Desperado Killed In Ambrose Shootout
In Ambrose North Dakota on May 29 a rogue known as Dutch rode through town firing on buildings and people. Editor Lippardt of the Ambrose Newsman was shot in the hand while Attorney Todd was targeted. Citizens armed themselves and pursued the assailant, about fifty shots fired. Dutch fell from his horse dead from a head wound.
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Ambrose
N. D
Lippardt
Ambrose Newsman
Desperado
Todd
Disappearance of F B Wells of Cogswell Disclosed
Cogswell North Dakota May 29 A sensational missing person case involves F B Wells local agent for Adams Freese a Lisbon real estate firm. Investigators say shortages in Wells accounts range from 30000 to 40000 with new figures daily. Wells reportedly vanished three to four weeks ago after handling mortgages and payments misreported as new mortgages with extensions. His wife and two children remain in Cogswell, destitute reports say as authorities seek his location.
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Cogswell
N. D
B. Wells
Sargent County
Adams & Freese
Lisbon
Wells
Bcame
Strong Bryan sentiment shown in southern states
New York, May 29. Support for William J. Bryan within the Democratic national convention appears weak in several states yet to vote. Florida and Alabama indicate growing anti Bryan sentiment, with Maryland likely opposed and Georgia Louisiana and North Carolina led by strong leaders against him.
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New York
William J.bryan
New York Times
South
Florida
Johnson
Alabama
Maryland
Bryan
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Tennessee
New England
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Tesay
Utah
Virginia
Home
New Hampshire
States shift as Bryan’s bid weakens at convention
In several states doubts grow about Bryan’s chance to win. Stronger candidates gain traction as anti-Bryan delegations increase votes already chosen, threatening Nebraska’s hope for a two thirds first ballot defeat. The mood favors a non Bryan nominee.
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Louisiana
New Mexico
North Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
Bryan
Canadian Freight Plunges Into River Tragedy
A Canadian freight train plunged into a washout on the Current river near Port Arthur in darkness. Engineer Savard, Fireman McBride, and Brakeman Inman died. Five cars followed into the river. the loss to the CPR is $500,000. Nearby Badger State marks sixty years since statehood with Belmont once capital and Nelson Dewey first governor.
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Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Savard
McBride
Inman
Badger
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Belmont
Nelson Dewey
Burlington
Clinton's Body Arrives for Kingston Burial
The body of George Clinton, Vice-President and first New York governor, has reached his old Kingston home for burial after resting in Washington since his death. Tomorrow former Senator David B. Hill will deliver an oration, with the final interment deferred to Monday as part of Kingston's 150th anniversary celebrations.
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Clinton
Old Home
Kingston
N. W
George Clinton
United States
New York
Washington
David B. Hill
City of
Inspector recognizes one of Manuel suspects in post office raid
Payne Miller and Simmons were turned over to U S authorities for trial on the Manuel post office robbery. They were taken to Fargo and held in Cass county jail until cases are disposed of. Inspectors Hughal and Neil identified Miller as a former felon. They believe the trio are part of a northwest post office robbery band active for a year or more.
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Payne
Miller
Simmons
United States
Postoffice
Grand Forks
N. D
George Robbins
Tine 8
Wineman
P. Rourke
Crook
Hughal
Neil
Denecker
Wes
Northwest
Republican leaders already at work on platform
Washington May 27. A tentative draft of the Republican national platform is to be prepared in Washington with conferences next week. President Roosevelt Taft and leading Republicans will participate as Ohio official Wade Hellis joins, aiming for a tariff declaration favorable to Taft and adopted at Chicago.
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Washington
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Arthur Varys
Ohio
Miletary
Capitol
Wade Hellis
Desperadoes Rob Train In Broad Daylight
Two gunmen halted a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern freight train in Cleveland on May 29 within the city limits. They boarded in the yards and stopped the engine while two accomplices looted a car of merchandise. Yard detectives aboard the train fired but the robbers escaped uninjured.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Annual Canoe Meet Opens at Horn Pond Woburn MA
The eastern division of the American Canoe Association opens its annual meet at Horn Pond under the Sommitow Canoe Club. Participants from New England, Northern New York, and parts of Canada race over three days with events including war canoe, single and tandem races, club classes, and open canoe sailing.
