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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
5
The piece questions Chicago Mayor Dunne's fitness, arguing his popularity and conciliatory style undermine executive ability. It cites his inability to implement public ownership of utilities, contrasts with Roosevelt, and notes the risk of selecting leaders for charm over competence.
A speaker urges creating a city park with a public ark concept in a North Dakota city. The plan calls for planting trees, building walks, and rapid action to begin beautifying the area, with vacant lots deemed available and affordable.
An editorial condemns the wanton killing of sea gulls in this section and urges immediate action to halt the practice, calling for protection of wildlife and stricter enforcement.
The article discusses using sea gulls to reduce grasshopper plagues, noting gulls’ value to farmers and deeming their killing a crime. It cites President Roosevelt in Denver denying another candidacy and endorsing order during Chicago riots, then critiques a religious crank predicting apocalyptic events and remarks on U S naval actions in Japan and tariff debates and petroleum status.
A moral critique targets a newspaper for insinuations while Caleb Powers seeks a fair, nonpartisan Kentucky trial after three prior Democratic juries. The piece notes Strikebreaker Curry alleging violent treatment by striking teamsters amid a sharp, satirical comparison between fertilizing a brick and educating a fool. A North Dakota snow storm is deemed preferable to an Oklahoma cyclone.
Soo railroad surveyors began work on a branch line from the main north of Starkweather toward the town. They halted Sunday with J R Owens on the Clifton farm eight miles north and resumed Monday morning, planning to extend to the main line.
Seasonal advice notes the first cold may ease with treatment, but a second may linger and worsen. It recommends Scott's Emulsion as both preventive and cure to avoid trouble from the coming chill.
Fragmentary text notes a proposed Soo railroad line near the Farmers road to Devilsake and a reservation connecting with a main line at ensal 39. The passage indicates longstanding discussion about the route and its link to existing tracks.
California Ga resident Z T Grey shares a testimonial praising Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. He says his wife suffered aggravated coughs and sleepless nights until the medicine eased her cough and cured her. Sold at OC W Greene’s drug store for 50c and 60c with a trial bottle offered.
Clara Giles Hammer, 13, the child wife of Williams Giles, had her marriage annulled in district court on the 4th and was remarried Friday afternoon by Judge Davis. The groom, Nels Erdahl, 28, farmer north of Bowbells, was present with the bride’s father and witnesses Edith Baldwin and L D McGahan.
Private Frank P. Chapman in charge of the U S sub recruiting station reports five men enlisted since April. Enlistees are Charles E. Benley Milo C. Lewis Bert D. LaRock Jas W Meyers and Peter Barbin. LaRock joined the cavalry and went to St Louis barracks, the others to Columbus barracks for infantry. Enlistment record here is notably good with five accepted from ten applications.
Near Crazy Man Shot Frank Schriver employed by L D Stevens on his Stevens township farm. A flock of peagles alighted near the house and Stevens and Shriver went out. Stevens’ shot struck behind the ankle breaking bones and muscles. Dra Drew and Sihler gave aid, and Schriver was taken to Mercy hospital.
Fragmentary notes describe a Kech jury failing to reach agreement on a central matter after long deliberation. The text references seven individuals or items and implies unresolved disputes among the seven. Details are unclear due to poor OCR quality.
Convictions appear unlikely as both juries in the case have disagreed. Each defendant has been released on bond and another trial is expected probably in the latter part of June. This marks the second hung jury, suggesting no conviction will be achieved.
The Mayville Tribune reports Senator Hansbrough's fight against Canadian wheat imports gains unanimous support from North Dakota farmers. The Rugby Tribune notes Hansbrough's debate with Secretary Shaw over the wheat drawback decision, highlighting the senator's push to protect the state's farming industry.
Minot fire department receives regulation blue suits and caps for the upcoming tourney. Members of the force are outfitted with updated gear to meet competition standards and present a uniform, coordinated appearance.
Eleven members of the company will go to Jamestown June 15 16 and 17 to attend the State Firemen's Tournament. An effort will be made to secure the tournament for Minot and citizens are urged to do themselves proud. Also notices to purchase two April ps six or eight weeks old and to contact Bells barn or E A Plummer regarding lumber sales by Nels Hawkinson.
Notice advertises 400 young men to receive instruction for railroad service with guaranteed pass or money back. Training fits for exam. refunds if unsuccessful. Response requested via stamps to 45 Washington Ave Minneapolis. Also lost English setter dog with brown head. collar has address C D Kennedy Devils Lake. Reward offered for recovery.
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