Escaped from Winnipeg Jail
John Krefchenko, a notorious Western Canada criminal, escaped from Winnipeg Central Police cells at 2:30 am after seizing a guard revolver and using a rope to drop to the lane. Authorities posted a $7,000 reward for his capture and accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
John Krefchenko
Canada
Neryton
Krafchenko
Attorney General's Department
H.M. Arnold
Plum Coulee
James Thomlinson
Louise Street
John Krefchango
Winkier
Boundary Line
United States
Roumania
Europe
Africa
Montana
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Manitoba
Thomas Henry Hicks
Stony Mountain Penitentiary
Flum Coulee
Plum Coulee Bank
Keafchenko
Wagon Wheel Crushes Foot in Williston Trip
Nick Seven of Gladys rode with a grain load to Williston when a cold day led him to slip from the wagon. The wheel crushed the toes of his left foot, but he was treated and returned home Sunday. He will suffer with the foot for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Nick Seven
Gladys
Seven
Williams County State Bank Directors Reelect Officers
Directors at Williams County State Bank re elected all officers for the coming year at a meeting held last Thursday and Friday. The group praised the officers for their capable management since the bank's organization and expressed general satisfaction with current business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County State Bank
Earthquake and Tsunami Devastate Kagoshima District
Report from Tokio states a powerful quake and volcanic eruptions with a tidal wave struck the Kagoshima district. Thousands are feared dead as towns, islands, and the post office building are reportedly destroyed and communication is cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Kagoshima
Kumanoto
Java
Moran Matched Against Jack Johnson Moran
Paris January 14 Jack Johnson and Frank Moran Pittsburg heavy weight signed twenty round world championship fight articles to be held in Paris during early June. Johnson receives 35000 and Moran 5000 as guarantees with terms including no prior fights for Johnson and potential forfeit of 35000 if he withdraws. Three American millionaires in Paris helped arrange the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Johnson
Moran
Paria
Dauphine
Bois de Boule
John
Champaign
Prominent Berthold Man Convicted in Nuisance Case
George Taylor, wealthy Berthold businessman, found guilty by Ward county court after a two hour jury deliberation for keeping and maintaining a common nuisance in 1912. Officials say he used influence and money to run illicit operations in and around Berthold.
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Minot
N. D
George Taylor
Berthold
Ward
Taylor
Oyster supper promise at annual commercial club meeting
Rawson and Ellsthorpe announce at the annual meeting on January 12 that the club will host an oyster supper on January 26 for members who pay dues by January 1. A dues committee will collect payments and invite all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Rawson and Ellsthorpe
Messrs. Rawson
Ellsthorpe
Organize New Farmers Club Forms in Springbrook Area
Residents near Springbrook convened at Frederick school house to establish a farmers club. J A Fagan elected president and Wisconsin excursion delegate. officers include W S Long vice president and Miss W Smith secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for January 24 with lunch, memberships cost fifty cents, attendees urged to bring family.
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Springbrook
Frederick School House
J. A. Fagan
Wisconsin
C. W. Lemley
W .S. Long
W. Smith
C. W. Semler
Rheuben Young
F. E. Frederick
Floyd Trumbo
R. Young
Frank E. Frederick
Farmers Club
Frank Frederick
Mise W. L. Smith
Beef imports soar under new tariff law data
Washington reports under the new tariff law free imports rise in November with beef and other foods showing sharp gains. Fresh beef imports reach 10 856 516 pounds in November from England while total cattle under tariff provisions for October and November total 253 757 head valued near 7 million dollars. Social note mentions Civic League Literary Department meeting with papers by Miss McAndrews Dennett and Mrs Saxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
England
The
Civic League
McAndrews
Homesteader Arrest Sparks Missing Settlers Probe
Albert Hanson a western county homesteader is jailed on cattle slaughter charges. Five other settlers vanish, suspected linked to the case. Cattlemen hunt thieves, wolves and guard livestock. Catholic Young Ladies Sodality plans a card party January 19 at Library Hall with 2 cent admission and refreshments.
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Shafer
N. D
Albert Hanson
Young Ladies’ Sodality of the
Catholic Church
Wireless cry from steamer Cobequid near Grand Manan
A distress call from the Royal Mail Steamer Cobequid was heard as she lay on a ledge in the Bay of Fundy. Three vessels, including Royal George and Lady Laurier, searched heavy seas for 120 aboard, with updates uncertain about her exact position and fate.
