Two Killed and Twenty Injured In Train Wreck
Great Northern train No 1 the Oriental Limited wrecked at 10 45 Tuesday night at Crary opposite the depot. Cause uncertain with defecting frog or broken guard rail. Two dead identified as victims of a ride on the rods. Injured list includes Edgar Hilmes Beloit Wis and Mrs B I Hill Kalamazoo Mich with multiple wounds. Firefighters battled explosions from gas tanks as the smoking car crashed into a Duluth elevator. Coroner’s inquest opened to determine cause.
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Great Northern
West Pound Oriental Limited
Crary
Edgar Hilmes
Beloit
Wis
B. I. Hill
Kalamazoo
Mica
Hill Baby
L. Winetort
Grand Forks
John Kuderman
Devila Lake
Harry Mather
J. O.plant
Cavalier
Fred Saeger
Columbus
Ohio
H. Walker
Cando
Sargeant
Duluth Elevator Company
Micker
Devils Lake
Lakota
W. Gilbert Ton
Sherif McLean
Medora couple drown while fording swollen creek
In Medora North Dakota on August 22 Hart and his wife, residents of Medora, were drowned when their rig tipped while crossing Davis Creek four miles south of town. Both bodies were recovered and brought to Medora for burial. Hart had served as Medora bank cashier for ten years. his wife was the daughter of J A McGregor, former Billings County auditor. The tragedy caused great grief in the community.
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Medora
N. D
Tee Hart
Davis Creek
McGregor
Hart
J. A. McGregor
Billings County
Girls Lived Under Filthy Conditions
Judge Buttz handled juvenile court matters this week, focusing on families from Towner county and the Hansboro and Dry Lake areas. Dispositions included placement in feeble minded institutes, Fargo orphanages, Salvation Army care, and suitable foster homes, reflecting the judge’s aim to give every child the best chance and healthier start.
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Rossin
Buttz
North Dakota invites threshing outfits from Kansas and South Dakota
Bismarck N D Aug 22 W C breath commissioner of agriculture and labor says many parties in Kansas and South Dakota own threshing outfits and labor willing to move to North Dakota to work in the fields Farmers needing help or unions short of outfits may wire Commissioner Gilbreath to be connected with interested parties from the two states where crops have been burned out.
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Bismarck
N. D
Breath
Agriculture and Labor
Kansas
South Dakota
North Dakota
Gilbreath
Auto Polo Debuts in Devils Lake with Thrill Packed Show
Five participants led by Muriel Ellis arrive for an auto polo match at Chautauqua Stadium. The two hour event features drivers Coop er and Ellis tethered to cars while polo experts steer from seats as the Devils Lake band plays.
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Deyilg Lake
Northwest
London
Paris
New York
Chicago
Chautauqua Stadium
Muriel Ellis
Devils Lake
Chautauqua Park
Fargo
America
State Fair Grounds
Murre
Hilig
Marmarth Postmaster Richards to Retire
Marmarth North Dakota August 22 local note says Postmaster Richards plans retirement. Butt newly hired as assistant postmaster bought Marmarth News Co stock and fixtures from F R Richards. Richards will resume charge of the Atlas Lumber yard where he worked before becoming postmaster.
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Marmarth
N. D
Butt
F. R. Richards
Marmarth News Co
Richards
Atlas Lumber Company
Minot libelLetter writer Geo Manlin under fire in state papers
A traveling man signing as Geo Manlin sent misrepresentations about Minot to several newspapers. The Fargo Courier-News criticizes the anonymous letter as a vile libel and challenges Manlin to reveal his identity while calling for accountability and possible legal action.
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Geo. Manlin
Minot
Manlin
Man
North Dakota
Geo
Northsweat
Lightning Kills North Dakota Farmer and Horses
John Christianson a farmer six miles southwest of Wildrose Williston district was struck by lightning while guiding his horses to a barn. The horses also perished. Sheriff Erickson found the scene shortly after, taking shelter at the house during the storm.
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Williston
N. D
John Christianson
Wildrose
Erickson
Christianson
Store Safe Opened at McKenzie Post Office Site
Bismarck N C Aug 22 burglars broke the Sam Day store safe near McKenzie post office and took about 3100 in cash. An envelope with 43 dollars from the post office was found near the scene. Only a few articles missing. Two suspicious characters are in custody, with a posse scouring the area.
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Bismarck
N. C
Sam Day
McKenzie
Here
Barnes
Mrs Stotlar Summoned Sudden Death Reported
Mrs Stotlar died in Denver after ill health and the death of her child last year. Bert Stotlar, of Devils Lake, received the sad news Tuesday morning and later left for Denver. burial plans pending return of the remains to Devils Lake.
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Denver
Colorado
Bert Stotlar
Backbone of Minot Trouble Ends in Guilty Verdicts
The Minot case ends with a guilty verdict for blocking the street. LeSueur and Dor man are fined twenty five dollars and costs. others receive fines and jail terms. Nearly fifty others are sentenced in two more trials. Law and Allen face upcoming trials.
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LeSueur
Dorman
Law
Allen
Beach Will Vote On The Commission Form
Bead North Dakota August 22 The city council will let residents vote on adopting the commission form of municipal government a special election is set for September 9 in Bead.
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Beach
Bead
N.D
Stark County To Hold Its First Fair This September
Stark County will host its first county fair in Dickinson with dairy live stock grain and vegetable exhibits. Daily races and band concerts are planned. The dates are set for September 24 25 and 24 with the premium list in preparation.
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Stark County
Dickinson
N. D
Grain Grades Improve Across Harvest Regions
Harvest reports across North Dakota describe better grain grades than last year. No. 1 hard wheat is expected to be more plentiful, with threshing to start late in the week as weather allows. Regions like Forest River, Mandan, Pembina, Fargo, Minot, and Williston report strong yields and improving conditions, while some areas note lighter oats and barley.
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Lankin
Western Wales
Berthold
Morton County
John Mann
St. Anthony
C. Campbell
Pembina
Pembina County
Fargo
Ray
Wolford
Oscar Woodward
Willistoc
Williams
Harmers
Park River
Cora
Forman
Ryder
L. P. Larson
Minot
Nual
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J. G. Oliver
Davila Lake
Misa Myrtle Collinson
Bemidji
Minn
Hank Ralkenser
Cran
Cmsh
Towner County
Postmaster Richards
Lorose
William Bulzey
Wall Street
Mya
Huizar
Sta Capitol
Albanyi
D. Clayton
Alabama
Seus
Argestine Republic
Brookijo Oavy Yard
Boma Smitty
Tacoma
Wash
Conrarpmen
Worl
Pinten
Washington
Thobes & Hyen
Vite Wi
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