Northern Pacific Chair Says Railroad In Peak Condition
Colonel William P. Clough chairman reports a three week daylight tour over about 6500 miles of Northern Pacific lines from Ashland to the Pacific coast. He praises the system as physically in best shape due to recent heavy improvements and expects one third to one half more business with existing facilities. He notes strong passenger and lumber activity and sees no need for new securities while forecasts a comfortable surplus and reduced future investment.
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New York
William P. Clough
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Northern Pacific
Ashland
Wia
Pacific Coast
Clough
Northern Pacific Territory
Colonel Clough
Northwest
Denounce Democratic Caucus Action in Senate Debate
Washington story reports Senator Cummins denouncing caucus action on the currency bill as near conspiratorial and undemocratic. He warns there will be no real debate, deeming the process a farce, while Senator Owens and Senator Lewis rebut the charges. Also notes Peter Unseth visiting Kathryn.
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Washington
Cummins
Senate
Cummine
Lewis
Wilnels
Town
St. Owens
Barnes County Divorce Granted After Desertion Claim
Judge Coffey in Barnes County chambers grants a divorce to Agnes V. Quist from Enger C. Quint after she alleges desertion three weeks after their 1911 marriage. Attorney Englert of Valley City represented the plaintiff. Quint has not been seen since.
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Coffey
Barnes County
Chambers
Agnes V. Quist
Enger C. Quint
Englert
Valley City
Jamestown Alert
The Wardrobe Sale Proves Successful Event
The Wardrobe Clothing Store held a great removal sale called Whirlwind attracting large crowds. Clerks hurried to wrap goods and give change as stock was reduced before moving to new quarters featuring a 50 foot plate glass display window. Times-Record Want Ads, bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardrobe
Beavers
Baroness Sues for Millions Over Broken Promise
Baroness Arsula Barbara Van Kali nowski sues Michael J. Hurley of St. Louis in federal court for 2.5 million dollars claiming breach of promise. She alleges meeting in Paris in 1912, spending hundreds of thousands on a wedding planned for August 1912, and multiple postponements after Hurley promised marriage. Her trip to the United States occurred last July amid the disputed engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Federal District Court
Michael J. Hurley
Arsula Barbara van Kalinowski
Weisbaden
Germany
Hurley
Paris
South America
United States
Eight Pardons at Bismarck Yesterday
Bismarck North Dakota December 5 the state board of pardons met for the semi annual session and considered 133 applications for clemency from penitentiary inmates sentenced for crimes from blind pigging to first degree murder. By last night eight pardons had been granted to men nearing completion of their sentences. No prisoners of notable importance were released and the large number of applicants equals about half the prison population, affecting prison manufacturing operations.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Board of Pardons
Marriage Licenses Issued In Recent Weeks
The marriage licenses issued include November 25 John Sad and May Stee of Darey, November 25 W Giles Mead and Bessie B Gourley of Valley City, November 24 Harry A Kaufmann of Minneapolis and Florence McDonald of Valley City, December 2 Leonard Laverne Coacley of Nevis Minnesota and Lena Breke of Sitley Trail Township North Dakota.
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John Sad
May Stee
Hoth
Darey
W. Giles Mead
Misa Bessie B. Gourley
Valley City
Harry A. Kaufmann
Minneapolis
Florence McDonald
Leonard Laverne Coacley
Nevis
Minn
Lena Breke
Sitley Trail Township
Vanderbilt keeps identity laugh at Euston station
London December reports recount W K Vanderbilt Jr traveling with the Duchess of Marlborough aboard the Caronia. Reporters ignorant of his fame asked who he is, prompting a smile from Vanderbilt and laughter from the Duchess. Litchville hosted a talent play last Friday, with attendees still sore from amusement.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Litchville
War talk prompts passage of volunteer army bill
Washington December 5. The House passed a pay army volunteer bill aimed at placing volunteer regiments on an equal footing with the regular army. The president could organize volunteers for war when he deems war imminent, with officers appointed by the president. Mann argued the measure mirrors preparations for conflict with Mexico and referenced past Spain American war funding debates.
