Fight to recover children tested in Grand Forks court
Mrs Eliza Carlson of Nelson county contests the North Dakota Children's Home Society over custody. Judge L H Hassell overrules the demurrer, the society answers, and the hearing is set for March 1898. Children live with hosts in Hurdsfield Moncken and Perth. Mabel, 15, attends normal school, Albert and Francis placed with others. debate centers on whether mothers may regain custody after adjudication.
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Children's Home Society
L. H. Hassell
Grand Forks
North Dakota Children’s Home Society
Eliza Carlson
Nelson County
B. H. Wright
Fargo
Denilitror
Wright
Home Society
McTher
Mabel
H. Hura
Hurdsfield
Wells County
Albert
Mr An Mra
Charles Qole
Moncken
Burleigh County
Francis
William M. Davis
Perth
Towner Couty
FF. D. Hall
Mias A. B. Thompson
Spector
Lakota
Uro
Carlson
Hassell
District Court
Supreme Court
Nome
What to Do for a Burn incomplete printer text
Dialogue reveals a printer left out part of a final word in the title What to Do for a Burn, affecting the bishop and Mrs. svar exchange. The misprint appears in the printed paper, sparking discussion about editorial accuracy and tone.
Lovers and Strangers Briefly Told in Love Tale
A fragmentary romance note hints at strangers becoming lovers. The romantic narrator reflects on closeness and distance as a practical friend probes for certainty about marriage and union. The tone suggests a witty, economical card of affection.
Wayside Philosophy and the Spinster Question
A fragmentary reflection on social norms and freedom, musing that the world should serve all not just a few. The text questions spending as a broader duty and hints at bachelor and spinster roles, ending with a rhetorical prompt about someone tired of spinster life.
Bread Cast On Waters Returns Inheritance Tax Case
A case arising from a 1892 Hagaman will and a 1903 inheritance tax law is before the Iowa attorney general. Hagaman left property to Bly Guage’s children. the wife’s death preceded the 2 percent tax, but the AG holds tax applies and will argue before Cass County probate on February 3.
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Casa County
Benjamin Hagaman
Chicago
Far- 80
Hagaman
Bly Guage
Lyons
Iowa
Cool County
Cass County
Gaga
Probate Court
Caas County
Attorney General
Probate
Ans
The Only Way. There’s the great Russian composer
A London bystander quips about a famed Russian composer, joking on pronouncing a long name while referencing a playful misunderstanding of pronunciation and a siphon gag.
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Syphon
London
A Cruel Girl and Mixed Performance Fragments
Snippets from a lively page include dialogue about a pretended reward and a hotel dinner recount, plus a quip about a family distraction as Walter toppled stairs with dishes. A Weather and theater note hint at changing seasons and vaudeville style.
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Paw
Walter
Aronson Wins Queer Contest For Adams Homestead Award
Alfred Aronson won a land claim contest over an Adams homestead he had lived on for years. He bought the land from Carl Anderson heirs, placed improvements totaling about 8000 dollars, and faced possible loss when final proof by a claimant failed naturalization. The government ruled for Aronson. he must reside five years to complete proof unless he opts to commute via congressional action.
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Adams
Alfred Aronson
Aronson
Carl Anderson
General Land Office
Washington
Congress
J. B. Wineman
Hep
Scscta
Insurance actions and arson plots unfold in ND and IA
Insurance Commissioner cites The Homesteader of Des Moines to show cause why its fraternal lodge permit in North Dakota should not be canceled. Hearings date not fixed. Attorney George A. Banga alleges rates are fraudulent. In Devila Lake three men plead not guilty to arson plotting after arrest based on informant tips about plans to burn the LXL store.
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Agriqiare
Lower Gilbreath
North Dakota
Yinie Colon
Tunis
He Watlan
Branter
Noth Dakota
Aeres
Enterprise
Stila
E. 0. Cooper
State Department
Des Moines
Iowa
George A. Banga
The
Poriety
Grand Forks
C. Dahl
A. E. Thompson
John Rudsell
Divorce Granted After Silent Spouse Causes Strain
In Grand Forks district court Louris P. Tangen was granted a divorce from Augusta Tangen. The filing cited an ungovernable temper and periods of silence lasting a month. Ole Grenna and Nels H. Nelson of Northwood were named as having aided in the breakup of the home.
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Grand Forks
Louris P. Tangen
Augusta Tangen
Ole Grenna
Nels H. Nelson
Northwood
North Dakota News Capsule Rumors and Reports From Across the State
A jumble of local notes describes overcrowded schools in Devils Lake and Minot’s enrollment topping 1000, new rural mail routes in Stutsman County, and plans for gas aviation in Grand Forks. Reports mention a burning elevator at Kenaston, a Mandan curfew, and a big June shooting tournament, with Trappers prospering statewide and political race chatter across counties.
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Momit
Bismarck
Eee Mandan
Sweden Faces Financial Upheaval and Royal Changes
A wide sweep of news from Stockholm notes King Gustaf’s era moves including discarding the pomp of the rikstag opening, a new chief for the ethnology department, and a growing demand to ease flour duties amid crop failures. Reports detail firm failures and large legacies by Svend Foyn, plus a warned look at Mrs Oscar’s grateful message and ongoing public works across the city.
