Cousin's draft evasion tracked to Bismarck tale of Peter Hansen
Marie Beckman alerted Adjutant General Fraser when she learned her cousin Peter Oaker alias Peter Hansen planned to evade the U S draft. Hansen was detained at the station after arriving to depart on train No 8, found with seaman papers and an Australian port record, and held for transfer to Port Townsend Washington for action. Hansen, born to a German father and Danish mother, spoke Danish and German and reportedly wished to return to Germany.
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Bismarck
N. D
Marie Beckman
Luca
Hare
Fraser
Peter Oaker
Peter Hansen
Hansen
Martinson
North Dakota
Port Townsend
Wash
Huson
International Seamen's Union
Peter Oskar
Nia
Hanson
Oskar
Townsend
Biarck
Beckman
Germany
Denmarck
Manplea Crowell Found Guilty of Murder in Minot
In Minot North Dakota on November 29 jurors after five and a half hours deliberation found B C Crowell guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of Sam Dare a driver for a local transfer line. The jury fixed a penalty of ten years in the state penitentiary. The case stemmed from a collision between two vehicles leading to a quarrel and a barn shooting that left Casoll dead.
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Minot
N. D
B. C. Crowell
Sam Darel
K. 5
Leighton
Cazell
Cazoll Vee
Kositzay 10 Fight Expense Account in North Dakota
In Bismarck on November 29, the dispute over the state supreme judgeship takes a new turn as Attorney General William Langer enters the scene to contest expenses connected with Kositzay. The evolving case centers on financial accountability in the high court selection process.
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Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Judgeship of
North Dakota
William Langer
Supreme court petition seeks mandamus for judge travel pay
Five judges filed a petition with the supreme court to compel State Auditor Kositzky to pay $1,800 for travel expenses claiming the 1907 act allows each $500 annually. The attorney general’s request will be argued before provisional district judges, with the auditor vowing to fight through the courts. A circular allegedly prepared by three judges during 1916 campaigns will be used to bolster the state's position.
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Supreme Court
Kositzky
Leach
The Value of Indolence and Balanced Exercise
A reflective piece argues that indolence harms health and that steady physical and mental exercise prevents degeneration. It warns against one sidedness from narrow focus and urges pursuing varied interests to keep mind and body sane and healthy.
Royal Neighbors of Howbells Elect Officers Dec 6 Meeting
The Royal Neighbors of Howbells will hold an officer election on December 6 in the coming term. Members are urged to be present. The county board witnessed a demonstration of the Austin Mammoth 12 foot blade graders in Minnesota township and discussed with Ward, Renville and Mountrail counties officials. They concluded the Austin Mammoth is the only machine for hard work and placed orders for three units to arrive early next spring from Road Machine companies in Russell, Stockland, and Adams.
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Howbells
Minnesota
Ward, Renville
Mountrail
Russell, Stockland, and
Adams
Austin
Kenmare
Bowbells
J. Kopriva
Kopriva
North Dakota Exemption Boards Process 19,606 Registrants
Blumarck N D November 23 The North Dakota exemption boards examined 19 606 registrants to meet a 5 300 select service quota for the national army More than 9 000 were discharged by local boards 4 000 held and the rest did not appear or were examined elsewhere Appeals and exemptions on industrial and agricultural grounds were recorded with counts of those held discharged or denied across counties including Case Grand Forks and others.
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Blumarck
N.D
North Dakota
National Army
Dstrict Boards
District Board
Ciat Board
Case County
Cava County
Grand Forks
Grand’ Forks
Jadverné
Cansold
Eaceser
Ae Ae
Verdet
Vrteee
Germany
Norwegia
Bea
Teveve
Rae
County Draft Statistics and Local Dispatches
A detailed summary from the provost marshal general's office outlines draft data for each man subject to service. Local notes report Ed Kohen visiting Minot for medical care, repainting of county offices, and staff changes at the First State Bank.
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United States
Local notices from Kenmare area reflect community visits and a fire loss
A string of calls and visits are recorded around Kenmare and Niobe, with names such as Christ Schmelling, Arthur Leslie, Emery LeMieux, John Bendel, and Jena Jenaon visiting various homes. A fire destroyed Joe Pursly's house but insurance coverage helped, and rebuilding plans follow.
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Nels Hjort
Christ Schmelling
Arthur Leslie
Kenmare
Emery LeMieux
John Bendel
Niobe
August Johnson
Oscar Anderson
Alerson
North Dakota Poultry Potential Seen In 1910 Census
State farms and poultry numbers show limited current production. With 13,000 farms without poultry and average flocks of 50 chickens, the census suggests room to boost meat supply by expanding poultry on farms. Free range and grasshoppers aid growth. some farmers report alfalfa saved by turkeys, and overall herd sizes could double as spring work begins.
