Steamer Sinks Off Alaska After Collision
A wireless operator sacrificed himself to save others as the Alaska Steamship Ohio sank near Steep Point in Hishkish Narrows. More than 200 were rescued by the Kingfisher Humboldt and Rupert City, with four crewmen and one passenger confirmed dead. The Ohio, on its Seattle to Alaska run, went down about 30 minutes after striking rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
George E. Eccles
Alaska
Ohio
Kingfisher
Humbolt
Rupert City
Steep
Hishkish Narrows
British Columbia
Frederick J. Stepher
Beattie
Snow
Ketchikan
Vancouver
Eccles
Stephen
Fort Graham
Valdez
Steep Point
Steamship Company
M. J. Henry
Dolphin
Alaskan Steamship Company
Swanson Bay
John Johnson
Pacific Coast
Tragedy at Waverly Factory Fire Kills One
A gasolene tank exploded on the second floor of the Kelly Canning factory in Waverly Iowa igniting flames that trapped 300 workers. George McRoberts died and three others were fatally injured. about twenty more seriously hurt as the building burned and collapsed. Mrs Walter is severely injured and not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Iowa
Kelly Canning Factory
Canning Department
George McRoberts
Walter
Western Canada wheat yield estimated at 107 million bushels
Winnipeg Manitoba August 28 The Manitoba Grain Growers Association estimates Western Canada wheat production at 107000000 bushels in the current season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association
Great Anxiety Felt in Stockholm Over Long Disturbance
Stockholm faces great anxiety as a general strike drags on with no end in sight. Passenger rail traffic is about half normal and freight movement is minimal. Transportation firms and merchants suffer heavy losses as arbitration attempts fail.
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Stockholm
Notice of Chattel Mortgage Sale in Williams County
Chas M Nelson and D R Lingle mortgagors pledged machines and livestock to J T Case TM Co as mortgagee on Sept 13 1906 to secure 1047 50. Default shown with 879 94 due. Auction at Williams County Court House Williston at 10 am Aug 7 AD 1900 conducted by E B Olson agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Nelson
D. R. Lingle
J. T. Case
M. Co
Williams County
North Dakota
J. I. Case T. M. Co
Court House
Williston
Williams
E. B. Olson
N. Dy
Nolda G. Poe
LT. Poe
Henry Reitsch
Liz
Register of Deeds
Northern Trust Company
West Lawn
Pierce, Tenneson & Cupler
Fargo
Restoration of Public Lands to Settlement in North Dakota
Notices from the Department of the Interior announce restoration of irrigation land withdrawals for the Williston and Buford Trenton projects. Land described in multiple townships and sections will open to settlement on specified dates, with entry restrictions and warnings against preexisting occupancy. The notices name Williston Williams County and routes for filings, including dates October 5 1908 to November 4 1909 and October 16 1909 to November 16 1909 respectively.
Insurance and Farm Loan Offers From Champine and O'Malley
Tornado and fire insurance available through trusted line companies with options for farm loans allowing annual partial principal payments. Offering best rates and prompt service. Champine and O'Malley provide these financial protections and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champine & O'Malley
Farm loan offered for seed feed and equipment
Albert J. Staine, a lawyer and U S Commissioner in Williston North Dakota, advertises available seed and farm loans advanceable before proof to help farmers prove up soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Staine
U.S
Williston
N. D
Restoration of Public Lands to Settlement in North Dakota
The Interior Department announces restoration of withdrawal for certain lands in North Dakota under the 1908 act. It warns that lands not restored or withdrawn will be subject to settlement under U.S. public land laws after August 28 1900. occupation is forbidden until May 12 1909. The lands described include Townships 168 North Range 58 West and related lots in the Principal Meridian. Commissioner of General Land Office Frank Pierce, First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Williston
North Dakota
United States
United States Land Office
Lota
Lote
Eviswi
Wiisel
Fred Dennett
Frank Pierce
Interior
Interior General Land Office
North
Aid
Tléin
Kiw
Switneli
Awlin
Washington, D
Notice of Intent to Take Heir Commutation Proof
Anna Plorin of Gambetta ND filed notice of intention to take commutation proof to establish her claim to land described as lot nwse and lot? in section 29 township 156 range TM LOL with principal merklian. Witnesses named Frank Nasner Herman Matson Howard Lampman and Chas Weat of Williston. Before U S land office in Williston ND on August ___, 1909. GeO W Wilson, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Plorin
Gambetta
Nis
Nw Seledt
Prin Merklian
Williston
Frank Nasner
Herman Matson
Howard Lampman
Chas
Weat
GEO
W. Wilson
Register
Land Office Notice of Final Proof Claim
Elizabeth M Bolvn of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a claim to land described as section 27 township 154 north range 101 west South Principal Meridian. The proof is to be presented before Receiver U.S. Land Office at Williston on September 22. Parties named include Mackenrother, Denny, Mithorpe of Williston, ND. George W. Wilson, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union State, Land Office
Williston
N. D
Elizabeth M Bol
Meridian
U.S. Land Pice
Williston ND
Mackenrother
Denny
Mithorpe
Geo
W. Wilson
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Eetevele
F. H. Smith
G. N. Ry
Williston, N. D
Banx
Williams County Bank
THE
Williston State Bank
Hougen
M. H
AREN
Williston, W. Oak
Aaen Brothers
Sohio
Q. D
Nin Canning Plant
Blankenship & Wegley
Grand Omi
Eral Lanlee
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office
Williston, N. B
Jumbo Furnace
Anderson Hardware Co
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