Adlai Stevenson Dies in Chicago at 83
Adlai Ewing Stevenson former vice president under Cleveland and 1908 Democratic presidential candidate died after months of illness in a Chicago hospital last Saturday. Born October 23, 1835 in Kentucky, he built a long public career including service as first assistant postmaster general and later as Illinois governor candidate, with three children at his bedside. He was a central Democratic figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
Cleveland
Chicago
Adlai Ewing Stevenson
Presiland
William Bryan
Illinois
Chas
Deneen
Christian County
Kentucky
Bloomington
Ilinois University
Canter
College
Danville
Tucky
Joe Blackburn
Collge
Lewis W. Green
Press dispute over slander and local politics in Richland county
The Fargo Courier-News faces a libel backlash from the Commercial Club over a critical editorial. A committee examined its source claims, privately admitting error but with no public retraction. The piece denounces Richland county, defends others, and questions the editor’s enforcement of state laws. Local business houses will close Saturday afternoon for a King roads meeting at city hall per Board of Trade.
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Fargo
Courier-News
Mich
Land
L.b.hanna
Govnor
Richland County
Satan
Cass County
Burdick
L. B. Hanna
Hanna
King Roads
Board OF Trade Committee
Advertised List of Names and Firms for Notice
A fragmented excerpt lists individuals and firms including Wahpston W D Post Nene Sunesta Ana Hanson Mrs Halvor Mary Olson Mabie Olson Miss Ata Cusick Patriel Farmers Elevator Co Farinn gton trannell J H Harrington D B Johnson Andrew Lloyd Rex Luke Kenneth G2 Eyman Chas D Marshall Ba Osly IK Gedek Gaur h Torgenson W Yadner Frank. The notice requests callers to say advertised and provide the list date.
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Hanson
Mrs. Halvor
Mary, Olson
Mabie
Olson
Miss Ata Cusick
Patriel Farmers’ Elevator Co
Farinngton
Trannell
J. H
Harrington
Johnson
Andrew
Lloyde
Rex
Luke
Kenneth
Patterson arrival managers in the United States show
Patterson arrival managers in the United States describe headquarters at Paola Kansas with a large farm, sidetracks, and facilities to care for lions and an elephant. The winter overhaul rebuilt the entire show including thirty cars. The outfit appears resplendent in fresh paint and varnish and is well drilled, with events at Walpeton from June 22 to 27.
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Patterson
United States
Paola
Kansas
Walpeton
Burglary at Hankinson and Kulberg Store
Thieves forced the Hankinson and Kulberg shop door using a stake from a nearby show grounds and robbed goods valued around 8600.10 to 8700. The plunder included about forty gold watches, watch charms, other jewelry, four suits, suitcases, hats, and more. An electric street light shone near the door as the break occurred. no clues were found and police alerted nearby authorities.
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Hanksbourth
Ein & Kulberg
Hankinson
Children’s Day Programs Delight Congregations
Despite steady rain both churches in the city filled with attentive listeners for Children’s Day programs. The children of Congregational and IF churches displayed careful training and gave a delightful Children’s Hour to all present.
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Ldren
Parker Sees Mental Flaws in Moderates Patriotism
Former presidential candidate Judge Alton B. Parker addressed a female graduating class critiquing what he called a radical lapse in mental processes among Moderates or a fading patriotism. He condemned a retired leader for proposing a military receivership over coal mines amid a strike, suggesting such actions would be impeachable if enacted, though he framed them as unconstitutional and lawless.
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Dpy
Alton B. Parker
United States
Episcopal Church Noti Dates Service Next Sunday
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 0:30 a. m. Sunday School at 11:30 a. m. All are cordially invited.
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Episcopal Church
NOTI
Barley and Insurance Co Annual Meeting Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Richland Co will hold its annual meeting at Barney on Friday, June 26, 1914 at 2 o'clock p m for electing four directors for the ensuing year and transact such produce business as may come. The agenda mentions grain market items and dairy products prices including butter and creamery.
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Home Mutual Insurance Co
Richland Co
Barney
Graduation Exercises Drawn But Lacking Spark This Year
Graduation exercises were held with the usual ceremony and dignity yet observers noted a waning visual flair and stage presence among speakers and performers. The event featured several seniors addressing the crowd, with faculty applauding and schools marking the milestone despite a muted celebratory atmosphere.
Commencement Exercises Highlight 1914 Schools
A fair sized audience attended both schools closing exercises marking a successful year. The program included an orchestra, an invocation, and speeches on domestic economy, modern chemistry, model schools, business education, and cultural training. Diplomas were presented by President Smith as Helen Hill delivered the valedictory.
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Mr. Sewrey
Lucy Kraemer
P ‘Theodore Zeyher
Ftv
Helen Hill
Smith
Old Settlers Reunion Week at Wyndmere Schedule
The notice lists events for Friday including a 3:00 parade led by the band and ball teams, a 4:30 horse race, street sports and a potato sack race, a 9:00 street carnival with Danes at the opera house, and musical performances by Gaferilla's orchestra. Saturday features morning music, a business session and addresses by G Forbes Ian Morgan Mall Lynch H J Arnold, a 1:30 address by A G Diver, a 3:00 parade to Dall park, 4:30 running horse races, and a dance at the opera house.
