Confesses He Had Married Four Times
Fargo reports John Jarvis alias Belgard a half breed Indian was sentenced to one year and six months in the state penitentiary for bigamy. He admitted four marriages including to Miss Clara Schultz of Lakota and claimed all four wives are living. He was arrested with a 16 year old girl who said she was his wife.
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Fargo
N. D
Colley
District Court
Grand Forks County
John Jarvis
Belgard
A. M. Foes
Bunker
Casselton
Jarvis
Nelson County
Grand Forks
Clara Schultz
Schultz
Lakota
Tragedy on North Dakota Farm Prompt Coroner Jury Verdict
A coroner's jury in Wells County North Dakota concludes four deaths near Cathay were caused by blows from an unknown assailant. Victims include Emanuel Jeske's children Hilda 10 Nathaniel 13 Theodore 15 and cousin Lydia Bohnet 15. Evidence suggests skull fractures and a burned cook car used to conceal the crime. No killer identified, possible county reward discussed.
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Faysenden
N. D
Omanuel Jeske
Hilda
Nathaniel
Theodore
Lydia Bohner
Vere
Te Bohnet
Cathay
Jeske
DB. M. Niles
Wella County
Niles
Donker
Sykeston
Bohnet
Horse Stealing Ring Suspected in Dakota Territory
Port Yates North Dakota May 31 The existence of a horse stealing ring is hinted at in charges against Joseph Clouture on trial in the U S district court at Bismarck and Harry Eye lash and Joseph Horneclond Sioux Indians who pleaded guilty before trial A fourth member is under arrest on the South Dakota side of Standing Rock reservation likely to be arraigned soon Depredations span several years with horses disappearing on one side of the state then appearing with new owners on the other and the ring is said to involve rams catrone in North and South Dakota
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Port Yates
N. D
Joseph Clouture
United States
Bismarck
Harry Eyelash
Joseph Horneclond
South Dakota
Standing Rock
North
Stored grain not assessed in North Dakota elevators
In Bismarck on May 31 officials report complaints to the state tax commission that grain stored in North Dakota elevators as of April 1 is not being assessed per state laws. The commission notes cases where shipments out of elevators exceed the April 1 reports and urges assessors to verify reasons for the discrepancy.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Tax Commission
Grin
North Dakota
City Council to Meet on Monday for Report and Street Work Plans
City Engineer J H Clark will file his report as the council sets grades and preliminary steps for street work to be financed by special assessments. A newspaper notice will announce the assessment and hearing date for objections. The council may order new concrete sidewalks at the meeting.
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J. H. Clark
Americans Crossing To Canada To Dodge Draft
Minot North Dakota May 31 ten to fifteen American citizens of conscription age are entering Canada daily via Portal according to D C Adie assistant secretary of the Minneapolis Civic and Commerce association who investigated rumors of draft evasion. Several travelers from Canada were held at Portal and allowed to proceed after a check on possible violations of the new Canadian law. Canadian officials say cooperation with American authorities could improve if Congress passes a law similar to the Canadian measure.
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Minot
N. D
Canada
Portal
D. C
North Dakota Boards Asked to Delay School Openings
Bismarck May 31 A formal request will be made to North Dakota boards of education not to open school next fall before October 1. State Superintendent Macdonald announced the move to allow children to help with harvest duties in the bumper crop year.
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Bismarck
N. D
Boards of Education
North Dakota
Macdonald
Eyelash Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Pen
Henry Eyelash an Indian was taken to Leavenworth after being convicted of horse stealing at the Blemarck term. Judge Ami Donon sentenced him to five years. John Horn Cloud pleaded guilty but remains as a witness in Couture case to be tried in June at Bismarck. Federal authorities believe the Standing Rock horse theft gang is ended.
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Fargo
N. D
Henry Eyelash
Blemarck
Leavenworth
Marshal Wattles
Eyelash
Amidon
John Horn Cloud
Bismarck
Horn Cloud
Couture
Standing Rock
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kenmare Druggist Penalized in Local Forgery Case
Kenmare Druggist Orson Doe was defrauded of 20 dollars when a stranger asked him to cash a check drawn on the Coulee State Bank in the name of A H Jacobson. Doe honored the note, the forgery went through local and Coulee banks, and the thief escaped before discovery. Jacobson was not implicated.
