Two Republican Conventions Clash In Minot
The Minot Daily Optic reports a split in Minot with two republican county conventions held, one at the courthouse and one at the opera house. Delegates faced credential disputes and tense scenes as reorganizers tried to force entry, while others met peacefully at the courthouse under temporary chairs J. W. Moore and officials J. E. Smith and W. Rose.
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Minot
Optic
Court House
Opera House
Joh Wallin
Republican County Central Committee
Committee On
D. R. Pierce
Kenmare
E. L. Sutton
J. W. Moore
Bowbells
J. E. Smith
Surrey
W. Rose
Donnybrook
Republican Party
American Republic
Mark Murphy
Hheriff Scofield
Jerrie Murphy
Major Murphy
Committee On Credentials
Central Committee
Showmen Switzer and Barrington Lose Cattle Stock
News reports severe loss to Messrs Switzer and Barrington tied to Crow's Imperial Stock Company. They had a cattle ranch near Ray in Ward County, with almost 100 head in progress for sale. A heavy April snowstorm destroyed most stock, saving only fourteen head, prompting a final sale and return to Iowa via Devils Lake.
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Messrs. Switzer & Barrington
Crow's Imperial Stock Company
Ray
Wards County
Devils Lake
Iowa
North Dakota Land Values Rise Investment Urge
An article notes a sharp rise in North Dakota land values over the past year and argues buying land remains profitable for investors. It contrasts with slower returns for early settlers and mentions high costs elsewhere, including frontier farm openings and Pacific coast land prices.
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North Dakota
Pacific Coast
North Dakota land values rise amid farming profits
The North Dakotan notes that tax cultivation yields profits of $10 an acre in the first year, even after costs. Some lands remain free or affordable, while others fetch 7 to 40 dollars per acre. Quarter sections once $500 now exceed $4,000.
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North Dakota
North
Death From Asphyxiation at Devils Lake Pumping Station
The jury finds Martin Overum died from asphyxiation due to gas leakage from the Great Northern pumping station engine at Devils Lake N D He was found unconscious at his post and died after exposure to escaping gas while seeking fresh air He leaves a wife and three minor children, mourned by many.
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Martin Overum
Great Northern
Devils Lake
N. D
Martin Overam
Fifth Street
Sons of Norway
A New Play by The O Callaghans at the Armory
The O Callaghans present a four act comedy drama Christopher Jr. with May 80 openings and a Decoration Day setting. The cast features Magdeline Lucette Ryley’s work in London and Bombay scenes, with Nellie Colt, Christopher Jr, and Whimper among key roles. An after show dance and orchestra provision closes each performance.
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Northwest
London
Bombay
India
Christopher Colt, Jr
Dora Hedway
Christopher Jr
Edward F. Flynn
Florence Connolly
Frank Gunn
Christopher Colt
Simpson
Allie Haig
Bert Ballaby
Nellie Colt
Sue E. Flynn
Colt
Whimper
Ruth Roberts
Howard Connolly
Charley Smith
Lucy Vannier
Harry Kneeshaw
Job
Robert Cairns
I Christopher Jr
Hodgsinoon
Jonty
Made Young Again Life Pills Ad Sparks Local Hype
An odd 1920s style claim touts Dr King’s Life Pills promising renewed youth for two weeks. The testimonial mentions D E Turner of Dempseytown Pennsylvania and cites liver stomach and bowels relief. Also notes 25 cents at C W Greene store with vegetable formula and a carpet line at JGoldberg’s.
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Dr. King
Qrites D
El!turner
Dempseytown
Trey
C. W. Greene’ Dory
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B. Baird
H. Routier
Cashier
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. Q. Adams
Richardton
Stark County
Wm. H. Brown CO
N. Dak
Victoria
Hingh
NO. Dakota
O’callaghans
J. Golderg
Hodgkinson
Ffashion
WM. Wilson
Prop
Sevilla Bus and Transfer Line
Postoffice
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