Disastrous Fire Wipes Oakes North Dakota
A heavy wind and water supply fueled a major blaze in Oakes on Mall street, starting at Jessen's Mercantile and spreading to destroy nineTEEN businesses. Firemen and citizens fought for hours but only partially contained the flames. Losses estimated at least 11000 with insured value about a third. In Rolla North Dakota a separate blaze destroyed a roller mill owned by G C Harrison, causing about 15000 damage with 17000 insured after a lantern tipped over and flames spread to burlap.
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Oakes
N. D
Jessen
Mercantile Star
Mall Street
Jeogres
Nen
Rolla
N. D. Rolla
N.Y. Get
GC. Harrison
Grain Market Strains Wheaton Elevators Run Full
Wheaton Minnesota faces a grain clog as eight elevators with capacities from 15 000 to 10 000 bushels are all filled from damp grain to roof and no railroad cars can be secured to ship grain away amid ongoing shortages.
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Wheaton
Minn
Oet
Alphabet Road Deal in Deal Between St Paul Firm
Albert Jea Minn Oct 19 Manager 18 L Tobie of the Alphabet road states the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line will take full charge of the new road operation within days furnishing all equipment and support in the deal involving the Alphabet route owners.
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St. Paul Company
Albert J.ea
Minn
L. Tobie
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Clairvoyant vanishes with jewels in Beloit heist
A Beloit woman, Mrs. George Williams, reported $1,000 worth of diamonds stolen yesterday by a clairvoyant who asked to charm the gems. After a brief interaction the diamonds and the man vanished, leaving no trace.
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Buncoes
Beloit
Wis
George Williams
Train service Oct. 27 opening of Chamberlain Rapid City line
Rapid City S D Oct 19 Simday Oct 27 is the date set for the formal opening of the Milwaukee road new route across the state to Chicago. for the present but one train a day will be run each way to Chicago and St. Paul.
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Rapid City
S. D
Simday
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
St. Paul
Saved from suicide by prompt medical aid
Lana Davis of Yankton South Dakota attempted to take carbolic acid in the red light district on October 19 and, after a swift physician response, survived the overdose.
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Yankton
S. D
Lana Davis
Girl Shoots Herself in Belcourt Accident
Eight year old Mary Ann La Framboos of Belcourt North Dakota accidentally shot herself with her father's revolver and died two days later. A suspect named Ford and Wilson was arrested at Miles City Montana on suspicion of being the Belle Fourche check forger who forged a $250 draft.
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Belcourt
N. D
Mary Ann la Framboos
la Frambois
Miles City
Mont
Ford
Wilson
Belle Fourche
S. D
Treasurer in Trouble in Maple Grove School District
John Zywicki, treasurer of Joint School District No. 1 in Maple Grove, Shawano County, was arrested on a charge of embezzling school funds totaling $1,051. The incident was reported from Shawano on October 19.
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Shawano
Wis
John Zywicki
Maple Grove
Indians Get Money at Quiet Annuity Payment in Black River Falls
In Black River Falls Wisconsin on October 19 the annual annuity payments to Indians were completed amid a notably quiet and orderly process. The completion marks one of the most peaceful distribution days in the city.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Prairie fire devastates Wilkin County farms in Minnesota
A sweeping prairie fire in northeastern Wilkin County Minnesota threatens farms and the town of Lawnsdale. The blaze, started by a farm boy, destroyed buildings on Charles Pundscock’s property and ten large haystacks. No lives reported, but damage exceeds fifty thousand dollars as flames move southwest with light winds and tinder‑dry prairies.
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Barnesville
Minn
Wilkin County
Charles Pundscock
Law Valley
Wing Place
Lawnsdale
Minnesota Defeats Nebraska In First Big Football Contest
In Minneapolis on a calm day about seven thousand fans watched Minnesota edge Nebraska 8 to 5 in the season opener. Capron scored for Minnesota with two drop kicks and a first half touchdown, while Weller sparked Nebraska with a 50 yard run. Minnesota showed speed and grit, improving notably from previous form as the game wore on.
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Gophers
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Nebraska
Weller Naking
Capron
Ames
New County Mahomen Faces Quo Warranto Challenge
In St Paul a quo warranto suit seeks to dissolve Mahomen county, a new district carved from Norman county and approved last election. Protesters claim fraud, noting only about 1,100 residents on the petition versus the required 2,000 and many non residents signed, with Young offering his name to aid court action.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
Mahomen County
Norman County
Norman
Yay
Johnson
Young
Mr. Young
Mahnoomen County
Horn Resigns as Northern Pacific General Manager
Henry J. Horn resigns from the Northern Pacific with George T. Slade, son-in-law of J. J. Hill and former Great Northern general superintendent, named to succeed him. The change, to take effect in a day or two, follows likely reorganizations of eastern operations near Trout Creek, Mont. Horn, a popular, courteous, and capable executive, rose from the railroad’s ranks to the top three years ago.
