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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
2
Circus announcement from Devils Lake promotes Gollmar Bros Greatest of American Shows with elephants described as wise and powerful. The jumbled page also covers legal notes on Walsh county murder verdicts and a stray anecdote about a wedding procession misquotation.
The North Dakota Supreme Court directs the district court to modify Barry’s murder judgment. The ten year penitentiary term shall run from November 28, 1903, instead of the present life sentence. Barry was convicted of murder in January 1901. a 1901 verdict for life was reversed and a new trial ordered.
A writer praises the Chautauqua association for bringing Arthur W. Hawks to the city noting his storytelling left vivid impressions fifteen years ago and remains memorable. The writer recalls Hawks’ delivery and compares him to other speakers Barrett Bryan and hoped-for Lawson, predicting Hawks will be missed by those who do not hear him.
The North Dakota senator, long owner of a country newspaper, has let it slip from his hands due to other duties. He says he trusted itinerant journalists and cites some good men, though one editor named Linkin reportedly faltered amid turmoil and mismanagement.
President Roosevelt announces Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will be appointed secretary of the navy to succeed Paul Morton who retires July 1 to oversee New York subway plans. No other cabinet changes are imminent and Attorney General Moody is expected to remain in office.
The piece portrays Charles Joseph Bonaparte as a striking public figure and Roosevelt ally. Described as brilliant and beautiful, he is linked to civil service reform, post office fraud investigations, and naval strengthening. He is praised for integrity, legal acumen, and close presidential trust.
Great Northern offers one fare plus 50 cents for round trip tickets to St Paul on sale June 13 only with final return limit June 15. Event honors Grand Lodge Patriarchs Militants and Rebekah assembly and civil war flags at the new state capitol building. See local agent for full details.
Classified notice from Mrs. F. H. Prosser invites a well behaved girl for a position in the city. Suitable for a good girl's response. Contact via 12th Street address.
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