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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
3
Pekin reports a German raid at Taku where a Chinese steamer loaded with treasure for the British at Tien Tsin was boarded. The Germans raised their flag, assumed command, and seized the cargo after failing to obtain the treasure directly. Dewitt's Little Early Risers are advertised.
Beaver Pennsylvania November 28 only one life was lost in the Cleveland and Pittsburg flyer of the Pennsylvania road near here early this morning. The express messenger Casey was the victim. The entire train plunged into the river and the passengers and crew reached the shore except Casey.
Advertisement claims the tonic cures constipation biliousness and dyspepsia and purifies blood. It targets long suffering weak stomach patients and warns to check the private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
State Superintendent Halland prepared the Fargo program for the State Educational Association with reduced rail rates and a large educator turnout. The event splits into general association, college and normal, high school council, elementary, and superintendent sections with welcomes by J H Worst and remarks by Halland, McFarland Ladd Brannon and others.
An advertisement proclaims Ely's Cream Balm as a pleasant aromatic nasal treatment that cleanses and heals the nasal surface. It notes a 50 cent size and a mail trial option, plus a liquid version with an atomizer for nasal application and a cost around a dime per spray. The text also reports the Isthmian canal commission endorsing the Nicaragua route and pensions chief opposing the canteen system.
Washington November 27 Gen Eagen formerly commissary general of subsistence who was suspended after an attack on General Miles has appealed to the president to repeal the sentence so he can be placed on the retired list and avoid the stigma. Government says policy on China is settled.
In a dated notice the speaker cites the eld Indian as the village’s venerable record keeper. He notes that three good watters can occur in succession miltants without snow, but never four, forecasting milder winters with occasional blizzards marking the 20th century’s opening.
Fort Yates reports new details of Lieutenant Harrington's death after the 1870 Custer massacre. Paints Himself Brown says Harrington escaped the battle line on a red pony, was pursued by seven Indians, and killed a pursuer before dying himself. Mrs Harrington is now invalid at West Point.
Congress began its session as the two houses gavelled in at noon. Senators Frye and Mibuma led prayers while party members exchanged greetings after campaigns. A House committee proposed amending the army bill to tighten control over military property and installations.
Samuel Peterson former Transvaal commissioner general arrived in New York and said it is quite probable Kruger will seek refuge and a home in the United States until the Transvaal arms are unified and he can return to South Africa to resume the office of chief executive.
Mary Elizabeth Lease announces she will sue for divorce on grounds of incompatibility and non support. Her husband will not contest. Other items note Cardinal Gibbons reacting to an apparent pope death report. Sir Arthur Bullivan funeral in London and interment at St Paul’s Cathedral. Raven Dorr publisher of the Mail and Express dies. A schooner wreck near Pelee point with all aboard perished. Washington cabinet discusses Chinese questions and gov ernment policy demands. The czar’s condition reported as entirely satisfactory.
Roed Delliver becomes senator as Dalliver resignation takes effect and Conner's election is ruled illegal. Wald Bailey, representing the district, asks Conner to stay aside while the vacancy is addressed and a special session proceeds.
The coroner's jury completed its examination in the Welch murder inquiry this morning. Witnesses testified about Charles Chilkoff’s movements near Welch's camp and Welch's money, while Dr. Bentley outlined the medical cause of death.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Winslow’s Soothing Soap as a teething aid for babies. It claims the product soothes gums, relieves pain, and cures wind colic and diarrhea, priced at 25 cents per bottle. The text also mentions a policeman named Runoff but is unclear in context.
Washington reports Admiral Temney cables from Cavite that a detachment of marines and Yosemite officers arrived aboard the Alava while restoration work at Cavite proceeds favorably. The Alava had been feared lost in the typhoon that sank the Yosemite. The U S Supreme Court upholds Kentucky Jim Crow law requiring a separate car on all passenger trains within the state but bars exclusion of white passengers.
Fargo surgeon Dr. J B Borns director of an electric surgical institute says Conductor Hatton ordered him off a Mandan stock train without a permit. Borns contends the train started with him aboard and Hatton then threw his grips and the man off the car. He walked back to Mandan in 15 below zero and seeks damages through his attorneys.
Rome reports the Manila archbishop seeks a papal bull to abolish native clergy in the Philippines and transfer church property to the Triar. A Birmingham maker sells genuine gold crowns to African kings, priced for an ivory trade return, with crimson velvet and topaz settings.
Fargo Forum reports that Parker's Ha i aine Allam mura Parker's Hai Aine Allam mura Harrington's son, son of Lieutenant Harrington who fell in the Custer massacre, lives in Fargo. The son believes the death story true after hearing soldiers' accounts. Also mentions two more deaths at the glass works and a local recommendation of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A Fargo National Land Company plans sugar factory at Jamestown, a creamery, and coal mine development at Kenmare.
General McArthur reports the surrender of 2,190 Katipuran insurgents following the president reelection. The disclosure ties the move to political changes and marks a significant turn in the conflict.
A dramatic military board sting ended with Judge Weist sentencing former Quartermaster White to ten years at hard labor in Lansing. White had ties to South Africa during the scheme to sell state supplies and then buy them back at a heavy markup, after pleading guilty this morning.
Washburn Leader notes heavy inquiries about the beaver forecast for winter conditions. An earlier field trip uncovered vandalism by a suspected poacher affecting beaver activity and fur harvest.
In Sta stages cleanliness is urged and Ely's Cream Balm is promoted to cleanse soothe and heal diseased membranes. The remedy claims rapid relief with the dose absorbed through the membrane and a cure following without drying or sneezing. Large size 60 cents at Deng Glato or by mail Tria! Size 10 cents by mail Bly Brothers 50 Warren Street New York.
Dispatches report a German force near Pao Ting Fu was attacked by a large group of boxers. At least twenty Germans were killed and many wounded. Tang Weng Huan, linked to a prior massacre, was decapitated at Tien Tain yesterday.
David Bartlett of Coopertown checked in at the Metropole last night and declined to discuss potential moves by the next legislature on prohibitory and divorce laws. Lieutenant governor-elect Fargo also wouldn’t comment.
Washington December 3 Bailey of Texas objected to the admission of Connor of Iowa to the floor inquiry or debate in the House today as the record shows. The move reflects partisan maneuvering over seating or recognition procedures amid ongoing legislative sessions.
A column extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female ailments. It cites testimonials from women across the United States claiming relief from headaches back pain bearing down pains and other issues, urging readers to choose the established treatment over unknown drugs. The message promotes confidence in the medicine and its long history of cures.
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