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H. J. Hagen
Wyndmere
W. E. Maddock
Forbes
Ian Morgan
Mall Lynch
H. J. Arnold
A. G. Diver
Ton
Geo. van Arnam
Dall Park
Wendmereys
Wahpeton Indian
Richland
Opera House
Tragic Railroad Accident Claims J. A. Se Nine Near Gwinner
A northbound freight train struck J. A. Se Nine about a mile west of Gwinner on Tuesday forenoon, killing him instantly. He owned a drug store in Gwinner and was about 55, described as tall and strong, with a son from a previous marriage now under care of his second wife. His body was badly bruised but not mutilated, and it was taken to Gwinner station for safekeeping before relatives were notified.
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N. P
Oakes
J. A. Senine
Gwinner
Boutor G
Theody
Sitle
Fargo
Beathune
Winnipes
Can Ada
South Dakota
Lee Nominated in Minnesota Primary Strong GOP Win
Returns from Tuesday’s Minnesota primary show Lee with a clear lead over Eber Hart in the Republican race. Democratic results are tight with Lawler likely candidate for Attorney General and Manahan a competitive figure in Wilkin County precincts. Peterson and Lee hold state senate positions.
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Minnesota
Wee
Eber Hart
Lawler
Manahan
Lyndon
Interstate Commerce and federal authority reaffirmed
The text asserts federal supremacy over interstate commerce, stating states cannot regulate in ways that interfere with federal rules. It argues the Supreme Court confirms constitutional limits, preserves state powers, and upholds the Interstate Commerce Commission’s broad but not exclusive jurisdiction over railway rates.
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Hughes
al Hison
United States
Supreme Court Division
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Head of a Great Nation Drives Advertising Locally
A city business leader praises steady, aggressive advertising in local papers as a key to profit. He notes that during good or bad times his business keeps advancing and never yields, implying a disciplined approach to marketing and growth.
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Igs
Minnesota Flood Devastates Ditch Area Northeast of Breckenridge
Flooding from a breached state ditch caused extensive property damage in the Breckenridge area. Readings describe the floodwaters as more destructive than fire, with fields and growing grass ruined. Local notes mention Ida KG, Wahpeton officials, and a new post office contract awaiting excavation work. Six vagrants were arrested, with the mere vagabond charge recorded.
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Breckenridge
Wine Hood
Ohio
Indiana
Aliss
Ida KG
Biz Sandy
Powrie
Vagran
Niractor Schuler
Il Holy Ethel
Storms Cause Widespread Damage in Hankinson and Surrounding Areas
A Saturday storm battered Hankinson and nearby Clare City causing extensive property damage including a church, chimney collapse, and many shingles and debris along streets. Damages ran into thousands with structures shifted from foundations and several blocks affected. In other news, a federal court in Pars NP granted a $3,300 verdict to William Sulph of Wyndmere in a not fully clear domestic case context.
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Hankinson
Clare City
Wiliam Sulph
Wyndmere
Pars NP Railway
Roth
Monday Special Train Schedule North County Readers
Readers in the northern part of the county are invited to a special train over the Great Northern road. The schedule lists outbound times from Kindred and intermediate stops to Wahpeton, with a return departure from Wahpeton at 9:00 p.m. via a stopping pattern through intermediate points.
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Wahpeton
Walcott
Colfax
Pitcairn
Dwight
M. Slotten
Villa Clash Over North Mexican Command and Cabinet Roles
Reports from Carranza's offices in North Mexico suggest a rift with General Villa over control of the military zone and public service appointments. Telegraphs indicate Villa disputes responsibility for Juarez treasury department affairs while Nazario Villa’s agents face arrests as Carranza seeks to regulate railways and civil appointments under central authority.
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Villa
Mexico
Chis
Carranza
Juarez
Niagara
Yel Bonilla
Rexion
Carrén
Era
Mexico City
Jia
Ts Natera
Nazera
Gas Ranza
Fonital
Pres
Real estate transfers and city sheriff accompany mayor to James Town
Gilbert F. Ekre transfers to Anetta Ek fre S 1-2 of SELIG 1813650 for 82200. A wife to Ola SW ISi of NAW, 8360. Ainricht & wife to Aus usta TL. Winnelots 108 1 bik fu Hani 2937.50. August L. Wipperman and Forman Jr et al to SW odo 10132254 Springer. Young Cal 132-59 86000. C. Fe. Springer Bradley and husband to Ralph Helmer part bike 39 E. Wyndmere 950. Hanson and wife to NET C of NWP De F Banter and wife et al 0 Goldstein lots 9 & 10 bike Maniador 500. G Wattles and wife to J S Lathrop SW 1-431-134-52 84. Clara Gully and husband to John Forester lot 2 DIK 37-130-51 81.475. Edson A. Aspinwall and wife to Sarah B. McMichael lot 9 DIK 32 OT Wahpeton 1600. Eden mayor of this city hag in eouty. Sheriff McMichael and rank Benda accompany him to James sown today.
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Seal Estate
Gilbert F. Ekre
Anetta
SELIG
Ola
Isi
Naw
Ainwicht & Wife
Winnelots
John Forester
Edson A. Aspinwall
Sarah B. McMichael
T. Wahpeton
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