Sultan Abdul Hamid as a Dead Beat in Indemnity Dispute
A commentary labels Abdul Hamid as the greatest dead beat among rulers for not paying the $90,000 indemnity owed to American missionaries after earlier massacres in Turkey. It notes Secretary Hay doubts the sultan’s intentions and urges sending a fleet to the Bosphorus to pressure payment, while the sultan remains friendly in person but hostile in private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
United States
Constantinople
Leishman
Hay
State Department
Washington
Abdul Hamid
Bosphorous
Abdul
Chris
Arbor Day urged with praise for trees and home shade
The message promotes Arbor Day on May 10 urging widespread tree planting and tree care around homes and public buildings. It extols trees as ornaments and shade providers, argues North Dakota neglect of planting, and encourages all to plant a tree on May 10 to beautify communities and add property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere White
North Dakota
Penton
Safe investment in North Dakota land draws buyers
Thousands of landseekers visited North Dakota this spring and many have located, drawn by abundant government land and affordable improved farms in Ramsey County. The piece argues land here will steadily appreciate, delivering profits whether farmed or sold later, calling North Dakota soil a safe investment with sure returns. It ends noting Indiana law about prisoners was mentioned next in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Ramsey County
Public Service Nepotism Banned by Minnesota Board
The Minnesota state board of control adopted a rule effective August 1 1901 banning any superintendent or warden from employing relatives by blood or marriage within his institution. The measure aims to curb favoritism in public service, likely causing staff reductions but upholding the principle that public institutions should serve broader interests. The note adds commentary on lynching, Russo Japanese relations, and political leadership, but centers on governance reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minnesota Board of Control
Endorsements for Peruna From Officials and Citizens
Letters from Dan Grosvenor and John Williams praise Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy and spring tonic. Miss Mattie L Guild and Mrs Elmer Fleming also endorse its healing power, noting relief from catarrh. A free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus, Ohio is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan. A. Grosvenor
War Department
Washington, D.C
John Williams
West Second Street
Duluth
Parung
Mattie L. Guild
Iinois Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Chicago
Ill
Perona
Elmer Fleming
Reservoir Council
Northwestern Legion of Honor
Minneapolis
Minn
Polk Street
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
School News and Notes by Roark and Others
The article discusses educational psychology, discipline through directing natural activity, and classroom recitations. It notes staff changes in North Dakota schools, new principals, and successors, plus a tree replacement program at Devils Lake and spring term openings. It ends with a local Lanpher hat advertisement claiming style and durability.
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A. T. Horsman
Devils Ceakey Rameey County
North Dak
Iskovar
Peanesziotlog
City OF
Devils Lake
Interkocean
Tian Dogs
Arbor Day
Indiana
Louisville Courier- Journal
Kentucky
Russia
Japan
St. Paul
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Czar
Ramsey
Tegalia
Dan Grosvenor
Minneapolis, Minn
Fancher
Roark
S. Dewar
Barnesville
J. A. Haig
Prof
Haig
Ethel Wood
University, N. D
Stoddard
Churles Ferry
H. D. Smith
Hartford
S. D
Chas. R. Cook
Board of Education
Minnewaukan
Cleveland
Margaret Hartman
Creel
Anna Kallak
DeGroat
Nellie Lammedee
Mae Brooks
Morris
Agnes Daeley
Newbore
Oscar Anderson
Noonan
Bernice Kelley
Oakland
Violet Stewart
Webster
Marguerite Spelliscy
Lucian Brockway
Undertaker
Geo. W. Getts
Bouse Furnisher
Devils Lake, North Dakota
Anohony & Oak
G. F. Briggs
Agt
Jair
GEM Meat Market
CHAS
F. Cogelow, Prop
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