District Court Calendar Sets Fifteen Criminal Trials
Judge Lowe will hold a term in Bowbells with fifteen criminal and twelve other cases on the calendar. Notable matters include Lawrence Larsen charged with embezzling county funds and F J Dilworth charged with public nuisance tied to a gambling operation. Lucy Rouge faces a slander charge. defense led by E R Sinkler seeks acquittal. Jurors from Bowbells, Powers Lake, and nearby towns已 summoned for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Howbells
Lawrence Lannon
Burke County
E. R. Sinkler
Minot
J. Palda
Larsen
Waa
F. J. Dil‘worth
Dilworth
Justice Court
Lucy Rouge
Coteau
E.R. Sinkler
Minotto
State of
North Dakota
Fred Btate
North Dekots
Lawrence Larsen
Lucy State of North
Lawyer Guilty of Extortion in North Dakota Case
Manning Oct 27 Sander Cotlow formerly an attorney in Beulah Mercer county was found guilty of extortion after a nine hour jury deliberation. The trial before Judge M J Bugtor heard that Cotlow used threats to demand fees by claiming to expose tax charges. Authorities investigate masked home visit and attempted ruse involving a Russian family in Max area, with no arrests yet.
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Burnick
Barniet
Max
Tae Auederis
Candict
Robbers Wound Farmer Near Minot in Night Raid
In Minot North Dakota on October 27 a Russian farmer near Jax was shot in the head by two masked men who entered his place and demanded money. A surgeon at Maz treated the wounded man and the robbers fled. Police are investigating the incident based on confusing reports received from Duluth and nearby towns.
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Minot
N. D
Cor Bareick
Jax
Bieneull
Maz
Salaary
Car Accident Attributable to Muzzle Fire Kills Man
In Ripo North Dakota on October 27 Carl Avs tid, 47, of Ruse, was accidentally killed by his own shotgun. His companion George tied from a buggy was riding nearby when an additional shot occurred. Austad, attempting to halt a running team, received a fatal discharge from his weapon.
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Ripo
N. D
Carl Avstid
Sipgie
George
Austad
Okine
Aus
Reward Offered for Martinson in Bismarck Police Case
A Minnesota style fragment notes a $1,000 reward and a $2,000 act to Chi at of Police Chris in Bismarck. Mention of Henry Layer linked to a murder case is unreadable.
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Bismarck
Chiat
Chris
Mar Bismarck
Henry Layer
Wine and beer gain legal status under treasury rules
Washington Oct 25 the treasury department issued regulations allowing beer as a medicine under prohibition laws. The rules set a two quart prescription limit per dispensing and a two quart single prescription cap while wine medicines follow similar terms. Dry advocates denounce the action as an outrage and predict renewed push for anti beer legislation.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Attor Fer
Palmer
Congress
Melton
Department
Treasury
Wayne B. Wheeler
Antiealoon League
Wells
Ohio
Larson Bank is Again Open in Larson
Columbus Reporter notes the First State Bank of Larson reopened last Monday October 27 after seven months closed since March 1921. New directors include A Eckman Yakima WA and cashier A T Olstad Crosby, with Coffers, Fors, Wingate, and To Olstad remaining in leadership. Depositors are assured funds and interests are safeguarded as the bank resumes business amid financial stringency.
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Columbus
First State Bank of
Larson
A. ©. Eckman
C. T. Fors
L. C. Wingate
A. To
A. C. Eekman
Yakima
Washington
Bekman Malargu
Crowiy
Outlook
Mont
Hanks
Stady
Kiden
Minn
Jotown
A. T. Olstad
Citizen’s Bank
Crosby
Bank of Larson
Mr. Olstad
Ia Sean
Pim
Mob Attacks Farmer in North Dakota Aides Seek Suspects
Watford City McKenzie county authorities investigate a farmer Charles Pesheck who says a mob of about 20 musketeers abducted him from H C Arnegard home and stripped and beat him in a bid to force a confession. Pesheck names about 15 suspects though no corroboration or arrests yet.
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Watford City
N. D
McKenzie County
Charles Peaceck
Pesheck
H. C. Arnegard
Heighbor
L. M. Burkey
Peebeck
Welling Back With Iowa Officials After Escape Attempts
Welling, held in Ward county jail, has long been one of the toughest prisoners. States Attorney Herigstad and judges Lowe and Moehring recommend return to Iowa, arguing North Dakota sentence may be no harsher than Iowa’s. Welling, who has attempted multiple escapes, was found with hack saws and had already sawed off a cell bar before discovery.
