Wiliston Baseball Team Set for Local Season Opener
The Wiliston team boosts confidence under manager T. & McKay with J. W. Jackson as captain. Nut arrives to direct team movements as the season opens May 1 against White River. Home games include Shinley June 2 and Spring Brook June 28, with a schedule looping through Tioga and Tioga, Ray, Wheelock, and White Earth.
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Gay Paslov Williston
Wilston
Nish
Breenan
Nach
Ure Battery
Hall Fron
T. & McKay
J. W. Jackson
Nut
McKay
Dee
Mondak
Shinley
Springbrook
Ray Jaly
Wheeock
Tioga
Ray
Wheelock
Monduk
Stanley
Attempted Swindle In Ambrose Linked To Noted Fugitives
The Ambrose week issue reports two men Lars week one and Bill Hul bert as suspects in a liquor fueled swindle targeting J J O'Brien. They allegedly induced the old man to sign a quit claim to his farm, but authorities and local officials blocked the scheme. The incident led to nullification of the deed and warnings of further attempts in the township.
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Ambrose Sensman
Lars
Fouer
Elaine
Ambrose Sdohn Roche
Crosby
Traperial
Wodel Bond
Bill Hulbert
Portal
J.J. O'Brien
Jimmie Joe
Jimmie
Ambrose
Imperial
Westmaster McKoane
Nelson
Citizens Bank
Williston Land Office
Rocke
Building in a Hole: House Drops Into Shaft Near City Hall
A Phoenix company construction job east of the city hall caused a house to drop 20 feet into a shaft after a rock and timber collapse. Five workers were beneath the building, two narrowly escaping, as the kitchen structure toppled into the pit and wrecked ham soup and eggs. The shaft measures about 100 feet square with a central hoisting shaft for tunnel work under the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Company
J. G. Davidson
Will Owsley
The State Attorneys Meeting in Grand Forks
North Dakota state attorneys will meet in Grand Forks on May 21 with Governor Burke and State's Attorney Wineman likely in attendance. Auditors also convene at the same time for a joint session with the attorneys. Local attorneys and prominent barristers are expected to attend.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks
Burke
Wineman
Visiting Japanese General Arrives by Steamer Abi Mary at Jamestown
Viconia with a khaki uniformed party of Japanese military officers arrives on the Abi Mary in Jamestown en route to a town exposition. They are greeted at the wharf with addresses and a parade band, with officials from Vieiting Japanese Fran Sei fie and local leaders in attendance. The general plans to depart Seattle for Japan at the end of May.
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Uipecial Guarda
Ohta
Yoshida
Suisty Pean Varavencit
Aks
Ritatay Ter
Toew
Asxen
Whith
Government Hall Jug
Cons Hisamiden
Seattle
Japan
State of North Dakota v Governor over contempt ruling
Supreme court files opinion in case State of North Dakota versus Governor W Newton on appeal from Willams county district court. Contempt citation based on information and belief affidavit for liquor nuisance injunction violation. Court rules such affidavit is insufficient to support constructive contempt and jurisdiction. revokes order and dismisses proceedings. dissent notes in Spalding.
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Supreme Court
State of
North Dakota
Gov
W. Newton
District Court of
Willams County
Newton
Williston
Svlliams County
Humune Tion
Ujit
Eit
Et Mae
Divinic Court
Fiatte Tme
Trat, Palda & Burke
Minot
Lauder
Wahpeton
van R. Brown
Williams County
Fisk
Morgan
District Court
Spalding
The Complaint Clerk Who Changed a Store
Marian Mooree, a sharp applicant with a plan, confronts Richard Burnside about the complaint department’s poor treatment of customers. The store head reveals his frustrations with staff and his wish to improve conditions, while Marian asserts her readiness to work and restore order, reshaping the department and his outlook.
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Luis
Mirian
Marian
Maine
Richard Burnvide
Hogski
Marian Macron
Magemine
Mayne
Richard Burnside
Guiahed
Barnalde
Marlin Moeree
Burnside
Kellie
Barnes
Richard Tawi
Ani
Meranda
Mr Barnes
Pownall
Macro
Win
Tieh
Romaide
Mitton
Jimmy
Howard
Iater Macian
Bornside
Pasm
Mr. Barnes, Sr
Mall
Richard Barnaide
Venus and the christening tale from a memory tale
An anecdotal mix of humorous and curious prejudices about names and religion. A Dean Burgon cameo argues over the goddess name Venus while a rural Irish woman jokes about an old gentleman and glasses. The piece blends social quirks with light courtly satire.
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Venus
Payn
Dean Burgon
Vanus
Unclear fragmentary text about wages and plans
Fragmentary reader note discussing salary, a second girl, telephone and piano, and painting. Details are inconsistent and difficult to interpret from the garbled input.
Washington as a Fireman and Fire Company Member
Washington served in Philadelphia fire circles as a member of the Friendship Fire Company, organized in 1774. He attended fires in Alexandria, helped extinguish blazes, and later sent a small engine to the Friendslip company before leaving for Boston Heights. A notable incident near the market shows him urging gentlemen to take charge and leaping from his horse to operate the engine.
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Kentship Fire Company
George Washington
Friendship Fire Company
Alexandrin
Washington
Philw.delphin
Philadelphin
Gibbs
Sun
Boston Heights
Friendado Company
Tires
Alexandria
Iklig
Nelson
WOMAN AND THE LAW Through the Ages and Changes
The article surveys gender legal history, noting that fifty to sixty years ago wives were legally bound to their husbands. Women could not will property without permission, owed their husband’s income, and faced paternal control over children. It cites reforms and court decisions and includes anecdotes on ethics and social attitudes toward women and guardianship.
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North Carolupreme
Supreme Court of Pedicature
England
Benge
Jess
Thackeray's Frugal End Reflects Generous Geniality
The author William Makepeace Thackeray, famed for wit and wealth, died poor despite earnings. His friend John Leech found him in his study, writing and sighing at routine labor, suggesting a holiday with his daughters. Thackeray did not reply, then emptied his coin receptacles before resuming his seat.
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Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray
John Teech
Leech
Wrest
Soo Railway appoints Schult as assistant general manager
Soo Railway announces the appointment of Schult, a veteran executive long with the company, as assistant general manager. Schult rose from clerk to chief clerk to HK Pennington, later becoming superintendent of the Guaranty building and now to broader duties with Soo.
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St Pak Mb. Miy
Daitiant
Mingeapolia
Schutt Hs
Schult
Uerahiona
Mn Schult
Soo
Chin? Clark
Pennington
View Dent Aid Xenert Amanager
Soo Tiemevert
Atti Cox
Guaranty Building
Sehntters
Tree Planting Advice For North Dakota Farms
Agricultural college guidance urges planting shelter belts with hardy trees. News urges rows of soft maples only as accents, recommends hackberry Carolina poplar and cottonwood in moderation, warns against thick groves. Nurseries offer trees at two to four dollars per thousand, roots must not dry, and farms should dedicate five to twenty acres to growing trees for windbreaks, fuel, and landscape.
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Tit, Worst
The
Agricultoral College
Plindice
North Dakota
Oil Strike at Denbigh in North May 6 Report
Residents near Denbigh report indications of oil after well diggers found signs during drilling. Standard Oil representatives and prospectors are on site as leases are signed and drills operate in multiple locations. The area lies along a coal stratus dip, fueling a growing local boom drawing people from nearby towns.
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Denbigh
Noth
Standard Oil Company
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