Murder Trial Closes on Williams County Case
A Dillon family slaying near Ray is linked to L. Culbertson, held in Williams County jail after Mr. Dillon identified him as the shooter who killed Mrs Dillon and a child. Culbertson claims innocence and says he was in Williston. The murder occurred Tuesday night about nine o'clock. Culbertson was arrested after a train journey ending in White Earth. In a lighter note, two Irishmen plan a pistol duel with a chalked border determining valid hits.
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Ter
Lela
Dillon
Mr. Dillon
L. Culbertson
White Earth
Williams County
Culbertson
Ray
Berthold line expansion promises crop year access
Ryder North Dakota October 26 A letter dictated to secretary David Larin of the Berthold Development League contains President Pennington of the Sea promising the railroad will cross the Berthold reservation in time to harvest next year’s crop. The move aims to reassure settlers to stay on their claims amid talks of coal lands and political support from Senator Grenna and Congressman Norton.
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Ryder
N. C
David Larin
Berthold Development League
Pennington
the Sea
Berthold Reservation
Grenna
Norton
Rattlesnakes Bly Thousands Seen Near Marmarth
At Marmarth North Dakota on October 28 A J Milter owner of a Beaver Creek ranch spotted a hill full of rattlesnakes while en route to Baker Montana He counted many snakes of all sizes asserting at least one million inhabited the area Residents plan to dynamite prairie dog holes to exterminate the serpents during winter.
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Marmarth
N.D
A. J. Milter
Beaver Creer
Baker
Mont
Milley
Apne
Casselton Youth Killed In Gasoline Explosion
Casselton North Dakota, Martin Torgeson age about 20 was killed on the John Dalrymple farm near Casselton while thawing pipes. He attempted to ignite frozen waste with oil soaked rags then tipped a bundle toward a gasoline tank causing ignition and a massive explosion. The engineer warned but too late.
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Casselton
N.D
Martin ‘Torgeson
John Dalrymple
Torgeson
Chase Ends as Forger J W Hill Sentenced
Carrington North Dakota Oct 28 J W Hill was sentenced to one year in state prison after a four year chase that began with a 1909 forged check for 2160. He eluded capture across several states including California before being brought back for trial.
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Carrington
N. C
J. W
Hill
California
Powder Explosion Injures Four at North Dakota Mine
Four miners were burned when a keg of blasting powder ignited at Husebye and Eustthorpe’s lignite mine two miles east of Williston North Dakota. The accident occurred near the shaft root as the can of powder was being opened for a shot.
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Williaton
N. D
Husebye & Eusthorpe
John Enge
Lewis Hagenstone
Charles Rathbun
Willis Jones
Tscharner Café Lease Extended Two Years
Kenmare Journal reports C. L. Tscharner has renewed his lease on the Tscharner cafe for two more years, ensuring Chris will remain at the helm. Patrons have supported the cafe since he took charge, with a large, loyal customer base expected to continue.
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Kenmare
C. L. Tscharner
Tscharner Cafe
Chris
Tscharner
Tragic Train Collision Claims Man in North Dakota
At a highway crossing near Manfred F W Canniighan was struck by a eastbound train and died within minutes. Officials speculate suicide. coroner notified in Harvey North Dakota. A second incident in Minot killed 1-year-old R B Schmidt's son Oliver Schmidt instantly when struck by an automobile driven by Hart Swalstead at Ward street viaduct.
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Harvey
METS
Fessenden
Dro I. Thermett
Williston Woman Poisons Herself in Despair Over Love
In Williston North Dakota a woman 41 years old ingested laudanum at the Great Northern hotel and died after doctors failed to save her. Letters from A B Anderson urged reform, and he faced charges for unlawful cohabitation, receiving a 30 day jail term and $100 fine. Anderson claimed responsibility and expresses remorse while paying his penalty.
