Lasso Used to Capture Giant Creature in Velva Region
Reports describe a colossal manlike figure sighted west of Velva along the river. Lind and Monican pursued, lassoed the wild captive, and brought him to Velva where he is confined in a drug store basement. He drains a water trough and breaks it with superhuman strength. Two tusklike teeth and unknown origin add to the mystery. Supreme Court decisions on Morton county pig cases follow.
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Velva
FA. Lind
J. B. Meniean
Mr. Lind
Mr. Monican
McKnight & Lind Drug Store
Kenmare Residents Seek Ward County Division
Former County Treasurer J C Mitchell of Kenmare works at the courthouse to gather data supporting Kenmare citizens contention that Ward county should be divided. He reviews county auditor and treasurer books to show taxpayer benefits and notes the sheriff last year traveled 54000 miles and primary election returns cost about 1700 dollars. He plans to tabulate these facts for voters before the next election.
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Kenmare
Ward
J. C. Mitchell
Mipot
Mitchell
Prosecution Possible in Bis marck Elopement Case
Sheriff McGilliz returns to Bis marck from Dickinson with Charles Graves and Mrs. Miller the eloping couple who left Saturday night for the coast leaving their families It is understood Mrs Graves will file desertion complaint a penal offense and seek a divorce Miller may bring suit for adultery against his wife
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McGilliz
Bismarck
Dickinson
Charles Graves
Mrs. Miller
No-title dialogue on love, golf, and home needs
Tom claims a girl who spends time golf and motoring does not need a home while Grace discusses love in a cottage. The exchange implies a discreet judgment on social display and the value of deeds over publicity.
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Tom
Darting
Grace
Buffalo and Bull in Fight on North Dakota Farm
J A Englund killed a buffalo that crossed the border and fought his farm bull on Des Lacs bluffs. The wild buffalo wrecked part of a barn and attacked a Percheron mare before Englund fired two shots from a rifle to end the danger. Foreman Sanders helped separate the animals after the clash. Englund notified Canadian authorities and the bull owners, and informed the game warden.
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North Dakota
Bion
Kenmare
J. A. Englund
Englund
Des Lacs Bluffs
Sanders
Sandera
England
Engglund
Woman Died Alone on Prairie Near Bismarck
Engdahl aged ninety mother of C O Engdahl a prominent farmer of Bismarck was found dead on the prairie a few miles from the city Saturday. She lived on a claim in Cromwell township near her son's place and likely started to walk to his house when heart failure struck and she died. Her people searched the house upon not finding her. An inquest was held and foul play is not suspected. Weather was clear with no snow, suggesting sudden illness as the cause.
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Bismarck
Engdahl
C. O. Engdahl
Cromwell Township
Minot Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny Charge
Robinson, charged with stealing a box of soap from a New York store, appeared before Judge Goss at Minot and pleaded guilty to grand larceny. The second-offense theft elevates the crime from petit larceny. He had a prior ten-day sentence last December for stealing an overcoat from a hay rack.
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Minot
Quilty
Robinson
New York
Goss
Charges Unfounder Reports Inadequate Evidence to Dismiss
The committee reviewing charges against Andrew Miller and A. T. Patterson fled by E. G. Patterson reported to the Bismarck court that evidence did not substantiate the charges and recommended dismissal of the proceedings.
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Andrew Miller
A. T. Patterson
E. G. Patterson
Bismarck
Boys Found Playing with Dyna Mite Spotted
A local report details an incident where several boys were found handling dynamite. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the source and determine any risk to the public.
Tabooed Fairy Tales Told by Cobwigzer Family
A compact fragment from a domestic scene features Freddie asking his mother to share all fairy stories she knows while Mrs Cobwigzer reveals that all but the ones told by his father are familiar. The dialogue hints at a playful family dynamic and storytelling tradition.
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Freddie
The Story of North Dakota: A Prosperous New State
North Dakota emerges as a rich young state with vast agricultural wealth and growing population. It highlights wheat flax beet and soil products while noting health climate and educational opportunities. Railroads irrigation coal and expanding towns drive opportunity. settlers find land priced 8 to 20 dollars per acre and a future of independence and growth.
