This Day in History: Medina, ND, Feb 13, 1983, U.S. Marshals attempt to arrest Gordon Kahl. . .
“No greater tragedy”. . . these were the words used by Former Attorney General William French Smith in responding...
February 13, 2025 1:30 am / no comments
This Day in History, Feb 8, 1883 – Jamestown is incorporated as a city.
Johnson Nickeus introduces a bill in Territorial Assembly to incorporate the City of Jamestown.
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February 8, 2025 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, February 6th, 1893 – Opening of Lloyd’s Opera House in Jamestown *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Opening of the Lloyd’s Opera House seen as most distinguished...
February 6, 2025 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 31, 1924 – Russell-Miller Mill closes down. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Russell-Miller Mills Company of Minneapolis Minnesota, announces it will shutdown...
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This Day In History, January 27, 1908 – Mrs A.W. Kelley passes. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Caroline Kelley, wife of A.W. Kelley, early pioneer and first white woman resident...
January 27, 2025 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 26, 1901 – Alfred M. Dickey dies on this date. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Alfred M. Dickey dies on January 26, 1901. Obituary from the New York Times:
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January 26, 2025 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 25, 1921 – William M Lloyd, Pioneer of Jamestown, dies. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
William M Lloyd – Pioneer Jamestown businessman...
January 25, 2025 12:03 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 24, 1874 – The Death of Enos Stutsman. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Enos Stutsman, namesake of Stutsman County dies in Pembina, North...
January 24, 2025 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 12, 1961 – The Stutsman County Record discontinues publication. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
In 1961 the last newspaper went to press. The...
January 12, 2025 1:02 am / no comments
This Day In History, December 30, 1883 – Northwestern Hotel, McGinnis Block, and Dakota House Hotel fall victim to disastrous early morning fire. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
The...
December 30, 2024 1:01 am / no comments