Wright survives 8600 foot fall at Wells County Fair
George T. Wright, a professional balloonist and parachute jumper, escaped with a fractured tibia after a failed parachute deployment during a Wells County Fair act at Fessenden North Dakota. Eight of thirty cords broke causing the canopy to twist edgewise, but he survived a terrifying descent watched by about eight thousand spectators.
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Fessenden
N. D
George T. Wright
Wells County
Wright
Inntead
Siva
Penitentiary Planned For Ray Burglar Pair
Ray N D Aug 5 midie Han ani and Lola Olson were sentenced to one year in the pen at Bismarck by Judge Fisk for burglary. They pleaded guilty to breaking into the Arnold bowling alley Friday night stealing cigars tobacco gum and a camera. Entrance was gained by forcing a window. Police, alerted by Arnold, tracked and arrested the suspects who confessed under examination. The preliminary hearing showed they would plead guilty before the fading.
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Ray
N. D
Midie Hanani
Lola Olson
Beck Pen
Bismarck
Fisk
Arnold
Chiain
Uttis
Ith
Toon
Dader
Mon
TWATLE MOUNTAIN: FARHERS WARNED
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions Farhers warned, with unclear names and phrases about a festival and a gathering. The readable parts hint at a public notice or announcement but lack coherent details to identify entities, dates, or actions.
Alfalfa Grown On Gravel Knoll Gains North Dakota Notice
North Dakota farmer Berg proves alfalfa can grow on a gravel knoll with proper care and seed. Over six years he tested soils and varieties, fertilized lightly, and maintained a thrifty stand despite winters. He cautions against gravel as best practice but supports adaptability with right conditions and seed choices.
Children Travel by Parcel Post in North Dakota
Rosette August 6. Two human beings were delivered by parcel post at the local post office by Earl Edwards who picked them up on his rural route. The children Gordon and Dorothy Stavery were addressed to A A Stavert at Rosette after visiting grandparents on Island. Parcel post allows parcels up to seventy five pounds.
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Rosette
N. D
Earl Edwards
A. A. Stavert
Island
Hospital patient escapes from Grand Forks hospital
James Welch white patient supposedly with a fractured skull escaped from St Michael s hospital on a third floor fire escape. The escape surfaced as Mack McGee the negro accused of quitting Welch case was in justice court. Welch fled despite not being in corridors and authorities suspect Welch and the man were companions after a quarrel.
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Grand Forks
N. D
James Welch
St. Michael's Hospital
Mack McGee
Welch
Justice Court
Drowned Teen Son Of Prominent Farmer Near Williston
Williston North Dakota August 6 The 17 year old son of a prominent farmer named Rogeru living six miles across the river from Williston drowned Tuesday night He was an expert swimmer and had crossed the bayou twice during a third attempt he went under in eight feet of water A small tad sew him go down and two men nearby who were by a fire on the bank notified he was missing One of them swam out and brought the body several feet from the original site but it was already too late to recover the body
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Williston
N. D
Rogeru
Willaton
Dn Bng
Iai
Widow Focuses on Life Insurance After Childless Marriage
A widow notes life insurance of 4000 dollars on herself and husband. The article describes the couple, Mr and Mrs Walters, as childless and states this fact troubled Walters at times. The wording reflects a historical, reflective tone about a marriage and its financial arrangements.
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Walters
Diamonds Found in North Dakota Claim Sparks Probe
Aberdeen Daily News reports rumors that diamonds grow wild in North Dakota, citing a letter from a state official noting canary diamonds found near the Missouri River. The letter says four cuttings were made from a large stone resembling a yellow topaz, with hardness testing confirming diamond status.
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Aberdeen Daily News
North Dakota
Reil Atones
Ingly
North Ota
Aberdeen
Ptics
North Da‘ota
Mr. Mattingly
Iis
Missouri
Bisrek
Ed. Bennett &Co
Minneapolis
Missouri River
Mandan Judge Touched For 36 Dollars By Gypsies
In Maidan North Dakota Judge C P Thurston let two gypsy women read his fortune and slip a wallet from his pocket. They found over 100 dollars, kept it, then returned later to plead in court. The judge was short 36 dollars, and the women were fined 10 dollars each.
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Maidan
N. D
Ang
C. P. Thurston
Many Rabbits Slain by Hailstorm Near Mandan
Mandan North Dakota August 5 County Judge J O Johnson reported a violent hailstorm near New Salem Blue Grass area. He described barns and outbuildings damaged, shingles ripped, and livestock killed. On John Schedel farm thirteen rabbits died. some young rabbits were crushed. Johnson also noted numerous jackrabbits killed and prairie chickens reported.
