Woman killed by Milwaukee engine at Mitch ell depot
Miss Goldie Safford 18, a Dakota Wesleyan University student, was killed Friday at the Mitch ell Milwaukee depot when an engine backing from the east struck her as she crossed the tracks to say goodbye to a friend. Eyewitnesses and companions watched in horror as the body was pulled from beneath the wheels. The accident raises safety concerns at the crowded depot and questions about engine speed and platform space.
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Mitchell
Milwaukee
Goldie Safford
Miss Safford
Dakota Wesleyan University
Lottie Steninger
George Minty
Mr. Minty
Minty
J. W. Broadbent & Co
Safford
Milbank
Weir
A. Scott
R. F. Dundas
Mandy
John Feeley
Milwaukee Railroad
Inquest Hears Details of Miss Safford Death
Jurors view Miss Goldie Safford’s death at Milwaukee yards after a switch engine struck her. Eyewitness George Minty and yardmaster John Feeley testify about engine speed and near depots. Verdict finds death caused by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul engine and faults the railway company for negligence.
Local Pharmacist Retires to West Dakota Land Claim
John Bately, longtime pharmacist at J It. Ferris' drug store, retires and heads west of Chamberlain to settle on a land claim near Murdo. W Moore of Dexter, Iowa replaces him at the drug store as the new fill in.
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John Bately
J It. Ferris
Chamberlain
Murdo
Memorial services held for Miss Goldie Safford at Dakota University
Impressive memorial services were held for Miss Goldie Safford at Dakota University chapel with President Nicholson in charge. Faculty and student body attended. Pallbearers included Ralph C. Noble and William C. Rempfer. The body traveled to Milbank for interment as state officials assisted. Funeral plans noted for Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Goldie Safford
Dakota University
Nicholson
HS. Wilkinson
J. L. Seaton
Ogin
Florence Nicholson
Safford
Milwaukee Depot
Philomathian Society
Ralph C. Noble
William C. Rempfer
LeRoy Morris
C. E. Evans
Roland Davis
Hugh Miller
Milbank
Sanborn Street
Ramer
Prof. Gilliland
Miss Robinson
Miss Breckenridge
District Leader Delights audiences with Howard Barrison
The Gate presented The District Leader with Jos Howard and Mabel Barrison to an almost full house. The crowd’s enthusiastic reception justified the advance praise and promises given beforehand.
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Jos Howard
Mabel Barrison
Cutting affray ends with stabbing after craps dispute
A Sunday night altercation at Dowdy's parlors over an 81.10 craps pot led to George Davis stabbing Jim Russell after accuser Jim Russell accused him of cheating. Davis fled south by rail but was captured near the Milwaukee water tank and jailed. Russell was taken home for treatment.
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Dowdy
Circuit Court
Jim Russell
George Davis
Davis
Russell
Ste
Tremaine and
Pattison
Milwaukee
Ethan
Alex. Russell
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Dieh! & Brown Drugs
Schaffer
J. McArthur
Aberdeen
Geo, Holleran
Mitchell Branch
Weaver’s Squares
Bidwell Land & Gan CO
Joel
Milwaukee Engine Ground
Oner
Freman
Goldie Safford Accompan
Dakota Wesleyan
Mr. Howard
Miss Barrison
Howard
Miss Barrison Cap
Dr.prices
Dr. Price
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