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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports the administration awaits Minister Conger’s reply on whether he joined foreign envoys in demanding decapitation of Chinese princes and generals tied to the Boxer uprising. Recall discussions paused pending definite information. It is learned he did not sign the agreement.
North Dakota’s newspapers have powered the state’s growth by informing and advertising the region’s resources. They educate, attract immigration, and promote progress while seeking fair compensation for their services, signaling a shift in press-financial self-interest.
The piece argues that journalists should appear before the upcoming session not as paupers but as professionals who have advanced the state's interests more than any other group, yet have been poorly paid for their contributions.
Public notice recalls Cushman K. Davis a nationally prominent attorney and politician born June 16, 1858 in Henderson New York. He rose from Minnesota legislator to United States attorney governor and senator chairing the foreign affairs committee and guiding peace talks with Spain.
Four masked men robbed the McCormick bank at Emden this morning, escaping on a handcar toward Delayan after entering the Pekin area. The night watchman was shot in the stomach and likely fatally wounded as he ordered the robbers to halt. The safe was empty of about $2,000.
Lake City Florida, November 28. Sam Williams, a Negro gambler, was tied to a tree and shot by a mob after wounding two officers who tried to arrest him. The mob action followed the confrontation with law enforcement. Fort Worth report notes border starvation as Kiowa country opens, with many on the verge of hunger and frequent funerals.
Chicago November corn prices dropped early as heavy long selling rattled the board of trade. The market opened with a sensational tumble and traded down toward new lows, causing excitement in the trading pit. Phillips was singled out for contributing to the decline as values fell from earlier gains.
London Nov 30 British anger erupts over the Dewetsdorp disaster. Newspapers denounce leniency shown by Lord Roberts as The Hon John P Altgeld persists in griping at the mouth and refuses consolation despite officials' appeals.
Remains of Senator Davis lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol today with thousands of residents lining the route and business suspended. Private funeral services will be held at the Davis residence for relatives tomorrow as mourners express sorrow for the eminent citizen.
General Corbin denies newspaper reports that President considers replacing General McArthur in the Philippines with General James A. Smith of Manila customs. He also refutes the claim that all regular officers are tired of service there.
Fort Worth on November 2 saw about three thousand delegates and visitors at the opening session of the convention aimed at rehabilitating Galveston. The gathering plans to seek national and state aid for the city's recovery.
Chicago man experiments with lignite coal manufacture at Wilton North Dakota. Output climbs from 1 ton per day toward AW tons daily by year end. Senator Washburn backs favorable freight rates to supply Minneapolis and St Paul with cheaper coal. Chicago financier L M Leiter backs the project, praising coking methods as revealing potential for an industrial westward coal revolution.
Mr Leiter reports positive results from Dakota lignite experiments and asks for a full carload to Chicago to test coking. Senator Washburn dispatches a car to Universal Fuel's coking works. success would allow extensive use in smelting and home fuel. The plan aims to push mining and supply, with future focus on Minneapolis, St Paul, Duluth, Great Falls, and Butte.
The Devils Lake News notes First North Dakota men at the state exchange and jokes about promotions in Stark county where First Sergeant Burnett defeats Captain Auld for register of deeds by a large margin. Mentions Lt M A Hildreth’s congress bid, Emil Pepke’s trip to deny a diamond ring case, Elijah Morgan’s Missouri troubles, Tom Titatalson’s grafton post office race, and Walsh county credit to Colonel Treumann and Major Fraine.
At St Relier New Jersey on December 5 the steamship Rossguil struck the coast. All passengers were saved but nine crew members are missing, authorities report. The incident prompted rescue efforts and coast guard observations along the shore.
In Westington a protest to the French expedition entering Shansi and the southern Trevino province was urged via Minister Wu. The appeal, framed as revenge, warns of destabilizing troops and seeks U.S. mediation. Local meetings named committees and plans to forward resolutions to government leaders, including Senator Davis’s widow and the U.S. Senate.
A garbled report claims a man arrested in Towner resembled Erle Chilkoff, a Norwegian, with a facial scar matching a wanted description. Sheriff Bowman faced questions over the misidentification after a deputy from Bismarck identified the suspect as not Chilkoff.
A large gathering at the Grand Pacific hotel hears Dr. Wm. Bentley honor the late Sen. K. Davis of Minnesota. The meeting, called by Hon. John F. Wallace, pays tribute to his life and devotion to the country among old friends and church members.
St Paul Dec 1 The funeral of Senator Davis was held this morning with simple services. Senators Cullom Hansbrough Spooner Carter Nelson Pettigrew attended. The Minnesota delegation was represented except Tawney as business paused and flags flew at half mast in the state. In many towns services followed the hour.
Washington reports the United States will send a ship to Mazagan to assist diplomat Mr. Commerce in collecting a 5000 indemnity for the killing of Marcus Bragui, an American citizen. The navy will also order a warship to Tangier to monitor Moroccan waters.
Four defeated Democratic candidates in Eddy County filed notices of contest. Walsh contests for sheriff, Perry for auditor, Manley for judge, and Allison for state's attorney. Contests claim irregularities at Sheyenne precinct booths allowed observers to see ballots. Some authorities deem grounds reasonable. others doubt them. Marion Conklin of Jamestown hired as counsel by the defeated judge candidate.
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