Changes in Progress at Bismarck Depot Site and Sheridan House
Grand Forks reports reveal M H Jewell visiting to shape election campaign while noting dramatic remodeling in Bismarck. The old Sheridan house moves for the new North Dakota depot in Spanish Mission style with brick interior changes and a Northwest hotel rename. Lignite coal developments and grinding into briquettes promise cheaper fuel, with molasses binder and university refits to burn coal efficiently statewide.
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Grand Forks
M. H. Jewell
Republican State Central Committee
Bismarck
Dacotah
Jewell
Sheridan
N. P
North Dakota
Saya Mr. Jewell
Pennsylvania
Dakota
Northwest
Dickinson fires up new electric plant with city ceremony
The Hughes Electric Light Co turned on Dickinson North Dakota's new lighting system last Saturday night. Miss Grace Crowl operated the switch as the engine room gleamed, followed by a parade led by the Dickinson band and city officials. Speeches by Mayor Manning, Hon. Ll. A. Simpson, and George Hughes marked the event as fire officials praised the new steam engine and the city bank building hosted remarks. Welton McDonald sends word of large Alaska mine machinery purchases and return.
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Dickinson
N. D
Hughes Electric Light Co
Hughes Company
Grace Crowl
Amos T. Crowl
First National Bank
Dan Manning
Ll. A. Simpson
George Hughes
Welton McDonald
Alaska
Skeen Elected Captain of North Dakota Company K
Oscar Skeen was elected captain of Company K North Dakota National Guard by a large majority to succeed Captain Auld who resigned recently. Joseph Reilly elected second lieutenant. Skeen and Reilly have served in the Philippines with Skeen as quartermaster sergeant and Reilly as corporal. Both are popular and regarded as able officers.
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Dickinson
Oscar Skeen
Auld
Joseph Reilly
North Dakota Volunteers
Philippines
Mob Attack on Gilman Woman Ends in Fire and Deaths
In Gilman Illinois a mob of about 250 besieged Mrs Wright’s barricaded house after she was accused of murder. Deputies and residents exchanged fire. a deputy and several others were killed or wounded. The house and nearby hospital were burned. Mrs Wright was wounded and later dies. The 50 year old former actress operated a lying in hospital on the outskirts.
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Michael Ryan
Ryan
Howdy
Willoughby
Peter Lauer
John Myers
Wright
Boers Active in South Africa Amid Fierce Engagements
London reports from Belfast dated Aug 2 describe Lord Roberts clashing with Boer forces across a 30 mile perimeter. Boers used tomahawks and pompons as the fight remained hot until dark. Buller’s casualties reached forty, Col Bailey’s force of fifty imperial yeomanry faced a thousand Boers with two guns. Bailey held and was relieved by Hunter. casualties about thirty. Randle secured the surrender at Harrismith. The action occurred near Machadorp, about one mile east of Pretoria.
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South Africa
London
Lord Roberts
Belfast
Jong Toms
Buller
Col. Bailey
Imperial Yeomanry
Baily
Hunter
Randle
Wid Boers
Harrismith
Machadorp
Pretoria
Indians Seek Voting Rights in Eddy County
Peter Blue shield and his attorneys argued mandamus against Eddy county commissioners to create a voting precinct on part of the Fort Totten reservation. About 15 civilized Indians in three Eddy County townships seek fall voting rights. Plaintiffs include Peter Blue shield and brothers plus John, Jacob Abrahamson, Josh Jackson, Simel Atkuena, James C. Young. Ellsworth for plaintiffs urged dismissal to avoid long suit beyond election. Mattaon of New Rock begins elsewhere.
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Jamestown
Peter Blue~ Shield
Eddy County
Fort Totten
Peter
Martin
John
Jacob Abrahamson
Josh Jackson
Simel Atkuena
James C. Young
Jackson
B. Ellsworth
Mattaon
New Rock
Roosevelt Trip Itinerary Through North Dakota Announced
The county commissioners and States Attorney Allison of New Rockford join M. Conklin in confirming Theodore Roosevelt will visit North Dakota. The itinerary, under the national committee, aims to maximize stops from Aberdeen to Fargo and on to Mandan and Bismarck, with tentative train schedules to let every community see the distinguished candidate.
