Many Farmers Victimized by Smooth Talking Salesman
A traveling salesman in Pierce County sold stock food and medicines to German farmers with promises of five year terms at nine dollars monthly. Purchasers signed notes and face legal actions as the company seeks payment. Justice court decisions include the M. C. Burr Mfg. Co. versus Adam Harmann over a stock cabinet and furniture claim, with a jury verdict for the plaintiff and total costs of 128.55.
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Rugby
N. D
Justice Court
M. C. Burr Mfg. Co
Adam Harmann
Harmann
New Corporations Charter Granted in Kathryn and Nearby Towns
Alfrea Blaisdell announces charters for Thoreson Ronck Company Kathryn N D with 20000 capital. Louis Larson Company Kathryn N D 50000 capital. The Cabs Mercantile Company Cuba N D 50000 capital. Plaza Mercantile Co Plaza N D 15000 capital. Clyde Investment Company Clyde N D 14100 capital. Several churches in Daneville Martin and Clyde receive incorporations. Banks and firms in Linton Bristol Sweet Kramer and Adams report capital increases.
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Alfrea@ Blaisdell
Thoreson-Ronck Company
Kathryn
N. D
Capital Stock
Martin Thoreson
Louis Larson
John P. Ronck
John M. Thoreson
Fingal
N. D. Pierson Haviland
BK. T. Haviland
Minneapolia
Minn
Cabs Mercantile Company
Cuba
Thomas C. Littlethun
John Helmand
Gust Kroeger
Plaza Mercantile Co
Plaza
Daneville
Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Christian Johnson
Anton T. Otsam
James Finnson
M.D
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Martin, M. D
Christ Heer
Karl Schroeder
Henry Kwalson
Martin
Assumption of Blessed Virgin
Thomas Egan
Chas. Basher
Swedisk Evangelical Lutheran i Gustavua Adolphus Church
Adams
Lars Lendin
Carl J. ‘Samuelsom
Erle J. Nelson
St. Martin
William F. Blum
Eight Candidates In The Race For County Judge Job
The county campaign opens soon with eight hopefuls for the county judge seat, seeking to fill the four year term left by Adol Jérpaner. George J. Fiemme of Norwish, Wa. is among likely candidates, with strong local interest and party activity anticipated.
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Towner
City Bonds Accepted at 80 Percent and Elastic Money Plan
Senate Finance Committee advances a finance bill with emergency provisions for elastic currency. The plan shifts authority to the secretary of the treasury to approve additional circulating notes and allocate them equitably among states based on national bank capital and surplus, with reallocation to underutilized states or associations in the same region.
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Washington
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Dakot Retail Hardware Dealers Convention Opens Amid Cold
Governor Burke arrived in the city and spoke praising the association as it opened its convention. Prof E. F. Lae, pure food commissioner, addressed dealers on paints and brands proven by analysis. Committees named include Transportation, Resolutions, By-Laws, and Nominations with members from Fargo, Bismarck, Carrington, Bottineau, and Milton.
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Dakot
John ‘Burke
BE. F
Agricultural College
Hubert
Harringtom
Fargo
J. M. McCollom
Hope
G. W. Wolbert
Bismarck
Geo. A. Debs
Carpio
W. BR. Meintowh
Bottpeau
H. B. Biliott
Sanborm
Moen
Fire destroys Tolpoon's hardware and more in Tolpoon
A large blaze in Bowdon North Dakota at 11 p.m. destroyed Tolpoon's hardware and hardware items and spread to Woodman hall Golden West hotel Hansan Bros livery stables and the Guardian newspaper office. Several stores were ruined and damage extended to removing goats from nearby shops. The fire was contained before reaching the bank.
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Bowdon
N. D
Tolpoon
Woodman Hall
Golden ‘Weat Hotel
Hansan Bros
Guardian
Mall Stra
Bilao
Potten Omder
van Graa
Mitte Wep
Insurance claims summarize Tolleson and unit losses
The record lists Tolleson with loss 2100 and insurance 1400, Woodman hall loan 1800 and insurance 300, Golden West hotel loss 5500 and insurance 3000, Hanson Bros loss 4000 and insurance 2000, Bowden Guardian togs 500. No injuries reported.
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Tatnetares
Tolleson
Woodman Hall
Golden West
Hanson Bros
Bowden Guardian
Wineman Outlines Plan at North Dakota Attorney Meeting
Jamestown hosts the semiannual meeting of the North Dakota State's Attorney association with about 20 members present. President J. B. Wineman urges strict enforcement of prohibition, discusses druggist permits, C O D shipments, malt liquors, and criminal county work. Attendees include multiple attorneys from across the state. The program featured afternoon speeches and an evening banquet hosted by George W. Thorpe.
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Jamestown
N. D
North Dakota State's Attorney’ Association
Elks' Hall
Severn
J. B. Wineman
Wineman
Fuft
Cooperstown
J. M. Johnson
Sherrod
B. W. Shaw
Mandan
Bh.w. Bowen
Forman
W. H. Thomas
Leeds
Grand Forks
Theodore Calder
Hillsboro
H. J. Beeserson
Fessenden
Ebe. Cassels
Eliendale
G. W. Stone
Mott
Luger
Valley City
Spaulding
Fisk and Dean
A. A. Brace
Twelfth Annual North Dakota Hardware Dealers Convention Opens
North Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers association holds its twelfth annual convention in Fargo at the Commercial Club and Metropole hotel with dealers, traveling salesmen, and displays. Governor Burke and Prof Ladd address plans on food purity, experiments at the agricultural college, and program details are announced.
