News of the Week in Epitome Includes pensions and appointments
Washington notes describe pension act effects widening survivor benefits with 201,510 widows and orphans eligible. Rear Admiral Terry to retire, Captain Cowles promoted to rear admiral, and Andrew Carnegie linked to Wells College expansion. Various obituaries and appointments across military, religious, and educational sectors noted in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ting Pang
Hue
Cay William
Prairie fires devastate vast North Dakota regions
Widespread prairie fires swept western and central North Dakota, driven by high winds and dry conditions. In Sargent County near Bancroft and Cogwell, farms burned, homes destroyed, and livestock losses mounted as residents fought blazes for days. Fire threatened Bowden and Wilton, with hundreds aiding engine crews and volunteers to save towns and properties.
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James
North Dakota
Sargent County
Btrandville
Sargint County
Floroutheast
Cogewell
Louis Orain Becam
Beard
Grait
Bie Residenes
al Napoleon
L. @ Sheeler
Thompson
Choon Range
W. Arate
Amierson
Joh Johnson
Kuli
Lowe
Bowden
Dawton
RL. Johnson
Wilton
Uber
Audley
Wagote
Phe
Palerine
Dentists to Meet at Devils Lake Third ND Association Meet
Dr W J Brownlee of Devils Lake chairs the North Dakota Dentists Association executive committee preparing the third annual meeting set for May 12 and 18 at Devils Lake. The event aims to attract western dentists with a full program including Minneapolis and Crookston speakers and a banquet. Officers include Dr T Starling president and Dr Howell treasurer.
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Devils Lake
W. J Brownlee
North Dakota Dentists’ Association
Mt Devils Lake
Twin Cites
Won. Murray
Minneapolis
J J. Argos
Red Lake
Richmond
Ruston
Larisiore
Wo A Robertson
Crookston Minn
Rawlings
Mixmirck
Ft T. Starling
Paras
Thotapann
Cayalloy
Scraumon
Tabor
Howan
Hillsboro Treaier
Hrownlee
Accidental Happenings and Local Tragic Incidents
A series of brief, fragmentary notices recount accidental deaths and injuries. Lilith Ford of Holland dies from accidental poisoning after eating patent breath candies. Three others die or are injured in separate incidents including a fatal blast at a Rochester home, a trolley collision on the Nash Heath line, and multiple flood related reports.
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Lilith
Ayushter
George AL Ford
Holland
Mick
James
Thomas
Rochester
Nash Heath
Lickion
Junation
Kiahtysiath Street
Bay Street
Thirh Mech
Red River Navigation Debate Draws Support and Opposition
The Red River should remain navigable from Breckinridge to Belmont, per Grand Forks Commercial Club’s view. Congressman Marshall backs keeping the river open, opposing nonnavigability driven by Fargo street railway promoters and Army concerns.
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Red River
Breckinridge
Belmont
Grand Forts
Greseman
Thomas F. Marshall
Grand Yorke
Fargo
War Department
Marshall
Obituary Notice for WA McCain of Blanchard Township
WA McCain a prominent farmer of Blanchard township Trail county died at Hot Springs Arbor Me after months seeking relief. He lived in Trail county many years and is survived by his wife and four children.
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WA McCain
Blanchard Township
Trail County
Hot Springs Arbor
Cain
Standard Co discrimination cases draw state action
Secretary of State Blaisdell and Attorney General McCue press aggressive action against the Standard Oil Co over alleged discrimination across several towns. Gov. Burke supports enforcement as a swift remedy under state law, with court action as a last resort if compliance fails. Normal Auditorium dedicated at Valley City, with officials praising regional education institutions.
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Standard OF Co
Blaisdell
McCue
Hi Company
North Dakota
Thte
Gay
Burke
Tsaw
Valay City
Hye Vsen
W. L. Stock Vel
Public Mnate
Adjire
le Pray
Board
Hillyer
Melville Ternal School
Lithy
Iate
Weeks
Carley Tural Coftese
LA Tres Wood
Johnsen
Tiere
Pred
Suitta
Wahpeton
Education AL
Start of Making in a Chicago Tribune fragment
Fragmentary note shows a casual greeting to Misa Merthye about joining chores and social life with a light tone. Mentions a vet doctor as a point of comparison and hints at informal, social engagement within a local community.
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Chicago
Leap Year Snippet Sparks Proposal Question
In Leap Year dialogue Clara asks Marguerite if she knelt when a proposal was made to Frew. Marguerite replies she was at Linkagex in Montgomery Alabama at the time.
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Clara
Marguerite
Frew
Linkagex
Montgomery
Ala) Advertiser
North Dakota Durum Wheat League seeks fair milling price
The North Dakota Durum Wheat League held a two day session at Grand Forks with speakers including Prof. Ladd. They urge durum wheat be priced by its milling use and plan to sample flour from centers using durum, publish its share, and lobby Washington. Eighty charters granted by Secretary Blaisdell to new corporations in North Dakota. Minot to appoint city wiring inspector to cut insurance costs.
