War Costs and Territorial Gains Reported in August Dispatches
Washington reports heavy war expenses and losses, with daily costs near 1 million since April and total outlays around 150 million including mobilization, ammunition, and naval needs. It notes Spanish losses to 35 ships valued at 26.5 million and lists broad territorial gains for the United States, including Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. A new Puerto Rico cable link is proposed to shorten communications costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Banilago
Manila
Buptiago
Camp
Spain
Bosin
United States
Cuba
Peorta Mico
Ladrove
Franslation
Philippine Islands
Lunteer
New York
Pennsylvania
Minolta
el Nacional
Cervera
Boaln
Cristobal Colon
Vizcaya
Castile
Ara‘gon
Pew
Puerto Rir
Puerto Rico
England
France
Bismarck Fire Destroys City Block and Bank
A large blaze in Bismarck North Dakota gutted the business district including the Northern Pacific depot office the Tribune office Hare hardware and the First National bank building. The fire spread across a full block destroying multiple stores churches and likely leaving many residents homeless with the origin under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Northern Pacific
Tribune
Hare
First National Bank
Merchants Bank
Griffin
Sheridan House
Boome
Seer
Williston Town Board Adjourns August 9 1898 Proceedings
Williston North Dakota August 9 1898 official proceedings show Trustees Pursual and Free-may present with Zabl absent. Minutes read and approved. A Wittiier, town treasurer, with Heffernan and Parshall as sureties. Parshall struck due to being a trustee. Wilkmeier with Heffernan approved. H Field asked to move a building through Main Street. permission granted. Board adjourned. Clerk Frank Witp. deputy R H Corztayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N.D
Board of ‘Town ‘Trustees
Freemany
Zabl
A. Wittiier
Wis
John Heffernan
W. D. Parshall
W.D. Pareshall
Parshall
GC. A. Wilkmeier
H. &. Field
Main Street
Field W
Frask Witp
Per R. H. Corztayo
Railroad assessments set by state board of equalization
The state board of equalization last week fixed railroad assessments including Great Northern with main line miles and branches totaling 5,574,500, Northern Pacific valued at 4,299,805, Milwaukee and St Paul at 1,885,? thousand, and Northwestern at 49,980. Total value across all roads reaches 12,806,356, up 4,250,000 from last year, with side tracks taxed at 1,500 per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Northwestern
Cattle Kings Quit on Western Montana Ranges
Cattle roundups in western North Dakota area prompt major outfits to quit. Three Sevens, JX outfit, and Seven bar Seven sell off cattle as smaller ranchers fence scarce ranges. Owners plan to move south to raise native Texans despite lower profits and rising fence lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
H. S. Boice
Towers and Gadgell
Coster Cattle Company
T. C. Power
Helena, Mont
Williston Bakery Ad Seeks Fresh Fruits and Treats
Mrs N Hes Lincen advertises a bakery business in Williston North Dakota on May 17 1898. She notes a large invoice of fresh fruits and candies to stock her bakery with pies cakes and fresh bread on demand. Ice cream served Thursdays and Saturdays and salesroom near Newton's place and Williston Meat Market on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton's Place
Contested Homestead Entry Hearing Notice
Department of the Interior notices a contest against Homestead Entry No. 40 by Martha Keni. Mary C. Usher is named contestant. hearing set before the county court in Williams County Williston North Dakota and at the U S Land Office Minot for final action. Public notice requests evidence and proper publication due to non service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States
Minot
N. Dev
Tar
Martha Keni
Vinshe Jan Wary
Laur
