Local notes from Devils Lake and region
Albert Alderson and wife moved from Devon to the city. Miss Ruby Hemley of Fox Lake visited Tuesday. Mor dance by Devila Lake orchestra at Crary tonight. Willis Joy of Grand Forks was a business visitor Monday. Mrs. D G Duell came from near Garske to remain until after Decoration Day. Community gossip includes travel, illness, and local marriages. Funeral for Samuel Cochrane set near Grind Harbor with services at the Methodist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. William Oliver wed at Devils Lake. Oliver works at Great Northern shops and will honeymoon to the Twin Cities. Local notices mention political filing fees and upcoming theater performances by local amateur group with proceeds aiding the opera house.
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Ruby Hemley
Fox Lake
Devila Lake
Crary
Samuel Cochrane
Robert Cochrane
Grand Harbor
Antram
Ireland
Tom
Robert
Sam
Annie
Maggie
Grind Harbor
Methodist
T. A. Olsen
William Oliver
Mise Caroline Samuelton
Devils Lake
Captain Kimball
Salvation Army
Kimball
Army Barracks
Oliver
Twin Cities
Great Northern
Mathematician
Bemiorst
O Gallowhans Stage The Settlement On Decoration Day
On Decoration Day evening the O Callaghans will present the four act comedy The Settlement at the new opera house. It marks the first appearance of this popular amateur organization in the Grand Opera house under the new conditions. The play is an original American story well told and suited for Decoration Day with good orchestra music and entertaining instrumental pieces.
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O’callaghins
Opera House
Grand Opera House
The 1812 War and British Reinforcement at New Orleans
A historical summary recalls the 1812 conflict as British forces reinforce with veterans to subdue American resistance. It notes American low morale, Revolutionary era bravado, and the pivotal New Orleans vicinity as a decisive arena. The piece sketches leaders, impassioned rhetoric, and the looming continuation of the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdward Pakenhemn
Napa
Waterson
Gerry
Andy Jackson
Britain
Strorn
New Orleans
Opposed Gronna bill objections filed by trade bodies
Trade bodies led by the Commercial Exchange of Philadelphia object to the Gronna bill creating a federal grain bureau. They seek more hearings and warn of higher fees, uneven inspection, private warehouse evasion, and overbroad government liability. Representative Gronna defends uniform grading and argues current practices shortchange farmers.
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Commercial Exchange of Philadelphia
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Gronna Bill
Federal Bureau
Equity Society of North Dakota Mby ‘Ha
Boards of Trade
Conalgimenta
Gronna
H.D, Irwin
Philadelphia
Jamon L. King
Board of Trade
Leeds Victor in Debate Final for High School Cup
In the North Dakota High School Debating League final at Grand Forks the Leeds high school team won the decision over Carrington. Leeds was represented by Mabel Hogue Harrison Browne and Walter Hutcheron while Carrington’s team included Bydney Laura Pige and Ethel McCrea. this marked the first state debate belt and the winners received the cup.
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Carrington
Grand Forks
Leeds High School
Carrington High ‘School
Mabel, Hogue
Harrison Browne
Walter Hutcheron
Bydney
Laura Pige
Ethel McCrea
Hin
Municipal
Lee Miller Charged With Patricide in Father Killing
A county jail inmate Lee Miller faces murder charges in the death of his father. The coroner and a preliminary inquest raised questions about intent and fatality. Nearby, Chris Gente was accidentally shot, triggering further legal actions and inquiries.
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Gorsnets
Lee Miller
St Carrington
Joe
Telos Jons
Mim
Fatel
Towner
Chris Gente
Beri
Gonle
Coule
Mieed Polaaning
Ie Ieee
Elevator Fire Cover Up Confession Names Kenmare Duo
A Minnesota elevator fire that destroyed 6000 bushels of grain at Kenmare last April was blamed on arson by two men. nineteenth year old Conral Dahl and thirty year old Frits Hanson confessed to burning the Kenmare elevator to hide a grain theft scheme involving two carloads and a Minneapolis sale netting about 2500 dollars. Dahl posted bail after waiving preliminary exam in Fergus Falls.
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Kenmare
Conrail
Kenmare É
Dahl
Hanson
Minneapolis
Mingt
Fergus Falls
Minn
Davia
Ball
Woman Burns Self in Home Fire With Bathrobe Aid
A Willinton woman, Mrs J J Blaly, suffered painful burns after a snes dish ignited and exploded. She acted quickly, ran to a room, wrapped herself in a heavy bathrobe, and extinguished the flames, then managed to put out the room fire. Her injuries are painful but not life threatening and she is expected to recover.
