On this date in 1894, the Oakes Republican reported that a band of armed men had seized a train east of Bismarck. It took place when the train stopped at Dawson. When the engineer went into the telegraph office, an armed mob swarmed over the engine. They detached it from the rest of the train and forced the fireman to drive it. Deputy Marshals attempted to retake the train, but they were outnumbered. One of the deputies was shot and seriously wounded.