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Mandan
N. D
J.O. Johnson
Hms
New Salem
A. A. Johnson
John “Schedel
Johnson
Satoryn
Dalae
LOA Farmer’s suicide shocks local community
Tangdon Aug 5 a prominent Loa area farmer Frank D Walters killed himself with a shotgun at his home. Neighbors say he showed no clear signs of distress but a letter to his wife hinted at heavy worries. Family members and hired hands were nearby as routine farm chores continued after the tragedy.
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Breget
Frank D. Walters
Loma
Sakeng
Hima
Walteen
Merepea
Crushed to Death Under Automobile Near Devils Lake
Devils Lake North Dakota August 6 planed under a heavy touring car from 8 last night until 9:80 this morning Thomas Spice 60 farmer twenty miles northeast of Devils Lake and Chas Mitchell 25 Spooner Wisconsin employed on the Spice farm were injured by a slipping vehicle that went over a grade the steering pinned them to the ground fifteen miles for help to move the car and free the victims both died today
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Devils Lake
N. D
Thos
Spice
Devile Lake
Chas
Mitchell
Spooner
Wia
Crary
Insane Man Beats Wise Up Terribly
Theodore Q yon of Enderlin North Dakota becomes violently insane and assaults his wife Olson, a Soo Line bridge crew worker. After disrobing and pursuing her, she escapes through a window and neighbors intervene with clubs. He is jailed as a raving maniac after the incident on August 5.
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Enderlin
N. N
Theodore Qyon
Olson
Soo Line
Minot
Woman Injured in Fire at Crosby Hotel
A Crosby hotel fire injured Miss Weyler, an employee, who leaped from a second floor window as flames gutted the upper story. Twelve guests slept on the floor. all but Weyler escaped unharmed via ropes and bed clothes. Firefighters contained the blaze, limiting damage to the upper floor.
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Miey
Susie Weyler
Crosby
Notel
Misa Weyler
Powder Blast Kills Fine Colt in Marmarth ND
Gray Stuart placed a large charge ofglany powder while working on a road near Marmarth North Dakota Aug 6. A horse came to graze near the fuse and, as the explosion occurred, a dog was blown away unharmed while the colt was killed from injuries.
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Marmarth
N. D
Gray Stuart
Gra
Friendly Booze Party Ends in Row
Reporter notes a chaotic scene in Mandan North Dakota where a party involving alcohol ended in a row. Karl Derninger of Herron and Herman Neel were taken to county jail, with Neel held in default on a 95000 bond for assault with a weapon. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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Mandan
N. BC
Bevalise
Karl ‘Derninger
Herron
Herman Neeel
Totay
Deftauye
Singer and husband fight ends with stabbing at home
The af fair ended with two men leaving the house to settle differences outside. Densinger was stabbed just below the heart and is in critical condition at Glen Villa hospital. States Attorney Langer said Nickey would be held pending outcome of Deasinger’s status with a hearing to follow on the current charge or potential murder. Both men are married with children. Deasinger had lived in Hebron six years and Nickel about four months.
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Singer
Densinger
Glen Villa
Langer
Nickey
Deasinger
Deasinger Fina
Hebron
Nickel
Accidental Carbolic Acid Fatality at Picnic
In Velya on August 5 Sam Sanderson died after drinking about two ounces of carbolic acid by mistake at a family gathering during a Sunday school picnic at H. O. Brekke's place. He had intended making a Hoffman Drops drink but used the wrong bottle, with neighbors and a physician unable to save him before death.
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Velya
N. D
Sam Sanderson
Big Home
North Prairie
Brekke
Four Young Men Arrested in North Dakota Case
Four young Minot men were arrested and scheduled for preliminary hearings at 9 20 AM tomorrow on serious charges. Three face first degree rape allegations tied to a 16 year old Missouri girl who had been in the city about a year. the fourth is accused of procuring an abortion. Police and state attorney investigations led to the arrests. Bail was posted and court appearances are set in district court.
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Minot
N. D
Missouri
States Attorney's Office
Red Men Predict Cold Weather In Mesa Verda Region
A fragile tale notes that the Mesa Verda natives forecast much cold and ongoing rain after a winter of plentiful game. The piece blends local lore with brief biographical bits about J. W. Ingison and the Jugison company showing a water motor model at a city meeting.
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Aerowaut
State School of Forestry
Twatle Mountain
Farhers
Bone
Aue Sa Onoerk
Ike Peraiin
Tanih
Ato Gil Tia
Watford, VD
Reeder Eocettaliae Citie Ms
Bsc Boni County
Berg Han
Berg
Parcel Post
CAD
Bayou
Crosby Fire Department
Mesa Verda National Park
Colorado
Mens Verda
Plentéul
Taaren
Gale
Hernan Radenz
J. W. Ingisonu
Deelace Lake
Lompany
Kimy
Asme
Keene Alwey
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