her daughter Mrs D P Joyce of St Paul has been notified Joyce formerly Miss Lillian Haley resided in Minot Haley came to North Dakota six years ago from Boston and proved up a homestead near Palermo The remains were shipped to St Paul on No 3 Wednesday for interment services were held at Weagants undertaking parlors Rev Mr Blakser in charge
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Mary J. Haley
W. H. Darby
Moball
Case
St. Paul
Nerment
Weagent
Mr. Blakser
Carge
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Bottineau
Standard
Migs Vera Deitz
School Tescher
Alezandela
Walter Phetteplace
Phiballis
Oregon
T. M. Crowder
Fred Kimball
Mason City
James Riley
New York City
Mitenelli
Cora Chemick
M. D
J. F. Jeffries
Casselten
NM. D
William C
Thibido
Ranier
W. A. Jamies
Whitefish
H. Steele
Campbell, Minn
W. J. Laramie
August Hurn
Minneapolis
John Muller
Minot, N. D
Steepe
Kalispell
Lodge
Mahoney
Daley
Piney
St Paul
Pacific Coast
T Is
Martha Ketler
Thomas Street
Marths Ketler
Ketler
Albert
Hudson
Joseph Mosher
Bothel Hotel
Max Lowkins
Thames Street
Wallin
J. M. Kennedy
Jesse
St. Joseph's Hospital
W. H. Reighart
Mr. and
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Cele
Niversary
Haley
W. M. Darby
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