Murder on the Northern Express Near Mondak to Buford
A dead man identified as Marsh Thompson, about 25, 6 feet 3 inches, 200 pounds, was removed from G N Passenger No. 24 at Mondak and died en route to Grand Forks. Conductor and several passengers recall a second man who helped him. one other man had a Williston ticket and left at Buford. Sheriff Lampman and deputy Thomas Hammer pursue a possible drugged crime with a bruised head and cheek noted. brother James Thompson resides in Jamestown.
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G. N
G. M. Thomas
Mondak
Buford
Grand Forks
Williston
Marsh Thompson
Jamestown
James Thompson
Sheriff Lampman
Thomas Hammer
Verdict of Guilty in Murphy Case at Fargo
The jury in the Major Murphy forgery case returned a guilty verdict after more than 48 hours deliberation. Judge Lauder announced a motion for a new trial and set January 8 for argument at the next term. If overruled, sentencing and a possible stay of execution may follow.
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Murphy Ase
Fargo
Ead
Lauder
Pollock
Fargo Response After Guilty Verdict In Carlson Case
The Fargo Forum notes that few in Fargo were surprised by the jury verdict and had expected no agreement. Attorneys say the conviction seems unfounded given the evidence, and twelve jurors agreeing is surprising. The case now awaits appeal to the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Fargo
Fargo Forum
Demands over City Club Special Addition Debacle
Com mercial club members denounce a city special edition promised as a Ladies Home Journal style magazine with 56 pages. Only 16 pages appeared on cheap paper without a cover. Ads included, but advertisers refuse payment, and the club may not pay for a page rivaling agreed terms.
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Daily News
Ladies Home Journal
Great Northern
Candy Factory Planned for Williston by Chas Saykally
Williston will gain a candy factory as Attorney Stewart builds the plant for proprietor Chas Saykally who says Williston suits him and he intends to stay. The confectionery store will open with candy produced at the new factory.
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Williston
Stewart
Chas. Saykally
Saykally
Marriage Notices for Buford Couples Sealed by Judge Butler
Wedding bells highlight two ceremonies in this city. Marion Allen and Anna Baker of Buford wed Saturday in Judge Butler’s home. Nels Neseth and Martha Hendrickson of Tioga married Monday at the courthouse with Judge Butler officiating.
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Marion Allen
Anna Baker
Buford
Judge Butler
Nels Neseth
Martha Hendrickson
Tioga
Court House
Butler
McCumber pushes national grain inspection bill with loss figures
Senator McCumber cites Duluth and Superior elevator data showing growers lose thousands as grain is graded up and down. He seeks department aid to pass the national grain inspection and grading bill, arguing elevators deserve compensation only for cleaning and grading, not for misgrading grain.
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Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Department
National Grain Inspection and Grading
Duluth
Superior
Congress
Committees
Johanna Purchases Model Meat Market from McDevett
A. Johanna completed a deal to take ownership of the Model Meat Market, formerly co owned with J. McDevett. The shop opened last spring and has run prosperously. Johanna, now sole proprietor, plans to maintain the same courteous service praised by patrons.
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A. Johanna
J. McDevett
Johanna
Mr. McDevett
McDevett
Arm Breaks While Skating Student Learner Miss Hatfield
Miss Eric Hatfield fractured her wrist last Thursday while learning to skate. She attempted a glide on the ice, lost balance, and fell, breaking a bone in her wrist.
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Eric Hatfield
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