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North Dakota
Farge
Wn.d
North Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers Association
Comercial Club
Metropole
Worth Dakota
Burke
Ladd
Agricultural College
A. Beard
Fion
Peter, Billet
Fargo
Asdrpea
Toby
North Dekote
Beaslon
Experiences as an associate member at Mutual Fire Insurance
Chas F Ladner, president of Retail Hardware Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Minnesota, leads a discussion on experiences as an associate member of the mutual fire insurance organization.
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Our Mutual Fire Insurance
Chas
F. Ladner
Retail Hardware Mutual Fire Insuranes Co
Minnesota
Shortage in His Accounts in Wheatland Deal
Fargo on January 29 reports W McClosky of Wheatland faced a sudden brain storm in a Fargo hotel after clashes with Dr. Brown over unbalanced books from a business deal. A lengthy late night conference led to a tentative settlement for about 110 with secrecy to avoid legal action. McClosky’s condition worsened but the case will not be prosecuted.
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Fargo
N. D
Wheatland
W. McClosky
Dr. Brown
McClosky
Brown
Dahl Tells Story of Fire Scare at I X L Store
Jan 29 report from Devila Lake details C E Dahl a member of the I X L clothing firm left in charge while others were away Toll days. A new F P gas plant lit store and basement. a burner flare scorched the ceiling and Dahl ordered sheets to cover burners. A rumor spread causing distress until the firm can vindicate itself.
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Devila Lake
C. E. Dahl
I. X. L. Clothing Company
Dahl and Kneeshaw
Grand Forks
F. P
Dahl
Hoel Found Dead in Grand Forks After Exposure
Ole Hoel, 56, a well known newspaperman, was found dead near the Minnesota avenue bridge Sunday about 1 30 pm. His body showed signs of exposure and chilling. An inquest at Norman's undertakers followed with Judge McLoughlis, Dick Stacy and W F P Adams presiding. verdict: death due to exposure. A separate report notes Carl Shue, a drayman, was arrested for poisoning in Parge and linked to the Hoel case through testimony at a trial in Grand Forks on the same period.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Hoel
Minnesota Avenue Bridge
Norman
Judge McLoughlis
Dick Stacy
W. F P. Adams
Morses
Parge
Carl Shue
Henter
Jonge Ryngpen Jareis
Min
Peter
Bla Howe
Hat loss and man found dead by river after search
The report notes Hoel’s hat blew away and his search for it exhausted him with alcohol, leading him to die. The body was found on the river’s west bank.
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Hoel
Elevator boy Oscar Braideon dies after fall at Waldorf
Oscar Braideon, 21 or 22, an elevator boy at the Waldorf hotel, fell from the third floor to the basement around 10 30 pm and died two hours later at St Johns hospital. Authorities said autopsy would confirm injuries as none of the ribs or spine appeared broken and witnesses were not present at the fall. Braideon's parents, married near Barnesville Minnesota, were notified but had not responded by press time. Braideon had worked at the Waldorf about three months after moving from Barnesville.
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Oscar Graideon
Fargo
Oescar Braideon
Waldorf Hotel
S John's Hospital
Calllander
Callander
Braidson
Barnesville
Minn
Waldorf
McCumber Stands Pat on Federal Grain Inspection Support
Senator McCumber pledged to push for national grain inspection as long as he serves in the Senate. He expects a public hearing by the House committee while noting the Senate panel has worked on the bill. He doubts passage this session but vows to keep the issue alive across future sessions, citing state inspections and growing farmer support in the South.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
House
Houses of
Congress
Sawyer farmer Josaf Bastad dies from paralysis linked to stimulants
Sawyer North Dakota January 31 report claims Josaf Bastad died from paralysis caused by long use of tobacco snuff and other stimulants. Local residents say his disease was the result of years of tobacco and snuff habit.
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Sawyer
North Dakota
Gastad
Thaw Declared Not Guilty Freedom Faces Joy and Relief
The jury found Harry Thaw not guilty in the Stamford White case in New York. Eveline Nesbit Thaw expressed overwhelming joy for her husband’s acquittal as family members described relief and elation at the verdict.
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New York
Harry Daan
Stamford White
Camn
Evelie Nesbit Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Himi
Sali
Murh
Walsh Aged Banker Vows to Fight New Trial Move
Jol R Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank seeks a new trial after conviction on 54 counts related to misapplication of funds. He faces potential 540 years if the verdict stands while his attorneys claim no clear issue linked to the transactions and note testimony was unconnected. Walsh rose from immigrant shoe to financier owning railroads banks and papers including the Inter Ocean Herald and Chronicle. The case draws comments from prosecutors and banking officials about fairness and impact on banking practices.
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Chicago
Jol R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Waleh
Bonus
Oart Js Ur
Metyns
Mr. Dobyns
United States
Wiliam JB. Ridgeley
Ellent
John R. Walsh
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Herald
Cienicle
Columbus remembers Commodore party centennial amid coastal festivities
In expository notes from Toledo, a fragmented report recalls a centennial celebration for Commodore Party's historic 1013 victory in Putia Bay. Officials weighed arrangements while divisions over events persisted.
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Toledo
Ohio
Commodore
Putia Bay
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Seberg
Valva
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Denbigh
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Harry Thaw
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Mer Husband
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