20 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1886
Page
1
The piece lampoons readers with a string of sharp wits and satirical anecdotes. It mocks subscriptions, political talk, and labor humor, weaving odd scenes from dreams to trains of thought. A playful portrait emerges of editors, readers, and oddball street chatter.
Chicago August 18 crowds packed Central Music Hall for the Irish National League convention with Michael Davitt and Mrs Parnell present. President Egan lauded Gladstone and Parnell as delegates cheered. a temporary chairman and secretary were named. Separate items note Republican ballot deadlock in Minnesota and a Devils Lake club opening, Yellowstone park staffing changes, General Logan’s Portland arrival, postmaster appointments, Montana editors gathering, free article transport for state fair exhibits, and a Minneapolis unrest update.
Judge Springer ruled the line sits on government land and the road that first occupies it holds priority under federal law. The Minneapolis & Pacific moved first, with Manitoba beginning later and crossing at an angle, blocking 1,400 feet of our grade and delaying trains by over 6 feet. Underwood tore up their track, an injunction was served, and armed men remain on site to defend the right of way.
August 18 Chicago reports unprecedented audience as State's Attorney Grinnell prepares closing in anarchist trial. He warns jurors of possible murder penalties and a nationwide echo of the day market bomb. Defendants face intense scrutiny amid objections over labeling them assassins.
Reported Aug 18 a large load of graders outfits was unloaded in Aberdeen for ro appease the Bismarck line and for Bristol to the south. Unclear how far north the road will be built this year as rail and road plans move ahead in multiple cities.
Chicago Aug 1 Mr Grinnell ends anarchists trial with call for punitive sentences if death is required. Jurors await verdict. judge Garry instructs and the panel reportedly near a decision. The Times predicts Spies Lingg Engel guilty of murder in first degree and others guilty of manslaughter with varied terms. Neebe may receive a prison term.
Reports detail heavy storm damage fifteen miles north of Andover. Newark offices, blacksmith, mills, two saloons, and several homes destroyed. five killed including M. Kennedy and Mrs. Oakes and son, with one more name unknown. A sixth may not survive. Nearby, Canadian William Rowan killed in his home. Separate items note Grahams’s whirlpool stunt near Nagata Falls, river rescues at Lewiston, and various Aug 19 reports from St Paul and Minnepolis on lumber prices, forest fires, and local conventions.
Missoula residents witness a violent escape as Samson the elephant charges tents wagons and crowds. Keeper subdued him with forks heated bars and canvas crews, then restrained him with ropes and chains. The brutal handling ends with the animal beaten and led back to camp amid cries of distress.
In an Arizona town a museum preserves the heads of seventeen Apaches. Benjamin Butler is said to have bought hundreds of yellow ribbons for chairs aboard his yacht. Six young men in Corar, the Bounty, Montcalm, Midwart were arrested for attacking Rev W Ladue during an Anglican service. Edward Alden & Brother Advertising firm faced assets of 272000 and 192000 in facilities. Congress records note an unusually long current session with extensive debate and a critique of English usage.
The snippet titled Markets by Telegraph reports on New York Financial conditions and mentions Northern Pacific and Milwaukee markets with terse market notes. The text is fragmented and lacks clear data points or dates beyond August. It preserves named entities like New York, Northern Pacific, Milwaukee.
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