News of the Week in Epitope War and Rail Reports in Washington
A compressed weekly recap from Washington highlights US and international affairs with focus on diplomacy, legal affairs, and notable retirements. It notes Secretary of State and other officials preparing for treaty talks, a favorable committee report on a justice bill, and obituaries of figures in politics and industry. It also covers a major industrial fire in Cleveland, power plant incidents at Niagara Falls, and multiple drownings in Michigan lakes.
American Society of Equity Sees Strong Season Ahead
State and local leaders within the American Society of Equity anticipate a robust season with plans for widespread meetings across northern states. Farmers expect higher prices for corn and wheat while urging unity to counter graft concerns and secure favorable market conditions.
Loot Found on River Bank Near Grand Forks
Police recover a grip containing securities valued around 5000 from the Red River bank area in East Grand Forks. Items include notes, insurance papers, receipts, and watches. Owner S Swennumson of Vark River to be notified. detectives believe suspects fled toward the east side.
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Grand Forks
S Swennumson
Vark River
Red River
East Grand Forks
Chief Lowe
Morbiger
Grat Northern
Swennumson
Tn Jamon
Plate Hospital
Lowe
Four Piggers Arrested In Cavalier County Incident
A chaotic arrest report from Cavalier County describes multiple individuals detained after a confrontation described as an attempted roundup of law offenders. Bonds were set for several, while others remained in custody as authorities pursued charges and further proceedings.
State Cases Argued Before Templeton In Grand Forks
Judge Fefary Jude Templeton heard two county cases in Grand Forks last week. The State sought a warrant for spotter rewards and care of county poor funds. Grand Forks County sued the State to recover $1,220 paid to a sane asylum from county revenues rather than taxes. State Attorney Wineman argued both sides. decision was reserved for a later date.
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Templeton
Wineman
Girl Shot by Brother on Benson County Farm
A four year old girl, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Loken, was accidentally shot on their Benson County farm two miles west of Brinamiate. The incident involved the neighbor boy with a 22 caliber gopher rifle. The article notes the dangers of such firearms and urges caution to prevent similarly tragic accidents.
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Rachine Loken
Brinamiate
Benson County
Red River Valley Baptists to Convene in Grand Forks
The Red River Valley Baptist Association will hold its annual convention in Grand Forks at the First Baptist church on June 3 and 4. Delegates from Grand Forks Walsh Pembina Cavalier and Nelson counties will attend with four delegates per church plus additional delegates as needed. The program is being prepared and will be announced soon. A women’s division and various circles will report on war work and youth are expected to attend. A entertainment committee will organize visitor care.
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Red River Valley Association
Grand Forks
Red River Valley Baptist Isociation
First Baptist Church
Baptist
Walsh
Pembina
Cavalier
Nelson Countes
Ben
North Dakota Wheat Up Early Sown At Cooperstown
North Dakota reports wheat seeding ahead of last year with early emergence and adequate moisture. Oats planting lags, acres reduce summer fallow, and corn area likely grows. Locally, field conditions show improved early vigor and higher ground utilization this season.
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Cooperstown
Carnival Company at Jamnstown plans revival tour
Secretary Michmund announces recruitment by The Packet Amumewent Co to stage a revival in Laqieetoven. The group will travel from Aberdevb and other locations, with four Tennessee shows planned at Grand Parke. Transportation must be arranged and staff hired for a summer tour.
Devastating Boom Strikes Devils Lake Area Schools and Homes
A loud blast at Devils Lake sparks a lively, though unclear, movement as shorefront properties and several institutions feel impact. Officials report damages to buildings including a Carnegie library, Christian Science church, new theater, public school, and Mercy Sisters School. Residences also show early signs of damage with estimated costs rising toward fifty thousand dollars.
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Desire Lake
Ime
Sumer
Carnegie Iorury
Christian Science Church
Mercy Sisters
Tae
Dedication Planned for New Devils Lake Catholic Church
A new Catholic church at Devils Lake, completed at a cost of 25000 dollars, will be dedicated with a procession along principal streets. Twenty four priests are expected, and the ceremony will be confirmed on the day by Bishop Shomley of Fargo.
