Extradition Battle Stirs U.S. Over Baltic Refugee
The case of Jan Janoff Pouren, a Latvian youth in New York, draws 70 000 petitioners from 43 states asking President Roosevelt to resist Russia's extradition demand. Defenders argue wartime acts justify his past crimes. Russia seeks him to pressure insurrectionists. The issue could impact future extradition cases.
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Jan Janoff Pouren
New York
Russia
Union
Roosevelt
Pouren
United States
Leslies
Wedding Bells and Local Nuptials Highlight Community
Mr Rolland Cowan and Miss Effie Stewart of the city wed at the bride’s sister Mrs John Grogan’s home with only close relatives present. A wedding supper followed. E Van Antwerp and Mrs M Hunt of Fargo married there on Wednesday Oct 28 by Rev Leonard. The couple will reside in Hildreth flats.
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Rolland Cowan
Effie Stewart
Hollett
John Grogan
E. van Antwerp
Colorado legislature welcome for Mrs Alma V Lafferty
Mrs Alma V. Lafferty of this city is elected to Colorado's legislature. The message notes she is the only successful woman candidate.
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Lewis Abell
Alma V. Lafferty
Colorado
Registered Poland China hog for service near Williston
Abram Miller of Donkard Church farm 10 miles west of Williston North Dakota advertises a registered Poland China hog for service. The owner lists contact as 1941p Williston N D.
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Poland
Williston
Donkard Church Farm
Call
Seeme
Abram Miller
N. D
Great crowds greet J. J. Hill in Williston on inspec tion tour
James J. Hill former Great Northern president and party rode through Williston on an inspection of the system. About 1500 residents gathered at the depot with band music and a fire company salute. Hill praised irrigation and Williston’s growth and announced a new passenger depot to be built next summer.
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James J. Hill
G. N
Williston
Hill
Depot
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
National Child Labor Committee Moves in North Dakota
Stephen P. Morris visits Grand Forks to organize a North Dakota state committee under the national body. The group aims to raise public opinion, protect child welfare, and advocate legislation for safer child employment and compulsory elementary education. It coordinates local committees and seeks broad support from churches, schools, unions, and the press.
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Stephen P. Morris
National Child Labor Committee
New York
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Department of Economics
Sociology
The
State University
National Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Benjamin R. Tillman
Carden Valley School Closed Amid Election Observance
Local report notes Carden Valley School closed Tuesday due to election. A Halloween night incident seen by neighbors involved women and children playing tricks while the area remained peaceful. The literary society met Friday. debate winner favored the affirmative on women’s intellect. Henry Helgeson visited O C Ekeberg the prior week. Garden Valley residents attended a Saturday dance at Blankenship's.
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Hallowe
Henry Helgeson
O. C. Ekeberg
Literary ‘Society
W. C. Francis
Ernest Francis
McWilliams
Garden Valley
Blankenship’s
Irrigated 5 Acre Farm Tracts Near Williston Offer
Williston Land Co advertises 5 acre irrigated farm tracts on the city edge for 550 dollars with easy terms. Geo A Gilmore and E K Ellefson report strong reception on a county campaign tour. Congregational Church invites all to services. Dr C J Sullivan optical services in Fargo will visit Williston November 20 and 21.
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Williston Land Co
Geo. A. Gilmore
E. K. Ellefson
C. J. Sullivan
Fargo
Williston
Great Northern Hotel
House For Rent with Barn from E R Brownson
Small house with barn available for rent. Property listed by E R Brownson. Ses
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E. R. Brownson
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Williston Graphic
John
Corbett
Williston, N. D
J. J. Hill
Carden Valley
DR. Smith
Bruegger Mercantile Company
Congregational Church
Wm. Snape
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