Northwest Crop Yields Reported Across Plains
Northwest correspondents describe bumper crops and unusual field conditions from Minnesota to North Dakota. Observers note heavy wheat yields, new farming practices, and stories of wildlife and weather influencing harvests across towns such as Watertown and Breckenridge.
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St) Paul
Minn
Tga Northwest
Watertown
D. D
John Davin
Huron
Hottinger
N. D
Olaf Olson
Breckenridge
Ferry
N. C
Monaré
Farm Farmer Dies in Lightning Strike near Williston
A young farmer working on the Severson farm near Williston was killed Friday evening around six o'clock when a bolt from a passing cloud struck him in the neck and burned a path down his back. The incident occurred as Opash attempted to drive the Winder cattle across the yard.
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Williston N. Dj
Severson
Manger
Man Shot by Sister in Law Incident Details
A man was reportedly shot in a domestic-related incident involving his sister-in-law. The terse report references a piauby word and mentions a Dom 3 or eerie element, with little additional verifiable detail available from the fragment. Further clarification is required to confirm names, locations, and exact sequence of events.
Woman Held After Fatal Shooting at Neuser Farm
A dispute over a horse near Newser's farm, north of Lake Eatayut, led to a shooting that killed a man, who died instantly from a back-shot heart wound. Mrs Neuser and her husband with their infant were jailed for closer confinement until trial.
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Newser
Eatayut Lake
Arrested for Stealing Farmer's Horse in Crosby
Mosher was arrested last Friday by Sheriff Nellison on a Crosby farm where he worked. He had one horse and saddle belonging to a Sheridan County farmer. Sheriff Duggan of Plentywood sent to Montana to recover the horse and the stolen property. Mosher claimed he took the horse because the farmer did not pay him for his labor. The act may lead to a costly method of collection for Motherland and could result in a term in the Don at Deer Lodge.
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Crosby
Eagle
Jobs
Mosher
Sheri Nellson
Sion
Sheridan County
Montana
Duggan
Plentywood
Montada
Deer Lodge
Child 1s Hurt Riding Horseback in North Dakota
MeVille North Dakota September 16 a group of youngsters playing in the coulee near the Goates home practiced horseback riding near trees a transient camp Melvin Orson suffered a severe accident resulting in a triple fracture of a lower jaw and a free ward at Halmal decaee worked his jaw when a branch struck him from the horse Grice brought help and Dr Arneson was summoned the injury was temporarily remedied but Melvin had to be taken to Deila for treatment of the jaw and teeth injuries
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MeVille
N. D
Coulee
Goates
Melvin Orson
Tan
Melvin
Grice
Dr. Arneson
Elvin
NO BEER AT CLAM BAKE IN DEVILS LAKE
Devils Lake North Dakota on September 16 Mr John Thorpe legal action halted beer service at a Towner clam bake an annual gathering drawing hundreds from Minot Devils Lake and Grand Forks A court injunction and warrants prevented beer delivery and sale to the event amid a dry pilot dispute with local authorities and judge Burr acting for the court
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Devils Lake
N. D
Towner
North Dakota
Minot
Devils’ “Lake
Grand Forks
John Thorpe
Tony
Judge CO
W. Butts
Burr
H. Tamadge
Ban on Beer Drinking Under Fifteen in Carrington Court
Temporary injunction granted by Judge Kiesehaw restrains Great Northern and Sha Fallroadhi, county, from permitting Dogwern to operate on their premises amid a dispute over enforcing a peace order. State’s Attorney Grimson filed the action. Papers served on the defendants. time service noted.
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Great Northern
Fatal horse injury at Rige of Horse May Prove
Wildrose North Dakota September 18. Jack Robinson, a new Scherer Livery employee, was knocked unconscious while harnessing a horse when a collar over the head caused the animal to rear and strike him, leaving him on the stall floor. Holbord Trubshaw of Valley City faces allegations of attempting to knock a streetcar off its track with his Overland auto while rushing to show it.
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Wildrose
N. D
Jack .Robinson
Scherer
West
Robinson
Holbord Trubshaw
Valley City
New Overland
Ista
Engineer James Cram Survives Narrow Engine Crash
Spurts North Dakota September 16. While unloading an engine for Jas Moora at Cameron siding between Goodlands and Waskada engineer James Cram lost control as the engine headed down the approach and plunged nose first into the grout. Cram was hurled into the air and landed on the platform. His comrades found him unconscious, then regained consciousness and expected to recover.
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N. D
Jas. Moora
Cameron Siding
Goodlands
Waskada
Waa
James Cram
Cram
TWO SOONERS FINED FOR MILLING CHIN
Deputy Game Warden Frank Pelts testified that D S Mellwain and John McDonald shot prairie chickens in the sand hills northwest of Hankinson North Dakota. They offered no defense and were fined twenty five dollars plus court costs totaling fifty eight dollars and eighty cents.
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Hankinson
N. D
Frank Pulix
Mellwain
John McDonald
Linchanion
Pelts
Peltz
Adoners
Woman suffers painful accident at Antlers
At Antlers North Dakota on September 16 Mrs J R Nelson injured her left index finger while using a cirachet hook. The needle point broke through the flesh, requiring effort to remove it.
