McBain Case Shifts on Retrial at Fessenden
William McBain of Wells County, jailed for alleged abortion of his sweetheart who later became his wife, gains a new trial. Judge Coffey orders a return to Fessenden for a preliminary hearing and a fresh proceeding, drawing statewide attention and mixed sentiment about possible conviction.
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Bismarck
N. D
William McBain
Wells County
Jamestown
Coffey
Fessenden
Blake
McBain
Tiamet
Griffin Returns to Practice After City-Ordered Move
Dr J M H Griffin, once ordered from town and moved to Makoti, has re opened his medical office in Ryder N D. The report notes his wife Mrs Griffin, linked to her relations with Druggs at Hart, who was fined $500 in a recent case.
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Ryder
N. D
J. MH. Griffin
Makoti
Griffin
Druggs
Hart
Slugger John Martin Attacks Conductor Over Ticket
New Salem North Dakota November 27 John Martin demanded a ticket from Conductor Atkinson on the Northern Pacific. When refused he struck the conductor in the jaw. Martin was arrested, jailed, and later escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
N. D
John Martin
Atkinson
N. P
Martin
Hoff Convicted in Embezzlement Case at Palermo
J C Hoff once townsite owner and local publisher was found guilty of embezzlement. Carl Anderson charged Hoff with misappropriating 345 dollars while he sought to buy a relinquishment, with about 200 dollars unaccounted. Hoff had been a prominent figure in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
N. D
J. C. Hoff
Carl Anderson
Hoff
Anderson
Iseatiberty
Minnesota
Hoft
Local Former Resident Paul Haeney Sends Greetings from Switzerland
Paul Haeney, longtime resident near Lignite now living in Switzerland, writes The Tribune greeting western county friends. He reports pleasant weather, no killing frost to date, and good crop conditions with people feeling optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Haeney
Lignite
Switzerland
the Tribune
Naked Run Through Minot Courthouse Streets
A patient from St Joseph’s hospital in Minot broke from a ward and ran naked through city streets, causing a courthouse disruption. Deputies and bystanders subdued him and he was returned to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D. Dee
St. Josephia Hospital
Hans Hovind
POINTERS ON RAISING POTATOES IN NORTH DAKOTA
Potatoes are a key North Dakota crop with market demand tied to cooking quality. In Grand Forks farmers learn flavor aroma and appearance affect price. choosing seed from high yielding hills can double yields on many farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Eise
Death of Daniel Brooks Brother of Mrs Durward
Kenmare News reports Mrs. John Durward of this city learned last week her brother Daniel Brooks died in Moose Jaw hospital from injuries after a C P R wreck en route between Moose Jaw and Edmonton. He was a CPR railway engineer and died a few hours after his condition worsened, with his mother at the hospital. Friends here express condolence to Mrs. Durward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmare
John Durward
Daniel Brooks
Moosejaw
Brooks
Edmonton
Owindler Furlined Coat Theft Sparks North Dakota Note
Minot North Dakota December reports Henry Willis a Lansford businessman robbed of a fur lined overcoat by a man posing as a helper. The thief named Henry Johnson fled after a short exchange. Also tied to Culbertson suspect Roy Walker who allegedly stole a horse and buggy and fled toward Plentywood and Crosby before capture. Caldwell County? No. et al.
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Minot
N. D
Henry W. Willis
Lansford
Minneapolis
Willis
Ivo
Lin Ang
Mr. Willis
Grip
Henry Johnson
Minnene
Paris
Tote St
Williston
Butk
Wil- 0 Wain Uteelty
Culbertson
Buck
Culvertson
Wilcox
Roy Walker
Walker
Plentywood
Mont
Bugsy
Crosby
Mr. Buck
Lowt Walker
Mounted Police
Branston
Wyoming
Dillon
Tie
Lunderatnd
Spencer
Black Hand Methods Used At Bowman Black Hand Methods Used At Bowman
An attempted explosion at the M. D. Kircher meat market in Bowman North Dakota failed to fully detonate. About $30 worth of meat was stolen and a basement with hides and potatoes bore the blast impact. Authorities consider gas accumulation or a dynamite blast as possible causes with a prior market fire noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman, N. D
M.D. Kircher
Mement Market
Former North Dakotans Eaten by Wolves in Canada
Former North Dakotans Axe and Adolph Soderstrom, residents of the county until two years ago, were killed and eaten by wolves near Ferentosh Alberta after moving to Canada to claim land. Their party found empty guns, knapsacks, torn clothing and bone fragments during a search.
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Canada
Mandi N. D
Axe
Adolph Soderstrom
Ferentosh
Alberta
Supreme Court Affirms Embezzlement Conviction of Bickford Gully
The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld the district court verdict finding former state treasurer Bickford guilty of embezzling forty five dollars from the state over two years ago. He faces one year in the penitentiary and may seek a new hearing within the allotted deadlines.
