Williston Lynching Probed After Prisoner Mob Action
Dramatic Williston lynching unfolds as Elena Culbertson, a condemned murderer, is dragged from the jail by masked assailants. He is hanged from a bridge rope after a failed attempt by officials to defend the prisoner. Witnesses report brutal treatment and a tense mob scene surrounding the Dillon family case.
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Whltston
Dee Elena Culbertson
D. C
Dillon
Culbertson
Culvertson
James_ Johnson
Williston
Hrickson
Burdick
Raney
Sherif Brickesonstig
Saya
Hha
Gary
Mira
Ray
Gordiey
Gulbértson
Tony
Rothers Play Poker Girl Defeated Man Jevopes With Prize
A dramatic incident unfolds as a man named George is accused of eloping with a poker playing woman after an evening that led to a contested prize. Police investigate reports of a missing pair believed to have fled to Canada.
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Rothers
Jevopes
Eastern Star Holds Big Lodge Banquet and Officer Installations
Last evening the Eastern Star held a large meeting with a ceremony in which Mrs A M Powell installed officers and directed the works. Worthy Matron Mrs John Melani and others were praised for their service. a banquet followed the work and a past matron received a jewel for faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Easter Star
A.M. ‘Powell
Calla i
iTynk
Mars
Au M. Powell
Eastern Star
John Melani
Worthy
PiltronmaiMr
Blinah
Bether
Rey Smythe
Marthé
Mitchell
Medm
vGy
Tang Nimmo
Mre
Geo. Rodenbach
Collinsos
Marshil—Mra
Jens
Byne
Isima Miller
Wash
Jukvally
Imre
Geo
Justgenayas
May drop charge in murder case in Williston district court
A murder case in Williston moves toward dropping a charge as the defendant pleads not guilty. trial set for Dickinson, with prior damaging evidence or circumstantial details discussed at a meeting. Prosecutor McCurdy secured a separate verdict against the city of Pickin for $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N.D
Gordon
Antelope
Richaritan
Dickinson
Con Elect
Distriet Court
Taskinseng
McCurdy
Pickin
Regal
Alyudidie
Gita
Wolirt
Elks Open City to Community Visitors Today
An Elks event opens the city to visitors with a ceremonial key handover and welcome remarks. Local officials, organizers, and residents anticipate a day of tours, activities, and community fellowship highlighting civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Tenney Named State Agent for Montana Insurance Firm
A. Tenney, noted for building insurance work in the region, is transferred to Montana at year’s start as state agent for Montana Mutual Life Insurance. He will head in Billings with strong ties to the Montana field and a record of top ranking. Several local residents congratulate the Tenney family on the move while community members share well wishes and note nearby activities.
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A. Tenney
New York
Multial Life Tnadtance
Montana
Monthatte
Tyapey
Uistate
Billings
Mont
Shetropolia
Nouney
Devilk Lake
Billingston
Hmiber
Tenney
Barthel
Starkweather
Bosworth
Mercy
Sire Bosworth
B.iBaumearten
Baresville
Mit
Dias
Wnt. Dowtey
Flint Avenue
Med
Powneys
Fin Bairnesville
Four Men Escape Jail And Recapture Efforts Clash
Four men escaped from jail in Weahyetom ND on December 19. They broke a window, welded a door, and fled with Molin Bradley and Joy McGlynn later recaptured. Arthur Bates and John Greaton remained at large as authorities pursued leads with a posse.
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Weahyetom
Artur Bates
John Greaton
Charsad
Joy McGlynn
Molin ‘Bradly
Siw
Elty
M¢ Glynn
Bradley
Bates
Breslon
Datke
Allegations of Alienation in Misdirected Affection Trial
In a North Dakota case at Tamextown a husband accuses his wife of alienating his affections through alleged improper relations with a Minneapolis dentist. The trial features testimony from Mrs Wallince and several witnesses, with debate over intent and accusations of intervention in the marriage. Local residents and students are named among attendees and observers as the case advances.
