National Home Company in Spokane Indicted for Mail Fraud
Washington grand jury indicts National Home Company officers for using the mail to defraud investors in Spokane. The firm allegedly failed to meet contract terms, misrepresented loans, and did not deposit required funds with state officials. Devils Lake residents urged to investigate and avoid dealings with suspect firms.
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National Home Company
Spokane
Wash
Law of Foreign Building and Oan Association
Srand
Washington
United States
Ita
Post Office Inspectora
Farmer’s Invention Promises Window Sash Breakthrough
A farmer, Wm Abraham ten miles south of the city, discovers a lead based substitute for putty to seal window panes. He has a patent covering lead and other materials and plans early manufacture, hoping for royalties. previously he lost a door banger dispute to an attorney and stock company. Also notes Ward County’s low school fund apportionment at 0.14 per capita with 7,365 children of school age and May’s peak of 4.84 per capita.
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Wm. Abraham
Abraham
Abraham Fins
Ward
Gopher Exhibited at Independent Office
A farmer, Hulberg, ten miles south of Minot, brought a hibernating gopher found in a hay stack to the office. The creature curled like a ball with tail over its head and hind feet near its ears, and will no longer trouble wheat fields as it lies on display at the newspaper office.
Battling Nelson Knocked Out by Moran in San Francisco
Battling Nelson the former world lightweight champion was knocked out in the eleventh round by Owen Moran, the English featherweight, in San Francisco on November 28. Nelson, famed for a long and successful career, suffered a rare defeat as his day at the top seemed to end with this bout.
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Battling Nelson
Pugiliat
Owen Moran
Frehter
San Francisco
Nelson
North Dakota Press Association
Grand Forks
Hoellinger's Mother Dead in Lorraine Germany
John Hoellinger received a cable from his brother in Lorraine Germany announcing his mother’s death on November 15 after a three day illness. She was 83. Hoellinger last saw her in 1906 and plans to go to Europe next May for the estate settlement. She leaves two sons, including Hoellinger, and a brother in Lorraine. Elks elect officers at a Saturday meeting including J Coyle as Esteemed Lecturing Knight and R E Barron as Treasurer.
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John Hoellinger
Loraine
Germany
Mr. Hoellinger
Hoellinger
Europe
ELKS
The
J. Coyle
Mr. Hamilton
N. Swenson
Tyler
R. E. Barron
De Molay Commandery Plans Knights Templar Ball in January
De Molay Commandery plans a Knights Templar ball in early January likely aligned with the officers inspection and probably exclusive to Knights Templar.
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Knights Templar
de Molay
Debs to Edit Appeal During Warren Prison Term
Eugene V. Debs will edit the Appeal to treason for six months while Warren serves time in federal prison. The Socialist leader is positioned as the winner by Warren's confinement.
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Debs
Eugene V. Debs
Warren
Minot Couple Drives to Texas in 26 Days Without Accident
Mr and Mrs R W Duvall of Minot and Mr and Mrs J D Phelps traveled from Minto ND to San Antonio TX in Mr Duvalls Franklin touring car in 26 days. The journey completed without incident and the car arrived in perfect condition.
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R. W. Duvall
Minot
J. D. Phelps
Minto
N. D
Mr. Duvall
Franklin
San Antonio
Texas
Their Golden Wedding Observed at South Prairie
Mr and Mrs Orin Gerome celebrated their golden wedding on a November Saturday with a large gathering at their home Rev Charles Jine officiated and guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner The Surrey Farmers Institute committee plans for the December 6 meeting highlight provisions for attending teams and horse care.
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Orin Gerome
South Prairie
Charles Jine
Surrey Farmers’ Institute
Windsor Hotel Undergoes Major Renovations
John Hoellinger of the Windsor hotel reports 912,000 in improvements since June 1. The 100 room stem now features plastering and furnishing, with new entrance, remodeled office, expanded dining room, oak stairway, and a large upgraded kitchen. An electric front sign enhances the façade as more furniture arrives from Chicago.
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John Hoellinger
Windsor Hotel
Hoellinger
Chicago
Whch
Fake Insurance Writers at Work in North Dakota
Local insurance agents report word from B C Cooper state insurance commissioner that valley builders in North Dakota face fake insurance writers. Victims of deferred dividend policies are lured with promises paid by dividends, then asked to pay premiums and sign loan applications. The Fargo agents condemn the fraud and urge public notice.
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B. C. Cooper
Isurance Commissoner
Bismarck
Valley Nulders
Norv Dakota
Imsurance Department
North Datora
Mie Fargo
Mugg Exalts Himself Over Minot Optician
Mugg, an apparent Minot optician, seeks notoriety by publishing a pamphlet accusing D. D. Sullivan. Sullivan, a respected optician, has served four years on the state board and was reappointed by Gov Hurke, indicating his merit despite Mugg's allegations.
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Areest Polk
Minot
Kiver
Mugg
Leny Optician
D. D. Sullivan
Sullivan
Hurke
Swanson Moves Paper to Fargo
Swanson relocates Farm Journal from Minot to Fargo with Hier Swanson continuing as editor. The Monthly Journal becomes the official publication for the American Society of Holly for Serv and South Dakota and Minnesota. Several staff changes occur as Coffin leaves Minot for Medford Oregon. Snowfall noted and local social updates included.
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Tor Equity Farm Journal
Minot
A.V. Swanson
Fargo
Hier Swanson
Heli
American Society of Holly
South Dakota
Minnesota
Margo
Ettoy
Fire destroys Pioneer store in Tagus North Dakota
A Saturday evening blaze razed the Pioneer store owned by August P Nelson in Tagus North Dakota. Loss estimated around 20000 dollars with about 12000 insured. Firefighters from the town battled the flames but the building could not be saved. Citizens feared the bank in danger as flames swept away from the Nelson property. The town’s patrons hope for a quick rebuild and reopening.
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Citizens State Bank
Dhinger
Nelson
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Solehy and Company
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Mino
Otia J. Marks
Douglas
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Sherwood
Chas Good
Jack McConnel
A. Burd
Aug. Zethrin
West
Hol. Kelley
International Harvester Company
the Elks
Surrey Institute
Jamestown
Editor Morris
Jamestown Alert
H. A. Montgomery
Morris
J. H. Whitcher
Valley City
C. A. Fisher
Swell
H. Reighart
Swanson
FO Coffin
Northern Express
Lef
Medford
Ore
A. B. Dill
Anaconda
Mont
Coffin
Dad” Gow
Wileon
Gull Lake
Sask
FP. C. Brewster
Harvey
de Molay Commandery
John Schlaberg
Elky
Joan
Tagus
N.D
Olive Tema
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