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Woburn
Mase
American Canoe Association
Horn Pond
Snnitow Canoe Club
New England
New York
Canada
Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers Meet in Leesion
Travelers from Louisiana and Mississippi attend a two day annual session in Leesion Greenville Mississippi. The meeting focuses on business reforms and legislation to aid the traveling public while offering some entertainment for delegates and accompanying ladies.
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Greenville
Miss
Grand Council
United Comercial
Louleiata
Mississippi
Through service inaugurated between Chicago and Savannah
Chicago tl May 20 The south Atlantic states will gain material benefits from the new through service to be inaugurated tomorrow by the Illinois Central between Chicago and Savannah via Birmingham. Entrance into Birmingham will be over Haleyville extension from Corinth, linking with Northern Alabama and the Frisco system. From Birmingham to Savannah the Central of Georgia will be used. The service establishes a route that outflanks rivals once controlled by Harriman interests.
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Chicago
South Atlantic
Savannah
Birmingham
Haleyville
Corinth
Alabama
Central of Georgia
Atlantic
Pacific
Harriman
International Polar Congress Opens in Bruatels
The International Polar Congress opens in Bruatels with sessions expected to last several weeks. Delegates aim to coordinate global efforts toward polar exploration and the search for the north pole in Arctic regions. In Philadelphia on May 29, Tommy O'Toole and "Spike" Robson, the English heavyweight, are billed to entertain tonight in a six round match regarded as an evenly matched bout.
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Bruatels
International Polar Congress
North Pole
Egiona
Spike” Robson
Tommy O'Toole
Philadelphia
Penn
Spike” Hobson
Plunder in Jamestown Boys’ Bicycle Theft Ring
Jamestown police uncovered a group of 12 to 16 year old boys forming a bicycle theft ring. They stored stolen wheels at a vacant house, altered frames, handlebars, and seats, and sold transformed cycles. Investigations linked owners to parts, and authorities prepared punishment measures.
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Jamestown
N. D
Bell
Police Department
Edvisocnen
Missing Man Found In Montana Mystery Returns Note
Grand Forks North Dakota May 80 Charles Bowers who vanished from Grand Forks left a letter for his wife from a Montana town asking about how she would join him and the health of their dog. He gave no explanation and Mrs Bowers contemplates reunion while fearing another disappearance. This follows a prior unresolved absence around a past engagement.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Chas. Bowers
Montana
Howers
Minneapolis
Valley City Elks Lodge Draws Politician Crowd
Valley City North Dakota May 30 a lodge of Elks drew a large crowd with candidates including Congressman A J Gronna Hon L B Hanna Lieut Gov FP Lewis and Secretary of State Alfred Blaisdell present though most avoided politics Gronna spoke about government railroad regulation tariff removal and the end of rebates praising Republican prosperity since the Civil War He urged support for June primary nominees.
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Valley City
N. D
Lodge of Elks
Cilt
A. J. Gronna
L. B. Hanna
Lewis
Alfred Blaisdell
Grotna
Rudolf Hotel
Grotina
Cathedral Corner Stone Laying Draws Thousands in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on May 30 preparations for the corner stone of the new pro cathedral feature a grand parade of cadets and Catholic groups, with an expected 35,000 participants. Notables include Cardinal Logue, Mgr Falcone, Archbishop Ireland, and Minnesota Governor Johnson alongside North Dakota Governor Burke.
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Cathedral Corner
Minneapolis
Minn
Cardinal Logue
Ireland
Mgr
Diomede Falconio
United States
John Ireland
St. Paul
Johnson
Minnesota
Burke
North Dakota
Democratic and Republican nominating scenes spread across nation
Alaska delegates to the Democratic convention in Denver back Bryan while Minnesota Republicans head to a July state convention to settle the governorship race. Missouri’s big four for the Democrats include Folk Stone Reed and Francis. Bishop Muldoon to deliver the Republican prayer in Chicago. Whitlock linked as Bryan running mate possibility. Denver set for elaborate Democratic decorations as Kentucky names delegates. George F. Fount expected to seek Hopkins senate seat as Hopkins term ends next month. Tammany Hall plans a 650 strong Denver delegation with travel costs around 100000 dollars.
