Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Williston barbershop brawl
In Williston North Dakota on February 17 Seymore Washington a colored barber porter assaulted Mike O Neil with a pocket knife during a joshing exchange at Calderwood Building Main Street O Neill suffered two deep cuts near the left ribs one narrowly missing the heart Washington was restrained by bystanders and jailed, bond set at 500 dollars. He waived exam and remains in county jail awaiting trial. Also noted are unrelated police items involving a hog theft and a farmer’s assault cases in the area.
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Williston
N. D
Seymore Washington
Mike O'Neil
Calderwood Building
Main
O'Nes
Washington Autit
C. A. Lohrke
Washington
O'Neil
Nolan
Owens
D. A. Lohrke
A. J. Fiell
Curley” Notsinger
Xgitm
Noféinger
Bismarck
Seymore
Promised One Marries Another and Front-Page Charge
Mott N D Feb 17. On breach of promise charges Max Gandel under arrest at Mott. He kept company with Mary Wiserman of Odessa promising to wed if seduced. He then married a Miss Wiserman of Mott and faces arraignment today with bond set at 2000. The offense carries penalties of one to five years and up to 3000 fine.
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Miss Wiserman
Mott
Iaid
Gane
Langer
Vincent Hogan
New Leipsig
Gabe Wekroth
Gand
Hog Thief Gets One Year at Bismarck
Minot North Dakota February 1 three men including N F Anderson Chet Harms and a farm youth were arrested for stealing two butchered hogs from the Parker farm north of Minot. They reportedly confessed and claim they used Harris to aid in the theft with the hogs taken to an unspecified destination.
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Bismarck
Minot
N. D
N. F.anderson
Chet Harms
Pegr Minot
Wm. Parker Farm
Harrie’ Toamy
Anderson
Harris
Sykeston Man Slays Self Over Toothache
Nick Richards, 42, a local laborer for about ten years, rose at 6 am after suffering days of toothache and fatally cut his throat with a razor in his hotel room. His body was found at 9:30 am near lumber belonging to the Thompson yard. His sister lives near Dickinson, and a cousin resides in South Dakota.
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Sykeston
N. D
Nick Richards
Dacedsead
Dickinson
South Dakota
Richards
Thompson
Water shortage halts rail line west of Kenmare
Severe drought strikes the Dakota region as the Soo Line encounters dry Bowbells Bowline wells and dry reservoirs at Flax ton and Portal. Water supply along the Ambrose to Whitetail corridor is insufficient to last long with one or two lakes having some water. Railroaders call it the hardest winter since 1900 07.
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Kenmare
N.D
Cenmare
Ambrose
Whitetall
Mont
Colgan Mercantile Co. Destroyed by Fire in North Dakota
Kenmure North Dakota February 17 The Colgan Mercantile Co stock and building at Colgan Divide county were completely destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon caused by a stove explosion. A clerk was inside and escaped with no injuries. The loss is about 5000 dollars and affects W H Feehan of the city who owned the business with his brother. They had bought the business last fall and were beginning to build on what was a promising venture.
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Kenmure
N. D
Colgan Mercantile Co
Colgan
Divide County
Fie
Jessie
W. H. Feehan
Lee Feehan
Gabriel
Burke County
Dowbella
Perella
Amounl
Romine
the Tribune
Man trampled by horses near Mandan
Anton Mann, a farmer near St Anthony, was nearly trampled to death when a horse kicked him and two others trampled him as family members heard cries for help. He was rescued two hours later with severe cuts and bruises.
Western Towns Struggle With Widespread Hardship
Fortuna Leader Dudley Montana reports severe conditions as towns consume stockyard wood for fuel. Six year old Beavis Thrainson of Grand Forks suffered severe scalds after hot water spilled from a stove during an accidental household incident.
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Fortuna
Dudley
Montana
Beavis
Gunder Thrainson
Grand Forks
Slater
Woman Takes Blame to Save Paramour in White Slavery Case
Mrs. Willian Heitz of Chicago testified before U S Commissioner John F Fort that she persuaded Frank Cribben to flee from Illinois to Minnesota and North Dakota. They left Chicago, moved to St Paul, sought a home for their child via a newspaper ad, and were arrested on a statutory charge. Officials later pressed white slavery charges under Mann Act. A leniency plea was promised if Cribben pleads guilty.
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Mandan
WN. U
Frank Cribben
Willian Heitz
Chicago
U. S
John F. Fort
Cribben
Illinois
Minnesota
North Dakota
St. Paul
New Salem
Dropped Dead on Load of Hay in Langdon North Dakota
William McKay of Cheviot Susk dropped dead while helping his brother load hay on a farm near Langdon. He was visiting relatives for several weeks. McKay, 68, had long been a Cavalier County resident and pioneer in the Cheviot area.