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Tamextown
N. D
Hunter
Minneapolis
William’ Wallace
Wallace
Cabé
Tory Fate
Tor
Wetlace
Abtek
Wallince
NASA
Slater
iMray
Society Engaged In New Idea for Farm Families
A community meeting led by Col Kell plans to organize farm families at their hall with aim to start farming in the locality. Mrs Hussey sang with piano by Kia Taicheon Wak, served by a ladies committee including Mesdames Fiumerfell, Dacley, Kelly, Brewarly, Wickert, and Miss Mayme Huesgen. A public meeting is set for the first Tuesday in disui jean, inviting church members and foresters from neighboring towns for installation and initial New members.
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Jom
Kell
Ites
NH Huesgey
Pol
Kia Dangtter
Mise Mayne Taicheon Wak
Webster
Girske
Starkweather
Crary
Penn
New Bethel Evangelical Free Church Dedicated on Sabbath
A new Bethel Evangelical Free Church basement was dedicated Sunday afternoon after an Evangelical mission meeting that drew clergy and delegates from across the state. Rev Bo F. Josephson of Cooperstown and Rev Wulfstad delivered sermons, with opening and dedication prayers by local pastors. Collections raised over $200.
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Bethel Evangelich Free Church
Tie State
Bo F. Josepheson
Cooperstown
Nérmon
Wulfstad
G. Barstow
Witchville
Winnipeg
Canada
Mills
C. Carlson
Churchs Ferry
Bethel
PIGGER MUST SERVE TIME IN JAIL NOW
Peter Seharite, convicted in Morton County years ago of pigging, must serve the county jail. The Supreme Court denied Selvants writ of certiorari, sustaining the original sentence. The decision upholds the judge’s judgment while noting issues in the appeal and distributing reactions among local legal figures.
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Bismarck
N. D
Peter Seharite
Morton
Supreme’ Court
Goan Raised by Ramsey County Students Prizes Awarded
J. S. Kirk and Henry Hale will judge Ramsey county corn grown by school children this summer. They will select eight youngsters who win a trip to Fargo to attend the boys and girls institute at the agricultural college.
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Ramsey County
Sprague
Lake
Joseph Shelver
Fargo
Boys and Girls Institute
The
Agricultural College
Students Visit Courts In Practical Deaf School Essay
A 13 year old student Herbert G Billigmeier writes about three visits to courts with North Kota School for the Deaf class and Miss Rhodes. The students observed district and federal court proceedings including a murder case and an accident trial, learning court processes through signs.
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Akota
Herbert G. Billigmeier
Yrl Béhnke
Harry Freese
Lawton
Pate
Burt
Root Wote
Torney Outhbert
Cowan
Jretendant
Miss Rhodes
District Court
Cuthbert
Wee
Chambers
Perry Sun
Wis
Officers Raid the Columbia
Authorities conducted a raid in Columbia as part of a specific operation. The report notes police involvement, a suspect transport, and ongoing investigations. Local officials declined further comment while routine details remain unclear due to partial wording in the source.
No Chance to Escape The Taxes
North Dakota December report on escaped property tax emphasizes it may be taxed like other property. Morton county leads with 1,061,510 dollars on rolls, while estimates for the state suggest 411 million. Tax commission aims to push fair values through county boards of equalization, with power to audit and override. The policy impacts cattlemen, reservation lands, and multi state cooperation with South Dakota and Montana. On next year the revenue effects range from twenty five thousand to several hundred thousand dollars. Public interest centers on whether local officials can sustain higher tax yields without overreaching.
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Giamarck
N.D
Tax Commission
Morton County
Banner County
Empire
Sobehow
Commission
Cuckridards
Boards of Review
Mae
Morton County “Board
Morton County J Board
North Dakota Commission
South Dakota
Montana
North Dakota
Morton
Golan
St Paul Grappler Faces Young Jordan in Title Match
A garbled report from Utica notes a welterweight bout where St Paul grappler and rival Young Jordan collide, with early bursts and a close result implied. Mentions Harry Dawes, The Hangborg feathers, and Myrtle Lanstient in unclear context amid stray names and phrases.
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ST. Paul Grappler
Formoin
Young Jordan
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