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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
1
Jamestown North Dakota September 3 Two men were killed and a third fatally injured when Northern Pacific stock train No 128 derailed near the city wrecking 19 cars with 12 loaded with stock. Rescue efforts failed as bodies were recovered the next day. All traffic halted until track clearance at 4 o clock.
Horace Tracey and his nephew plan a Missouri River voyage to New Orleans from White Earth North Dakota. They aim to reach New Orleans then travel to the Panama Canal zone and return up the west coast to Seattle or Vancouver. The boat will have a small gasoline engine and fit two for a tourist journey.
A two-section collision on the Midland railway near Hawes Junction fatally crashed fifteen passengers and injured about thirty as fire consumed several coaches after the rear of the second section struck the first. Rescue efforts were hampered by flames and obstructed exits.
Ole Johnson a Minnesota thresherman operating in this area was brought before Justice Brooke and fined 13.65 for driving a traction engine over cement crossings after warning from Auditor Skinner to plank crossings. He had earlier ignored the warning, leading to arrest.
The city council approved a reduction of the main library maintenance grant from 2500 to 1500 dollars annually. Alderman C J Lee led the amendment after a report favored keeping 2500, arguing the cut could force library closures.
The notice warns stock owners that failure to re record brands by December 1 1913 will constitute abandonment of the brand to the state. Re recordings must be filed with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor. a 25 cent fee per certificate applies. Dated August 15 1913 in Bismarck.
Milas Munson of Marrenton Oregon, described as the only woman mayor in the far west, states she has fired a city attorney and a policeman to fund sidewalks, allowed a saloon license amid voter protests, and says Astoria Mayor Gray advised her on municipal law as she acts in office while receiving ten marriage proposals.
Sheriff Parr recovered the remaining $900 of $1,000 stolen from the Great Western station at St. Charles. W. S. McGinnis and J. J. Hell were arrested with $100 on their persons. They led the sheriff to the hidden money on the MecCraney farm near St. Charles and waived examination to plead guilty before Judge Snow.
Rev Solheim pastor announces Sunday school next Sunday at 9 45 and services at 11 am No evening services at Zion church 3 pm Prayer meeting Thursday at 3 o clock All welcome.
Maiden Rock Wisconsin reports a marriage plans set for Miss Hattle Hall and Franks Freeman. The couple both suffered appendicitis and were transported together by Captain Thomas Weekes to Red Wing hospital for emergency surgery.
The North Dakota Bar Association will meet in Mandan on September 9 and 10 with Judge Charles A. Willard of Minnesota as the principal speaker. Pres. W. J. Stutsman of Mandan and others including W. G. Owens, J L Nichols, and Dudley Nash are listed as speakers. The Morton County Bar plans a reception and a visit to the Great Plains Experiment Station.
The state superintendent reports 171,872 school age persons and total apportionment of 122,029.12 dollars, about 71 cents per capita. Notices to counties go out tomorrow. warrants by state auditor in a few days. McKenzie couple of Enderlin were callers at the Kindred Hotel Monday.
A transient named Claude Parker was found beside the track with a severed leg and was brought to Mapleton by train No. 3. He claimed he was en route to Seattle and was put off a fast train this morning. his injuries were serious and he did not survive.
Manning North Dakota news brief states J B Howard of McHenry sold The Dunn County Settler and The Promoter at Dunn Center to H Doherty formerly of Adams Marmarth. Howard will keep his McHenry paper, but says his interests are too far apart to continue all papers.
A series of accidents near Jamestown North Dakota yesterday left six people with serious injuries. Walter Danuser’s car struck a grading ledge for the Midland Continental railroad, sending the vehicle onto the tracks and overturning. Four passengers were injured, part of a party including Miss Dorie and others with no warning barriers or signs nearby.
Miss Wood suffered a severe scalp wound and internal injuries. Miss Rathman mangled collarbone. Ramier bruised with three broken ribs. Finnigan escaped unharmed. Dr Wink, famed city physician, aided and drove Miss Wood toward the city when her car veered off course. Henri Schadoan broke a collarbone in a turtle-turning accident. Mrs Magnus Chilberg hosted twenty four guests at her farm with Misses Inez Myrtle Peterson and Mrs Henry Brown and Mrs Wilfred Nelson enjoying dancing, games, and a river ride after midnight luncheon. Aired Ramoth confined to Rudolf Hotel apartments for a week.
The Bar Harbor limited and the White Mountain express collided near New Haven in fog. Sixteen people died and about fifty were injured, many in rear sleeping cars. The engineer stayed at his post. the express continued after delays.
Christine North Dakota September 2 Ole Halverson a separator man on the Andrew Allenberg thrashing machine nearly bled to death when his jack knife slipped and cut the main artery in his left arm severing the artery and sinews. Crew members halted the bleeding but he lost consciousness before aid arrived. He was taken to town for medical help and is expected to recover.
Chicago defeated Cleveland in both games of a double header in Cleveland ending their eight game winning streak. Scores were 3 to 1 and 9 to 3. Scott pitched well in the first game after yesterday's setback. Blanding was knocked out in the third inning of the second game.
Great Falls Mont Sept 3 Two hundred were in line when registration for the Fort Peck Indian reservation drawing opened at midnight Miss Grace Pittort the first woman registered The crowd included applicants from Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Kansas and as far as Indiana and the Pacific coast City prepares for larger crowds than 20000 predicted Thirty two notaries staffed two shifts and ten staffed one Mrs Mary Kline and Mrs Amanda Smalley guests of Mrs W H Pray for three weeks plan to travel to Kansas City before returning to eastern Kansas
Versailles France September 3 French aviator Pegoud repeated a head down somersault in flight over Duc airfield near there proving control and stability of his aeroplane. He performed the stunt before officers airmen and a large crowd as fog delayed the ascent for over three hours yet sun soon cleared the area.
Mr and Mrs Mike Bartig of Fargo spent the day in town visiting friends and enjoying the surroundings.
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