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Kford
Allison
New Rockford
M. Conklin
Noth Dakota
Grand Works
Theodore RooseVelt
Roosevelt
State Committee
Aberdeen
Fargo
Mandan
Wmchmen
Biel
Nis
National Committee
Montana
Dakota
Arges
Vargo
Bismarck
Ith
Miller's Views. Ex Governor Miller Talks Wheat Yield
Grand Forks officials discuss crop prospects with former governor John Miller who warns estimates vary. He cites North Dakota potentially reaching about 20,040,000 bushels if conditions improve, but rain and grain damage may reduce quality and yield across the state.
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Miller
Thomas
Grand Forks
Jolin Miller
North Dakota
Duluth
Chicago lumber merchant shot by supposed friend
H H Striditon, a Chicago lumber merchant registered from Baltimore, was shot twice in the head in his Hotel Vendome room by H J Ford of Boston, who then killed himself. The two men, described as friends, had spent the evening drinking together. a note in Ford's pocket referenced premeditation and asked forgiveness.
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Chicago
New York
H. H. Striditon
Baltimore
H. J. Ford
Boston
Striditon
Ford
Knights of Pythias Review at Belle Isle
Detroit August 20 field review and inspection of the unformed rank of Pythias held at Belle Isle with three thousand participants. Competitive drills begin tomorrow as the event continues.
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Knights OF Pythias
Detroit
Pythias
Belle Island
Fancher's Record Challenged Over Insurance Fees
The Plaindealer defends Commissioner Harrison while attacking Fancher, arguing examinations charged only to new St Paul and Minneapolis firms, with fees totaling 115 for four years. It cites St Paul Fire & Marine scrutiny and claims no outside inquiries. It urges the Plaindealer to publish findings on Muncer's record.
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Harrison
Heattle
Insurance Department
Fancher
Curance
St. Voit
Minneapolis
Moncher
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Poole
Fanchey
The
Plain Dealer
Fusion State Committee
St. Paul
Funcher
Insu
Pander
Muneher
Strenuous Courtship Ends In Quick Minneapolis Wedding
North Dakota farmer William Gifford from Hopkins travels to Minneapolis on a passenger run to Tomah Wis. He meets a young woman who tells a sad tale, forgets prior plans, and after about an hour agrees to wed at a justice's. Reportedly he carries a large roll of cash as he proceeds to marry.
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North Dakota
Minneapolis
William Gifford
Hopkins
Minneapolis Journal
William
Tomah
Wis
Justice's
North Dakota Empties Job Applicant Quick Wife Requests
A fragment notes WT bringing the girl employee to North Dakota as he aims to marry sooner than planned. The terse line hints at personal plans affecting work circumstances.
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North Dakota
Washburn Ignite Coal Tested as Steam Producer in Fargo
Fargo Edison Co and Washburn coal test began Sunday night to evaluate steam making qualities. Ten tons used from 7 p m to Monday and early results show a per cent value versus bituminous coal, with potential savings near eight to nine dollars per ton and no clinker formation, prompting further tests and distribution of samples for cooking stove tests.
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Washburn
Fargo
Fargo Edison Co
Hughes
Edison Company
Walker
Washburn Road
Margo
Gene Mautger Waehbien
Washhinn
Fan Ani
da Walker
Trial of Bresci Ends in Guilty Verdict for King Humbert Assassin
Milan August 2 Bresci the assassin of King Humbert was found guilty and sentenced to life. The courthouse was guarded by soldiers and police as reporters watched, Bresci spoke with his attorney before the verdict, admitting the act as vengeance for the people’s wrongs.
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Humbert Regen
Milan
Bresci
Humbert Hess
Aumitten
Becen
Bresel
Fife
Mivael
Test of Coal Shipped to Fargo for Electrical Plant Test
General Traffic Manager Walker at Washburn M mine sent three carloads of lignite to Fargo Edison to test in the city’s electric light plant. The study will measure coal usage, steam production, and engine capacity to gauge future power potential in the northwest. Walker plans to attend the test and report results. Illinois Central workers receive a 10 percent wage increase without demand.
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Sring
Northwest
Walker
Fargo
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Illinois Central Railway Company
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