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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
8
William Graham spent Saturday in Rugby while F. French of Penn was in Devils Lake Friday, marking a pair of routine one day trips by out of town visitors.
Northern John Gill of Penn and others visited Devils Lake and Grand Forks areas last week. Local names include Mrs G W Fryatt, Albert Jaqua, D R Chase, Frank Palmer, Miss Celia Duell, Maude Graham, John Tiemeyer, L Carlson, J J Brown, E M Ostrander, Mildred Vogan, Rev W E Johnson, and Rev E C Johnson. Census supervisor Frick named. advice on fly control with formaldehyde noted. business and service advertisements appear from Kirchof Cooper and M L Sprang. local tradesmen Moran prescriptions and Chamberlain tablets mentioned. D D Sullivan optical services advertised. Baitson Farm Ohio contact. Mindy wagon repairs by M H Mandy. new woodwork shop capacity. factory abattoir discussion.
Tokio Aug 18 The big delegation of business men from Tokyo Yokohama Osaka and Nagoya will depart for the United States on Aug 19 to make a goodwill visit and promote commercial ties with America.
Devoted Devils Lake community plans a dedicatory day for St Marys of the Lake School built by the Sisters of Mercy. A public program includes Maas speech at 10 am, dinner at noon, a 3 to 6 pm musical program, and a supper from 5 to 7 pm. Citizens of all creeds are invited to support the school and its future.
Madrid on August 19 reports a rapid shift in Riff position as a new movement forms against the Moors. The developing situation signals growing opposition and potential changes in local dynamics. No further details available in readable text.
London reports General Booth head of the Situation Army is in danger of total blindness after cataract surgery failed. He has been forced to abandon his evangelistic tour of the provinces as his sight continues to deteriorate and he now requires assistance to move about.
Springfield Aug 18 Joseph Grant alias Vigna of Springfield confesses a bank robbery plot at the Farmers and Merchants bank in Franklin. He, cashier Getty Wright and James Tribble are charged with concocting the scheme to steal money but claims no money was taken. Grant says he was introduced to Tribble by Willan Jones, a bartender, via a commodity board rumor.
Harrington Putnam was confined as receiver of the estate of Charlie T. Yerkes in a decision filed by the creditor Underground Electric Railway Company of Boston seeking administration and distribution of the estate. The appointment appeal was taken by Louis S. Owsley, of the Yerkes estate, and Mary.
The government moves to block monopolies and safeguard land rights. Officials urge action to ensure fair competition and protect resources amid rising corporate power and regulatory gaps. No specific dates or entities are given in the fragment.
Parliament backed a new government led by Count Holatata Ledrebord after a political crisis. The cabinet formation follows failed efforts to secure broad backing for a six-pro military defense plan, signaling a pivotal shift in policy and leadership.
An American aviator Curtiss, identified as Glen H. Curtiey in a garbled report, sprained an ankle in an accident at la Francs Rhetma, Aug 18. He remained able to direct repairs to his aeroplane but could not specify a recovery date. Joan Acroraut is also mentioned in the damaged dispatch.
Fragmented notice describes Mad and wits seeking work in North Dakota wheat sales and a wife to run a cook ear with four years experience. Also lists a man for a bundle team and contact P. Thomas, 238 EB University Ave, St Paul. Farmers urged to sell hides wool and scrap iron to top price at Davis Buble, 612 Beeoed St. Scale at Haley & Hyland before yard. Mention of a storm at an aerodrome causing minor injuries to 200 workers and Aero club of America denial related to Wrights.
Boston dispatch reports a bold assault on Boston harbor fortifications by the Red Army invasion force. The Blue Army mounted a gallant defense, repelling the attack with decisive resistance and signaling a setback for the aggressors.
The body was found four hours later by a market gardener on his way to town.
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