Oriental Limited Wrecked and Burned in North Dakota
The Oriental Limited No. 1 of the Great Northern was wrecked and burned at 1:28 near Bartlett North Dakota while traveling about fifty mph. Eleven people died including Italian laborers in the smoking car and mail clerk Wm B. Jones. Twelve others injured as eight coaches burned. survivors recounted a chaotic crash with rails likely spread.
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Bartlett, N. D
Wm. B. Jones
Oriental Limited
Great Northern
Bartlett
N. D
Minot
Jones
Strain Bros
Tyrian
Min
Archie Sanders
Florence
Wis
C. H. Rodness
Grand Forks
Matthew Neilson
Fosston
Minn
J. J. Weeks
Minneapolis
Thomas
Ellis
Green
Erecta
Devils Lake
Deaconess Hospital
Roy Curtis
G. N
E. B. McCutcheon
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Jerry Whitcomb
Jerry Ferguson
Tie
Merguson
Great Northernis
Wm. Jones
Wreck Toll and Fire In Smoldering Car
Eyewitness accounts describe a deadly wreck with at least six men burned alive in a smoking car. Fire broke out almost immediately, trapping passengers while others attempted rescue as baggage and mail cars burned and officials planned to recover sacks of mail.
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Minot
Interior ruling ends six month constructive homestead credit
The interior department prohibits six months of constructive residence for homesteaders who commute after fourteen months, forcing a full fourteen month residence for those choosing to pay up rather than continue living on the land. Mi Bee Machine Shop and Supply promotes expert work and auto supplies.
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Interior Department
Department
Mi- Bee
Doloff Denies Renting for Illegal Purposes in City Statement
H. T. Dolloff defends his record and wealth, claiming he never rented houses for illegal ends and noting investments in 20 000 to 30 000 dollars spent on city-building in Minot. He criticizes accusations by local grafters and ex-sports figures, urging citizens to judge by actions.
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Ward
Minot
Earth
H. T. Dollorf
Mohall Baby Burned to Death in Residence Accident
Mrs. Chas Larsen of Mohall district left her year old child alone at home while visiting a neighbor. The child’s clothing ignited from a heating stove and burned to death. The father works on the Great Northern line out of Minot.
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Chas, Larsen
Mohall
G. N
Minot
Goats Thrive Near Panhandle Oaks In Texas
J B Lorge notes goats prosper where scrub oaks grow tall near the Panhandle. Acorns feed them, a practice tied to Texas stories. He recalls old Texas notoriety and a Sheridan quip about hell and Texas, reflecting frontier attitudes.
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J.B. Lorge
Texas
Panhandle
Donnybrook farmer seeks wife in judge’s bargain tale
August Nelson visits Judge Murray to buy a wife, choosing between an eighteen year old, a twenty seven year old, and a sixty five year old. He plans a meeting but forgets to attend and finds the girl has changed her mind, calling it a mean trick.
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August Johnson
Donnybrook
Murray
Nelson
Gov Burke Toasted Iere and the Union of Drunken Toasts
A garbled verse mocks Governor Burke in a mock celebratory toast linking drinking, clubs, and shared conviviality. The lines reference toasting, drinking culture, and a travel joke about a trip to a mythical Harderland, with playful rhymes and archaic phrasing.
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Iere
Ice Breaks and Cottage Lots Reach Fast at Tuko Metivo Site
Advert reads: twelve miles from Bottineau on a beautiful lake, cottage lots hot. Also notes flood relief at Soo mine via Tolley Kenmare. Seeks piano buyer, horse trade, mule reward, and farm loan offers with names and locations in North Dakota.
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Tuko Metivo
Bottinea
J. J
Haskell
Bottineau
N. E
Soo
Tolley
Kenmare
Johnson
Minot
P.O
Adarows
Nelson
Walders St
McGuire Praises North Dakota Living and Minot Growth
C. E. McGuire writes to the Independence Bulletin recounting a North Dakota winter in Minot. He argues January was brutal but not deadly, cites snow drifts, and notes no mass hunger. He calls Minot a good place for a poor man and records rapid town growth and rising land prices.
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C. E. McGuire
Independence
Towa) Bulletin
Cedar Falls
Charles Schulken
Montana
Minot
North Dakota
McGinne
N.D
Samuel Pearson
Velva
Pearso
Virginia
Java
Canada
Mellonry
North Dakota Leads as New Congregational Church Planned
Samuel Pearson notes North Dakota remains ahead amid a muddled report on early settlers and land schemes. A new Congregational church will be built in Williston, signaling growth despite questionable ventures and migration patterns.
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Williston
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Doloff
White
White Banner
Frans Henze
Tasker
N.'D
W. H. Reighart
Great Northern Railway
J. B. Lorge
Worge
Phil Sheridan
Hell
August Nelson
Gov. Burke
Yorimans
McGuire
Geyant White Hiss
Burewin
Tenyertat
Ites
Muarrap
J. J. Skaug, Heweler
Main
Minot, NS
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