Fire devastates Fargo Argus office and bindery
A morning blaze at 4 o clock destroyed the Argus office and Nugent Brown bindery in Fargo. Losses reach 30 000 on the pressside and 50 000 for the bindery with no insurance. A E Webb loses his complete outfit, 1 500 loss. Origin of the fire undetermined as the Angus plans reopening in new quarters tomorrow.
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Fargo
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Argus
Nugent & Brown
A. E. Webb
Northwestern Farmer
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Buffalo
North Buffalo
Gilbert Starch Works
Thompson Street
Dearborn Street
Labolette Captures Suspected Hoodwinker Near Toledo Town
Special to the Revusttian reports W T LaFolette left Plankinton for Wisconsin and returned with a fugitive from justice Lewin Wood wanted for mortgaging and dispossessing chattel property. LaFolette located Wood weeks earlier and secured papers for extradition. Wood’s actions caused local losses around 600 dollars.
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W.T. Labolette
Wisconsin
Aurora County
Lewin Wood
LaFolette
Toledo
Wood
Security Bank of
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Northwestern extension planned from Columbia to LaMoure
Chicago and Northwestern officials returned from Columbia on a special train after days surveying fifty miles north. The extension to LaMoure is likely and could start soon, potentially causing the Aberdeen Pierre and LaMoure railway company to halt its own plans.
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LaMoure
Apetonn
Dak
Chicago & Northwestern
Aberdeen, Pierre & LaMoure Railway Company
Home Missionary Board builds Dakota work plans
The Congregational Home Missionary Society met in Huron with Superintendent Sheldon. Rev. H D Wiard was chosen to replace Sheldon. Rev Robins takes a board seat. A projected yearly mission cost of about 30000 is cited. Also, Mrs N T Smith was elected president of the Woman’s Relief Corps. a reception was held.
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Scotland
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Private Bank Fails in North Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS March 26 The Bank of North Minneapolis closed this morning a private institution. One partner allegedly lost 210000 in wheat speculation and took funds without partners knowledge. Depositors about 200 mostly workers faced possible fifty cent on the dollar recovery, as they besieged the bank needing police to maintain order.
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Minneapolis
Bank of North Minneapolis
Brutal Murderer Hanged in County Jail Yard
Frank Mul kowski a Polish immigrant convicted of murdering Mrs. Agnes Kledzch in her cottage on August 22 1585 was hanged in the county jail yard at 12 18 this afternoon. He killed to obtain a small sum of money left by the husband. He had been in the country a short time.
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CiucaGo
Frank Mulkowski
Agnes Kledzch
Kledzch
Secretary Manning’s Condition Remains Unchanged
A son reported at eleven this morning that Secretary Manning’s health was practically unchanged as physicians noted he had passed through a critical stage but showed no unfavorable signs. Dr Hamilton confirmed the morning reading of his condition. The probate notice lists J B Raymond estate appraisement assets 120 559 57 with 78 000 real estate liabilities 136 532 79 and 10 597 93 encumbrance on real estate. Real estate consisted mainly of bonanza farms.
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Washington
Manning
Associated Press
Hamilton
J.B. Raymond
The Chicken Business Burden and Benefit
The article argues poultry farming can be profitable with proper know how and enjoyment rather than greed. It warns that incubators tempt away from work, stressing discipline, steady effort, and personal growth over quick riches.
Why He Keeps His Letters in Bung Town
A quirky 1886 note from Bung town New Hampshire recounts Bill Tages being named postmaster days after a letter from President Cleveland. The humorous missive recalls a past owed favor and hints at political influence in appointing postal officials.
New York Police Recruitment Under Civil Service Rules
An 1890s style feature outlines how New York City police entrants must meet height and weight standards, pass running tests, and show moral character. It notes gymnasium training, boxing and wrestling drills, salaries starting at 1000 dollars with pensions and widow benefits, and whispers of cronyism aiding favored applicants despite strict civil service rules.
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New York
London Fleet Street
Saturn
Disease Among Mules Spreads to Farm Laborers in Michoacan
A skin disease affecting iron mules on a Michoacan farm spread to farm laborers. Fifteen workers became very sick. Spain faces a dire budget with a 22 million peseta deficit and contemplates another loan.
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Mex
Spain
Parlor Tales and Old War Stories From The Era
A collage of anecdotes from soldiers homes and southern life including a Milwaukee veterans visit, a Florida tale of tailless cattle blamed on alligators, a Harvard professor joke, a tale of Colonel Porterfield and Antoinette, ham theft trials, and light political and social sketches.
I Wish I Were You Star Says Distance Split
A playful exchange unfolds with a speaker wishing to be the other as a partner jokes about distance. The response notes the other is 41 760 971 miles away, delivered in brisk Bostonese tones. The scene ends with the first speaker fading away like mist.
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New Haven Union
The Daily Republican Publication Rates and Circulation
The notice lists subscription terms for one year six months three months one month and one week by mail or city delivery with postage paid. Single copies cost five cents, and advertising rates are available on request.
Weekly Capital circulation and rates text likely from Dakota publication
The notice proclaims the Weekly Capital newspaper with over 2200 readers among Dakota settlers. It lists subscription rates for one year and six months, offers sample copies, and states advertising rates are available on request.
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Dakota
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