Today in History revisits the June 7, 1918 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story on Geo. C. Dickson, a respected former Grand Forks businessman, died in a tragic car accident in California. While driving with his wife, their car mysteriously overturned. He was pinned and died within 30 minutes; Mrs. Dickson was trapped for two hours but survived with minor injuries. The vehicle was nearly undamaged and driven to San Diego the next day. Dickson, originally from Ireland, was known for his honorable dealings and community involvement. His sudden death shocked many friends in North Dakota and California, where he had moved six years earlier.

George B. Winship Writes Details of Accident; Mrs. Dickson Will Recover.

Geo. C. Dickson, a former Grand Forks man, who was fatally i

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