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North Dakota
Durum Wheat League
Northwest
North Dakota Durum Wheat League
Grand Forks
Prof
Ladd
North Dakota School of Agriculture
John J. Cashel
Grafton
T. R. Atkinson
Bismarck
MO. Hall
Adams
Lisbon
J. W. Bull
O. N. Adama
Starkweather
Commercial Club of
M.C. Bacheller
Woxhington
Couxtersian
Free Station
Ainneapolis
Milters
United States
Minneapolis
Blaisdel
Alfred Blaisdell
Almont Co-operative Creamery Association
Capital Stock
Hogan Anderson
Jacob Held
E. M. Willman
Almont
N. D
Great Western Publishing Co
Minot
Kik 8
Ramstad
Paul HY
Baukel
T. Jacobson
Farmers’ Mercantile Co
Niagara
Ferdinand Luexe
McCanfa
Andrew Jurgenson
Joseph Sim
N. A. Colby
J. B. Akeson
Grandin
Rust Noring Co
Thomas Berge
Robison
CL. Ward
Aioug Pulls
Lake Metzoshe
Axooeration
Bottineau
N. J
Capital Atock
J. A. Julnson
John Whitewel
Borie D
AL W. Ternett
Lake M Goahke
N.D
Farmers’ Commerce Co
Leipzig
PM. Walt Jr
Letpaie
N. de
P.P. Lehiower
J. D. LaPointe
Kloten Farmers’ Elevator Co
D. B. Lofihuy
Woc Rukke
Mick Micho
Kloten
Othy Ure
Western Fuel and Briquetting Co
Williston
No 1
Capital
Joe Glascock
T. J Blankenship
H. Vo Smith
Cavalier County Farmers Cooperative Mercantile Co
Milton
Chas
A. Olson
GB. Oigeirson
Peter Malapagan
Farmers’ and Merchants State Bank
Reeder
BE. B. Page
Leeda
Nopcal Cameron
G. Burké
Richardson
William Forbes
Hendley
German Evangelical — Lutheran Choereh
Linton
Herman Buckhans
Jacary Ricker
Christof Fauth
Stromburg
Evangelical Lutheran Tanianuela Gemebivle
Lucea
August Trapp
Ingal
W Ohm
Ana’ Adolph Kurts
Nome
First Presbyterian Church
Forbes
G. H. Ladd
L. J. Johnson
E. Mayhew
SL. Henry's
Alice
John Bhanley
Thomas Exon
Fargo
Btaie Bank of
Cooperstown
Bathgate State Bank
Tual
Suspect Caught at Minot on Railroad Interference Charge
Vance Batley, active in western North Dakota for three years, is jailed in Minot awaiting Toledo & Ohio Railroad authorities for interfering with railroad property. He allegedly fled from Chicago after a train derailment and robbery, denying involvement though officials dispute him. County officers expect requisition papers soon. Batley, about twenty four years old, has worked as a sailor and railroad hand.
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Minot
Vance Batley
Tolele & Ohio Railroad Company
Bailey
Chicago Aml
Baily
North Dakota
Ohie
Columbus
Taek
Pat Hyland
Great Northern Devpot
Toledo & Oho
Ohio Penitentiary
Ieta
Tragic House Move Hampers Miner Parsley Injury
Parsley, a resident of Min for two months, was injured last week when a house being moved on a lot purchased by the Kika collapsed. He was arranging boards under the structure when a main support broke, causing weight to drop on his thigh. Jacks were used to lift the house off him.
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Hou Francis Parsley
Min
Parsley
Bisbee Commercial Club Aims To Secure Flour Mill
The newly formed Bisbee Commercial Club has taken on the project of obtaining a flour mill for Bisbee. With favorable railroad access, attracting a mill should be feasible within three months. Spring work is underway and grain sowing is well advanced, with prospects for a good crop this year.
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Bisbee Commercial Club
Bisbee
Fragmented North Dakota notes on politics crime and weather
A garbled historic clipping references Fargo and Bismarck with mentions of Taft club, firemen in Ames, a new bank building at Carrington, and milk and meat inspections in Bismarck. It notes a rash of incidents including a violent attack near Neche, a train car arrest near Mohall, and fires and weather impacts on farming communities.
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Mr Neal
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Laurents
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Protemar
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Paris
Legion of Once
William 8. Friedman
Temple Emmanuel
Denver
Friedmie Bis
Andrew Carnegie
Welle College
Aurora
Frances Clevelanit Leary
Graver Clevelanl
Wellington Kee
Shane Dol
Ching
Ren
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Chines Ser Lary
Tavelem
Fqed
Bordive
University Daily Paper
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Royal Vietnam
Montreal
Pheumonia
Adolphe
Victorka
Texas
Ax Inn
NEW
Orth Dakota
Dog Polkoner Wae
Taft Club
Wis
Sae Maddock
Aixmarck
Manning
Carrington
Beach
Neche
Cronby Tay
Higmiatek
Nori Piao
Ambir
Ae Scranton
Bowman Cout
Stanley
Miscourt
Tanase Aliiew
A. le Swanson
Witoy
Bet
Roger Allin
Neged
Eler
Atkinson
Dacotah
Frank Frigon
Bixitiarek
Sae
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Dick Leonard
Mohall
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