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Newspaper

Bismarck Weekly Tribune

Location

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1899

Page

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Burleigh and Bismarck Officials Directory in Brief

Local directory lists public officers across Burleigh County and Bismarck, naming mayor, clerk, treasurer, coroner, sheriff, police chief, city council members, and county officers. It records addresses, departments, and board members, including health, school, and U.S. offices, with court subdivisions and meeting notes.

Burleigh County P. Bogus Boaaperey Fort Aer Walter Skelton Alen Register of Deeds A. Johnson D. Bale John Harold Jeniihearss A. Ball County A. Welsh Jonere George Tarvey Harrix Gust W. Johnson County” Board of Health W. A Wef Fuet Firat John" White John Sat Halloran Pierce Wate Fear Pi ‘Marurh John Harondmaster Jos. Hare Harvey Harris H. L. Michelson Laula Larson James McDonald Capitol Junty City Hall Winchester First National Bank Webb Block States Webb Hoe Steeser Hier Gozeee Sers U.S Land Ofices Pirat Nae Hanelke U. 8 Marine Hospital Surgon Bank Bik United States Board of Pension Examining Surgeons G. A. Stark Ballard Western Union Telegraph Office Northern Paci Burgeohn IBR. Smyth Bismarck G. B. Furniss Manaan Charka Aisa Ea Haberton Enginene Ity Humphreys Bismarck Bank Block S OF District Court Diethien Pirat Wis Medora Billingm Williamsport Ememons County Auch Eme Steele Hitler County Tuesaday Stanton Mercer County Washburn McLeanounty Thes Duidge Mandan Morton County Chamber Bet Inst Navona Bak R.M. Tutile

Mail and Transportation Schedules and Postal Hours

Postal offices close for the day with general delivery limited to 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily except Sunday when morning and afternoon hours differ. West bound and east bound trains are listed with departure times and key stops including Burleigh, Fargo, St Paul, and Standing Rock. Stage lines offer permits to ride and connect through Fort Yates, Berthold, and other points, with boats on the Missouri River serving Standing Rock and Port Rice routes.

N.P Wremtamme Pety hoKerzle Blemarck Lavoe Manny Biante Burleigh Mekenzie Danyon Dampstown Valley City Fargo Bini St. Paul Yater Way Pointa Connequoue Glencos Civona Campbell Ea Grace Port Rice Cannon Bail Williasne- Bort Gay Hampton Emmonsburg Inona Standing Rock Fort Yates Moy Primirse Fort Berthold Coal Harbor Tako Weller Washburn Woodata Vlan Teaven Berthold Stham Ang Brigayas Gus Missouri River Packets Beaton ‘Transportation Company Sport Yates Iste

Rival society clash in Cal ends with many killed

In Dec 25 Chinook Weather reports a fierce fight between rival reo groups the Bing and eyes Bing. Around 100 members of the Bing faction died in the battle near an area called Bary Ba Bing.

Bighbinders Battin Maarsquiy Cal Reo

Boers Entrench as Methuen Reports Tightening Front

Dispatch from Cape Town dated December 26 notes no overall change in the war zone. Methuen reports Boer entrenchment four miles from his outpost line and a two mile reconnaissance draw fire from four guns and two Vickers machine guns. Four horses were hit. Gatacre seeks to reopen contact with the Indene collieries. Dunottar Castle with Lord Roberts aboard arrives at Grerautar to Cape Town as General Kitchener joins Roberts as chief of staff.

London War Office Cape Town Methuen Christman Mennage Gatacre

Supplies for Boers Reach New Orleans Ports

The British consul reports New Orleans as a major port for Boer agents sourcing supplies for the Transvaal. British ships reportedly carried corn and other staples to Rotterdam, then onward to ports enabling access to the Transvaal. Authorities say they had information but limited power to stop the shipments.

New Orleans Couscil New Urbana Rotterdam Porte

The Times Opposes It In Boer Supplies Debate

Jon Srigara of Dalagon Bay reports from Loxpor on December 26 that The Times argues international law complicates any drastic measures in the Nonth African war. The piece warns that unilateral actions, even with or without Portugal's consent, could trigger serious international complications and hinder termination of the conflict.

