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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
10
Editor argues Sunday games violate state law and divine command, decryting open defiance and public nuisance. Tension rises as residents fear moral decline, urging adherence to Sabbath and civic duty against ballpark protests.
A letter from Alabama describes a three year battle with indigestion and bowel troubles. Mrs Newson details a dramatic turn after using Electric Bitters, claiming rapid relief and complete recovery. The ad verges on a testimonial for the medicine sold by C W Greens.
Ohio political discourse covers candidate field for delegate to St Louis, tariff issues, and party strategy. Daniel Bryan’s influence wanes while tariff and protection arguments dominate, with calls for local control of patronage and caution against national platform changes. A later ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure appears, misdated but tied to Toledo.
Washington June 4 Commissioner of the General Land Office William A Richards will personally supervise opening four western reservations this summer. Red Lake Minnesota registration starts June 20 with drawing by July 5 to 8. Then Chamberlain South Dakota Rosebud July 28 drawing follows, Devils Lake North Dakota in August, and Klamath Oregon opening earlier. Richards travels between sites to oversee registrations and drawings. The plan, influenced by Willie J Pevander, aims to expand homestead entries via lottery, drawing wide interest nationwide.
The Daloth South Shore and Atlantic By announces rail and lake service resuming Friday May 15. Departures from Daloth on Mondays and Fridays connect at St Ignace with Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co steamers to Detroit Cleveland and Buffalo. Duluth departures Sundays Tuesdays and Fridays link at Sault Ste Marie with Canadian Pacific Upper Lake steamers for Duluth Sound, then with Canadian Pacific railway to Toronto Buffalo. Special features and routes advertise a summer expansion for travel west with latest railway information. Adson is general agent, 490 West Superior Street, Dolath, Minn.
A pitched battle occurred near Dunnville Colorado at 4 pm as about two hundred deputies and guards under Adjutant General Bell clashed with around one hundred Audasty miners near Cripple Creek. Miners held surrounding hills. fifteen miners were captured and six union miners were killed.
The Devils Lake Racing Association plans a July 4 event described as unmatched. Long-bodied horses have been entered and every heat will be raced for purses totaling 2400. Track improvements aim to ensure top condition and a strong contest for the prize.
The president fixes the time and method of opening Fort Totten reservation. Boundaries change to place all ceded lands in Devils Lake districts, with entry after a drawing at Devils Lake. Grand Forks would have hosted some entries otherwise. The change saves each settler railroad fare and hotel costs and is praised by Grand Forks Herald as neighborly yet practical.
Fresh testimony piles up as Dr King s New Discovery earns praise for bronchitis coughs and colds with a Bentonville Virginia man claiming three years of illness ended after using the remedy. It is touted as effective against lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip with guaranteed satisfaction and trial bottles available.
An advertisement touts Dy King’s New Life pills as a cure for headaches and nerve pain, claiming they purify blood and boost health. Price is 95 cents with a money back guarantee. Also mentions the University of North Dakota College of Law opening Sept 17 with a two year program leading to CL.B. degree and grand forks address.
The President signed the order opening Devil Lake lands to restore balance as the universe teeters over the Rush to the Hosebud Reserve. Grim warns that if the Roe sbud choice fails, the other place remains open, as reported by Raph W. Whelock in the Minneapolis Tribune.
A fragment reports a driver at a desolate location facing accidents and desperation before being aided by Bucklen's Armicy Salve from C. W. Greene's store. Names and exact places are unclear but imply medical aid and a local vendor.
Century old OCR fragment mentions Westminster Presbyterian Church with notes on Sunday preaching Sunday school Junior and Senior Endeavor groups at 6:00 pm. Midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday. Informal invitation to attend service and activities. details unclear due to garbling.
A Grand Forks Herald summary notes efforts by Mr. Bale and officials to transfer 5 townships from Grand Forks to Devils Lake land district. The move would concentrate reservation filings at Devils Lake, affecting land offices and local settlement prospects. Thomas F. Marshall letters discuss legislative avenues and possible Interior Department action.
A Reuters dispatch from St Petersburg reports that on June 6 Japanese forces attacked Port Arthur from land and sea but were repulsed with heavy losses. Kwantung position described as precarious. Rumors claim Vladivostok squadron joined Port Arthur fleet and a naval battle occurred with four large Japanese ships lost.
Excitement grips Crooketon Minnesota as 14 year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Edward ONeal disappears from a farm home nearby. She has been missing for several days with no trace. A theory suggests John ONeal of Devils Lake, the father, may have abducted her and a warrant has been sworn out.
Washington June 8 Major Edwin P Andrus Third cavalry was detailed by the war department to attend the encampment of the organized militia of North Dakota near Devils Lake June 21 to 25. Boarding at Mrs Hodgson's private house at reasonable rates.
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