Promising Alfalfa Trials Restore Texas Ranges
The New York Evening Post reports experiments by the national department of agriculture in Texas to revive overstocked cattle ranges. In March 1898 stockmen doubted sustained grass, yet recent results show unbroken turf and a lush carpet of forage. Alfalfa, grown without irrigation on the high plains of Yodia, showed rapid growth, died in July drought, then revived after October rains with shoots eight inches tall and regrowth from roots.
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Altar
Plains
Texas
National Department of Agriculture
New York Evening Post
Anfairn
Yodia
Agricultural Department
Washington
Get Acquainted With Sheep Intelligence and Bonding
A rural New York correspondent describes sheep as intelligent creatures with individual faces and voices. He notes they respond to people by name, react to treats, and form bonds, though some breeders prefer wilder stock. Practical farming mercy and financial success hinge on humane handling.
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Sheen
Baye
Iural New Yorker
Dave
Notice to Creditors in Burt County North Dakota
Notice is given by Amos Robidow executor of the last will and testament of Mary R. Robidou deceased of Bismarck Burt County North Dakota to creditors to exhibit their claims with vouchers within a specified time. The executor will attend at the city of Kiemarck to present the claims.
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Burt
Story R. Robidow
Amex Robidow
Mary R. Robidou
Bismarck
Burt North Dakota
Pattarsan Musaid
Tiurleigh County
Kiemarck
Amos Robidou
Final Homestead Proof Notice at Bismarck North Dakota
Notice is given that Emil Engstrom seeks final proof on his claim for the southwest quarter of section with witnesses Hackman, Androwthor, Slawtar, Bunson, Dalisgren, and Wilton. The hearing will occur June 9, 1900 at Inwnarele North Dakota before A C McGillivray register.
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Birat
Bismarck
N. D
Lernby
Inwnarele
Vine
Emil Engstrom
Falm E
Hackman
Androwthor
Slawtar
WS D
Charles 0. Bunson
Johnny Dalisgren
Wilton
N.D
A.C. M'Gillivray
Rewistor
Land Notice for Settler Declarations at Biomarek N D
First publication May 1 1900 Notice announces the following named settler for proof of cultivation and residence at Biomarek North Dakota The witnesses listed are John Porsoick Louie P Ola Olson Qua W Johnson all of Painted Voda ND The document notes May 13 1900 filing and June 2 1900 hearing before the register and receiver in Biomarek ND Scrip and names Rogier as agent present for the filing
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Biomarek
N. D
Notic Ig
Bom Befura
Peeetar
Wits Softa Johnson
Samuel Lur- Ban
Bale Uinnou
John Porsoick
Louie
P. Ola Olson
Qua W. Johnson
Republicans Denounce Democrats Over Clark Senate Vote
A Montana Republican convention resolution attacks the Democratic government as incompetent and corrupt. It praises Republicans who supported their party in electing a U S senator and condemns an eleven Republican who backed a Democrat in the Clark election. It declares Montana voters would elect two Republican senators if given the chance.
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Butte
Montana
United States
W. A. Clark
United States Senate
Washburn in Vice Presidential Timber Debate
Washington rumors say General Washburn of Minnesota is strong for vice president if northwest gains the nomination. Support hinges on political expediency and regional balance. Northwest backing could propel Washburn, else he may miss the ticket while discussions pivot on regional advantage. Sheriff trouble in Bottineau says prohibitionists seek sheriff Wm Hall’s removal after Henry Archer’s disappearance and court appearance.
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Washington
Nortwestern
Washburn
Minnesota
Vlee
Northwest
Wicely
Sherif
Bottieau
Wm. Hall
Henry Archer
Embezzler Walter Held. Indictments in North Dakota Case
In Fargo on May 18 Walter, charged with embezzling New Salem funds, arrived from Grand Forks and is in Marshal Haggarts custody awaiting likely plea. Grand jury delivered fourteen indictments as jurors were excused until tomorrow. Deputy Davia arrested five full blood Indians for alleged horse stealing from the reservation, with brands altered and horses moved to South Dakota. Blackhawk linked to the Spicer killing in Emmons county and escaped hanging. Arraignment is expected immediately.
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U. 8. Court
Fargo
Walter
New Salem
Grand Forks
Marshal Haggart
Marshal Davia
Pargo
Standing Rock
George Shoteat-Close
Alfred Walker
Frank Blackhawk
David Redstone
Chas
E Thompson
Richard Doublerider
Federal Grand Jury
South Dakota
Itta
Blackhawk
Spicer
Emmons County
Roosevelt Secures Discharge for North Dakota Volunteer
Jamestown May 18 Frank Konto returned from San Carlos Art where he earned an honorable discharge from the army through Governor Roosevelt of New York. He served under Roosevelt in Cuba and later praised the climate and service in Arizona. His sister’s plea prompted the request to the governor, who coordinated with officials to grant the discharge. The Konto family north of the city benefited from his return to care for the farm.
