This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The State Line Herald
Location
North Lemmon, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
3
The Seldell family massacre near Somber is detailed with accounts of the brutal fire and injuries. Three half Creeds are linked to the crime, with investigators noting the brutal fight and motive tied to money. Officials report arson and widespread destruction. later, treacherous weather caused further damage in North Dakota segments. The case includes the burning of the house, the bodies placed in a bed, and a dramatic scene of the aftermath.
A Billings County homesteader J. Tatler dies after a rattlesnake bite while working on his farm near Metora. He was bitten on the hand as he tried to rake a garden, neighbors aided, whisky administered, doctor called from Beach but untimely death at eight o clock. The deceased left a son and kin, with property and funds noted in the settlement.
The successful farmers institute at Dickinson drew about two hundred attendees and featured speakers from state colleges and experiment stations. Topics covered agriculture practices, with Mr. Moran of Mandan reporting on air brakes development. a tragic accident occurred when a worker was struck by a special train and lost a leg. Funeral details remain unavailable as authorities defer arrangements.
ree Brown, four days’ work for Albert Wells, was killed on a farm nine miles southwest of Ane iA when a belt on a power engine apparently drew him into the equipment. A second worker nearby escaped injury as the belt shifted. the accident left Brown with fatal neck injuries. Dr. Benner and county authorities deemed no inquest necessary. Remains were embalmed and prepared for shipment to Kiné, Ontario. Henry Kort accompanied the body.
Minot police made eight arrests in connection with a burglary at the White Bros ice cream factory but released all suspects for lack of evidence. Tracks were reportedly covered and no trace of the burglars has been found. Officers have sent about eighteen tough looking men out of town as the case remains unresolved.
A. A. Dowty, McKenzie N P station agent, suffered a severe head injury in a peculiar accident while hanging a mail sack. The mail hook struck him beside the right eye, fracturing his skull, breaking his nose, and possibly costing him an eye, with hopeful prospects for recovery.
The decomposed body of English homesteader Wunam Laird, about sixty, was found in a claim house ten miles south of Dickinson. Coroner’s inquiry shows death several weeks prior. Little is known about Laird’s origins or relatives. neighbors recall odd behavior.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation declaring the adhesion of the American government to the Paris convention of May 1904 for the suppression of the white slave traffic. Thirteen nations signed the convention and three have declared their adhesion.
The president approves an agreement between Secretary Taft and Mer Ayers an apostolic delegate to Cubs for the purchase of church lands on the island totaling 36000.
Returns from North Dakota show insurgents leading in the senate race with Thomas Marshall and M. N. Johnson ahead of stalwarts C B Little and Hawbrough. Stalwarts hold gubernatorial and lieutenant governor races with C A Johnson and R S Lewis favored. Progressives claim gains in state offices including treasurer G J Bickford and secretary of state James A Hachanan, while stalwarts pursue the remaining judges and auditor posts amid mixed county results.
Fragmented report outlines WW Wright and Spaulding leading counties with 2500 vote margin for Spaulding, stalwart candidates like Cooper and Gilbraith leading in agriculture and insurance. Early returns from eastern central counties show Hanna and Gronna leading in congress while Lewis wins eastern lieutenant governor with a large margin and Jamestown appoints a city entrant.
The scene features Dryden mocked by a wife for not receiving autograph requests while the author vents his irritation. Mr Hardcash congratulates Briefless on winning a case the other day, claiming credit for his victory, while Briefless questions if he represented him.
A fragmented report notes crop prospects at Devlix Lake and Minot windups, with references to Valley City market day prizes, postmaster Mrs Geares Hills, and a church subscription near Hexelyan. It mentions a shooting prairie chicken hunt, a Northern Pacific line, and local incidents including a man injured near Leeds in a gear accident.
Eye witnesses report a daring assault on a Mexican town by fifty raiders. The attack destroyed fortifications, burned quarters, and looted vaults as residents fled amid telegraph cuts and chaotic evacuation.
Fragmentary notes describe Spanish American Republics extending friendship in relation to the death of President Cleveland. The garbled text references advisors, a potential farewell or embassy signaling, and state review processes, with unclear names and dates.
A wreck near Baroda results in multiple deaths and hundreds injured amid chaotic scenes. Reports describe fall from a fourth floor and a series of collisions as investigators begin collecting details and identifying victims.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.