Box Car Thieves Are Rounded Up
Dickinson police rounded up five gang members linked to a month long box car theft wave. Leaders Nevills and O Connor, once locals, face hearings in Stark county jail after stolen goods and wheat had been hidden and recovered. Mayors and police credited for the investigation that uncovered a broader theft ring involving grain, merchandise, and transfers to local elevators.
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Dickinson
Stark County
W. H. Nevills
Nevills
Bissmarck
Dickinson Press
Alf White
Pat Corbett
Allereaghun Bee
Northern Pacific
J. F. Murphy
Glendive
Montana
J. O'Connor
Mandan
Dickinson Yards
Newton Hougt
Masonic Temple
Court House
Loveal Elevators
O’connor
Pat Peters
Wilbur Skude
Peters
Miles City
Mont
Corbett
Hough
Dunn County
Sims Street
Nevius
Bune
Bismarck
Orpet Held to Grand Jury in Lambert Death
William Orpet, a 23 year old University of Chicago junior, was held to the Lake county grand jury in the death of his former sweetheart Marion Lambert, a 17 year old high school pupil. The inquest ended with a verdict that Lambert died of cyanide poisoning and Orpet should be held for grand jury consideration.
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Chicago
William Orpet
University of Chicago
Marion Francis Lambert
Marion Lambert
Orpet
Lake County
Miss Lambert
Mr and Mrs Singer Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
A large Dickinson social event honored Mr and Mrs H Singer with a dinner and dancing at Elks Hall attended by over 100 guests. Relatives from nearby towns and out of town visitors from Minneapolis and Beach joined the celebration, with gifts presented and late trains delaying the evening.
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H. Singer
Elks Hall
Dickinson
Singer
Minneapolis
Rosenberg
Beach
Dickinson Recorder Post
Farmer Ventes Friction Over Local Trade Practices
A farmer carrying a package from a city mail order house is confronted by a local merchant who urges buying locally. The farmer counters that the merchant should advertise in the home paper, noting he saw no ad or name inviting customers to visit the store, prompting a discussion on supporting local business.
Thompson Yards Sells 200 Silos in One Day
Thompson Yards Inc reports a record sale of 200 silos in under 24 hours after an extensive local ad push. Orders for 150 silos arrived by noon February 1 with all units claimed by morning. Local papers and two copy changes highlighted the campaign and boosted demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Yards, Inc
Janary
O. C. Holtz
Thompson Yard
Chronicle
Western Counties Overtake the East
The article analyzes state division by western and eastern counties for capitol removal, noting populations from 1890 to 1915 show western counties growing. It cites the 1915 census: 318,481 western and 318,513 eastern residents, with western legislative strength at 23 senators to 54 in the east.
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Boudaries
Dickey, LaMoure, Stutsman, Foster, Eddy, Benson and Towner
Equity meeting set for Beach March 4
Arrangements are complete for a large Equity meeting at the Beach opera house next Saturday March 4. Principal speaker will be President J M Anderson of the Equity Co-Operative Exchange, who will discuss cooperative marketing of grain and the terminal elevator proposal. Farmers of the Golden Valley are invited.
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Equity
Beach Opera House
J. M. Anderson
The
Equity Co-Operative Exchange
Golden Valley
Elk shipment by express linked to former Dude Ranch
Howard Eaton, known to older residents as ex-manager of the Dude Ranch near Medora, traveled through Dickinson on No 4 with an express shipment of 100 head of elk destined for Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania points. He visited Attorney L A Simpson during the stop and traveled with his nephew Will and his wife. Eaton has prior government experience with wild animals and was a prominent North Dakota frontier figure in the ranch era.
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Howard Eaton
Medorn
Dickinson
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Medora
Eaton
North Dakota
Dickinson Press
Knights of Columbus Stage Misther O Callahan at Beach Opera House
The Knights of Columbus present the comedy Misther O Callahan at Beach Opera House Friday night March 17. Two cast members from last year return with strong new talent. plot promises a hearty laugh and lasting amusement. Cast includes Misther O Callahan played by Martin A. Egan with Mrs Montague Catherine Lee, and Dr Banks with John Power Julia Banks, and others.
