Meske trial in case of Evan Jones murder near Hankinson
The Meske murder trial resumes Tuesday with many sensational developments. Prosecutor Forbes leads the case for the state against Meske, who is charged with the killing of Evan Jones while serving papers and seizing property. Judge Cooley of Grand Forks presides as a panel panel of 12 jurors including For ness Seurer Kite Olso Chezier Achter and others will decide the defendant's fate.
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Purell
Forbes
Cooley
Grand Forks
Meske
Evan Jones
Hankinson Jones
Heley
County Judge Adds Divorce Proof To Marriage Licenses
The last legislature required counties to demand certified copies of divorce decrees with marriage license applications. Applicants must satisfy existing medical and other requirements, and affidavits must disclose prior divorces. The county judge will reject licenses unless these conditions are met and affidavits filed.
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Tophy Cian
George van Arnam
Opinion on Bone Dry Law in North Dakota
A 1925 letter clarifies that private individuals cannot bring liquor into North Dakota. It states liquor cannot be transported by person or in any container regardless of method. Only shipments to registered entities for medical, medicinal, or sacramental purposes are permitted.
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North Dakota
N.D
Forbes
Celebration at Island Park Fourth of July Festivities
Island Park hosted a day of wind and dust but strong crowds enjoyed the Fourth. Captain Thomsen and local guards led a parade from the Armory with Wahpeton Band and reserves, followed by a ball game where Breckenridge Home Guards defeated Wahpeton 13 to 3. An address by Jos Forbes capped the afternoon, and dancing closed the evening with a platform set for the youth’s hour.
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Island
Bes Hough
Thomsen
Polie Powrie
Ulsaker
Wahpeton
Breckenridge Home Guards
Wal
Walend
Forbes
New Laws Update on Registers of Deeds Procedures
New statutes effective July 1 add two changes for the register of deeds office. One requires post office addresses on mortgage and assignment records and specifies how to record mortgage details and dates. The other enforces payment of inheritance tax before recording satisfaction or assignments by foreign executors or administrators, with a certified tax payment statement or equivalent proof to be filed for inspection.
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Register of Deeds Office
Assigi Senate
North Dakota
Sermon by Rev William Edwards at Breckenridge Church
Reverend William Edwards of Wahy ton will preach at Breckenridge Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Edwards, known in Breckenridge and Wahy ton, will discuss early history and present a talk titled The Beautiful.
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Youd
William Edwards
Edwards
Breckenridge
Wahyton
McMichael wagon collides with post near Hodel Tinshop
One of McMichael's delivery wagons driven by Chas. Dahlgren hit a telephone post in front of the Hodel Tinshop last week, causing minor damage to the wagon.
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McMichael
Chas. Dahlgren
Hodel
Future war plans and home front concerns outlined
The article quotes Cochran of the Day Book forecasting 1919 issues. He argues the U S cannot deploy large forces abroad due to ship shortages and logistics. He favors supplying aviation and mechanized units from the home front, while warning about high living costs, coal shortages, and political maneuvering as the 1920 campaign nears.
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Chicago
Cochran
France
United States
Congress
Hoover
Thaker
Dan
Rooseviet
Harding
20 000 Leagues Under the Seas Inspires Movie Dream
A fragment reads like a 1910s era film note praising Jules Verne’s Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and its imagined submarine epic. It mentions Captain Nemo and a forthcoming moving picture adaptation, with references to technology and awe at the underwater journey.
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Jules Verne
Nema
Ion
Wil Fanoon
Estee
Walipeton
Foss M E Church Service Schedule and Events
The Foss M E Church West So Da section lists services including Sunday school at 9 49 and preaching at 11 00. An Epworth League and Scout activities are noted with a 4 00 P M drive in Wahpeton event and an evening service at Rev B L Hobbs and wife. Next Sunday's services led by Hobbs are announced.
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M. E
West Soda
Senoor
Epworth
Hobbs
Wahpeton
Jek
Ladies of the Red Cross Society Work Room Request
The Ladies of the Red Cross Society are busy with work and need volunteers in the basement work room. They ask for your presence and donations to buy materials to aid soldiers and provide care during accidents or need.
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Ed Cross
Willie
Day from Chicago Seeker Returns After Music Study
A traveler from Chicago returns after three months of studying music, detailing new skills and experiences gained during the period. She pursued lessons and performances, expanding her repertoire and Erie area connections.
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Day
Chicago
Baer Addresses Audience In Fargo After Campaign Speech
John M. Baer the Non-Partisan League candidate for Congress spoke before about a hundred in Fargo on Friday. He attacked trusts and railroads, pledged to end wasteful “muditeanan” and food hogs, and outlined reform plans including federal aid for grain handling in the Red River valley while praising his cartoonist ally for sharp political portrayal.
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John M. Baer
League
Congress
Spe Anic
Jyke
Baer
IW. W
Menty
Com
Beach
Congres
Fargo Courier-News
Tesider
Sani
Draft Board Organized to Towne Short PO
Fragmented OCR notes describe a draft board formation with unclear names and actions. It mentions authority shifts, instructions, and the potential to grant or deny exemptions, with reference to a district and procedural power. The garbled text implies organizational steps and oversight changes but lacks clear dates or participants.
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Ieee
Services Dropped at Jient Tuth
Local notice indicates suspension of services at Jient Tuth with no immediate restoration date. Authorities have not provided reasons or impact details beyond the halt of operations. Residents are advised to seek alternative arrangements and monitor official updates for further instructions.
Race Riots Strike East St. Louis Amidst Unrest
A riot in East St. Louis resulted in twenty or more injuries and extensive property destruction. Troops were deployed, the governor met with local officials, and residents fled as authorities sought to restore order and protect citizens.
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East St. Louis
East. Louis
Eldred
Elias
Inelinet
Langer on Reform Maric’s Turbulent Minot Outlook
Ambitious reform drives by Langer on Reform Maric spark turmoil in Minot as he vows strict law enforcement. The speaker blasts state officials and ministers for lax enforcement and hints at accountability measures, naming risk to attorneys general and sheriffs if they resist.
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Maric
Minot
Bar
Ned Unto Zion
Notts Dakota
Tong Ais Pam
Gon H
Watkins
Mr. All
State House
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Messy OCR Fragment
Fragmented medical log lists names such as Mrs R Tyertal and Rudolph Machivnel with dates June and June 30. Includes many illegible entries and partial names like Miss Reuben Stolenow and Edith Matz.
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Mrs. R
Tyertal
Ankin
Ridolph Manhieal
Tialy
Hankinson Executive Returns From Duluth Elevator Meet
Win Sehuett of Hankinson returned before midweek from a trip to Duluth and attended an elevator directors meeting.
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Win, Sehuett of
Hankinson
Duluth
Elevators Diretors
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Island Park
Methodist Church
Deutsc
Hamburg
Foss M. E. Church
Draft Board
Langer
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