Not Guilty Brinton Assault Case Ends Week-Long Trial
The Mandan News notes the jury found editor Brinton not guilty after a week of testimony. Judge Nichols delivered a fair charge and the panel, watched by bailiffs, reached verdict after extensive courtroom debate between State's Attorney Gallagher and defense counsel. The case, tied to factional tensions in Beach and Golden Valley, involved claims Brinton defended himself against an earlier assault by Leonard Stockwell. Some locals expect no more similar trials amid general disappointment in the proceedings.
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Mandan
Chronicle
Brinton
Nichols
Oliver
Nigey Hotel
Hildreth
Beach
Billings County
Golden Valley
Leonard Stockwell
Stockwell
Tre Citizers
Simpson
Gallagher
Brinton Acquitted in Mandan Criminal Assault Trial
Word reached Dickinson that Editor J. W. Brinton of the Beach Chronicle was acquitted of a criminal assault charge after an eight day trial in Mandan. The panel reportedly favored acquittal 9 to 3 on the first ballot amid political tension and high costs of about $5,000 to Billings county. Attorneys for both sides are named in the reporting from Dickinson Press.
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Dickinson
J. W. Brinton
The
Beach Chronicle
Stockwell
Mandan
Beach
Billings County
Gallagher
M. A. Hildreth
Hanley & Sullivan
L. A. Simpson
Connolly
T. F. Murtha
W. F. Burnett
Brinton
Dickinson Press
Flax King of North Dakota Leads Golden Valley Growth
J R Smith known as the Flax King is a key Commercial Club and Beach Booster. He pioneered Golden Valley near Sentinel Butte and raised the first flax crop, later producing large-scale farming methods and a $48,000 flax haul. His fame drew a long Saturday Evening Post ad and multiple farm journal features. He served on the club executive board and county campaign committee.
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J. R. Smith
Commercial Club
Golden Valley
Sentinel Butte
North Dakota
Saturday Evening Post
Beach
Smith
Garden Valley
M Queen Ross Married in Dickinson at Methodist Parsonage
At the Dickinson Methodist parsonage on May 25 Rev Walking united Miss Minnie McQueen and Mr Clyde Ross. The bride, once head waitress in a New York restaurant, is well loved in Beach society. The groom is a prominent Beach man with high standing. The Chronicle wishes the couple happiness. Also last week R E Metcalf returned from St Paul with his wife who will stay in Beach until the ball season ends.
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Dickinson
Walking
Minnie McQueen
Clyde Ross
New York
Borders
Beach
the Chronicle
Mrs. Ross
R. E. Metcalf
St. Paul
The Girl From Rectors Limited One Night Engagement
The Girl From Rector's will appear at the opera house for a single night on June 5 in a limited engagement. Paul M. Potter, famed for Trilby, brings a humorous stage work praised by New York critics and enjoyed by audiences at Weber's Music Hall. A separate Beach wind storm damaged a barn and post office glass, with signs blown down and debris lifted.
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Rector’s
Weber’s Music Hall
New York
Opera House
Paul M. Potter
Trilby
Weber's
Weber & Fields
Beach
Harry Heath
Mies Enderson
Aviation Meet Planned by Curtiss Co in Mandan
The Missouri Slope Agricultural and Fair Association arranged with Curtiss Exhibition Co on May 27 to bring Lucky Bob from North Dakota to Mandan for shows on June 17 and 18. The event aims to boost local pride and regional advertising, with trains possibly run to Mandan and Curtiss pilots guaranteed to reach 500 feet or no pay. Dickinson Beach game noted for Sunday.
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Curtiss Exhibition Co
New York
Missouri Slope Agricultural and Fair Association
Mandan
Curtiss
Lucky Bob's
St.Henry
Carrington
Lucky Bob
North Dakota
Missouri
Miesguri
Case Dismissed in Brinton Libel Suit at Mandan
The Brinton libel case was dismissed yesterday afternoon in Mandan on the State attorney’s motion after three days of trial. The jury was dismissed.
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Brinton
Mandan
GLELLAN BUSY WITH CONGRESS OVER isolated lands repeal
Hon. Geo McClellan has pressed Hon. L B Hanna in Washington to frame a bill repealing the law on isolated tracts of land. Current policy allows only homestead entries, hindering Golden Valley farmers who wish to buy cash and cultivate. George spent time in Bismarck last winter, indicating serious effort.
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Geo. McClellan
L. B. Hanna
Washington
Congress
Golden Valley
George
Bismarck
Local notes from Golden Valley and surrounding towns
Last week residents made short trips and sent messages across Minnesota. C A Rickert of Ware Grain Binder Attachment Co visited the Twin Cities and Minneapolis plant during a ten day journey, noting stock purchases may prove worthwhile. A special invitation urged Methodist church services with music, while State Sunday School conventions were discussed by Mrs Towsley.
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H. C. Jensen
Twin Cities
Towa
Minneapolis
Jensen
C. A. Rickert
Ware Grain Binder Attachment Co
Golden Valley
Bismarck Lays Claim to State Industrial Exposition
The article argues Bismarck is the logical site for North Dakota’s State Industrial Exposition. It urges each county to submit agricultural and manufactured products, highlights Golden Valley crops, and notes departments in educational and arts fields. It emphasizes regional appeal and equal travel costs for exhibitors from Fargo or Beach.
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Bismarck
North Dakota
Golden Valley
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Minnesota
South Dakota
Red River
Fargo
Beach
Belfield visitors attend Dickinson ball game and local travels
Ben Dorval and Miss Mae Doyle of Belfield attended the Dickinson ball game Sunday. C H and G B Moulton joined the team voyage to Dickinson, returning on No 7. J J Campbell of Wheelock Wheelock Land Co Fargo is in the city this week. Mr and Mrs A M Wallace and family left on No 8 for the Pacific coast seeking a climate change for health. Pierce Egan and his father John left for Tagus after two weeks in Beach and the Golden Valley visiting relatives. They say Beach is the best and biggest little city.
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Albert Holoway
Saskatchewan Landing
Sask
Pete and
Hans Larsen
Govert Hemnese
Mr. Holloway
Chronicle
Golden Valley
Ben Dorval
Miss Mae Doyle
Belfield
Dickinson
Messrs. C. H. and
G. B. Moulton
J. J. Campbell
Wheelock & Wheelock Land Co
Fargo
A. M. Wallace
Pacific Coast
Pierce Egan
John Egan
Tagus
Beach
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M'Queen
Ross
Golden Valley State Bank
J. R. Waters
Favor Beach
Missouri Slope Agri
Fair Asso
Twine Plant
C. K
W. E. Morris
Bunker Hill
Ill
M. C. Egan
Coffas Brothers
Williston
R. B. Lorenz
Henry Sanders
Eden Valley
Minn
Mr. Lorenz
First National Bank of
First National Bank of Beach
E. J. Curtin
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