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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1891
Page
3
The Louisville fire left thirteen dead and about a dozen injured as searchers continued. Other items note Senator Casey's bill to set aside Rock Island area for Fort Totten reservations as a state park for militia use, with revert provisions if misused.
Henry L. Neveroas of Somerville, a note broker in Boston, has been missing since mid last week. Detectives in town and from New York seek to identify him as the bomber who struck at BorTell Sage's New York office. Clothing items tied to the bomber, including a Brooks tailor coat and trousers, were linked to Neveroas, and a Norcross residence in Somerville yielded underclothing confirmed as his. Norcross' father believes the dead man is his son, but no motive is given.
Reports recount the death of Matthew Rumford a Russian found drowned near Lills Bay amid Northwest storms. Henry Miller of Riverday suffered severe injuries requiring amputation after his feet were crushed. Senator Kyle presses irrigation bills to aid wells in Dakota Nebraska and nearby states while cautioning farmer needs. Jim Tyo faces a fine for a murder tied to a gambling dispute. A new navy smokeless powder proves effective in a four inch gun trial at Indian Head proving ground.
In Nebraska near Weeping Water a keg of powder exploded during a blast. John Swanson was blown clear of a charge of dynamite, left senseless with mangled limbs but expected to recover. Gus Anderson sustained only minor injuries while attempting a rescue.
A compilation of editorials from The Herald Times Sun Recorder Tribune World Globe Herald and others offers a range of views on President Harrison's message. Editors praise its clarity and nonpartisan tone while noting cautious, businesslike recommendations and emphasis on foreign affairs tariffs and finance.
Northwest Republicans unite behind Minnesota Governor W. R. Merriam as the leading candidate for the second position on the national ticket. Backers include Thomas, Colonel Graves, Mayor Sutphin of Duluth, Colonel Mullen of Wabasha, and other prominent GOP figures. They argue he can secure Montana and the Dakotas and gain Minnesota strength. Meanwhile British forces clash with frontier tribes near Gilg and Pamir, with Port Chall captured and heavy casualties among Sepoys.
British readers react to news of war with Russia as telegrams from the Pamir front stir public zeal. Reports praise Captain Aylemory and lieutenants in a fort assault near Gilgit while Russian intrigues loom. Reinforcements and Gatling guns head toward Gilgit amid weather delays and a cabinet plan to address the crisis.
The jury at Parco, North Dakota, returns a guilty verdict in the Remington murder case, sentencing him to life imprisonment for killing the elevator agent at Arthur. The confession is cited, while other items note a fire disaster in Nelson’s store and various international and local news briefs.
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