Jon Srigara Dalagon Bay Loxpor the Times Delagos Bay Portugal

Keating Denies Rumored Invasion by Irishmen

John T. Keating national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians says he knows nothing of a planned invasion of Canada by four columns of Irishmen. He notes enthusiasm exists but would pause to assess any real danger as England is focused on South Africa. He plans to convene national directors to discuss the matter in Washington or Pittsburgh.

Canada Cicago John T. Keating Order of Hibernians England South Africa Mr. Keating Ancient Order of Hiberniana Washington Pittsburg

Philadelphia to charter 4A ship for Transvaal relief

North American reports Philadelphia will send a hospital corps with surgeons to the Transvaal. Subscriptions will be urged, a large pro movement meeting to be held at the Academy of Music. Business leaders back the effort. a chartered steamer will depart as soon as fitted out. Sympathy resolution laid over. New Year’s Day.

Tracewess Philadelphia Aurses Transvaal Academy of Music

Resolution Adopted Then Ruled Out Of Order

General J. W. Bishop of St. Paul elected to the presidency of the order of the Sons of the American Revolution at the annual meeting at the Commercial club. The group celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of Trenton with a banquet following the traditional observance.

Reve Honey Kay Bangret Sr. Paul J. W. Bishop St. Paul Order of the Bona of the Commercial Club EM Torrance Minneapolis Trenton

Senator Bav eridge on Quay appointment vote indecision

Senator Bav eridge remarks clarify that neither Quay's election nor his seat is settled, noting uncertainty about Lahall's vote and the governor's constitutional right to appoint. He emphasizes constitutional questions dominate the issue and vows to decide after study, with many senators sharing this stance.

Baveridge Quay Lahall

Eight Thousand European Troops Now at Pretoria

London reports Cape Town correspondent says Lord Methuen plans to stay Modder River about three weeks longer. Four thousand European officers and men skilled in artillery are in Pretoria, while unrest and revolt spread in Dutch districts.

Pretoria London Cape Town Daily News

THREE LEADING QUESTIONS MR BRYAN NO INTENTION ABANDON SILVER

Mr Bryan said he would speak in the East on the money question the trust question and the Philippine question. He denied abandoning the silver issue stating he would discuss money along with other topics and that three questions dominate public thought.

Mr. Bryan Austin Tex Dec W. J. Bryan Washington Congrewman Jersey Daly

Wig Fight Main Event for Democratic National Convention

A lively contest forms among New York Kansas City Chicago and St. Louis to host the next Democratic national convention as Ways and Means committees organize and national committee members receive bid literature. New York leads with the strongest bid citing hotel capacity and pivotal state status to boost the Democratic ticket.

Washington New York Kansas Chicago St. Louis Gach New New York Ia

Plague Rages in New Caledonia Amid Quarantine Steps

The British consul in Noumea confirms a severe plague outbreak in New Caledonia with many deaths. Australia imposes strict quarantines on goods from Noumea as authorities bolster health measures. Also a prairie fire east of the city burns multiple homes near Leola and Ipswich, starting near North Dakota Has and sweeping toward Ipswich.

Fiagde Nec Noumea New Caledonia Austra Evarea Leola Ipswich North Dakota Ipawich

Unlucky Stars Linked to Famine Plague in India

Hindu astrologers in Bombay report famine and plague tied to November planetary alignment with Scorpio. Brahmins led ceremonies at a major temple, gifts given to priests, prayers for Victoria and peace, hymns in Marathi and Gujarati, and three cheers for the Queen after the service.

New York Ncw Bombay Victoria Transvaal Africa

Churchill's Escape from Captivity in Boer War Pranks

The Morn ing Post reports Winston Spencer Churchill escaped from Pretoria captivity after hiding in a railway truck with sacks then riding a Delagoa Bay line goods train. He details evading guards, crossing bridges, and living on scarce food for five days before reaching Delagoa Bay territory. The dispatch dated Lourenzo Marques December 21 describes the arduous trek, danger from searchers, and determination to pursue continued war effort.

Pratoris Lospex Winston Spencer Churchill Morning Post Estcourt Lourenzo Marques Komatipoort Transvaal State Achool Pretoria Delagoa Bay Hing Middleburg Delagon

Mysterious Death Rumors Surround Local Heir

A crowned treasurer arrived from St Louis and was escorted to the family residence by delegations from Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and United Workmen. The suicide theory is discredited as the body’s discovery suggests foul play possibly. Dewey bear arrives in Washington amid fanfare from Bemidji supporters and is kept at the National Zoological Park until further notice.

