Oriental Limited wrecked at Grarys. two killed
Crary North Dakota August 19 two unknown hoboes died in the Oriental Limited wreck on the Great Northern coast line following heavy rains and washed out rails. Fireman Falkinger was badly hurt and later likely fatally injured. engineer Sargent survived. Three coaches burned and several passengers injured as the train struck the washout near the station. A wrecking crew from Grand Forks headed to clear the line.
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Sargent
Falkinger
Duluth
Grand Forks
Lucy Merton's Daring Choice Changes Fate of Neighbor
In a rural tale Lucy Merton, barely out of childhood, accepts Stephen Woodbridge a 35 year old neighbor’s proposal after her lover Jim Tucker returns and threatens a forced marriage. Lucy flees to decide her future, and in a swift turn she wed’s Woodbridge, choosing love over duty. The outcome shows Lucy’s resilience amid family debt and societal pressure.
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Mariner Merton
Lucy
Providence
Stephen Woodbridge
Merton
Stephen
James Tucker
Tucker
Woodbridge
Jim
Goodby
Kater
Tacy
Land Sales and Local Incidents Across the State
Reports indicate several land sales in the state while Renville County endures a severe hail episode. Bank director Andy Jones faces parole, and the Northern Pacific plans westward expansion, aiming to move crops this year. Grand Forks witnesses a purse snatching scare, and a trio of local events include a girl accused in court and a deadly fly poison incident near Olmstead. Herold Sjvoik, a three year old, dies after ingesting poison. his brother recovers. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church.
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Oe Olmstead
N. D
Herold
Jens Sjvoik
Olmstead
Mies
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Oriental
Grarys
Great Northern
T. L. Larson
Chaffee
News of the
Renville County
Andy Jones
N. P
Stanton
Tracy R. Bangs
Scandia
Times-Record
Meer
United States
Minnesota
State Fair
Hamline
Minneapolis
St. Paul
J. J. Chamberlain
Northern Pacific
A. M. Cleland
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