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Washington, D. C
Mann
House
Capitol
Senate
Hay
Mexico
Appropriations Committee
McKinley
Huerta
Rest Room Popular Draws Women and Shoppers
The Ladies' Exchange and Rest Room saw seventy four names registered in six days this month with many added since December 6. Women, including farmers wives, rest at the room and enjoy a modest lunch. Mrs Chilberg oversees serving hot items daily, with all foods made by the women. Clara Tatley of Bismarck, a Northwestern university student, is among twelve girls chosen for a university minstrel performance. There were eighty six Santastimizt for Mie 12 positions. Do your Christmas shopping early.
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Mra. Chilberg
Clara Tatley
Bismarck
Henry Tatley
Northwestern University of
Japs Aim for Olympic Laurels in Berlin 1915
Japan plans a stronger Olympic showing at Berlin in 1915 after Stockholm. Professor Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo, reorganized after Stockholm into the Japan Athletic Association to train athletes for international contests and promote physical education. Special focus will be on the marathon, 200 yard dash, and jumping events.
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Japan
Berlin
Stockholm
Jigoro Kano
Japan Athletic Association
Zeman
Delays Hit Knife River Extension Track Laying
The Knife River extension on the Northern Pacific north line lies 28 miles west of Stanton and 7 miles from Golden Valley with track work halted. Bridge contractors report material delivery setbacks, delaying progress by about a week before operations resume.
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Stanton
Golden Valley
Knife River
Northern Pacific
Claimed Bouillon Cubes Not Concentrated Meat Essence
Washington December 5. The belief that bouillon cubes are concentrated meat essence with high nutritive value is debunked by a Department of Agriculture bulletin No 27. It states cubes are mainly salt with small amounts of protein and plant extract, offering little real food value and costlier than homemade broth.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
New Suffrage Body Proposes Budget System In Constitution
Washington December 4. The National American Woman Suffrage Association moves to adopt a new constitution introducing a budget system. The change aims to align the organization financially with a formal funding structure, replacing the previous subscription method used to fund suffrage work.
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Suffrage Association
Washington
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Rugby Thieves Get Rich Haul
In Rugby North Dakota on December 4, burglars entered Amberson's department store via the rear door and stole an entire stock of new silk. Only silk was taken with no disturbance to cash drawers. Silk wrappers and cartons were found in the alley, suggesting packing into small trunks. Several persons were involved and a vehicle may have waited near the Great Northern tracks to transport the loot. Sheriff Tieegen is trying to locate the culprits.
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Rugby
N. D
Burelars
Amberson's
Tieegen
Bar
Hoosiers to be Entertained in Valley City
Indiana admission anniversary celebration set for December 13 at the home of Mrs. Frank Baillis. Local Indiana representatives to enjoy a social event as guests. Mr and Mrs Mats Mason plan a Cuba winter trip after Christmas holidays urging early shopping.
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Indiana
Valley City
Frank Baillis
1Ndiana
Cuba
Mra
Mats Mason
Red Flag Floats On Mine Saloon
The federal grand jury report criticizes mine owners for political influence and complicating labor strife in mining districts. It details camp saloons collecting 25 to 40 cents per month per worker, open nights and Sundays, with a notorious anarchist red flag saloon tied to crimes. Also notes a Young Peoples' Society meeting at the Norwegian Danish Lutheran church with refreshments provided.
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Pueblo
Col
Federal Grand Jury
Young Peoples’ Society
Danish Lutheran Church
E. S. Solheim
Wimbledon News Changes Hands
A. F. Steffen buys the Wimbledon News and takes immediate possession moving from Melrose Minnesota. He plans to relocate in Wimbledon North Dakota Barnes county offers the best opportunities and his family will join him soon. Steffen was lured by E D Lumb Land Co and a strong local turnout boosts his decision. Do your Christmas shopping early.
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Wimbledon News
Carter
Montana
A. F. Steffen
Melrose
Minn
Wimbledon People
Steffen
Minnesota
North Dakota
Barnes County
Wimbledon
E. D. Lum Land Co
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Northern Pacific Directors
Democratic Caucus
Cummings
Kathryn
Peter Unseth
The
American National Bank
Valley City, N. D
A. H. Gray
H. C. Myhro
James Grady
H.C. Aamoth
Scoop
Vanderbilt
London
W. K. Vanderbilt
Hoosiers
Colorado
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