San Antonio Letter Describes Heat and Fruit Delights
Olive Wright writes from San Antonio Texas about torrid weather and a cool night breeze. She notes abundant cantaloupes and peaches including Honey Peach, with figs scarce due to frost. She also describes the city as overrun with Mexican refugees and laments sanitary issues amid the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Wright
W. Hi. Reighart
Unie City
Ue Independent
San Antonio
Tex
Leavenworth Prison Refuses May Peterson Sentence
May Peterson a young Mi woman convicted in federal court of white slavery was ordered to a year at Leavenworth but prison authorities refused acceptance and sent her back to Fargo. She seeks release claiming the judge sentenced the wrong place while she must likely serve the term.
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May Peterson
Minot
Leavenworth
Ansas
Fargo
Peterson
Kansas City
Mary Peterson
May Lochmiller
Union National Lets Contract For Opera House Renovation
Union National Bank has awarded a 10 550 contract to Western Building Co for remodeling the three story Opera House block. Work begins at once with plans to relocate the stair, add a new front, fire escapes, strengthened beams, and a rebuilt interior including a modern barber shop and bathrooms. Bank fixtures are not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union National Bank
Opera House
Western Building Co
Knudson
Densen
Ringo Block
Epee House
Bank
Opera Barber Shop
Union National
West Point Seeks Applicants for Civilian Appointment
Any young man desiring an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point should send his application to U. S. Senator A. J. Gronna Lakota North Dakota. One principal and two alternates will be named for a vacancy next June. Entrance examinations will assess mental and physical fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Military Academy
West Point
U. S
A. J. Gronna
Lakota
North Dakota
Fort Snelling Admits March Candidates to Naval Academy
Candidates must be at least 17 and under 22 on admission day and show strong math grounding. Entrance tests cover algebra, planes geometry, English grammar and composition, geography, United States history and general history. Applicants should provide full name, birth date, years in North Dakota service, prior education, physical stats, health, and two citizen testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snellig
Minnesota
United States
Senator Gronna
North Dakota
Cole
Premonition Draws Son to Mother's Funeral in Time
Grand Forks North Dakota July 21 Nearly 400 miles away Edwin McGonegal of Aberdeen arrived just before the funeral of his mother Mrs A McGonegal who died Sunday. Despite failed efforts to reach him by wire or phone a foreboding sense of wrong prompted his swift travel to attend the Church of God service on Cottonwood Street yesterday afternoon.
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Grand Forks
N. D
A. McGonegal
Edwin McGonegal
Aberdeen
Church of God
Cottonwood Street
Correction issued for confusing race term in Stringtown note
Stringtown correspondent reports a misprint in last week's items. A machine error changed "young people who attended ball game" to "colored brethren." The town, all white, asks for the correction to prevent further mislabeling and offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Tufueson Calls For Rent Relief In Minot
Nels Tufuesor complains of scarce housing in Minot and lists five cottages for rent with two to three more known. He notes taxes were expected to drop 25 percent this year but remain unchanged, prompting calls for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufueson
Nels Tufuesor
Minot
Jon
Sons of Norway To Build At Once In Minot
The building association of the Sons of Norway awarded R T Frost a contract for a two story brick block with basement on West Central Avenue. Completion expected by November 1. First floor for business, second floor seven offices. Rear hall 35 by 50 with gallery plus kitchen dining and club rooms. Lot and building about $30,000. Minot lodge has 60 members. stock under $100 each to attract more Scandinavians to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senat F of Norway
R. T. Frost
Central Avenue
Sons of Norway Hall
Sona of Norway
Minot
Havre Gas Well Second in U S Records
J H Peelman of Havre Montana reports a new gas discovery two miles east of the city with a 15 million cubic feet per day flow, ranking as the second largest in the nation behind a Pennsylvania well. Wells reach 940 feet. crops promise strong yields. winter wheat prospects also favorable. A separate item notes a destructive incendiary fire destroyed the Ross livery stable last Sunday with total loss and no insurance.
