Johnson Dominates Jeffries in Reno Fight for Championship
The colored boxer Johnson outboxed and outslugged Jeffries in fifteen rounds to claim the world title in Reno Nevada. Early in the bout Jeffries was outgenerated and Johnson delivered a hard blow in the second round that obscured Jeffries’ vision. Jeffries remains bitter toward those who urged his entry into the match.
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Johnon
Jeffries
Reno
Nevada
Johnson
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Guest of Henry Hale on July 4th in Devils Lake
A venerable soldier in a blue uniform with scarlet piping and chevrons drew attention on Chantamilla grounds and in Devils Lake on Independence Day. Sergeant Morris, born 1829 in the Indian Ocean region and christened in Bombay, began his military life in the English army before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1852. He served in New Mexico and what became Arizona, participated in many Indian expeditions, and served through the Civil War, his regiment part of the Army of the Potomac.
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Chantamilla
Devils Lake
Ergeant
Morris
Indian Ocean
Bombay
India
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Army of the Potomac
Oldest US soldier, Sergeant Morris, aged 68 on army roll
Press reports Sergeant Morris, long serving US Army veteran, living in Dakota at 68 years on the roll. He began as First Sergeant Tira and served from Fort Totten, Dakota, with the colors since 1872. Mrs Morris, seven children and nineteen grandchildren also reside in Dakotas. they recently moved from New Rockford to Warwick.
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New York
Jan Shalan
Kansas
Tira
Fort Totten
Dakota
U. S. Army
Army
Morris
Sergeant Morris
New Rockford
Warwick
Chautauqua
Hale Cottage
Hale
U, 8
O Callaghans Fail At Chautauqua In Rainy Weather
North Dakota notes show the O Callaghans missing the expected rain storm at Chautauqua this year. Despite performers’ efforts the Raedie rain did not arrive as scheduled. In the heat, a bath helps, and bathrooms in the Locke Gram block are open until 10 30 P M nightly.
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North Dakota
O'Callaghans
Chautauqua
Marte
Raedie
Locke-Gram
Doheny and McLean to Vie in Ramsey Fall Campaign
Primary returns place Doheny on the Democratic ticket and McLean on the Republican ticket. McLean led in city and county primaries with large margins, while Doheny won over Brady. Viewpoints vary though county Republicans may unite for both tickets, making the fall contest the hottest Ramsey has seen in years.
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McLean
Doheny
Inter-Ocean
Brady
Ramsey
Fourth of July Festivities Across Devils Lake Region
Citizens dispersed for the national holiday with gatherings at Chautauqua and Grand Harbor. York beat Devils Lake 7 to 4 in a ball game, Grand Harbor won two contests 11 to 12 and 6 to 7, plus band music races and a large evening dance and fireworks. Grand Harbor hosts drew praise for celebrations. Rah for Grand Harbor.
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Chautauqua
York
Devils Lake
O'Callaghans
Grand Harbor
Brinsmade
Fourth of July Picnic Draws Hundreds to Lake Regions
The Devils Lake and Starkweather area enjoyed a splendid Fourth of July picnic with a refreshing rain, ideal weather, and a strong cooling wind. Attendees picnicked in groves, fished at Fish Lake and Wood Lake, visited the Fort Totten Indian camp, and spent a day in nature with few accidents reported.
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Devils Lake
Starkweather
Turtle Mountains
Wood Lake
Ft. Totten
Freshwater Lake
Storm Damage Report From Devils Lake Area
Reports from Devils Lake area detail storm damage over recent days. A barn at Gus Jacobson near Starkweather burned after a lightning strike, with two horses and several livestock lost. A shed at Brooks farm near Newville suffered damage, and Tokio’s lumber shed and the Tokio Mercantile Co store were moved off their foundations. Heavy rain affected Grand Harbor and areas north to Starkweather, with heavier rainfall extending south on Tuesday.
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Devils Lake
Gus Jacobson
Brooks Farm
Newville
Tokio
D. R. Chase
Tokio Mercantile Co
Grand Harbor
Starkweather
Pick Pocket Strikes At Chautauqua Event In Town
A baseball team member had a watch and chain stolen Tuesday night at the Chautauqua de pot across from the Great Northern. A man believed to be the thief was arrested and jailed while begging in the crowd, though the stolen items were not found on him by Officer Timbo.
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Chautauqua Depot
Great Northern
Timbo
Picnic at Devils Lake Shows Speech and Races
Residents spent the day at Jerusalem's grove by Devils Lake at the east end. The outing was a picnic with good speaking and races that held interest for those present.
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Jerusalem
Devils Lake
East End
Fourth of July Picnic at Connor's Grove Speakers Honor
In Connor's Grove about eighteen miles northwest of Devils Lake St Peter and Paul's church hosted a Fourth of July picnic Monday. Hon F J Traynor and Ba Traynor Stark weather were the principal speakers. There was plenty of dinner and a lively crowd enjoyed the day.
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Connor
Devils Lake
St Peter and Paul's Church
F. J. Traynor
Ba. Traynor
Starkweather
Mamie Van de Grift Weds Frederick T. Cuthbert in Austin
Miss Mamie Van de Grift and Frederick T. Cuthbert exchanged vows at the Christ Episcopal church in Austin Minnesota at high noon on Tuesday witnessed by about thirty guests. Rev. C W Holmes and Rev. Alfred Cuthbert officiated with Mendelssohn’s wedding march and a rose petal procession led by Miss Olla Bemis. The bride wore cream chiffon and carried a bridal bouquet. the groom is a junior partner at Burke Middaugh & Cuthbert. They will honeymoon in Colorado and spend September at a Chautauqua cottage before settling in Austin. Others attending included relatives from Spooner Wis Minneapolis and Merinette Wis.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Austin
Minn
Mamie van de Grift
Frederick T. Cuthbert
C. W. Holmes
Alfred Cuthbert
Mendelsohn
Olla Bemis
B. B. Smith
Jessie Stimson
Myrtle Edson
Margie Lewis
Amanda Dodge
H. Smith
Aurelia Bennett
Austin High School
Winona Normal
Devils Lake
School For the Deaf
Burke, Middaugh & Cuthbert
Cuthbert
England
Canton
Dak
Lincoln County
South Dakota
Colorado
Wil
Marion Cuthbert
Jones
Spooner
Wis
Edith van de Grift
Will van de Grift
Minneapolis
Faribault
Gage Oon
Merinette
Emily Cuthbert
Bert Moran
City
Crop Prospects Hopeful After Recent Rainfall
Farmers in the area see improved prospects as recent rains lift late grains. The drought damaged crops previously and limited deep soil soaking, but flax, hay, oats, barley and wheat may benefit with additional rain. Northern regions report better conditions and optimism grows for the locality.
Suspicious Character 18 Arrested in Home Entry Incident
A suspicious character who appeared to try entering J. H. Hazzard’s residence was caught by Chief Barnes and jailed. His hearing had not occurred at press time.
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J. H. Hazzard
Barnes
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O'Callaghans Fail
Ramsey’s
Success Avenue
Connor's
H. Hillesgen
Devila Lake, N. Dak
Nutes
Kodaks
Kodak City
The
Devils Lake Drug Company
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