Opening Up Branch Lines After Weeks Of Cutoffs
Minot North Dakota reports main lines restored and branches reopening. Sherwood branch resumes service this afternoon after closure. rotary plow system aided progress. Fuel rush planned to reach towns along branches, with many communities cut off for weeks. Travel remains behind schedule as lines adjust operations. A resident long journey from Minneapolis reached Minot today after days of delays.
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Minot
Sherwood
Soo
Minneapolia
Minotvisht
Ther Clty
Four Hundred Miners Entombed in Mine Explosion
The Red shaft explosion near Saarbuick Renish Prussia on January 28 traps four hundred to four hundred fifty coal miners. Initial reports say 125 bodies recovered and 300 missing, with many more believed in the mine. Later tallies show 164 bodies recovered and 17 severely injured workers.
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Saarbuick
Renish
Prussia
Red
Plea for Fresh Air in Winter Health Advice
Minot North Dakota urges better ventilation to combat colds flu and respiratory diseases. Health board promotes monthly public health articles and explains that adults need about three thousand cubic feet of air per person per hour for health, noting many homes lack adequate ventilators and tight construction worsens illness risk.
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North Dakota
Four Killed in Railroad Collision in Massachusetts
At Shelburne Falls Massachusetts a collision between an express train and a freight train on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad near South River today killed four railroad employees and left several injured. No passengers were aboard.
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Shelburne Falla
Mass
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
South River
No . Pamengern
Burt
Suspect Arrested in Townsend Murder Mystery
New York police arrest John Bell, ex streetcar conductor from Brooklyn, after linking him to the death of Dr. Charles W. Townsend of Staten Island. Bell allegedly blamed Townsend for his wife’s death and a letter hints at self-harm. witnesses recall a peaked cap and white handkerchief matching the suspect.
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New York
Charles W. Townsend
Staten Island
John Bell
Brooklyn
Bell
Aswits
Townsend
Dr. Townsend
Flushing
L. 1
San Francisco
Bill
Howard
Morria Nord
Duffy Bank Robber Dies of Heart Disease, Coroner Rules
The coroner's jury concluded that Duffy, the Sawyer bank robber, died from paralysis of the heart. They ruled his death was not caused by the water he drank just before collapsing at the flour.
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Duffy
Sawyer
McCumber service pension bill reported favorably
Washington January 29 the house committee on pensions and invalid pensions reports the McCumber service pension bill favorably to the house. It provides Mexican War and Civil War veterans aged 62 receive 12 dollars monthly, 70 year olds 15 dollars, and those over 76 up to 20 dollars monthly. Also from Riga fourteen fishermen adrift after their boat broke apart in a Gulf of Riga storm. steamers search for the sailors.
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Washington, D.C
House Committee of Pensions and
McCumber
House
Riga
Russia
Gulf of Riga
Masowaki Temple Bid Tally For New Structure
Maso... Temple bids were opened last night for the new temple project. Lord & Horton led with 24 660 dollars, D A Dinnie at 22 869 dollars. Plumbing bids ranged from 1 545 to 1 960 dollars. The Masonic Building Association plans spring start and summer occupancy. Washington debate on agricultural appropriation resumes in committee.
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Povore
Masohle Temple
Othe
Tetoon
Lord & Horton
Thi City
D. A. Dinnie
McGraw & Swenson
Minot Plumbing ‘and Heating Co
Fargo. Plumbing and Heating Co
Thaw Trial Delays As Jury Selection Continues
New York January report says jurors are slow to be seated in the Thaw trial with three extra talesmen summoned. The old 200 strong panel risks exhaustion before a jury box is filled as the process restarts with Thaw family present and John B. Denee named as the tenth juror amid withdrawal letters and telegraphic communications.
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New York
Andrea New Talesmen
Jude
Taleamen
Thaw
John
Denee
Swettenhams
Colonial Office
State Lands Many Convicts in County Court
State's Attorney McGee led a busy session as he prosecuted numerous cases with the State prevailing on all. Guilty pleas included Sawyer bank robbers and multiple defendants on charges from burglary to grand larceny. Other convictions and trials covered grand larceny, assault with a dangerous weapon, receiving stolen property, and gambling, among others.
