17 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
1
Fontanet Indiana reeled as seven Dupont powder mills exploded at 9 15 this morning destroying most of the town. An estimated 25 to 50 dead and more than 700 injured, with 500 residents left wounded and camping under tents as soldiers guard the area.
Fargo Oct 15 The supreme court upholds a law requiring holders of government special tax stamps for liquor sales to publish notice of possession and sale premises. In the Flaherty v Hanson case the court rules publication is a legitimate state policy power to aid enforcement of prohibition.
E W Jeffrey loses about 75 tons of hay in a Tuesday blaze on a rented farm near the railroad. Fire started by number three spread across hay stacks along the field.
Minot High School defeated Williston High School 23 to 0 on a listless Saturday game in Minot. Williston showed promise despite short organization and a late start to the season.
Botton Brothers opened their new store Monday in a south of Williams County Bank building. The shop carries a general line of groceries shoes and clothing and has been drawing steady customer traffic since opening.
Williston Commercial Club telegrams celebrate the start of machinery and water flowing in the main canal. H. C. Hansbrough receives praise for his role in the project described as the most important event in the history of the country.
A brief item notes a specific window observation at the Golden Rule, detailing the scene and any notable reflections or activity observed from outside. The report preserves neutral wording and avoids sensational detail.
Two men a elevator man and a farmer sparked excitement on Main Street in Minot last Saturday when a wheat dispute led to a scrap in the farmer’s wagon. The wagon team bolted before bystanders could intervene and the police chief along with several businessmen stopped the fight. Both men escaped uninjured.
N B Ludowese the abstractor purchased the Williston Land Company abstract business in both Burleigh and McKenzie counties. The deal included all books and fixtures. The purchase strengthens Ludoweses enterprise and lets the Williston firm pursue other lines of business.
A new Williston Coal and Power Co organized the first of the week with incorporators W B Overson E G Greenup E R Brownson J W Jackson and R M Calderwood The firm has bought part of the Williston Land Co coal lands southwest of Williston and plans thor development and power for commercial use The move aims to attract industry to the city Mrs L F Perkins returned Saturday from Cleaveland Minnesota with her mother Mrs Hurst
Capt Brunt, veteran river skipper, takes charge of grain shipping on the Missouri. He arrives in the city this week and reports a boat loading in Nelson country expected to reach town today. The vessel uses a large gasoline engine and will haul as much grain as the O K boat used last year.
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