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Antlers
N. D
J. R. Nelson
Murder in Norma Yards Leads to Shootout Case
A deadly shooting occurred at Norma Yards on Monday morning during a game encroaching dispute. Witnesses report Kenmare Fournats charged at Mee Gee and Henry Williams as Drank Davis fired a revolver. Meek McGee was injured. he was taken to Dre McLean's office for treatment. Henry Davis and Frank Davis are in custody for further questioning.
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Kenmare
Smurderstt
Gee
Henry Williaimh
Coldrad
Davis
Wiilte
Leards
Vitin
Aida
Mack
McGee
Broughi Dre
McLeans
Sway
Heriy
Rae
Frank Davis
Mans
Aupin
Nate
Minot murder case shocks Norma and Kenmare
A violent shooting during a confrontation over money led to the death of Dumas after a train scene in Norma. McGee shot him three times as he fled, with Williams and Davis implicated. A posse captured McGee near the Smith mine and Dumas’ body was moved to Kenmare for a postmortem. Witnesses, including Norma businessmen, testified against McGee Williams, while Davis fled but was later tracked. The preliminary hearing began, with McGee likely charged with murder. the other two face related charges. Porter J. McCumber toured North Dakota campaigning for reelection, staying with the Wier family in Wahpeton.
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Maother
Minot
Logan
Williams
Davis
Dumas
Norma
McGee
Slere Davis
Monall
Jell
Waa
Kenmare
Waletad
Heenan
Kinger
Smith
McMee
Northa
Abovlon
Mohall
Rose Hill
Kick of Horse Fatal to Roy Harvey
Roy Harvey died after a horse kick on a farm near Cathlay while returning to a wagon with Andrew Stokes. He was taken to Jota hospital with a severe stomach injury, the incident occurring Tuesday afternoon during farm work. The report notes the injury as serious and mentions a day-long confinement as part of subsequent proceedings.
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Roy
Harvey
Matt Holt
Cathlay
Andrew Stokes
Knife attack and arrest in Grano incident
Mohall North Dakota dispatch reports a Saturday knife assault in Grano. Paul Chudob was seriously cut. suspect J W Woodson surrendered and admitted knifing after claims of a held up incident. Woodson, J T Zuba, and Geo Smith faced preliminary hearings with bonds set and witnesses remanded. All involved are transient harvest hands.
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Mohall
N. D
Grano
Scofield
Doctor Halliday
Paul Chudob
J. W. Woodson
J. T. Zuba
Geo. Smith
Woodson
Chudob
Laneford
Boy 5 killed by barn door in North Dakota accident
Lawrence Juborg was fatally struck when a heavy barn door fell on him at a LaMoure farm. His brother and neighbor freed him, but medical help arrived too late. Dr. Ribble and Mrs Juberg witnessed the scene as wind gusts likely blew the door from its track.
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LaMoure
Lawrence Juborg
Lawrence
Harheds
Jene
Beer poured on courthouse grounds in Langdon county picnic
Langdon North Dakota September 17 Beer towed freely at the courthouse but only the grain and shrubbery benefited. Fifteen kegs seized during a county picnic in the southwestern part of the county were poured on the courthouse grounds by Sheriff Kellahd on orders from Judge Kneeshaw. The seizure was among the largest in recent years and stirred reaction among picnic attendees.
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Langdon
N. D
Burdick Faces Senatorial Choice in Williston
A Williston Herald note quotes U S Burdick saying he may be forced to declare for a candidate in the senatorial contest amid charges of bias among rivals. He suggests he could support either McCumber or another contender if compelled, reflecting a tense party race and personal judicial stance.
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Williston
Burdick
Progres s Republican Race Hints at Senate Move
The piece discusses Gregarious dynamics in the Progres sive Republicans as Burdick weighs a possible Senate run. McCumber and Hank are named as incumbents facing a potential challenge from a clean progressive backed by party stalwarts. Burdick’s supporters suggest he may prefer governor’s race next election, but would enter the senatorial contest if party interests require.
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United States Senate
McCumber
Sen
Republican Party
Hank
Burdick
Ais
Ben Leiber 12 Dies in Fall From Wagon Near Harvey
A 12-year-old, Ben Leiber, son of Mr and Mrs John C Leiber of twelve miles southwest of Harvey, North Dakota, died when a wagon halted and he fell from the front end while trying to catch a dropped line. Investigators say sleep may have caused the accident as the team halted and the boy fell. The body was returned home for church services in the local parish.
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R ; Harvey
N.D
Ben
John C. Leiber
Mae Wee Bae
Sorel
Atriet
First Hunting Accident In North Dakota at Gilby
Grand Forks North Dakota Baptized Braetly of Gilby aged 21 accidentally shot himself in the head last night at 11 20 while exiting a car near the depot on arrival from a hunting trip. The weapon discharged when gravity dragged the shotgun barrel, tearing a hole in the skull. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition but regained consciousness early this morning. Doctors say he is suffering a severe skull fracture and may recover with care.
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Grand Forks
Gilby
Secre
Norttelee
Readu
Gas Found On The Reservation At Bismarakt Site
A noisy report from Standing Rock describes a gas discovery near St. Elizabeth school on the reservation. A superintendent visited Wy and Covey inspected a new well with a depth around 2,000 feet. Early signs point to natural gas presence and potential ignition hazards during exploration.
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Wallesin
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