Bryan Favored to Head Democratic Ticket in 1904
Washington dispatch reports strong cross party support for William Jennings Bryan as the likely Democratic standard bearer for next year. Roosevelt’s renomination appears the only Republican alternative if Bryan wins the nomination and the party rally continues. The piece notes Bryan’s week of speeches and reception by both parties, and discusses third term advocates and a National Rivers and Harbors Congress meeting shaping policy over projects.
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William Jennings Bryan
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan
International Y. M. C. A
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
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White House
Mr. Roosevelt
National Rivers & Harbors Congress
Middle West
New England
South Atlantic Coast
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
J. F. Ellison
Cincinnati
Withim
Legal ruling on troops used at St Louis balloon event
A Judge Advocate General opinion, approved by Acting Secretary Oliver, holds that federal troops from Jefferson Barracks were not legally warranted for the St Louis balloon competition. It notes no emergency existed and the State authority requested no outside aid, while the St Louis Business Men's League and troop detail were aided by Lt. Col. Evans, ignoring constitutional limits on such loans.
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Woman Not Missing in Fargo Report Contradicted
A Minot tale reported by The Forum claimed Miss Dye, a Great Northern railway operator, was missing after being located in Niles. The York operator denied the disappearance, saying the Niles incident involved a death by her own action. State's Attorney Thomas has investigated with no arrests.
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Minot
Miss Dye
Great Northern Railway
York
Niles
Clarke
W. H. Thomas
Wheat Market Closes Strong Amid Better Conditions
Chicago reports a fairly strong grain market with better financial news and stable commercial conditions. Minneapolis Wheat futures show gains for May and Dec while Chicago Corn and Park futures edge higher. flax and oats mix with varied arrivals and prices across the region.
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Bran Based Winter Apple Preservation Method
The article explains preserving hard apples by selecting sound fruit, drying them, and packing in barrels with bran between layers. Barrels are wrapped in linen and stored in a dry cool place to avoid freezing. A second method uses bran or chaff on a dry floor, layering apples and covering with chaff and straw two to three feet deep.
Insurgents in Minot Denounce State Superintendent
insurgents in Minot rally against state superintendent stock well and confer with local parties to urge policy changes. Local leaders coordinate with regional groups to push marked reforms and influence upcoming elections.
Strom Also Here President of Scandinavian Republican League
The Scandinavian Republican League’s president visits Birmingham for a stop in the city known as Magic City. Local officials and party members welcomed the visiting leader as part of a broader Midwest and Southern outreach. The event highlighted party platforms and regional issues facing voters this year.
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Scandinavian Republican League
Magic City
Insurgent leaders in city for North Dakota politics
Prominent insurgents from the Grand Forks convention are in Minot on November 30. They discuss the political mood in Ward County and react to the convention’s slate of endorsed candidates under a new primary law. Some call the convention a mistake, others see strategic value in gauging voter reaction and planning future moves.
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Pembina
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North Dakota Republicans Back Candidates in Insurgent Rally
Delegates from Barnes to Ward counties gathered to nominate and endorse nominees for congress and state offices. Key names include Geo M. Young for congress, H. T. Helgerson for Congress, W. L. Stockwell for superintendent, and Treadwell Twichell for governor, with Bendeke urged for lieutenant governor and support for lieutenant governor candidates in the slate.
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J. M. Devine
Ward County
Thomas Fr. Marshall
Paulson
Barnes County
Geo M. Young
Congress
Young
North Dakota
H. T. Helgerson
Republican Party
Why Fiddle Strings Snap In Weather
The piece explains that air moisture causes fiddle strings to swell and thicken, raising tension until the string snaps, as noted in The October Delineator.
Trust To Be Probed In North Dakota Action
Attorney General McCne announces papers filed against International Harvester Co of America in Carrington North Dakota to examine methods and potential illegitimate practices. Plan of action has been formulated and information released to the public as the investigation proceeds.
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International Harvester
North Dakota
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McCne
International Harvister Co
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Mette
Illicit Naturalization Case In Minot Explored
In Minot North Dakota a naturalization case drew attention to evidence requirements. A witness refused to assess the applicant's moral character, while the man admitted living with a woman other than his wife, leading Special Agent Sweet to deem the admission sufficient to deny naturalization.
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Minot
North Dakota
United States
Towner
Sweet
United States Department
Switchman Saves Boy at Crossing in Narrow Rescue
Fargo reports switchman Hledsoe of the Great Northern saved a ten year old boy from being struck by a passenger train at the Tenth street crossing. The boy stood on the wrong track as another train approached. Hledsoe leapt from his engine and dragged the child to safety. The ordeal, described as a close shave, earned praise for the switchman’s presence of mind and courage.
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Institute at Larimore Parters Institute Dec 19 20
Larimores announce annual Par ters Institute set for December 19 and 20 with sessions morning afternoon and evening on both days. Promoters aim for the best institute in the state and President Worst plans to attend if his European trip ends. Emphasis on farming interest encourages statewide attendance.
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