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Misther O'Callahan
Martin A. Egan
Montague
Mr. O’callahan
Catherine Lee
Chas
Rivers
Julia John Power
Julia Banks
Dr. Banks
Frances Matter
Banks
Harry Kastien
Chas, Rivers
Harry Burt
Mrs. Banks
Alice Kohlers
John
John McCarthy
Betty
Mary McCarthy
Thomas
Ray Richards
Dickinson Plans Civic Center With Bonds Bonded Auditorium
Dickinson North Dakota February 14. A civic center combining county courthouse city hall auditorium and commercial club rooms is under consideration after city commission members urged issuing municipal bonds to erect an auditorium. The plan aims to spread costs and enable a larger building.
Implement Co Sold This Week in Beach
The Tri-State Implement Company ceases, replaced by the Donaldson Implement Company after a deal on the 15th. James Donaldson, J W Woods, and Charles Doubles form the new corporation with 15000 paid in, directing Beach operations and a Carlyle Montana branch for autos alongside implements. Doubles will head Carlyle store. Donaldson oversees Beach business.
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Tri-State Implement Company
Beach
Donaldson Implement Company
Tri-State
Carlyle
Montana
Doubles
Riana
James Donaldson
New Corporation
Beach City Non-Faction Voters Endorse W. A. Sprague for Mayor
The Committee of non-factional Voters presents W. A. Sprague as the candidate capable of uniting the city and guiding it to a sound business and financial footing. Sprague, a longtime resident and taxpayer, is described as politically independent with no ties to factionalism or rewards/punishment loyalties.
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W. A. Sprague
Profit on flax straw by two Logan farmers
Two Logan county farmers bale and ship flax straw to a building paper manufacturer. They have shipped 55 cents to date and report a solid profit on their time and investment. The Chronicle endorses fair dealing.
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Emmons
X. D
Logan County
Advertising power urged by Sears official at club
Herman Rosenfield, Sears advertising manager, told the American Ad club that a bureau reads weekly country newspapers to locate towns where merchants do not advertise locally. By flooding those territories with literature, results surpass campaigns in areas using local papers. He calls advertising power tremen dous and says successful men are paying more attention. The Chronicle is a good place to advertise.
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Herman Rosenfield
Sears & * Roebuck
The
Chronicle
Diversity on the Farm Pays
Farm records show diverse farming is most profitable and essential to good agriculture. Diversified farming includes hive stock crops and crop rotation aiding yields labor and soil fertility. It offers opportunity to carry out best farm practices and reduce costs. Is your farming properly diversified.
Destruction Bomb Tale Supposed in Westward Visit
Whit Terrell of Wikims county returns from the east and visits Washington. He cites an alleged patent explosive able to silence prior bombs and possibly used by nations in war. The story claims the device would ignite flames from the air and could devastate cities like London if deployed by Zeppelin.
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Whit Terrell
Wikims County
Washington, D. C
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Montana
Whit
National Capitol
War Department
United States
Europe
Kaiser Bill
London
Co operation on the farm and shared progress
A short reflection on companionship and cooperation among farmers. The Irishman and Pat discuss shared travel toward a guide board reading ten miles to Bostad, illustrating that many hands make light work. A call for local leadership urges farmers to unite to face difficult problems together. Hoard's Dairymin.
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Bostad
Mike
Pat
Beach Chautauqua Week Set With Varied Shows
Beach schedules a five day Chautauqua from June 24 to 28 led by Vawter Chautauqua system manager I A Medges. Programs feature the Military Concert Band OL Mone Singers Christine Giles company Parnells Savranoffs and Aline Giles company plus Ralph Bingham and Ducrot the magician. Noted speakers Yutaka Minakuchi B P McDonald Stewart Long J Fred Clarke to appear alongside a national reputed fourth afternoon lecturer.
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Beach
I. A. Medges
Ibrief
Jedges
Old Tome Singers
Christine Giles
Ralph Bintham
Bohannans
Savrinoffs
OL Mone
Parnells
Savranoffs
Aline Giles
Ralph Bingham
International Lyceum Association
Yutaka Minakucchi
Hon
B. P. McDonald
Ohio
Stewart I. Long
J. Fred Clarke
Ducrot
Hedges
S. R. Morris
Adam F
T. F E. Wadson
John L. Denton
William Rocswuid
Westby
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