Noah Invites Judge Murray to Build His Scaffold
Rob cier Noah writes from Bismarck May 11 1908 inviting Judge Murray to attend his hanging at Minot North Dakota He asks Murray to erect the scaffold and notes he does not want to strangle but fears death if the scaffold fails Harrisburg May 11 reports graft cases involving state capitol construction and lists witnesses including Huston Cassell Snyder Matheus Shumaker Irvine Stone and Pennypacker Berlin May 11 covers auction of Ges F Alex coins noting a Raleigh 1584 coin and a large collection of over 4000 lots from North Central and South American sources
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Minot
North Oak
Robert
Noah
Gus Jotingon
Kenmare
William Murray
Murray
Bismarck
N. D
Robert S. Noah
Nismarck
Harrisburg
Penn
State Capitol
metaHo
Huston
Cassell
Snyder
Matheus
Shumaker
Irvine
Stone
Pennypacker
Berlin
Frankfort
North
Central
South America
Ges. F. Alex
Hamburg
America
Sir Walter Raleigh
North Carolina
New World
Girl and Woman Fight Sparks Street Parade Riot
Miss Sadie Harris, 19, reportedly thrashed Mrs. Jacob Roth in front of 1699 Washington Avenue, as onlookers halted a Sunday parade. Harris claimed Roth insulted her friend Mr. Roth, tearing a photograph and provoking the clash as police dispersed the crowd.
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New York
Sadie Harria
Washington Avenue
Jacob Roth
Mr. Roth
Bodies Found At Guinness Home Fire Mystery Deepens
Grim sequence of discoveries links the fire at Mrs. Bella Guinness home in Laporte Ind to a growing tally of bodies unearthed on the Guinness farm. Investigators report multiple burials in the barnyard and graves, with Ray Lamphere arrested on suspicion. speculation over identity and motive flares as diggers continue near the ruins.
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Guinness
New York Central
Syracuse
Utica
F. B. Herron
Franklin
Bella Guinness
Ray Lamphere
Laporte
Ind
H. P. Long
Guinnes
J. L. Gray
F. T. Wilcox
J. H. William Meyer
Minnesota Marks Jubilee 1860 Years Since Statehood
Minnesota celebrates a Jubilee as the state marks 1860 years since admission to statehood on May 11 1858. The Minnesota Territorial Pioneers association met at the old capitol today holding special exercises.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Minnesota Territorial Pioneers’ Asociation
Old Capitol
Woman's fifth husband shot by wife in quarrel over hat
Minneapolis May 11 a quarrel over a Merry Widow hat led to Isaac McKinzie being shot in the abdomen by his wife Mrs Lucinda McKenzie at their Belleville home 134 North Mill. McKinzie 48 was wounded. Mrs McKenzie 51 admitted he assaulted her after returning home intoxicated and argued over the hat. She said he grabbed her by the throat and struck her before she retrieved a revolver and fired.
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Minneapolis
Isaac McKinzie
Lucinda McKenzie
North Mill Street
Belleville
McKinzie
McKenzie
Market Report Minneapolis and Chicago Grain Totals
Minneapolis Wheat July opens 08% high 108% low 106% close 106% Sept opens 92% high 92% low 91% close 91%. Chicago Wheat July opens 92% high 92% low 90% close 20%. Chicago Corn July opens 64% high 64% low 63% close 63%. Duluth Flax July close 123%. Cash Market No 1 Bend 111, No 1 Northern 109, No 2 Mor 10634 to 107, No 8 Northern 99% to 104% and other bids. Barley 54, Rye 15 to 76. Flax 128 arrive, 128%.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
Chicago Park
Duluth
Zara
Liverpool
Minnespalla
Bend
Special Two Cent Rate For Grand Forks Fair
North Dakota railroads set a two cent per mile special passenger fare for the Grand Forks fair the last week in July. The rate plus a three fifths is the best offered in the northwest for any event and includes a freight return for exhibitors shipments free except race horses.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Northwest
Grand Fork
Louisiana Legislature Opens With Key Measures Debut
Baton Rouge May 11 The biennial session of the Louisiana General Assembly convened with ceremonies. Leading proposals include abolishing the race track, statewide prohibition minus New Orleans, and actions against the Cotton Exchange. Governor-elect Sanders will take office next week.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
General Assembly of the
New Orleans
Sanders
San Francisco entertains sailors with park events and receptions
San Francisco continued its entertainment program for the American battle ship fleet. Thousands of bluejackets toured observation cars and other features while Golden Gate Park hosted athletic events. A large reception and ball for fleet officers was planned at the Fairmont hotel tonight as ships remained open to visitors all day.
