Tragedy at Lake Byron as Nelson Kills and Shoots Then Ends Life
A Dakota farmer Simon Nelson shot and killed Mrs Shaw, her son Corwin, and sister Alice Lyman near Huron, and wounded George A Nelson over a free claim dispute before killing himself. The incident, late June 6 in Lake Byron, drew crowds and prompted funeral services for the victims.
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Abuses of Land Laws in Mandan Area Investigated
In 1864 George Norton proved up 120 acres near Mandan with improvements and residence. Special Agent Ert erly reports Norton's links to Allas W Clark and Granberry, multiple transfers, and that Norton contracted to sell before proof. Local hearing set within 60 days. Bismarck Loan & Trust among interested parties.
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Allas W. Clark
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P. M. Granberry
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Bismarck Loan & Trust Company
Clark
William Falconer
Chicago Wheat Blockade and Indian Hostilities Reported
The Inter Ocean notes Chicago elevators nearly inaccessible to grain with rising prices and large storage capacity. Threats across the border as Apaches attack near Tampova gulch, killing Mike Grace brother of New York Mayor Grace. Labor unrest spreads with carpenters in St Paul and Chicago, nine hour work, and strikes.
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Curenco
Bismarck Gun Club Shoot Declares Tyler Triumph 17 16
The weekly Bismarck Gun club shoot drew a large crowd with a $254 side bet match between A. Tyler of the city and W. C. Newburn visiting here. Tyler won 17 to 16 in a close contest as bets favored him and spectators applauded the dramatic finish.
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Railroad Commissioners Conclude Northwest Deliberations
The railroad commissioners from Minnesota Dakota Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska met at the capital for two days of talks. They endorse liberal interpretation of the fourth section of the Interstate Commerce Act under substantially similar circumstances and request an official ruling from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The convention also backs uniform freight classification and urges safety upgrades on cars including automatic couplers and power brakes. They oppose unnecessary Sunday trains and plan next meetings, with the executive committee empowered to convene before Congress.
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Cremation debate at American Medical association meeting
At Central Music Hall Dr Keller of Arkansas chaired the cremation committee. The report says future burials will worsen as cities grow and urges laws placing bodies of contagious deaths under health authority care with rapid decomposition by chemical agents such as chloride of lime. News items from multiple cities follow on conventions, indictments, races, and political caucuses.
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