Lynching at Steele North Carolina Sends Prisoner to Stock Yards
A mob of about fifteen to twenty men overpowered Sheriff Filbin at Steele and hanged George W. Baker from a cross arm at the stock yards after seizing him from the jail. Baker had killed his wife and her father in Dawson and fled from California. No arrests have been reported and investigators withhold details on possible prosecutions.
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Filbin
Steele
N. C
George W. Baker
Baker
Dawson
California
Reverends Peterson Johansen to Attend Charlton Circuit Meeting
Rev. G P Peterson of Stampede North Dakota was a guest of Rev. A Johansen last week. Both ministers will attend the Williston circuit meeting held this week at Charlton North Dakota.
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G. P. Peterson
Stampede
N. D
A. Johansen
Peterson
Johansen
Williston
Charlaon
Boosters Ride West to Minneapolis Land Show
Monday train number 2 carries two extra coaches filled with boosters marching to the land show in Minneapolis this week. A band aboard special cars helps advertise the northwest to eastern visitors, promising a great event to lure settlers to the region.
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Points
Minneapolis
Northwest
Minnesota
Mrs J P Dahl Hosts Ladies at Busy Saturday Afternoon
Mrs J P Dahl entertained about twenty lady friends at her home last Saturday afternoon. The gathering involved fancy work and an elaborate luncheon. Mrs Dahl was assisted by her daughter Jessie and Mamie Wanka. All attendees reported a pleasant occasion.
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J. P. Dahl
Divide County Officials Named in Local Selection
Divide county announces its newly chosen officials led by Auditor W. E. Vadnais Treasurer Peter Rudser Sheriff Orlando Henderson Clerk of Court Olaf Braatelien States Attorney G. P. Hommes County Judge B. M. Pierce Register of Deeds J. G. Odden Supt of schools W. H. States Public Administrator C. A. Redlin Surveyor J. F. Morrison Coroner Truax Ottoson and Bakewell as Commissioners. Waren B. Cripe, away from the region some time, returned to his Goshen Indiana home last Friday.
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Divide
Divide County
W. E. Vadnais
Peter Rudser
Orlando Henderson
Olaf Braatelien
G. P. Hommes
B. M. Pierce
J. G. Odden
Register of Deeds
J. H. Phelps
W. H. States
C. A. Redlin
J. F. Morrison
Truax, Ottoson and Bakewell
Fred James
McKenzie County
Stanley D. Keltner
W. W. Keltner
Mt. Morris
Ill
Levi M. Bontrager
Goshen
Indiana
Rich iron ore near Elmo belies a Mesaba-like quality
A rich iron ore body near Elmo on the Soo line east of Devils Lake, discovered by John Murphy, shows 40 percent iron in analyses from the state agricultural college. Prospective land options are held by Murphy and partners, with a company forming to mine. The belt is thought to run about 10 miles from the Sheyenne river to the Canadian border.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Mesaba Range
Minnesota
Elmo
John Murphy
Murphy
State Agricultural College
Sheyenne River
Canadian
McKenzie County Returns Rally for Republican Ticket
The county vote shows strong Republican support with President Wilson 348, Taft 263, Roosevelt 194. Norton 438 for Congress. Hanna 426 for Governor. Overson 425 for State Senator. Norheim 525 for State Representative. Ellickson 461 for Sheriff. and Bruce for Supreme Judge winning big in the county. Several targeted offices faced no opposition and were elected by wide margins. Charley Bratten is noted for a strong precinct performance.
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Mckenzie County
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Congress
Norton
Halvorson
LeSueur
Hanna
Hellstrom
Bowen
Sweet
Overson
Hanson
Knight
Norheim
Owens
Syder
Gunderson
Steneh
Shirk
John J
Martin R. W. Foreman
C. T. Bratten
Constable
Charley Bratten
Bruce
Supreme Judge
North Dakota Educational Commission Meets in Valley City
The North Dakota Educational Commission meets in Valley City this week to study state educational systems. Members include Dr. Frank McVey, John H Worst, Geo A McFarland, E J Taylor, A L Burdick, J H Hanley, and Geo T Webb, with aims to report recommendations for unified education across secondary and higher institutions.
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North Dakota Educational Commission
Valley City
Frank McVey
University
John H. Worst
Agr. College
Geo. A. McFarland
Valley City Normal
E. J. Taylor
Dept. of Public Instruction
A. L. Burdick
J. H. Hanley
House of Representatives
Geo. T. Webb
Great Northern To Extend Wildrose Branch To Plentywood
A Great Northern official says the Crosby extension will not be built. The company plans to extend the Wildrose line into Plentywood Montana, through Cottonwood Lake, with favorable conditions reported for next summer. A separate incident notes a man died of a heart failure sitting in a Park Row cinema doorway for thirty minutes before an ambulance arrived.
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Ambrose
G. N
Great Northern
Crosby
Wildrose
Plentywood
Montana
Gray
St. Paul
Cotonwod Lake
Moving Picture Theatre
Parkrow
New York
Burns Agency Brings Suit Over Election Fraud Claims
William J. Burns National Detective Agency sues P D Norton secretary of state H N Tucker chairman of the insurgent republican central committee J A Buchanan insurgent candidate for governor and others over election returns in Morton Stark Hettinger and Billings counties with focus on Hanna and Simpson. Amount sought is $429.93. Agency began after the primaries and searched for alleged fraud on the slope.
