Taft's Star 19 in the Ascendant Before Election
Chicago reports a tense 1908 campaign with Taft gaining ground as Bryan gains enthusiasm in towns. Analysts see Taft strengthening since last week, while Democrats push for gains in key states including New York New Jersey Rhode Island West Virginia Maryland Ohio Indiana Wisconsin South Dakota North Dakota Montana Nevada Colorado Oregon California Kansas Nebraska.
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Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Bryan
Solid South
Sheir
North Dakota
New Jersey
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Montana
Nevada
Colorado
Oregon
California
Kansas
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Taft
Hanly
James M. Watson
Hughes
Governor Fort
Devastating Flood Slaughters Thousands in Hyderabad Deccan
In Bombay dated Sept 29, floods sweeping the Hyderabad and Deccan districts have washed away thousands of native houses. The Musi river rose sixty feet, bridges collapsed, and corpses littered waterways and tree branches. The Hyderabad native hospital also collapsed with inmates buried in wreckage.
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Bombay
Hyderabad
Deccan
Child Wanders Prairie Night Found Cold and Safe
The two year old boy from Rutland township wandered from home Tuesday evening and was missing until morning when a neighbor heard a faint squealing on the prairie. The child was found exhausted and cold but carried home and put to bed. Neighbors conducted a frenzied search, fearing potential lasting harm from exposure. The boy may fully recover despite the scary ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lour Babe
Andrew Sundlie
Rutland Township
Bold Robbery on Dickinson Special Train
Fargo North Dakota September 30. Thomas J Hughes of Bramarck ran the Dickinson special train and found about 285 dollars missing from his coat pocket after collecting fares at way stations. Sheriff Hunt offered to cover the loss to avoid embarrassing passengers and doors were opened for the crowd to alight.
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Fargo
N. D
Thomas J. Hughes
Bramarck
Dickinson
Hughes
Daring hold up reported between Valley City and Soo depot
Valley City North Dakota September 30 A daring holdup occurred between here and the Soo depot at North Valley City. Gadenz Fried nephew of Anton Fried of Wimbledon was robbed of 40 dollars after a heavy blow to the head. He was taken to Ulm's drug store and then to Dr Arthur Peake's hospital with skull fractures. Fried is resting easily and will need surgery to relieve brain pressure. His home is Fountain City.
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Valley City
Here
Soo
North Valley City
Gadenz Fried
Anton Fried
Wimbledon
Mr. Fried
Westergaard
C. F. Jensen
Ulm
Arthur Peake
Prairie Fire Near Linton Threatens Range. Firefighters Halt Spread
A prairie fire nine miles northwest of Linton on a windy September afternoon burned a strip just over a mile square in grass. About fifty to seventy five men fought the blaze. no structures burned. In Hillsboro Torger T Jahr was injured when runaway team frightened by a near wreck, a deep gash opened at the back of his head but he was not seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Taft
Bryan
Hearst
New Yorker
Roosevelt
Republican
Standard Ok
Haskell
Foraker
Linton
Here
George Huber
Hillsboro
N. D
Torger T. Jahr
Otto Skogen
Skjonaberg
Mr. Jahr
Skogen
John Loukis Captured After Abduction Attempt Near Fargo
John Loukis was arrested in Fargo by Police Sergeant Coleman after attempting to abduct Sophia Severson at the Anson farm. Severson was rescued by Mr. Anson with a rifle. Loukis later appeared at the Jensen residence and was detained on charges of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Fargo
N. D
John Loukis
Sophia Severson
Anson Farm
Bargeant Coleman
Times
Loulsa
Anson
Fourth Street
South Fargo
Nels V. Jensen
Loukis
Jensen
Towkis
Democratic Legislative Nominees Listed by District
The state canvassing board certifies Democratic legislative nominees for each district based on the 80 percent primary rule. Some districts lack 30 percent or 20 percent thresholds, leaving certain names off the ballot unless the court alters the law. districts with nominees are listed with state senators and representatives.