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Langdon
N. C
William McKay
Cheviot
Susk
Tila Ofty
McKay
Thin County
Cavalier County
John Lee Dies of Heart Failure in Big Springs District
John Lee a middle aged bachelor living with his brother in the Big Springs district died suddenly of heart failure a week ago Saturday after a period of imperfect health. Funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran church of Niobo Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Anderson of Thin City, with burial following.
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Kenmare
John Lee
Math. Lee
Big Springs
Minot Girls Survive Janesville Scam Attempt
Two young Minot women aged about seventeen appeared before Juvenile Court in Minot, North Dakota, to testify about a man named Davidson from Montpelier, California who wired them money for two train tickets to his location. The case involved alleged white slavery aims, and the girls notified authorities to evade the scheme.
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Minot
J.B
Monto
Davidson
Montpelier
Calit
Sthet
Hota
Davidson faces charges in Fargo case of alleged trafficking
Involving two girls from Vili Minnesota and a city set, authorities say a man named Steele met them in Fargo and promised employment there. Davidson is believed to have learned their addresses and arranged transportation funds. charges of enticement and transporting appear imminent.
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Shveme
Gourt
Vili
Minn
Kpow -Davidson
Steele
Fargo
Davidson
Alderson May Face Murder Charge in Local Case
Harvey Alderson, a prominent local land owner, is held on a $3,000 bond with a murder in the first degree charge possible. Nick Zanzor lies in a Tusar hospital with a bullet wound, his condition not improved. Alderson was arrested after a report of assault with a deadly weapon and the case adjourned to Wednesday.
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Devily Luke
Harvey Alderson
Nick Zanzor
Tusar
Aldergon
Fook
Iment
Zanzor
Bardman Attacks Lone Homesteader in North Dakota
In Killdeer North Dakota on February 17 Joseph Strang and Henry Erbe stockmen confronted a homesteader while seeking cattle. After a gate was opened a conflict arose over a trespass sign. Strang assaulted Rogne, breaking his nose and injuring him. Rogne was hospitalized. Strang paid a $100 fine and began a 30 day county jail term.
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Killdeer
N. D
Joseph Strang
Henry Erbe
Rogne
Strang
Free Ringe Cittlemen
Grafton Man Killed by Train in Fatal Accident
A Grafton man employed by Robertson Lumber Co was killed by a Great Northern freight train at 7 30 Saturday evening. He fell between two cars as the train started unexpectedly and was decapitated. He leaves a widow and four children and other relatives in Gratton and nearby areas.
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Vatton
N. D
Bjorn Johnson
Robertson Lumber Co
Great Northern
Johnson
Sid
Cir Berghaan
Miss
Dwife Johnson
John Johnson
Gratton
Lac, Where
The Gryce Ruby Reveals Blood Stained History
Hester Gryce unveils the Gryce ruby a jewel said to carry a history of violence. Janet Mowes watches as the gem flashes brilliantly then dims its crimson glow signifying a dark past hinted at by Hester.
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Tester Gryce
Janet Mowes
Hester Gryce
Janet
Sunderneath the
de Villier
Hester
Esther
Candidacy of K. C. Knutson for Burke County Treasurer
A supporter denounces K C Knudson of Perella as unfit for Burke County treasurer. The letter claims he is dishonest, partisan, and a danger to the Farmers movement, citing alleged character flaws, policy stances on state programs, and public conduct.
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K. C. Knutson
Perella
Romine Returns $167 to Burke County Treasury
Burke County commissioners accepted a $167 payment from ex- auditor Romine and turned it over to the county treasury. The sum covered fees for 164 deed certifications and 252 township bonds dating from 1911 and 1912. The Tribune notes the repayment followed a prior article and libel suit.
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Burke County
Romine
Romine-Stefanowicz
Community Notes From Kandiyohi Area February Updates
Local brief items list visits and travels among Kandiyohi residents including Albert Haugen and Laura, Mrs. Peter Nelson visiting Otto Carlson, Oscar and Laura Anderson and Theodore Christenson returning from Plentywood, Laura staying with Clara Kamp, and various daily activities. Note mentions hospital stay for Mrs. Amandus Anderton and a newborn baby boy at the Compard home.
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Albert, Haugen
Laura
Minnesota
Peter Nelson
Otto Carlson
Mr. Nelson
Niobe
Oscar
Laura Anderson
Theodore Christenson
Plentywood
Mont
Charley Kamp
Clara
Chris. Schmelting
Kenmare
Walter Peters
Jens Mickelson
Carl,Holt
Christenson
Mise Winnifred Ostrand
Robert Bowman
Amandus Anderton
Kenmare Hospital
George Garreb
Amandag Anderson Place
Portal
Heame
Anderson's
Pete Nelson
Goone- Neck
Arthur Leslie
Mrs
Nels Compard
Babe
Father
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the Pioneer
Alderson
Bardman
Grafton
K. C. Knudson
KK. C. Knudson
U. I
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K. C. of
Rh. & V. Fife
Mahoney
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