Williston Takes Two From Minot in Classic Series
The Williston Orioles rallied to defeat Minot in a two game set highlighted by a scoreless eleven innings. Arthur Johnson pitched well for Minot and Moses anchored the defense as both sides produced sensational plays. Bruegger scored on a misthrow in the twelfth to seal the dramatic victory.
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Orioles
Minot
Arthur Johnson
Moses
Fudge Bruegger
Westrum
Bruegger
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Three Hundred Attend North Dakota Historical Meet
Wahpeton hosts the third annual State Historical Society gathering with over 300 visiting delegates. Leading figures include Supt. F. E. Smith, Franklin McVey, and Prof. R. M. Black. Topics cover History As An Asset, state parks at Walhalla and Abercrombie, and the organization of Richland County in 1873. An old settlers’ meeting is planned for the afternoon.
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Wahpeton
N. D
State Historical Society
Red River Valley
F. E. Smith
State Science School
Richland County
Old Settlers
State Bankers meet in Minot select Valley City next year
The State Bankers association adjourned in Minot after two days of sessions. Officers named for the year are C. S. Kittle president, Wesley C. McDowell vice president, W. C. McFadden secretary, and W. H. Shilze treasurer. Resolutions urged conformity with prior regulations, opposed the postal savings bank, urged discouraging farm patronage of mail order houses, and called for agricultural courses in schools. A condolence was offered for W. J. Mooney and Minot was thanked for hosting. The group plans a group trip to Yellowstone Park next year.
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Minot
N.C
State Bankers’ Association
Valley City
Wesley C. McDowell
Marion
W. C. McFadden
Fargo
W. H. Shilze
Grand Forks
F. W. Cathro
Bottineau
F. A. Irish
S. G. Moore
Buffalo
Postal Savings Bank
Executive Council
W. J. Mooney
Yellowstone Park
Elevator disaster in Mandan claims worker's life
In Mandan the west end of the Lonk elevator burst Friday dumping thousands of bushels of wheat and causing extensive damage. A man found beneath the grain, later identified as J. Kelly from Duluth, died despite efforts, with authorities awaiting word from Duluth police. The body bore an employment card listing Richardson, N D. and recent liquor use noted by physicians.
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Bismarck
N. D
Mandan
Duluth
Richardson
J. Kelly
Kelly
Pennsylvanian Dies in Detroit Warehouse Collapse
William C. Hollar of Franklin county was killed when a section of the sixth floor at Peninsular Stove Cos. collapsed at 11 am Saturday. His body was found Sunday at 5 pm under debris on the first floor. Eugene Wentworth led workers to the body as autopsy and medical details noted fatal suffocation after severe injuries. The firm’s J. M. Dwyer mourned the loss, and pallbearers and Masons attended services at the cemetery. An unrelated ad urges Abbys grocery coupons.
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William C. Hollar
Franklin County
Detroit
Peninsular Stove Cos
Hollar
Eugene Wentworth
People’s Register
Chambersburg
Burke Elected President of Missouri River Navigation Congress
Governor John Burke of North Dakota won the presidency of the Missouri River Navigation Congress, defeating Edgar Ellis of Kansas City. The vote was decisive, with strong backing for Burke and Omaha chosen as the next convention site in December with the National Corn exposition.
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North Dakota
Missouri Navigation Congress
Yankton
S. D
John Burke
Missouri River Navigation Congress
Edgar ©. Ellis
Kansas City
Friends of the Missourian
Omaha
Holland Couple Celebrate Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G M Holland marked their fifteenth anniversary at home north of town on Sunday July 11. A sumptuous dinner followed by guests Mrs Archie Lougheed and two children Miss Evelyn Holland of Grand Rapids Michigan Melville Lougheed of Fairview Montana Mr and Mrs John Lougheed and Mr and Mrs A L Knans of this city. It was a day long to be remembered.
