Hitchcock named secretary of the interior replacing Bliss
Cleveland December 2 reports confirm Ethan A. Hitchcock appointed and confirmed as secretary of the interior in place of resigned Bliss. Hitchcock, current U S ambassador to Russia, previously headed Pittsburg Glass Co of St Louis. Separately the Standard Oil probe advances with Attorney General Moanett taking depositions just before a Supreme Court order. Witnesses include Edward O Hearn who says 18 boxes moved from the front office to the warehouse before Thanksgiving.
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the Interior
Bliss
Hitchcock
Russia
Pittsburg Glass Company
St. Louis
Cleveland, O
Standard Oil
Genen Moanett
Supreme Court
Bee
Harry C. Magon
Edward O'Hearn
Standard Ne Company
Satscky
Confron
Stu Sea
Relentless Publisher Note Ends Subscription Pursuit
A city gentleman, targeted by a persistent book subscription agent, finally escapes purchase. After repeated refusals, the agent leaves a long note claiming Providence and mysterious resolve, threatening no real danger yet displaying eccentric rhetoric about fate and the forest queen.
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Baltimore News
Male dolls show varied styles amid five percent male share
The article notes males make about five percent of the doll population with many models able to pass as either sex. It describes sailor dolls in white flannel, Little Lord Fauntleroy types, a farmer boy with suspenders and straw hat, harlequin figures, Santa Clauses, and negro boys. Pairs like bride and bridegroom or Uncle Sam and Liberty are sold, with prices from 25 cents to five dollars for sailor boys.
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Lord Fauntleroys
Uncle Sam
New York Sun
Unbelievable Growth Claim From German Professor
London Tit-Bits reports professor Schwinck of Stuttgart claims a mix of potash and albumen causes rapid growth in plants and calves. He allegedly plants cabbages in red earth and injects the concoction into newborn calves, promising full cabbage growth and calf enlargement by evening.
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London
Scuinck
Stuttgart
Germany
Patatars
Sehinek
Great Northern unveils faster coast train and Montana Pacific express
The Great Northern plans new westbound service starting Jan 1 with an express to the coast, the Great Northern Limited, linking with Milwaukee’s fast train to St Paul at 7:50 am. Travel time to Seattle and other coast points drops about five hours. running time near 60 hours and average speed about 32 mph over nearly 2000 miles. A lighter, fully vestibuled train will include sleeping and dining cars and make fewer stops. A second Montana Pacific express will depart St Paul and Minneapolis at 8:20 pm daily, slower with more local stops, routing through the Glacier region to Spokane and Seattle.
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Woanad
Great Northern Limited
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Seattle
Montana Pacific Expresa
St. Pantato Pom
Minchenpolis
Montant Holts Wid
Mayes
Kootenai
Session opens with proposed laws to track
The legislature will soon commence and readers are urged to follow proposed laws. The Bargo Forum promises inside access and updates in the daily issue of his paper sent to subscribers from now through the session’s close. Submit orders to Che Byram in Burgo, North Dakota.
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Bargo Forum
Che Byram
Burgo
N.D
Special Offer for Readers of Williston Graphic and Free Press
An advertisement notes a valued 1809 year book and an acyclopaedi for readers. It claims over 35 000 copies of the 18ts issue sold at 25 each and calls readers to see further particulars in another page of the issue.
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Williston Graphic
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
Williston
Detroit
F Press
Ant Encyelopedia
Anid
Mintion Otter
Eagles
GALL
anUige
Liscom
G Markell Tins Opens Photograph Gallery on Main Street
Just opened in the Joe Brown building the G Markell Tins Photograph Gallery invites callers seeking photographic services. The space, described as ready to receive patrons, resides on Main Street in the city’s business area.
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Joe Brown
Main St
Tye
All Work Guaranteed Orrino County Tax Notice 1898
The Williston North Dakota county treasurer notifies that 1898 real property taxes are due and penalties accrue for delinquency. Personal property taxes become delinquent March 1 with 5 percent penalty plus 1 percent monthly interest. Delinquent taxes are listed for collection by the sheriff. Notice of sale of real property will be published in November with sale on the first Tuesday in December. Redeemable within three years.
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Orrino County
Traascrer
Wilstaus Counry
Williston
N. D
Avia Noylow
County Treasurers Notice of Taxes Due 1898 Levy
County treasurer lists tax levies for 1898 including general purposes and specific funds. Details include state and county taxes, school districts, and poll taxes. totals indicate overall tax levy and revenue projections for the year.
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Ouesune
Dela
Nessun
Grivnell School
Bishan Ano
Williams County Sealed Proposals for Bridge Wands
Sealed proposals are invited for the purchase of Williams County Wands for a steel Williston bridge over the Little Muddy River. Proposals open at the County Auditor’s office in Williston. Bid amounts range from three thousand dollars to five hundred dollars per wand with seven year terms and six percent interest. The county reserves the right to reject all proposals.
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Williams County
Wands
Waston
Little Muddy River
Williston
Wald
Milter
Williams
Uelock P. Ao
Wallistony
Rona
Counte
C. A Bkyast
Sealed Proposals For Little Shaithy River Bridge
Sealed proposals are invited for constructing a siphon wagon bridge across the Little Shaithy River. Bids must be received by the county auditor on Sunday 7. The bridge dimensions include thirty feet clear length and features at each end. Proposals require a bid security and performance bond. The county commissioners reserve the right to reject any bid.
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Shaihty
Cony
Mutt
Sunniey 7
Mimenedons
Lin
Seetton
Norgy
Isil
Williston
Onder
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