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G. T. Slade
J. J. Hill
St. Paul
Henry J. Horn
Northern Pacific
George T. Slade
Great Northern
Howard Elliott
Trout Creek
Mont
Horn
Hiose
Farmers In Clover Pay Land With First Crop
Sank Rapids Minnesota October 22 A Benton county farmer, Matt Fleigle, received 448 dollars for 6812 bushels of clover seed grown on seven acres. The seed sold for eight dollars per bushel, marking the first crop that paid for the land bought years ago at five dollars per acre. The hay from the initial harvest covered the land cost.
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Sank Rapids
Miny
Benton County
Matt Fleigle
Hunters Shoot Two Fatal and Near Fatal Accidents
In the iron ranges two hunting accidents end in death or severe injury. John Filta a timberman at New York Steel mines in Biwabik is killed and August Skarritz of Ely is fatally wounded. Both incidents are attributed to others' carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
John Filta
New York Steel Company
Biwabik
August Skarritz
Ely
Not Even a Fig Leaf Crazy Man Found in Barn
An insane man about twenty years old was found stark naked in a barn in Grand Meadow Minnesota. He refused to dress until forced by an officer and appeared half starved with unshaven neglect. He claimed a Minneapolis visit and a home in Knox county Nebraska. He was taken to Austin.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Minneapolis
Knox County
Nebraska
Austin
Grain awaits railroad elevator near Arlington
Arlington South Dakota October 20 a 30 000 bushel grain elevator stands full on the open prairie ten miles north of the town at Badger waiting for a railroad. The line is expected to reach the site in about three weeks once the steel arrives, with several miles of track yet to be laid.
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Arlington
S. D
Badger
Landseekers Flock to Huron in Record Arrival
Huron reports over two thousand landseekers arriving in the past month. Many head west of the Missouri River seeking homes while others stay nearby or in the northern area. North-Western Line passenger traffic and freight are at record highs in this state region.
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Huron
Landseeker
Missouri River
Barn Fire Destroys Hans Hanson Farm in Tolma North Dakota
Fire, started by boys with firecrackers in the barn loft, razed a barn and granary on Hans Hanson’s Tolma farm. Loss estimated at $1,000. No injuries reported.
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Tolma
N. D
Hans Hanson
Two Tots Burned to Death in Iowa Bridge Camp
In Mitchell South Dakota on October 20 a three year old girl and a nineteen month old boy were burned to death at a camp northeast of the city, near the Iowa bridge.
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Mitchell
S. D
Iowa Bridge
Moorhead Fire Department Officers Named for Year
Moorhead Minn October 20 The head of the Moorhead fire department for the coming year will be N B Bemley assistant chief Peter Swan son secretary J B Erickson treasurer Ole Hilde named to post
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Moorhead
Minn
Wreck Work Too Well Injures Section Men In Fraud Plot
Detectives foil an extortion scheme by two Great Northern railroad section men near Davis South Dakota. The pair loosened a rail, derailed a handcar, then claimed damages. An investigator from Davis and railroad detectives obtained a confession. They face possible penitentiary terms.
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Great Northern Railroad Company
Davis
Turner County
Sioux Malls
Great Northern Company
Dayia
Siimon Railroad
260000 Acres Taken by Settlers in Rapid City Area
The Rapid City land office reports 260000 acres filed by settlers in the three months ending Sept 30. There were 1726 entries including 1201 original homestead entries covering 186920 acres, plus various desert land and public sale entries. Cash receipts totaled 62000 dollars, with most land east of Rapid City and along railroad lines.
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Federal Land Office
Rapid City
United States Land Office
G. P. Hennett
Town
Nebraska
Minnesota
Milwaukee and
North-Western
Bohemian Land Buyouts Spur Nebraska to South Dakota Move
Bohemian settlers plan to abandon their Nebraska colony and buy 1160 acres near Mitchell Nebraska, seeking land in South Dakota. They paid 400000 for the parcel, with prices ranging 40 to 62 per acre, and expect to relocate their five families in spring to take possession of the land.
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Nebraska
Plains
South Dakota
Mitchell
Ip Hiei
Coun
Jeonnfiong
Alleged Thieves Caught in Railroad Graders Hold Up
Two men Frank Comiskey and Henry Shutz were arrested in Milwauker and taken to Lyman County to stand trial for a series of robberies against railroad graders. The crimes occurred months ago after payday as workers were robbed for their month’s wages. They face trial at the next county court term.
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Cyd
Lin Milwauker
Frank Comiskey
Henry Shutz
Lyman County
Ray Non
Fire destroys sixteen horses at Ramsey county barn
A large barn owned by George Dixon at Ox Lake Ramsey County burned, killing sixteen horses and destroying harnesses bay horses and feed. Steen headed the operation as firefighters fought the blaze observing extensive losses across the premises.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Steen
Orem
George ‘Dixon
Ox Lake
Ramsey County
Bad Checks Reported in Luverne Carnival
Luverne Minnesota sheriff and deputies pursue F. Mooney for forged checks during the carnival. Four checks tied to local businesses are alleged to be part of the case.