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Alaska
Denver
Bryan
Minnesota
Missouri
Folk
Stone
Reed
Kansas City
Francis
P. J. Muldoon
Roman Catholic Church of
Chicago
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Kentucky
Lexington
George F. Foun
Albert J. Hopkins
United States Senate
Benator Hopkins
Tammany Hall
No Portraits at Chicago Convention This Year
Delegation members will pay own car fare and expenses. Four years ago only Mark Hanna portrait hung in the Republican convention hall. The committee in Chicago decided decorations will exclude portraits and any of Roosevelt. Anton B Parker, a Democratic candidate four years ago, will attend Denver. Since nominating power shifted to the people, defeated presidential candidates have not sat as national convention delegates.
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Mark Hanna
Chicago
Roosevelt
Anton B. Parker
Denver
Congress
General Weaver
Greenbackers
Harlan Turns Seventy Five Amid Supreme Court Honors
Washington notes mark Justice John M. Harlan’s seventy fifth birthday with greetings from many friends. The longtime Supreme Court doyen, Kentucky born, reflects on retirement but offers no firm plans, saying he has not determined his future and may remain on the bench to continue the work he loves.
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Washington, D. C
Justic
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Friends
Justice Harley
Hurter
Puller
Supreme Bench
Harlan
Justice Harlan
Kentucky
United States
Pennsylvania
Bar of
National House of Representatives
Filmore
Donelson
Louisville
Hardy
Hoe
Hayes
Bristow
Kentuck
Blaine
Crops Growing Fine In Grand Forks Report
Grand Forks May 28 Herb Nunn arrives from the west reporting bumper wheat yield probable if the weather stays favorable. He notes crops look good overall with ample sunshine and corn behind other grains, and says no more rain is necessary.
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Grand Forks
Herb Nunn
Dead man known horse thief identified in Ambrose case
Ambrose North Dakota May 20 a wan shot man known as Ditch was recognized by tattoo marks on his arm at Gust Zizline and is believed to belong to a gang of horse thieves. He carried a Luger pistol and a large flag used on trains. A coroner arrived, a mounted police detachment is patrolling the area, and efforts to rid the county of horse raiders continue as youths are reportedly killed or chased across the border.
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Ambrose
N. D
Gust Zizline
Jde
Williston
Handy
Canada
Clement
Eouse
Missing Banker Defalcation Not $40,000, Lisbon Bank
M K Adams cashier of First National Bank Lisbon and partner in Adams and Freese states the Wells shortage will not exceed 19000 and will be covered by Wells assets including real and personal property. Wells served as agent for Adams and Freese and was president of Sargent State Bank at Cogswell and Cogswell Implement Co.
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F. P. Wells
Dogswell
Cogswell
Wella
Adams & Freese Co
Wells
Sargent, State Bank
Cogswell Implement Co
Woman Drops Dead in Jamestown Family Grieves
In Jamestown on May 30 Mrs. H Sherman died suddenly of heart failure at age 26. Her husband Mr. Sherman found her near the barn after seeing children playing, and the body was found at the back door. She was a daughter of C Volixman Sr and had been married eight years, leaving two sons.
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Jamestown
N. D
H. ©. Sherman
Kenkert
Phillips
Sherman
Hearing on North Dakota coal rate law in St Paul
In St Paul on May 28 testimony on the validity of North Dakota’s maximum coal rate law was heard before referee R D Haskins Bramarck. Attorney General McCue represented the state while Northern Pacific Great Northern and Soo railroads were backed by their counsel. The case, now in the supreme court, questions if the rates are sufficient and argues the rates are too low and conspiratorial compared with other states. The evidence will support the attorney general’s mandamus to force the roads to implement the rates.
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St. Paul
North Dakota
Thia
R. D. Haskins
Bramarck
McCue
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Soo
Cponsel
Supreme Court
Iown
Nebraska
Ilinois
Minnesota
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