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Halifax
Royal Mail
Grand Manan
St. Johns
Bay of Fundy
Royal George
Cobequid
Yarmouth
Lady Laurier
Brier Island
Marriage Notice for H E Distad and Agnes Larson
Friday afternoon at the pastor residence H E Distad of Wheelock married Agnes T Larson of Wheelock at the groom’s farm near Wheelock. The couple are listed as living with Mr and Mrs Alfred Hite on the groom’s farm near Wheelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Distad
Terr. Hilde
Agnes T. Larson
Wheelock
Alfred Hite
Groom
Miller Declares Remington Release Is Valid
Attorney General Miller says there was no error in commuting Joseph E. Remingtons sentence and his release from the state penitentiary was proper. Former warden Hellstrom denies irregularity in the liberation and offers $100 for recapture of Remington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck, N. D
Joe Remington
Miller
Remington
Hellstrom
Fargo
N. D
Frank
State Penitentiary
Joseph E. Remington
Remlington
City Commissioners Meet and Appoint Auditor
The city commissioners met on Monday and accepted N B Ludanese's resignation as city auditor. George Harvey was appointed to fill the vacancy. Plans and specifications for a filter plant stand pipe and electric pump were ordered. The engineer was instructed to prepare them. A filter plant is urged before spring high water. The Bishop's committee of the Episcopal church hosts a party next Friday evening January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Ludanese
George Harvey
Williston
The
Episcopal Church
Argentine Corn Lands At New York Port After Tariff Change
Nearly 300000 bushels of Argentine corn unloaded at New York port amid tariff act changes. Over 1,000,000 bushels have entered the United States since the tariff went into effect, with 13 ships en route or loading. A U.S. syrup maker has 1,000,000 bushels under contract as imports are expected to rise with the new Argentine crop. Rail and dock facilities are strained but being upgraded to handle the influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South America
United States
Week in District Court: multiple verdicts and trials
The district court last Thursday saw verdicts for plaintiffs and defendants in several cases. Awards included 105.78 in a threshing bill suit, 150 for wrongful ejection, and a defendant win in a life insurance premium dispute. Some cases were dismissed or continued due to illness or procedural moves. The Montana Eastern Railway condemnation case remains on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Green
Barney Hole
John Wales
Ed Siminson
Mourtrail
S. J. Scott Va
A. E. McGaw
Mary Frederickson
Bob Jean
Chineman
Frank Stewart
Wim. Posey
Alliance Hail Company
Michael Keller
Geo. W
Rugby Man Seeks Treasurership in North Dakota
John Steen of Rugby former state representative and two term Pierce County treasurer may run for state treasurer as Gunder Olson retires. Steen known statewide. his candidacy discussed amid parcel post business statistics from Chicago showing heavy post office activity.
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Bismarck
N. D
John Steen
Rugby
House of Representatives
Pierce County
Gunder Olson
Steen
Busy Year for Game Wardens
In 1913 EB McCutcheon reports 74 arrests in District No. 1 with 70 convictions and two dismissals. Fines total $1,002 directed to county school funds. two jailed ten days each. Revenue for the district reached $18,268.55, with $16,447.85 to the state Game fund and a net gain cited for taxpayers. Confiscated property included 2 guns 239 muskrat traps 16 beaver traps 182 muskrat skins 12 fish nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. McCutcheon
Fame
State Game and Fifth Commission
Theg
Game Board
Commercial Club Elects Five New Directors
The annual commercial club meeting elected five new directors J. B. Lyon G. F. Carpenter Vern Asbury W B Overton and F P Bergman. Bergman was named president Lyon vice president and A N Eidsness treasurer. Secretary position discussed with no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lyon
G. F. Carpenter
Vern Asbury
W- B. Overton
F. P. Bergman
F. B. Bergman
A. N. Eidsness
Genarl Hillstad and Dahle United in Marriage
Genarl Hillstad and Dahle were joined in marriage in this city on Wednesday evening at o'clock p.m. Rev. Monson officiated. The couple will reside on a farm in Montana.
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Genarl Hillstad
Dahle
Ronetraill vi
Monson
Hillstad
Montana
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Parter
Jack
Ward County
NEW Farmers Club
Frederick School
O. K
Warden Hellstrom
Perty
Rugby Man
Parcel Post
Chicago
Hon Ane Vity
Gates Hall
Winscome
Lyceum
Asl
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