Dixon Killed in Spokane Aerial Crash
Oliver Cromwell Dixon the youngest licensed aviator died at 3:50 PM after his bi plane plunged from a 100 foot height at the Interstate fair grounds Spokane He had just completed a Rocky mountain flight and shouted Here I go The crash occurred in a North Pacific cut with a gust believed to have caused the loss of control His skull was fractured and he suffered multiple injuries before succumbing to brain concussion and hemorrhage Dixon’s body was sent to New York for burial and he had no local relatives.
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Spokane
Oliver Cromwell Dixon
Rocky Mountains
Helena
Dixon
Northern Pacific Railway
H. O. Miccall
Stanton Packing House
Scott
Curtiss
Northern Pacific
Aero Club of America
Nassau Boulevard
New Jersey
Columbus
Ohio
United States
New York
Kirkeby and Rofshol Form New Homestead Firm
Andrew Rofshol longtime Great Northern hotel night clerk resigns to enter mercantile trade in Homestead Montana with E F Kirkeby. The pair will establish Kirkeby and Rofshol with plans to open a local store in Homestead.
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Andrew Rofshol
Great Northern
Homestead
Mont
Rofshol
Andrew
Montana
E. F. Kirkeby
New Homestead
Kirkeby & Rofshol
Marriage of John L. Henderson and Rose Sunderhoff
John L. Henderson of Minot and Rose Sunderhoff of the city wed in a quiet Wednesday ceremony at the A. J. Bessie residence with Rev. Frank S. Hollett officiating. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple departed for Minot where they will reside. Mrs Henderson has been assistant clerk of court. Henderson is a Great Northern conductor.
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John L. Henderson
Minot
Rose Sunderhoff
A. J. Bessie
Frank S. Hollett
Henderson
Great Northern
Magic City
Catholic Ladies Plan Supper in Bruegger’s Building
The ladies of the Catholic church announce a supper at Bruegger's building on the corner of Main and Broadway. The event occurs Wednesday the 11th with serving beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets are priced at a moderate rate.
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Ladies of the Catholic Church
Bruegger
Main and
Broadway
Price
Minot abstract business changed hands this week
C K Von Neida of Minot has bought Williams County Abstract Co. taking over Monday. An experienced abstractor with ten years in the Magic City he joins a firm with a large clientage and strong reputation for accurate portraits and finishes. Orgon's Studio, 15.
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C.K. von Neida
Minot
Williams County Abstract Co
von Neida
Magic City
New Citizens of the Republic Hearings Grant Papers
Judge Fisk in district court granted citizenship papers to twenty nine of thirty two applicants. Prospective citizens needed five years of witnesses. U S Attorney K K Doe of Duluth represented the government. The Tioga list includes Bernhard Kamillo Frantz Gohrick.
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Bernhard Kamillo Frantz Gohrick
Tioga
Fisk
Bernhard K. F. Gedrick
Euphonius
U.S. Atty. K
Torger Hofenger
Gottlieb Smobersteg
G. J. Moeller
Trenton
Petrik Helland
Ray—Martin Johnson
Spring Brook
H. H. Bartels
Bonetraill
Torvald Johnson
Hofflund
Ole O
Yttredahl, Rudser
Anne Rudser
Alfalfa Feeding Debate and Practical Ration Tips
The article argues alfalfa alone is insufficient without grain, warns feeders overuse it, and cites Charles Rusk who feeds 18 pounds daily with no grain. It notes cost and efficiency of a grain-free ration and reports Pasenault winning Williams County Fair photography prizes.
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Charles Rusk
Rusk
McGregor Man Pleads Guilty to Gambling Resort
L. L. Cooper of McGregor pled guilty before Judge Fisk on Tuesday for operating a gambling resort. The judge fined fifty dollars with costs and offered fifteen days in the county jail as an alternative. Cooper paid the fine and returned to McGregor, his moral turnaround noted in court.
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L. L. Cooper
McGregor
Fisk
Cooper
Dixon's Death Sparks Regret Over Aviator’s Fall
The Spokane death of aviator Dixon after sensational flights at the local fair caused widespread sorrow. Spectators who followed his banked spirals and Rockies crossing flights expressed deep personal interest in his career, following Gov Norris and officials hailing him after record feats at Helena.
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Dixon
Spokane
Helena
Rocky Mountains
Gov. Norris
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern
Portland
Opening Gun Fires at Weil's Big One Day Sale
At nine this morning an explosion-like opening gun signaled the start of E H Weil's large sale. Prices are cut across the immense stock while extra clerks assist customers. Hoppe of Chicago oversees publicity keeping the event in full swing.
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E. H. Weil
Hoppe
Chicago
Boy Yeggs Rob the Nelson Store in Dark Break-In
Henry Ellis aged nineteen is jailed with three buckshot and a bullet wound and pleads third degree burglary. His sixteen year old companion Karman Keener is under sheriff custody with a guilty plea. They entered the McKay store at Nelson last Thursday evening in disguise, fought guards, and were captured after Ellis fired a rifle while fleeing. Both boys detailed prior burglaries and wanderings to States Attorney Braatelien.
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Henry Ellis
Karman Keener
Olson
Ellis
Keener
McKay
Nelson
Toronto
Can
McKenzie County
North Dakota
Montana
Canada
States
Braatelien
Portal
Keene
Nolan
G. N
Fisk
Hoodoo Dance Promises Relief at Rebeckas Hall
The Rebeccas plan their second dance of the year to dispel Friday the thirteenth hoodoo. The event will be held next week at the I.C. O. F. hall, with past success blamed for a positive outcome. D. W. Kelley of Plentywood, Montana, was in Williston on business Monday.
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Rebeccas
D. W. Kelley
Plentywood, Mont
Williston
Fritz Nearing Wins City Prize for Wheat Load
Fritz Nearing delivered a wheat load to the city yesterday and received top price. He reports a yield of ten to sixteen bushels per acre, below last year’s peak but respectable given the June and July drought.
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Prize Nearing
Gladys
Nearing
New Desk Chief Appointed at Great Northern Hotel
Frank Benesh has accepted the position of clerk at the Great Northern hotel replacing Andrew Rofshol who resigned. Benesh will manage the right turn in the future.
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Frank Benesh
Clark
Great Northern Hotel
Andrew Rofshol
Benesh
Road display at Exposition highlights wood road construction
North Dakota reporters note an exhibit of wood road construction by Burrell from the Office of Public Roads shown in the exposition basement. The display tours fairs nationwide, aims to show farmers how cheaply roads can be built under proper supervision, and includes illustrated lectures at 3 and 8 p.m with future dates to cover different pavements.
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Bismarck
N. D
Atkinson
Burrell
Office of Public Roads
Washington
Segitle
Omaha
Columbus
Milwaukee
Wis
Ohio
North Dakota
Chile
Guatemala
South America
Philippines
Exposition Theatre
City of
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Smith
NEW Montana Firm
Andrew Roshol
Gon
Thoga
Pasenault
Williams County
Pasonaults
Hammer
Boy Yeggs
Mckay Store
Fritz
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