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Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court
District Court
Bickford
Hickford
Washturn
Fisk
Just Lke Spalding
A. A. Bruce
Tower Court
Bowbells
Burke County
Fight pictures at Bow Bells attract small crowd Friday
The local Bow Bells opera house showed fight pictures Friday night by 1. 8, Leary. The first show drew the largest crowd of the evening, but very few stayed for the second screening, though the pictures were labeled as Rood.
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Leary
Only Antlered Deer May Be Killed This Season
The article discusses a three year deer closed season in North Dakota with only antlered deer allowed when open. It notes hunters in Minnesota and Montana targeting big game and argues antlered restrictions reduce hunting accidents, citing a New York example with fewer human fatalities.
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She Ben
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
New York State
Kitten Sent Through the Mails Reported by Carrier
Wyndmere North Carolina December 3 Mail carrier Manning reports a kitten was sent by parcel post sewn in a sack with head and tail protruding. The post age was attached to the kitten’s tail. The carrier did not disclose how the cancellation was made without injuring the cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyndmere
N. C
Parcel Post
Westminster Literary and Debating Society Elects Officers
The Pioneer Literary and Debating Society of Westminister reorganized on Wednesday evening November 26 electing Tr J Wilson as president and Elsie Adams as secretary. A program committee named John Romine Hollis Graves and Evale Adams. The next meeting is December 12 with recitations by Gottwald Balo Rachel Wilson Mary Bair and Rooney Coons and a recess debate on whether civilization has benefited the American Indian with Romine Knudson for the affirmative and Graves Hulbert for the negative.
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Pioneer Literary and Debating Society of
Mary Bair
Ball
Rooney Coons
John Romine
K. C. Knudson
Hollis Graves
Calvin Hulbert
Westminister Notes Holiday Visits and School Program
Mrs Will Coons returned home after visiting Pennsylvania and other eastern points. Estelle Coons spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Elijah Golden of Tolley visited his sister in Bowbells. Mrs C B Young and son Kenneth joined Frank Bair for a day. Reed and wife visited their daughter Mrs R J Wilson for Thanksgiving. Rev Spencer of Bowbella preached at Thanksgiving and invited Westminster pupils to perform December 4 in Bowbells. Hollia Graves and others visited Frank Bair. The Westminster program on Wednesday was a success and the literary society will meet December 13. Tom Coons left for Minot to continue work after visiting his parents. Guy Starr came from Dogan for a visit with L D Butler and grandmother S C Butler.
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Will Coons
Pennsylvania
Estelle Coons
George Coons
Elijah Golden
Tolley
Adams
Bair
C. B. Young
Kenneth
Frank Bair
Spencer
Bowbella
Spence
Westminister School
Bowbells
Hollia Graves
Hulbert
Mary Coons
Tom Coons
Minot
Dan Coons
Mother Steals Child For Life Of Shame
Minot North Dakota December reports claim Martha Fennel former Minnewaukan resident abducted her daughter to force a life of shame. The tale ties to a past marriage to Congressman James Michels of Benson County and a custody arrangement. Detectives traced her to Superior Wisconsin with an ex detective, as search efforts spread statewide for the 13 year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot, N. D
Martha Fennel
Minnewaukan
Devils
James Michels
Benton County
Superior Wis
James J Hill Donates 10000 to Minot Hospital Fund
Minot North Dakota December 3 James J Hill will give 10000 toward the fund for the construction of St Francis hospital in Minot Judge L D Paida chairman of the fund committee announced today Paida held a conference with Mr Hill in St Paul when the agreement was reached Louis Hill pledged a show tollary from the Great Northern and the Soo line will give a like amount while Twin City manufacturers and lumbermen will add another thousand to the fund James J Hills donation is on the provision that the entire fund of 50000 is completed
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Minot
N. D
James J.hi
St. Francis Hospital
L. d. Paida
Judge Paida
Mr. Hill
St. Paul
Louis Hill
Great Northern
Soo Line
Twin City
James J. Hill
Buffalo-like cow draws curiosity near Kenmare
William Kinser, owner of a Kenmare meat market in North Dakota, bought a freak cow with a genuine buffalo hump and horn shape resembling a buffalo. He speculates it may be a freak or a grade animal from the hills west of town, initially thinking it was a straggler from Montana or Canada.
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Kenmare
N. D
William Kinser
Here
Kinser
Montana
Canadian
Wanted a strong woman for general housework
John Owens of Bowbells North Dakota seeks a capable woman for winter duties. The applicant should be kind to children and willing to perform general housework during the season.
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John Owens
Bowbells
N. D
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DR. Griffin
Parmera
Nelgon
Eath
Mrs. Durward
Owindler
Quaintance
Bowman
Bickford Gully
G.A. Marshall
Movius
Marshall
Atite
Tribune
Kitten
Westminister Literary and Debating Society
Westminister
Guy Starr
Dogan
L. D. Butler
8. C. Butler
Empire Builder
New Minot Hospital
Gow
Buffalo
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