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Kenmare
Orson Doe
Coulee
A. H. Jacobson
Doe
Jacobson
Burke County Farmers Complete Seeding and Road Work
Practically all Burke county farmers have finished seeding and now focus on road work. Most bad road spots are fixed and road overseers will continue improving highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke County
Enforcement Targets Cars With Only One License Tag
An official from the secretary of state visited the city Tuesday to enforce the two tag rule under the automobile license law. Many cars had only one tag because a circular suggested one tag sufficed in state, but advised carrying a second for travel to neighboring states. Going forward, law officers will arrest owners of cars with one or no tag and may remove repeatedly noncompliant officers.
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Secretary of State
Montana
Minnesota
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Porta Itico
Naturalization Court
Columbus
Ohio
Vienna
Austria
Paris
France
Sofa
Bulgaria
Japan
China
Jobste
Job
Reducing the Cost of Tater Seed
Garden advice urges using cone shaped seed pieces with an eye from potatoes to cut seed cost. Cut small cones one fifth to one eleventh ounce, plant a ninth acre with minimal seed, then store cuttings to dry before planting.
Questions to Be Asked at the Conscription Registration
The article discusses soil preparation and planting depth for cones and crops, with notes on row spacing for horse cultivation. It also reports an accident in which Harry Olson lost three fingers while sawing railroad ties, sought medical help locally, and mentions Flossie Emerson, a newly moved taxidermist from Kenmare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Harry Olson
J. C. Norlin
Gers
Harry
Hog production guidance and school dance fundraiser at Bowhells High
An editorial urges expanding pork production, stressing hardy swine breeds, proper feed, and affordable ventilation houses to boost output and farm prosperity. It also notes Bowhells High School senior clubs hosting a Friday dance to raise funds for a flag memorial in the assembly room, with strong attendance and satisfaction from the class.
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Bowhells High School
Do Your Bit Buy Liberty Loan Bonds Now
An active campaign in the area promotes purchase of Liberty Loan bonds. North Dakota is allotted 1 500 000 of the five billion target, with banks offering bonds free of charge. The notice explains bearer and registered bonds, denominations, interest, and the option to exchange for higher rate issues if offered during the war.
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North Dakota
United States
United States Treasury
Honda
Bowbell High School to Graduate Largest Class Yet
Bowbells High School will honor its largest graduating class this year with nine seniors receiving diplomas on June 7. The class day program June 6 includes insultory salutatory history poetry and Will. the commencement at Royal Theatre June 7 features music invocations and diplomas presented by Mr. FB Heckel and Prof. Joseph Kennedy with Bowbells Orchestra performing.
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Bowbelly
Mgh
Agnes Gorman
Sylvia Glenn
Dorothea Knowlton
Sophia Jessen
Helen Hagen
Inez Bendixen
Sylvia Haberman
Reginald Coleman
Loretta Kopriva
Occan Slont
Bophun Jessen
Mr. Pearson
Toyal
Job. Moore
Ruth Fischer
Joseph Kennedy
Bomk Peeve Perenne Girls Glee Club
L. le Hyale
B. Heckel
Clase
Job
Moore Musle
Bowbells
Palda Bound Over For Trial In North Dakota Case
Minot May 31 Attorney L J Palda former district judge bound over to the district court on charges of assault with a firearm against deputy sheriff A Upton during the raid at a telephone office. Bonds set at 1000 Palda in sheriff custody Habeas corpus to challenge committal framed by attorney Nash. Langer testified seizing the exchange alleging police in cahoots with the vice element and accused Judge Leighton of liquor law violations. New warrants issued against attorney general F C Upton and Youmans for inciting riot. Langer had left the city.
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Minot
N. D
L. J. Palda
District Court
Dill
A. Upton
Palda
Nash
Leighton
Mr. Langer
F. C. Upton
Grant
Youmans
Uptons
Registration Questions for Selective Service Volunteers
War Department prepared questions to guide conscripts at local registration sites. It covers name, age, home address, birth date, citizenship status, birthplace, country of citizenship if alien, and present occupation for accurate record keeping.
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Deel
Flossie Emerson
Paat
Howhelly
Miss Emerson
Thore
Tollen
Liberty Loan
Dune
War Department
Main Street
Chicago
Cook County
Illinoia
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