Roosevelt boom prompts North Dakota party lines
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean notes Congressmen Hanna's visit and Roosevelt support, weighing whether Roosevelt’s third term stance and a La Follette delegation will shape the Republican path. It argues for a strong progressive delegation and cautions against Hanna aligned stalwart influence, urging action in the national convention. It also criticizes local council inaction on municipal lighting and lighting rates.
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Gongreseman Hanna
Roosevelt
Taft
North Dakota
la Follette
L. A. Hanna
B. Hanna
Hanna
Gressive
Kennedy
Cockur
Red River
Bob
Cummins
Clapp
Devils Lake
Politician Hanna and Buchanan debated as voters weigh fit leadership
The text argues Hanna is a crafty politician aligned with old guard interests while Buchanan is a successful businessman who could offer solid administration. It notes progressive critique of biennial legislature calls and praises Norton for Congress, highlighting a progressive agenda and local newspaper stances.
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Cagewell Enterprise
Mr. Hanna
Mr. Buchanan
Buchanan
Hanna
Voter
I Am For La Follette Senator Endorsement Speech
A speaker endorses La Follette, praising his safe legislation and reliable judgment. The speaker rejects accusations of radicalism, calls his views sound, and commends his earnestness and patriotism for the country.
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Con.mins
LA Follette
Amnaufe
Whatanever
Hig
Alulé
Supreme Court reverses divorce alimony order in Ramsey case
The Supreme Court reverses the district court ruling in a Ramsey county divorce dispute where Judge Cowan faced prejudice affidavits. It holds that a wife may seek alimony and suit funds only with proper notice to the husband, and that such payments must aid the wife directly. The decision critiques the order to pay $150 suit money and $100 attorney’s fees to the plaintiff’s attorney, noting the court cannot require such payments to the attorney.
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Supreme Court
Rameey County
L. J. Wake
P. J. McClory
Weke
Cowan
Goss
Jane Bailey
Samuel D. Bailey
Nebraska
District Court
Ramsey County
Fisk
Justice Goss
Kuchenbecker
Knuwn
Kuchlenbecker
Kolb
Ugland
Tuchenbecker
Tol ‘Gland
C Lear
Brennnan
Hig
Brennan and Ugland
W C Gilbreath shaped North Dakota’s rise and state pride
The tribute lauds W C Gilbreath as a pivotal figure in North Dakota's ten year Teal transformation. From Morton county editor to influential advocate, he elevated agriculture and labor, promoted the state across the nation, and helped showcase its wealth. His work as commissioner and public advocate left a lasting imprint, with the people of North Dakota recognizing his lasting impact.
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North Dakota
W.C. Gilbreath
Gilbreath Han
Dakota
W. ©. Gilbread
Morton County
Bismarck
New Orleans
Gilbreath
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Commonwealth
W C. Gilbraith
Judge Samuel L. Nichols Honored North Dakota Leader
Judge Samuel L. Nichols of Morton County is lauded for four decades of service in North Dakota. A Tennessee native educated in law, he moved to Mandan, rising to district judge within ten years, gaining wide respect for honesty and ability. He previously gave up a large practice to serve, led militia judiciary duties as judge advocate general, and married Minnie Vance of Knoxville in 1908 with three children.
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Great Northwest
Judge Nichols
Nichola
Tennerses
North Dakota
Mandana
Iaw
Bentleman
Morton
Hermitage
Nuchole
Southland
Judge Nachols
Knoxville
Tent
Mise Min’ Ale Vance
Therm
Tlty Ettorney
Meniten
Colonel Tuttle of Dawson Leads North Dakota Rise
Col William J Tuttle, born 1847 in New York, settled in Dawson Kidder county North Dakota after career as grist mill aid railroad surveyor and hardware merchant. His move symbolized state growth as he chose farming and community life over profit, proving North Dakota offers health pleasure and prosperity to those who develop its resources with intelligence and industry.
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North Dakota
Tuttle
North Dake
Prairies
Dawson
Celene Tuttle
East
Colonel Tuttle
Kidder County
New York State
Northwest
Major Edwards Remembered as Fargo Forum Founder and North Dakota Pioneer
The memory of Major Edward Wall Edwards highlights his roles as founder of the Fargo Forum with H. C. Plumley, organizer of Fargo’s first board of trade, promoter of the Fargo Southern railway, and longtime public servant. Born after leaving the Black Hills in 1877, he advanced Fargo as mayor and contributed to state growth through journalism, rail development, and civic leadership. His legacy includes a son J. P. Edwards, named for General John M. Palmer.
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Commonwealth
North Dakota
Edward Wall
Fargo Forum
H. C. Plumley
Board of Trade
Wasite
Fargo Southern Railway
Milwau ‘Kee
Ortonville
Minn
Fargo
Edwards
Ar-A
Ohio
Jand Mitnels
J.P. Edwards
John M. Palmer
Hitnary
Forum
Dodge
Corus
Fragmented Chesterton quote on family and humanity
The fragment presents a chaotic Chesterton-like critique of family dynamics and human nature. It mocks sentimental judgments while noting tensions in kin and social roles, including reactions to religion, theatre, and authority, with a humorous, satirical edge.
In Praise of Pumpkin Pie in a Drafty Field
A playful mock tribute to Edwin A. Oliver of Yonkers Statesman as he prances into a pie duel scene. The piece jars with comic flourishes about pumpkin pie, waves, storms, and historic conquerors, ending with a cheeky Cleveland reference and signature.
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Richmond
Ohio State Journal
Wall
Jock
Edwin A. Oliver
Yonkers Statesman
Cleveland
Lender
Smuggler Used Rubber Underwear To Hide Brandy
A Victorian era report reveals a female smuggler wore an India rubber double undergarment with a hollow space filled with brandy to evade customs duties. Female searchers once used, described a lean woman posing as normal while contraband hid in the garment.
Early Ant-Trust Law Unearthed in Cincinnati Enquirer Item
A reprint discusses an old statute once aimed at breaking the meat, brewers, and fruit trusts. It traces the law back to Edward VI and Kentucky’s formation, noting its enforcement against laborers and merchants and its later repeal. The piece contrasts early restraint ideas with modern conditions and cites Collier’s.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Kentucky
Wall Street
Virginia
Virginis
Edward VI
Collier's
Wit and Whimsy Stalls in Theatrical Rehearsal
The piece recalls Augustus Wit's remark on amateur arg ars and Mr Thomas's wry lines about gravy and war papers. A rehearsal of The Witch fox Hour sparked a remark from management about dialogue, hinting at playful censorship and creative improvisation in early theatre scenes.
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Augustus’ Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
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