Lynching of Black Suspect After Montana Sheriff Slain
In Sheridan county Montana a colored man J C Collins killed Sheriff Courtney and Deputy Burgmeister after resisting arrest at a Mondak bridge camp. A mob hanged Collins at a telephone pole and burned his clothing before dawn. Burgmeister died in hospital from shotgun wounds. Courtney died on the scene. Local reports say violence followed the double shooting and arson, with lingering fear of further unrest.
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Richard Burgmeister
Sheridan County
Montana
Thomas Courtney
Burgmeister
Union Bridge Co
Mondak
J. C. Collins
Deputy Wilson
Collins
Wilson
Courtney
Depiter
Williston
Ase Amon
Kansas
Missouri
Great Northern
Patterson
Burmeister
Erickson
Williams County
Palmer III Attorney Stricken Seriously Ill
Attorney E A Palmer III has been gravely ill for several days with a suspected typhoid attack. He finally received nourishment today after none since last Friday.
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E. A. Palmer
City Auditor Issues 1904 1913 Financial Statement
City Auditor N B Ludanese releases a pamphlet covering receipts and disbursements from July 1 1904 to March 1 1913. He notes a long audit of city books focusing on water works and electric light systems and acknowledges extra work and cost avoided by not using outside experts.
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N. B. Ludanese
Launch Power Boat Montana Sets River Shipping Plan
The tug Montana, built by Guthrie & Company in Montana, was launched on Monday. It will haul railway materials down the Missouri river to McKenzie county, with service between Williston and Wild Cow Creek mouth. A smaller tug joins soon. both will complete in one day round trips once power plant completion and capstan placement finish.
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Montana
Missouri
Guthrie & Company
McKenzie County
G. N
McKenzie
Williston
Wild Cow Creek
Father Dies in Denver After Ill Patient
Chas Mansfield received the news of his father William Mansfield’s sudden death at the Denver home of his son. The deceased was seventy six years old and had been ill for some time, though death came unexpectedly.
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Denver
Chas, Mansfield
William Mansfield
Col
G N Setting Good Example in City Clean Up
The Great Northern Railway Company has set a fine example in Williston by cleaning winter cinders and filth. Over fifty men worked several days dumping and hauling waste from yards around the passenger station and beyond, improving the overall appearance.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Williston
Third Band Concert Draws Largest Sunday Crowd at Star Theatre
The Williston band ahowed a full Sunday program at Star Theatre with an outstanding 2 piano duet by Miss Wheeler and Miss Hougen. A Baldwin piano enhanced the performance of a difficult piece. County commissioners are in session this week.
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Williston
Star Theatre
A New Hard Luck Story Circulates After Omaha Tornado
The piece warns of con artists using disaster tales to solicit money for alcohol. A man claims his Omaha studio was destroyed and he must beg to survive, then spends proceeds on booze. Similar scams are predicted from Ohio valley floods and Oklahoma storms in coming weeks.
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Omaha
Oklahoma
Display Booths Improve Station Advertisements
President McVey praised community display booths at railway stations and noted the local booth was cleaned and reassembled. The improved displays, though aging, now look much better and will be renewed when new stock arrives for the season. The county superintendent’s office has been busy checking final eighth grade papers.
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McVey
University
Commercial Club
North Dakota
New Graphic Special Service for Williston and Williams County
The Graphic announces a new department in partnership with the North Dakota Federation of Commercial Clubs. A series of articles will cover the work of Commercial Clubs with practical suggestions for North Dakota clubs. Plans tested in the state will be shared and guidance offered on organizing new clubs and by laws.
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The
Graphic
Williston
Williams County
North Dakota
Big blaze at Culbertson Montana destroys multiple blocks
A Tuesday afternoon fire starting in the Huxol drug store basement in Culbertson swept through the Evans block destroying the Evans hotel Fagle saloon post office Edmon’s store and the Standard Publishing Company. Damage estimated at about 875000 with most stocks lost and insurance likely to cover losses.
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Culbertson
Montana
Huxol Drug Store
Evans Block
Evans Hotel
Fagle Saloon
Edmon's Store
Standard Publishing Company
Will Starts Own Land and Loan Business
J Arthur Cunningham resigns after seven years heading the local office for E J Lander Company and plans to start a land and loan business in the Rawson block. H D Lander from the Minot office is here temporarily to oversee Williston affairs. successor for Cunningham’s post is not yet announced.
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J. Arthur Cunningham
E. J. Lander
Rawson Block
H. D. Lander
Minot
Williston
Cunningham
Boxing bout at Minot under probe after late night bout
A boxing bout held in Minot is under investigation after a late night event. Officials have opened a probe to determine circumstances surrounding the fight and any potential irregularities.
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Minot
Sacred Concert At Congregational Church Delights Audience
The Sacred Concert Sunday at the Congregational church drew a full house. The choir repeated Easter music with improved spirit and special numbers. The Sunday School Orchestra opened, despite first violin absence, and Miss Hougan's training earned credit. A liberal offering will fund new choir music.
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Hougan
Fargo adopts commission plan by six to one vote
The Fargo voters backed the commission form of government by 1800 to 199 in the past week. One local paper published the Williston circular used before the election.
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Fargo
Commission
Williston
Williston Company Inspected Impressively by Officer
Company E of the North Dakota National Guard held a Saturday inspection at Gates Hall with 35 men in full service dress. Lt. Col. Tarleson commended the unit, while Sarg. Rock will conduct military instruction in Williston April 14 to 20 for officers and enlisted men.
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North Dakota
N. G
T. H. Tarleson
Bismarck
Fraine
Gates Hall
Evang
John W. Rock
Second
U. S. Infantry
North Dakota Guard
Williston
Great Northern officials visit on spring inspection tour
President C. R. Gray of the Great Northern Railway Company arrived with a party of vice presidents and senior officials for a few hours Thursday on a system wide spring inspection tour. Local business leaders met them and escorted the group on a short auto tour of the city.
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Great Northern
C. R. Gray
Great Northern Railway Company
Gruber
Kenney
Byers
Emerson
Budd
Bell
McCandless and
Stewart
Griffin
Ice Jam Breaks as Missouri River Recedes
After a major ice jam broke below the city last week the Missouri River's waters fell to a normal stage. Ice filled the river Friday and Saturday then largely cleared by Sunday morning. By noon the channel iced again from a far upper gorge, but by Monday afternoon the river was clearer and most ice had passed. A large amount of timber and bridge materials rode the current, some used west of town after the break-up.
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Missouri
Here
Why Not A Fly Crusade Why Not A Fly Crusade
An article urges a house fly campaign in Williston, detailing how flies breed in manure and filth, spreading disease. It cites historical examples from the Spanish American War and offers prevention tips, including screening, cleanup, and safe fly control methods.
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Williston
The
American Civic Association
Washington, D. C
New Fountain Installed At Williston Drug Company Store
Williston Drug Company installs a modern thirst quenching soda fountain. The latest design enhances both appearance and service in the store.
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Williston Drug Company
Northwestern Educational Association Meets in Minot
The Northwestern Educational Association will meet in Minot on April 18 and 19. Mrs. Martha P. Tatem of Williams County will attend. Miss Bertha Palmer of Williston schools will present a paper on Primary Reading. A splendid two day program has been arranged.
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Northwestern Educational Association
Minot
Martha P. Tatem
Williams County
Bertha Palmer
Williston
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Launch Power Boat
Bank
Eagle
Williston CO
Gray
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