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Newspaper
The State Line Herald
Location
North Lemmon, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented report notes Brattle Taowmae Pert preparation with Inca protract and Pacific system plans. Eggs and pastry supplies mentioned along with railway progress and Chinese game patching, with unclear details on shipments and scheduling.
On December 9 a blaze at the Hobnolt apartment building on Northwestern elevated road trapped fourteen families and around thirty to forty people in the cold for two hours. Firefighters evacuated residents as flames and smoke filled the rooms. The fire caused about 10 000 dollars in damage and left hundreds of passengers stranded on surface cars while officials coordinated aid including blankets and coats for refugees.
A dispatch from New York reports that members of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters on western roads plan a general strike for higher pay and work concessions. The action aims to begin January 3 and affect roads east of Chicago, pending details from committee meetings held in Boston in October.
A December auction of Waters property and 64 subsidiaries in Texas saw sales to W. associates of St. Louis and John Sealey of Galveston for large sums. Items included security oil interests and Union Tank Line assets sold to Sealey amid a suite and ouster action, reflecting substantial profits from the deal.
Regents in West Virginia opened an inquiry into a Fairprial school incident involving a student named Miss Taylor. The investigation follows reports of alleged mistreatment and a red paint mishap that affected the student during a school event.
Overstocked on platters bowls and water pitchers the sale offers half price on these everyday items with emphasis on plain dishes and massifts. This notice highlights savings and stock abundance guiding shoppers to act during the sale.
State Supreme Court sustains anti discrimination act in Central Lumber Co case. The northern yard operator was found liable in civil and criminal actions for price fixing and predatory discounts harming independent competitors. Penalties include fines from 200 to 16090 and a ban on doing business in South Dakota.
Green Newman a cattleman from Fort Pierre was accidentally shot in the stomach while hunting when a loaded gun discharged as he prepared to place it in a sleigh. He died a few hours later. The report also notes Northwestern Towing Co. representative Wm Kenniston visiting Roundup Montana and plans to boost townsite sales along Milwaukee line. Also mentions Yeo Hall and local business details.
James J. Hill of St. Paul writes to Dr. French president of Huron College that he will contribute sixty thousand dollars to the college endowment if two hundred thousand dollars are raised for the university fund within the next years. President French expresses confidence the requirements will be met.
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