New Trial Granted in Major Murphy Case in North Dakota
Supreme Court reversed conviction in State v Major John S Murphy and granted a new trial. Murphy, a Ward County figure formerly an Indian Agent and long political contributor, faced alleged forged road tax receipts. Case centered on venue and potential political motives. Also noted are community talks, teachers meetings, and various local notices.
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Supreme Court of
Major John S. Murphy
North Dakota
Major Murphy
Sentor Ward
Berthold Agency
Legisature
Ward Country
Se County
Major
W. 8. Lauder
Supreme Court
District Court
Engerud
Murphy
McKenzie, McCumber, Hansbrough & Co
Murphey
Lauder
Foreign Born and Homestead Act Referenced in North Dakota Report
A 1905 law passage is noted with North Dakota leading in foreign born residents and universities. The report lists fifteen year data on foreign born students and parents across many countries and cites homestead law implications for those affected by prior entries and forfeitures.
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Switzerland
Finand
United States
Norway
Canada
Iceland
England
Scotland
Gerad
France
Austria
Denmark
India
North Dakota
Union
State University of
Sui
Sweden
Germany
Lincoln, Roosevelt, Taft clash in party stands
A column contrasts how Lincoln stood for principle with today’s leaders. It critiques Roosevelt’s elusive stance and Taft’s position, arguing the Republican Party’s direction remains debated as Taft and Roosevelt are weighed against Lincoln’s legacy. The piece cites New York Journal of Commerce and Grafted News and Times.
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Taft
Michigan
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Lincon
W.H. Taft
Republican Party
Roosvelt
Country Dads Tax Meeting Set for Fargo Courthouse
One of the state’s key meetings on taxation is planned for March 5 and 6 at the Cass county courthouse in Fargo. The gathering was organized by county commissioners with C. C. Willie of Sawyer Wardcountry serving as secretary of the temporary group formed in the northwest part of the state.
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Black
Baptist
Feirmount
The
County Teachers’ Association
Summit District
Chas. A. Robinson
Fairmount Village
Mise Baker
Miss McKenzie
Wahpeton
William Jeaninge Bryan
Buffalo
Iever
Cass Country Courtouse
Fargo
C. C. C. Willie
Sawyer
Wardcountry
National Civic Federation plans Chicago delegation hearings
A twenty five member Chicago delegation from the National Civic Federation will attend public hearings before the Judiciary Committees on March 6. The group aims to push changes in anti-trust laws to permit what it calls harmless combinations, including railroad and labor contracts, with Republicans backing a business friendly show of support before advancing the bills.
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National Civic Federation
Chicago
Judiciary Committees
Railroads
Congress
Senator La Follette rails at railroad control in 1900s debate
The piece portrays Senator La Follette claiming seventy six men hold 21600 directorships directing major bus and railroad sectors while accusing Republicans of conspiring to keep him out of the next convention. It also promotes Dr Shoop Restorative for nerve weakness and health claims with a Racine Wisconsin address.
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la Follette
Local loan offers and coal delivery ads in Wahpeton
A notice promotes real estate loans on city or farm property by Louis Fluclman of Wahpeton North Dakota with second mortgage options. It also advertises McCulloch Robinson Lumber Co offering increased storage for winter coal and wood, listing Hard Coal Sunday Creek Hocking Zenith Lump Zeigler Pocahontas coke, plus prompt delivery services.
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Louis Flucelman
Wahpeton
N.D
McCulloch & Robinson Lumber Co
Zenith
Zeigler
Farm Loan and Insurance Offer Urges Applicants
An advertisement invites farmers to apply for large farm loans with easy terms and low interest rates. It also promotes fire and tornado insurance coverage through six strong insurance companies.
Kidney Disease Warning Ad From Wahpeton
An early 20th century plea warns Wahpeton residents that kidney disease progresses quietly and urges using Doan's Kidney Pills. Endorsed by E A Getchell of Wahpeton and sold by Keen's drug store, the ad cites backache, headaches, nervousness and urinary troubles as symptoms treated by the product. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as the U.S. agents.
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Bright
Doan
Wahpeton
E. A. Getchell
4Th St
N. D
Dean
Keen's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doane
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Washington, D. C
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Ireland
Finland
Wales
Bohemia
Holland
Rossin
Rouman
Isle of Man
Senate
New York Journal of Commerce
Republican Congress
Luger and Tobacco Trust
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