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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
8
A newspaper notice warns that baking powders sold at a discount are mismade and may contain corrosive acid. the ad mentions “Powder Co.” at 100 William Street in New York as the source of dangerous product.
A flood of brief items from the city notes various residents: bankers, livery figures, and lawyers in town. a bridegroom and bride welcomed by family. construction and business improvements on the McGowan building and electric plant. school and police matters. medical updates on a boy injured in a runaway and a diphtheria case. and regional travel as officials and relatives move between Dickinson, Mandan, Fargo, and Jamestown.
Fire at the Kirk Wood house in Carrington started in the basement about 3 o clock yesterday morning. Flames confined to the basement and first floor after guests and employes escaped from the second story. Lester Green, proprietor, is credited with safely evacuating all guests and staff. Notable visitors included Earl Fleming of Fargo and Allan Osborne of Jamestown. Damage heavy to the lower part of the hotel.
A Galatian from near Stewartburn Man working on Walter Boyce farm two miles south of Pembina drowned while bathing in the Red River. He stepped off a bench and disappeared beneath the water. Authorities dragged the river. body found this morning by Boyce's son.
Deputy Sheriff Waters secured the body of a stranger named Mather after the discovery near a spring not far from the location. His father arrived by train this afternoon to take charge of the corpse and arrangements.
A gray gelding about 1100 pounds and 41 years with a long hip scar, and a 13 year old white mare about 900 pounds with a marked collar, are described in a notice from John Broderick of Bismarck North Dakota seeking return.
Seattle dispatch reports Judge Noyes denied the petition to discharge receiver Alexander McKenzie in the Anvil Creek matter at Nome. The court retains McKenzie’s management through the season while trial terms are set for September. Contested claims continue under court order with dust deposits held for distribution. Mandan state fair dates noted later in text.
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