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Devils Lake
Wekop Shomley
Fargo
Grand Forks Business Group Forms Street Car Committee
Want Street Car System committee named by the Grand Forks Commercial club will interview businessmen to determine financing plans for an electric street railway. A committee was appointed and businessmen expressed support for building the system with Grand Forks money. Proposal includes buying the line from Third Street to the University of North Dakota to join the new system.
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Grand Forks
Fires and civic notes roll through North Dakota towns
A sweep of local items from North Dakota reports Prairie fires in Emmons and other counties causing damage, new auto club planned for Devils Lake, Wahpeton and Larimore demand a day train, roads and public works discussed, towns recount burglaries, arrests and odd incidents. Messages note new residents around Mercer, Soo rail work at Beandier Antler, and health boards issuing orders. A variety of civic updates include a spelling march in Jamestown, a formal school auditorium dedication in Valley City, and local transport and infrastructure matters.
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Larkin
Extrangee
North Dakota
Dynamite keg causes near disaster in Crosby fire area
December fire in Crosby destroyed five stores prompting plans to dynamite J E Jahnson’s office. A nail loaded with dynamite was found but not used. Two hunters injured by blast while shooting at a keg, which was later revealed as the dynamite source. No further deaths reported, town rattled by explosion aftermath.
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Crosby
J. E. Jahnson
Unie
Dinamlc
Fi Merius
Voor
Rowley
Wai Feeney
Pigg er Bribery Conviction Hits Minot Chief Case
A. E. Miller was convicted in Minot for bribing Police Chief Thomas Hagen with 150 dollars for protection. Judge E. B. Goss sentenced Miller to one year and three months in the state penitentiary at Monarch. Miller formerly ran a pig and gambling joint under the Morrill hotel. the arrest followed a warrant by George Krane. The case has stirred local politics on the eve of municipal elections and State's Attorney McGee plans further arrests.
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A. E. Miller
Thomas Hagen
Minot
A. KE. Miller
E. B. Goxs
Atate
Monarch Miller
Morrill
George Krane
Miller
Goss
McGee
Lnmile
Prairie fire devastates Brown hay and barn near Kenmare
A prairie fire driven by high winds swept toward Tames Brown’s home near Kenmare, destroying a barn, granary, eighteen tons of hay, 100 bushels of oats, and seed grain. John Asprot on section 315891 also lost hay grain and barn. several neighbors suffered losses. total estimated at over $5,000.
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Brown
Kenmare
Nola ‘Thompson
Tames Brown
John Asprot
Asprot
Shorthorn Sale Called Off in Minot by North Dakota Association
The North Dakota Live Stock Association abandons the Minot Shorthorn sale scheduled for June 10 due to insufficient consignments from major state breeders after a winter with many sales. The Fargo sale on June 2 remains planned as announced.
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Live Stock Association
Minot
North Dakota Live Stock Association
Fargo
Oratorio Festival to Feature Minneapolis Chorus and Soloists
Fargo N D hosts an Oratorio Festival presented by Barcylyr head Oratorio Chote armoniaes with Minneapolis Symphony under Kimuil Oberhoffer. Soloists Sibyl Sammis and Gustave Holmquist headline alongside Jennie Champie of Fargo. Concerts Saturday afternoon May 16 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday. Reservations $2.50 each or $5.00 for both. Proceeds support city musical maintenance.
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Sill
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Fragmentary Note Misspells Wish to Greet Disc Jarke
The readable fragments show a desire to greet someone named John or Ida and reference a big disc. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcome.
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John
The Nautch Girl and Indian Social System Changes
The piece discusses the role of nautch girls in Indian society and the tensions between tradition and modern views. It notes pockets of tolerance yet questions about status, with references to prominent figures in Bombay and Calcutta, a notable donation to an orphanage, and ensuing public debate involving Justice Chania and other leaders.
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