Gilbert and Madeleine at the planter’s door
Gilbert Steele, a soldier, and Madeleine seek shelter at a planter’s house after her weary journey. The planter’s wife feeds them and seems to sense the couple’s true bond while warnings of danger loom. Madeleine fears for Gilbert’s safety as they face a fatal reckoning in a tense night scene.
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Gilbert
Sma Bks
Siswayes
Bowis
Madeleine
Planters House
Agale
Raoul de Valettel
Ebr Planter
Self-Made Man Comment Echoes Labor Exit Thoughts
An old remark suggests many self-made men should have delegated tasks rather than handling all work themselves. The line hints at pride and efficiency, implying better outcomes arise from distributing duties and leveraging others' strengths.
Experience matters in choosing leaders claims Ad promoting H. H. Haaker
A political ad argues that experience matters in selecting a governor, urging support for Prof. H. H. Haaker as the Independent Progressive Republican candidate based on his proven track record. The message likens hiring wisdom to voting and endorses Haaker.
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H. Haaker
Adr
Wheat wilt threat prompts crop rotation push
North Dakota reports wheat wilt as a dangerous threat with five potential diseases in wheat and soil. Professor Bolley notes infected grain can inoculate fresh soil and urges grain treatment and rotation of crops with soil aeration to curb the menace across barley and wheat crops.
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North Dakota
Bolley
Fatal Gasoline Explosion Claims Husband and Injures Wife
John Hoock of Hazelton started a midnight fire to cook for his wife and two day old baby. An explosion spread flames through the house. Mrs Hoock escaped with severe burns, the maid Mary Butler was badly burned trying to save him and fled. Hoock’s body was found burned beyond recognition in the ashes of the destroyed home.
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John Hoock
Hazelton
Hoock
Mary Butler
Mr. Hoock
M. I. Forkner
Langdon Bain
Iies
Katie Hettler
Miss Hettler
Narrow Escape for Train After Bridge Burned Near Murray
A Great Northern local train between Grand Forks and Casselton jumped a burned bridge over coulee near Murray station south of Mayville. The twenty five foot wide bridge had rails left hanging with a sag in the center. The engine saw smoke too late and struck the unsupported rails tearing cars apart, but all passengers were moved safely. An inspection found the bridge burned with only rails remaining.
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Bridge Burne
Great Northern
Grand Forks
Casselton
Coulee
Murray Station
Mayville
Ratia
Fire damages Minot business district and jail escape
A blaze destroyed the north end of lower Main street in Minot, aided by a new water system that prevented spread to the business district. Several buildings owned by EF Tompkins suffered about 20000 in losses, stock valued at 6000 partially insured. Otto Ponto escaped from Pueter county jail with outside help as guards prepared to move him. Cornerstone laying for the Water county courthouse at Carrington is scheduled with Governor Burke attending. Homer Ballard chairs the county board governing the event.
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City
Pire
Main Street
Minot
McDougal Dray
Olander’s
Smith's
Otal Lous
EF. Tompkina
Parnerstone
Bellald
Water County
Carrington
Jol Burke
Homer
Ballard
Immigrant Child Dies After Dismal Journey to Portal
An infant of B Malsted, an immigrant, died in a Portal car from pneumonia while traveling with a father mother and two children from Velva. The party, eight horses nearby, faced delays as immigration officials halted the trip for a wet test, with blankets soaked by spilled engine water and animals’ barrels, leading to the deadly conditions.
