Fargo Fire Anniversary Parade Recounts 1893 Disaster
Fargo marks the twentieth anniversary of the 1893 blaze that swept the business district. Duluth boosters head a grand parade at 2 10 PM with floats from jobbers and builders, Shriners, and many civic groups, as residents recall a city rebuilt from ashes.
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Commercial Club
Civic Committee
Duluth
Grafton
Shriners of Fargo
Jobbers’ Union
Manufacturers’ Association
Fargo Builders & ‘Trad¢ra
Town Criera’ Club
The
Automobile Club
Implement Dealer
Automobile Dealers
Fargo Lodge
Bika
Lad
Knights of the Maccaboon
Improved Order of Redmen
Fargo
Moorhead
Ladians
Maccabees
Agricultural Parteen
Race ‘Dand
Cndets
Furko College
Fred Johnson
Dece
Co. B
Great Northern
Forum
United States
Newsie
Gem
Desperado Kills Two Deputies Near Brimley
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on June 7 Voueph Tovens, a lumber camp worker, shot and killed two deputy sheriffs who had arrested him after a stabbing at Brimley. James Sutton and Alfred Lehribner died. Tovens escaped as deputies pursued him amid a looming lynch threat. Police seek the suspect as vigilante threats rise in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Voueph Tovens
Brimley
Jas. Sutton
Alfred Lehribner
Tovens
Palmer Woman Had Bad Time In Minneapolis
Frances Palmer alias Gertie Warner, arrested in Grand Forks weeks ago, says she was mistreated by Devils Lake and Grand Forks police. She told Associated Charities of Minneapolis she was robbed at Devils Lake of about 150 dollars and beaten. Devils Lake police say she was drunk. she was removed from a train in Grand Forks and again later when intoxicated. Minneapolis charity is being notified.
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Grand Forks N. D
Frances Palmer
Gertie Warner
Grand Forks
Minneapolis
Associated Charities
Minneapolia
Devils Lake
Emecals
Pardons Granted After Board Meeting in Bismarck
After a two day pardon hearing at the penitentiary the board adjourned with eighty five applications reviewed. Only two full pardons were granted Sam Warbitsky of McLean county for embezzlement and George Zavainy of McLean county for incest who received a conditional pardon.
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Bismarck
N. D
Sam Warbitsky
McLean County
George Zavainy
Great Banker and Railway President Fight for Control of the Frisco
New York June 7 two longtime railroad figures James Apeyer and B F Yoakum loom large in the interstate commerce commission investigation of the Frisco receivership. Speyers aim to force Yoakum out as heavy foreign investors move in. Once allies they split with Yoakum seeking aid from St Louis bankers. Rumors tie Morgan’s influence to preventing a wider financial clash.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frisco
James Apeyer
B. F. Yoakum
Idea
Speyers
Yoakum
Speyer
Youou
St. Louie
J. P. Morgan
Spey
Morgan
Boxe
Graduation Highlights in Fargo Schools
The Fargo school district schedules a week of events: June 8 a baccalaureate sermon at First Methodist Church by Dr J M Walters at 8 pm, June 10 a class play The Rivals at Grand Theatre at 2 30 pm, June 12 an eighth grade commencement at Grand Theatre 10 am, June 13 closing exercises of all grades at Teland Park 1 30 pm directed by W P Maclean, June 13 high school class day 2 pm in Assembly Room, and high school commencement at Mason Temple 8 pm.
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First Methodist Church
J. M. Walters
Grand Theatre
Teland Park
W. P. Maclean
Masonleemple
Island Park
Methodist
Anthony Absolute
Macfadden
Chas. A
Dawson Faukland
Grenville Ls
Hanced Acres
Farrand
Lucius O'Trigger
Geo
Dixon
Malaprop
Helen “Stubbs
Lydia Languish
Blanch
Jewel Tulta
Maldvivre
Mary Driscoll
Black Face
Matt and
Jeff
Krabbie
Phostérians Sererres
Geo, Dixon
Mior
Enna Pearson
Masonic Temple
Graduates of the High School Prepare for Exercises
The article lists names of graduates including Florence Ames John Bathrick William Berner Madeline Blake Merrill Comstock Charles Dawson George Dixon Mary Driscoll and many others. It details the graduation program with sermons class play The Rivals on June 10 at the Grand theatre and graduation on June 13 at the Masonic temple plus the faculty and special performances.
