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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
1
A Granville man, 45, was fatally injured when a car struck a stepper sled worker on a street. He was knocked down and crushed between the car and a form, sustaining a broken pelvis and internal injuries. He leaves three children.
A Witch engine pushing freight cars derailed into the freight house side track near Williston's passenger depot, battering the east end wall. No other damage occurred. No blame determined.
March 23 in Alexander North Dakota two coyotes approached Lundquist's yard and attacked his dog. Lundquist fired his shotgun to drive them off but darkness and rapid movement allowed the animals to retreat as the coyotes trotted away, leaving the scene unsettled.
March 23 report from N. Ds notes Ryder and Bob Mellen injured when their vehicle tipped at an eight corner. Bystanders aided Mellen then he was brought to town for medical care with severe bruising and possible internal injuries feared. Nearby witnesses assisted until aid arrived.
A petition circulated in Mountrail County seeks to increase the county board from three districts to five commissioners. Voters are asked to approve changing the system, with the election proposed alongside the June primaries.
Readable lines indicate a U S Senate nomination discussion with Governor statements and a note on committee members and conventioneering. The fragment mentions dates and political framing but lacks complete names or events.
The article notes June primaries will nominate candidates for Congress state and county offices. It mentions the governor’s Copenhagen visit delaying plans and fueling rumors he might not seek a Senate seat.
Bismarck North Dakota March 24 Mra Britten of cando North re covers about 10000 damages for breach of promise to marry from J C McWilliams prominent Towner county farmer The decision affirms lower court verdicts in the long running suit This is the third time the case has reached the Supreme Court with the defendant reversing prior rulings plus local notes on an auction sale planned by Louis Kuethe and business ties to Peters of Woburn
Alexander Abbott, a single man formerly residing southeast of town, was brought before A. L. Martin on a charge of taking mortgaged property from Bite It appears that Abbott went to Montana last fall and took mortgaged goods without proper preliminaries. Martin held the mortgage and sworn out a warrant for arrest. He was bound over to districts court and is jailed on bond default.
Melvin Hertsch and family were crossing the Myer river at Ray Between when the current rose under several feet of water. A sleigh struck a break in the ice and their child slipped from the seat into the water, but Mr Ely rescued her and brought her to shore safely.
N Dy March 23 19th century note reports Hjort seeking a secretary of state candidacy. The piece mentions his prior newspaper career in twin cities and his 1836 to 1861 years of public service and roles as editor and president.
Williston North Dakota reports a successful deer hunt week with several deer moved to safety. Rescues occurred as Missouri River floods left deer stranded on ice and river bottoms, with efforts by business men and hunters to herd, shelter, and eventually release the animals back to their habitat.
Mensing, connected with the Chas Haberle farm, schedules a public sale on Monday March 27. He has sold his farming interest and bought two shares in the Model Cate collection in partnership. Mensing promotes his move and was seen in the city Monday distributing sale posters.
In Ramsey County district court Mrs. Lily Smith sued for alienation of affection. The jury awarded $800 to Mrs. Smith and $10,000 against Lily Smith, sister of the husband, who did not appear in court. The case proceeded with the jury weighing the testimony of the plaintiff.
In Mayville North Dakota on March 23 a woman fired at a man suspected of peering into windows. Earlier incidents had troubled residents as the man, described as a prowler, approached homes in the northeast part of town. The householder shouted for help and the assailant fled after the warning shot narrowly missed.
Fragmentary reads indicate a body was found buried at a hay stage near Minot Nebraska with local authorities investigating. Names, dates, and precise location are unclear in the text.
A decayed body found on a farm shows two weeks of beard and discolored face with signs of violence. Officials say no inquest will be held as the cause remains unclear and the deceased appeared unknown to locals, possibly having died from illness after staying on the farm.
In Alsmarck North Dakota March 22 prohibition forces allege extensive forgeries aimed at blocking the states bootlegging law from taking effect. They claim forged signatures were used on a referendum petition and that Attorney General Henry Linde questioned petition sufficiency. The action targets peddling of liquor and broadens bootlegger scope to traveling agents. Courts will hear the case.
Ambrose Hagen of Jena Hagen city worked three months in Trnex cos mines near Noonan. An explosion last Thursday while preparing dynamite blew him 30 feet, leaving his clothing burning. He was rushed to Noon an hotel for care as nurses and a physician aided him. Mrs Hagen left by train for Noon an after the accident as mine workers contributed about 200 dollars.
Oscar Wellan acted to defend his home when intruders entered the residence in Wilford N D on March 22. An audible alarm and a protective response followed as authorities investigated the incident and reported no further danger.
At a Burke County Socialist convention in Lignite, delegates nominated a full county slate praised as wise and trustworthy. The list includes representatives J A Bailiff S Semingson Otto Moody. county offices held by O S Hobampell G A Whitty R A Owings Chas Anderson Paul Pommier Jim Stewart H F Pommier R V Goodkaston G A Ball Foigel and others with no candidate for states attorney or county superintendent of schools.
The Thirteenth District Masonic Lodge meeting at Kenmare hosts 150 members from Divide Burke and Renville counties. Bowbelle Fortal and Kenmare lodges exemplified first second and third degrees with a dinner then music and addresses by C J Campbell W L Stockwell Rev A Hall Rev F B Sapp and Gov L B Hanna. Next meeting moves to Mohall in spring 1917.
Ip investigating poultry tuberculosis at the North Dakota Experiment Station fed 12 sparrows a meal of chopped tubercular chicken. All birds developed generalized tuberculosis with variable survival: two by 73 days, two by 76 days, and single birds at 100, 104, 105, 118, 128, 181, 188 and 202 days.
Minot North Dakota March 23. John W t Ms who ran a city restaurant for years was arrested on a warrant charging him with being an escaped convict. Proceedings and further steps will be made to prevent, says the report.
A habeas corpus hearing is set as officials seek the return of Willis who allegedly escaped Missouri Penitentiary in 1906. Warrant sworn by J A Hardin assistant yardmaster. Case hinges on identification and thumbprint records tied to a 99 year murder sentence.
The Tribune charges Blisher Plaxton Times publisher Hoyt with deception over a 2000 post cards order from the county treasurer, delivering 1700 and threatening a counterclaim. It accuses Romine of misusing funds, cites bank deposits, and asserts officials admit full delivery of ordered prints.
Dickinson North Dakota March 23 Formal announcement by Leslie Simpson of his entry into the race for congress in the Third district. He would seek the Republican nomination, hoping to oppose Norton. Simpson notes prior attempts were blocked by the party force voting method now removed. He claims new support from poll elements that previously opposed him.
The readable text hints at a planters related notice with price 4600 and an officer’s plan. It is incomplete and lacks clear actions, dates, or locations. No further concrete names or entities are available from the fragment.
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