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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
11
The Buford pumping barge was launched April 10 and moored opposite the settling basin. By May 15 the bulkhead gates should be complete, pipes installed, and pumps started for the coming season. The barge weighs about 100 tons with four pumping units and will operate as water needs rise through 1908.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to hold a hearing soon over a case tied to President Roosevelt’s letter to the Justice Department on enforcing equal accommodations for black and white travelers. Five African Methodist Episcopal bishops sue four southern railroads and the Pullman Company for inferior passenger seating and denied sleeping and dining car facilities amid alleged racial discrimination.
A massive blaze in Boston area Chelsea destroyed about 500 dwellings and many public buildings. The fire raged for over twelve hours aided by a northwest gale, killing at least three and injuring up to one hundred. Losses are estimated near 10 million dollars with 5 million in insured value.
In Lisbon North Dakota on April 11 Mia Benson and her son Oscar drowned trying to cross a swollen Sheyenne river at Pindall ford ten miles southeast of town. Their buggy team perished. Coroner Patterson investigated the accident.
A thaw loosened rock toppled onto a Canadian Pacific express near Kenora Ontario, derailing four coaches. No passengers were hurt. George Love of Kenora was crushed to death beneath the engine as the Montreal to Winnipeg train was halted. Immigrants baggage was in the wreckage.
In Winonz Minnesota on April 11 workers declare a strike after submitting a contract to the bosses which was not signed. The dispute concerns a clause barring painters from working after sunset with fines for violations, despite no wage or hour quarrels being cited.
Two separate land contest notices filed by Harriett Metz and Arthur Reagan allege abandonment and nonresidence of homestead tracts by Henry Moe and William Harrison. Hearings set for April 10 and April 27 1908 at the United States Land Office Williston North Dakota with publication ordered due to failed personal service. Attorneys W B Overson EG Greenup and EO Wilson represent contestants.
Brookbank Stock Farm, W Gibb & Sons, Brookbank P. O., Ward County, N D, advertises breeders of Clydesdale horses, Galloway cattle, Shropshire sheep and young stock for sale at reasonable prices. Also notes formaldehyde supply and drugstore price promises from Brownell Drug Company nearby.
Directors of the Williston Water Users' Association will meet at the secretary's office on Saturday April 11 1908 at 2 30 pm. All farmers under the project are invited to attend to discuss matters of interest. E R Brownson Secretary Williston ND Homesteads wall of the Williston Realty Co offers land claims in McKenzie and Williams counties and can locate you on the best claims left.
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