Three Prominent Jamestown Girls Drown in James River
Special to Times Record Jamestown N D May 27 three Jamestown girls Cladula Rittley 16 Bennett 18 daughters of a farmer near Jamestown and students of St Johns academy with Miss Maury Mathie 18 a rural teacher who had just closed her term drowned after wading in the James river south of town Claudia fell into a deep spring overflow area and her sister and Miss Mathie rushed to help all three died Claudia revived briefly but died later funeral set for tomorrow at Jamestown Catholic church the community mourns these well known young ladies
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Jamestown
N. D
Mise Mathis
Claudie
Republicans Reorganize Washington Caucus for Campaign Rebuild
In Washington on May 22 a joint senate and house caucus aims to reorganize the congressional campaign committee to reclaim Republican power next year. A five member conciliation group and a plan for immediate headquarters and a publicity drive were approved. The committee includes Senator Crawford and Representative Anderson and will meet Senator Cummins to present to the national executive committee.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
Congressional Campaign Committee
Congress
National Executive Committee
Gallinger
Crawford
South Dakota
Anderson
Minnesota
Cummins
Roach to Take Over Bordulac Store at Fingal
E A Roach of Bordulac buys the Fingal stock from A T Langen and will take possession at once. Roach, an experienced merchant, aims to make the store one of the county’s most popular. New Rockford welcomes a new MEB church. June 6 in Fargo will be a big day.
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A. T. Langen
Fingal
E. A. Roach
Bordulac
Short Fare Violations Charged Against Rail Officials
St Paul May 7 Wm A Marka N P conductor and Brakeman Jno Scott are charged with allowing passengers to ride on short fares from St Paul to Fargo. Indicted at Fergus Falls federal court they posted bonds for appearance next November under the Interstate Commerce Law. The charges allege it was unlawful for railroad staff to permit under fare travel and that Marks collected short fares while Scott finished passengers with bat checks.
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St. Paul
Wm. A. Marka
N. P
Jno
Scott
Fargo
Fergus Falle
Marks
Graduating Exercises Highlight Week at Local School
The balance of the week centers on graduation events. Grammar school exercises are tonight at the High School assembly room, followed by the Alumni Association meeting at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow at 7 30 p m and a banquet at the Hotel Kindred at 9. The Alumni will welcome the 26 graduates into their ranks. Thursday ends with the regular commencement at the Armory, with a complete program to be published later.
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Alumni Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Kindred
Five Rescued From Pleasure Launch on Lake Michigan
Five men were rescued from the pleasure craft Commoner after a four hour struggle in high waves five miles northeast of the Chicago river mouth. Lifesavers led by Captain Charles Garland pulled them from danger as water and cold took a toll on their exhausted crew. The owner Liverpool Smith said the trip lasted about six hours and the passengers’ names were not known.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Charles Garland
Liverpool Smith
Luther McCarthy Dead After Heart Blow in Fight
The body of Luther McCarthy, the fighter, arrives in Valley City tonight on the 800 Line and will be moved to the N P train for burial. His wife and young daughter will meet the body here and accompany it to the burial site.
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Luther McCarthy
Valley City
N. P
J. Burchill Grove
Hans Skennard
Sunde
Iva
McKay Home
Agnes Selbo
Iva Sunde
Cleven Neil
Eberly
Tuth Scott
Calgary
Alta
Arthur Pelkey
Northwest Mounted Police
Pelkey
McCarty
Smith
Lincoln
Nebraska
Carl Morris
Springfield
Missouri
Jim Flynn
al Panzer
Chicopee Falls
Mays
Jess Willard
Tommy Burns
Luth McCarty
North Dakota
Fargo
Large Prize Ring Tragedy Headlines Grand Prairie Digest
May 27 report from Grand Prairie covers seeding nearing completion with flax delays and local social visits. A ring tragedy in Minnesota era erupts as Luther McCarty dies after a fight with Arthur Pelkey, prompting police action and national headlines.
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Flax
P. Sannes
Pillsbury
Mra
Miller
Neil
Rey, Eberly
Family
Sandes
McKay
State Officers May Be Arrested Soon
Report from Valley City states a former resident now in a state office allegedly defrauded friends with worthless checks returned marked no funda. Protesting fees totaling about four dollars were attached. Names are withheld by request while facts are verified.
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Valley City
Times
Grand Forks Double Tragedy Shocks City
In Grand Forks North Dakota Jean Clay caused a double tragedy by fatally shooting Mrs Jargie Rogers then killing himself after a jealous dispute. Rogers relative said Erickson had threatened violence prior to the incident. The case mentions a new marriage law and a physician named Dr Riley sentence info.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Jean Clay
Leonard Erickson
Jargie Rogers
Rest room for visitors to be provided by Civic Improvement League
The Civic Improvement League has secured rooms on Fifth avenue for a visitor rest room and a toilet for state ladies, with chairs and tables provided. Fred T. Lincoln will move in and a lunch service will operate without charge. Opening is Saturday afternoon, with Mrs. Frank White and others directing and Mrs. Otto Chilberg as matron.
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W. W. Smith
Fifth Avenue
Civic Improvement League
Fred T. Lincoln
Wonma’s Exchange
Grand Forks
Coursen
Frank White
L. B. McMullen
Hidlda Winstad
Otto Chilberg
Washburn murder case may go to Bismarck for trial
Washburn North Carolina May 24 1906 close confinement of W T Anderson a former Washburn banker accused in the murder of F E Funk at his home April 14. Court opens June 9 with talks of moving the trial to Bismarck to avoid local sentiment. Defense teams from Fargo Dickinson Grand Forks. prosecutors seek steady proceedings. Anderson remains noncommittal under bail as detectives pursue questions about his finances and alleged lavish lifestyle.
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Washburn
N. C
W. T. Anderson
First National Bank
F. E. Funk
Anderson
Bismarck
W. E. Nuessle
Dude
Crawford
Dickinson
Tracy Bangs
Grand Forke
North West
Aubrey Lawrence
Fargo
Muchnel
Secret Service
Minneapolis
Artesian Well Restored In Wimbledon North Carolina
Mr Schwan superintendent of bridges and buildings for Soo line located the old pipe in the artesian well at Wimbledon after a long search and has driven 400 feet of new casing inside the old. City orders 400 feet more of casing to extend to the 1x inch casing. Connection to city mains expected next week. Water flow shut off prevents farm damage and maintains fire protection.
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Wimbledon
N. C
Schwan
Soo Line
White House Cafe Opens With Large Opening Weekend
J H Sampson opened the doors of his new cafe Saturday and served an elaborate dinner Sunday to a large crowd. The front of the building is painted white and attractive. The cafe will be a first class restaurant for ladies and Kentlement, with Mr Sampson’s reputation ensuring liberal patronage from the start.
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J. H. Sampson
Kentlement
Sampson
Speak On Suffrage At Normal School
Professors Wemelt and Acher address Normal School exercises on woman suffrage as prudence and essential social change. Wemelt cites reform gains from women's votes and fights, while Acher notes shifts in home life and parental distance. The article also mentions Packard’s protested checks offer and Langdon 18’s new hospital plans.
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Prudence Wis
W. M. Wemelt
History Department
Normal School
Seattle
San Francisco
Wemett
R. A. Acher
Psychology
Acher
Prof
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