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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1904

Page

7

Lightning Strikes Reported at Garske and Webster

If you were struck by lightning you have but the one ending such as we have witnessed at Garske and Webster during the past week.

Garske and Webster

Inter Ocean Friday Edition from Devils Lake North Dakota

A Friday issue of the Inter Ocean is published in Devils Lake within Devils Lake County North Dakota.

Devils Lake Bt County North Daota PAPER Orye

Small ad lists monthly bill collection notice

Classified notice states all bills collected monthly and mentions a manager and rates. It notes a second class matter entry and references a monthly payment schedule. The fragment implies a utility or service with yearly rates and monthly billing terms.

Announcement excerpt hints at sheriff race and town unrest

Fragmentary text mentions a sheriff race with eight candidates and a sensational claim about disguised politicians. It alludes to gun violence in town and a skeptical statement from Mr Hopking about police, plus a call for editorial reform in the Grand Forks Herald.

Wryo Hopking Chicago Grand Forks Herald Lpang

Springfield Convention Scrutiny Spreads Across State

A chaotic Springfield convention scene draws attention as reports from the Chicago Tribune describe factional maneuvering. James F. OMalley arrives with a group suspected to intimidate others, while observers note Hopkin's forces under close watch amid tense political undercurrents.

Benson County Fair aims for big turnout at Leeds in 1904

The Benson County Fair Association schedules the second annual fair at Leeds North Dakota on July 27 to 29 1904. It features an 800 seat grandstand a 24 by 60 exhibition building stall space a half mile track and over 1000 dollars in premiums for stock farm and dairy products plus 1500 in purses for races with the Great Northern Trotting Association. Interested parties may write F and Wood Secretary Leeds ND for more information.

Benson County Fair Association Leeds N. D Benson Great Northern Trotting F. &. Wood

Barry Case Moves to Grafton Jury Likely Friday

The Barry defense will seek a jury verdict at Grafton on Friday after Dr Sweeney testified in the earlier trial that William Barry was insane at the time of Andrew Mellén’s death. The state has presented numerous witnesses asserting Barry’s sanity.

Barry Grafton Sweeney William Barry Andrew Mellén

Witnesses Testify On Barry Insanity After 1901 Killing

The record notes testimony from Harvey Farnham cashier at Bank of Milton and others who rebut defense claims of Barry’s insanity after he killed Andrew Mellem on January 8, 1901. Kate Swayne described household arrangements and sanity cues, while Edward Close testified of a 25 cent sale and payment next day to argue memory contradictions.

Harvey Farnham Barry Andrew Mellem Edward Close Milton

Man shoots at fellow worker at Optic composing room

Shortly before noon J C Garner rushed into the Optic composing room and fired at Stewart Hood, a compositor. The bullet missed and they grappled. Garner was overpowered and taken to the stackup by Sheriff Scofield. Hood and Mrs Garner deny the accusation of ruined life by relations with Garner. Garner appeared intoxicated.

J.C. Garner Garner Hood Mgnor

Minot reports on court case and personal visits

The article notes a painter who has resided in Minot and bears a good reputation. It suggests the case may settle out of court. Mrs. Garner visited her husband in jail and, though grief stricken, admits indiscretion. Bishop Mannett plans a trip to New York City for several weeks.

Minot Hood Garner Bishop Mannett Fargo New York City

Nomination by Acclamation for Governor Sarles

A large majority of the county delegates to the state convention have been instructed or favor E. Y. Sarles for governor. It would be proper to give him the distinguished honor of a nomination by acclamation and unanimous support at the convention.

E. Y. Sarles Sarles

Chautauqua Privileges Sale Details Listed

The sale of Chautauqua privileges included items sold to William Halger sen for 20 dollars covering shell and jewelry manufacture and 25 dollars for shooting galley, 85 dollars for natural history specimens, newspapers and periodicals to James Brennan and Johnie Cowan for 40 dollars, and laundry to D. B. Thompson for 5 dollars.

Hal Gersen Wm. Halgersen Jame Brennan Johnie Cowan D. B. Thompson

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