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McGee
Ans
Sawyer
Charles Gordon
Frank Scales
Nee Olson
Patrick Coylees
Stansey
Harry Hamilton
Barnard Farley
Hugh Morgan
Frite Neihus
John Crane
Ole Nelson
J. M. Smith
Clarence and
B. F. Onstolt
Wiliam Green
Milford LaBrandt
Two men questioned in Palace assault case
In Minot North Dakota January 30 a second man is under investigation in the alleged assault on Mrs J W Tichy at the Palace restaurant Sunday morning. Ferritt pleaded not guilty claiming he fought over a bill and that if an assault occurred it was by someone else. Lloyd Perritt was released on $1000 bonds. his case to be heard this term. The injured woman’s condition is reported unclear.
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Minot, N. di Jan
Palace
J. W. Tichy
Perritt
Ferritt
Tichy
Lloyd Perritt
Pulda
North Dakota Postmaster Nominations Seen by Senate
Washington D C January nominations for North Dakota postmaster include G C Chureben Ferry W H Rogers Hunter J B Spangler. Senate action awaited on these appointments.
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Washigton
D.C
Senate
North Dackota
G. c Ae jChureben Ferry
W. H. Rogers
Hunter
J. B. Spanglerdf
Eele
Johnson After Committee and Wheat Congestion Debate
Bismarck Jan 20 The railroad commission report to the Senate blames grain congestion on rapid wheat area growth and limited terminal facilities and criticizes indifference by shippers and workers while defending railroads. Johnson of Ward County urged immediate action on an appropriation bill and attempted to compel the apportionment committee to report. his motion failed and a broader mechanics’ lien bill was introduced in the house.
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Bismarck
Senate
McArthur Reaohition
Dentera
Johnson
Wards County
Ben
Cass County
Ikas
Wisconsin man shoots wife then dies in street dispute
Kenesha Wis Jan 29 Jacob Gerbovitch age 24 shot his wife and then killed himself on a street in view of many spectators. The tragedy followed divorce proceedings initiated by the wife yesterday.
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Kenesha
Wis
Jacob Gerbovitch
Murder trial opens in Pittsburgh military case
In Pittsburgh on January 27 1908 Lieut Ralph W Drury and Private John Dowd of the Ninth U S Infantry go on trial for the murder of 18 year old William Crowley. The shooting followed a pursuit after Crowley and others allegedly stole inside the arsenal grounds near the U S arsenal. The case is seen as potentially setting a legal and military precedent.
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Pittsburg
Ralph W. Drury
Vate
John Dowe
Ninth
U. S. Infantry
William Crowley
U.S. Arsenal
Dowd
Drury
Crowley
Arsenal
Arsenaal Grounds
Escapes Murder Charge in D C Trial for Assault
Washington January 29 Mrs Jennie May indicted for assault with intent to kill for shooting Lucien Conen on September 27 1905. Conen died in October after prolonged illness. Indictment returned after his death due to law on murder or manslaughter. May claimed shooting stemmed from Conen repeating slanderous stories.
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Washington, D. C
Dmrv
Jennie Way
Lucien
Conen
Louisville
Kentucky
T Bill
May
Rer
Oldest Oneida Chief Dies in Wisconsin
Jon Hill of Green Bay, Wisconsin, known as Chief Ononwat, died at 75 on the Oneida Reservation. He became chief at age fifteen and served as a highly influential leader in the tribe, earning lifelong honors and respect for his ceremonial and council work. His lengthy service solidified his status as a respected Oneida leader.
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Greenbay
Wis
Jon
Corneille Hi
Hill
Ononwat
Man Pleads Guilty in Grand Larceny Case
Myron Haynes pleaded guilty to grand larceny in a Stanly Christmas crime involving a slot machine taken from a store and dumped in the street. Wilford LeBrandt was convicted of grand larceny in the same incident, with two other indictments for assault later. Maud Shevlin faces an assault charge in a separate case against Mrs. Clara Jarrett. The criminal calendar clears as sentences loom for the Ward County criminals awaiting deportation.
