21 Apr 1877
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Newspaper
Bismarck Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1877
Page
1
Advertising rates listed for cournots and local notices. Various items report on political figures, crimes, pardons, and frontier developments from The Dakotan era. Notable mentions include speakers lecturing, Prohibition era style references, and frontier town updates with brief personal anecdotes and warnings.
Special dispatch cites Spotted Tail runners with Crazy Horse and remaining hostiles expected to surrender late April. Sitting Bull rumored in British possessions.
A ball is planned for an early next week, likely Tuesday evening, to support the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company of Bismarck which has recently formed with about 40 members. The committee promises a splendid time and comfort for all attending. time and location to be announced.
The article argues Bismarck benefits from river navigation and nearby Montana and Black Hills resources. It notes capital investment, solid business support beyond Black Hills trade, and future growth as roads connect to the city. The Missouri river and North Pacific routes secure long term traffic.
A Chicago Times notice advertises Geo Beading & Co selling wines liquors cigars at extremely low prices. The stock must be sold before May 1st and may be shipped east. Agent H Qscuet urges readers to call for bargains and warns no license will be renewed.
A compilation of movements and arrivals including C. A Bing heading to Fort Herbald, Messrs Williams and Preston forming a law partnership, Major Dickey’s summer plans on the elomsrine, and several officers and traders traveling to Tongue River and Camp Hancock. Mentions Col. Wilson and Bismarck delegation credit for legislative work.
River news reports the Josephine the first boat from below arriving with freight and passengers including Col Gibson Major Clark and others. Twenty five steamers expected this season with ships like Nellie Peck Benton General Mead Peninah Western Fontenelle and Iren Custer to ply to and from Bismarck Fort Benton Tongue River.
The Northern Pacific terminus at Bismarck gains prominence as the fastest, most reliable overland route to the Black Hills. Northwestern Express hopes to capture east to hills business with staged comfort, upgraded stations, and freight strength, while contrasting its time and costs with Cheyenne and Sidney corridors.
In Tevland a murder trial collapsed as evidence proved palpably insufficient. Judge Stoj halted the case, directing jurors to return a verdict of not guilty, while a well known lawyer sought to address the court before the pivot. The incident followed a recent murder hearing.
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