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Portal
B. Malsted
Vase
Velva
North Dakota Sunday School Convention Opens in Bismarck
Delegates assemble at McCabe Methodist Church for assignments and songs led by Rev Gilbert W Stewart. Rev James Anderson of Valley City delivers first address Our Hearts Open for a Blessing. Attendees tour Fort Lincoln state penitentiary Capitol and US Indian School as banquet for 400 at Chapel of the Presbyterian Church. W J Lane reelected president and Furze named next meeting site.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
McCabe Methodist Church
Gilbert ‘W.stewart
New Salem
James Anderson F
Valley City
George Welsh
State Penitenttary
Fort Lincoln
Capitol Building
United States Indian School
Presbyterian Church of
C. W. Harris
Methodist Church
G. W. Stewart
Dr. McCuray
Mandan
Burke
A. Herols
Linton
Jom Orchard
Dickingon
W. A. Brown
Chicago
Atlantic City
N. J
W. J. Lane
Fargo
North Dakota Sunday School Association
Furze
Sons of Norway to Hold Grand Lodge Convention
One of the state s largest gatherings this year is the Grand Lodge of the Sons of Norway convention set for July 7 to 9 with possible add on days. About 600 delegates are expected from Chicago to the Pacific coast as each lodge in the order may send members. Grand Forks is coordinating plans for entertainment of attendees.
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Grand Lodge of the Sons of Norway
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Order’ Beng
Grand Forks
Superior
Wis
Child Injured by Rifle Accident in Bogs Area
A fourteen year old boy, Peter Anton, accidentally shot a younger child, Joe Echhelser, while handling a 9 22 caliber rifle on the bottoms near Jow Pisciarck. The older boy was playing with the firearm when the incident occurred and the bullet struck the other youth.
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Joe Echhelser
Peter
Anton
Hsart
Excerpts Recall Binder Prices and Competition Critique
The report discusses pricing practices by a trust and its impact on consumers. It cites the $95 machine price, reduced availability of experts, and scarce spare parts causing long downtimes. A consumer in Fargo notes lack of local competition and delays in repairs, highlighting the need for better market options.
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Sargeiee
Potomac
Balice
Washington
Paeees
KO Sonera
Tnt
Fargo
Son Charged After Fatal Farmhouse Shooting
Lee Miller of Barlow is jailed after fatally shooting his father J D Miller at the Miller farm amid a quarrel. Officials in Foster County will review the case before deciding further action. Lee claims the shooting was accidental and his mother seeks an insanity examination for him.
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J.D. Miller
Barlow
Lee Miller
Foster
Miller Farm
Miller Beleves
Man is found dead from gas in Grand Forks room
Harry L. Giesson, a 30 year old Northern Pacific fireman, was found dead in his Grand Forks room after gas from an extinguished fire filled the space. He had been reading a Masonic ritual when he fell asleep. A second gas fill preceded the fatal suffocation. Giesson had recently lived in Staples, Minnesota, and wrote to a sister hoping to visit.
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Harry L. Giesson
Grand Forks
Giesson
Glesson
Staples
Mtnn
Boy Killed by Stone in Street Collision
A Washburn report details a fatal street accident when a stone thrown by a 13 year old struck 10 year old Nicholas Wollarski of a farm eight miles north of town. The incident occurred during a group of boys stone throwing, and the restrained bystander was innocent. An inquiry into the accident is pending by the Neumiller family.
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Washburn
Nicholas Wollarski
Frederick Neumiller
Neumiller
Oil for Fuel Admitted by State Officials in Conference
In Bismarck a meeting between Attorney General Miller and the State Inspector approved allowing certain grades of fuel and power oil to enter the state after inspection to secure cheaper power for farmers. The plan includes a new paving cost impact and requires colored oil to prevent ignition hazards. A fatal rubbish fire incident in Mountail County is noted as context.
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Bismarck
Miller
Upan
Gsitony
Child Gurred to passing in Logan County tragedy
A fragmentary obituary item reports the death of a child in Logan County. The unreadable OCR text references parents Mr and Mrs Bornbird and mentions a home pile and a bald tin rate. The readable data indicate a local fatality, but details are incomplete.
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Bornbird
Logan County
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Pueter
Hima
Uie Stutsman
Pontolan
Sons OF Norway
L. Tinson
Witdove
McGrath Pharmacy
Compettaon
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