Mary C. Usher
Mary
Usher
Poarelorka
Taoad E. OixGaRn
Jons A
Ely
Ada F. Miller
Bute
North Dakota
Wtven
Williston
District Court
County of
Williams
North Dakon
N. D
A. D
It. H. Corgiayn
Winintise
State of North Dakota
Tag Jn District Court
Judicial District
Cora Weller
David Weller
Wwrview
Diairiet Court
Juve Red
Covetasn
Plaintit
Tm District Court
Dounty
Od Judicial District
Meliss J. Hanson
Plaintif
Hans J. Hanson
State of
Williston, X
Contest Notice of Land Dispute in Williston North Dakota
A notice from the Interior Department notes a contest by George F. Rowell Jr. against the heirs of William G. Cooper over mineral land in Williston Township Williams County North Dakota. The case requests compliance with cultivation and residence laws and sets hearings for September 18 and final hearing September 19 before the U.S. land office in Minot. Publication is required for legal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
United States
Lamar Olloe
Minot
N. D
George F. Rowell, Jr
William G. Cooper
Range
Wiliam G. Cooper
William
Cooper
Nore
Mpyene
Respi
Otter
Boftire &. Leonbiardy
Willianx
Williston
United States Land Office
Miniot
North Dakota
Thomas FE. Oisoann
Agiater
Final Proof Notice for Charles Baldwin in Williston North Dakota
Land Office Mint North Dakota July 18 1804 notice that Jus Charles Baldwin filed for final proof to establish continuous residence and cultivation on his land in Williams County The proof will be taken August 10 before Judge K Leon Hardy in Williston ND with witnesses George W Newton Panlel Gibbs George Arnexver and John Heffernan all of Williston NDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
N. D
Ly Elaim
K. Leonhardy
Williams County
N.D
Williston
Thos
Charles Baldwin
George’ W, Newton
Panlel Gibbs
George Arnexver
John Heffernan
North Dakota
Taos
Egister
Notice of Final Proof in Mint Land Office
Maggie Bell Grant formerly Sewell H B seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land in Williston North Dakota. She will present witnesses Tom Bassch Gustav B Metagen John Jeffer tian and Frederick Ronnenvilly of Williston North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Y Saily
Setter
Laatwuld
Ko Laoulimrdy
Joske
Wilkins Cunts
ST At
Williaton
Angus
Maggie Bell Grant
Maggie Bell
Sewell H. B. Noth
Township
Eatc
Tomas Ke, Olevann
Dys Kexts
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Town Board of Trustees of the Town of
WM. Snyder
Delcious
R. H. Copeland
Attorney AT Law
E. C. Palmer
Ion
Lliston, Williams Co
Larcestaxo
Bucey Factory
Uncle Sam
E. P. Sundberg
Optician
Broadway
Fargo, N. D
Aru
Bellinger's
I. C. Stewart
Ingo
Eorth
Mitel Cone
Edwin ¢. Miller
Emmele,y
Marmons Addition
Williston, N
Iys
AU. Cali
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Williston, N. D
W. Allenmerg
Bryson B. Hill
Arther Jt. Letts
Prosiddent
Bill
J 1.Hesler
North American
Live Stock Commission CO
E & M, Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
National Live Stock Bank
Chicago
Drovers’ National Bank
Chicago, al
City Dray Line
Prop
Willist Livery and Feed Stable
Dray Line
Bryant & Shap
Paul
Daily Dispatch
Northwest News
News of the World
Dispatch
St. Paul
Northwest
Missouri River Valley
Mack Growers
Wid Association
Ihe
H. V. Smith
Sec
Trew
Eery John Mercer
Buford
H. A. Nelson
Nelton
George W. Newton
Ole Thorson
Postoffic Aidrese
Neason
F. R. Zahl
Alo
W. C. Barstad
Sue
Hofiland
Walliams County
Chris. Anderson
Williston, 8
E. L. Moore
N. B
Thomas Shea
Witliston
Bae Brand
Benton Bell
Williston, N. 2
Douglas Bell
Dan Harris
Willmvon, N. i
Stroud Bros
Stroud
JOS: Cartier
Koetz
Dak
Beatty
Daniel F. Beatty
Waitt, New Jersey
Waving
Win Rows
Tain
Mencall Pped
Smith Williston
Towner
Andrew Gudertson
Sight Exchange
Towner, North Dakota
Jivu Conymicwrs &c. Sonesending Naketch
Stun
Amerikan
Iwin & Go
F St
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