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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
On Saturday June 29 1900 voters received the Republican ticket listing Henry Hale as state senator and Ore W H Dave Harry A Nicholson as representatives. The notice outlines the legislative positions and candidate names for the forthcoming election.
The schedule for the five days features daily grand concerts by the Fort Totten Indian band and Wesleyan male quartet, private kindergarten classes, ministerial conferences, and numerous addresses by eminent speakers including Hon. John F. Cowan and Hon. Eltwood Pomeroy. July 2 to July 4 include prayer services, band concerts, sacred concerts, and a big Fourth of July celebration with patriotic addresses and a Willow City baseball game.
The Chicago Record notes Hon John F Finerty delivered an impressive lecture on Ireland and a grand patriotic oration on July 4 at 2 pm in Chicago with vigorous audience applause. The San Francisco Chronicle praises his Fontenoy description delivered without notes. Chautauqua features entertainments by the Anderson sisters and others, plus a ball game, lake excursions, and fireworks ending the day. Admission all events 35 cents.
Father Conaty of Grand Forks will deliver a masterly discourse in the auditorium on Sunday July 8. Music by the Lyric Ladies of Chicago and the Wesleyan male quartet with Miss Eleanor Goodman, soprano. An 8 grand concert in the evening features a double quartet and extensive musical talent on the grounds.
Hon John P Dolliver, Iowa congressman and vice-presidential candidate, heads a July 6 or 7 speaking engagement praised as exceptional oratory. Newspapers like Washington Post and New York Independent extol his eloquence, humor, and powerful appeal to audiences.
Prof H V Richards delivered illustrated scientific entertainments on July 9 and 10 in Jersey County Illinois. The talks were informative practical and amusing attracting all ages and abilities and praised by P Gronaz D D Supt of Instruction for delivering valuable engagement and enjoyment to management and patrons.
Minneapolis entertainer W. I. Nolan will perform from July 9 to 12, keeping crowds laughing during the Woodmen picnic days on July 9 and 10 and Farmers days on July 12 and 13. His four day schedule spans multiple stages with solid audience appeal.
Fargo and Masonic Day is set for Saturday July 21. Special rates have been secured and a program prepared for the day. The event is expected to be among the best of the assembly with special features planned to make it interesting.
Honorable Eltwood Pomeroy of Newark New Jersey delivers a speech on Direct Legislation on July 2 outlining its principles and implications for public policy and citizen involvement.
An ad praises the Burlington Limited service from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago for ladies. It highlights splendid compartment cars with home comforts and an electric heater for curling irons. Advertisers urge sending for tickets over the Burlington line.
The Republican State Central Committee announces a July 1 1900 11 AM convention at Grand Forks for nominating electors and state officers. Delegates are apportioned by county votes. counties may hold one or two county conventions to elect delegates. caucus rules and contest procedures are outlined.
Devoted by a large circle of friends in Redistrict to run for District 11 to succeed him if nominated. The note shows intent to be District Judge before the Republican Judicial Convention and asks for support, Devils Lake, April 24, 1900.
A collection of 1900 era notices announces Republican bids for Ramsey County sheriff and other posts. Names include N Miller Devils Lake and J A Van Liew with supportive appeals at caucuses. E P Merrick seeks Ramsey County treasurer, while other candidates solicit countywide backing and delegate support for district judge nomination.
From Minneapolis to Milwaukee and Chicago the new night service departs at 10 40 p m from Minneapolis and 11 10 p m from St Paul arriving Chicago by noon. features standard sleepers buffet service free reclining chair car and lighted wide vestibules. It runs without affecting the Northwestern Limited schedule at 7 30 and 8 10 p m and offers close connections at Chicago for New England and southern points.
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