Woman Fights For Husband Bootleg Plot in Watford
In Watford North Dakota on July 9 Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson from Miles City Montana ran a bootlegging scheme at a hotel tent. They sold phono graph race chances for 1.60 with a pint of whiskey per ticket. Officers arrested Oscar Anderson after evidence and a struggle with Marshal Ledyard. The woman resisted arrest, hit the marshal, and threatened to shoot before calm returned.
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Twatford
Ben
Oscar Anderson
Watford
Miles City
Mont
Anderson
Marshal Ledyard
Randall
Stanton Man Dead by Own Action Near Mandan
Frank Jobson a carpenter from Stanton Mercer county killed himself by hanging in a shed five miles south of Mandan The death occurred about August 12 according to local reports Jobson had been missing for about a week prior to discovery and health concerns were noted in Stanton
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Maxan
N.D
Frank Jobson
Stanton
Mercer County
Norking
Mandan
Auto collision near Jamestown injures four in rear-ends wagon
In Jamestown North Dakota on an August day Walter Cleland Raymond Knowles and two young women were in a car that rear-ended a well drilling wagon carrying timber. The impact pinned Cleland and tore into the car. The windshield hood were damaged and the group was brought to a local hospital for treatment.
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Jamestown
N.D
Walter Cleland
Lenz Land. Co
Fred McRae
Cleland
Raymond Knowles
Naylum
Lee
Cran
Innis Auto
Mt. Cleland
Little girl injured by bottle in Mandan incident
Bertha Hoffdan of 408 Third Avenue Northeast, Mandan, reports a young girl was struck near Hak Rome when she tripped over a broken bottle. The knee was cut badly and bled. a passerby helped.
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Mandan
N.D
Bertha
Daventor
Gabo
Hoffdan
Third Avenue
Rome
Ned
Unclear fragmentary death notice captured in OCR
Fragmentary text reports a death by self harm with garbled surrounding notes. The readable lines mention a tied phrase and possible names or headings but lack clear context or identifiable individuals or locations.
Hospital drama as girl shoots at Simonson in Columbia area
Miss Simonson fired two shots from a 22 caliber revolver at a coworker, Miss Simonson, after an alleged failed engagement with Harry Jenson. She asked to see Jenson before seeking hospital care, resisted ambulance transport, and was later taken to the hospital by taxicab. Her parents in Viking, Minnesota, have been notified.
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Miss Simonson
Columbia
Viking
Minn
Back 15 broken by heavy timber
New Salem North Dakota August 12 John Schedel Jr. is believed to have suffered two broken backs when a large timber fell from a hay steaker he operated. The thirty foot six by six timber struck him in the back and he apparently suffers little pain and is unable to move his limbs.
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New Salem
N. D
John, Schedel, Jr
Hay Steaker
Burglars Target Soo Depot in Carry Away Beer Scheme
In Uldgerwood North Dakota on August 12 burglars entered the Soo depot and attempted to steal a case of beer. To mislead investigators they spilled a 100 pound weight of coffee on the floor. The depot suffers recurring burglaries during seasonal influx for harvest. Only other loss was a few pennies from the ticket office drawer.
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Uldgerwood
N. D
Soo Depot
Soo
Daring Horse Thief Makes Big Haul In North Dakota
Watford North Dakota August 12 clear evidence points to one of the most daring horse thefts in McKenzie county. Twenty five horses were taken from the Charles Foreman ranch near the Little Missouri river. Tracks show a man led the herd up a steep hill after an attempted ride. Men including John Hilicksgnaaa and other officers are circulating descriptions and wired the herd across North Dakota and into nearby territory. It is believed the thief headed south with the stock or vanished toward the state.
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Watford
N. D
Charles Foreman Ranch
Foreman Ranch
Little Missouri Rive
McKenzie County
Shen
John Hilicksgnaaa
North Dakota
Tate Fearure
Plow Share Era Traces of War Era Farm Scene
Fragmentary OCR depicts a muddled wartime agricultural scene. Mentions plow shares, a nurse, and a mill, with garbled names and places suggesting a rural setting amid conflict. Entities and details are obscured by illegible text.
Farm Hand Killed by Lightning Near Max
Minot, Aug 12 Paul Hupski a farm laborer on Andrew Robson's property near Max was instantly killed by lightning during a storm. He was alone in the field at the time. clothing torn from the body and flesh scorched. Coroner Doe was notified but no inquest was deemed necessary.
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Minot
Paul Hupski
Andrew Robson
Max
Child Nearly Died After Drinking Lysol in Mandan
Irvin Edwardton, two and a half, son of Charles Edwardton, found an old Lysol bottle behind his house in Mandan North Dakota. He drank the contents, was rushed to a doctor, stomach pumped, and given emetics. He suffered mouth and stomach burns but is expected to recover fully in a few days due to prompt treatment.
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Mandan
N. D
Irvin
Charles Edwardton
Peerless
White Earth Feud Ends With Property Damage and Arrest
Aug. 12 at White Earth Malineus Saby faced a costly dispute with neighbor Theo A Thompson that escalated to breaking farm equipment and furniture. Johnson arrested Saby after a town visit and held him overnight amid a scene of petty violence and confusion.
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White Earth
Malineus Saby
Théo
A. Thompson
Saby
Wah Tory
Fragments Hint at Self Harm Incident Near RAF Hangers
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a self harm act involving a person in a RAF area with unclear context or details. The readable part mentions hinging and a fall from height, but specifics about date, location, or individuals remain unreadable.