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Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court
Cass County
House
Arthur D. McMurray
J. J. O'Connor
Walter Welford
Fred Weiss
J. J. Irwin
Knut Bjorndahl
C. J. Christiansson
Daniel McKleth
Julius Boeing
K.0. Brotney
A. K. Spoonhelm
Henry G. Link
G. J. Sundahl
J. M. Anderson
Geo. Hollick
George B. Duis
D. M. Holmes
Gullick Thompson
A. O. Tuskind
James McDonald
G. H. Hill
A. L. Porter
W. C. Walf
H. T. Connolly
L. Parkhill
R. M. Spooner
Ulrich Johnson
C. C. Chamberlain
H. 8. Hendricks
T. A. Thompson
W. T. McCulloch
R. A. Pope
George L Rett
Charles Dunlap
Andrew K. Relton
John — Fisher
C. C. Crawford
W. FP. Robertson
Frank 8. Graham
T. H. Woldy
Ed. Richardson
F. R. Stevens
George G. Caldwell
James J. Hayes
F. R. Smyth
8. M. Ferris
H. A. Hallam
James At Kingon
Jacob L. Gorder
John Fbr
Shippers Seek Tariff Cut at North Dakota Rail Conference
Fargo officials attend a railroad commission meeting in St Paul to press for a 20 percent reduction in distance tariffs. Lieut. Gov. R. S. Lewis and Geo Hall represent North Dakota shippers as the Fargo Commercial Club drives the effort, aiming to save thousands yearly by lowering rates from 33 percent above Minnesota levels. The club plans further action if concessions are not granted.
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Fargo
N. D
Railroad Commission of
North Dakota
St. Paul
Fargo Commercial Club
R. S. Lewis
Geo. Hall
Minnesota
Nort Dakota
Man Dies By Own Hand Near Dunning North Dakota
Sept 30 a man employed by Frank Arnold at Maxhals drank heavily, returned home, then refused breakfast. Later Frank found him dead on his face, a suicide by poison, after chores and breakfast were done.
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Dunning
Maxhals
N. D
Frank Arnold
Maxbags
Frank
le Gull
Stolen Money Leads to Minneapolis Arrests in Fargo Theft
Fargo reports a man named Warren Pick stole $80 from Erick Hukee, fled with a companion to St. Paul, then confided details to a train passenger who alerted Minneapolis police. Pick was arrested. partner Schaffer also later jailed, with part of the money recovered.
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Fargo
St. Paul
Stelen
Leonard Schaffer
Ben
Continental Block
Warren Pick
Erick Hukee
Hukee
St. Pauanil
Minneapolis
Pick Way
Piewan
Grant
Pick
Schufer
Schuffer
Boy, 18, killed by younger brother with .22 rifle
An 18 year old, son of John H. Johnson near Maddock, North Dakota, was fatally shot by his 8 to 9 year old brother during play with a .22 rifle. The younger boy warned him to watch out before firing, the bullet hitting the heart and killing him instantly.
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Maddock
John H. Johnson
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Senator Beveridge
Daring
Rufficans
Bismarck N. D
America
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Minot
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United States
James Shes
Thorwald Mostad
J . D. Hogenstein
Carl Jahnke
George W. Markham
Frank Lish
Henry Turuelaon
John Ue
L. H. Bussen
S. J. Doyle
Axel Tohnson
Jacob Alimaras
B. J. Monaghan
Fred J. Fritz
C. G. Morbes
Axel Johnson
Iua
Gad.shes
N. Jahon
William Schuett
Moen
Geo. H. Moellring
Charles A.field
G. DB. Kenyon
W. J. Dolieny
M. BP. Cruden
Remy Thankins
W. D. Owings
W. C. Kirsch
J. H Ballard
Charlea May ‘Hem
EL T. Carey
M. F. Minehem
Jon A. McCutcheon
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Fifth Street
Second Street
Fernand Kennedy
St. Jake's Hospital
Kennedy
E. M. Mitchell Bay
St Fe
A. Johnson
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