Gotch Defeats Ole Olson and Mahmout in Two Falls
Frank Gotch the world champion wrestler defeated Mahmout the Turkish champion in two straight falls in Chicago. Gotch dominated with a half Nelson while Mahmout wrestled barefoot and paid $500 extra gate. A past bout in Minot saw Gotch pin Ole Olson in a savage display before Gotch became champion.
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Frank Gotch
Mahmout
Turkey
Chicago
Gotch
Minot
Ole Olson
Norwich
Ole
Quarters of Ward County School Land Put Up for Sale
Beginning today 453 quarters of school land in Ward County are to be sold to the highest bidder The sale led by Commissioner McDonald with Field Deputies Olson and Harvey includes 72 410 acres with an estimated value well over a million dollars A fifth of the price paid in cash would total about 217 440 plus interest for the coming year in advance This sale is described as the longest and best ever held in the state with other sales in Towner Stateman Wells counties and McHenry county listed for the week
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Ward County
McDonald
Olson
Harvey
Towner
McHenry County
Wells Counties
Ambrose
Darling
Coteau Sentinel
Kermit
Re. W. Jones
Clover
Westhope Standard
Mankato
Min
Iris
Fargo
Ed Shapava
Chas Clark
Fargo Police
Northwest
Fon Whitehead
Willistar
Bud Jackson
Winwell
Ren
Jackson
Frank
Mib
Hort
Croxsity
Clark
Buford Tribune
The
Independent
Harry W. Franklyn
Sam Taylor
Franklyn
Bill
McKenzie County
Bottineau Courant
Matt Johnson
Judas Curteutls
If. W. Willis
Glenbirn
Milwaukee
Monta
Ingeberikeen
Svar
Olive
Minet
Wahpeton
Obo Rays
Stockwell
Stowell
Rugby Optiist
Powers Lake
James A. Brown
Arthur HW
Lindavist
Martin Led
J. Gard
Lansford Thee
Khan
Times
Ile Haws County
Boyle
Gose
E. Coger
A. J. Kauffman
Streeter
N. D
Minnesota
Longest beard in the northwest attracts attention
Mooreton North Dakota resident N B Langseth’s famous beard measured nine feet two inches in a Jorgenson gallery visit while locals recalled possible full length of twelve feet if combed out. A Democrat report notes the man’s past circus offer and public belief in his extraordinary beard. The other item discusses Stockwell’s office probe and calls for proper handling of school funds and his resignation if misconduct is proven.
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H. N. Langseth
Mooreton
N. D
N. B. Langseth
Mr. Langseth
Northwest
United States
Jorgenson
Langseth
Babsta
Cando
Condo Democrat
Map and court notes mix in Ward County recount
A promotional map by Shepard shows Montrail county lines with North Dakota and Minot references. The court martial board dismissed Adjutant General Poole for disobeying orders. Poole pushes a $275 claim including $3 per diem for 55 days and $2 daily hotel costs. Attorney General aims to recover state funds from Rugby and Barton banks tied to Andy Jones defalcations, as Jones remains at large.
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Court Martis
Guard
Poole
Burke
Rugby
Barton
Andy Jones
State Bank of
Jones
Governor Johnson to Speak in Minot on May 8
Tim states Gov Johnson will deliver a lecture in Minot on May 8 under YMG A auspices. This marks the governor's only North Dakota engagement this year. Grand Forks street railway system will be extended thrice mien.
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Tim
Johnson
Minot
Y. MG. A
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Water works system piping progress noted
The article reports 1600 tons of pipes needed for the water works project. Eleven miles of pipe have already arrived, with fourteen cars of twelve inch pipe weighing 1140 tons per car. The total material weight indicates substantial progress in constructing the system.
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Systeit
Kennedy
Rudd’s House Fire Damages Home and Kitchen
A fire at the Rudd residence caused by an overheated hole started in the floor and spread to a stove in the kitchen. The blaze occurred Sunday morning, water damage followed, and the full loss was covered by insurance after the fire department responded.
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C. H
Rudd
Alance
Noahs Wife Remarries Amid Controversy in Kenmare Case
The wife of condemned Kenmare farmer killer D M Noah, Johnson, marries Morris Sales of Douglas. She has not divorced Noah and is said to believe the condemned man was to stretch hemp on the same day.
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D. M. Noah
Kenmare
Johnson
Morris Sales
Douglas
Two Divorces Wedding Reversal Sparks Turmoil
In a period drama note, a man avoids a divorce settlement by securing a temporary reprieve. He then reports that Mrs. Noah has obtained a divorce from Sales. He writes to a friend that his wife’s marriage situation warrants pity.
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Noah
Sales
Ditching Machine At Work In City Water Works Project
The large ditching machine used by Contractor Kennedy began operation Saturday for the new water works system. It digs a smooth trench to the required depth of eight and one half feet, moves dirt aside automatically, and can cover 600 to 2000 feet daily, replacing many laborers.
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Kennedy
Mystery Party Cleared In Bantry Farm Death
A coroner's jury ruled the Bantry straw stack death not a murder. The body was examined with no foul play found. seventeen dollars was found in the laborer's pocket. Authorities believe death may have been self-inflicted or due to intoxication.
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Bantry
Jim
Lars
Jaith
Windsor hotel founder’s invest pays off with thriving landmark
Jon Hoellinger, Windsor hotel proprietor, bought three Second Ramstad corner lots eight years ago for 200. They are now worth 10 000 plus the successful hotel stands on them. He is expanding offices and dining rooms as part of ongoing upgrades. The Windsor is lauded for cleanliness and modern amenities including electric laundry, a motor pump, cold storage, and scrubbed floors.
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Jon Hoellinger
Windsor Hotel
Second
Ramstad
Hoellinger
Minor blaze injures Grand Tribune worker Blanche Crone
Miss Blanche Crone of the Grand Tribune office suffered serious burns when stove polish near the stove exploded. Flames drove her into the street before they were stopped. She is badly burned but expected to recover.
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Blanche Crone
Grand ‘Tribune
Tribune
Oranges sold at sixty cents a peek and local notes
Short state items note prices of oranges at 60 cents a peek and snippets on public figures like former Congressman and Mrs. Marshall touring Spain. Postmaster John King reappointed at Donnybrook. Destruction of the Calder house, barn, and granary near Granville. Local business transfers, railroad rumors, and various accidents, arrests, and community happenings across Granville, Rugby, Bottineau and nearby towns.
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R. M. Trimble
Bottineau County
St. Paul
Swift
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Flaxton Times
Legislative Committee
Stockwell Han
Brockwall
Daletel, Lynch
N. B. Ue
Shep
Mohall
John Barleycorn
Liquor Institute
M. O. Hall
Isle of Pines
New Spring
W. H. Reighart
Glenbuen
Nidaros Church
Carpio News
Donnybrook
J. B. Switzer
Sherwood Bankler
Loraine State Bank
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