Ashton Well Continues to Flow and Incorporation Planned
The Ashton gas well continues to flow with rising pressure and will keep boring as long as flow persists. Today the Ashton Gas Co. incorporated with capital of 100000 dollars. Incorporators include F. Hammond, F. C. Smith, G. Batten, J. L. Boyer, W. Bowman, W. Kamman, Chas. B. Stevens, and A. Ferguson. Experts will be sent to maximize the discovery.
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Ashton
Ashton Gases Co
F. Hammond
F. C. Smith
G. Batten
J. L. Boyer
W. Bowman
W. Kamman
Chas. B. Stevens
A. Ferguson
Ashton’s Great Find Gas Wells in Ashton Dakota
A Northern Dakota gas discovery near Ashton is reported with details of the well along Main street near the Pint National Bank. The article describes gas flow testing, a burning flame, and a near-tragic explosion during early testing on February 1st.
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Central Dakota
Asotos
Dak
Aberdeen
Ashton
Main Street
First Avenue
Pint National Bank
Boyer
Que Weil
I. Bontell
Bunbel
Aakton
Ommay
First Heated Natural Gas Discovery Excites Dakota City
Ashton stirs excitement as the Bowman house hosts a crowd and a stockholders meeting of Gas and Fuel Company discusses the value of a gas find. Citizens praise a new burner and foresee a city property boom while a warm gathering marks the event.
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Ashton
Bowman
Gas and Fuel Company
Dakota
Tar and Feathers for Doctor Oulton in Ashton
Local business leaders tar and feather Dr Frank Oulton after alleged slanderous remarks about women. The intoxicated man was carried to a nearby place where a tarred coat was applied before a town notice to leave was given. He reportedly left Ashton with wife and son nearby.
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Ashton
Asutox
Frank Oulton
Indy
Oulton
Supreme Court Decisions Favor Deadwood Saloon Men
The North Dakota supreme court affirmed lower court rulings in Franklin and Bauer vs. Commissioners of Lawrence county, a victory for Deadwood saloon men. It reversed Branton vs. Hagart to award Branton $5,000, affirmed L. B. Richardson against Grand Forks School District, and set the Indian land transfer case for reargument. Other Cass County rulings limited commissioner boards’ powers, while Pierre reports social notices and Dakota political rumors.
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Supreme Court
Franklin and Bauer
Commissioners
Lawrence County
Deadwood
Branton Va
Cass County
Board of Commissioners of Cass Fs Co
Red Es de Tek Eens
Er Court
Gment
of Gardiner
Burlington strike halts Chicago Burlington freight services
Engineers and firemen on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy begin a broad strike at 4 a.m. affecting all divisions. Burlington Northern is involved and the company warns shippers to use other lines. about six hundred freight handlers are laid off and all freight offices close. Chief Arthur. wage dispute escalates as claims about unskilled versus skilled labor are debated.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
FRM
Arthur
Cuiiaco
Stone
Mr. Arthur
United States
Mr. Stone
Ling
Explosion on a Ferry Steamer Julia Kills Several
A blast and fire on the Julia ferry steamer near Booth Vallejo in Cal Cali left many dead or missing as passengers were below deck. Fire from petroleum vats on the wharf spread, water was scarce, and the vessel burned and sank with a high death toll. Captain Gedge and others were badly injured. vessels and wharf losses followed.
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Boller
Vatellin
Cal
Booth Vallejo
Julia
San Vallejo
Vallejo
Justus
Melvin Hodges
Joseph Fragas
Saman
Olef Nelson
Alfred Madison
Michael Branley
John Brevioc
Stark
Edward Rule
A m. Diggins
Gedge
Chas
Heath
Itnce
Inquest Held on Charred Corpse Remains and Political Notes
The coroner ordered an inquest to identify rescued bodies in a burned shed where remains were severely damaged by fire. The report mentions a skull split in two, blown hands, and flesh burns. Separate items discuss Blaine’s stance on withdrawing his candidacy and a Senate session on pensions and the Nicaragua canal bill.
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Wasurxeton
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Senate
Washington
W. W. Coreosy Ran
Public Building Bills Face Delayed Votes in Congress
A House session focused on wasteful expenditures and taxation. An amendment sought to require certification before building any public structure, then no action on the proposal. Bills for Buffalo site purchase and Omaha building funding prompted further debate as the committee adjourned.
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Senate
France
Edmunds
Nicaragua
Morgan
Manderson
Congress
Washineoton
Nicaragua Canal
Plumb
Davis
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Louis
Nebraska
Shain Wepenbens
House
Executive Departments
Buffalo
Bland
Omaha
Washietoy
Lands Wrongfully Certified to Minnesota Cause Restitution Notice
The Interior Department sends two lists showing lands erroneously certified to Minnesota for Winona and St Peter and the St Paul Sioux City Railway companies under the 1857 grant. Railways must respond within thirty days to show cause why restoration actions should not proceed.
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Minnesota
Washington
Ra Acre F
Interior
Winona
St. Peter
St. Paul
Sioux City
General Land Office
Sulu
The Trip South
President Cleveland and party arrived in Coant Eston and were greeted by Bryan and local officials with a military salute. The weather pleased crowds as decorations adorned bases and the Citadel and civil societies joined in welcome.
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Florida
Coant
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