Bottle of flu cure arrives at Bismarck
In a quirky legal skirmish a whiskey claim reaches Justice James N. Robinson. United States Attorney Hildreth cites federal law to block import of liquor for medical use without a doctor’s affidavit. Local officials defer to the attorney general on whether North Dakota’s bone dry statute allows the shipment. The tale blends court politics with a dated prohibition conflict and a fishing-family tragedy nearby.
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Bismarck
N. D
United States
James N. Robinson
Bismarck Northern Express
James R. Robinson
League Supreme Court
Walton
Robinson
Co. M. A. Hildreth
Fargo
Justice Robinson
North Dakota
Hqier
Hildreth
Tate
Territory
North Dak
Toyal
Judge Robinson
Langer
Teague
Fudge Robinson
Law Wes
Stake Mead
Unclear fragmentary report on a death on board unclear
Fragmentary OCR text describes a body on a boat and mentions a deceased person and reactions aboard. The readable parts point to an incident at sea involving a death and untidy surroundings, but key details such as names, places, or dates are missing.
War Fund Quota Doubled in Burke County Appeal
The United War Work Campaign seeks a 60 percent increase to 225 575 000 for services by the YMCA, Knights of Columbus, YWCA, War Camps Community, Service Jewish Welfare Board, American Library Association and Salvation Army. Burke County is asked for 4 260, now 36 375, with district apportionments listed for Bowbells Plaxton Portal Lignite Coteau Columbus Powers Lake Northgate Battleview and others.
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United @War Work
Young Men's Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
Young Women's Christian Association
War Camps Community
Service Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Burke County
Bowbells
Guy A. Kopriva
Plaxton
Bertie Nelson
Portal
Wm. Metzger
Christ Hanson
Coteau
L. N. Peterson
Columbus
A. W. Huss
Powers Lake
A. H. Lundquist
Larson
O. L. Hallelia
Northgate
Géo
H. ‘Lesiie
Battleview
Juliue Johnson
War Industries Board order cuts subscribers list firm says
A newspaper reports that the War Industries Board ordered removal of several hundred names from the subscription list due to arrears on November 1. Many renewed before the ruling. others missed and caused inquiries about non delivery. Most arrears have since been paid and the order is approved by subscribers.
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The
War Industries Board
Tripune
Sugar Rations Increased By Hoover Increases to Three Pounds
Washington reports a rise in monthly sugar allowance to three pounds per person for householders. Regulations also permit purchasing the entire month’s supply at once. Hubert Rosencrantz was sentenced at Devils Lake to two years in the state penitentiary for assault with a dangerous weapon committed in July 1914.
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Washington
Hoover
Algo
Hubert Rosencrann
Devils Lake
68 Men to Leave for Training Camps Next Week
Interim amid influenza delays, numerous North Dakota men are ordered to report to local boards on Nov 13 for train to Camp Winfeld California. Names span Bowbells, Kenmare, Columbus, Powers Lake, Battleview, Portal, Lignite, Normal, Stampeade, and more with assignments and alternates listed for Camp Dodge and Fargo Agricultural College training ends.
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Camp Winfeld Scott
Cal
Charles FP. Butgerelt
Bowbells
William M. Martinsen
Kenmare
George BH. Smith
Columbus
Harry L. McCune
Minneapolis
Johnny M. Koppelsbonm
Stamnade
Clair S. Orr
Powers Lake
James M. McIntee
Northgate
James C. Martin
Portal
Arnt C. Anderson
Coteau
Hiden Hanson
Loatwood
Edor Grubb
Battleview
Louis V. Blair
Flaxton
Selmer J. Hagen
Renmare
Einar Helde
Edward Manning
Rudolph Peterson
Bowhells
Melvin Bardnson
Stampede
Byron Sipe
Francis Volbarg
Richard Strombeck
McGregor
Jalmer
Johnson
Arthur L. Binzel
Larson
Albert Voss
Plaxton
Adolph B. Swenson
Mike Zallitney
Peter A. Waterud
Michael Skarphol
Camp Dodge
Carl Baglie
Lignite
Rudolph EB. Shutz
Columbia
Howard Johnson
Melburn C. Robinson
Redvers
Sick
Canada
Carl Chest
William F. Korst
Henry Charles English
Daniel 8. Anderson
Catevan
Sask
Julius H. Fossum
John Thorson
Leif E. Reitan
Joseph Grenier
Willcox
Otto T. Moe
George A. Webber
William C. Skeem
Edmund A. Knecht
Agricultural College
Fargo
Loya Bryan
N. D
August Pommier
David Lauver
Rude Rierson
Kenaston
Nonpartisans Win By Big Majority In Burke County
The Republican ticket won by a large majority in Burke County on election day. Reports from other counties show Nonpartisan candidates for state offices elected by big majorities. Only N C McDonald and Minnie Nielsen contesting for superintendent of public instruction. May take days to know amendment results. In the county, all Republican candidates were elected by large majorities. Democratic candidates Poindexter for county judge and McArdle for clerk of district court received more votes than other Democrats. Complete official count to be published in The Tribune after canvassing board findings.
