Arrest W J Poe onForgery Charge in Williston Era
Williston Herald reports the arrest of W J Poe on forgery and grand larceny charges tied to forged mortgages and a $500 loan scheme in Montana and North Dakota. Once city editor, Poe fled to Montana after prior embezzlement convictions and was jailed in Binine county with $2000 bond awaiting district court appearance.
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Willatom Herald
Acing
Missuce Bey
Willlaton Real
Wil T. Poe
Malta
Mont
Binine
Poe
H. V. Smith
Montana
Williston
Hewan
Ecourt
Kay
Ray
Tere
Smith
Mountrail
Wee
Wagner
Carrie
F. P. Bergman
Bovel
Williams County
Missouri
Wan
Ant
Cross
Bergman
Ater
Pergman
Croup
Bergfern
Mil
Green worm destroying groves reported in Northwest
The Northwest reports large green caterpillars attacking groves over ten days. The bulletin from Great Northern Railway cites Professor A G Ruggles of the University of Minnesota as identifying Cecropia caterpillars feeding on basswood maple apple pear cherry elm birch alder willow and poplar. Three control methods include removing by hand and spraying with arsenate of lead. The pests have been found in Montana western North Dakota and along the Minot Devils Lake and Pargo-Teey routes.
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Great Northern Railway Do
A.G. Ruggles
Department of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Minot
Pargo-Sur
Ward en Gunderson nets B16 catch in border clash
Crosby Eagle reports Warden Gunderson intercepted a hunting party from Plentywood on the North Dakota Montana boundary last Sunday. The gathering faced seizure of gear after appearing before Divide County justice, with authorities invoking a swift but controversial action.
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Crosby Eagle
North Dakota
Montana
Gunderson
Divide County
Warwick Auto 1 HT By The Tran
A near fatal accident occurred just south of the Village of Warwii when a touring car driven by Cap Filington struck and dragged Warwick man Edington. The crash, details unclear, mentions a train presence and a possible fatal outcome for a passenger. Local reports note an obit or death claim but details remain fragmentary.
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WarWick
Vilage de Warwii
Warwick Min
Edington
Gopher Poison Controversy in North Dakota
North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station defends gopher poison as not responsible for prairie chicken shortages. Weather in spring and summer blamed for low hatch rates. notes minimal poisoning areas still show declines. Officials offer $10 reward for proof of prairie chicken or sharp-tailed grouse kill by gopher poison. cautions against unrelated commercial products.
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North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Atate
Ne.w Dakota
Red River
North Dakota
Othe North
Dakota Agricultural, Experiment Station
Capelee Ely
North
Dakota
Near Fatal Bite In Mayville Woman Victim Of Poisoning
Mayville on September 23 reports a near fatal incident involving Miss Mickelson who was bitten and inhaled venom from an unknown source. Doctors rushed to treat symptoms described as rapid onset and a spreading rash as authorities investigated potential poisoning and the bite’s origin.
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Mayville
Miu
Mickelsoh
Mickelpon
Corn Crop Care Amid Frost Risk In Northern Belt
Frost threat endangers this year's corn in northern growing sections. Farmers should protect seed beds, leave over last year's corn, and ensure even ears to secure good seed for next season. The text stresses careful bed care and seed selection as frost may arrive suddenly.
Pitiable condition of Canadian refuges described
Grafton North Dakota September 23. Sheriff Nelson detains George Lemmy and Alex Cleyn for Canadian case disposal after arrest near Walshal la. Many refugees, mainly Austrians and Germans, crowded Walsh county jails since January. Most had lived in Canada years but wartime distrust slowed work prospects. Desperate attempts to escape, then returned to Manitoba camps. They left birth lands seeking opportunity, welcomed by Canada, now viewed with suspicion amid war.
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Grafton
N. D
Sher Wi
Nelson
Canada
Thursty
O. B. Holton
George Lemmy
Alex Cleyn
Walhalla
United States
Walsh County
Bank of the Northwest
Manitoba
Death in front of train near Grand Forks
Grand Forks North Dakota September 28 The Great Northern train No 30 killed an unidentified seven year old boy named Golden at Grand Harbor ND. He stepped in front of the oncoming train as it sped past the Grand Harbor station last evening. It is unclear whether the death was intentional or accidental. Relatives live in Dentaarie.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Great Northern
Oawald
Golden
Grand Harbor
Dentaarie
Work begins on new hospital at Lakeside
Keumite Journal reports J W Buckingtian and crew start foundation work for Lakeside hospital after basement excavations. Buckingham oversees site with Miers and Mayers guiding different departments as weather permits. Contractors pace is set for ongoing construction in Foothill town area.
