North Dakota Fastest Dreadnought in Tests at Rockland
Portland Maine November 5 The North Dakota the fastest Dreadnought afloat finished standardization tests on the Rockland mile course with a maximum speed of 22.25 knots and an average of 21.833 knots Her turbine engines produced 35 150 horsepower while 33 875 was the mean This performance places the North Dakota ahead of the Delaware and the British Bel lerophon and a Neptune may exceed its figures when launched The article also notes naval welfare concerns and the merchant marine health and alcohol use in hospitals across nations.
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Portland
Maine
North Dakota
Rockland
Delaware
False death report sparks confusion over letters
A rumor claimed George Marland was found shot in Southern McKenzie County and buried, but his sister Dora in this city later spoke to him by phone, proving the death report false. No other death or shooting has been confirmed despite the letter.
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George Marland
McKenzie County
Dora
Alcohol For Diseases Opinion From London Congress
The London international congress on alcoholism held in July, reported by the Public Health Service and authored by Dr. Reid Hunt, questions alcohol as a disease treatment. Evidence suggests even moderate use harms offspring and infection resistance, noting a rise in total abstainers in the British army and navy, with forty percent in India.
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International Congress On
London
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Reid Hunt
Hunt
India
Williams-Prescott Wedding at Hillside Home
Edward Williams and Miss Etta Prescott were married at the Williams ranch south of White Earth on Wednesday at noon in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Cheesman. About forty relatives attended as the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Prescott, wore white silk and roses. a large repast followed.
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Williams Ranch
White Earth
Edward Williams
Etta Prescott
Cheesman
Bishop Mann to Confirm at St. Peter's Next Sunday
Right Reverend Cameron Mann will administer Holy Confirmation at St. Peter's Church on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. All members urged to attend and public invited. The program lists Choral Eucharist Litany at 11:00 a.m. and Evensong and sermon at 7:30 p.m. The service includes Kyrie and Gloria, and the Rite of Confirmation.
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Cameron Mann
D. D
North Dakota
St. Peter’s Church
Prize Winners Highlight Williams County at Bismarck Grain Contest
Williams County led the grain contest at Bismarck with two prize winners. Williston Land Company took third in winter rye, while A F Noble of Buford earned prizes in Scotch Fife wheat Duram wheat oats barley and fax. List farms and houses with H V Smith for quick sale.
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Williams County
Bismarck
Williston Land Company
A. F. Noble
Buford
Thirteen Injured in GN Wreck at Rugby
A Great Northern fast mail train rear ended a stock train near Rugby causing thirteen asleep ranchers in the caboose to be injured. Ten severely hurt were taken to Devils Lake hospital. Thomas Cleary of Great Falls died later in the General hospital. Engineer Weaver and Fireman Peterson escaped injury.
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Rugby
Great Northern
Devils Lake
Owen Fergus
Geyser
Mont
Thomas Cleary
Great Falls
Caboose
F. Weaver
Mat Peterson
N. D
General Hospital
Montana
Cleary
Omaha, Neb
Blaisdell May Seek Congress, Sources Say
Alfred Blaisdell, secretary of state of Minot, is leaning toward a congressional bid. Friends close to him tell Optic he may announce any day, citing his proven ability and strong anticipated support if he runs.
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Minot Optic
Alfred Blaisdell
Minot
Blaisdell
Congress
Death of J. B. Innis in his sixty second year
J. B. Innis died this morning from dropsy at age sixty two. No funeral arrangements had been announced at press time, so the line of services could not be given.
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J. B. Innis
Great fight being won against tuberculosis
Washington reports that the great fight against tuberculosis is being won per Chief Statistician Cressy L. Wilbur of the Census Bureau vital statistics division. A bulletin notes mortality may continue to decline, with pellagra rising in importance. total 1908 tuberculosis deaths reached 78,289, yet the rate per 100,000 was lower than 1907.
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Washington
Cressy L. Wilbur
Division of Vital Statistics
United States Census Bureau
United States
Wilbur
November Banner Month for Marriage Licenses
The article notes that November has become the banner month for marriage licenses, with seventeen licenses issued so far this month.
