Use of Wooden Cars on New Haven Line to Be Investigated
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner McChord will personally oversee an interstate commerce commission inquiry into the Wallingford wreck on the New Haven railroad. The Pullman Company to be joined as a party. A formal IC C probe into the through fast trains wooden sleeper cars is sought with data on car counts and constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Pullman Co
U. S. Commerce Commission
Road Willing
Washington
McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wallingford
Connecticut
Pullman Company
Chicago
Sept
Belknap
Howard Elliott
Mix
Marvin
Louisville
Jeanette Annette
Rainfall Record and Losses Post 1913 Growing Season
The article notes eleven and a half inches of rain in 1913 across April to August, with July and August being the wettest months. It cites Pettigrew at the state hospital for monthly totals and a season total of 11.43 inches, along with temperature readings showing cool nights in August and daytime highs near 99. August had 15 clear days and 14 cloudy or party cloudy days, and a pocketbook containing $150 plus valuables was returned to its owner.
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Iit
Pettigrew
Honest finders reward as bridge carpenter returns pocketbook
Albert Stone a supervisor’s bridge crew member found a pocketbook containing 150 dollars a receipt book and Elks lodge papers along the rail between Sterling and McKenzie The owner Mr Brenne was notified and a letter from Henry Lehman Winnipeg asked if the money should be mailed The finder was given a liberal reward Jamestown Alert notes the honesty of Stone and a wedding visit of Mr and Mrs H J Charles of St Paul to see son Herbert Charles wed Florence Swennann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stone
Frank Ingalls
Sterling
McKenzie
Elks Lodge
Brene
Ingalls
Jamestown
Alert
Thaw Case May Run Two Years
Montreal reports indicate the Thaw deportation case could extend for up to two years as litigation moves from dominion courts to the Privy Council in England. Mary Thaw arrives in Montreal with family members awaiting further legal action and immigration decisions.
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Ottawa
Ant
Sept
Dominion
Dominion Courta
Privy Council
England
Courta
Preliminary Program for North Dakota Women's Clubs Meeting
The North Dakota Federation of Women's clubs outlines its preliminary program for the annual meeting in Grand Forks. Mrs. Percy C. Pennybacker will attend with committee members and local club women. The schedule spans October 15 and 16 with credentials, welcomes, reports, department programs, elections, and a benefit entertainment for the endowment fund.
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North Dakota Federation of Women’s Clubs
Percy C. Pennybacker
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Grand Forks
Muale
Legislative Department
C. W. Plain
Literature and Library Department
Helen Paddock
Household Economics
Helen Bascom
Ira
A. M. O'Connor
Endowment Fund
Mra
Scott Rex
E. W. Cunningham
Hattie M. Davis
E. B. Goss
Walter R. Reed
M. A. Hildreth
F. C. Amidon
B. Page
Ceres Hall
Agricultural College
Percy V. Pennybacker
Tragic death of 11 year old John Hoster
John Hoster son of Mr and Mrs W Hoster of 514 Sixth Street West died at home from heart disease. The enlarged heart pressed on the lung causing breathing impairment. He had been ill two weeks. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at the family home Jamestown Alert notes the Hesters are former residents with many friends here offering sympathy.
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John Hoster
Hoster
Sixth Street West
N. P
Buffalo
N. D
Jamestown
Hester
Blond Eskimos Claim Denies Stefansson Discovery
Edmonton Sept 4 Three Ft Simpson trappers G L Deschanneault Joseph Hud son and William Hud son deny Viljamar Stefansson's claim to discover a tribe of blonde Eskimos. They say they found Eskimos whiter than white men, spent three weeks with a 300 strong tribe, and reached camps near northern shores before Stefansson arrived, keeping their own northward path secret.
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Edmonton
Alta
G. L. Deschanneault
Joseph
William Hudson
Viljamar Stefangson
Stefanzoon
Arctice
Stefansson
Four Arrested in Minot for Disorderly Conduct Sentenced
Four men arrested by Special Policeman Peter Roberts faced a Police Magistrate. A. W. Taylor received four days hard labor. Henry Dubzon, five days. Robert Bowers two days. Fred Dandson fined one dollar and costs and released to seek work. The arrests occurred in the Great Northern yards amid threats and name calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
John Lynch
A. W. Taylor
Joe McGregor
Fred Dandson
Henry Dubzon
Robert Bowers
Dandson
Dubzon
Bowers
Peter Roberts
Roberts
Great Northern
New York Prosecutor May Face Year in Penitentiary
In Sherbrooke and Coaticook reports, Harry K. Thaw fights deportation to the United States while Canadian authorities and a Montreal court scrutiny continue. A habeas corpus writ puts his case into Montreal courts. Jerome faces a year in prison for gambling as Thaw’s fate dominates local sentiment.
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New York
Canada
Thaw
Sherbrooke
Harry Kendall Thaw
Hutchinson
Coaticook
Gervaln
Montreal
Gerval
Harry K. Thaw
The
Montreal Herald
County and Banks First in Warant Forger Settlement
Stark county is a preferred creditor while two Dickinson banks that bought forged warrants receive priority next. Other creditors share pro rata after settling securities cases tied to the White forgery ring. White faced about a 40000 dollar shortage and has served three years in state prison. Mrs. and Mrs. F D McKinnon, recently married, visit Fargo after a honeymoon, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Lund before heading to Miles City Montana.
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Fargo
N. D
Stark County
Dickinson
White
Amidon
United States Court
Northern Trust Company of Fargo
F. D. McKinnon
Grand Forks
Minneapolis
Mrs. McKinnon
Chas. Lund
Mr. McKinnon
Lund
Miles Ietty
Mont
Arrest for Pigging by Greek Man in Urbana
Andrew Nicotatopomos arrested by Deputy Sheriff James Kelly in Urbana on a charge of selling fire water to railroad workers. He was brought to Valley City for a hearing before Justice of the Peace Zabel. The scene prompted sheriff to check for other illicit liquor buyers amid local hunters.
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Coaticook
Jerome
Milford Aldrich
Aldrich
Thaw
Urbana
James Kelly
Valley City
Justice of the Peace Zabel
Kelly
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H. J. Charles
St. Paul
City
Robt. Anderson
Herbert Charlea
Florence Swenann
Mary Thaw
Harry Thaw
George Lauder Carnegie
MR. Jerome
Sporting ‘World
Minneapolis Journal
American National Bank
A. H. Gray
H. O. Myhro
James Grady
H.C. Aamoth
W. McCorsick
Enderlin
Frank White
W. F. Cushing
Health Department
R.A. Sprague
Fannie C. Amidon
Arts and Crafts
H. C. McCartney
Munic
Report of
Peace Congress
Yould
Mary Copley Thaw
Roger" Thompson
Matteawan
Cresson
Pennsylvania
Special Board of Inquiry
Stanford White
County and Banks
Andrew Nicotatopomos
Daly
Luvia Barclay
Florence McDonald
Barclay
H. C. Presler
Henry
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