Oakes Plans $800000 for New Buildings This Year
Oakes expects to spend about 800000 for city improvements and new buildings in the current year following Oct 17 1907 district fire. A new Union street post office 100 by 90 feet brick rises with multiple tenants. A three story hotel at Union and Second streets and a brick shop and opera house at Union Fourth compose the district boom. Northern Pacific promises a new sew station and over thirty dwellings, including a 10000 dollar home, are planned for a lively summer growth.
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New Association in North Dakota Formed at Fargo Meeting
One hundred three county officials attended the inaugural Fargo session of the County Commissioners Association of North Dakota. A. J. De Lance was elected president with David Stewart as vice president and Dan Wright as secretary and treasurer. Seven directors will be named later. The opening session drew 102 commissioners, followed by theater entertainment and a banquet at Piries hall.
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Myrick
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Ransom
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Dr Fawcett Granted Bail in Contested Case
In Grand Forks Judge Purcell set Dr John Fawcett’s bond at 2000 and released him. The State’s key witnesses Dr O Keefe and William Marble were barred from testifying, defense waived further evidence, and the State threatened to file murder charges if bail failed. Court noted pretrial disclosures as hearsay and improprieties, case postponed to March term.
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John Fawcett
Grand Forks
R. J. Purcell
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William Marble
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Tulge Purcell
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Miss Schmoehel
William
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Open Shop Rule Enacted by Fargo Builders Exchange
The Fargo Builders and Traders exchange put an open shop rule into effect affecting most trades except painters who remain under a separate agreement until April 1. Contractors claim freedom to hire union or non union workers, promising no discrimination or wage cuts. Unions warn of possible action if non union labor is used.
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Russia Seeks North Dakota Corn Aid To Help Russia
Prof. Shepperd has shipped North Dakota corn samples to Russia to aid corn cultivation there. Russian experiment stations are pursuing similar efforts to push agricultural boundaries northward as they recognize the American Northwest's advanced agricultural position.
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Rusela
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American Northwest
Shackled escape attempt ends in long North Dakota sentence
Edwin Ross, guilty of vagrancy breaking, received twenty years in the penitentiary from Judge Kneeshaw in Pembina. On transfer through Grand Forks he was shackled and handcuffed. he warned he would likely die if shackle removal allowed escape. He refused to name accomplices in a Great Northern safe robbery and jewelry store heist. He has a long criminal record across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Western Canada.
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Pardons Sought for Brutal Murders In North Dakota
State's Attorney J B Wineman reports Martell Ty seeks a pardon at June pardon board hearing. Martell is serving thirty years for murder after striking a man with a club and robbing him. Temar Bruce, jailed seventeen and a half years for Niagara highway robbery, asks for commutation to five years citing reform.
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J. B. Wineman
Grand Forks
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Mall Ground Up Incident Report On Westbound Train
A Sanporn citizen reports an unusual event involving a sack thrown from the westbound North Coast Limited. The claim states the sack is very heavy and fails to clear the train properly.
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Farmers Club Banquet Honors Public School Pupils
A local institute at Cando hosts a banquet and entertainment for farmers as guests of the commercial club. The event features a review of work done by pupils of the public schools and highlights community achievements.
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Commercal Club
Ward County Editorial Association Formed in Minot
Ward County newspaper men organized the Ward County Editorial Association during a Minot meeting. Sam H. Clark was named chairman and Leigh C. Carroll secretary as plans for a temporary group were set, aiming to invite nearly all county papers to the next Minot gathering.
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Severa
Sam H. Clark
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Carpio News
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Leland Hotel
McHienry County
Officer Jerden Assaulted on Fifth Street Jamestown
Jamestown patrolman Officer Jerden was attacked on Fifth Street by Arlow, who struck him with a switch and fled toward the Capitol hotel. Jerden pursued, fired, and caught Arlow in the alley north of the hotel. Sheriff Wasser aided the scene as Arlow was jailed awaiting trial. Jerden was treated and remains in the ring despite facial injuries.
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Omcer Jerden
Fifth Street
Oscar Arrow
Arlow
Capitol Hotel
Wasser
Fifth Avenue
Jerden
Prisner
Thorp
Medina
BINARY HAD NO LICENSE
D A Shephard was arrested for practicing veterinary dentistry without a state license. He pled guilty, claimed ignorance of the license requirement, and was fined at least $50. Unable to pay, he was committed to the sheriff’s care until the fine is settled. He said he had practiced in Nebraska and Western Canada as well as locally.
