Benson County to sell bonds for courthouse and jail
Bealed bids will be received until 2 p m April 24 by Benson County to purchase forty thousand dollars of bonds to fund a new courthouse and jail at Minnewaukan North Dakota. Bonds are five hundred dollar each, dated May 22 1900 with 5 percent interest payable annually. Bidder must accompany with certified check of 5 percent. County Auditor LIUDABL warns of right to reject bids.
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Bennon County
Minnewanekau
North Dakota
Benson
Minewinkal
N. D
Mall County
Firat Nation
T | Hank
St. Paul
Minnexon
Auc Honda
Benson County
Minnewsakin
Bonte
Boum Counity
Woman Onal Bank
Wild County
Houde
Liudabl
Minnewaukan
Notice of Final Homestead Proof Filed by Marie C Mackman
Notice from land office at Bismarck North Dakota dated February 23, 1900 announces Marie C Mackman widow of Gustav Engstrom has filed final proof for her homestead claim. She will prove cultivation and residence before the register and receiver in Bismarck on April 14, 1900. Witnesses named include Kate Thor Jon F Dilirea Chusley Hunou and Daniel Johnvos of Slaughter North Dakota.
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Bismarck
N. D
Viet Marie
C. Mackman
Maria C. Enestrom
Gustav Engstrom
Sox
Katte! Thor
Jon F
Dilirea
Chusley ‘Hunou
Daniel Johnvos
Slaughter
No . A.C
Wotllivray
Notice of Final Homestead Proof for Daniel Johnson
Notice is given that Daniel Johnson, for the south half and east half of the southwest quarter in Section 28, Township 1 northerly, range 5 west, has filed final proof for homestead. His witnesses include Oscar Backman, Wilton ND, Andrew Thoe, Osceo Dalbzron, Oscar Lambory, Slaughter SD, and McGillivray, with residence on the claim. Witnesses reside in Oscar Backman and surrounding townships in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Johnson
Hoo
Oop Wantiot
Sthdeat
Jo Ummes
Baid Ind
Oscar Backman
Wilton
N. D
Andrew Thoe
Goin Dablzron
Oscne
Notice of Timber Culture Final Proof for Eric Grislin
Notice is hereby given for Eric Grislin on Timber Culture Final Proof at Bismarck North Dakota. The land office will hear testimony Monday at the local office for the claim in section 82 township 18 range 18. Names listed include Charley, A M Johnson, Axel Hed strain, Albin Hadatrom, all of Slaughter.
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United States
Bismarck
Eric Grislin
N. D
Rane No
Ath P.M
He Namie Nk
August F Anderson final proof hearing at Bismarck
Land Office records show August F Anderson, for the SEI of section in township 42 N, is to present witnesses to prove his residence and cultivation. The proceeding, dated Feb 21 1900, will be conducted in Bismarck with witnesses Anderson Victor Coleman John Olin John W Pryklund from Slaughter ND AC McGrunmay Rogister attending.
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Birst
Bismarck
N. D
Biemarck
Dyon Abevin
August F. Anderson
Hingo
Contest Notice of Land Office Proceedings in North Dakota
Department of the Interior contest affidavit filed by Elisabeth A Jons against John H Simmons regarding entry No 78/4 in Township 187 Range 78. The contestant alleges Simmons never resided there, built improvements, or cultivated the land, with his absence due to U S military service. Hearing set for March 10 before the United States Land Office in Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Hismarck
N. D
Seman
Elisabeth
A. Jons
John H. Simmons
Wbw
Nelg
Twig
Township
Hango
Hirabsus A. Jones
Wilal
John B. Simmons
Sialsant
Soja
United States
Parkion
Bimarek
New
Dubai
Noted preacher's idea spawns new Christian daily in Topeka
The Topeka Daily Capital owner transfers its plant to Rev Charles M Sheldon for a six day Christian newspaper. Sheldon aims to focus on ethical influence over financial gain, with preparations spanning three months and involvement with his congregation. He has interacted with Santa Fe workers to understand hardship and writes sermons later published as a book.
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Torexa
Kun
Ideal Christian
Charies M. Sheldon
Topeka Daily Capital
Charles
Sheldon
Msual
Isge
Ides
Popenoe
Bheldon
Sihidan
Santa Fe
Topeka
Topeka Homecoming Sparks Editorial Experiment
Celebration for the Twentieth Kangas regiment homecoming in Topeka leads to an editorial experiment. Mr Sheldon initially fears lack of training may fail but then agrees to proceed, with Westminster Gazette planning a London edition and the preacher Sheldon praised by General J K Hudson as an exceptional figure not typical of ministers.
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Topeka
Kangas
Sheldon
J. K. Hudson
War scare eases as Kentucky factions fear outcomes
In Frankfort Kentucky March 18 war talk subsides yet leaders on both sides express grave fears of future events Republican legislators face arrests amid assassination rumors of Governor Goebel Democratic officials neither confirm nor deny warrants but admit more arrests may occur within a week. Legislature met as usual despite crowding. militia escort returned with no reinforcements.
