Unknown Origin

Baggage Car On No. 7 Is Burned

Jamestown, Dec 5—Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed combination express and baggage car on Northern Pacific Train No. 7 at noon today. Fire was discovered between Windsor and Cleveland. At Cleveland the burning car was switched into the clear and other cars escaped damage. Special train carrying Northern Pacific officials and extra express and baggage car was sent from here shortly after noon. Loss has not been estimated and further details will not be known until officials return with their investigation.

Bismarck Tribune, 12-5-1917


Woman Succumbed


Posted 11/28/2012