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Williston
N. D
Great Northern
Leretad
Helen Christianson
Plentywood
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Distad
Hamre
Fisk
Anerson
Heating Plant Contract At Schupp Farm Residence
H M Rowe and Co entered a contract Friday with Jacob Schupp of north of the city to install a hot water heating plant in the Schupp farm residence. The outfit was ordered the same day and will be installed as soon as it arrives.
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H. M. Rowe & Co
Friady
Jacob Schupp
Schupp
Fall of threshing mill injures Emil Anderson near Grano
Emil Anderson living on the Joslyn farm near Grano fell into a rapidly revolving threshing cylinder while at a Dinger farm operation. He lost his right foot and ankle and sustained severe leg injuries. Amputated below the knee at Lanstora hospital. Family and community express sympathy.
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Itansford Journal
Emil Anderson
Joslyn
Grano
Dinger
Ed Beysos
Dr. Devine
Mr. Anderson
Thinety
Lanstora Hospital
Seed lien vs mortgage priority case headed for Supreme Court
Minot North Dakota October 20. Assistant State's Attorney Dorr Carroll says the judge s seed lien priority ruling will be appealed to the state supreme court. Ward county funds aided farmers to buy seed and 10 000 to 15 000 remains unpaid. Mortgage holders claim prior claim. Thompson Wooledge defend seed lien as equal to other liens. Commissioners order appeal to settle county rights. Tribune adg bring results.
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Minot
N. D
Dorr Carroll
K. &. Leighton
Supreme Court
Ward County
Thompson & Wooledge
Leighton
Ward County Commissioners
Fall Plowing and Cleanliness for Dairy and Wheat Crops
Fall plowing is often superior to spring plowing, aiding in soil disintegration, moisture, and weed control while aligning labor with planting. Cleanliness in dairying hinges on sanitary barn and cow hygiene. Economic comparisons show fall plowing and discing costs and break‑even yields for wheat in North Dakota, with conditions where disced land can outperform plowed ground.
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Dir
North Dakota Experiment Station
North Dakota
Minot Savings Bank Reopens With 100 Percent Cash Reserve
Minot North Dakota the Savings Deposit Bank reopened Monday after state bank examiner Severtson closed it last week. Reorganized by officers and directors of Second National Bank it resumes with a 100 percent cash reserve and plans for savings and commercial banking under strong financial leadership headed by James Johnson president and Joseph Roach as vice president. The new owners say deposits will be paid in full and the bank will continue conservative, solid operation.
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Minot
Savings Deposit Bank
State Bank
Severtson
Second National Bank
North Dakota
Joseph Roach
Janes Johnson
My E. Barron
J. Rasmussen
George A McGee
Grant
Youman
McGee
Hyprum
James Johson
Joseph Roach Vice President and 8. J. Rasmussen
Newell Olson
Olson
Seond National Bank
Eorge Meice
Well Digger Emil Walling asphyxiated in North Dakota
Emil Walling of Lidgerwood died while assisting in boring a well for Ealing King near Haley. At twelve feet a stone struck, a lantern went out, and Walling descended to inspect the case despite protests. He was overcome and died after being brought to the surface. The body was shipped to Lidgerwood.
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Maley
Emil Walling
Haley
Ealing King
Walling
King
Lidgerwood
Shipness
North Dakota Thanksgiving Proclaimed by Governor Hanna
Governor Hanna proclaims Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day in North Dakota. The 1912 proclamation notes a year of prosperity, peace, and progress for the state and calls for thanks, charity, and devotion to God and country. Signed at Bismarck, October 24, 1912, by Secretary Thomas Hall.
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United States
I. L. B. Hanna
North Dakota
Biamarck
Sandbag victim loses big sum in Kensal incident
Thomas Clough transient laborer, two years savings totaling 470 dollars, disappeared after a sandbagging near the Soo station. A stranger matching the Wimbledon holdup description is sought for details. An advertisement claims Corona Wool Fat as a cure to hoof ailments for horses.
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Kensal
N. D
Thomas Clough
Soo Station
Clough
Wimbledon
John Norlin
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