John A. Burbank Dakota Governor in Turbulent Era
John A. Burbank served as the fourth territorial governor of Dakota appointed after Governor Baulk. His tenure coincided with turmoil in the territory, drawing little public respect and complicating governance. General Edwin McCook, the territory’s secretary, was assassinated in Yankton during his administration. Burbank was born in 1827 and died two years ago.
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John A. Burbank
Dakota
Baulk
Burbank
Tent Territory
Edwin 8. McCook
Yankton
Teachers Examination Set For August 28 29 1908 In Williston
The next regular teachers examination will be given August 28 and 29, 1908, at school buildings in Williston and Ambrose. Those with conditional certificates from May must complete this. No permits will be issued to residents during the exam except to legalize contracts until returns arrive. Exam begins promptly at 8 30 a.m. Applicants should bring pen and ink. Mrs W C Tatem Superintendent of Schools.
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Williston
Armbrose
W. C. Tatem
Electric Bitters praised for digestive relief in San Jose
Mrs. M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California extols Electric Bitters as a superior general remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. The seller Brownell's drug store guarantees the product priced at 50 cents.
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M M Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Brownell’s
Why James Lee Got Well
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee writes her husband James Lee owed his life to Dr Kings New Discovery for his severely affected lungs. The remedy is praised for coughs and colds with the first dose giving relief. Sold under guarantee at Browells drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Browell’s
Mrs Chase Smith Endorses New Life Pills in Maine Ad
Mrs Chase Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative medicine because they are effective and gentle. The painless purifiers are sold at Brownell's drug store.
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Chase Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Brownell’s
Breeders of Clydesdales and Sheep Advertise Stock
Galloway Cattle Shropshire sheep offered by W Gibb & Sons Proprietors at Brookbank P O Ward County N I. Young stock for sale at reasonable prices with cattle and sheep on offer.
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W. Gibb & Sons
Brookbank P. O. Ward County
N. 1
Arnica Salve Fit For Sore Feet And Burns
Mr W Stone of East Portland Maine praises Bucklen arnica salve for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions and recommends it for piles. It is sold at Brownell’s Drug store with a 25 cent guarantee.
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W. Stone
East Portland
Maine
Brownell’s Drug Store
Notice of abandonment of responsibility for wife debts
To whom it may concern I refuse future debts contracted by my wife after this date. 83to Joan TESCHLER Marmon N D.
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Joan Teschler
Marmon
N. D
Stray horses, mare and colts reported missing near Medicine Lake
The notice lists several missing horses from Medicine Lake Montana, including a black mare branded 03 on the right shoulder and a gray mare branded U bar S on the left hip, with rewards offered for recovery. Also missing is a sterling silver thermometer holder with a thermometer, with rewards for return to Willis town North Dakota. A sale: 106 acres near Williston with 60 crop acres and 40 timber. Blacksmith coal available with delivery service.
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Medicine Lake
Mont
Alexa A. Moran
Cemetery
Dochterman
Willisston
N. D
Independent Candidate for County Commissioner in Williston ND
M Bartholomew announces self as independent candidate for the 4th district county commissioner seat in Williston North Dakota. He pledges to strive for a square deal for all if elected in the November 4 election, requesting support from local voters.
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M. Bartholomew
Williston
N. D
Notice for Bids for Depository District 28
The school board of district No 28 will receive sealed bids for a depository for the district funds as provided by law. Bids must be in the clerk's hands on or before September 2. Albert Heffelfinger president and Mrs N B Newman clerk publicly announce the bid. Location 2 Avoca ND.
Williston Board Seeks Bids on Lignite Coal
The Williston Special School District will accept bids for lignite coal to be delivered to the School House for the upcoming school year starting September 15 1908. Bids must state coal source wet or dry mine and be mine run, filed by September 7 1908 with a certified check of 850 to secure performance. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Education
Williston Special School
City of
Williston
E.R. Brownson
Troops Called as City Paralyzed by Rioting Night
Large forces clashed with rioters after hours of gunfire and pursuit. Soldiers in Fifth Regiment and infantry patrolled Harvard Park and surrounding blocks, with multiple assaults on drivers and guards and a dozen near misses reported in this chaotic night.
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Harvard Park
Leander Lindquist
Fifth Regiment
Thomas Richardson
Swift & Company
George Richardson
Mra
Mabel Hallam
Chicago
James
William Richardson
Tenth
Washington Streets
Ridgeway
Thirteenth
Monroe
Earl Ashley
Guy Duncan
Engineer Killed in Minnesota Switch Engine Crash
Barnesville Minn Aug 18 A Great Northern switch engine 80 miles an hour crashed into a work train near Moorhead killing Engineer Frank Goodrich of Barnesville who was found in the gangway and died instantly. Fireman Ed Murray, also of Barnesville, escaped with a bruised ankle after jumping from the window of the cab. Orders had dictated the switch engine operate between Moorhead and Barnes and watch for work train activity.
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Barnesville
Minn
Great Northern
Moorhead
Frank Goodrich
Ed. Murray
Ask
Barnes
Woman Dragged by Rake Near Kulm
Avilngton Aug. 18 Lydia Mueller, daughter on her father farm near Kulm, was dragged a quarter mile by the teeth of a bug rake she drove. The rake struck a rock, throwing her from the seat into the teeth. Her clothing tore, body bruised and cut, team moved into row. she is expected to recover.
