Reminiscences of James J Hill by Longtime Great Northern men
Fred Almy and Mitt Richardson travel to St Paul for the funeral of James J Hill. The article recalls Hill as a builder and friend to workers, noting his early rise with the St Paul and Pacific and St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba lines, his wage fairness, stock option program, personal care for aging engineers, and his praise of Mrs Hill.
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Fred Almy
Great Northern
Mr. Almy
Mr. Hill
St. Paul
Crookston
Fred
St. Vincent
Hill
Minot
Helena
Mont
Hil
Almy
The
Road
St. Paul and Pacifle
Ing
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Ir. Hill
Mrs. Hill
Almy Tea
Glacier Park
Thousands of German papers quit under wartime strain
Berlin reports that about 3,000 newspapers and publications have ceased operations since the war began, with 1,255 fewer titles listed this year than in 1915. The declines reflect widespread financial difficulties affecting the press at the imperial postal district level.
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Berlin
Germany
Imperial Postal District
Minot Wing Opens Season In 6 5 Victory At Home
A large crowd watched Minot beat Berthold 6 to 5 in the season opener at the Minot ballpark. Lovely started for Minot, but Doc Spillane, the team’s trusted southpaw, relieved and secured the win as errors plagued both teams. Frank Waters umpired.
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Minot Wing
Minot
Berthold
Lovely
Doc” Spillane
Frank Waters
Elks to Initiate Fifty-One New Members Friday
The Elks accepted fifty-one candidates Saturday night who will be initiated Friday night. A business meeting approved spending nearly a thousand dollars on interior decorations and alterations to the Home.
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the Elks
Youth Pleads for Clean Record in Court
A juvenile offender appeared before juvenile court officers and promised to stay on the straight and narrow path if released. He filed a written statement after laborious effort, saying he hoped to go to Congress someday and desired an unblemished record.
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Congress
Industrial Committee Appointed to Study Local Proposition
The Directors of the Association of Commerce named Ira D. Wight E A Long and R D Halvorson to a committee to report on a new industrial proposition. A favorable report could position Minot for manufacturing growth in the near future.
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Ira D. Wight
E. A. Long
R. D. Halvorson
The
Association of Commerce
Minot
Meanest man warned against coercing beliefs for party
A local voice denounces any boss who forces workers to abandon political or religious beliefs to support a party. The speaker hopes such coercion is eschewed and urges restraint amid accusations of petty thieving and public shaming.
Judge Leighton Candi Date for Re election
K. E. Leighton, judge of the Eighth Judicial district since 1911, seeks reelection. He will appear on the non partisan ballot at the June primaries where two nominees are chosen. He plans to campaign in the primaries and expects a strong fall fight. Leighton, a University of Town law graduate, has practiced in Minot for fifteen years before becoming judge.
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K. E. Leighton
Eighth Judicial District
Legion
Todge Leighton
Law Department
University of Town
Town City
Minot
Bull Dog Captures Egg Thief in Central Avenue Standoff
Soo officer Nick Thilgen and his trained bull dog nabbed Stanley Karyk at two AM off Central avenue while he secreted a case of eggs from Northern Produce Co in an old threshing separator. A carton of Prince Albert tobacco was found, ninth of ten stolen cartons.
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Nick Thilgen
Soo
Stanley Karyk
Central Avenue
Northern Produce Co
Ilgen
Anet
Karyk
Thilgen
Prince Albert Tobacco
Senator Bond’s Wide Popularity Visits Larimore
Walter Bond of Minot North Dakota spent Friday night in Larimore on his way to Inkster for Miss Sears funeral. Bond, raised near Inkster, is noted for business and political success in western North Dakota and has served six years as a legislator from the 29th district.
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Grand Forks
Walter Bond
Minot
N. D
Larimore
Inkster
Sears
Walter
Advertising Man at McCoys Joins Local Store
M. J. Klang, a former Gotham advertising manager, has arrived in Mi to take the advertising man and show card writer post at McCoy's department store. He is experienced in department store advertising and will work with General Manager C. E. DeNoon. A false alarm at Moore Motor Co. prompted a noon fire department call Tuesday.