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Oscar
Sweden
Gustaf
Rikstag
Fargo man Clay Rhoades found guilty of first degree rape
A jury in the district court at Fargo convicts Clayton Rhoades of rape in the first degree for a crime committed about a month earlier. Rhoades, an operator at Western Union, was alleged to have used a revolver to assist the assault. The verdict came after several hours of deliberation.
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Fargo
Clayton Rhoades
The
Western Union
Rhoades
Accompiiah
Boy’s Question Sparks Curious Talk Of A New Baby
In a Yonkers Statesman item, a father and son exchange simple questions about a new baby. The child’s earnest remarks reveal a playful, puzzled view of family and origin, reflecting small town chatter and the era’s voice.
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Cura
Yonkera 1 Statesman
Not clear policy meaning in fragmented quip sources
Fragmentary lines discuss policies and Congress with uncertain quotes and garbled wording. The readable parts mention people tending a man to Congress and phrases about set and gab. No definite event or people identified.
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Congress
His Unfortunate Business
A brief fable style note where a fox asks why a wolf looks gaunt and the wolf explains his line of work keeps him from approaching doors until the last morsel is gone, presenting a grim punchline about famine and restraint.
Weathered greeting at Southwestern Presbyterian
A fragment shows a humorous exchange about weather and life with a quip about the undertaker. The line implies a light conversation within Southwestern Presbyterian context, hinting at health or fortune but remains fragmentary and non-specific.
Weather and sailors debate deck dangers and weather
Nervous passenger questions the storm while a deck hand jokes that weather improves with females on deck. The banter highlights maritime tensions and rough conditions aboard.
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Deck
Contrasting. McGrath wealth fuels Capitol job claim
A fragment from a newspaper item questions what McGrath earned wealth from the capitol role and notes a tainted air around the building drama, reflecting public scrutiny of influence and ethics.
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McGrath
On the Old Porch a breezy chat between Eva Edna
On the Old Porch Eva and Edna discuss a awkward moment about a kiss with Dick, Jack, and Duke. Edna recalls Jack being the other way and Duke showing more interest than Dick. The dialogue hints at embarrassment and social teasing.
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Eva
Edna
Jack
Carnegie Will Doubtless Fool In Possible To Dis Poor
Fragmentary phrase shows mockery of Carnegie and his wife with a critique of wealth and social pretensions. Reading hints at a satirical or editorial tone from a historical newspaper page.
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Carnegie
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Union
Gilbreath
Abendayee
Nature
North Dakota Line
Olher
North
Pakute
Ruston Furiers
Eidlex
Supreme Court of North Dakota
Minneapoiis & Northern Elevator Company
Minneapolis & Northern Elevator Company
Dulwil
Minn
Anoka
Duluth
Welchmsaster
Conetitu
District Court of
Charles A. Pollock
F. McCue
R. N. Stevens
W. H. Barnett
Cutlam
State
Minneapolis & North, Te Elevator Co
Minnesota
Pollocy
Shelly
Yan
Mae ‘Hagt
Fivaudeville
Risk Company
Nott Dakota
Ubbins
Underwood
Stutsman County
Devils Lake
Gulf
Gophers
Goodrich
Minot
Wes
Jnear Bismarck
Ray Hartington
jWaa
Anamoose
Company C of Grifion
Kove
Mercer
Mclean County
Cranp
American Society of Equity
Kenaston
W. 8. Young
William Wentzel
Glenullln
Kindred
Red River Valley Business Men's Association
McKenzie County
Shafer
Krueger Brothers
New Rockford
Churches Ferry
Valley City
Hae
Hubert Rothgren
Towner
Jeatiean
Wilton
Milton
Es Farmera
Otbreath
Stewart
American Briquette Company
Williston
Aibel
Tri-State
Agriculturiata
Fred N. Tracey
Cos
Sullivan & Considine
Norway
Denmark
Victoria
Ween M. Valli
Onelnecer
Ronninge
Lee
Society For the Defense of the
Stockholm
A. J. Selle
Stelig
Wachtme
C. ©. Hartman
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Ethnology
Royal Museum
Hartman
Nordenskjold
Lapland
Robert Dickson
Skuane
Mr. Dickson
Svend Foyn
Svend Foy and Wife
Isle of Peace
Porsgrund
Bergen
William
Germany
Schlesien
Society of Norway's Welfare
Jong
Torger ‘Olsen
Stefanus Jensen Skobeeg
Skedama
Madama ‘Maja Gloersen
Magnald Rasmussen
Copenhagen
Royal
Dr. Fritche
Nansen
Eae
Bjorn Evje
Baste
Church
Rigsdag
Fraenkel
Horsens
Buenos Ayres
South America
Denitzer
Rigadag
Nn Vico
Rigedag
Reault
Iceland
Methodist Church of Denmark Ia
Element Weather
Southwestern Presbyterian
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