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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

6

Hudson Bay Railway Feasibility Assured for Western Canada

Ottawa reports the Hudson Bay railway route is an assured fact with government study endorsing it as a solution to western trade congestion. The plan extends from Winnipeg and Regina to Fort Churchill and then by water to Liverpool and London, bringing Europe 500 miles nearer.

Ottawa Ont Hudson Bay Canada Prairie Provinces Canadian Northern Railway Winnipeg Regina Fort Churchill Liverpool London Canadian Northern Prince Albert Saskatchewan River Pas Western Canada Europe Montreal Interior Department James Robson Churchill Fort Prince of Wales Mosher

Minnesota Bankers Meet at Tonka Bay for 20th Convention

The Minnesota Bankers Association holds its twentieth annual convention at Tonka Bay with bankers and families in attendance from across the state. President Joseph Chapman Jr delivered the opening address. Speakers included William Olcott on mining and iron ore transport, William Joyce on bonds and burglary insurance, Congressman Nye on tariffs, and L O Thorpe on bank legislation. Afternoon talks featured George E Roberts on postal savings banks and Col Fred Farnsworth on bankers association issues. Tonight, attendees sail to Big Island Park for entertainment. Fred L. Kent will speak tomorrow, with officer elections and adjournment planned.

Tonka Bay Minnesota Bankers’ Association C. J. Swann Excelsior Joseph Chapman, Jr Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis Willam J. Olcott Duluth Lake Superior William B. Joyce New York Frank N. Nye L. O. Thorpe Willmar George E. Roberts Commercial National Bank of Chicago Commercial National Bank of Chicago, Spoke On “Postal Savings Banks Fred F. Farnsworth American Bankers’ Association Big Island Park Fred L. Kent Bankers’ Trust Company of New York Association

Twin City Markets report price quotes and livestock

Twin City markets in Minneapolis and South St. Paul on June 12 show prices for No. 1 northern wheat at 1.37 and July 1.31, No. 2 northern 1.85 and 1.3, Duram No. 1 1.21, white rye 0.72, flax 1.80, and livestock including cows sets and lambs with muttons around 0.650. overall market directions noted.

Asinneapolis Northern Duram South St. Paul

Aldrich Accused as Senate Fight Shapes Wool Debate

Washington reports Vice-President Sherman says Senate rules were broken after Senator La Follette attacked Senator Aldrich during Wool tariff amendments. Aldrich defends votes. La Follette accuses leadership, while Beveridge and Cummins are pressed on protection for wool growers.

Wisconsin Beveridge Aldrich Washington Senate Sherman la Follette Beveridge and Cummins Senator Aldrich Liverpool United States Senator la Follette Rhode Island Bia la Follettee Middle West Gallinger

Spain Presses Cuba for Share of Big Debt

The report says Spain sought Cuba to pay a share of the Spanish national debt as part of post treaty arrangements. Spain renewed the claim in 1908 to satisfy French bondholders, despite no expectation of canceling the debt. It suggests Senor de Ayala’s recall related to pressuring for payment and notes his ill health. Cuba may repudiate a $300,000 purchase of Spanish cannon, keeping Spain’s right to remove guns uncertain.

Spain Gaytan de Ayala Senor de Ayala Congress Cuba

Five alleged bandits captured after train robbery attempt

Rochester, June 14 five men captured after boarding the New York Central fast mail near Albany admitted boarding the train but denied rifling express packages. Named Benjamin Marsh Albany Harry Brundage James Maroney Pleasantville Harvey Ferrie Brooklyn and Harry Edwards New York all under 30. One had 35 dollars another eight. Several carried keys and one was armed.

Rochester N. Y New York Central Benjamin Marsh Albany Harry Brundage James Maroney Pleasantville Harvey Ferrie Brooklyn Harry Edwards New York

Bombs In Liquor Fight Hit Leetonia Church

In Leetonia on June 14 unknowns detonated a dynamite bomb placed on a church window at First Presbyterian. Rev. Joseph M. Grimm, vocal in liquor trial matters, helped lead anti liquor actions. This marks the fifth dynamiting attempt in 48 hours. deputies hunted suspects with arrests anticipated.

Leetonia Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Joseph M. Grimm Mquor Davidson

MME Ruiz Life Is Bared In St Louis Notice

St Louis friends identify Mme Mary Agnes O’Brien Ruiz as daughter of late Charles O’Brien born near Ninth Street and Cass avenue. She ran away at 13 to New Orleans and returned by box car. had a brother Charlie formerly with the fire department and a sister.

St Loui Mme Mary Agnes O'Brien Ruiz London St. Louis Charles O'Brien Ninth Street Cass Avenue Charlie New Orleans

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