Leeds Fire Destroys Block and Much Property
Fire in Leeds North Dakota on June 29 originated in Nelson's pool hall and restaurant, swept one side of the street for a full block. Loss estimated around 20 000 with multiple buildings gutted including Leeds News building Woolman Hall the Novelty and adjacent residences amid high winds.
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Leeds
N. D
Nelson
Northern Pacific
Leeds News
Woolman Hall
Novelty
George I
Mr. Elder
Hitch
Peeping Tom Sentenced 30 Days in County Jail
East Grand Forks Minnesota June 29 Ed Lynch alleged Peeping Tom pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct before Judge Robert Blair in municipal court and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. He was arrested after a complaint by several citizens. Lynch was taken to the Crookston county jail. Residents report prowlers in residential districts for weeks. Lynch was caught acting oddly in the eastern section of the city.
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East Grand Forks
Minn
Lynch
Robert Blair
Crookston
Regidenta
Smith Dies Suddenly on the Street in Minot
Elmer Smith 36 longtime police figure in Minot and Ray dies suddenly of heart failure after breakfast at Ray hotel. He served as Minot chief during I W W troubles and later led Ray police, leaving a wife, two children, and a hotel-running father behind. Funeral held in Ray.
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Minot
N. D
Elmer Smith
Ray
Mr. Smith
Russell
Government Buying Dakota Horses Bid Plans
Bismarck June 22 Adjutant General Tharasson reports a War Department telegram announcing June 26 bids to purchase horses and mules for the organized militia totaling 62000. Interested bidders should contact Capt C B Hawking 10 Scarritt Ave Kansas City Mo for details.
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Bismarck
Tharasson
War Department
C. B. Hawkine
Scarritt Ave
Kansas City
Broken back proves fatal to Gilby man
Grand Forks North Dakota June 29 Shortly after midnight yesterday occurred the death of Ole Benson the Gilby blacksmith who was fatally injured when the floor of the Abbey barn crashed through with a dancing party several weeks earlier in Gilby North Dakota the accident left multiple injured and authorities investigated the scene
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Grand Forks
N. D
Ole Benson
Gilby
Abbey Barn
Benson dies after accident injuries in hospital collapse
Benson suffered a broken back severe burns and other injuries after an accident. He was brought to Grand Forke and taken to St Michael's hospital where multiple operations were performed. Despite initial hope a burn related complication led to amputation and his death. He leaves a wife an infant child and his mother near Misher. Interment was at Gibiby.
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Benson
Grand Forke
St. Michael's Hospital
Misher
Gibiby
New Salem Girl Suffers Arm Break While Belt Catches
In New Salem North Dakota on June 29 Pauline Heidt attempted to throw a belt on a gasoline engine driving washing machinery. Her arm was caught and badly broken, her sister nearby quickly shut off the machine.
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New Salem
N. D
Pauline Heidt
Bowbells Gears Up for July 7 8 Carnival Week
Bowbells gears up for the Cash & Hine Carnival Company event on Friday and Saturday July 7 and 8. Five big tent shows plus free street attractions, a grand theatre ball, and new acts promise a large crowd. Officials assure clean and moral entertainment with police presence if needed. Local merchants host market days and managers promise varied vaudeville and attractions. Local residents urged to attend both days.
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Bowbells
Big Cash & Hine Carnival Company
H. Mobr
Royal Theatre
Cas & Hine Carnival Company
J. W. Moore
Carnival Company
Commodore Tom
Horace
Geo. Webb
Samathy
Barnett Brothers
Pan
Armieas Wonder
Kison
wAl
Mohr Family Plans Edmonton Visit With Relative Ties
Mrs J H Mohr and children and her sister Miss Alvina Trudel depart for Edmonton Alberta where they will spend about two months visiting relatives and friends.
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J. H. Mohr
Alvina Trudel
Edmonton
Alta
Northgate Local Happenings and Town Moves
Northgate residents report travel and home projects including I M Smith finishing a school term and leaving for Hunter North Dakota. A dance at Walter Lowes barn drew a large crowd and a fine time. Northgate beat Westminster 6 to 1 in a local ball game. Multiple residents planned homesteads, barn additions, and family travels to Minot Bowbells Big Sandy and Plaxton. The Occident elevator was struck by lightning causing damage.
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Mise I. M. Smith
Emerson
Hunter
N. D
Thos. Madden
Austin
Minn
Walter Lowe
New Barn
Charley Regnell
Steve Blaska
Clarence Emerson
Niagara
N. C
Northgate
Westminster
Huff
Henry Schweyen
Henrychweyen, Jr
Jack O'Brien
Ens Christensen
Minot
Kemp
Charles Regnell
Portal
John
Sid Romine
Overland
Albert Taffelmeyer
J. B. Parsons
Kenmare
Martin Hager
Plaxton
Funfast
Kenmare to Host Biggest July Fourth Aeroplane Show
Kenmare prepares for a monster celebration on July 4-5 inviting locals to attend an outstanding venture. Or nxier Adame advertised as the birdman will perform looping and upside down stunts with two flights scheduled, morning and late afternoon.
