Leeds Farmer Murdered on His Leeds Farm
Hana Halvorson a wealthy bachelor farmer was shot three times in the back and his head mutilated at his Leeds area farm. Paul Jones a young Indiana worker on the Ryan farm near Halvorson has been arrested charged with the crime. Police believe robbery was the motive and note Jones’s inquiries about money and his unexplained whereabouts.
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Paul Jones
Hana Halvorson
Leeds
Ryan
Halvorson
Munierer
Jones
Sensational Casselton Story Sparks Local Debate
Cincinnati dispatch from March 10 reports Bertha Ferguson once taught in Casselton public schools and accuses Ohio Board of Examiners of selling certificates for virtue. She testifies before a senate committee about Humphrey’s conduct on a hotel stairway. locals doubt her unsupported claims and question her Casselton ties.
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Casselton
Cincinnati
Bertha Ferguson
Camelton
N. C
Publc
Ohio Mate Board of Examiners
Mins Ferguson
Senate
Examiner
P. Humphrey
Casselion
Mise Ferguson
Ohio Board of Examiners
Gli Villiana
Miss Ferguson
Villian
Misa Ferguson
Explosion at Tilton home injures three occupants near Norwich
An explosion at the Tilton residence three and a half miles northwest of Norwich burned Mrs Tilton, Lennie Horning, and Florence Barton. Firefighters saved the house as investigators note a tunnel under a carpenter shop and a long, concealed escape route used by inmates.
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Tilton
Norwich
Lee
Bassanella and Woollnes
Local shopper saves freight by buying at home
A purchaser comparing mall order house prices with a local merchant found grocery orders to last most of the summer and to be delivered to a distant homestead. He concluded he could buy locally and avoid freight and delay, echoing a familiar tale from the area.
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Kforeit News
Fire destroys 4H D Wright’s home near Glenburn
Last Saturday morning D Wright of Glenburn south west of town lost his house and all contents in a fire valued around 500 dollars with no insurance. He was at home alone when the blaze started during morning chores and could not save the belongings.
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D. Wright
Glenburn
Mr. Wright
Michigan
Wright
Glenburn Advance
Berthold
Berthol
Skier Fatally Injured Falling From Norwich Bridge
Greek laborer Geo Frospous employed by the Great Northern died after falling from a high bridge near Norwich while returning to town on skis. He struck a dry spot, stumbled, and sustained a fatal head injury. he died at a local hospital. The item also advertises an acre farm four miles west of Minot, North Dakota, with timber and water.
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Geo. Frospous
Great Northern
A& High
Norwich
Atinot
The Homely Girl defense by a town reader
A columnist defends the homely girl arguing beauty comes from love and service. The piece notes appearances vary with training and mercy, ending with the proverb it is better to give than receive and a reference to Little Mac. The column contrasts with a Stanley Sun item about a buggy mishap.
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Burlington
Hawkeye
Texas
Mac
J. K. McLeod
Stanley Sun
Plaza
Jamaica
Alice Sparks Townsfolk With Secret Identity Plea
A letter from a Kenmare admirer pleads for Alice to reveal her last name after her Independent articles stirred interest. The verse suitor from Minot asks for a chance with Alice over the Kenmare rival, expressing affection and shared adventures on land and sea. He signs from Minot, promising more letters if permitted.
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Alice
Independent
Kenmare
Minot
Alice T
This Man Was Denied Papers
Hilluuboro North Dakota March 12 In Traill county district court Judge Pollock refused second papers for Christian C Eiken deeming him an undesirable citizen The government via John C Eweet opposed granting the petition citing lack of good moral character and associations with a gambling house and other crimes The case signals broader effort to prevent unworthy citizens from naturalization
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Ross Valley
Heaven
Sam Clarke
Drake
Plaza
John Trapp
Lincoln
N. D
Holt
Minneapolis
Geo. W. Jones
Williston
Williams County
Minot
Goss
Jones
Mercury
Sheld
Towner
B. F. Stewart
Norwich
Souris Messenger
J. J. Somers
Walsh County Republican
Henry Cash in Jail After Knife Incident
Henry Cash a Balfour farmer is jailed after his wife’s parents visited and his mother in law clashed with him. He reportedly secured a large butcher knife and chased relatives from his home leading to his arrest. The brief item notes a tense family visit and local arrest.
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Henry Cash
Balfour
Cash
Inlaw
Henry
la Follette
North Dakota
Taft
W. E. Miller
Montana
Carrington
Condo Herald
Thompson
Tem
Paver
J. B. Muerer
Spokane
Willams County
Western Express Co
Kermit
Irobers
Williston
Davis
Williams County
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Edward Elk
Simon Greyfor
John Buffalo
Andrew White Owl
Arthur Old Mouse
Miles Horn
Albert Little Owl
Henry Yellow Bear
William Winans
Charles Yellow Bear
Charles Beauchamp
John Two Crows
Thomas Hawk
Bryan Bad Gun
Victor Maka
Gisse Hokshina
John Greyhorn
Thomas White Wolf
Ella Eagle
Annie
Skie
Gale
Minot N. D
Mouse River Valley
A. Gaseman
I Minot
Joe Bassanella
McLean County
Washburn
Paul V. McCoy
Hot Springs
Ark
Mr. McCoy
Chicago
Tou
West
Behine
G.N. Railway
Uo Eee
Traill County
Pollock
Lee Combs
Valley City
Minneapolis Journal
Bro. Bagley
Towner Tribune
Bantry Advocate
Advocate
Bagsley
Souris
Johnson
Minnesota
C. A. Johnson
M. N. Johnson
Lansford
Ward
Sherwood
Mohall
Renville County
Kermit News
Sawyer Clipper
M. W. Hunt
Hunt
Roosevelt
Congress
Herman Midtlo
Donnybrook
Hanna and Gronna
Herman
Corple News
Tom Marshall
Tom
Dao Tucker
Fargo
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