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Kentucky
Frankroft
Goebel
Jay
Taylor
London
State House
Peak
Secretary of State
Powers
Davis
Frankfort
Beckham militia formed amid mounting Kentucky tension
March 13 in Kentucky Governor Beckham and Major General Castleman advance plans for a new state guard. Several existing companies shift allegiance to Beckham, with a push to muster units in Louisville and elsewhere. The effort hinges on the Triplett resolution to authorize arming the militia with a 100000 dollar appropriation. In Louisville, authorities report Powers and Captain Davis jailed after transfer from Lexington to Lawrenceburg.
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Fuanurori
John B. Castleman
Beckham
State Guard
Castleman
Louisville
Triplett
Louisvilu
Secretary of State
Powers
Captain Davis
Lexington
Lawrenceburg
Thin City
City Wins in Chicago Lakefront Clash with Railroad
March 18 Washington. The United States supreme court upheld the city of Chicago against the Illinois Central Railroad in a land dispute over Lake Michigan frontage. The Illinois state supreme court ruling against the railroad was affirmed.
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Chicago
Baku Front
Washinctox
United States Supreme Court
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Lake Michigan
Ilinois State Supreme Court
Anna Parnell Declares Shamrock Wearing an Insult
Miss Anna Parnell, sister of the late Charles Stewart Parnell, denounces Queen Victoria's order that Irish soldiers wear the shamrock as an insult to Ireland. She urges those who cannot resist wearing it to dip the shamrock in ink to wipe out the dishonor, aiming at the hoped-for triumph of Home Rule. A report from Duncan notes Roger Brono alias Jim the Tough was killed by Sheriff Grace during a capture attempt after a horse theft and murder escape bid. The Chicago building trades council refuses a general sympathetic strike at machinists' request, risking a split in the union amid labor tensions.
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Jason
Anna Par‘pel
Charles Stewart Parnell
Trish
South Africa
LA DuNcan
Accomben
U.L
Roger Brbno
Jim the Tough
Grace
Brano
Cmicado
Building Trades Council
Republican State Convention Delegates and Rules 1900
The Republican State Central Committee outlines state convention dates for delegates to the national convention to be held in Philadelphia and Grand Forks for appointing candidates. It details representation by county, delegate numbers, and procedures for filings, chair duties, and meeting places in Grand Forks and Fargo with deadlines and officials named.
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Dakot
Eoprepoutatves
Republican Party of Aid
Hectors
Opera Houve
Grand Forks
Businens Aa
Kmp
Mont Bile Instruction
Lge Ul
Agriculture
Ibd
Supreme Court
Organland
Cauetiaes
Oliveri
Syeceseseen Burloigt
Dineoy
Gramish
Foliar
Ereeceenaye
Iania Bencaaaanal
Wallan Theese
Word
Medteney
Walls
Metta
Wandaais
Mebonti
Asic
Norowe
Fargott
Republican State Cenetral Committee
Grand’ Forks
W. H. Robinson
Kruger Plea for Independence and Outlander Rights
The New York Tribune notes Paul Kruger proposing peace that preserves the South African republics independence and settles outlander rights as before the war. It contrasts British reception and cites American figures favoring risible positions, while explaining a British viewpoint via a Spain Cuba analogy. Also included are census enumerator schedules, duties, and compensation details, and fiscal data showing a February public debt decrease of 0.75 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qoom Paul Kruger
New York Tribune
Mr. Kreuger
Congress
London
New York
Hoers
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Blanco
Murder Trial Deliberations in Williston Case
The trial of Charles Curtis for the murder of William Whitley at Williston on Christmas morning 1890 concluded with the jury's submission after a weeklong proceeding that began last Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Curtis
Wm. Whitley
Williston
March 2 News Verse and Oddities From Global Topics
A mixed digest notes events and trivia including Attorney General Cowan aiding prosecution on March 2, Paris fortune tellers earning living, pontifical birthday wishes from the German emperor, animal speeds, human anatomy, navy yellow fever fears, pacings of carnivores, vice presidential deaths, a Fargo family near poisoning, Wells County delegates, a French mayor banquet, coal shipments to Italy, a St Michaels wedding ring incident, police quips about street clearance, and Manila dinner invitations implying an overnight stay.
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Hood’s
Major E. A. Maglone
Devils Lake
Lelatkow
Northern Pacific
Grand Forks County
Herald
Firat
Biomarck
Martha
Christian Daily
Manolot
OMAST
Spardon
Wilt
Sinan
Wits
THE
Beckham Militia
Anna Parnell
Pare
Philadelphia
M. H. Jewell
Seerstuty
Census Office
Accordeon
Accor
Concertina ‘Iter
Guitar Bandolle
Ban, Violin
Capital Book
Gull River Lumber Co
Harvey Harris & Co
Northern Pacific Railway Lands
Sheridan
Paetiie
E. G. Patterson
Larcestasc
Parry
Indianapolis
Cowan
Wyman
George Clinton
Elbridge Fine
Hemes A. Hendricks
Garret A. Hobart
Edward Johnson
Fargo
Fessenden Pree
Wells County
France
Palata de l'Industrie
Paris
Italy
Ibbetson
St. Michael's
Walthamstow
Manila
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