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Luverne
Minn
Black
Ares
Mooney
Harvest of beet crop begins at Prairie du Chien
The beet harvest starts in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin with indications of a very large yield and unusually high sugar content despite the wet season.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Lower Brule lists ready for first 850 name draw
The article outlines the initial 850 names drawn for Lower Brule child selections, detailing steps for filing, dates, and the progression to 2,000 selections. It lists the first fifty winners in order with numerous names and hometowns across South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and Wyoming.
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F. Lincum
Wessington
W. H. Searle
Fairview
J. L. Anderson
Newcastle
Nep
S. G. Towzend
Correctionville
Iowa
J. T.vendricks
Miller
W. Cutler
Des Moines
W.T. White
Knoxville
G. W. Hafner
At. Lawrenes
E.G. Prestan
Battle Creek
Towa
Somerines
A. He Garmune
Kansas City
Mos
F. McCullough
Manchester
Mosslag
Aurora
J. Slpmons
Tiesmore
J. Janshlin
eGregor
Loway
Greenfield
Dolash
Telle Plaine
Town
Nelns
Case that killed attorneys to get title quieted in Tanham County
A long moving court battle over six quarter sections in Tanham County seeks to quiet title for the heirs of Kingsberry against Dr. Baer of Des Moines for 2200 dollars. The case has centered on alleged transfers to Baer’s wife to dodge payment, multiple attorney changes, and a juried verdict awaiting a judge’s decision within sixty days.
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Kingsberry
Baer
Letmer
Kinesherry
Dr. Baer
Ter
Kinnechf
Haor
Woonsocket
Kingeberry
Taer
Kinseberry
J. Q. Hardesty
Mitchell
Reed
Raer
S. A. Ramsey
Naer
J. A. Whiting
Preston & Hannelt
Tha Mise
Kingserry
Evi Hanonander
Columbus Day Celebrated by Lead’s Italian Residents
Italian residents in Lead marked Columbus Day with a citywide celebration. The Christoforo Colombo band performed in the evening and many homes displayed flags. Despite a long summer vacation, joiners did not lay off work as the mine was being flooded and unwatered. The Colombo band is a unique organization with a notable place in the local musical world.
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Christoforo
Colombo
Colombo Band
Wessington Springs Citizens Back Hotel Project
Excavation began for a new hotel in Wessington Springs after local citizens raised about 2000 dollars and offered a 1250 dollar bonus, contingent on a first class hotel with at least twenty five guest rooms. J L Coram proposed remodeling an old store and plans awaited final prints before a construction contract.
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Wessington Springs
J. L. Coram
Plankinton
Cornim
Too Good To Give Hens Profit From Barley Feed
Farmer David Pearson of Ch Mix county shows a high return from barley held for two years as chicken feed. He marketed a large amount of barley two years after planting, netting an average profit per acre of 87.35 from the grain saved for chicken feed and later sold at market prices.
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David Pearson
Ch Mix County
Pearson
Dakot
Gumbo Bricks Rise From Prairie Land West of Missouri
Industry sprouts in reservation towns as gumbo soil is turned into high quality brick. A Kennebec brick plant begins operations soon with an initial output of 60 000 bricks per day, aiming for 200 000 in spring. Building material scarce, this factory will aid settlers.
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Missouri River
Kennebec
Testa
Savage Loses Point on Stock Food Law Enforcement
South Dakota Food Commissioner can enforce the stock food law requiring ingredient disclosure. Judge denied Marion Savage's request for a temporary restraining order, meaning the commissioner may issue a new order prohibiting sale of stock foods lacking ingredient labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States District Court
Marion Wage
Savage
Pure Food Commissioner
New Black Hills Directory Underway by Local Team
A new directory for the Black Hills is being prepared by a local company formed by canvassers. Lead Deadwood Terry Terraville Central Galena Maitland and nearby towns will be covered, involving most of Lawrence County's population of about 20 000. This marks the first directory for the territory since 1902.
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Black Hills
Lead
Deadwood
Terry
Terraville
Central
Galena
Maitland
Lawrence County
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Alphabet Road
Deal
QUO Warranto Proceedings
MAHNO
Men County
THE
August Skarratz
Landseekers
Windsor
W. J. Morn
Falls City
Neb
P. J. Enaman
Stratford
Florence Kemis
Fort Pierre
S. 1
H. Watson
Pierre
Knowles
A. A. Harvey
Montour
Parry
Rushmore
S. Peterson
Waters Joo
Warfield
Bell
Hartford
D. A. Heach
Wausau
Missouri
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