Ooulty St. Louie Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias United Workmen Beily Dewey Washisaton Dewey Bear Bemidji Minn Washington National Zoological

Bark Founders Twelve Men Lost During Aurelon

Norroe Va Dec 24 The Noranmore a Johnson lint steamer arrived from Liverpool after a tempestuous voyage. Captain Richardson reports the ship foundering at ten after last Saturday's hurricane. Twelve suspected foreigners on a odd bark were sighted, a boat was swamped, another rescued the men who wore life jackets, then the bark vanished and sank with all hands.

Norroe Noranmore Liverpool Richardson Richardson Sa Noranmore'a

Edward C Hodges & Co Bankers Suspend Business

Edward C Hodges & Co bankers and brokers of 68 State Street Boston suspended business. The firm handled municipal bonds and was a member of the Boston New York Stock Exchanges and Chicago Board of Trade. Hodges blamed banks refusing to credit their United States winning shares as collateral. G G Dickson of Dickson Knowles named as assigner.

United States Mr. Hodges G. G. Dickson Dickson & Knowles

Attack on Subig Garrison by Insurgents

General Santa Ans led about 800 insurgents in a surprise attack on the Bubig garrison. Marines reinforced from Olongapo, Filipino forces driven back with several killed. No American casualties. Fortyseventh volunteers and Marines sent from Manila to reinforce Subig. Extraordinary precautions to prevent recurrence.

Averioas Garrino Pinos Masita Santa Ans Bubig Olongape Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry Manila Subig

International Packing opens Sioux City plant with 600 workers

The International Packing company started operations in Sioux City with about 600 workers and a daily capacity of 1000 hogs. By February 1 the plant aims to run at 9000 hogs 500 cattle and 500 sheep daily, with staffing rising to about 1500.

Bioux City International Packing Company Sioux City

Inter state freight classification appealed to attorney general

The interstate commerce commission will transmit to the U S attorney general a transcript of evidence from last week on freight classification changes. Shippers claim the testimony shows Sherman act violations and urge injunctions to stop the railroads from applying the new rates on January 1.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Attorney General of the United Commission

Rail lines meet to settle Chicago St Paul ties

General passenger agents of all lines in the Western Passenger association and four outside routes meet in Chicago to settle the Chicago St Paul state difficulties and to divide business. Wisconsin Central signals willingness to join if given fair share, reducing potential trouble in reaching agreement before adjournment.

Cicago Western Passenger Association Wisconsin Central Great Western Minneapolis St. Lowa Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul

Iowa Syndicate Plans Big Rice Venture in Texas

A Iowa syndicate led by D. B. Hard and A. H. McVey secured options on 1402 acres of Jefferson county rice land for 185000 and a 20 day option on another tract, totaling 14264 acres costing 225000. The group aims to form a Texas rice business with 500000 paid capital, plan to clean and grade on the farm, and move Iowa farmers to Texas as stockholders. A 5 percent certified check has been deposited.

Austix Tex Iowa D. B. Hard A. H. McVey Jefferson County Iowan Towa Texas

Isaacs Brothers Involved In Brutal Assault In Long Hollow

Winter 8 D. reports John and Ed Isaacs attacked Peter Wachedota and Michael Duggan in Long Hollow township, beating and choking them. Wachedota, left for dead, remains alive but death is feared.

John Ed Isaacs Peter Wachedots Michael Duggan Long Hollow Township Wachedota

Indictments in Sar gent county swindle case

The Sar gent county grand jury indicted 44 men charged with conspiracy in the pore tail swindle. Some indicted allegedly forged orders and signed the county clerk. Several indicted have left the country to avoid trial.

Milnoz N. D Sargent County Grand Jury

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Local Directory Wyippathy Great Britain Guggenheimer India Churchill Sullda A. W. Petterson Bark Founders Boston Blows City Hague G. de Weckherlin Netherlands Turkey Baron Gevers Bucharest Griggs Interstate Commerce Greenville Ind George Hancock Hancock Flandrean Jones Charles F. Price Oneida School Leslie E. Davis Flandrean Indian School Avilds Blake Hepged Branvon Emma Hilde Blake
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