Langdon farmer commits suicide in North Dakota
Langdon North Dakota August 26 John Stevenson a prominent farmer living ten miles east of Langdon took strychnine poison and died. He had been in his usual health while harvesting a bumper crop on his farm assisted by two sons and a hired man. His family noticed nothing until it was too late. Stevenson, over 12 years old at his last operation years ago, had long suffered from despondency.
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Langdon
N. D
John Stevenson
Stevenson
Niy
Mra. Stevenson
Stévenson
Two Niobe Stores Hit by Burglars in Early Morning
Kenmare Journal reports Herbert Johnson Niobe merchant robbed at his store as two burglars ransacked the premises and escaped through a rear door with about $33 in change. Pete Larson store also entered with clothing and money taken. Police seek two suspects described by Olin Gon, with local lookout active.
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Kenmare
Herbert Johnson
Oplace
Heton
Bettie Beihx
Pete Larson
Tisineas
Olingon
Farm employee loses hand after freight boarding incident
A farm worker attempting to board an east bound freight east of the James River Bridge had his left hand mangled and required amputation. He and coworkers had planned to catch the train to Bloom for work. He was hospitalized after the accident and his condition was described as serious.
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Lyon
Masi
Jomes River
Bloom
Mack
Carrington Girl Again Disappears Reported
News from Carrington North Dakota dated August 26 describes a public concern over the disappearance of a young girl. The fragment mentions names and places but is incomplete, with details about who reported and where the search is focused.
Man Threats to Take Girl to House of Prostitution
A man threatened to remove a girl to a house of prostitution. In May a man named Norenberg reportedly drove to the girl’s home, took her to this city, and sent her on an early morning Soo train east. After his trial the girl worked for her father near Bordulac, with claims she would earn four dollars weekly, though neighbors allege Norenberg took part of the earnings. Police may pursue locating Norenberg to pursue action.
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Norenberg
Yast
Bordulac
Steen Norenberg
Policeman Shot by Two Thugs in Minot
Minot North Dakota August 26 Night Policeman B W Walker of Lidgerwood was shot in the leg while attempting to arrest two suspicious men wanted for robbery. He tackled them near the Knute Brenna house after they had attacked him, one man escaped, the other was captured. Walker had earlier pursued them at the Great Northern depot.
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Minot
N. D
B. Walker
Walker
Great
Knute Brenna House
Theo
Swimmer Nearly Drowns at Kenmare Pool Rescue
John Tom stepson of Mrs. Crocker and several youths swam at a Kenmare ND pool when cramps pulled him underwater. Fellow swimmers and Oecar Bolstad struggled to pull him free as both men nearly went under before bystanders reached shore and revived Tom.
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Kenmare
N. D
John Tom
Crocker
Tom
Oecar Bolstad
Mr. Bolead
Farmer shot in temple near Cando
At Cando North Dakota August 26 Thomas Rutt a well to do farmer was found shot in his room six miles southwest of Hock Lake. Coroner’s examination showed a pistol shot wound and that a servant named Leonard was staying with him. Mrs Shady and Rene Tupstairn rushed to the room and found him dead. Investigations follow.
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William Rutt
Hock Lake
Rutt
Williston vicinity cattle thieves caught and sentenced
Stuart Goit and Geo W Hart of Muddy Valley arrested for cattle stealing. Hart confessed and received a two year sentence plus parole work for A. T. Smiter with pay partly to the state. Goit bound over to district court. case tied to calves taken from P. J. Henry and I. O. Hagen and sold to Wanka as EB. Johnson.
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Wiliston
N. D
Stuart Goit
Geo. W. Hart
Geo. Hart
Hart
Stuart Golt
District Cour
Goit
I. O. Hagen
Williston
Harry
George Hart
Gott
Wylie Thompson
Wanka
EB. Johnson
Goit Pea Abe Manei
Hart Barn
Gort
Henry Farm
Shooting 10 SCARE NOW MUST PAY
Medina North Dakota August 26 a man shot at a transient along Seitz farm road to frighten him A court ruled Peter Kunder must pay about 80 dollars for the incident The injured man was let to recover and earns nine ten or so as he heals while out of work
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Medina
N. D.j
Seitz
Peter Kunder
Joseph
Atrock, McInerney
Det
Braddock Speeding Stir Over Arrest and Confusion
In Braddock a speeding incident sparked a stir as police arrested Gian Tirner of Edngon after a traffic stop. Authorities cited the driver for speeding and sought to enforce law, while bystanders questioned procedures and outcomes amid the ongoing event.
