Eludes Police for Seven Years Then Arrested in New York
George L. Jordan used the alias Mark Denny to dodge forgery charges since 1898, posing as an English army officer and real estate broker. After a quarrel with a client, he was revealed by a confidant, leading to his arrest and detention at the Tombs with bail set at 25000. He formerly arrived in New York to buy horses for Britain and forged a 20000 note. A hairless calf in Hartford, Wisconsin, is noted as a novelty.
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New York
Goff
Court of General Sessions
Ike
Gaborlan
George L. Jordan
Mark Denny
Jordan
Roundsman Beery
England
London
H. P. Fyfe
E. C. Benedict & Co
Benedict
West Eighty-eighth Street
District Attorney's Office
Roundsman
Beery
Squat Monarchs in a Tall World
A curious comparison ranks monarchs by stature with Italy's king described as short and squat beside Helena, a tall athletic figure. Portugal's king appears fatter and shorter than Rifqueas, highlighting unusual height contrasts among rulers.
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Italy
Helena
Portugal
Rifqueas
French Industrial Arts and Its Impact on French Industry
Consul Goldschmidt of Nantes surveys industrial art education in France, noting 200 provincial and municipal fine arts schools open to youth, nationwide inspector visits, practical trade applications, and state support. He argues artistic training boosts industry and contrasts French craft quality with foreign goods. A Sunday view shows working people’s broad interest in arts and sciences and their practical engagement.
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Consul Goldschmidt
Nantes
France
Administration of
Cathedral in Ice at Sea Dazzles Steamship Passengers
Passengers on the Scridinavian-American steamship Wellig Clay sighted an iceberg off Newfoundland described as a cathedral in ice. The sun lit domes and pinnacles as the vessel passed about a mile away in calm seas under a clear sky, with a 200 foot main body and a rooflike ice formation rising above. The glittering berg lingered until nightfall before fading as a small dot viewed through glasses.
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Wellig
Bank of Newfoundland
New York American
Romans as Show Goers at Ancient Theater Lecture
University Museum lecture by Prof. Wal ton B McDaniel explained Roman theater habits in Augustus to Nero era. Political leaders occupied best seats while women sat in the peanut gallery and married men had better seating than singles. Pompey the Great’s theater was shown with lantern slides.
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Augustus
Nero
Walton B. McDaniel
University Museum of Science and Art
Rome
Pompey the Great
Dick” Croker
Pompey
Saxony trains officials to aid future helm in trade
Consul Harris of Chemnitz reports a German program sending young assessors who have finished law studies to six months to a year in large Chemnitz Leipzig and Plauen industries. Manufacturers welcome the move as it ties to improved state service and trade and industry affairs. One trainee is already in an office learning trade routines with later focus on manufacturing and export methods.
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Harris
Chemnitz
Germany
Leipzig
Plauen
Sidewalk Materials in France Favor Cement Blocks
The article notes that large stone slabs for sidewalks are rare in France and asphalt is uncommon. Cement blocks, cheap and durable, are preferred for sidewalks and interiors, produced in various shapes and colors for interior work.
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France
Materia Ia
Senator Candidate Sets Platform In Bottineau County Race
A prospective Republican state senate contender declares his platform positions on primary election expansion, opposition to party machine leadership, repeal of the newspaper libel law, opposition to railroad passes, and pledges open voter consultation. He seeks Bottineau County support and says he will support constituents’ interests if elected.
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Senate
Congress
Weathope
McKenzie
Hansbrough
Noble
Capitol Commission
Tam
Bottineau County
Star Chamber
Delegates Named in Anti-McKenzie Convention Ticket
The undersigned Republican candidates for delegates to the state convention at Jamestown July 218th pledge to oppose the current state political group led by McKenzie and Hansbrough. They state principles first and favorite sons later and list their names and home towns across North Dakota.
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Jamestown
McKenzie
Hansbrough
W. A. Goldschmidt
Westhope
H. C. Dana
Bottineau
Republication Candidate Announcements for Bottineau County
Multiple announcements from North Dakota candidates. N L Nesting of Weathope seeks county treasurer. Joseph Soucy seeks sheriff representation. A M Grant seeks state representative. Each pledges fair duties, party support, and reform stances including primary law revision and forestry schooling while opposing machine politics.
Sheriff Candidate Announced in Bottineau County
To the voters of Bottineau County the candidate announces self for sheriff. He asks to have his name placed on the Republican ticket subject to the will of the party.
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Bottineau County
Excursion to Calgary June 6 and election June 19
Notice for Everybody's Excursion to Calgary and Canadian Northwest leaving St. Paul June 6 with stops at Kenmare and June 7. Also mentions primary election on June 19. Includes stray horse notices from Souris region, and sales offers for Bottineau houses and a 640 acre Canadian land parcel at $12 per acre. Contact A L Colthorp, W F Schuskey, or A Berthienme for details.
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Calgary
Canadian Northwest
St. Paul
Kenmare
Westhope, N. D
Barber Wins On A Sneeze In Nose Injury Trial
In Philadelphia common pleas court a jury ruled for F Roma & Sons denying Leo W Adler a New York diamond salesman $5,000 in damages after Adler claimed a barber caused a nose wound during a shave by cutting through his nostril while the barber watched ceiling frescoes. The barber argued Adler sneezed and struck the razor. The jury agreed with the barber.
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Philadelphia
F. Roma & Sons
Continental
Leo W. Adler
New York
Common Pleas Court
Wilson
Adler
Roma
Asa
The Way of Life in a Wise Man’s Age and Love
A reflective line notes that by the time a man grows old enough to marry he no longer feels young, hinting at a shift in perspective on youth and life choices.
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Anoneh
Notice of Cancellation of Deed Contract
Notice of cancellation for default on a deed contract dated May 29 1906 between Frank and William Collina as first parties and Charles Bartling as second party. Describes parcels Northwest quarter of Section 23 and Northern quarter of Section 22 in Bottineau County North Dakota, price 6400 with installments through 2010 at 7 percent interest. States contract voided due to Bartling failure to pay installments and interest. notice recorded May 1908 in Bottineau North Dakota.
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Anaries
Frank Collina
William Collina
Charles Bartling
Townsne Hundred
Ranke
Bottinéau
North Dakota
Stabeck Land & Credit Co
Real Extato
Salantea
Bottinesu
Dale-Stabeok Land & Credit
L. Newhy
aTare
North Hdakorat
Charles
Baere
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Gotham
Hartford
Wis
David Oppo
Newfoundland
Saxony
N. Nesting
Weathope, N. D
Joseph Soucy
School of Forestry
N. D
A. M. Grant
A. L. Colthorp
Souris
A. Berthianme
W. F. Schuskey
Kramer
Barber
Saskatchewan Valley
Alberta
R. W. Anderson Westhope, N. Dak
York
Optica
Northwest
H. H. Hovda
Optician and Jeweler
Collins Bros
Willow City
California
San Francisco
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Pocatello
Portland
Bottinesa
F. C. Lang
T. W. Teasdale
Tanacalerage Aten
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