Lieut Hiatt Writes from Manchuria
The letter from Lieut W T Hiatt formerly a Great Northern despatcher based in Minot describes his voyage from San Francisco to Vladivostok Nagasaki and Manchuria. He notes sea travel hardships Japanese hospitality Russian frontier changes and impressions of Shimonoseki Mukden and Harbin while awaiting work with 116 of 126 men aboard and mentions a letter he sent home with details of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Siberia
W. T. Hiatt
Great Northern
Imperial Japanese Railway
Shimsoneseki
Sea of Japan
Fuean
Korea
Chang Chun
Manchuria
Eingsoen
Shimonoseki
Japan
Mukden
Russia
Armora
France
Unites States
Hancock
Nagasaki
Globe-Gazette In Business In Minot
The Globe-Gazette Printing Co of Wahpeton ND buys Thatcher-Wysong Co stock and equipment in Minot. R. J. Hughes and R. C. McClintock oversee move to 119 Main St S, with C. R. Thatcher as local manager and A. N. Wysong heading stationery sales. Minot store to serve as northern Dakota Montana hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Gazette Printing Company
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Haa
Thatcher-Wynong Co
R. J. Hughes
R. C. McClintock
Globe-Gazette Printing Co
Minot
Main Street
Fargo
Migot
Montana
Hughes
C. R. Thatcher
A. N. Wysong
Bismarck
Splendid Work of Burlington Red Cross
Mrs. BE A Madson secretary of the Burlington Red Cross reported to the Chapter on a small but loyal group. The burial society shows indefatigable workers and Burlington’s contribution speaks volumes for spirit and sacrifice to the Red Cross cause. Five pairs of socks and centers: 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Madson
Burlington
Torning Lad Dies of Scarlet Fever in 15th Year
Theodore Megreberg a 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Megreberg prominent Torning township residents died Wednesday at 3 am after a short illness from scarlet fever. Interment at Soren church cemetery Torning. funeral services planned later. The death comes as a surprise to friends. He is survived by his parents and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Megreberg
Andrew Megre ‘Berg
Torning Township
Soren Church
Torning Townships
J.D. van Fleet & Co
Minot
Rex
Say
Theolore
Thealore
Torning
Mme
Thurslatora
Camp Routine Report From Hilder Ellison Frontline Letter
Hilder Ellison, son of Mr and Mrs BE Ellison, serving in the Tid regiment of the US Marine Corps, writes from the front about three weeks in the trenches. He describes drilling fatigue, letters from home, requests for wrist watches razor blades and cigars, and the constant gunfire with casualties nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsows
Japyan
Ruth
Otto
Boches
Y. M. CA
Slariius
Alou
Danny
Cigarettes
Hilder Ellison
BE. Ellison
Tid
United States Mai Corps
Hilder
Salles
Gerlie
Gerli
Lorne
J E Shire Pleads Guilty in Officer Killing Case
J E Shire pleaded guilty to burglary at Makoti and was sentenced to four years in penitentiary. He and J A Parriott faced multiple charges connected to the murder of Kersey Gowin and Officer Pat Devaney after a armed confrontation with officers at a Rex room residence. State witnesses placed other suspects at the Maloney farm, including Buck and Ticknor, with Parriott possibly involved though not at the farm that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. K. Shirley
Clark M. Tielkenor
Kersey
Gowin
Pat Devaney
Kwegluey
Hinmarck
Pat Mevnan
Arthur Buck
New
Fife
Shirley
Donnybrook
Atamooga
Berwick
York
Makoti
Leighton
Rex
Toush
J. A. Parriott
Infortia
Urigetad
Kersey Gowin Hd
St. Joseph's Hospital
Nakea Oy
Maloney Farm
Mr. Gowth
Buck
Parriott
Ticknor
Minot Hero Chas Mngonigle Wounded in France
A Fargo Forum account details Chas Mngonigle of Minot who served with American forces in France. He survived severe injuries after an explosion and steel fragments lodged in his abdomen, showing grit and determination during convalescence. News also notes the death of Crosby publisher Harmer Crosby and a false German spy hoax about Captain Chas Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sol Jdier
J Burt Box
E. I. ‘Toxtevin
Mundas
Amar van
France
Fargo Forum
Chua
Dy Chirlie
Loni Muhs
Minot
Johns Hopking
North Dakota
Ceriaimaha
Qulion
Te Cowry
Croshy
Chas, la Rouse
Crvaby Co. 1
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut
Hiatt
Orient
Artis
John H. Sawyer
Minot Minot
N. D
Mr. Sawyer
Far East
Heling
Muchere
Lowa
Misouri
Davis Ice Company
San Francisco
Honothree
de. McConnell
Schofield Barracks
Honolulu
Tsugara Straits
Vladi- Vostock
Vladivostock
Harvard Uate
Commercial Club
Mme, Sumoka
Tolstoy
Harbin
Mane
the Independent
Sergeat W. J. LaVictor
Stars and Stripes
P. A. Strand
Central Grocery
Ada, Minn
Huisband
Eilith
Sea
Globe-Gazette IN Business
Wahpeton Concern
Thatcher-Wysong Office Supply Co
Sons and Daughters of Norway
Red Cross
Scrumgard
Sons of Norway
Siver Serumgard
Piitar
Devils Lake
Serim Gard
Ruth Ellison
Alma Enger
Flaten
Chas. Burke
Burke
Oliver
Burlington Red Cross
Theodore
Andrew Hegreberg
Paul Murphy
Minwt
Tnd
Wf Mes
de Be Murphy
Minneapolis
Lion Murphy
Aqfely
Co. D
Minv
Camp Greure
Rogers
R.om. Graham
Rogers Lumber Co
A. R. Rogers
Rogers, Lumber Co
Graham
Pert. HR. Killson
Tard Co
UAW
Roy
Marinos
N.S. My Cy
Crosby Electric Light Plant
Crosby Electric Light and Power Plant
Crosby Auto Co
Parella
Crosby
Hildor Ellison
U. S. Marine Corps
J. E. Shire
Chas. Mn'gonigle
Minot Soldive
Hatile
Fred
Aly
Sughingly
Athens
Su Tine
Tag Ji Ube Oo
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