Murder Victims Buried After Frightful North Dakota Killing
Three half Crees suspected in a brutal double murder and a young girl in the Turtle Mountains area are linked to arson that destroyed the house. The victims, Frank Seldell and his wife, were found dead from blunt force injuries amid a house fire. a daughter survived badly burned. Authorities say the motive involved money, and suspects were arrested as the blaze spread.
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Frank Seldell
Somberoo
Seldel
Luteeelt
North Dakota
Minot
Tagus
Ryder
Jens Ruishut
Theoore Jackson
Ruishum
Jackson
Wife
Foolish With Snake Bite Claims Metora Homesteader Death
A Billings County homesteader J. Tatler died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while plowing near Metora. He wrapped the wound, neighbors administered whisky, and a Beach doctor arrived too late. Tatler’s death occurred May 1 as his family mourns.
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Biings County
Billings
J. 1
Tatler
Metora
Darley
Perley
Farmers Hear Experts At Successful Dickinson Institute
A Farmers Institute in Dickinson attracted about two hundred farmers with talks by T A Hover, Prof Shaw, Prof Lind, Prof Cooley, Prof Sheppet, and William Porter. The event showcased agricultural progress and planned another session for October, while visitors were offered free admission to a local theater. A separate incident reported a man injured after a train accident near Mandan, his leg amputated, and funeral arrangements unclear.
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Farmers’ Institute
Dickinson
State College
Colle
Eit
T. A. Hover
Shaw
St. Paul
Lindpergtendent
Montana
Cooley
Ve Department
Sheppet
He Agricultural School
Nketa
William Porter
Fatal Farm Accident Near Ane I A
Widespread farm tragedy reports a young man named ree Brown killed while working for Albert Wells southwest of Ane iA. A belt on a slow engine may have entangled him, causing fatal injuries. Another worker witnessed the incident. No inquest required, body embalmed for shipment to Kiné Ont.
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Ree Brown
Albert Wells
Ane Ia
Hadeen
Mn Wells
Benner
Cormier
Grines
Kine Ont
Henry Kort
Parttier
Etzhbor
Minot Police Nix Eight Suspects in White Bros Burglary
Minot police arrested eight suspects in connection with the burglary at White Bros ice cream factory but released them for lack of evidence. No traces of the burglars have been found as officers continue to search and have moved about eighteen rough looking men out of town.
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Minot
White Bros
Had Very Narrow Escape at McKenzie Station
A. A. Dowty N P station agent at McKenzie suffered a serious head injury in a mail pickup accident. He faintly hung the mail sack on the hook as the train neared. a hook struck him beside the right eye, knocking in and fracturing his skull. nose broken and eye loss feared, but recovery hoped.
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A. A. Dowty
N. P
McKenzie
Dowty
Homesteader Wunam Laird Found Dead Near Dickinson
The decomposed body of English homesteader Wunam Laird, about sixty, was found in a Dickinson area cabin, dead for several weeks. He had lived as a homesteader for three years with no known relatives or origin, and neighbors note odd behavior at times.
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Dickinson
Wunam Laird
Laird
Roosevelt Proclaims U S Adheres to 1904 Paris Slave Traffic Pact
President Roosevelt issues proclamation declaring American adhesion to the Paris convention of May 1904 for suppressing the white slave traffic. Thirteen nations are signatories and three have declared their adhesion.
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Roosevelt
PresidentSigns Land Deal For Island Church Lands
The president approves an agreement between Secretary Taft and Mer Ayers, apostolic delegate to Cubs, for the purchase of church lands on the island at a price of 36 000. The action formalizes transfer of property to the church group.
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Taft
Mer Ayers
Cubs
Island
Marshall and Johnson Lead in North Dakota Balloting
Early returns show insurgents leading in the senatorial race with Thomas Marshall and M N Johnson far ahead of C B Little and Hawbrough. Stalwarts front governor candidate C A Johnson and lieutenant governor R S Lewis, while Burleigh P F Spaulding leads for supreme court judge. Progressives claim Bickford for state treasurer and Hachanan for secretary of state, with jurists and auditors still unsettled.