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North Dakota
Jamestown
Frank Konto
San Carlos
Art
United States Service
Army
New York
Konto
Cuba
Teddy
Frank
Konio
Sevice
Arizona
Accidental Death Inquest Opens For Olson Near Milwaukee Tracks
A coroner's inquest at Fargo investigated the death of Olson found near the Milwaukee railroad. Pete Nesse was questioned due to prior association with Olson. Coroner Michell joined by jurors G. R. Freeman Clem Probert and G. A. Wood examined the body. No marks of violence were found.
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Fargo
Olson
Milwaukee
Pete Nesse
Michell
Wheatland
G. R. Freeman
Clem Probert
G. A. Wood
Jury
Olson Dies In Wagon Accident After Drunken Driving
Witnesses recount Olson being driven at high speed by a drunken companion Peter Nesse, who fell asleep as Olson sang. A man later told Nesse Olson fell from the wagon. The jury ruled Olson’s death accidental and cleared Nesse of responsibility.
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Mitchell
Whch
Peter Nesse
Olson
Nesse
John Nesse
Unese
Lightning strikes Buckeye Pipe Line tanks near Findlay
Lightning hit the Iron Dank of the Buckeye Pipe Line causing hundreds of men to battle a large tank fire. Holes were shot into the tanks to vent pressure, while flames and smoke rose as authorities expected losses surpassing 85000. Firefighters and workers framed the scene as they controlled the blaze and prevented wider devastation.
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Findlay
Ohio
Buckeye
Robbery near Michigan City and fatal barn fire
Dakota reports that John Barton of Niagara was robbed of cash and a gold watch near Michigan City while en route to Michigan City bank. Search parties from Petersburg and Niagara joined Michigan City investigators. suspects unnamed. Also a fire destroyed Otto Fatal’s farm barn seven miles north, killing twelve horses. Loss about $20,000. insurance $800.
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Dakota
John Barton
Niagara
Michigan City
Petersburg
Valley City
Otto Fatal
Buell Divorce Case Filed in Fargo Court
Anna G. Buell sues Jesse D. Buell for divorce. Defendant ordered to pay SIM counsel fees and $25 court money. Married in Hudson in December 1807, couple has no children. Wife 22, says they never lived together. She worked before marriage and continued after, while he provided no home. He is a traveling salesman for Stacy Frost Company of Fargo.
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Buell
Fargo
Anna G. Buell
Jesse D. Buell
SIM
Hudson
Stacy Frost, Company
Presbyterians Review Foreign Missions Report in St Louis
Foreign Missions sessions in St Louis began with the Presbyterian board considering the full report of the board of foreign missions. The gathering focused on implications and next steps for overseas work and support.
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Foreign Missions
St. Louis
Presbyterians
Boar of Foreign Missions
Census status notice urges absent residents to aid enumeration
A historic census advisory warns that many people away from home in June risk being uncounted. It urges heads of families to inform district supervisors, leave written data with a trusted neighbor, and ensure farms and factories are represented. The state supervisor is Hon. A. H. Laughlin in Lisbon.
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United States
Congress
Cousta
A. H. Laughlin
Lisbon
Grison insists on prompt settlement of indemnity claim
Constantinople May 23 Loyd Griscom yesterday delivered a strong note to the Turkish foreign affairs minister demanding a rapid settlement of the indemnity claim.
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Bultan
Constantinople
Loyd Griscom
Turkish Foreign Affairs Toinister
Philippines Debate Shows McCumber Stand in Senate
The Philippine discussion features Senator McCumber defending a united U S and Philippine bond while Tillman and Butler challenge the scope of American rights. Debate touches on race, loyalty, and future governance as senators press positions ahead of the coming campaign. Separately Gov Taylor plans a Louisville departure to seek possible new orders, with a trip to Indianapolis considered if Washington remains firm.
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Washington
Cumber
Tillman
McCumber
United States
Butler
N. C
Tiliman
Atv. Cattery
McChmber
Swallowed a hair pin case from Hilighorn
A North Dakota child near Hilighorn sickened has a hair pin object found in a sore by Dr Fly. The object, three and a half inches, pierced the fingerlike area. The child is expected to recover. In Parga, Joseph Puller of Winona faced an indictment for illegal liquor sales on Standing Rock. He was bound over for trial at Bismarck with bail set at 300.