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Burke County
Atete
N.C. McDonald
Minnie Nielson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
D. L. Poindexter
Mark McArdle
Tribune
Lis
Tragic Farm Fire Claims Three Daughters Near Kenmare
Kenmare Journal reports a blaze at a farm residence 25 miles northeast of Kenmare killed three young daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Harkness who perished upstairs after being awakened by the fire. Parents and other children escaped with minor burns as the mystery of the cause remains unresolved.
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Kenmare
James
Harkness
Blenkner Letters From Camp Lewis Share War Time Letter
Lieut E A Blenkner of Camp Lewis Wash writes home to his family in Oct 1918 about the rainy season delaying training. He notes four months of indoor drills and theoretical lessons, soldiers tired of routine, yet reluctant to change and miss outdoor sports. The letter reflects daily life at 76th Infantry during World War I and offers insight into morale and activities at Camp Lewis.
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C. Blenkner
the Tribune
E. A. Blenkner
Camp Lewis
Wash
Camp Lewis Diary War News and Y M C A Spirit
Camp Lewis amid quarantine due to influenza, rainy weather and drill bans. Y M C A and KO buildings closed but secretaries quickly organized outdoor movies boxing and wrestling, music, and distributed books and magazines. War Department supplies reach camp adding equipment for each company. Football clash sees Camp Lewis beat Multnomah 7 to 6. Diary notes German captured and explains weapon humor, rain, movement of the 13th division unlikely before year end. Writer reassures family he is well and occupied, with no chance of leave before next year.
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Butte
War Department
Camp Lewis
Multnomah
Washington
Weginnot
France
Mellow Butler
Tacoma
Lambert Sues Messenger Over Widow Story for 10000
Minot attorney F B Lambert sues John C Lowe and the Minot Messenger for 10000 claiming damages from publication of The Widow's Story. The suit alleges the story harmed Lambert's reputation and business by linking him to mortgage filings and public notices.
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Minot
N. D
F. B. Lambert
Hessus
John C. Lowe
Minot Messenger
the Messenger
Lambert
Northwest Power Co. 13 Hard Up in Bowbells Light Failure
Residents complain of unreliable service since Northwest Power Co took over the local plant. The manager cites kerosene shortages, while promoters focus on financial statements and stock sales. Mayor J W Moore bought kerosene to avert darkness as the town plans coping measures. Local business leaders accuse the promoters of mismanagement while calling for funds or a return to the vapor system.
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Northwest
Power Co
Northwest Power Co
J. W. Moore
Standard Oil
Petepe
Farmer shoots neighbor in stock papers dispute in Hettinger
Attorney Leslie A. Bimpson met with George Hanson of Haynes who confessed to shooting Forbes after a Sunday confrontation over stock pedigree papers. Hanson locked the door as Forbes tried to break in, fired through the wall, and Forbes later died at his car near the farm house. Bail was sought for Hanson who is held in Adame county jail.
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Hettinger
N. D
Leslie A. Bimpson
George Hanson
Haynes
Forbes
Hanson
Adame County
Charles Bingham
Bingham
Ek Elghe
Hoe
Dr. Fred Ewing Assigned to Fort Riley
A terse notice states that Dr. Fred Ewing, who offered his services to the country as a physician, completed his last week of service and left for Fort Riley, where he will be stationed. The fragment hints at a brief biographical note and military posting.
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Lestat Ourant
Fred
Hia
Fort Riley
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Plage
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WAR Fund
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William L. Stokes
Olaf N. Anderson
William Boysen
Earl N. Grindy
Lyman Abbott
Engel Tosso
Martin Thinggold
Jacob Kleppen
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Farmer
Hilo
Fred. Ewing
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