Fire and murder tales from distant rails and jails
A blaze at Donnybrook Jail killed Dyteh while others perished or fled. Reports place a burned body at Kilmore along the Great Northern corridor, with investigators and coroners probing a probable robbery murder. A corpse found near an Elk River paper bears clues, but identity remains unknown after weeks.
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Donnybrook
Mont
Montana
Des Lack
Cosby
Bowbeulx
Donniybrook
Kilmore
Rathway
Edmore
Elk River
Minn
Wil
A.W. Gilbertson
Nelford
Doctor Thor Moeller Charged With Manslaughter
Warrant issued for prominent Minot physician Dr Thor Moeller charging him with first degree manslaughter in the death of a young lady at a hotel. Coroner’s jury verdict cited a criminal operation, though the exact evidence remains unconfirmed. Preliminary hearing likely next week amid public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Moeller
Maple City
Minot
Moeller
Sloettorney
Hite
Federal Court Adjourns Jury Deadlock in Frank Case
The jury in United States v Barney Frank failed to reach a verdict after eighteen hours of deliberation. The panel split with seven for conviction and one for acquittal, and the judge declared a mistrial. The proceedings were adjourned with no statement given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Frank
Unitedge
Minot
Belue
Frank
Abe Lael
Pal Court
Frayed Fragments From a Murky Local Note
A damaged clipping outlines a sequence of odd, unclear events. It mentions McDonald of Sheldon, a leg injury described as a broken dualer bone, and a parrot tied to a political campaign. The text hints at a chaotic day in LaMoure and a fire related outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Sheldon
Warden Helstrom Sues Over NM Western Rail Rates
North Dakota penitentiary warden Hellstrom files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging discrimination by the Northern Pacific against his state plant. He claims through rates from Manila New Zealand and other points to Bismarck favor Chicago and seeks an equitable Pacific coast to Bismarck rate based on mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellstrom
Wies
Commerce Commission
North Dakota State Penitentiary
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Pacific Railroad
Manila
New Zealand
Bikmarek
Pacific Coast
Bismarck
Chicago
North Dakota
Minnesota
Henska
Scope of New Education Department at North Dakota Agricultural College
Prof. Arland D. Weeks leads a new department of education at the North Dakota Agricultural College. The program aims to train teachers for elementary and high schools with a strong focus on industrial education, domestic science, manual training, and agriculture. Graduates will receive both practical and pedagogical instruction to elevate common schools and advance agricultural education statewide.
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Agricultural College
Arland D. Weeks
Department of Education
Bota
Weoles
Scienes Arrivol
Wahpeton
Suspect Held for Robbery in Jamestown
John Lewis arraigned before a United States commissioner in Jamestown on a charge of complicity in a Delamere post office robbery. Lewis, held under $2000 bond, denies guilt as witnesses testifying for the government include J P Johnson and W N Brown. The case ties him to a Licca gang and a Northern Pacific robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV. S
Sheal
John Lewis
United States
Jamestown
Delamere
Lewis
Licca
United States District Court
Olsberg
Valley City
Rourke
J P. Johnson
W. N. Brown
Northern Pacific
Lost Nerve at Prison Gates in North Dakota
Ross Melis, sentenced to the state penitentiary for a Berthold assault, weakened at the Bismarck prison doors. He questioned the penitentiary lights and pleaded with Judge Murray, then displayed despair as guards watched him and entered the prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Ross Melis
Berthold
Bismarck
Melis
Murray
Oll
Poesisle
Myeray
Hyland
Melus
North Dakota Seeks Federal Child Labor Bureau via Rally
Stephen Pf Moers of the National Child Labor Committee leads a North Dakota meeting in Grand Forks to form a state committee of thirty, elect officers, and push to secure passage of a measure. The group aims to lobby Congress to establish a child labor bureau and combat child labor in North Dakota.
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Stephen Pf Moers
National Child Labor Committee of
New York
North
Mbit
Elizabeth Abbott
Morris
North Dakota
Cabiiot
State Legisiiane
Congress
Departonat of the Interior
Nova Dakuty
Rovkivett
Wilcent M. Tatt
Elise Nehiy
Adust
Ehald
Randers Urges Split Corn Exhibits Across State
Prof Randers argues for dividing the state into two corn sections at the Farge show to encourage regional varieties. Southern counties would showcase names like Northwestern dent and Pride of the North while northern and central areas present Humble and other Horm varieties, with emphasis on quality over size.