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Hilighorn
Ed Mixtad
Fly
Hersie
Yesteay
Flystad
Bismarck
Parga
Joseph Puller
Winona
Emmons County
Missouri River
Fort Yates
Standing Rock
Win. Edwards
Richland
Himneell
North Dakota
Stambaigh
Cass
Dures
United States
Electrocution of Double Murderer at Sing Sing
May 11 report from Sing Sing notes Fritz Meyer was electrocuted for the murder of Policeman Smith in New York City during an October 1907 robbery attempt at the Church of the Holy Redeemer. Meyer also killed a bell ringer in Trinity Church, Brooklyn. A plague case is cited in San Francisco Chinatown with quarantine. Cleveland telephone workers strike for eight hours work.
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New York
Sing Sing
Fritz Meyer
Policeman Smith
Meyer
Smith
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Trinity Church
Brooklyn
Armed governors fear kidnap bid spurs militia readiness
Indianapolis May 2 Governor Taylor and Findlay are heavily armed fearing a kidnapping attempt. Governor Mount may mobilize two militia companies, while public sentiment runs against Mount’s action. In Fort Yates May 21 residents plan a Memorial Day Indian wedding at Standing Rock agency, first North Dakota Indian wedding in American style with engraved invitations. Samuel Barthentor weds Emma Weaselbear in a long ceremony.
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Taylor
Findlay
Indianapolis
Mount
Fort. Yates
Standing Rock Agency
North Dakota
Indang
Samuel Barthentor
Emma Weaselbear
Hanged man Frank Kraus in Allentown confession letter
In Allentown Pennsylvania on May 23 a man named Frank Kraus was hanged for the March 10 killings of Magele Guth and Gwen Kern. He reportedly left a letter of confession before death.
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Allentown
Frank Kraus
Magele Guth
Gwen Kern
Convention At Fargo Seeks Harmony And Philadelphia Delegates
The May 1 Fargo convention notes harmony within the Republican ranks, elects temporary officers, and names delegates and alternates to the June Philadelphia national convention led by H C Hansbrough and F Holmes. Key speakers urge unity and praise recent party achievements while committee appointments are announced.
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J. A. Sorrey
Grant Forks
W. E. Deane
McLean
W. Cathro
Bottineau
W. A. Laidlaw
Cuvalier
TT. Marshall
Clexeys & H
Kept
Nelton
C. A. Whipple
Ramsey
Credentiis
F. Little
Burleigh
W, H. Mann
Morton
C. W. Getehell
Barnes
W. J. Kneeshaw
Wilson
Deli Berehen
Committee On Credentials
State Central Committee
Philadelphia
Jidson LaMoure
Pembina
H. C. Hansbrough
Devils Lake
J. McCumber
Wahpeton
Fr. Holmes
Bathgate
Stephen Collins
Grand Forks
R. N. Stevens
Bismarck
H.C. Plumley
Fargo
Mr. Porter
Foster
Resolutions Adopted by Fargo Delegates Endorse McKinley
North Dakota Republicans at Fargo voiced support for William McKinley for renomination. They urged gold standard enforcement, promoted sound money, praised patriotic leadership, and backed protective finance benefiting producers, workers, and merchants. They approved Congress actions on the Homestead law and thanked volunteers in the Spanish American War.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Republican Party
Willian McKinley
Unis Canvendon
Iklus Alwig
Spain
Congress Uo
China
Far East
United States
Resolutions Committee
Congress
Cavalry Leader Bethune Routed by Boers Near Vryheid
Lonion reports May 2 that Colonel Bethune’s cavalry regiment was ambushed by Boers near Vryheid. Official word says only a few escaped, placing Bethune in the Buller theater. Vryheid lies just beyond Natal frontier in Transvaal War area.
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Dethune
Lonion
Cal. Bethune
Vryhetd
Ynver Buller
Natal Werder
Transvaal
Accessory Catch Claimed in Kentucky Case
In Barberville Kentucky May Captain John L Powers charged with being an accessory to the death of Colonel Goe bel was captured last night at Bry aunt's store. He resisted arrest but officers served a corpus before he could board a train to Frankfort.
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Barberville
John L. Powers
Col. Goebel
Bry
Frankfort
Neeley Case Extradition Bill Opposed by Lind
John Lind attorney for Neely testified before the house committee on judicial matters in Washington this morning opposing the extradition bill to sent criminals to Cuba.
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Neeley
Washington
John Lindsay
Neely
House Committee On Judicialy
Dwellings Burned In Pontrale Village Fire
Thirty houses in Pontrale village north of Montreal burned this morning. The fire was still raging at noon. No lives are reported lost. Local authorities investigate causes while firefighting crews battled the flames.
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Montreal
Pontrale
Here
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