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Jamestown
N. D
William J. Burns
Judge Cowan Defeated by Buttz in District Race
Devils Lake November 7 Judge John F Cowan longtime district judge loses to Judge Co W Buttz in the district race Buttz carries Ramsey County and the district with a 1200 to 1500 vote majority The piece notes advertising as a lost day in business and its impact on store building and work.
Wayland editor J A Way ends life with suicide note
J A Way, 58, founder and owner of the Appeal to Reason in Girard Kansas, shot himself at home. A note found in a book read The struggle under the competitive system isn't worth the effort. Friends cite his wife's death in an auto crash a year ago and his recent melancholy. He was to appear in Fort Scott federal court today over charges against editors of the weekly for defamatory mail matter about Leavenworth officials.
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Girard, Kas
J. A. Way
Appeal To Reason
Socialist Weekly
Wayland
Fort Scott
Kas
Leavenworth
Permanent bridge planned at Mondak billion expansion contemplated
Speculation swirls over a Mondak GN bridge with a War Department backed plan to make the crossing permanent. Officials say the span will be heavier and the draw widened from 250 to 800 feet, signaling a major boost for Williston and surrounding territory. Also noted is a 24,000 mile world auto tour by Mrs. W A Hall and son M A Hall arriving in San Francisco from the Orient.
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Mondak
War Department
Williston
Mra. W
Letter from C. J. Howard Advocates Old Oak Area
A former city resident in Oregon writes from Portland praising Old Oak land prospects while warning newcomers away. He notes land prices from 75 to 100 dollars per acre for stump land, requiring fifty years to clear 160 acres at about 160 dollars per acre.
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C. J. Howard
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Thanksgiving Services At St Paul Lutheran Church
Special thanksgiving services will be held at St Paul Lutheran church west of Williston on Thanksgiving day. The ladies of the parish will serve supper. United Lutheran services next Sunday at 11 o'clock a m. Rev A Johansen, Pastor.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Williston
United Lutheran
A. Johansen
German singer Fraulein Hempel falls ill delaying American engagement
Fraulein Frieda Hempel, the renowned young German singer, has suddenly fallen ill and may cancel her American engagement. She was slated to sail on November 1.
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Fraulein Frieda Hempel
Uniform rate conference set with telephone firms
Grand Forks reports a state board of railway commissioners meeting to set December 1 for a conference with telephone company managers and owners to address uniform rates rules and service. A prior inquiry showed wide rate differences across the state and the gathering aims to remedy the condition. Local notices mention residents James and Bontrager family members and students traveling. a hospital operation is noted.
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Grand Forks
State Board of Railway Commissioners
North Dakota farmer finds livestock more profitable than bumper wheat
O A Schollander reports 220 hogs raised on 40 acres with 89 sold last week at 8.15 per cwt, yielding over 1700 dollars. Hogs finished on pasture and Gehu corn, with costs and rental valued, suggesting a net profit over 500 dollars for the first car. He also sold steers at 6.50 per cwt, grazed on pasture and finished on corn, showing livestock as a strong harvest option for corn varieties and labor.
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North Dakota
Better Farming Special Service Bureau
O. A. Schollander
The
Agricultural College
Hig
Schollander
Oppression Cited as Cause of Balkan Turmoil
A traveling group from Greska argued that Christian populations in European Turkey faced brutal oppression under Turkish rulers. They cited forced religious changes, executions, and abductions, claiming Greeks and Bulgarians suffered greatly and that Europe owes Greece for defending Christian civilization. The party leader offered to assist in policing cities if not needed in the army.
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Greska
Balkan
Turkey
Macedonia
Greece
Europe
Taft Wins Mountrail County in Republican Sweep
Mountrail County backed Taft 407 to 207 over Wilson while Hanna led 780 to 273. The entire Republican county ticket was elected except for the superintendent of schools with officers named as Auditor W. C. Gibb Treasurer N. G. Andersom Sheriff James Dolan Clerk of Court Q. M. Klein County Judge F. W. Made bert Rage Deeds P. L. Hovde Supt. Rosanna Duffy and House members D. C. Dosseth B. W. Taylor Magnus Sherven. Bonds for courthouse passed 884 to 770.
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Mountrail
Taft
Wilson
Hanna
W. C. Gibb
N. G. Andersom
James Dolan
Q. M. Klein
F. W. Madebert
P. L. Hovde
Rosanna Duffy
D. C. Dosseth
B. W. Taylor
Magnus Sherven
Court House
Buford Tribune Editor Probes Election Returns
Buford Tribune editor R. Mumby Sr reviewed election returns this week. Local authorities report Sunday trips into the country found roads in splendid condition.
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Ow. R. Mumby, Sr
Buford Tribune
Great Northern Barges Move Materials for McKenzie Line
The Great Northern barges built locally were launched last week and carried railway construction material for the new line in McKenzie county. The initial voyage carried ties and rails, and several more trips have followed with additional material.
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Great Northern
McKenzie County
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Waren B. Cripe
Goshe
Ind
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Say Road
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