Local man identified as Frank Johnson in North Dakota death
Editor Reese identified the deceased as Frank Johnson after remains were brought to the ua king rooms. Coroner Kennelly traced the case to relatives in Turtle Lake North Dakota. Johnson had drifted along the Missouri River and hanged himself in a shed after requesting shelter from a farmer.
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Kennelly
P. W. Reese
Beulah
Stanton and
Kiligge
Frank Johnson
Reese
Sclingon
Johnson
Stanton
Adolph Johnson
Turtle Lake
N. D
Two Little Girls Drowned in Creek Nearby
In Rhame area two Willis sisters ages 10 and 12 died after entering a swollen creek to wade. A third sister Alta Willis and neighbor Margaret Pearl survived reaching the bank, but Maudi Williams and Margaret Pearl failed to escape despite efforts to help. The tragedy followed attempt to rescue Maudi and Margaret Pearl.
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Ein Kemal
Mand Willis
W. H. Willis
Rhame
Alta
Margaret
Pearl
Willis
Wade
Maud
Willia
Margaret Pearl
Pearl Girl
Alta Willis
Jail Thief Waives Preliminary in Grand Forks
John Arnot, arraigned on grand larceny for stealing $400 from Tom George while jailed, waived examination and bound over to district court. Andy Buhler, implicated, case continued to Aug 25. Buhler and Homer Hart tied to Palace postings involving $100. Arnot later linked to theft during a jail incident. Buhler convicted of stealing $260 from Gustave Rouge.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Jintice Gunn
John Arnot
Ardon
Grand Largenx
Tom George
Andy Buhler
Homer Hart
Wien
Arnot
Exoner- Peuhier
Gustave Rouge
Fargo Woman Fatally Struck By Train
Fargo North Dakota bulletin reports Mrs. Frank Dehn was killed when struck by a Great Northern freight train at Fourth Street crossing. She did not appear to see the approaching engine and was dragged a short distance before dying.
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Fargo
N. D
Prank Dehn
Arewan
Great Northern
Dehn
White way lighting assured for Bowbells on Main Street
The city moves to install a white way on two blocks of Main Street funded by special assessments. Mayor Moore and a petitioning committee have ample signatures. About $600 per block and $26 per lot in five years covers underground wiring and lamp posts. City and residents plan work within 30 days with further lighting for residential areas later.
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J. W. Moore
Main Street
H. B. Potter
F. B. Heckel
Iowa
Donovan Bros. Hardware
First National Bank
White Way
Train Crashed Into Building in Moorhead Minnesota
A Northern Pacific freight train, reportedly out of control, backed into the west wall of the Smith Motor company building at 625 Front Street Moorhead. The impact tore a hole larger than a freight car in the wall. The scene cleared quickly, the loss estimated at several hundred dollars, and no injuries were reported.
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Moorhead
Minn
Northern Pacific
Smith Motor Company
Front Street
Gineer Wer
Digging for Gold in North Dakota Claims
William Laughland of Nelson says North Dakota soil yields richer wealth than western oil stocks and mines. After a trip to Spokane he declined offers to buy fruit lands at $100 per acre, citing Williams County’s $5,000 wheat crop on 150 acres as proof of local potential.
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Williams County
William Laughland
Nelson
Williston
Spokane
North Dakota
Mr. Laughland
One Dead and Five In Critical Condition in Mandan
Mandan North Dakota August 12 One person is dead and five other children of Frank Hecker are in a critical condition with dysentery. Parents are ill but not in immediate danger. Drinking impure water from an old wall is suspected as the cause.
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Mandan
N.D
Rose
Two McVille Men Face Serious Charge
Past Grand Forks August 12 hearing set for William Hewitt aged years and Henry MacDougall both residents of McVille North Dakota on a moving picture business case charged with attempted pape in the court of Justice of the Peace F C Muaseo in the city The ball of each suspect fixed at 5500 appearance and bail arrangements noted MacTeneal of eti held in the nde orig Saf and released in the city’s confusion
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Grand Forks
Minn
William — Hewitt
Olf
Henry
MacDougalll
McVille
Court of Justice
C& the Peace F.C. Muaseo
Sra
Two Teens Allegedly Targeted by Dougall Pair
Dougall and MacDougall are accused of picking up two underage girls aged 15 and 14, driving to the Johnson farm and a grove near Red Lake river, then attempting to assault them. One girl fled after a two mile chase, the other was taken to town. both were eventually arrested and authorities vow full prosecution.
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Dougall
Johnson Farm
Red Lake River
Hewitt
MacDougall
Patty Sz Peta
Aec
East Grand Forts
McVille
Bealf
East Grand Forks
Quigley
East Side Force
Henry Jolson
Drowned While Swimming At Soo Pool Minot North Dakota
A 28 year old Austrian man drowned while swimming at the Soo pool near Minot on a late August afternoon. He jumped from the riverbank steps, appeared to be taken by cramps, and sank halfway across before being recovered with hooks. Local police investigated. he was taken to a local establishment afterward.
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Minot
N. Dak
Pence W
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Roy Basset
Neil Wheeler
Bill Howard
Lester Montgomery
District Court
Justice Dill
Albert Delhein
Delhein
Bassett
Labor Hall
Risule
H. Hecht
Portal
Hecht
Chaoseptine
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