Apple scam suspect held on $8000 bond in Chicago
George B. Wright of Keweenaw Bay Wis was arrested in Chicago and jailed on 8000 bond for mail fraud. He allegedly sold apples under many company names including Northwestern Growers association Upper Michigan Pot ato Growers and National Light Company but did not deliver. Wright denies wrongdoing and claims only Michigan Growers association employment, while North Dakota buyers await value for money.
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Chicago
George B. Wright
Keweenaw Bay
Wis
Wright
Northwestern Grower's Association
Upper Michigan Potato Growers’ Association
Ke- Weonkw
National Light Company
Sault Ste. Marie
Interstate Manufacturing Company
Empire Oil Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Winnipeg
Canada
Eastern Growers’ Association of
Buffalo
N. Y
Northwestern Growers’ Association of
Benton Harbor
Mich
Michigan Growers’ Association
No booze in the parcels post and rules listed
Regulations under Postmaster Hitchcock limit sending perishable items by parcel post and require secure packing for local and longer deliveries. Prohibitions include intoxicants poisons live animals and dangerous goods while other items must be properly packed and labeled fragile. A local Bowbells rumor about Chas Bicker clarified he is single. Sheriff arrested Otto Birger on a threats charge with $500 bond. Lignite coal shipped from Noonan for local distribution.
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Parcela Post System
Hitchcock
Runaway injures Kenmare man near Kenaston
Kenmare North Dakota December 16 A young man named Ard Kyalhim residing southwest of Kenaston was brought to St. Johns hospital with injuries from a runaway. Initially thought to be skull fracture and internal injuries, he is recovering well. He and his brother Gabriel tried to hitch a team of unruly horses when a sudden leap of the wagon overturned him. A Burke county livestock and farm sale at F. Southward farm netted about 2500 dollars with cash buyers dominating. Auctioneer Col. E. C. Mahoney noted strong demand and many local farmers praised the sale. Louis Kuethe plans a winter trip from Woburn to Preston Minnesota, visiting relatives and other points, and Julius Virgin of Villa leaves for Minnesota for several months.
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Kenmare
N. D
Kyalhim
Bila
Kenaston
St. John’s Hospital
Gavriel
Burke County
F. Southward
Col. E. C. Mahoney
the Tribune
Louis Kuethe
Woburn
Bowbells
Preston
Minn
Minnesota
Frozen body of girl found and five arrested
Devils Lake North Dakota December 19 1926 the frozen body of Agnes Williams age 25 was found near the Devils Lake bridge south of the city. Officials at Benson county have warrants for five Indians on the Fort Totten reservation believed to know something of her death. Williams was last seen leaving the Fort Totten agency last Saturday night and her body was found today.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Agnes Williams
Devils Lake Bridge
Fort Totten
Benson County
Willams
Shothered by Cavern of Oats in Lisbon ND
Nels Linge of Hastings North Dakota was smothered to death after being buried by several hundred bushels of oats. He had been drawing oats from a bin when the grain crust formed after dampening, causing him to sink to the bottom. Linge was formerly of Waglevale and well known in the area.
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Lisbon
N. D
Dee
Nels Linge
Hastings
Linge
Waglevale
Express Companies to Compete With Parcels Post Rates
News from the city notes express firms will cut rates after year end, aiming at city and town business but not rural routes. New York figures show a shift from 25 cents per 50 miles to lower rates across weights, with parcels post still ahead on balance. Debby Bjornson drinks carbolic acid after gambling losses in Devils Lake. Five year sentence given to James Flower for killing William Griffith near Spring Brook. Maud Gill visits Portal, staying with her brother.
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New York World
Express Companies
New York
Ambrose Man Ig Kicked Ten Death
Ambroze, N. D., Dec. 17. Neighbors found a horse loose at a stable with a wagon hitched. An overturned wagon box lay 30 feet away and an overcoat became Ole T. Rigstad’s body. Coroner and jury ruled accidental death from a runaway while unhitching.