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Herigstad
Lowe
Moehring
Welling
Iowa
North Dakota
Iown
Ward
McCartney
Fatally Injured Man in Crosby Auto Crash
James Barrett, driver of a large Reo, was fatally injured in a collision with a wagon and team near Crosby North Dakota on a Thursday. Three men rode in the wagon while the horses were killed instantly. Dr. Moffet assisted at town, but Barrett died after internal injuries proved fatal despite surgery.
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Barrett
Lifer Taken to Penitentiary in Murder Case
Minot North Dakota October 27 State Transportation Agent Skeils and Harry Dunbar from the attorney general's office hauled Charles Welling and Charles Belanger from Ward county jail to Bismarck to await papers for transfer to Fort Madison. Welling, known as Harry Smith in Iowa, faces murder charges tied to a Port Madison life sentence and a jailer shooting. Belanger’s parole was revoked.
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Minot
N. D
Skeils
Harry Dunbar
Attorney General's Office
Charles Welling
Konmare
Charles Belanger
State Pardon Board
Bismarck
Ward
Welling
Towa
Fort Madison
Ufe
Harry Smith
Iowa
Port Madison
Saa Ingo
Jaea
Kenmare
Bat
Fatally Burned in Prairie Fire Near Plaza North Dakota
Minot, Oct 26. Arthur Wagner aged 20 months son of Mr and Mrs Casper Wagner of Plaza North Dakota fatally burned in a prairie fire on Mr Warkers farm near Plaza. He was rushed to St Josephs hospital in Minot and died the next day. The child was left alone in the house when the family ran to battle the flames and wandered outside into the fire while seeking his parents.
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Minot
N. D
Arthur
Casper Wagner
Plaza
Warker
St. Joseph's Hospital
Itia
Auto Crash in Pembina Claims 17YearOld Lawrence Ash
Lawrence Ash a 17 year old of St. Vincent died at Pembina North Dakota after being thrown from a moving auto. He suffered a broken neck and died within minutes. The incident occurred on October 26.
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Pembina
N. Dak
Lawrence Ash
William Ash
St. Vincent
Flaxton Editor Jokes About Vern Gee Crane Killing
The Flaxton Times humorously reports Vern Gee allegedly shot a sand hill crane north of town last week. Federal law bans crane killing year round, with up to $100 fine or 90 days in jail. The item risks bringing the game warden’s attention to Gee.
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Flaxton Times
Vern Gee
Sand Hill
Gea
Gee
Court Clamps Down on Townley and Gilbert
The U S Supreme Court refused to review the conviction of A C Townley and J Gilbert from the National Nonpartisan League case. They face 90 days in Jackson County Minnesota after a July 1919 conviction for activities opposing U S war efforts.
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Washington
A. C. Townley
J Gilbert
National Nonpartisan League
Minnesota
Taft
Supreme Court
Townley
Gilbert
Jackson
Nonpartisan League
E. C. Dean
Federal Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Jackson County Disstrict Court
Noonan farmer dies in apparent self inflicted shooting
Noonan North Dakota October 27 Samuel a farmer near Noonan died in a self inflicted gunshot. His body was found in his barn by a search party after a shotgun with the muzzle at the head was recovered. The death appears instantaneous and the exact motive is not stated.
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Noonna
N. D
Samuel Ee Oar
Si Sewanee
Ray, Dracca
Two Ingendari es Get Prison Terms
Mandan North Dakota October 7 Vincent Trinka a farmer near Mandan was convicted after his brother urged him to burn his farmhouse to collect insurance He must serve a year in jail Anton Trinka his brother admitted firing the buildings and was sentenced to four years in prison B A Stefanowicz Notary Public Bowbells North Dakota
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Mandan
N. D
Vincent Trinka
Anton Trinka
Jane
Anton
Miller and Son Buy Bowbells Light Plant Restore Service
A H Miller and son Milton have bought Schweb Lockman’s share in Bowbells Light and Power Co and plan to resume electric service within a short time after clearing debris from the recent destruction. Milton, skilled with engines, expects to rebuild and operate the plant effectively, promising steady progress and reliable power once again.
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Bowbells
Milton
Schweb @ Lockman
Bowbells Light &@ Power Co
Lam
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