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J. J. Blaly
Willinton
Fatal accident and court verdict dominate local news
A North Dakota woman died after drinking a large amount of patent headache remedy. In a separate case, Tracy won 3000 dollars against Northern Pacific after a threshing engine collided with a train. Governor Burke seeks re election as petitions circulate. Jake Hartin dies after heavy piano falls on him.
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United States District Court
Bismarck
Tracy
Northern Pacific Railway
Burke
John Burke
North Dakota
Jlrpulafon
Heratofore Burke
Renewal suit seeks second jury trial in Hungall estate case
Russell and Simpson of Dickin B08 file petition for a second trial against Dalote claimant. Bouton counsel for Hungall estate joins. Attorney Wilizm Russell opposes the jury trial.
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Russell
Leslie s_Simpson
Dickin
Bia-Sicknant
Nelson Sheldon
Bouton
Dalote
Grand Forks Steamer Sets June Voyage Amid Unclear Plan
A Grand Forks steamer is planned to begin a voyage in early June, with an estimated duration of about four days. Details are incomplete, and the exact route and schedule are not fully confirmed in the available text.
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Grand Forks
Inauguration Planned for North Dakota University President
Preliminary arrangements for the inauguration of Frank L. Mover as president of the University of North Dakota have begun. A faculty committee led by Dean A. A. Bruce, Dean G. S. Thomas, Dean M. A. Brannon, Dean B. J. Babkosek, and Professor Wallace N. Stearns will handle details. dates are not yet set, likely late September.
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Frank L- Mo ‘Vey
University of North Dakota
Beng
Young
Board of Regents
A. A. Bruce
G.s.thomas
M. A. Brannon
BJ. Babcosk
Wallace N.stearns
James O'Reilly
Fargo
St Michael's Catholic Phuteh
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Grand Forke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jamestown
Will H. Huff
O. W. Ruth
Arthur
Johnson
Singer
Doran
Adam‘son
Adamson
McHenry County
Ayr
Surrey
Great Northern
Guthrie
Karlarahe
Sincoe
Granville
Balfour
Sincow
Drake
Butler Lamb
Towner
Congress
Tib.Casey
Grattart
M. A. Hildreth
Andrew Murshoff
Burleigh County
Costa
C. H. Bhelis
Edgeley
la Moura
Asbern L) Burdick
Munich
Business Men's Club of
Grafton
Red River
Roberteen Limber Company
Mors
Walhalla
Dresdén
Milton
Osgabrooh
Hankinson
Leonard
First State Bank of
Frank White
White
Thio
General Federation of
Womlen
Cincionat
Sanyat
Richland County
Great Band
Juma
Belgin ‘Wehpatana
Toba O. Valdes
AFI
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Albert ‘Alderson
Wife
Devon
Willis A. Joy
P. HB. McGurren
Grid. BicGurren
J. M. Thompson
Thompson
Mrs. Schutte
Penn
D. G. Duell
Garske
Bshelvin
Ddagatat
Hurdhs Ferry
Geo
Chaffee
Oscar Baarson
State University
Lipton
Osterlam
Michigan
Reid
Masheleim
J. B. Kirk
Elkhorn
W. Va
Jett
J. Oe
Big Farmer
Odessa Town
W. B. O'Conner
Glenwood
Mont
Olaf Anderson
Devile Lake
Gram Construction Co
Arnold Avenue
Seventh
Texas
Panama Canal
Texans
J. Dougherty
Starkweather
Devils Lake Mondas
C.H. Smith
Milwaukee
Mr. Smith
Jamey D. Collinson
Carl Mann
Earl Martin
A. P. Biondo
Howard Fy Flynn
Leo Nimmo
Milford H. Graham
Holmes
Frank Palmer
Minsestan M.wineman
Florente Robertacn
Gertrude Riordan
Tio
THE
Porter Emerson
Browne
Booth Tarkington
Harry Leon Wilon
Sonrettt
Witacladen
Devils Lake Auto CO
REGAL
Bulding
Comer
Fifth Street Aid
Flint Avi
Grand Opers Hous
LEEDS
Oles “Attar
George Sharatt
Ashley
Plano
Jake Hartin
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