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M. J. Klang
Gotham
Minot
McCoy's Department
Klang
C. E. DeNoon
Moore Motor Co
Senatorial Hopeful Touts Farmer Friendly Laws
The candidate, raised on a farm, has gained popularity as a faithful worker for practical protections benefiting farmers and businessmen. He argues that farmer interests align with his, aiming to secure support this year as he runs for the senate and earns many friends in the region.
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Senate
Cies
Barrons Mother Dies in St Paul at 78
Mrs Josephine S Barron seventy eight years old died at St Josephs hospital St Paul after a long illness She was cousin to A L Surpenteur St Pauls oldest settler and mother of R E B Barron bank president Funeral held Monday at St Marks church with burial at Calvary Survivors include five children Louis E Seattle Robert E Minot Wm C John F and Emily Mr St Paul resides.
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Josephine S. Barron
St. Joseph’s Hospital
St. Paul
R. EB. Barron
Second National Bank
Fontainebleu
France
Nestos Campaigning For U.S. Senate Nomination
R A Nestos of Minot North Dakota, a Republican candidate for United States Senator, campaigned in the city yesterday. Described as a capable and principled attorney, he promotes a thorough statewide effort and expresses confidence in his nomination and election reflecting support from farming interests in the north.
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R.A. Nestos
Minot
R. A. Nestos
N. D
United States
North Dakota
Washington
Ithia
Ka. Nestos
Nestos
Bro. Nestos
Ft. Seward
Working Boys Band to Perform Two Minot Concerts
Minot U C T Succeeds in bringing the famous Working Boys Band of Minneapolis to town for two concerts to raise funds. The shows are set for Wednesday June 7 and Saturday June 10 with the band meeting Governors Burnquist and Hanna on arrival.
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Minot U. C. T
Minot Council
Working Boys! Band
Minneapolis
Minot
Minneapolis Journal
Working Boys
C. C. Heintzman
Burnquist
Minnesota
Hanna
North Dakota
Kick by Horse Breaks Robert Evans Arm
Robert Evans, an aged farmer in Torning township, was kicked by a horse at noon Wednesday. He sustained a fracture to a bone in his left forearm and a bruised hip. After fainting, a nearby worker aided him. doctors from Minot reduced the fracture and he remains laid up for a long period.
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Robert Evans
Torning
Minot
Nestos enters race for United States Senate in North Dakota
R A Nestos of Minot announces as Republican candidate for U S Senate resigning as Ward County state’s attorney to tour the state. Support from multiple papers as a strong progressive Republican. campaign framed as a choice between old line figures and a new man.
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R. A. Nestos
Minot
United States
Nestos
Ward County
North Dakota
McCumber
Hanna
Rolette County
U. S
Sharon
Persimmon —New
Town Criers Club Ready For Work In Minot
The Minot Town Criers Club adopts a constitution at a meeting with the Association of Commerce. Committees appointed include Membership Finance Publicity and Educational Course. The club plans to assist Minneapolis visitors and co operate on Fourth of July events.
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Minot Town Criers
Association of Commerce
Board of Governors
Franklin Kauffman
C. E. DeNoon
Will E. Holbein
P. J. Andrews
A. H. Kurth
G. A. Hassel
W. F. Jones
B. N. Lesk
G. D. Colcord
L. D. McGahan
Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association
Minneapolis
Retail Dealers' Credit Asociation
Natal
Spud Seller Seeks Relief in Ward County Ad
Ward County Independent reports AAKRANN pleads for help as flood of potato orders overwhelms supply. Ad requests removal after urging readers to take up the listing.
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Aakrann
Ward County Independent
Nestos Emerges as Progressive Republican Senate Candidate
Reports from Jamestown to Minot portray R A Nestos of Minot as a lively progressive Republican candidate for U S Senate to succeed McCumber. He served as Ward County State’s Attorney and has broad state support, with editors noting his strong personal campaign prospects and potential cross faction backing.
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R. A. Nestos
Minot
United States Senate
Senator McCumber
Ward County
Nestos
McCumber
L. Hanna
Percy Trubshaw
Valley City Courier
Hanna
Wall
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McCoys
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R. E. Barron
Forinestos
Northwestern
U. S. Senate
Splendid Press
Mora (Minn
Times
Town Criers Club
Town Criers
Fargo
Jamestown Alert
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