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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

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Minot Chosen as Berthold Registration Headquarters

Washington dispatch says Minot will be the main registration center for opening Fort Berthold Indian reservation, with Ryder and Plaza also serving as points. Judge Whitten will head the effort, choosing Minot for its superior police facilities amid concerns about crime during the opening.

Washington Minot Berthold Indian Reservation Washington, D. C Ryder Plaza Bismarck Fort Berthold Indian Reservation General Land Office Hanna Judge Whitten

Dorman Monoplane Ready for Minot Meet July Fourth

D.C. Dorman’s fifty horsepower Bleriot monoplane, built in a large hangar east of Minot, will debut at the July 3 to 5 race meeting. He plans short flights in two weeks, then a ride in the airship upon return. A large crowd is expected if weather cooperates. Chet Vandenoever defeated Downs of Chicago at the Temple Pool room after a week of play, winning by 22 points on a 200 point handicap.

D.C Minot Mr. Dorman B. B.mccutcheon Reporter The Independent Chet Vandenoever Downs Chicago Temple Pool Room Chet Dewey Dorman Tim

Young Man Drowns in Missouri River at Ferry Crossing

Ray Higby of Trenton North Dakota died after a Missouri River boating attempt during a ball game visit. He clung to a ferry cable, swam toward shore, but panicked and disappeared despite a rescue boat. His companions reached safety as the river current swept him away.

Ray Higby Trenton N. D Missouri River Strick Higby

Canadian outlaw Trailor convicted in Regina trial

Kid Trailor, a Canadian outlaw, was found guilty of horse stealing in Regina Sask. jury deliberated under fifteen minutes. He was captured in Williams county and attempted to break jail in Williston. He later faced Cass county jail custody as papers were prepared.

Kid Trailor Regina Sask Trailor Williams County Williston Cass County

A New Swindle Targets Central State Farmers

A con man works farms for weeks then writes to distant farmers for payment. A letter arrives with a fake check of sixty to seventy dollars, stolen by the worker who vanishes after the signal. Farmers lose money when banks identify the man. Grand Lodge of the Masons convenes June 27–29. W. H. Reighart and others attend as delegates.

Central Statea W. H. Reighart James Johnson Person Minot Grand Forks Grand Lodge of the Masons The Star In the West Lodge L. J. Byerly Dr. Ringo Grand Lodge

The Daily World Debuts as Eight-Page Paper

The Devils Lake Daily World announces its appearance edited by H. Z. Mitchell. It is an eight page seven column newspaper with five news items and eye catching advertising.

Devils Lake

Devils Lake Fire Damages Lunch Room Explosion

A gasoline stove leak caused a Tuesday morning explosion at Fred Johnson's Lunch Room at Second and Ramatad streets. The fire department saved the building with little damage. Devils Lake hosts a fast basketball team next weekend, while A J McArthur of Calgary dies after pneumonia. funeral plans follow with Dr. A J McCannel and Alice Campbell traveling to attend.

Fred Johnson Second Ramatad A. J. McArthur Calgary Alta A. J. McCannel

Minot Racing Meet Promises Bleriot Flight and Rich Purses

Plans for a Minot racing meet on July 3, 4, and 5 include D. Wu Dorman in a Bleriot monoplane flight each day, a four mile auto race daily for 100 dollars, and horse races with 3500 dollars in purses. Don Densmore aims to break the state track record with a 2:10 14 mark, with Indians from Fort Berthold likely to attend.

Minot Plac D. Wu. Dorman Don Densmore D. A. Dinnle Fort Berthold Reservation

Heaviest Rain in Five Years Drenches Minot Area

A Friday downpour delivered the heaviest rain in five years with 1.0 inches measured, flooding low lands and grain fields. Minot sewer capacity overflowed, damaging the Sash and Door Co warehouse on the first floor and ruining plaster and cement. Chester Vandenoever arranges programs and advertising for the Minot race meet.

Minot Minot Sash and Door Co

North Dakota Farmers Grow 6 000 Acres of Corn

Elevators and seed dealers report selling seed to farm ers in the Minot area enough to plant 6 000 acres of corn. Some farmers plant as much as 80 acres, proving corn can mature well in North Dakota and provide ample feed. A Burlington dealer sold seed for 2 500 acres, signaling corn as a dependable North Dakota crop.

Minot Illinoia Iowa Missouri Burlington North Dakota

Registration Aug 14 for Berthold Indian Reservation homesteads

Minot Bismarck Ryder and Plaza chosen as registration points for Berthold Reservation homesteads on August 14.文章 notes vast interest nationwide in fertile claims, black clay soil, shallow water, coal nearby, Missouri River access, and potential values of three to four thousand dollars once secured.

Berthold Indian Reservation Minot Bismarck Ryder Plaza United States Sam North Dakota

Roaster Explosion Damages Building in Town

A peanut roaster in front of Jim Longevan's confectionery exploded Sunday night, tearing the front of the building. No injuries were reported though there was excitement. Grain shipments and a Williston incident are mentioned in the same dispatch.

Jim Longevan Jim Granville

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Minot 10 Berthold Registration Howard E. Simpson State University Co-Operative Weather Bureau A. M. Crime of Bantry Lghtning the Daily World K. C's DR. McCannel Northwest Chester Vandenoever Minot Commercial Club Donnybrook Commercial Club Donnybrook Courier BOY Scouts Central School Fish Lake Mr. Olson Holmes Dak Mont
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