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Republican
North Dakota
Thomas Marshall
M. N. Johnson
Congress
Burleigh PF. Spaulding
Supreme Court
Edward H. Wright
F. McCun
R. Miller
Nels Larson
Miller
Hts
Bismarck
McCue
Domington
G. J. Bickford Tor
Tate
Dugald J. McKenzie
Bickford
Sargent
McKenzie
James A. Hachanan
Ktate
Alfred Blaisdell
Stalwart
Car O. Jorgenson
D. K. Bright
Progressives
Allroad
Stutsman
Anderson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Western stronghold dulls Wright supporters in state race
Fragmented returns show Spaulding leading in central areas with Wright and Wayts stalwart candidates hoping for gains in eastern districts. Progressive and liberal ticket losses loom as counts from eastern counties favor Smith allies. western counties still to report. Jamestown city observer notes an appointed city entry.
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Wright
Starkwell
Fay
Smith
Corman
Poul
Mls Roar
Progress Lvoe
BC. Cooper
Walter Ss
Taster
WC Gilbraith
Agriculture Aid Labor
Ro W. May Progressive
Cole Reemer
Yeulesan
Anl
Mier
Marshelfret
Jobpeoh Verond
Mate Wough
Paulo Stuiwar
Solwa
Johnenn
Harentiel
Gabe
Marshall Nas
Johneem
Hanna
A J Gronna
Lewis
H Bendeke
The Annoyed Litterateur Autograph Fracas
The author Trache mocks autograph requests while Dryden laments none have come for years. A sharp exchange follows as Mr Hardcash praises Briefless for a previous win, with Briefless questioning representation.
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Trache
Unclear Dakota Rubbins crop reports and local events
A fragment filled with scattered notes on crop reports, baseball, water works, postmaster, church subscriptions, and local incidents across North Dakota towns. Mentions Minot, Valley City, Williston, Dickinson, and Leeds with references to farmers, schools, and a severe mechanical accident near Leeds.
Bandits Raid Mexican Townsville Sparks Widespread Terror
The report describes a bold bandit raid on a Mexican town with fires set, telegraphs cut, and inhabitants terrorized. Fifty raiders attacked at dawn, looting stores and destroying property while military forces and casualties are noted amid a climate of unrest.
Cements Friendship on Death of Cleveland Reaction
Fragmentary text reports diplomacy between Spanish American republics and Cleveland in a line of funeral and grief notes. Names and places are garbled, but the piece hints at inter republic ties and a formal response to a leader’s death. The wording remains unclear in many segments.
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Cleveland
le Spa
Medran
Wreck Near Baroda Leaves Many Dead and Injured
A rail disaster near Baroda, India, results in numerous fatalities and hundreds of injuries. Reports mention a Romoney Line collision with several trains derailed, causing extensive damage and chaos at the scene. Authorities investigate the crash amid conflicting eyewitness accounts.
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India
Baroda
Romoney
Bereda
Tour Mall
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Sweet Hardware
Wm. Moran
Mandan
Iran
Twiles
Leon
Hos
Caugh Feed Mill
Marshall and Johnson
Jamestown
HON. C. A
Johnson Minot
N, D
Dryden
Worth Dakota
Tee Devlix Lake
Langdon
Weaiant Hall
Dickingon
Ystence
Chaos Scott
Geares Hills
Ardaely Eee
Hexelyan
Ork Lake
Eee
Hallen
Diinson
K Boxe Ane Making & Pood Phywing
Rife Prunlinn
J Tee
Mooninn Ehlors
Cowperstown
Dipeetan
Joermaetory
Hove
Eae
Hie Bam Hert
Elven the Milly Company
Fur
Alarmuny Budding
Tuly OG
Shan
Williston
Carmel
Lota Adulph
Andersun
Valieg Cie Ouritiques Gaider
Thar
Bure
Jilly
eDenld
Hannah
Priol
Arnald
Tlock Lake
Strana
Aplek
Sam
Fannie Brokaw
Wililacun
Leeds
W. J. Dunlap
Los Vacus
Mexico
Viesca
Aya Og Bani
Ommors
Tim Labbe
Nueva Leon
Owen
Troom
Burge
Guren
Amelie
Liphien
Amete
Klueerty
Hue
Cvieemin
Jens
Jered Eeberdae
Trieber
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