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Mint
WOD
Jan
Myron Haynes
Wilford LeBrandt
Stanley
Wilford LeBrardt
Haytter Andhe Brandt
Haynes
Aloe
Maud Shevlin
Clara Jarrett
Celebrated Tolstoj Reported Dying in Russia
Stockholm dispatch reports Count Tolstoj the celebrated novelist and social reformer is dying in St Petersburg Russia. The message notes the prominent writer’s illness and expected death, marking a major cultural loss for literature and social reform circles.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Dagbird
St. Petersburg
Tolstoj
Revolt Breaks Out in Java Province Amidst Killing
A dispatch from Batavia reports a serious revolt in Kegiri province Java Island Dutch East Indies. About 300 natives have taken up arms and many Dutch officials and their supporters are dead or wounded. The Vice Governor and the chief of police are among the wounded or dead. Troops have been sent to the scene.
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Amaterdarh
Inn
Kegiri
Java
Dutch East Indies
Batavia
Remains of Firemen Found After Buffalo Fire
Buffalo January 29 The remains of Stephen J Mégan pipe man of engine No 8 were found early today frozen and crushed after a wall collapse in yesterday's fire. The bodies of Lieut James Naghton and Pipeman John J Hinkey were recovered earlier. All missing firemen have been accounted for.
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Buffalo
Stephen J. Mégan
Yesterflag
James Naghton
John J. Hinkey
Mine Disaster at Saarbrueck Claims 148 Dead
Russian reports from Saarbrueck describe a terrible explosion at the Reden mine near St Johanonser. Inspectors cannot state exact fatalities, with 167 miners entering the shaft and 7 brought out dead. Authorities fear 148 may be the final toll as rescue continues and survivors receive aid. Latter reports mention a fire now under control and ongoing search and care for victims.
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Bsaarbrueck
Russia
Omm Chalmine
Reden
St. Johanonser
Clash with the Sultan triggers German embassy row
In Constantinople a palace police confidant of the Sultan clashed with the German embassy over a whip cargo bound for Hamburg. The Sultan ordered release to ease tensions, but Berlin insists on punishment for Fermi Pasw, citing penal code violations and possible imprisonment. Diplomats monitor the conflict closely.
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Constanthnople
Jan
Lfe
Call for banks' condition report by Jan twenty sixth
Washington March 2 The comptroller of the currency issues a call or statement of the condition of all national banks as of close of business on Jan 26. Political meeting aid and armed troops lead to deaths in Caribbean event. Willemstad reports the governor of Marta at head of troops seized the secret political meeting. fighting wounds and deaths occur including the conseder of the troops.
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Washington, D.C
Comptroller of the Currency
Willemstad
Caraca
Marta
Gomeze
Caracaa
Venezuela
Bghts
Missing Norwegian pair flee with horses from Minot livery
In Minot Ontario two Norwegian men from Rush Lake arrived at McDonald's livery barn on January 2 and boarded two fine horses. They left the city with no sled and are now unlocatable. One horse died, likely from overcrowding. Chief ngen ordered a search to seize the remaining horse and locate the owners.
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Minot
McDonald's
Rush Lake
Ngen
WRECK AT DICKINSON KILLS FIREMAN INJURES SEVERAL
Dickinson N D January 29 Northern Pacific passenger trains No 4 and No 5 wrecked fifteen miles east of Dickinson at four yesterday morning due to mixed uploaders. Fireman Andrew Thomson of No 5 was killed and his body buried in coal. Fireman Jacob Mack of No 6 had his foot amputated at Dickinson hospital.
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Dickinson
N. D
Northern Pacific
Andrew Thomson
Mundan
Jacob Mack
Secon
Dickinson Heepstel
Kingston telegram highlights wartime aid and apologies
In Kingston Jamaica dated January 29 Acting British Minister at Havana requests tents sent from Santiago. Governor Swettenham closes the Kingston incident act and informs Rear Admiral Davis of regret over prior wording.
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Washingon
D. C
Tet
Severtanham
Kingston
Jamalow
Cuba
Santiago
Havana
Magoon
Tendon
Associated Press
Ingston
Swettenham
Davis
Carnation Day Observed in Commemoration of McKinley Birth
Washington observes Carnation Day marking the 65th anniversary of William McKinley's birth with a national observance. The observance underscores a general spirit of tribute across the country as officials and citizens honor the late president.
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Washington, D.C
William McKinley
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