Minot Girl Fatally Burned In Kitchen Fire Incident
In Minot North Dakota on February 22 Miss Jennie Thompson a domestic was badly burned when a can of fuel exploded while she attempted to light a kitchen fire. She used gasoline rather than kerosene and the blast set her clothing afire. Blaisdell and family smothered the blaze with a rug and blankets and she was taken to hospital with extensive burns.
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Minot
N. D
J. C. Blaisdell
Jennie Thompson
Miss Thompson
Mr. Blaisdell
Odd Fellows Dedication Ball and Banquet Headlines City Event
The Odd Fellows held a dedication in the new I O O F building with Past Grand Master H J Rowe assisting. The afternoon exercises led to an eight thirty Grand Ball at Gates Opera House and a late banquet in the Odd Fellows building with music by a double quartet and speeches by prominent members.
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Odd Fellows
H. J. Rowe
H. D. York
Washington
Mr. Rowe
Gates Opera House
Odd Fellows Building
Williston and Berthold Prepare For March 5 Basketball Clash
The Williston men’s basketball team featuring S. D. Stewart B. Harvey George Boyd George Johnson and James Elton travels to Berthold for a March 5 clash. Both squads boast excellent players and an exciting game is expected.
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S. D. Stewart
B. Harvey
George Boyd
George Johnson
James Elton
Berthold
Excellent Lecture by Robt at Gates Opera House Saturday
The evening featured a lecture by Robt. at Gates Opera House on Saturday. The event drew attendees seeking insights from the speaker on a topics likely aligned with local interests.
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the Gates Opera House
Robt
Parker Miles Delivers Noted Talks on Travel and Figures
Parker Miles remains a vivid speaker in the city describing his travels abroad. He recounted meetings with Gladstone and Pope Leo XIII and shared engaging insights about the West and his home city of New York, though attendance was disappointing.
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Parker Miles
Miles
Gladstone
Pope Leo 13
New York
Major Murphy Granted New Trial by Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court on February 22 granted Major J S Murphy a new trial. The ruling cites judge Pollock entering the jury room during deliberations but finds no evidence of ulterior motives by the judge.
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Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court
JS. Murphy
Pollock
Pullman Cars End Liquor Sales Nationwide
Minot February 23 The Pullman company will stop liquor sales on its cars across the United States. Eastern regions will implement first, with New England and other eastern states to follow around March 1. Prohibition growth and state actions have reduced profits and raised legal risk for the firm.
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Minot
Pullman Company
United States
Chicago
East
New England
Eastern
Middle States
Pullman
Twin Cities
New Manager Takes Charge at the Grand
Ben Salas becomes manager of the Grand taking charge Monday for owners Coulter and Prebble. This week and next feature Mansfield and Harvey as attractions with Lancasshire clog and electrical effects. Salas brings 25 years of experience and will run the venue in an up to date manner.
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Ben Salas
Coulter
Prebble
Mansfield
Harvey
Mr. Salas
Relinquishments Wanted Near Williston North Dakota
Cash buyers seek two relinquishments close to Williston North Dakota for immediate purchase. Written offers addressed to H. E. at the Graphic Office in Williston North Dakota are requested.
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Williston
H. E., Care Graphic Office
N. D
Not Guilty Verdict in Buford Harness Shop Case
The State case against W R Mumby Michael Clark and Wesley Cartwright of Buford for destroying a harness shop belonging to Meltzer ended with a not guilty verdict after a lengthy jury deliberation.
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Buford
Borland
W. R. Mumby
Michael Clark
Wesley Cartright
Meltzer
McCue
van R. Brown
A. L. Knauf
D. C
Progress on the Dakota Battleship Construction Advances
The Dakota battleship builders report faster progress than the Delaware project. Both ships signed August contracts. North Dakota uses Curt turbide engines while Delaware uses reciprocating engines. Keels were laid December, with North Dakota ahead in early months and projected completion within 32 to 33 months.
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Delaware
North Dakota
Dakota
Basketball double feature at Gates Opera House
On Friday evening February 20 two fast games are on the slate. Sophomore girls meet rival high school girls for the championship in ladies basketball, promising a lively contest. The Williston young men face the Militia, strengthened by new players, aiming to even old scores. Tickets at Smith's Music Store.
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Gates Opera House
Williston
Smith's Music Store
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Ladie
Bruegger Mercantile Co
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Druc Store
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