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Florence Dorothea Ames
John Schrieber Bathrick
William F. Berner
Madeline Blake
Merrill Comstock
Charles
Lee Dawson
George Sherman Dixon
Elizabeth Driscoll
Erma Venetta Elliott
Floyd H. Emery
Harold Engerud
Sylvester
Harold Erickson
Jack Easton Farrand
Otto Theodore Forsberg
Florence Gearey
Gusta Goldstein
Alice Elizabeth Goodrich
Clara Tipcore Green
Minnie Hage
Donald Pletcher Ball
Theo Hamilton
Northern Pacific Offers 50 Dollar Silver Cup at Interstate Fair
The Northern Pacific Railway announces a 50 dollar silver cup prize for the best five shoats exhibited at the Interstate fair July 1 to 4. The cup, to be won three times for permanent possession, will be engraved with winners’ names. Secretary W L Van Horn of the fair association confirms publicity and preparation of the premium list. This boosts stock raising efforts in North Dakota and the northwest, alongside the North Dakota Better Farming Association contests for farm youth with multiple cash prizes.
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Northern Pacific Railway Co
A. M. Cleland
Northwest
W. L. van Horn
The
Fair Association
Northern Pacl Railway Co
van Horn
Cleland
N. P
North Dakota Better Farming Association
North Dakota
Eenger
Pres Wood Acquitted in Boston Jury Vanquishes Conspiracy Charge
Boston June 7 after a night of deliberation the jury acquitted President Wm M Wood of the American Woolen Co on a conspiracy to injure Lawrence textile strikers by planting dynamite A disagreement in Frederick J Atteaux case was respotted Dennis J Collins who testified for the state was found guilty on two counts and not guilty on four indictments The caveat described as sensational in the capital labor dispute loomed as the trial concluded with jurors ordered to a Wednesday inquiry and a renewed ballot for Rae he depose action pending further disposition of the case The court questioned juror Shuman regarding a published alleged influence attempt and Judge Crosby ordered the jurors to be present next Wednesday for the inquiry
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Boston
Mass
Pres
Wm. M. Wood
American Woolen Co
Lawrence
Frederick J. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Rae
Wood
Morris Shu
Shuman
Crosby
J Jurers
Two Killed in Mine Explosion Near Susquehanna
A telephone message to the Susquehanna Coal Co offices reported two men killed and fourteen injured in a mine explosion at the Scott wharf near Sharam, Philadelphia, with no miners entombed.
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Philadelphia
Susquehanna Coal Co
Scott Wharf
Sharam
Fitting Culmination of Masonic Homecoming Week
Imperial Potentate Irwin Fargo praises the Masonic homecoming in Fargo during a grand electric parade. Dignitaries, elaborate floats, and illuminated carriages drew thousands along Broadway from the Great Northern station to Front Street. The pageant showcased Shrine, York Rite, and Scottish Rite unity with vivid display and music. Continued on Page Ten.
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Irwin
Fargo
York Rite
North
Broadway
Ha Great Northern
Front Street
Southside Loop
Dlang
Siill
Oak Grove
Marshal Gage
Great Northern
Gage
Temple of
el Zagal
Nobly
J. Fr. Wright
Joop
Fargo Courthouse
Fourteenth Street
Fifth Avenue
Ninth Avenue
St John’s Hospital
Duluth
Vinis
Wilson Will Not Answer the Charges in Senate Testimony
Washington June 7 senators on the lobby investigating committee said Townsend’s charge that Wilson has lobbied for the tariff bill would not be acted on without specific names. Townsend testified last night alleging White House influence but refused to name individuals. The committee plans to proceed next week with further hearings and possibly more witnesses from saw interests and other groups.
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Washington
Townsend
Wilson Himnault
Ing
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Citizens National Bank
Jeel
Boldiera
Regan
Palse
Fango
Shrine Boys
Shriners
Irag
Lodge Boys
Saat Club
Ling
Union
Desperado
Palmer
Te Risco
F. Yoakum
James Speyer
Carmena
Wilson
Peterson
Alfred Matters
Claga
Charity Pinney
Tealte
Tratt
Donbeettl
Chan
A. Dawson
Northern Pacific
Pres. Wood
Imperial
Fargo Spirit
Baron Chinda
Japan
America
Bryan
Chinda
Pittsburgh
George W. Guthrie
Guthrie
Hig
Tokyo
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