Licenses Issued in Williams County List of Couples
Five licenses were issued Tuesday across Williams County with many couples from Williston Ambrose Tioga and Ray tying marriage knots in early November. The list names Charles H Wood Clara A Johnson William H Bronston Effie May Brown Sam Gordon Mollie Ravitcher Edgar S Webb Laura Adams Nels Gjerde Karen Tjelte Nickolay Chijelte Ingeborg Knudson Johannes B Johansen Gurlie Sophie Gade Ole S Naastad Christine Nelson Olav Gjesdal Clara Extrem Olav Gjesdal Andrew A Loen Mathilde Septen Chas Stratton Adelace Burright Clara B Everson John E Morton Olive Austin Robert I Parker Mollie Braman Mathias Grey Bertha Hanson.
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Williams County
Jessie Dear
Charles H. Wood
Clara A. Johnson
Ambrose
William H. Bronston
Williston
Effie May Brown
Sanford
Judge Butler
Sam Gordon
Mollie Rawvitch
Johannes B. Johansen
Gurlie Sophie Gade
Oles, Naastad
Christine Nelson
Olav Gjesdal
Clara Extrem
Andrew A. Loen
Ray
Mathilde Septen
Wheelock
Chas. E. Stratton
Adelace J. Burright
Tioga
Albert C. Tweeten
Clara B Everson
John E. Morton
Olive Austin
Grinnell
Robert I. Parker
Mollie Braman
Mathias Grey
Bertha Hanson
Edith Munter Takes The Lead In Graphic Garden Home Contest
Miss Edith Munter leads the Graphic Garden Home contest with 474 700 votes. Hattie Pape gains ground while other rivals rally but show smaller increases. New nominee Mary Palmer of Williston joins the standings with over 15 000 votes. leaders include Edith Munter 474 700 Hattie Pape 291 400 and others like Mrs John Purcell Annie Ackerman Anna Spangler Lulu Mitchell with 68 400 62 000 24 000 15 300 respectively.
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Edith Munter
Graphic Garden
Miss Munter
Hattie Pape
Mary Palmer
Williston
John Purcell
Annie Ackerman
Anna Spangler
Lulu Mitchell
Entertainer Elizabeth Hill at Gates Opera House
On Thursday evening November 18 under the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church an event will feature Miss Elizabeth Hill of Stillwater Minnesota. A newcomer to the city she comes recommended from several states and Canada. Tickets at Brownell's Drug Store. reserved seats 75 cents. Mrs. Sheldon Secy.
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Ladies Aid of the
M. E. Church
Elizabeth Hill
Stillwater
Minnesota
Methodist Church Postpones Sunday Service
No preaching at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Congregation asked to join the Episcopal church for a service with Bishop Mann. Evening service at 7 30. Everyone invited.
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Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Bishop Mann
Johnson and Jeffries Sign for World Heavyweight Fight
Articles bind heavyweight champion John Arthur Johnson and James J. Jeffries to a 45 round or longer bout not later than July 5, 1910. Bids due December 1, 1909 at the Hotel Albany with $5,000 posted per bid and a $10,000 stake to Murphy as temporary stakeholder.
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New York
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Dabbe
John Arthur Johnson
Albany
New York City
Robert P. Murphy
Seala
Morton and Olive Austin Married at Grinnell Parsonage
John E. Morton and Miss Olive Austin of Grinnell were married at the M. E. parsonage on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Hollett. Robert I. Parker and Miss Mollie Braman of Ray tied the knot at the same parsonage yesterday afternoon with Rev. Hollett presiding.
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John E. Morton
Olive Austin
Oth
Grinnell
M. E. Parsonage
Death of Mrs Hay in city home
Mrs Janet Hay aged eighty two died Sunday night at the Windel home of apoplexy. Remains to be shipped to Paisley Ontario for burial with Mrs Windel accompanying the body. H V Smith handles cheap lots.
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Janet Hay
H. C. Windel
Windel
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Hawes
Mendelsohm
H. V. Smith
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M. E. Services
Johnson
Jim Jeffries
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