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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
1
Omaha reports that $25,000 in gold was paid by millionaire Cudahy for the return of his kidnapped son. A letter demanded payment, a bag of money was left at a white lantern, and the boy was later returned by a hack. No clues to the kidnappers are provided.
The Cudahy family notified police to drop the investigation after their son, missing since yesterday, was found safe returning to his home early this morning. The family declined to comment on the reunion.
In Grand Forks on December 20 the Lindellie case proceeds with perjury charges against Secretary Lindelle of the enforcement league. Jurors corroborate that Lindelle admitted a $100 gift from O Leary left at his house, while defense notes the money was left there but not accepted. Evidence shows O Leary traveled from Larimore to Lindelle’s home and paid $1 with a pledge of notice by letter if league actions arose.
Washington reports North Dakota cannot agree on the Grafton post office choice. Senator Hansbrough backs Laut and Spalding backs Vegeant with State Treasurer Driscoll behind Vegeant. North Dakota congressmen will name post officers, except in cities with resident senators. The delay has left a Democratic official in office past his term and caused Republican factions in Walsh County to fracture.
Washington December 20 The Hay Pauncefote treaty will be ratified by the Senate this afternoon with voting on amendments already under way The Foraker amendment which would abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty is likely to pass without a formal vote
Washington December amendments show all but the Foraker amendment defeated as the Senate continues voting on the treaty.
Washington reports the Hay Pauncefote treaty was ratified by a 55 to 18 vote in the Senate on December 20. The decision advances canal zone governance terms and U S diplomatic authority with Great Britain.
Testimony from Mrs. Carver in the Carver case before Judge Tibbits suggests a Butterick Pattern company mail canvass operation. five conspirators allegedly sold Delineators with silk premiums, defrauding numerous Northern Pacific line housewives. Arrests by States Attorney Allen and Sheriff Bogue are tied to Mandan and other towns as receipts and letters surface in cross examination.
The secretary of the interior reports North Dakota accounts for a fifth of all U S homestead entries in the last fiscal year, with Devils Lake and Minot offices posting the strongest business. Net land office revenue to the government exceeded expenses, signaling a booming immigration tide and anticipation of continued growth next year.
London dispatch quotes Japanese merchants and owners praising American soldiers in China. Letters describe the Americans as "the best" and "gentlemen," reflecting respect for conduct and demeanor despite tensions in the region.
Report warns of trouble with torrential rains halting military activity and banks converting specie to the coast. A weather and security picture dominates the scene while a medical ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and diarrhea at 25 cents a bottle.
The case of Carver and wife unfolds with continued hearings and new testimony. A Butterick fraud linked canvass operation spans Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin and beyond with suspects named Burch Hawley and others. Carver denies receipts and asserts deception by Burch while his wife faces separate charges and bail proceedings. High times at Williston report ends with a sensational confrontation between John Lee and a “Bad Man” leading to a firearm incident and brief jail stay.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Rail Co settled the damage suit of A G Brown in Fargo. Brown suffered severe injuries in a Minnesota freight car accident last summer and spent a year and a half in a reclining chair. A federal court trial in September awarded him 18500, with the case dragged by appeals until settlement yesterday. Brown’s attorney W H Barnett hailed the resolution and Brown’s health is expected to improve with rest and quiet after the lawsuit's end.
In a city incident, Ry er and his wife were jailed and placed under Sheriff Bogue’s care for Christmas. The couple, described as facing windling charges, remained together in custody as the sheriff ensured their comfort. Authorities expect Carver to abandon his prior defense and confess to facilitate a lighter result.
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