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Jena
Red River Valley
Ani
Wahpeton
Pembina
Red River
Cience School
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Soo
Willeton
Mipgourt
Atseltn
Jta
North
W. C. Gilbreath
Agriculture and Labor
Fire costs road 4573 and grove damages case
In Cleveland School District v Great Northern Railway tried at Lakota the jury found for the plaintiff 573 dollars. The district had a grove of trees and a fire alleged to have been started by a Great Northern engine destroying trees. Salt was brought for 800.
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Cleveland
Great Northern Railway
Lakota
Great Northern
Salt Waa
Horses Killed for Glanders in Montpelier Farm
Will Ford of Montpelier was forced to have nine horses slaughtered after glandered cattle disease appeared on his farm. The board of assessors valued the animals at 1375 dollars, and Ford has lost nineteen horses since the outbreak began.
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Glanders
Will Ford
Montpelier
Board of
Apsera
Ford
Chester Myer Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Chester Myer was arrested at 1 Anca on charges of insu ing fraudulent checks. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
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Chester Myer
Sue
Minot Box Car Robberies Solved
Police announce Minot box car robberies solved after Burns and Daley were captured. The pair allegedly stole silk worth several hundred dollars and cigars valued at 100. The crimes had continued for some time and were investigated by detectives.
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Minot
Great Northern
Burns and
Daley
Man dan City Commissioners Report On Free Delivery Plan
The new city commissioners of Mandan reported that the mail delivery system is functioning well and saving money. They aim to have residents set house numbers so free city mail delivery can be granted. the police chief was instructed to inform property owners of the numbering requirement.
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Mandan
On His Own Time Chief Clerk Receives Jubilee Praise
A chief clerk admits writing the words to a jubilee song with Schultz composing the music. The employer responds with light humor about the authorship as the office staff prepare to sing the tune.
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Schultz
Nimrod and Gyer Discuss Foxes or Collar Studs
A brief exchange frames Nimrod asking about hunting fondness and Gyer replying that it depends. Nimrod probes further asking on what. Gyer responds with possible targets foxes or collar studs.
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Nimrod
North Dakota St News Notes Mohall Fire Scare and Local Happenings
North Dakota notes report a Mohall fire scare and a string of local items. Farmers’ Institute hopes advance. Hatton gets assured school. Anselm to host a farmers’ elevator. Forman smallpox scare ends. Enderin scarlet fever abates. Knox Institute well attended. Ward county mayors consider resignations. Edgeley votes for electric plant. rural telephone extension grows. Grand Forks stacks winter horses. Medora carnations bloom. St John wrestling. Carrington in drainage talks. Cooperstown hosts leap year ball. Loraine post office planned. Pullerton Atlantic elevator destroyed by fire. Dunseith bank resumes. North Dakota records a cold-season boom. Cooperstown Jost gains from new electric plant. Reynolds Milnes men organize a commercial club. Grade school teachers unemployed. North Dakota fuel outlook mixed. Binford and Buffalo dog poisonings persist. farm naming efforts active. Mayville forms grain-tank company. Cleveland church dedicated. Cooperstown harness buckle invention. Velvet Chess wheat test weight. Blaine defense plea after shooting. NP investigates booze destruction. Pingree meat market gasoline explosion. Grand Forks farm job caused excitement. charity needed despite community fortunes. Casselton telephone franchise turmoil and police chief selection stir. pure-food law enforcement boosts quality. O’Connor returns to Bismarck. Hankinson fox sighting with hides valued at $1,000. Payne raid accusation near McCanna. Walter Muir, hunter, knocked by horse but rebounds. Hatton chief of police acquitted of dangerous weapons charge. mortgage seizure tensions spark troupe uprising.
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Cooperstown
Jost
Milnes
Reynolds
North Dakota
Binford
Buffalo
Mayville
Wirt Memorial Congregational Church
Cleveland
Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Minnewaukan Assault Case
In Minnewaukan court Judge Cowan urged a not guilty verdict in the assault case against Wi B. Mite and Shaffer. The jury, after hours of deliberation, remained deadlocked 11 to 1 for guilty then could not agree on retry. The defendant was discharged after a retrial attempt and related theft charges against McDonald were noted as felonies.