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Ambroze
N. D
Ole T. Rigetad
Ole T. Rigstad
Dr Thor Moeller Must Go 10 Pen
Minot North Dakota December 18 after years of legal fights for liberty Dr Theo Moeller formerly of Minot now of Velva must serve a ten year term in the state pen at Bismarck for the murder of Gina Lien a Lorraine North Dakota music teacher in this city four years ago This is the final decision of the supreme court reaffirming Judge Leighton of this district handed down at Bismarck Monday afternoon Moeller will begin serving soon ending one of Ward County s dramatic criminal histories The defendant a prominent physician was arrested after the death of Gina Lien at a Minot hotel and charged with second degree murder It was alleged he performed a criminal operation from which she died L D Dale a young banker of Lorraine was also implicated and after his Rugby trial he was sentenced to a long term in the penitentiary Dale later died after returning home The pardon board freed Moeller earlier due to illness Mrs Christ Kreisel of west of the city left last night for Minnesota to visit relatives including Bigin Boyd and Owatonna for six weeks
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Minot
N. D
Theo. Moeller
Velya
Bismarck
Gina Lien
Loraine
Supreme Court
K. E. Leighton
Moeller
Ward
Thor. Moeller
Mise Lien
L. W. Dale
Rugby
Pardon Board
Jong
Dale
Canvassing Board Announces Result From North Dakota canvass
The state board of canvassers completed the official vote tally from the November election. Presidential results show Wilson 29,566 Roosevelt 25,726 Taft 23,090 Debs 6,966, with numerous statewide races for governor, congress, supreme court, amendments, and state officers detailed by district and candidate totals.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Board of
Lovell
Durocher
Young
Minckler
Yoder
Norton
Halverson
LeSeuer
Supreme Court
Bruce
Robinson
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kraabe
Brandt
Bradstrup
Vadnais dismssed in Divide county action
Minot North Dakota December 14 A motion to strike allegations in the accusation against Divide county auditor W E Vadnais by States Attorney E Brace was argued before Judge Leighton and resulted in a dismissal of the entire action Brace had charged irregularities in the county office over the past two years and sought Vadnais removal The decision ends the case with no further action. The article also notes local remarks urging work and mentions Mr Martin returning from Ruthven Iowa with horses and a bank cashier attending a leap year dancing party.
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Minot
N. D
W. E. Vadnais
Divide County
E. Brace
K. EB. Leighton Chambers
Brace
Vadants
Fourteen Horses Vanish in North Dakota Theft
Glen Ulin North Dakota December reports Jack Crowley’s ranch was hit by horse thieves, fourteen fine horses stolen. A search found one horse returned with mane and tail clipped. Descriptions sent nationwide. suspicion of interstate running. Local residents and visitors noted as holiday travel and probate business recounted.
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Glen Ulin
N. D
Jack Crowley
Postera
Escaped lunatic caught at Tioga
Willieton Ohio December 13 An insane man James Estevan walked from Cathon Ohio to Tioga County and was arrested His escape was admitted after examination by Williams County officials He traveled on foot for miles and gained freedom by being a trusty at the Ohio asylum He slept at a farm home before returning to jail awaiting advices from the asylum.
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Willieton
James Estevan
Cathon
Ohio
Toga
Thie County
Estevan Io
Williams County
Ohio Asylum
Williams County Commission
Carthon
Estevan
V. S. Gordon
Tioga
Amundson to be tried in Williston sixth county shift
Amundson of Minot who was to be tried at Crosby before Judge Fisk on a serious charge will be tried in Williams county at Williston. The case moves after affidavits of prejudice against Divide county jurors and prior judge changes. Former State’s Attorney Nash hired to assist in the prosecution as the trial date approaches. Also notes local hospital recoveries and a Bank of Portal visitor in Bowbells.
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Arne Amundson
Minot
Crosby Week
Fisk
Williston
L. J Palda, Jr
Amundson
Divide County
Williams County
Burr
Bottineau County
Crosby
Dudley L. Nash
Amundeau
Salnt
Coyle
Mr. Nash
Buckley
Agnes Kirkelie
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Charlie
India Hite
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Dick Stainhofer
Otto Birger
West Battleview
Ed Jorgenson
Birger
Justica Geo. B. Ges
Powers Lake
M.F. Salmon
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Po Julius Virgin
Near Villa
Villa
W. E. Kirsch
City
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T. M. Donovan
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Harden
B. H. Harden
Thisielty
Gus Bjornson
Hans Holgren
Liying
Bjornson
Batde
James Flower
James Plower
William Griffith
Superior
Springbrook
Thin County
Maud Gill
Portal
Ambrose
Thor Moeller
Liberty
Christ Kreisel
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Owatonna
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Shanley
Elliott
Olson
Lish
Bassett
Miller
Sullivan
Goer
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Kul Stad
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Perry
McRose
Bailey
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Ogren
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Kneeshaw
Price
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Bowen
Crawford
Bleveth
Fink
Nuchole
Diomiss
Martin
Ruthven
Iowa
Mary Bramblee
Newport
Or. A. Lovik
First State Bank of
Larson
Opera House
Thiavity
Jack Grawley
Glen Ullin
Ther Rustlers
C. Mensing
Lawrence Weinmann
Winona
Chas. Haberle
Mensing
Haberles
Mise
Carrie M. Hansch
Bowbells High School
Jack Donovan
Twin ‘Cities
Wm. Stromberg
Main Street
B. ©. Hartman
Fred Dilworth
Hairston
Ont
F. A. Kuep
Columbus
Justice of the Peace
W. EB. Metzger
First International Bank of Portal
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