No End Seen In The Gummer Trial
Fargo reports ongoing murder trial of William Gummer for the death of Marie Wick an 18 year old Grayla Minnesota girl. The defense called Fred Lawrence hotel witness. the state argues how the victim could have been killed and concealed at the Prescott hotel night of June 7. The prosecution aims to tie the 22 year old defendant to the crime as testimony concludes.
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Fargo
William Gummer
Marie Wick
Grayla
Minnesota
Fred Lawrence
Prescott
Injured When Train Is Wrecked Near Minot
W L Foster ex press man from Minot and G C Riggs mail clerk on a Minot to Bismarck run were hurt in a wreck caused by a broken rail. Foster suffered a rupture and was taken to a hospital in a serious condition after 300 cream cans fell on him. Riggs sustained minor injuries. Foster’s home is Augusta Wisconsin.
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Minot
W. L. Foster
Bismarck
G. C. Riggs
Drake
Foster
Augusta
Wis
Noted writer Lady Randolph Churchill dies in London
London reports the death of Lady Randolph Churchill. She had recent foot surgery leading to an amputation and never fully recovered. A daughter of Leonard Jerone and sister of Clare Jerone, she married Lord Randolph in 1874 and Winston Churchill of Chicago is a son from that marriage. Previously married to George Cornwallis-West, she was divorced in 1918 and was a talented writer with political influence.
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London
Randolph Churchill
Lady Churchill
Leonard Jerone
Clare Jerone
Lord Randolph
Winston Churchill
Chicago
George Cornwallis-West
Churchill
Fargo men charged in cigar theft ring case
Fargo June 29 Sam Elkins and M Frogman were arrested for receiving 1500 dollars worth of stolen cigars in transit from Chicago to Butte Montana. Detectives from Great Northern railroad arrested them. hearing set for July 2 as officials target a wider gang of thieves and violators.
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Fargo
Sam Elkins
M. Frogman
Chicago
Butte
Montana
Great Northern Railroad
Mrs Henry Chaplin Seeks Husband Forest Chaplin
Mrs Henry Chaplin of St Paul appealed to the United Press to help locate her husband Forest Chaplin a World War veteran last seen in Windsor North Carolina a year ago after mustering out of the army His father in Rovno Poland is seriously ill and anxious for news.
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United Press
St. Paul
Henry Chaplin
Forest Chaplin
Windsor
N. C
Rovno
Poland
Appointment of Chief Justice Taft Expected
Washington reports that William Howard Taft is expected to be named chief justice of the Supreme Court soon. President Harding reportedly decided on the appointment this week and may announce before leaving for a Jersey weekend vacation.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Supreme Court
Hardine
Jersey
Jack Johnson To Be Liberated From Federal Prison
Leavensworth Kansas June 29 federal prison authorities say Jack Johnson will be released on July 7 after paying a $1000 fine attached to his sentence to avoid an extra 30 days in prison. His wife will accompany him.
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Jack Johnson
Leavensworth
Kansas
United States Invited to White Slave Conference
Washington notes the United States has been invited by the League of Nations to attend the fourth White Slave conference in Geneva. The meeting aims to abolish White Slave traffic worldwide.
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Washington
United States
League of Nations
Geneva
Globe
Prohibition Reform Plan Aimed at Nationwide Flying Squadron
Washington June 29 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes says plans are under way to reorganize the Flying Squadron to cover the entire United States under his personal direction. He indicates a reorganization of prohibition enforcement and amendment efforts.
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Washington
Haynes
United States
Reformers Fail to Halt Dempsey Fight in Jersey City
International Reform Bureau failed to stop the Carpenter Dempsey bout planned for next Saturday in Jersey City. They sought an indictment against Tex Rickard and other promoters for staging prize fights in violation of state laws.
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Jersey City
International Reform Bureau
En Jury
Tex Rickard
Gowns Offer Dignified Yet Spirited Matron Dresses
The article describes afternoon gowns for matronly wearers with clever color and style, using georgette crepe de chine and figured foulards. It details decorative net over satin or taffeta, satin folds, and ribbons, with two main models featuring wide sashes, lace cuffs, and vestee details, suitable for a mother of the bride or groom.