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Havre
U. S
J. H. Peelman
Ward County
Windsor and
Hoover
Mont
The
Independent
City
Ten Roda
United States
Pennsylvania
Haxre
Ross
Agricultural prospects in Ward County show record wheat potential
Farmers report perfect growing conditions with wheat fields three to four feet tall and heads measuring three to four inches. Oats flax and rye crops also strong. Marquis and Durum wheat perform well with harvests likely late September or August 20 for early varieties, promising high yields if frost stays away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Autrust
Marquis
H. E. Peck High Man In Tournament
Minot hosted what is described as the best shooting tournament in the history of the club on Tuesday and Wednesday. J. E. Peck of Kenmare was top scorer with 284 of 300 pigeons, followed by Henry Loechel of Glenburn with 277. Loechel went 45-for-45 in one stretch despite being out of practice. Day one results list Peck, J. B. Dickey of Minneapolis, and C. H. Parker among top scorers, with several professionals noted. Day two saw Peck and others near the top as the event concluded. Also noted is a large bequest to ministers across the United States from Mrs. Sarah E. Batterson, including $1,000 each to Rev. John K. Burleson and Rev. Edward Burleson, with a $60,000 bequest to Florence E. Moberly for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
J. E. Peck
Kenmare
Henry Loechel
Glenburn
Crookston
C. H. Parker
J. R. Pence
Chas. Ulmer
Uishon
H. C. Lochel
HL. L. Saylor
Cogswell
C. W. Hymer
Minneapolis
W. J. Rowe
A. R. Chozek
Portal
N. J. Larson
C. C. Nugent
E. C. Copeland
C. Lindberg
P. V. McCoy
Lpecher
Peck
Chezick
Dickey
Hymer
Stablaz
Barber
Forde
Parker
Say
North Dakota
Sarah E. Batterson
Philadelphia
United States
John K. Burleson
Grand Forks
Edward Burleson
Jamestown
Episcopal Church of
Florence E. Moberly
Leo Frank Attack Ed by Prisoner R LEO FRANK ATTACK ED BY PRISOR R
Prisoner Graven, serving life for murder at Milonga Ga, attacked Leo Frank in his cell. Frank, condemned for the Atlanta factory girl murder, suffered a severe neck wound after a knife strike during a late night assault. Medical aid rushed in as guards battled to control the scene.
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Leo Kamk
Atlanta, Ga
Slaton
Graven
Murdry
Prizon
Milonga
Gai
Frank
I Olelock
Green
Sway
Howe
Sven
Rink
Unclear fragment on Guy Frank's family
Fragmentary report notes Guy Frank's mother, I uy Frank, was called to Oi C Pa week due to precarious condition of her mother who has drepau t. Belief of a short illness duration follows.
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Guy Frank
Iuy Frank
Two Lansford Autos Collide in Morning Crash
An Overland car owned by Robert Davis traveling at 35 mph collided with a new Hudson six cylinder owned by Dr. Poster Lansford dentist one and one half miles south of Lanford Friday morning. Six passengers were in the Davis car and Misses Mary and Marcella Madigan were seriously injured. Davis is seeking repairs. the Davis car was damaged about 250 and the Hudson about 350. Davis alleges Foster swerved onto the wrong side of the road.