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John Cowan
Wi B. Mite
Minnewaukan
Shaffer
Heine Vic
McLean Covils
McDonald
Wiel Shamoy
Mitny
Cowsn
Settt Nalde
Law Exempts Him From Grain Larceny Charge
The supreme court of Novysh Nokota grants a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Jamey Bellamy Jr. of Drayton, jailed on a grain larceny charge tied to unpaid grain deliveries. The ruling holds milling firms are exempt from the act, meaning Bellamy will not be prosecuted for the first charge, though he remains bonded to face forgery charges in Grafton.
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Labeas Cova
Jamey Bellimy, Jr
Drayton
Attorne Hawver & Warmer
Cortiss
Bellamy
Supreme Court
Tamy
Mit
Niew
Helina
Grafton
Talpy
Drayton Milling Campuiny
Ness
Befriend Accused Wife In Pigging Case Involving Local Man
A local business man alleges a wife was aided by citizens in a pigging case against Jensenby and Belle Johnson. At a preliminary hearing Johnson claimed his wife acted with no intent, admitting a security lapse and relying on a manufacturer's signature for protection. The alcohol content of the malt was contested as to legality. Johnson will appear next week for further proceedings.
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Ovary
Eilicore Ongst
Slity
Sermustd
Famisey
Jensenpy Jn
Belle Jonson
Mesdulinson
Newhusband
Donnson
Johnson
Jon Cowan
City Attorney Kept Heated Exchange Over North Western Franchise
City Attorney Callahan engaged in a fiery confrontation with President Jones ofNevill Ankert Telegraph, challenging a settlement outside council chambers. The council later approved granting North Western a franchise for long distance phone booths to be placed around town.
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Sittton
Roune of
Cassel
Northwestern
Triephnne Company
Previnci
Jones
Nevill Ankert Sulependent
Callahan
Northwestern Company
Bank resumes business after cash shortage scare
The Dunseith State bank, closed briefly, reopened last week after a cash squeeze. The bank secured securities to ensure ample tax funds from Eastern banks and regained patron confidence as major customers resumed deposits and transactions.
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Dunseith State Bank
Ttday Securities
Ste Securities
Bishop Keeps Busy Over Vast Lucknow Diocese
The Episcopal bishop of Lucknow presides over a diocese larger than Great Britain with about 45 million people, of whom only 202,009 are Christians.
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Lucknow
Great Britain
Washington Debates Over Brownson Affair in Senate
Washington reports detail Senate discussions on the Brownson affair during Jan 10 to 15. The House debated criminal code amendments, civil rights protections, and state rights in elections while lawmakers pressed for information on bond issues and government finance.
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Brownsan
Senate
Senator Hale
Tillman
Brownson
Hale
House of Representatives
Be Their Own Middlemen Minnesota Equity Discusses Grievances
The Minnesota Society of Equity in St Paul on January 16 urged farmers to organize state wide cooperative shipping exchanges to handle and market farm products. Members argued there are no honest commission men in Minnesota and that farmers must control shipping to gain a square deal.
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Minnesota Society of Equity
St. Paul
Minnesota
Americani Society of Equity For Farmers
Old Capitol
Fatal encounter ends in throat slashing in Pat Seay case
Pat Seay a pitcher for St. Joseph and Omaha clubs in rough leagues was found severely wounded with throat cut from ear to ear after an altercation at the Colorado house. James Troutman, a recent ex-convict, surrendered to police amid the incident claiming Seay insulted him and triggered the attack. Seay was taken to a hospital and is reported dying.
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Joseph
Pat Seay
St. Joseph
Omaha
Wil
James Troutman
Yenitentiary
Seay
Troutman
Colorado
Unclear dialogue sparks heated reading room exchange
In a tense reading room exchange the cranky speaker accuses others of being bees while dismissing rivals. The dialogue involves a wary response from the Standard and Times as they discuss nominations and a mocked political ticket with a light, satirical tone.
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Standard and Times
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