Rail scheme for Dakota to Duluth gains support
The Duluth Huron and Denver Railroad project gains momentum with Huron financiers backing a line from the Missouri River to Huron then Watertown and Morris, Minnesota, aiming to connect to Duluth. Farmers promise free right of way and active help with grading as Nicholl persuades cautious progress toward a Dakota division and broader regional links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Herald
Duluth, Huron & Denver Railroad Company
Dakota
Huron
Duluth
James River
T. F. Nicholl
Missouri River
Watertown
Missouri
Morris
Minnesota
Denver
Nichols
Oaks
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Duluth Evening Herald
Dakota division debate voiced in Colonel Lounsberry letter
Col Lounsberry of Bismarck writes from Washington on the division issue. He warns true Dakota friends to resist pressure from Conger Me Millan and Harrison who favor division to gain Senate power. He argues western interests, not party, must guide Dakota’s fate and cautions against yielding to traps for time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
South
Col. Lounsberry
Bismarck
Washington
Bismarck Journal
Conger
Millan
Harrison
Northwest
Middle States
Senate
First Confederate Battle Flags Recalled From Civil War Memoir
Excerpts from Mrs. Burton Harrison Virginia Girl in the War recount the making of the first three Confederate battle flags after a design decision. Flags sent to Johnston Beauregard and Earl Van Dorn, toasted and cherished, later returned tattered from field service. A curious tale follows of a Mississippi scout delivering a prized finery with a wreath of notes. Also noted is Beges Cherry Cough Syrup praised by a Minnesota druggist with samples offered.
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Juolnston
Beauregard
Earl van Dorn
Manassas
von Dorn
Tennessee
Culpeper
Mississippi
Lome
Altho
Dillon
Confederacy
Liquid powder would not become hunting fashion
An imagined inventor touts liquid gunpowder for hunting and describes hazards and mix ups in the field. The piece argues the setup would cause dangerous accidents, misfires, and widespread harm to game, suggesting the idea will never catch on.
Tragic Accident Shoots Five Year Old Neighbor
A breech loading shotgun discharged as eight year old Howard boasted of his aim striking five year old Rob b ie Fullerton in the head at close range. Rob b ie died within a half hour, two families struck by grief as details of the incident surface.
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Howard
Robbie
David
Mitchell Republican
Little Robert
Thomas
Jennie Fullerton
Little Howard
Bobbie
Bobbia
Gas Flowing From Bore Promises Local Bonanza
A well in the Stough area vented natural gas after drilling 142 feet, producing a 20 foot flame and continuous glow. The blaze, audible from afar, boiled water and lit homes while the flow shows no signs of stopping. A nearby farmer reportedly capped his 140 foot bore after fearing the rush of gas.
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Fred Coddington
Fred
Stough
Bit
Very Remarkable Recovery After Electric Bitters Use
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan reports his wife, once nearly helpless for five years, is now able to do her own work after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. Hundreds of testimonials claim the cure. Fifty cents a bottle at Geo A Fessenden’s.
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Geo. W. Willing
Manchester
Mich
Geo. A. Fessenden’s
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Montana
Washington Territory
New Mexico
Friends of Dakota
Iup
Beges
J. M
Nye
Wells
Minn
J. ¥. Durand's
Icarrativs Liquid Ammunition
Katelline Bell
Havn
Cpilan
Vhias
Ort Marlon
C. A. Gheeney & Sons
Pinkney & King
Ofte First National Bak
Harng
Insurance Company of North Ameries Acta
Springfield Fire and Marine
City of London
North British
Merchantile
Pheonix, Orient
Wingara
Liverpool
London
Globe, Fire Insurance Association
Pennsylvania
Sun Wire Office
British America
Chas
Be Ae
I Superior
Reed's
3D St
Huron, Dak
Ghioie Family Groceries
T. A. Dunning & CO
R. W. Horses
J. W. MacKenzig
J. W. Casreeen
W.N. Corer
Prus
First National Bank
United States Depository
Huron Meat Market
Asn
Dakota Avenue
Dak
W N Payant
Pioneer Jewelry Store
Dakota Ave
Huron, D.T
Ps & Watchmaker
Yuara Evila Watch Factory
J. E. Baker
Lewis W. Faces
Geo. BK
Joan A. Fowten
Huron National Bank
Lruand. Conzixs
Fo TL Waren
Geo. Suaatauso
Lewis W. Eiazes
Geo. Wy Srenuon
Carles
Dues A. Fowning
South Dakota
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