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He swore he was innocent of murder. A note in his pocket admitted his guilt

A dead body was found in a North Dakota mine, identified as August "Gust" Stark, with signs of murder including a bullet and a facial gash.
James and Ira Jenkins, owners of the mine, turned on each other after James confessed that he had killed Stark.
Ira Jenkins was found guilty of murder after a jury deliberated for seven hours and was sentenced to die by hanging on September 14, 1900.
A petition was circulated to commute Jenkins' sentence but was denied by Governor Frederick Fancher.

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He swore he was innocent of murder. A note in his pocket admitted his guilt

August Stark’s body was discovered, frozen, in a coal mine in March 1900. A father and son were charged with his murder.

9 hours ago·Fargo, United States

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Inforum broke the news in Fargo, United States 9 hours ago on Monday, July 14, 2025.

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