McLean County News Highlights Land Rush and Local Death
McLean County reports show land seekers from Iowa purchasing and filing on fertile prairie tracts under Land Agent Macomber and James Wakeman, signaling rapid settlement. The community mourns Collig, a Conkling farmer and pioneer, who died after weeks of illness leaving a wife, two daughters teaching in Mandan, and two sons.
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Lean County
Collig
Conkling
Collis
Kansas
McLean, County
Edves
Mandan
Iowa
McLean County
Macomber
Jas. Wakeman
Bucklen Arnica Salve cures fistula claim in weird ad note
An odd newspaper fragment touts Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio as cured of a rectal fistula after 14 months by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It markets Shiloh's Consumption Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills, then shifts to a notice for building material proposals by the U S Indian Service at Standing Rock Agency Fort Yates North Dakota with bid details and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
P. C. Remington
Bryan
U. S. Indian Service
Standing Rocke Agency
Port Yates N D
Fort Yates
N. D
George H. Hingenheimer
Notice of Timber Culture Final Proof in Bismarck
First Publication dated Sept 14 1900 and final proof to be made before the register and receiver at Bismarck North Dakota on Thursday the last day of November 1900 for timber culture application No 4781 for the east half of the northwest quarter and the west half of the northeast quarter in section 18 township 77 range 24 with witnesses Olon Auierson Chat A Rittenhouse and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Bismarck
N. D
Abe
Benge
N.D
A. Coffei
Fane
Sr Pei
Justics
Olin Auierson Chat A
Rittenhouse
Aiteod Af
Thompson Wo
Margot
Jugiler
Blamarck
Tate
Hn Agin
Tad Hoeolver
Dems on the Move in Chicago for Bryan Conference
A high level Democratic meeting unfolds in Chicago with leaders from Missouri Michigan Mississippi Indiana Minnesota and Colorado arriving. William Jennings Bryan’s late train reaches the national headquarters as he aims to arrange matters requiring his presence. A Cleveland interview about Bryan is cited but not addressed by him at this time. he promises a future statement.
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Chicago
Stone
Missouri
Campau
Michigan
Millionaire Wetmore
St. Louis
Shafroth
Colorado
Gov
Longine
Mississippi
Shively O
Indiana
O'Brien
Minnesota
Bryan
Shawn Hanna
Cleveland
Poor Wheat Quality From Weather Hits Northwestern Crops
St Paul reported ex chief grain inspector A O Clausen states rain disrupted stacking and threshing across North Dakota and northern South Dakota and Minnesota. Southern spring wheat looks above average in yield and quality, while northern areas face small yields and poorer quality due to damp, weed stained, or bleached grain. He notes last year’s crop was dry and high quality, easier to grade.
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St. Paul
Clausen
Northwest
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Northern Territory
Eisenberg Sues Loan Agent Over 5000 Deposit
Daniel Eisenberg of Jamestown sues Robert W. Matthews in St Paul for 5000 claiming Matthews acted as his agent when he loaned 5000 to Lambert Bros based on false claims of their business. Lambert Bros. allegedly insolvent with no offices and now bankrupt, leaving Eisenberg to seek judgment against Matthews.
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Dan Eisenberg
St. Paul
Daniel Eisenberg
Jamestown
Robert W. Matthews
Matthews
Lambert Bros
A. H. Lambert
Pine City
Hinckley
Steamers Burned In Early Morning Fire At St Louis
A blaze destroyed the steamers War Eagle and Carrier and damaged wharfage at Olive and Locust, causing about 100000 in losses. Five people are believed killed, four colored firemen among those asleep in the bold heat.
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ST. Louis
War Eagle
Carrier
Olive
Locust Nereets
Fire on the Eagle Ends with Narrow Escapes and Rescue
A lantern caused a blaze aboard the Eagle near Salem Illinois as clerk Joseph Schultz and others were evacuated. Watchman Kirchner discovered the fire, breaking the cabin with an ax to release employees and passengers. Schultz was recovered alive.
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Hogh
Joseph Schultz
Salem
Eagle
Kirchner
Disbarment Proceedings Against H G Voss Under Review
North Dakota bar association files affidavits seeking disbarment of H G Voss of Mandan, former Morton County state attorney. Disbarment committee to consider, no Supreme Court action this session. Association debated reinstatement of L A Simpson. Grand Forks meeting did not address it. Also discussed a proposed law raising court reporters salaries to 2000 annually with per folio charges, plus travel. Old officers re-elected at annual meeting.
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BAR Association
Voss
Mandan
Fargo
Bar Association of North Dakota
H. G. Voss
Morton County
L. A. Simpson
Dickinson
Supreme Court
Association
Hell
Grand Forks
Treasrer
Iuway
The
Day Association
Attorney Sues Deering Harvester for 75000 in Federal Suit
L C Spooner of Morris Minnesota former general counsel for Deering Harvester Co brings action in Richland County North Dakota seeking 75000 under a ten year profit sharing contract. He alleges 24000 already received for three years and asserts 75000 remains due. The case was removed to the U S court and will be heard at the next federal term in Fargo with W E Parcell of Wahpeton as Spooner’s attorney.
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Fargo
L. C. Spooner
Morris,Minn
Deering Harvester Co
Chicago
Richland County
United States
Spooner
Deerling Company
Morrie
W. £. Parcell
Wahpeton
Deering Company
Ball, Watson & Maclay
Ite
Cloud Burst Strikes Texas Drowning Fatalities Reported
A Western Union bulletin says a cloud burst near Fort Worth caused flooding in the Trinity River. Three bodies were recovered at Fort Worth as the river rose about thirty feet and swept toward Dallas. Many residents are reported drowned in the Trinity floodwaters.
