Weim Publishing must pay damages for libel retract not full
In a Richland county case Fargo based Weim Publishing Co is ordered to pay George Goolsby $500 after the court rules a retractation published on a later date was not a full fair retraction of the libel. The supreme court holds the defendant could not rely on a statute for limitation as the retractation failed to fully negate the libel. Various alleged trial errors were examined and found without substantial merit.
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Bismarck
N. D
Weim Publishing Company
Fargo Muat
District Court
Richland County
George Goolsby
Lidgerwood
Yse
Supreme Court
Plaintif
Washburn Banker Threats Spark Black Hand Alarm in Washburn
In Washburn North Carolina March 29 a townwide scare over alleged Black Hand actions targets F B Funk cashier of the First National Bank. A brick damaged a bank window and the banker’s home while a threatening note appears. Reward offers rise from 100 to 200 dollars as authorities seek culprits. Separate item notes land filings in Pine Ridge area involving Illinois Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and other states with extended entry dates to April 15 and residency requirements for claimed lands.
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Washburn
N. C
McLean County
F. B. Funk
Natonal Bank of
Mr. Funk
Funk
Pine Ridge
Forti Inty
Mellette
Bennett Counties
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Nebaska
Chicago
North Dakota Laundrymen Set October Convention in Bismarck
North Dakota State Laundrymen ar announce their annual convention will be held in Bismarck October 8 and 9 1912. President AF Marquett says over 100 laundrymen with families are expected to attend along with leading laundry supply firms. The event will coincide with the North Dakota Industrial Exposition offering displays and speeches aimed at public interest and statewide representation.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota State Laundrymen’s Association
Pres
AF. Marquett
Tras
Mai Avett
Landseekers Win in 50-1 Dakota Lottery Draws Notices
Bloix Falls D. March 29 Thousands of landseekers who drew homesteads of 160 acres each in last fall's government land lottery begin filling adjacent towns as they claim ceded portions of the Rosebud area.
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Bloix Falls
Rosebud
Former Ward County Sheriff Must Pay $350 for Making Arrest
Fred G. Howell of Munich Indiana was awarded 350 dollars by a Ward county district court jury after suing for false arrest and imprisonment. The sheriff Sorenson ordered Howell’s arrest when identifying a man believed to be Fasen. Howell, on a threshing crew, was mistaken for the suspect and jailed in Minot. The suit sought 10,000 dollars in damages though the outcome was 350 dollars.
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Minot
N. D
Fred G. Howell
Munich
Ind
Howell
Sorenson
Ward County
Fasen
Bowbells
Lidgerwood Building Again
The First National Bank directors plan a $25,000 bank building of 40 by 72 feet, due for occupancy in November. Movius Mercantile weighs a new building on the space between the old and new bank. Movius Furniture to occupy a street across the street. Wittenberger to replace the burned Movius building with a brick store once debris is cleared. New structures boost recovery after the January fire.
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Movius Furniture Company
Movius
Movius Mercantile Company
Philip Wittenberger
John W. Mater Offers Farm Lean Terms
John W. Mater promotes easier terms for farmers seeking a leaner balance sheet. The notice emphasizes low rates and flexible repayment to aid agricultural buyers.
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John W. Mater
Hoodoo Chases Williston Man to the Operating Table
In Williston North Dakota on March 29, a man named Joseph Mathes endured a string of medical misfortunes. Typhoid fever, appendicitis, and a failed sausage machine accident all led to multiple surgeries. A fall on the operating table broke the surgeon’s fingers, forcing another physician to intervene while the patient lay stunned.
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Williston
N. D
Joseph Mathes
Joe
South Dakota man finds alfalfa a dependable crop in every season
Pierre, S D March 29 Dan Bier Wagen an intelligent German settled on the Cheyenne seventy five miles west of the Missouri years ago and solved local agricultural problems without chart or compass. He built a self sustaining farm and has 200 acres of alfalfa which he regards as the foundation of success west of the Missouri. Despite severe droughts the past two years he sold 5500 worth of products in 1911 from his 200 acre farm and 11000 in 1910.
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Pierre
S. D
Dan Bier
Wagen
Missouri
Three Burned In Foster County Gasoline Blast
Carrington, N C March 29 Three men were badly burned when two gallons of gasoline mistaken for kerosene exploded. Victims J A Graham Nels Johnson and Oscar Elton suffered serious injuries as oil tossed onto live coals ignited.
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Carrington
N. C
J. A. Graham
Nels Johnson
Oscar Elton
Iran
Tolimeon
Northwestern elevator fire at Aneta ND destroys building
Fire in Aneta North Dakota totally destroyed the Northwestern elevator on Friday. Estimated loss reaches a $25,000 insured total with $10,000 contents and $16,000 structure. A prior morning blaze caused partial damage, likely a renewal of the day before.
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Aneta
N.D
Minot school board re-elects Wolfe as superintendent
In Minot North Dakota on March 29 the school board unanimously re elected Mr Wolfe as superintendent for a three year term. All teachers were re elected and the board decided to add a domestic science department with Miss Elsie Pelissier of Dickinson chosen as supervisor.
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Minot
N. D
Wolfe
Elsie Pelissier
Dickinson
Agricultural College
Fargo
May Have Hospital Planned by City in Park River
Park River North Dakota March 28 The thirty may have a hospital as a result of agitation by a committee lately appointed. The committee has thoroughly investigated the local situation and believes a hospital built by the city should be established.
Breach of promise suit seeks $5000 in Minot court
In Minot North Carolina on March 29 Judge Leighton heard Hannah Oren versus John Peterson in a breach of promise case. Miss Oren alleges Peterson a Ryder hardware merchant failed to honor proposals and demands $5000.
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Minot
N. C
Leighton
Hannah Oren
John Peterson
Miss Oren
Peterson
Ryder Hardware
Missouri Education Association selects Mott as next meeting place
The third annual meeting of the Missouri Education Association opened Saturday with a business session and a reception by Joseph Kennedy of North Dakota University. Mott was chosen as the next meeting place and officers including President Josephine Ste Hettinger and Vice President Mar Wagner were elected. The convention closed Sunday. Two inmates at the state penitentiary were freed on writs of habeas corpus after being charged with larceny and recaptured during escape attempts. the writ was granted after it was found they were sentenced under the wrong statute.
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Dickinson
Josephi Kennedy
North Dakota University
State
Taylor
Mott
Migs Josephine
Ste Hettinger
Mine Mar
Wagner
Adame
William Boott
Jem Young
State Penitentiary
Walter H. Winchester
Two inmates released from Bismarck facility
Bismarck North Dakota reports Thursday March 21 saw the release of inmates W Kellar and Wil from the state confinement unit. The move appears to be part of routine parole or clemency actions with no accompanying incidents reported at the facility. Local officials declined further comment pending formal records.
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Bismarck
N. D
Kellar and
Wil
Gascoyne Hotel Fire Reported in Full House
At about 12:30 Saturday morning the Gascoyne hotel burned with the house full of transients. No injuries are reported and authorities are investigating the cause while the North Dakota Fiquor Institute advertises help for liquor and morphine habits at 722 North. St Grand Forks, N D.
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Gascoyne
N. D
Latrow
North Dakota
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