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Braddock
da Ave
Gian Tirner
Straseburg
Banmong County
Drinkwater Party Visit Paysenville with Purebred Pointer Dog
Drinkwater and party journey to Paynesville Minnesota for a two week visit and annual outing. Mr Drinkwater showcases a purebred pointer claimed to be the best in the state section. The dog arrived Thursday last week and has drawn admiration from locals who have seen him.
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Drinkwater
Party
Paynesville
Ang Othinta
Minnesota
Thapadey
Little Boy Crushed By Barrel of Oil in Harvey
Nineteen twenty four Harvey North Dakota reports a tragedy as four year old child, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zerr, died when a fifty gallon gasoline drum toppled onto him while he played nearby. The accident occurred last month with no witnesses. authorities believe a stay dislodged caused the drum to fall and the death was instantaneous. Services were held yesterday with burial at Odessa cemetery. The family receives sympathy from friends.
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Harvey
N. D
Eaward
Itille
Joseph Zerr
Havey
Odessa
Adopt
Latimore Witnesses Unexplained Falling Meteor
Latimore North Dakota August 26 Fred Oms and party driving from the slaughter house witnessed a small cloud about a mile and three quarters away over a farm. A white mist appeared to fall from the sky bursting as it struck the ground but the object could not be located despite repeated explanations by the observers.
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Latimore
N. D
Fred Oms
W. B. Gulprfieth
Lermore
Burke County Plans Fair Cancelled for This Season
Burke County leaders organize the Burke County Waly and agricultural association in Plaxton North Dakota. Bertie Nelson chairs. $2,840 subscribed by 160 stockholders. Board elected with J. Gee as president James Uglum vice president and A J Paulson treasurer. Committees to study land for buildings and grounds. Building plans to be completed this fall.
Mystery After Dance At Will Kratt’s Dince
A ladies grave was found Saturday evening after a dance at Will Kratt’s venue. A doctor was sent to the Tribune office to be advised and will be notified as soon as she is identified. The report mentions several farmers among the attendees.
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Will. Kratt
Bones held by sheriff in Niagara farm deaths
Grand Forks N D Aug 26 Six bodies found on Eugene Butler farm near Niagara are held in Sheriff Art Turners office. Authorities made no definite progress despite chasing every clue. The outlook remains murky with murder suspected but unproven as farmers harvest and a light frost causes little damage to crops.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Eugene Butler
Niagara
Art Turner
Cdies
Larimore
Notorious Character Breaks Jail in Minot Region
Minot state line report: J B Clark, a noted criminal, escaped Cros by jail Friday night while conversing with an insane inmate. He was sought by Canadian authorities on horse stealing charges after allegedly striking a farmer’s team near Weyburn. Clark had two prior Canadian prison terms for serious offenses. The escape exploited a power outage affecting the jail’s lighting.
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Minot
N. D
J. B. Clark
Crosby
U. S
Mostad
Northwestern Mounted Police
Weyburn
Clark
Black Rust Has Started Its Work in North Dakota
Black rust has reached North Dakota causing damage in several counties. Government wheat projections of 116 million bushels are thought overstated. Barnes County reports severe impact, with farms showing 30 to 40 percent loss. Grand Forks County notes unusual ripening and warns farmers to harvest early to reduce rust danger.
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N. D
North Dakota
Barnes County
C. J. Lee
Federal Department of ‘Agriculture
Lee Nays
Grand
Forka
Grand Forks Better Farming Association
Dama
Rapid Advance of Our Rural Schools
A fragmented report notes a push to swiftly advance rural education with references to local figures and counties. It mentions Sonny Ute Mant and others in a context implying school construction or reform efforts, but details are obscured by garbled text.
Burke County Schools Plan Modern Rural Buildings
Chas H Worp praises Burke county school boards for consolidations and new builds in Lakeview North Star Short Creek Northun Grand View Pleasant View Powers Lake and Powers Lake Ia. He notes state board approval for heating ventilation lighting and basement furnaces with modern desks and library upgrades.
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Burke County
Lakeview
North Star
Short Creek
Sorthun
Grand View
Pleasant View
Powers Lake
Chas. H. Worp
Prominent Farmer Assaulted By Hobo In Coteau
A. F. Frebel of Coteau was attacked while sleeping in a tent by a transient on Saturday night and robbed of about $14. Deputy Drinkwater and G. I. Porter pursued the suspect west of the railroad and recovered Frebel’s pocketbook, though the thief was not immediately identified.
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A. F. Frebel
Coteau
Bherlf
Drinkwater
Frebel
Sheriff's Office
Tlmo
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