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Randers
Agriculurwevieze
Ray
Amd
Farge
Ubertitty
Dent
Rustiers
Harliern
Arklas Mercer Gehys
Wille Dakota
King Philip
North Dakota Partners Institute Plans Winter Meeting Series
The North Dakota Partners Institute announces a winter meeting series starting around December 1 with Prof Thomas Shaw as director for the coming season. The institute will feature speakers of outstanding ability chosen for their distinction and usefulness. Individuals or organizations wishing to host should apply soon, with all expenses borne by the town or locality to provide comfortable board.
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North Dakota
Partnrs
Thomas Shaw
Heda
Etreulr
Justice of Peace Robbed in Norwich Negro Joint
Norwich officer Alice Stewart testifies in Minot court that two Black women robbed Justice of the Peace of $15 in a colored joint. Chief Hazen arrested the women after the complaint. One woman was fined $10 and ordered out of town, the other received thirty days with time to leave town by sentence.
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Norwich
Jwalice
Shiv Peew Stewart
Wolleo Court
Minot
Justics
Ween
Hazen
Financial Genius Escapes Payment After Coffee Spill
A quirky incident recounts a man who spilled coffee on another's lavender pants and avoided paying for the pants, claiming the other party would cover the costs. The dialogue paints a humorous scene of trying to dodge expenses.
Fragmented political exchange over voter turnout
A brief, unclear dialogue hints at apathy among fashionable voters and a cynical view of campaigning. A politician mutters about campaigns among a small group, leaving the exact context and names unreadable.
John Wyman Trial Opens Over Fatal Shooting
The Fargo realty investor John Wyman faces a preliminary hearing after being charged with shooting William Dinehart. Wyman says he fired believing burglars attacked from behind, while Dinehart alleges Wyman shot him in the back of the head after a quarrel. A delayed exam awaits an X-ray of Dinehart’s head to locate the bullet.
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John Wyman
Fargo
William Dinehart
Om Ft
Wyman
Dinehart
Travels 1500 Miles to Wed in Grand Forks Ceremony
A note of a long journey to marriage in the Imperial hotel area of Grand Forks last week. The bridegroom’s party includes Hannah N, Th, and Miew Jules Wilmouth of Elseins, and Hannah He a native of Virginia. Reverend Willies Bo Molihew, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony as the couple wed.
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Imperial Hotel
Grand Forke
Apoeh
Hannah N
Willies
Presiwrerhen
Grand Forks
Doctors Must Name Baby Under North Dakota Law
Grand Forks physicians and other elites face a new state bylaw requiring city audits of births. Filing a birth report with a filled form is mandatory, including the baby’s given or Christian name in full and the surname along with other details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
North Dakota
North Dakota notes of farms markets and incidents
A digest from Walsh and surrounding counties reports on agriculture clubs, creamery plans in Marmarth, stock and grain hauling accidents, and local business developments. It notes attempted burglaries, a fatal injury from a rope accident near New England, and a wide array of small-town happenings across the region.
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Sun
Theomer
Kelly
Jolie
Daugh
Sree An
Gail
Kelly Ouihs Aga Maree
Xobrym
LaMoure
Mer
N. D
Farmers’ Institute
Justice OF Peace
Orth Dakota
Ubbins & A
Motthuss
New Drug Firm
Mo Chunky
Granville
Marmarth
Walsh County
Lavinore Creamery
Schafer
Huretary
Minotee
Tiekwy
K. Torgerenn
Erain
McHenry
Jenson
Brox
Kiiniung
John Hesw
Harvey
Hope Ws Bonstinie
An & Gine
George M. Yung
Valley Ehy Fe
An Ink Telephone Company
Mott
See Totland
Teers
Diet Berm
District Court
Linton
Watyweton
Wheatland
Cnt Bette Mt Beat
ASNT
Ar Martinra
Witla Ter Noche
Henan
John Kinne
Paseo
T P Pieliig
Ty Ceerrthie
Bulleet Aebos
Unies’ Adumy
Harry
Hhasadell
Stinley Fe
Tnhatur
Eee Moudan
Columbia Hotel
Huby
Sykeston
Lanaford
Towner
Engelesires
Horbert Elkin
Mayville
Bovite Linke
Adame
Broweket
Strate Banke
Tae
Janine Town
Portmnagter Cochrane
Pinterfelt Town
Yale
Fondante
Jonestown
Rehoo
eGathwretera
Tate
Churtenay
Padi Mer
Tear Towner
Eade Agalbat Bunting
H Bike
Feapabe
Ta Tietunger
Olu Bakke
New England
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