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Dallas
Western Union
Fort Worth
Trinity River
Daliag
Roosevelt U. K. Rawlings leaves after brief halt
Roosevelt's train pulled out from O Neill siding near Bil Dalila ranch at eight this morning after a daylong stop. The governor appeared refreshed and said he was ready for a hard day's work.
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Roosevelt
Bitter at Soldiers Overawe Miners and Shutdown Drive
In Huelton Massachusetts on September 24 three Eighth Regiment companies marched from Shenandoal to Macaddoo. Locals claim soldiers were sent to intimidate workers. Miners report ongoing shutdown with reduced crews and some mines reopening slowly. Public notice from Magoton warns no meals to customers after tomorrow.
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Hueelton
Eighth
Col. Huntington
Macaddoo
Shenandoal
Durgess McGeehin
Pyerwe
Fiawelton
Wats
Lattimer
Jedio
Ride
Norn
Jortin
Magoton Retail Posiion
Allis Quiet as Soldiers Move Near Shenandoah
Shenandoah Pa Sept 4 Before daylight troops were on the move and every colliery in the area was visited by soldiers. No miners went to work and conditions remained quiet between Mahoney City and Ashland. About 15 Wit employees were closed tonight as 2200 soldiers are mobilized here. The funeral of John Chovisi was held at 8 o clock after a Polish church service attended by thousands. General Gobin refused further troop requests to guard collieries without cause.
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Shenandoah
Mahoney City
Ashland
John Chovisi
Gobin
Roosevelt Trip Heats Up North Dakota Campaign Action
Grand Forks ND Sept 21 Campaign activity surges at the Republican state headquarters after Governor Roosevelt's visit. Congress candidate T F Marshall reports strong outlook in the Twenty fourth District. Senator Hansbrough predicts Republican majorities nationally and plans to tour Idaho and Washington with other state speakers.
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Roosevelt
Grand Forks
Atate Committee
T. F. Marshall
Congress
oMelala
Idaho
Wilson
Washington
West
North Dakota
St. Paul
J. P. Dol
Liver
Iowa
Hansbrough
B. F. Spalding
McCumber
Noon departures precede town trouble noted
A fragment indicates individuals left town around midday before unrest or problems surfaced. No further specifics on names, places, or actions are provided, leaving the sequence implied rather than detailed.
Alexander Mkenzie Expected to Leave Cape Nome
Alexander Mkenzie plans to depart Cape Nome for the States as Nome awaits the U S court of appeals decision on the receivership cases. Judge Morrow’s decree may shift possession of the property to C D Lane or Reece Mokkenio, with a possible Supreme Court appeal if needed.
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Alexander M'Kenzie
Cape Nome
Tacoma
Wash
Valencia
Nome
Judge Morrow
United States Court of Appeals
S.G. Simpson
C.D. Lane
California
United States
Aupreme Court
Test Reson
Alex Mekengid
Lis
Wilean
Biography of the Cleverest Child in the World
A historical biography of Viola Husalie Olbrich, born February 14, 1807, detailing her child prodigy education at Connell Bluffs Jows. The 120 page volume by H Olerich from Laird & Lee includes illustrations, educational apparatus, and practical child development guidance, with endorsements and agent notices. Mentions Dowie elders incident in Mansfield Ohio and a Montana mine investment.
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Viola Husalie Olbrich
Mittle Viola
Connell Bluffs, Jows
Viola
H. Olerich
Mesars, Laird & Lee
Olerich
Laird & Lee
Chicago
Olerich & Co
Council Bluffs
Mansfield
Ohio
Mark Lohtow
James Watts
Hammond
Ind
Dance of Cannonball
M Hotel
Montana
Howard Guilty in Goebel Murder Trial Death Penalty Set
Goebel murder case in Frankfort Ky ends with James Howard found guilty of firing the fatal shot. Jury fixes the sentence at death after a trial held before the capitol building. The verdict leaves Sen Goebel's legislative hall assault and the Governor’s assassination connected to the case.
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Howard
Goebel
Frankfort
James Howard Wax
Nie
Tront
Capitol
Bing
Legislative Hall
Goldack Chinn
Gervel
Bebrury Ord Stoward
Dudge Cantril
Jong Uise
Indian Agent Richards details Roosevelt visit impact
St Pat. Sept. 25 United States Indian Agent Thomas Rick Anal Wills of Fort Berthold N D say 1000 Indians on one reservation closely follow politics. They favor Roosevelt and the Republican party due to past care and support and plan to travel despite rains to Hebron for the governor’s train arrival.
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U. 8
Richards Telia
Rouse
Roosevelt
North Ouakota
Iran
Hebron
Republican Party
Crying for Help Kidney Pills Endorsed
An advertisement claims Dom's Kidney Pills cure kidney disease by strengthening kidneys. It cites Frank Barnes of Fargo North Dakota, who after typhoid fever suffered back pain and worn kidneys, used Dean's Kidney Pills from Wilson's drug store and reports relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells the pills nationwide.
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Dom
Fargo
Frank Barnes
Fifth Aven
N. D
Dean
Wilsor's
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Feeding Hors Farmers Keep Hogs Ready for Market
Farmers who raise a few hogs for sale should keep them ready for market until market conditions improve. With green pasture and daily corn, feeding costs for a few more weeks are small. Avoid rushing sales until prices are favorable. profits exist in delaying sale. Texes Farm and Each
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Avery
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