War clouds over China and McKinley praised in praise of leadership
The article contrasts a looming Sino European American war sparked by the Taku forts and Boxer unrest with praise for President McKinley. It notes American and European warships moving to protect subjects, China’s future openness, and the president’s steady, dignified leadership during turbulent times. It then shifts to a North Dakota political scene, naming Major White and Geo. B. Winship as leading contenders for the state ticket, with Winship gaining steady support and broad Republican backing.
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China
United States
Taku
Europe
America
William McKinley
McKinley
Bryan
Major White
Valley City
Geo. B. Winship
Grand Forks
Winship
Herald
Tno
Knox Advocate Attacks Bloomers Over Fake Baseball Scheme
The Knox Advocate criticizes the Bloomers for diverting funds from North kota farmers and laments a fake grade of baseball. It notes Deedita’s remarks on Americans liking to obtain a GED and mocks past Humbugging. The paper urges Deloraine papers to publish a railroad timetable and directs readers to refer to Manitoba timing.
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Knox
Kota
Deedita
Tota
Dakota Old Settlers Race Aims for Governor Winship
A foot race at the Dakota Old Settlers Association event features Hon. Geo. B. Winship tied for second as observers note he is training for the governor election. The report highlights Winship’s athletic effort within the political context.
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Dakota Old Settlers’ Association
Geo. B. Winship
Geo. B
War in South Africa Crowds Republican Convention News
This week the war in South Africa has been crowded out by extensive Republican National Convention coverage, leaving war reports limited though favorable prospects for progress persist alongside the crowded political news.
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Dourr
South Africa
Admiral Deny Retires from Political Field
The news states Admiral Deny has retired from public life and expects people to feel joy at the development. It highlights 23.8 naval boro as a notable figure and mentions a presidency candidate amid frost and regional terms.
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Deny
Naval Boro
Frost
McKinley and Roosevelt Nominated by Republican Party
At Philadelphia the Republican national convention nominated William McKinley for President and Theodore Roosevelt for Vice President, both by unanimous vote. Hurrah for McKinley and Roosevelt, our next President and Vice President.
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Philadelphia
William McKinley
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Roosevelt
Scattered Census Tales and Retroactive Confessions
The item collects jumbled notes from Fargo Argus Jamestown Alert and Salt Lake Tribune about census oddities including two sisters aged 20 and 24 and a 32-year-old mother, asylum inmate statistics with foreign-born percentages, and a sensational confession from Rev Gibson about Theodore Durrant’s case, alongside praise for Dr Cargile’s cure claim with Electric Bitters.
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Fargo Argus
Rain Drought Weighs on Peabody Farmers
In Peabody farmers anxiously seek rain as revival meetings run at the McIntosh house led by Rev. D. Half penny. J.B. Hutchinson traveled to Manitoba last week. Jno Hedges builds a new granary and repaints the big building. B.J. Colthorp departed for Montana on Tuesday. Rev Maddock and family visit friends nearby. Jno Patterson and family move to a new homestead. Mrs Jno Myles recovers from illness. Jno Taylor and J. R. Hutchinson grade roads west of the hills.
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Peabody
McIntosh
D. Halfpenny
J.B. Hutchinson
Manitoba
Jno. Hedges
B.J. Colthorp
Montana
Maddock
Jno. Patterson
Jno. Myles
Beno
Jno. Taylor
J. R. Hutchinson
New Drayton Ordinance Grants Mayor No Salary
A new ordinance in Drayton states the mayor will receive no salary. The Deaf School at Devils Lake closed a successful year with 55 pupils. Three graduates earned diplomas, a first for the school. North Dakota University held its annual commencement at the Metropolitan theater in Grand Forks for a record class of 26 graduates.
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Drayton
Devils Lake
North Dakota University
Metropolitan Theater
Grand Forks
Turtle Mountains Community Notes and Visits
Fine rain fell Monday as Mr Hughes of Peabody preached here last Sunday. Miss Thirza Greiner guests of Miss Eva McLain over Sunday. Acheson from Moni river visited Saturday. Bottineau County Band enlivened the picnic with music. Robert Nicol of Peabody visited around the lake. Edna Moore and Thus Greiner of Bottineau spent Saturday at the lake. Oscar Sellstad will be absent in St Paul for a Great Northern railroad position. Cromar, after seeking land in the northwest, bought a farm here and returned to farming.
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Turtle Mountains
Hughes
Peabody
Thirza Greiner
Eva McLain
Acheson
Moniriver
Bottineau
Oscar Sellstad
St. Paul
Great Northern Railroad
Northwest
Mr. Cromar
Willow City News Roundup from Omemee to Park River
Willow City notes Omemee led Wil low 6 to 18 in a ball game. Rev Brown is ill. Mrs Rae and Mrs Fuller visited. Mrs Dickenson stayed in Bottineau with the Rev and Mrs Halfpenny. Lucy Gordon left for Park River. Annie Henry ill with measles. Measles and whooping cough in town. Charley Johnson at work on the Eagle. Mr and Mrs Lutche returned from St Thomas. Death of eight year old Johnny Hammond reported. Rev Brown referenced. Pembina Commander sentenced to penitentiary.
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Willow City
Omemee
Willow
Brown
Ben Rae
Mre. W
Fuller
Dickenson
Bottineau
Rey
H. Gorden
Lucy Gorden
Wm. Collins
Frank Collins
T. E. Fox
D. A. Orites
Fargo
Grand Lodge
Lucy Gordon
Fox
Park River
Annie Henry
Harry Gillmer
Charley Johnson
Chas
St. Thomas
Little Johnn
Ben Hammond
Qlinze
Ap . MacLeod
A Life and Death Fight regarding a miraculous escape
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near death escape from consumption after measles led to serious lung trouble and hemorrhages. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a full cure after doctors said he would die. Hundreds have used it on his advice and all say it cures throat chest and lung troubles. Trial bottles available at D H McArthur's Drug Store.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
D. H. McArthur
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