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Avilngton
Mies
Lydia Mueller
Kulm
Fire destroys enginehouse and four locomotives at Minnedosa
Winnipeg dispatch reports four engines and the enginehouse burned at Minnedosa on the Canadian Pacific Yorkton branch. The blaze started in an engine under repair and also consumed the freight office rolling stock and elevators. Mutineers join Aborigines in Konghau.
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Winnipeg
Man
Minnedosa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Yorkton
Twin City Markets Polls and Local Vibe
Fragmentary notes reference polls and market activity in Twin City with unclear names and terms. The readable text hints at local events or opinions but lacks coherent details to identify persons organizations or precise dates.
French Naval Disaster Aboard Couronne Kills Six
Toulon reports six men dead and 18 injured after a 164 millimeter breech explosion on the gunner school ship Couronne off Les Balins O Hyeres. Recruits were receiving instruction when the breech blew out, injuring turret personnel and causing two amputations. This is the third fatal accident on Couronne in 16 months, with earlier deaths in 1907 and 1908 on other guns. The Couronne, laid down 1861 and commissioned 1898, carries a crew of 22.
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Toulon
Couronne
Les Baling O'Hyeres
Couronnea
Famous tunnel builder Higbee dies in Colorado accident
Col Aug 13 Charles Higbee, aged 52, renowned tunnel builder, was killed near Glenwood Springs when a derrick broke and a guy wire struck him. He constructed 49 major tunnels and reportedly set speed records on the Simpson tunnel in Italy and planned the Tennessee Pass tunnel on the Denver Rio Grande.
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Charles
Highoo
Shoshone
Im Central Colorado Power Company
Glenwood Springs
Higbee
Simpson
Italy
Four Chicagoans drown in Wisconsin river accident
A Wisconsin river pleasure launch capsized Thursday afternoon near Kilbourn drowning four Chicago residents Mabel Ward Mrs W G Heath and HB Pfeil and his son Ralph In Parsons Kansas Stuart Huntley 75 died by his own hand after robbery and family estrangement In Milwaukee an insurance man William Q Hinz 21 drowned bathing in the Smoky Hill river In Lincoln Nebraska William Lush shot his wife after she did not speak enough and attempted suicide The Evans faction Tillman named Nashville governor candidate by acclamation in Tennessee Knights of Pythias to hold next convention in Milwaukee
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Kilbourn
Wis
Wisconsin
Chicago
Mabel Ward
W. G. Heath
HB. G. Pfeil
Ralph
Parsons
Kan
Stuart Huntley
California
Decatur
Los Angeles
Lincoln
Neb
William Lush
Woman leaps from burning home as daughter escapes fire
Maddened by flames Mrs. Fannie Dudovite of 580 Ten Street fled through a window with her ten year old Eva while the kitchen fire consumed the home. J. O Connor entered the blaze to rescue the baby in a burning carriage. both mother and rescuers suffered burns in the effort.
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Paul
Fannie Dudoyite
Ten Street
Eva
Leavis
J. O'Connor
Dudovite
Stepmother Arrested in Death Case at Derrick
Devils Lake N D Aug 16 Mrs Mary Wright of Derrick Ramsey county was arrested and jailed on a charge of causing the death of her sixteen year old stepdaughter Ben Cox by carbolic acid placed in her food. Authorities suspect jealousy over attentions from a young man whose name is not disclosed. Bennix Cox was found dead at Mrs Wrights home Tuesday and a search inquiry followed.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Mary Wright
Derrick
Ramsey County
Ben Cox
Wright
Bennix Cox
Train Held Up Near Spokane by Bandits
Spokane August 15 a bandit raid blocked the Northern Pacific west bound passenger train near Trent nine miles east of Spokane. The enginemen were forced out and the mail car and locomotive were uncoupled and run to Yard- Jey city outskirts. A special police train has been sent to the scene. it is unclear how much loot was taken.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacifico
Trent
Jealousy suspect in timber murder near Dpearfieh
William Dunn, accused of killing Samuel Frederickson after a jealous dispute over a girl, waited in the timber near Dpearfieh as investigators paused before pursuing him. The case unfolds as authorities search for the suspect who may remain at large for days.
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Dpearfieh
William Dunn
Samuel Frederickson
Sioux Falls Segment Promotes State Fair Exhibits
Gov Johnson announces August 16 and September 9 events for the South Dakota state fair. Beginning with 7 counties, exhibits will cover space and practical displays. Thirty five Sioux Falls manufacturers and representative interests commit to showcase city products. Gov John A Johnsen will speak on September 9.
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Johnson VII
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Jom A. Johnsen
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Tecand Avena
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Henry Keltner
Williston, N. D
E. B. Link
4Th Street
N. Dak
Brownell Drug Co
Mia St
Wise
Wilson's Grove
E. C. Tooley
Bruegger Merc. Co
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Bina
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Farmer
Falla Prom
Hongkong
Konghau
Wu Caow
Kwang Tung
Inaccessible Mountains
Twin City Markets
Sreceh
Recruita
Charles E. Hi,dent
Jane
Col
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Tillman
Nashville
Tenn
George N. Tillman
Davidson County
Tennessee
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Supreme Assembly
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Colorado
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Plymouth
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Dt. Joseph
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Minneapolia
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Horele Meccue
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