Washington Letter on Congress Party Struggle and Reform
Lynn Haines analyzes the early 63rd Congress showing party bosses tightening control through caucus rules while progressives split and realign. The piece traces roll calls, leadership votes, and the rise of harmony tactics that sidelined independent insurgents, warning of renewed partisan battles and the fragility of reform efforts.
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Mr. Clarke
Thijority Party
House
Mr. Mann
Ward Men Form Stock Combine in North Dakota
A stock improvement movement sweeps North Dakota as farmers form associations to boost livestock quality. The White Ash Breeders Association bought a purebred Guernsey bull, earned $250 from one bull in eleven months, and plans for 1912. Holstein cows and Guernsey cattle fetched high prices, signaling rising demand for better stock. a 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Lesko of Dickinson drowned in a pool.
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North Dakota
Donnybrook Courier
Courier
Guernsey
Poland
Elsberry
Minot
Hollstein
Anton Lesko
Dickinson
Fargo Land Office to Close in June 30 says Dennett warned
General Land Commissioner Dennett in Washington orders Fargo district officials Schuyler and Jordan not to hear reports or contests after June 30. The Fargo land office likely closes, with remaining acreage transferred to Devils Lake, leaving about 1,500 acres still in the district. Frank Goodrie faces murder charges after Joseph Getz dies from a fall following a rifle dispute.
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Fargo
General Land
Dennett
Washington
Schuyler
Jordan
Fred Dennett
Fargo Land Office
Fargo District
Devils Lake
Frank Goodrie
Joseph Getz
Getz
Goodrie
Joseph Goodrie
Cout Voy
East Grand Forks
Frank
Goodie
Goodrie 10 Faces Charge of Murder in Grand Forks
An item from Grand Forks reports that ten individuals including Goodrie face murder charges. The brief notes the case origin, location in North Dakota and date of the report, with emphasis on charges and defendants.
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Goodrie
Hartford oil stoves praised as most satisfactory
Hartford oil stoves, the most satisfactory oil stoves if them all. Screen cloths for your windows will soon be need ed.
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Hartford
Farmer dies after burning stubble accident near Ashley
Heinrich Quast, a farmer living northeast of Ashley North Dakota, died several hours after being thrown from his plow into burning stubble. He started the fire to clear thick stubble, drove close to flames, and the horses were scorched and ran away. Quast was burned severely and believed stunned by the fall.
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Ashley, N. D
Heinrich Quast
Ashley
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