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North Dakota
Reese
N, D
College
Ladies Aid Sale at Gas Opera House This Thursday
The Ladies Aid of the M E church plans an annual sale and maple beer at the Gas Opera House this Thursday. G Mia. Dmil Lindquist arrived from near Chaplin Sagk to visit for weeks at H J Johnson home near Niobe. Mrs Albert Lindquist and Miss Helen Johnson, of near Niobe, also visited at Brick Beklued home. The ladies' husbands plan to join after Christmas.
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Ladies Aid
M. BE. Church
Gas Opera House
Dee. G
Mia
Dmil Lindquist
Chaplin
Sagk
H. J. Johnson
Niobe
Albert Lindquist
Mise Helen Johnson
Pardons Sought For Ward County Murderers In Minot
Minot North Dakota November 29 Secretary Mason from the governor office reviews records of Ward county men serving time for murder and seeking pardons. Notable case John Letd who killed his wife in cold blood drew ten years in 1913 and shifted venue to To wner. The board may deny mercy given local outrage and recent light sentences.
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Minot
N. D
Mason
Ward County
John Letd
Col Blood
Towner
Ward
Board of Pardons
Blalf
Steff
McPeek
Marshal Hanson Wounds Burglar in Hannaford Incident
Hannaford North Dakota November 29 Marshal O Hanson shot at a burglar attempting to enter Hannaford Mercantile. Hanson exchanged bullets with the intruder, who fled in a waiting automobile. A pool and trail of blood by the doorway testified to Hanson’s marksman accuracy. This was the second time Hanson had exchanged shots with burglars.
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Hannaford
N. D
Marshal O. Hanson
Hannaford Mercantile Company
Hanson
Fortuna Leader Sees Man Plead Guilty to Wife Beating
A. Loess, arrested last week on wife beating charges, pleaded guilty and drew a 30 day county jail sentence. The assault was described as one of the worst in the state, with a suggested punishment far harsher. Mrs. Lease is nearly recovered and to be moved to her father’s home near Alkabo.
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Ole Barmoen
Gordon Smith
Hilla
Barmoen
Bowbells
States
H. A. Manson
Smith
Sherif Heath
Raneall
O. T. Toftner
Kenmare
Westby
Mont
Randall
Ciatriot
Wm. Newman
Theo
Kahelleh
Heath
Toftner
U. S
Avery People
Joe Pursly
Pursly
Mra. Pursly
Mr. Pursly
Stacy
Johnny Ackerman
Cor
Fortuna
A. Loess
Lease
Alkabo
Farmers After Drouth Claim Set in Mohall
Farmers in Mohall North Dakota file suits totaling around 140000 against Nations Union Fire Insurance of Pittsburgh for unpaid drouth policies. They garnish local bank deposits and the insurer garnishes Minneapolis correspondent time certificates. Drouth insurance expanded across western North Dakota last season, with many crops failing and insurers facing losses.
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Mohall
N. D
Sulte
The
Nations Union Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburgh
Drouth
Minneapolis
Drouth Insurance
North Dakota
Montans Concern
Red Cross Dance At Woburn Ball This Saturday Evening
The Red Cross at Woburn invites the public to a two dance ball Saturday evening. Previous dances in the county are praised as enjoyable and successful. Woburn boasts a fine dancing hall and excellent music for the event.
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Red Cross
Woburn
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Ed. Kohen
H. A. Hangon
Sherif’ Heath
Carl Turbett
Sid Rogers
First State Bank
Mora
Minn
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Sldts
Ike
Bowbella
Schultz Bros
Vowbells
Bowhells
the Tribune
Martin
Auaff
Jena Jenaon
Elizabeth Mickelson
Frank Eklund
Missen
Leaner
Anna Schmelling
Thorval Haugen
P. A. Ekatrom
Ken Mare
Peter Anderson
Raynold
Mra
P. A. Ekstrom
Niobe Hall
Arthur Leake
Sophus Schmelling
Northgate
David LeMieux
Alfred
Coulee
August Johnson and
Visiing
Carl Anderson
Relph Eide
Mittle
Jens, Mickelson
Albert Heugen
Ed. van Vorst
Leafood
Gunt Hennix
Peter Nelson
Otto Carlson
Joan Steff
Marshal
Drouth Concern
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