Nonpartisan League owes funds tied to bank records
In Bismarck on June 29 the nonpartisan league institutional debt to Scan Amerik Bank stood at 181000 dollars as testimony in the J W Brinton perjury case revealed. Nels Brevit said the league used 430000 of state funds while redeposited in the Fargo bank from the Bank of North Dakota before the bank’s closure by William Langer. Brinton’s prior winter testimony triggered his arrest.
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Bismarck
Nonpartisan League
Scandinavian American Bank
J. W. Brinton
Nels Brevit
Fargo Bank
League
Fargo
Bank of North Dakota
Brevit
League Enterprise
William Langer
Brinton
Robbery of St. Leo's Poor Box Seen During Devotion
The poor box near the door of St. Leo's Catholic church was pilfered during the Forty Hour devotion. Rev. Father Schneider says the loot likely did not exceed $1.50.
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Binot
St. Leo’s Catholic Church
Father Schneider
Secretary Mellon Faces Hostile Senate on War Debt Bill
Secretary Mellon argued the debt handling bill before the Senate Finance Committee amid strong opposition from Representatives and Senators. They warned the measure could not pass in its current form and objected to the treasury's broad power to exchange foreign bonds.
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Washington
Daily Market Report for Minneapolis and South St. Paul
Market summary from Minneapolis and South St. Paul on June 28 29 shows commodity prices for grains and livestock. Grains list weights and prices for No 1 dark northern and other grain types while stockyard receipts include cattle hogs sheep and cars. prices cover beef steers cows veal calves stockers hog ranges lambs ewes wethers yearlings and bucks.
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Minneapolis
South St. Paul
Union Stock Yards
Arrested for White Slavery in the Northwest Ring
J R Remlinger and Raymond Remlinger of St Paul and Minneapolis were arrested in Bismarck and brought to Fargo on a White Slave Act case. They traveled with Miss Lumen of Minneapolis and Modesto Forthe of Chicago, registered as a couple at a Fargo hotel, believed to plan jewelry and automobile robberies. Hearing held, bound over to district court on $1,000 bonds not furnished, remaining in county jail.
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Fargo
J.R. Remlinger
Raymond Remlinger
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Bismarck
Miss Lumen
Modesto Forthe
Chicago
Winona
Minnesota
Jamestown
U. S
Northwest
Hotels filled with fight fans ahead of Dempsey Carpentier bout
New York reports flood of visitors as hotels bill rooms to capacity. Fans arrive from far and near by train and air with many Canadian travelers expected to back Carpentier. Hotels display standing room signs and reserve hundreds of rooms for the event on Saturday.
Protection Planned for Big Fight in Jersey City
Jersey City officials say 1600 police and fire personnel will handle the crowd at the arena. Four hundred policemen and 300 firemen will be inside. 875 detectives will monitor the day. Promoter Tex Rickard offers to cover all costs up to 25 000 dollars for counterfeit ticket prosecutions.
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Jersey City
N. J
Hauge
Tex Rickard
Garvin to Explain Carpentier Dempsey Fight to Grand Jury
Jersey City on June 29. Prosecutor Garvin will lay before Hudson county grand jury the reasons the principals in the Carpentier Dempsey fight are guilty of violating New Jersey prize fight laws. He said the men did not intend to break the laws but staged the big bout here Saturday.
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Grand Jury
Jersey City
N. J
Garvin
Hudson County
New Jersey
Grand
Jersey City Ready for Major Fight Event
Jersey City prepares to host a major boxing event on Saturday with 90 000 fans expected. Officials report plans in place though the main arena is not yet finished, with Mayor Ha stating the arena will open to fans on race day.
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Jersey City
Tex Richard
Frank Ha
Storm Near Rio Grande Coast Prompts Padre Island Evacuation
Houston reports a tropical storm approaching the south coast with a falling barometer. Weather officials expect the storm to strike near the Rio Grande river. Padre Islands residents are ordered to evacuate due to prior submersion fears from last week's storm.
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Houston
Texas
Weather Bureau
Rio Grande River
Padre Islands
Knox Porter peace resolution presented in Senate
The Knox Porter peace resolution to end the war with Germany was presented to the Senate by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts who heads the Foreign Relations Committee. The measure seeks to bring about a peace arrangement with Germany and is introduced in Congress.
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Congress
Washington
Knox Porter
Germany
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
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