Grand Meadow Farmers Back Dan Patch Line Stock Drive
In Grand Meadow Minnesota on December 13 eleven thousand dollars in stock for the Dan Patch Air line was subscribed at a meeting of farmers and businessmen. Directors praised the towns inclusion on the proposed main line and urged along residents to invest further. The quick $11,000 uptake showed strong local support for the eastern Minnesota railroad project and Grand Meadow's strategic position along the route.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Dan Patch
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Minnesota
Pan McCann
Grand
Nees
Grand Mea
Neidow
Fargo Police Nab Two Safe Blowers
Fargo police arrest two men in Cooperstown suspects of recent safe blowing crimes. One carried over $300, the other about $60 and a diamond ring bill of sale. Investigators believe they were released from prison recently and planned further robberies in Minnesota or Iowa. They wore weapons and carried safe blowing gear. post office inspector Neill and Sheriff Hanson pursue further leads.
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Balboa
Steele County
J. L. Roberts
Frank L. Graham
J. W. Bell
L. Silverman
Kansas City
Neill
St. Paul
Hanson
Cooperstown
Iowa
Minnesota
Blabon
Hannaford
Dan Patch line boosts Minnesota rail growth and town links
Cann. High Forest plans to invest several thousand dollars in stock to extend the road into Grand Meadow, enabling mutual benefits. Across Minnesota the Dan Patch district sees widespread enthusiasm as new travel facilities open and competing rail routes promise better service and rates.
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Cann
High Forest
Grand Meadow
Minnesota
Holiday travel expected heavy this Christmas season
Holiday travel will be heavy this year with inquiries at ticket offices. No special rates will be granted in Minnesota or other states where standard fare is two cents a mile. North Dakota faces higher rates at two and a half cents, with no holiday discounts. South Dakota is the only territory offering a special rate of three cents. The St. Paul road reports a fare of one and a third, matching the season’s markup.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
St. Paul Road
Tickets On Sale And Return Limits Announced
Tickets go on sale December 21 24 25 38 31 and January 3 with a return deadline of January 4. This notice outlines sale dates and the limit on return travel.
Church Fire Sparks Panic in Wessington Springs
In Wessington Springs Minnesota on December 13 the Congregational Church caught fire from the gasoline lighting plant. A rush for the doors occurred but was checked. A ceiling hole formed yet was put out before major damage. had gasoline not been shut off early, lives could have been endangered.
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Wessington Springs
Minn
Congregational Church
Tree Falls on Man Near Hot Springs S D
Ernest Knox, 23, of Hyannis Nebraska, was killed when a tree toppled at a Stan ton's sawmill area between Hot Springs and Custer. He stood watching as two men felled the tree and was crushed, suffering a broken neck and skull fracture. He had moved to the Hills about two months ago.
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Hot Springs
Stanton
Here
Custer
S. D
Ernest Knox
Knox
Hyanis, Neb
Reward for Lost Train Wallet Found in Palmyra
A purse containing $5000 in currency and notes was lost on a train traveling between Kansas City and St. Louis. Jim Davis, a Black man, found the wallet at Palmyra and returned it with all contents intact. A reward has been sent to the finder.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Jim Davis
Palmyra
County commissioners study ditch projects in Freeborn
Albert Lea Minn Dec 13 Commissioners meet to consider petition to connect with ditch No 16 now under construction They plan to open bids in January for ditch 16 and discuss another plan to build a ditch and straighten Bancroft creek seen as a major improvement for the area
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Albert Lea
Minn
Freeborn County
Bancroft Creek
Northwest in brief Brainerd post office robbery report
NORTHWEST IN BRIEF BRAINERD Minnesota the Hubert post office twelve miles north of Brainerd was robbed of 30 to 50 dollars in stamps. The store stock in Tony Bohlkes store was ransacked and a small amount of change taken. No safe was opened. Glencoe Minnesota new Woodman Odd Fellows hall dedicated over 500 attended cost five thousand dollars. Fergus Falls Minnesota stolen Rothsay bank team found at Kent with three men who flagged the Great Northern train next morning. conductor may identify them. Miles City Montana Coroner Grey.
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Brainerd
Minn
Hubert
Tony Bohlke
Glencoe
Woodman-Odd Fellows
Fergus Falls
Rothsay
Kent
Great Northern
Miles City
Mont
Coronor Grey
Desperate Farmer Shoots Self Over Love in Jefferson
In Jefferson Iowa on December 13 D H Breese a 47 year old wealthy farmer killed himself after firing a bullet into his brain in front of witnesses. A note on his body said if he could not marry the woman he loved he did not care to live.
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Jefferson, Ia
D. H. Breese
Bowen Repaid $5,000 in Waterloo Real Estate Deal
W A Bowen, a Waterloo real estate dealer, returned five thousand dollars in a financial matter reported from Waterloo Iowa dated December 13. The event is described as a repayment connected to a local property transaction.
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Waterloo
W. A. Bowen
Death inquiry leads to Powderville investigation
A ranch hand Peter Earnest died by apparent self harm at William Houston's ranch prompting authorities to dispatch an inquiry to Powderville seventy miles distant. In Pierre South Dakota Rev. R E Johnston reports a revived law enforcement league organized by local businessmen. Also in Pierre the state branch commission will meet December 2 to clear up business. Miles City Montana W R Jordan applies for a Home National Bank charter stock $100000, marking the town's fourth bank.
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Powderville
Peter Earnest
William Houston
Pierre
S. D
State Branch Commission
Secretary of State
Miles City
Mont
W. R. Jordan
Home National Bank
Capital Stock
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