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Kenmare
oRnxier Adame
Aie
Atume
Autos of League Not Assessed in Grand Forks
Grand Forks North Dakota June 29 The three Ford automobiles of the Farmers Nonpartisan league in Grand Forks county will not be assessed in this city The city council and city attorney after conference with league officials decided to let the matter drop The cars were assessed at 5 25 dollars
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Grand Forks
N. D
Ford
Farmers’ Nonpartisan League
Nonpartisan League
Fargo
Incomplete Returns Bring Joy and Gloom in Burke County
In heavy rain and threatening weather a large Burke County vote produced surprises as results trickled in. Cumber appears top for LA 8 senator with Hanna second and Nestos third, Burdick leading for governor with Frazier winning country precincts, and Lawrence Larset ahead of Nels Lapse for county treasurer.
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Burke County
the Tribune
Cumber
Hanna
Nestos
Burdick
Frazier
Thomas Hall
W. ©. Taylor
Lawrence Larset
Nels Lapse
W. C. Martin
Marty
Thomas Peterson
Dolphin, Kostad
Erickson
Deaf and dumb travelers arrested at Mandan on No 3
Detective Giliday of the Northern Pacific detained three deaf and mute men who arrived on No 3 at Mandan. They were not related but traveled together seeking work. They communicated with finger alphabet and offered what information they could.
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Mandan
N. OD
Tr. Giliday
N. P
Local Social Roundup From Clayton Area
Pat Devaney takes a business trip to Minot and back. Miss Nettle Christ and Floyd Attrud visit John Christ’s home. The Remingtons host visitors while Mildred Remington plans Minot summer school. Clarence McArthur changes cars and heads to Bowbells. Multiple neighbors, including Bogus and White families, socialize through Sunday and Tuesday visits.
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Pat Devaney
Minot
Nettle Christ
Floyd
Atrud
John Christ
Ang
W. BD
Owings and Family
Roy Grey
Remington
Mildred Remington
Iumomer School
Devaney
Studebaker
Clarence McArthur
Bent
W. B. White
Bowhell
John Norlin
Munson
Oscar Olson
Bogus
Harl MecEvers
Bowbells
John Bogus
Mary
Lucille
James Dignan
Josephine” Nelson
Aslum
Palmer Christensen
Francis Bogus
Albert Bogus
Lois Gosecky
Floyd Bryan
Woburs
George White
Conrad Oleon
T. Gullickson
Mr. Gosecky
Louis
Mouse River Chautauqua Opens With Busy Week of Entertainment
The ten day Mouse River Chautauqua begins next Monday, attracting record crowds to Bowbells area. A large program features Ben Hur Players, Sadlers, Miss Willmer, Prof Perlmutter, and many musicians with daily 10:00 a.m. song services and 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. acts. Attendees plan to visit from Bowbells and nearby areas. organizers report increased improvements and growing crowds, promising the season’s best song services and performances in this region.
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Mouse River
Ome Turnquist
Misa Reynolds
Sadlers
Misa Willmer
Ben Hur
Miss Willmer
Uly
Pinyera
Singera
Stanley L. Krebs
Prof. Perlmutter
Ben Hur Singers
Profsenaaier
Chicago
Ben Hur Singern
David
Ught
Robert J. Patterson
Band Boys
Spurgeon
London
England
Hanoa
Germany
Aunte
Jane
Kentucky
Elizabeth Hall
Miss Lowe
Miss, Norton
Lowe
Barnes
Gretchen
Aga C. Thibodeau
Miss Norton
The
Weeks Company
America
Squire Blakshee
Polly Perkins
Paris
Edward W. Lanham
Four stays ago groom joins regiment in Mexico service
William Gano a chemist with Oliver Mining Co received notice from Hibbing and married Miss Helen Burns near Mandan while awaiting deployment. The ceremony by Court Commissioner Henry Gallick took place Saturday at Westminster Hall, after which the couple dined and headed to Sioux Falls. Mrs. Gano plans to return to Mandan when her husband completes his service.
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St. Paul
Minn
William Gano
Oliver Mining Co
Hibbing
National Guard
Sioux Falls
M. D
Gano
Helen Burns
Mandan
Mexico
Miss Burne
Henry Gallick
S. C
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Peeping Tom
Smith
Stat Corrissondentt
M. Hising
Clayton
Taft
Cor, D
Chautauqua
Opera Company
Anna Norton
Edna Lowe
Severinghaus
Griebel
James McLare
Kentucky Canal
James Allen
Christ Thies
Mads Braing
W. C. Patterson
Andrew Hoye
Hils
Tukater
Wien
Melvin Brorby
Randal
Neverleak
Carl Hanson
Flaxton
Geo. Mensing
Coteut
J. K. Mertin & Co
Millard Adame
Westminster Hall
Tribune
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