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Robert Davis
Hudson
Poster
Lansford
Lanford
Priday Mornay
Foxter
Mary
Marcella Madan
Robert
Patay Davis
Madigan
Davis
Foster
Minot Burns Club Holds Annual Scottish Picnic at Wildwood Park
The Minot Burns Club gathered Thursday the 16th at Wildwood Park, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wheeler, for a Scottish program and picnic. Mrs. Alexander Scarlett offered Scottish airs, Hetherton sang Came by Athol, and Mrs. Murray performed The New Precentor with clan pride noted for Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Lucknow
Campbell
Sens
D. Ay Dinnie
Mra
W G, Grinnell
Aru Mes
W. Ba. Miller
They Wheeler
Misa D. Ross
Markenzie
Mys
W. J. Norbeck
Mex Bell
W. ©. Hunter
0. P. Stewart
0. P. Stewart, Dr. and Mrs. Act, McCannel
A.D. Meta
Tom Jackson
Win
Sletherton
Mex Thrall
Acky Crane
Signer
J. G. Smallwood
van Pleet
Dimes
A. Jofori
Alexander Scarlett
Starlet
North Dakota Regiment
Devils Fakes
Minot Burns Club
Sons and Daughters of “Auld Scotia
Wildwood Park
H. E. Wheeler
Burna Club
Kyle
Argyll
Argyll and the “Black Watch
Hetherton
Highland
Athol
Wm. Murray
Polige Arrested J W W Agitator In Court
Police arrest details of J W W agitator named Polige amid charges tied to a letter and alleged violent acts. Attorney Bradford and Jacobs aid accompany, with Chief Dinugheity noting readiness for action as the suspect remains in jail.
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Varek Divealies
Alhioed
Fein Tawa
Iteceii
Gi Haven Portain Sioux
Jalena Liekyan
Cherie
Wn Wien
Chisi
Kelso
Jacobs
Abrborney
Bradford
Doctor Rennes Son Shot In Accidental Rifle Incident
A boy was injured when a 22 rifle discharged during a hunting mishap involving a doctor named Rennes. The gun recoiled into the lad’s chin after he removed and later reinserted a cartridge, causing a cut. The chicken hawk was sighted but escaped.
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Lr. Ai. Renee's
Young
Doe
Young Due
Smith found guilty of rape in Minot District Court
NAMES SMITH FOUND GUILTY OF RAPE Janes Smith, a young colored man, was found guilty by a Minot district court jury on the night of May 20. The trial detailed the assault at a basement room on Minot Street. the victim testified she initially resisted and was improperly restrained. Police arrested the couple, a cross symbol used as evidence was shown, and the case awaits sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Smith
Shine
Emily Snell
Hila
Minot Street
Nek
British West Indies
Smith
Grege
Williams
John Reed
Body of young man from city jail held for charges
The body of E. C. Edwards, a young man who died after a swine incident, remains at Abeworth, Nolithe, his old home, after a shipment by the Western Express Co. A $165 charge includes $42 for transmission. If unclaimed, it will be returned to Minot with $42 additional transportation. Rowan, the local undertaker, has hired an attorney to manage his interests.
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E. C. Edwards
Abeworth
Nolithe
Old Home
Wos
Rowan
Express Company
Express Office
de Mindt
Western Express Company
Nebraska
Minot
Three Hundred Attend Dairy Picnic at Major Person Farm
A Minot Dairy Co picnic at Major Person's farm drew about 300 friends. Guests enjoyed lunch coffee and ice cream, heard talks by dairy officials on sanitation butterfat prices and dairy care, toured the farm and saw champion Guernsey Lara Bettina and notable Duroc Jersey hogs among alfalfa and corn fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Sainy Co
J. E. Elsberry
Minot Dairy Co
Aisberry
Peter Miller
E. S. Pierce
Sistant
Edwards
W. A. Peck
J. W. Parker
J. Walsh
Clarence Moulton
Person
M. R. Porter
Sorenson
Elmwood Farm
W. D. Wilson
James Johnson
Guernsey
Lara Bettina
Girl At Road House Attempts Suicide Two Miles West
A young woman staying at a Road House two miles west of the city attempted to kill herself on Tuesday by drinking carbolic acid. A physician saved her life and the matter was not reported to authorities.
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Independent
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Sons OF Norway
Frost
H. E. Peck
Buster
Leo Frank
Prisor
Lupe
Willman
Freel Willman
Isaac Wallons
A. A. Robernson
Gow
McGee
Ry BR Barton
A.M. Thompson
Park Rapids
Minnt
Capt
Dale
Billy
Drt
CHIY
Polige
Steangee
DR. Rennes
Names Smith
Main Street
Colton
D. Colton
Burlington
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