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Carr
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Western
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Bottineau Baseball Association Organized and Officers Elected
Bottineau forms the Bottineau Base ball association for the coming season with A Bescanon presiding and J B Murphy as secretary. Elected directors are Andy Johnston A R McKay and C L Newhouse with Kay as secretary and treasurer and J A Panter as manager Foster. Players from last year expected to return as funds are raised.
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Creamery for Palermo organized and under way
At a largely attended meeting the Palermo creamery association organized and elected trustees Frank A. Wilson R I Rasmussen Peter Sanderson Lars Hollekim and Elmer Arms. The board selected a site and construction began with the cheese house to be built first. Three thousand dollars in stock has already been subscribed.
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Frank A. Wilson
R. I. Rasmussen
Peter Sanderson
Lars Hollekim
Elmer Arms
North Dakota Local Notes Highlight Patchwork of Growth
A North Dakota roundup reports on hires and new ventures across towns from Palermo to Devils Lake. Farmers seek labor in Tola and Ellendale, while a murder case stirs interest in Ellendale. Repairs touch McVille post office, Havana schools show budding artists, Bathgate hosts sixteen state blind asylum pupils, and Glensullin Congregationalists plan a new church.
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Inton
New Superintendent Chosen for Bismarck Schools
At a Bismarck school board meeting Prof. Jts20 Tanner from Valley City normal school was elected superintendent, replacing William Moore who led the district for thirteen years. The decision follows years of controversy tied to political and governance questions amid protests by local parent groups and women's clubs.
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Valley City Normal School
William Moore
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Eason
Commercial Club
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Masons Dedicate New Temple in Minot
Minot opened a new elegant Masonic temple surrounding a dedicated ceremony attended by over 150 Masons from North Dakota towns. John Medannett represented the grand master as the ritual began at 8 30 pm. A reception, dancing, and a large banquet followed, with wives present and a strong display of hospitality.
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Minot
Teemple
North Dakota
John Medannett
Magic City Lodge
Five Horses Cremated in Dennybrook Livery Fire
Fire destroyed the livery barn of Peter sucxman at Dennybrook with five horses killed. The blaze discovered at five o'clock in the morning gutted the structures and equipment except for two or three vehicles. The fire’s origin remains a mystery as investigators assess the scene.
Liquor License Arrest Over Publication in Lignite
Nick Frank of Lignite was arrested in Minot for failing to publish a license to sell intoxicating liquors. He appeared before Judge Murray claiming no business in Lignite for two and a half months, but the requirement remains. Penalty for failure to publish ranges from one day to a year in jail and a fine from 1 to 500 dollars.
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Minot
Charse
Murray Frank
JSE Spotters to Bag Pigg ers in Bismarck City
City officials in Bismarck plan a security sweep as riveted fence lines are reinforced and the DIN piggers face a thorough cleansing. Spotters may be deployed to enforce the measures and ensure safety across the district.
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JSE
Bismarck
Comb-Monde
Milwaukee Depot Opens at Hettinger
The Milwaukee railroad opens its new Hettinger depot now completed and ready for operation. The building is described as very commodious and the railway force has moved in to take possession.
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Adams
A. C. Thomp
Dickinson
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Railroad
Hettinger
Thief Steals Horse From Langdon Barns
A night visitor entered Langdon resident Matt Sehneider’s barn and took a horse, along with a harness from Mr Schulke’s barn and a cutter from the Diamond ma. across the track. Langdon Maddock reports a band with $140 in the treasury.
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Baron Rosen in Mourning and Russia Travel Plans
Baron Rosen the Russian ambassador withdraws from social life after his brother's death. He will sail for Russia in May, instead of this term, reflecting his current bereavement and upcoming official duties.
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Russia
Senate currency bills and railroad debates span week
Washington reports detail Senate and House activity with Sen Alden Smith opposing the Aldrich currency plan while railroads and post office issues draw charges of fraud. Debates cover currency modifications, court access in Chie raws territory, and Senate honors for Senator Proctor amid memory observances.
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William Alden Smith
Michigan
Aldrich
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Immigration Committee
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Medal Honors Hero Who Assisted Custer In Montana Battle
Zonkers Montana March 8 Thomas Callan receives a congressional medal for bravery in riding through enemy lines to reinforce General Custer at the Cite Big Hor where his command was entangled. The feat is noted as a dramatic dash that aided the doomed relief effort.
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Callan
Custer
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