International and American brief news mix in Sept. items
Reports from Constantinople, Seattle, Sioux Falls, New York, Omaha, San Francisco, St Paul, Minneapolis, Bismarck, Grand Island, Naples, Seattle, Sofia, Columbus, Kansas City, Waterloo, Rome, and Park Rapids recount arrests, revolts, coal finds, a brazen burglary, a libel suit, fair opening figures, a mayoral case, volcanic eruptions, diary revelations, ship arrivals, and an Indian outbreak hoax with multiple regional updates and notable names.
Man Arrested Seeking President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay
Henry Welber mer, son of a local farmer, was arrested by secret service officers after driving to Sagemore in a buggy and refusing orders to leave. A loaded revolver was found. he claimed the President would see him and that he would marry the President's daughter Alice. Authorities deem him insane, with a prior nervous break that left him temporarily mentally helpless. Edmore has a local telephone exchange.
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Henry Welbermer
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Roosevelt
Sagemore
Alice
Dewey Urges Bigger Navy After Coast Maneuvers
Admiral Dewey writes for the Navy League Journal asserting the United States lacks sufficient fighting strength to face first class naval powers. He cites New England coast maneuvers as evidence that enemy forces could capture the U S coast in war and argues the navy must be expanded. He also says press reports misstate the fleet’s condition and power.
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New York
Dewey
Navy League Journal
New England
United States
England
France
Woman slain over elopement refusal in New York
In New York on September 3, Mrs. Fannie Pullen was shot and killed by Henry F. Edson after refusing his request to elope. The shooting happened at the Edson home in the presence of Edson's wife, then Edson killed himself. Mrs. Pullen was married with several children.
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Seattle
Wash
Ang
Copper River Valley
Edith White
Mankato
Minn
Alaska
Sofia
Adrainople
Turkey
Bulgaria
New York
Fannie Pullen
Henry F. Edson
Edson
Pollen
Strike talks in Minneapolis aim to end bricklayers lockout
Minneapolis September 8 reports that several city contractors met with strike leaders yesterday to settle the stoppage delaying city work. Indications suggest a settlement by week’s end.
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Minneapolis
Yeaters Reported Killed. Note Hints Family Wealth Missing
A note found in a rural mail sack near Warrenton Massachusetts indicates W. H. Yeater and his wife were killed and asks the carrier to notify authorities. Their admitted son is missing and a sizable cash sum reportedly vanished from the home, with the note written in his hand.
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Warrenton
W. H. Yeater
Hold Wheat Hold Wheat Talk Draws Wheat Movement
Farmers may hold wheat for higher prices while grain centers see talk of delaying movement. East coast mills face a wheat famine risk. Reasons cited include lumber costs, storage constraints, and high current prices attracting swift movement.
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East
Wheat Gains Rally as Rain Lifts September Prices
The Minneapolis market reports a strong rise in September wheat prices after recent rains. September wheat closed at 85 cents, below the day’s high and down from the prior close of 82 3/4.
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Minneapolis
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Edson Dramatic Company Opens Three Nights At Devils Lake
The Edson Dramatic company returns with He Forgave Her at the Devils Lake opera house beginning Thursday Sept 3. Three nights of drama and a Saturday matinee promise strong stage work with new specialties each evening. Reserved seats are available at Hodgkinson’s drug store for 50 cents.
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Edson Dramatic Company
Devils Lake Opera House
Hodgkinson's Drug Store
Notice to Hunters on Premises in Minnewankan Township
The undersigned forbid hunting and shooting on our premises in Minnewankan township. Trespassers will be vigorously prosecuted. Names listed include O P A Borstad P Anderson A Wm Sharf S L Miller Ole Wold Tver Peterson Paul Rostock T Thompson Even Evenson Carl Kjelleson Louis A Johnson H Gunner son Jens C W Anderson Nils Halen L P Johnson Marit S Ovelsgard Louis Stormon R A Miller. 28-25
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Minnewankan
O. P. A. Borstad
P. Anderson
A. Wm. Sharf
S. L. Miller
Ole Wold
Tver Peterson
Paul Rostock
T. P. Thompson
Even Evenson
Carl Kjelleson
Louis A. Johnson
H. Gunnerson
Jens C. W. Anderson
Nils Halaren
L. P. Johnson
Marit S. Ovelsgard
Louis Stormon
R. A. Miller
Big Show for the People at Devils Lake Opera House
The play Uncle Tom's Cabin will be staged Saturday afternoon at 3:30 PM on September 5 1903 at the Devils Lake opera house. It will be the company’s sole matinee, previously performed in Butte Helena and Great Falls Montana, with Eva and Uncle Tom among the key figures.
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Devils Lake Opera House
Butte
Helena
Great Falls
Mont
Eva
Uncle Tom
Topsy Show Promises Singing Dancing and Specialties
A local program titled Topsy will feature extensive singing and dancing with a variety of specialty acts. Performers from nearby groups will showcase numbers across the evening, offering an entertaining program for attendees.
Grand Forks routs Winnipeg 15 to 0 in baseball slugfest
Corbett bragged he would win easy and was roughed up as Grand Forks pounded 16 hits, six for extra bases, scoring five earned runs. Perry Sessions held Winnipeg to five hits in five innings, dominating the Northern league clash and boosting the pennant winners.
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Winnipeg
Corbett
Cox
Perry Sessions
Winnipegers
Sessions
Crookston
HMOESEEKERS Excursion at One Fare Plus Two on Sale
Great Western offers excursion travel via rail to multiple directions at one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Trains feature free reclining chair cars and dining and cafe cars where passengers pay only for what they order. Details at any Great Western agent or J Elner G P Chicago Ill.
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Chicago
Low One Way Colonist Rates Note
On sale via Chicago Great Western Railway first and third Tuesdays in each south to Sep. 15, year to points west and southwest. For further information apply to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Poits
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
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