Decision Reversed
Some time ago, when N. D. Gagnier, a well known printer, sued the city of Fargo for damages sustained from a fall off his bicycle which struck some obstruction on the sidewalk, he was given a verdict of $300. The city appealed the case to the supreme court. It was contended that bicycle riders had no right on the sidewalks and if Gagnier had been riding his bicycle on the streets, where vehicles belonged, he would not have received the injuries alleged. The supreme court has reversed the decision of the lower court and ordered a new trial.
Bismarck Daily Tribune, 1-20-1902
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Fargo Forum: The quiet little village of Grandin and vicinity is greatly wrought up at present over chanrges reported as having been preferred by Mrs. George Sugg against one of the Flatt boys whom she claims is the father of her month old baby.
The records of the county show that George Sugg and Emma Cauthers were licensed to marry on April 18, and the ceremony was performed on April 24. About a month ago Mrs. Sugg gave birth to a fully developed child. Sugg disclaimed the parentage and it is claimed has since been making things exceedingly disagreeable for his wife.
A few days ago Mrs. Sugg created a profound sensation by going to the house of her grandfather, the elder Mr. Flatt and laying the month old child in the arms of her uncle, one of the Flatt boys, with the remark, "Here is your child, take care of it." Flatt indignantly denied being the father of the child, but Mrs. Sugg insisted, and positively refused to take the child home with her again.
Bismarck Daily Tribune, 1-25-1896
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Former Soldier Cuts Throat In Railroad Coach
Slips While Trying To Open Car
Window and Penknife
Inflicts Wound
Peter Jasperson, a returned soldier from Iowa, en route to the west on Northern Pacific train No. 8, jabbed himself in the throat with a pocket knife while the train was in Bismarck at 12:35 this afternoon and inflicted a superficial wound. Although the injured man believed the gash is not considered to be life threatening. He was taken to the St Alexius hospital where he is resting easily and may be able to continue his trip to the West next week.
The police authorities who investigated the matter claim that Jasperson, while attempting to raise a window in the car in which he was riding, had, in trying to {illeg.} slipped and the knife {illeg.} damage to the windpipe. The former soldier was traveling alone and believed to be bound for Tacoma or Seattle, Wash.
Jasperson was unable to give a history of himself or exactly how the wound was inflicted, because of his injury. He is about twenty years of age, well dressed, and carried an honorable discharge from the army in his pocket.
Bismarck Tribune, 1/3/1920
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AGE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH DAN CUPID
Mandan, N.D., Feb 6—"Never too old for love" said A.W. Massey, a prominent farmer this morning. He is 72 years old and was married yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Anna Keogh, aged 65 years.
Fargo Forum and Daily Republican, 2/6/1915
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Farm Hand Given Eight Year Sentence
Jamestown, N.D., Dec. 29—M. H. Heinhoel, who worked for several seasons near Streeter, convicted in district court of a statutory crime, was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. It was said that his attempt to get out of jail during his preliminary imprisonment operated against him.
Bismarck Tribune, 12-29-1921
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Killed Himself For Love
Disappointed in love and brooding over the affair in his lonely homestead cabin on the prairie, C.F.M. McKee of Towner called on the lady of his affection and in her presence placed a revolver to his temple and fired; death followed instantly. The young man was well known in the community. His mother, living in Towner, is heartbroken with grief.
Bismarck Daily Tribune, 1-21-1902
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