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San Francisco
Cal
Golden Gate Park
Fairmont Hotel
Retail Grocers Meet at Boston Convention Opens in Faneuil Hall
The eleventh annual convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States opened at Faneuil Hall Boston with a large representative attendance. The convention will continue its session until Friday.
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Boston
Mass
National Association of Retail Grocers of the
United States
Faneuil Hall
Ransome and colleagues line up for state GOP convention
Lisbon North Dakota May 11 delegates from Ransom County Republican convention were chosen for the Minot state convention. Stalwart delegates named include Adam Bauer George Huckfink Henry Sagehorn Christ Fuerst and C B Heinmeyer Adam Satler elected chairman to lead the delegation An evening rally with Fargo speakers Hanna and Stambaugh and a banquet led by W L Williamson featured both stalwarts and insurgents in a jovial atmosphere
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Lisbon
N. D
Ransom , County
Minot
Messrs. Hanna and
Stambaugh
Fargo
W. L. Williamson
Mannhaven
Mercer County
Adam Bauer
George Huckfink
Henry Sagehorn
Christ Fuerst
C. B. Heinmeyer
Adam Satler
Man Disappears In North Dakota Blacksmith Missing
W W Kelly a blacksmith of 820 Jarvie Street Irving North Dakota has vanished after leaving for work on May 12 His wife and friends fear harm as police search He recently moved from Minneapolis About 40 years old 5 9 tall 170 pounds with tattooed arms bearing Catholic Order of Foresters emblem Judge Murray not convinced foul play suspected but no trace found yet
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Minor
North Dakota
W. W. Kelly
Irving
Jarvie Street
Kelly
Minneapolis
Order of Foresters
Jarvis Street
Murray
Hag
Burleigh County Delegates Elect McKenzie Chairman
May 11 report from Burleigh County Bismarck notes delegates chosen for the state convention at Minot are stalwarts. Alexander and McKenzie are elected. McKenzie named chairman of the convention. Seeulations endorse McKenzie for Senator Little.
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Burleigh County
Bismarck
N.D
Minot
Alexander
McKenzie
Indore
Little
Minot Semi Pros Defeat Tagus Team 8 to 2 in Nine Innings
Minot North Dakota defeated Tagus 8 to 2 as Allen allowed only three hits and Torgerson powered the offense with a string of timely hits. Minot’s defense and lineup, including Davis, Wendt, Peck, Stewart, Self, Palmer, and Pose, impressed a large crowd, with a next game slated against Towner. The Lyceum theatre team also captured its third straight win 10 to 9 over the J C L's in a tight contest.
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Minot
North Dak
Agus
Allen
Torgie Torgerson
Tagus
Stewart
Self
Palmer
Pose
Young
Ftans
Towner
Lyceum Theatre
Cornerstone Laying of Pan American Peace Palace in DC
Washington May 11 The cornerstone for the bureau of American Republics office building was laid in solemn ceremony with the president and cabinet attending. Andrew Carnegie funded three quarters of a million dollars for the Pan American peace palace. Diplomatic reps from south and central American nations, the supreme court, and Congress crowds filled the scene. Flags bunting palms and green plants framed the central location and the president's box stood above the audience. The ceremony offered a vivid picture of friendship and commerce among the American republics.
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Washington, D. C
United States
New World
Bureau of American Republics
Andrew Carnegie
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Roosevelt
Acariet
Marine Panavand
Lovelace Acquitted in Fort Ransom Murder Trial
In Libon North Dakota Col Lon Lovelace of Fort Ransom was found not guilty after a two hour jury verdict. The murder case against the pioneer merchant rested largely on circumstantial evidence. The victim William Lovelace was a clerk for the defendant. After disputes a body was found two months later. Locals praised the acquittal as the result of the trial. Confederate Memorial Day observances were held across North and South Carolina with ceremonies in Raleigh Wilmington Charlotte and Columbia.
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Libon
N.D
Col
Lovelaee
Fort Ransom
William Lovelace
Young Lovelace
Col Lovelace
Carolina
Raleigh
N.C
North and
South Carolina
Wilmington
Ctartestoe
Charlotte
Ashville
Columbia
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Shack
Gus Johnson
Johnson
Gum Johnson
Whips
Autolats
Sweetheart
Lamphere
William Slater
John Rye
Helgelein
Michigan City
Guinness Farm
Indiana
Man
Wife
Market Report
N. DB
Ransome, Buleigh
Minnepolis
Tague
Minot Bova
Cornerstone Said
Ury
Fort
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