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Keumite Journal
J. W.W. Buckingtian
Reich
Kenmare
P Lakeside
Bir
Buckingham
Tie Beate
Brakeman’s Clean Town Crusade Ends With Fine
Mandan North Dak News reports W F Davidson a west end brakeman faced a $20 fine plus costs for property damage after a whiskey party led to a brawl Wednesday night. Five N P workers were intoxicated. Davidson allegedly hit a pedestrian and damaged multiple windows before police intervened at Klondike hotel. A brother and several others remain at large. bootlegger identity sought.
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Meisner
Klondike
Davidson
Mandan
Bad Temper and a Shooting Incident Near Davey, North Dakota
Amos Schuman of Dazey was brought to Valley City by Sheriff Kelley on an older charge, after shooting Palmer Christianson at the Schuman farm near Davey on August 30. Christianson was wounded but not seriously, with four shotgun pellets removed by Dr. Nolte. The case follows an alleged dispute with a man known as Dutch, and Christianson’s father, Hang Christianson, filed the complaint.
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Valley City
N. D
Amos Schuman
Dazey
Kelley
Aérewalt
Hig
Palmer Christianson
Schuman
Davey
Christianson
Charles Jager
Schutman
Aistainy Ad
Nolte
Mr. Corellanson
Moe
Hang Christianson
Rogers
Mason Place
Darey
Inet
Het
Kiel Violence Ends Duel At Beer Party In North Dakota
Sept 23. In Kiel near McHenry county which lies near Sheridan county two men were injured in a cutting affray at a beer party. Jack Taylor sustained a serious wound to the head and chest with the blade of a knife or sabre while Jacob Arndt was cut across the shoulder. Both injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Joe Gotzke and Stephen Valenchenko were arrested in connection with the incident and the case is before local authorities.
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Joe
Gotzke
Stephen Valenchenko
Pea
Sheri
Abdominal stab wounds endanger Taylor in district clash
Taylor, an old ball player, was stabbed in the back and chest during a confrontation near Net and is reported with little hope of recovery by the attending physician. Gotske and Valenchenko, nonUS residents, had been working locally for months.
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Taylor
Kief
Pust
Gotzke
Valenchenko
United States
Gotske Wing
Porter Fined for Shipping Out Game at Hankinson
Alfred DeSmith a Minneapolis game warden caused the arrest of John Adams a porter on a charge of bringing five wild ducks into Minneesta contrary to the game law. Adams said he carried the birds to help a friend but the judge fined him ten dollars. Hankinson once was known as the headquarters for unlawful game shipments and enforcement has tightened.
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Hankinson
N. D
Alfred DeSmith
Minneapolis
John Adams
Minneesta
Adams
North Dakota
McCumber Returns to Resume State Campaign
U. S. Senator Porter J. McCumber and his party, delayed last week by snow and bad roads, returned Tuesday morning and planned to continue their statewide canvass in support of his bid for re election.
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U. S
Porter J. McCum
Ber
Wahpeton
Bismarck Man Shoots Sweetheart Then Kills Self
Aberdeen, S D Sept 23 What appears to be a double murder and suicide occurred before noon. Wm Vogt a resident of Bismarck North Dakota is believed to have shot and killed his sweetheart Mrs Louis Cushing and fatally wounded her mother Mrs Mae Porter before killing himself. Vogt reportedly confronted Roy Fullerton who had come to live with Mrs Cushing and forced him from the house.
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Aberdeen
8. C
Wm. Vogt
Bismarck
N. D
Louis Cushing
Mae Porter
Fullerton
Mr. Cushing
Ben Ton McDowell Killed In Traction Engine Explosion
Langdon North Dakota September 23. Ben ton McDowell 30 or so was killed when a traction engine exploded while threshing on a nearby farm. He stood on the engine tower as the front end burst outward, the machine struck the boiler, and the wheel pinned him. Others nearby were not injured. He was married.
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Langdon
N. D
Benton McDowell
McDowell
Hite
Wax
Walt
Hartman Purchases Harvey Menges Farm in Ward Township
One day last week, Gurchesed by Hartman, Hartman sells the Harvey Menges farm in Ward township for 4000 dollars. Harris Land Co. handles the deal. Mowers & Mowers operate in the transfer trade from the port office building. Swanson and Schudar express no time or work details. Mowers crew has begun removing an old frame structure from the site.
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EB. Hartman
Harvey Menges
Ward
Township
Hartman
Harris Land’ Co
Mowers &@ Mowers-typow
Trans
Contoketers Swanson and
Schudar
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Warden Gunderson
Warwick Auto
TRAN
Tyibe
Mintany
Min Jae
Mayers
Foothiltn
Cegvering
Abe
Farimer
Porter
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