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G. M. Holland
Archie Lougheed
Evelyn Holland
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Melville Lougheed
Fairview
Montana
John Lougheed
A. L. Knans
State Bar to Hold Large Minot Convention in August
Minot North Dakota July 5 according to Secretary Thomas of Leeds the annual meeting of the State Bar association will be held in Minot August 8 and 9 extending to two days for the largest convention in its history W T Hughes of Chicago will give the principal address on Immutable Elements of Jurisprudence Several committees report active work and at least 160 new members are expected to join during the year.
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Minot
N. D
Thomas
Leeds
State Bar Association
Committee of Jurisprudence and Law Reform
E. H. Wright
Wolf i
Fargo
John Carmody
Hillsboro
Liver Scrumgaard
Devils Lake
L. J. Palda
W. L. Nussel
Washburn
F.H. Register
Bismarck
Lee Coombs
Valley City
W. H. Thomas
Association
W. T. Hughes
Chicago
Electric line may be built from Minot to Sask border
Minot farmers in Ward county discuss a proposed electric railroad from Minot to near Boscarvis Saskatchewan. The plan would route Minot Lynch Grano and Pleasant areas, crossing near Pleasant, with extension depending on local support. Fisher Construction of Chicago estimates costs and potential profits. about 150000 dollars has already been subscribed.
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Minot
N. D
Boscarvis
Sask
Ward County
Lynch, N. D
Grano
Pleasant
Boscargis
Fisher Construction Company of
Chicago
Local ball players freed in Sunday law case
Nearly 100 people gathered in Jamestown justice court as Bert Nierling and two other players faced charges for Sunday baseball. The jury quickly found Nierling not guilty, then later the remaining players were tried amid strong public support and an ovation after the verdict.
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Jamestown
N. C
Justice Court
Bert Nierling
Nierling
Ogden
Jeffries Declines to Meet Johnson in Boxing Fight
New York July 12 James J Jeffries says he will not fight Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight champion under any condition The former champion adds he will quit boxing stating he cannot return to his old class and does not want to cross the color line Fans might as well count him out
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Montreal
Jeffries
Sam Berger
Johnson
Great Northern Officials Visit Williston City
G N officials led by W W Broughton George J Ryan and Mr Kenny of St Paul arrived Monday in their private car. They toured the experimental farm power house and other sites. They said the north branch road would be built but gave no timetable. They praised Williston as a top northwest city.
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Great Northern
W. W. Broughton
George J. Ryan
Mr. Kenny
St. Paul
Power House
North Branch
Williston
North
N D Man Dies in Cantankerous Wedding Farm Accident
Grand Forks North Dakota July 10 report from the Slinden farm recounts the wedding of Martin H Slinden and Miss Ragnhild Syversen when Peter Bakke 35 died instantly after a improvised cannon exploded Bakke bent over the device and the blast struck his chest witnesses described a sudden fatal end and the community mourns as Bakke was the eldest of three sons and a main support to his parents.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Slinden
Martin H. Slinden
Ragnhild Syverson
Peter Bakke
Ellef Bakke
Mr. Bakke
Minot Campaign Opens With Commission Race Names
Minot North Dakota enters municipal campaigning as residents prepare for the first city commission election. Candidates announced include T F Renwald Martin Jacobson L W Whiting Ed Kelly R I Emerson Walter Bond and Arthur LeSueur with LeSueur and Bond seeking the presidency of the commission.
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Minot
N. D
T. F. Renwald
Martin Jacobson
L. W. Whiting
Ed Kelly
R. I. Emerson
Walter Bond
Arthur LeSueur
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R. R. Valley
Kittle
THE
Bankers
C. S. Kittle, Cassel
Ton
B. J. Lee
Blankenship & Wegley
Orrstown
Asbury
Burke
Farm Loans
Williston Land Company
State Bar
Ward
Willston
A. N. Stafne
E. R. Brownson
Pettis
West Lawn
J. J. Jeffries
G. N
Tea Bakee
Grand Forks County
Commission
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