16 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1891
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches report a cold wave in Britain and storms across the U S. references to floods near Jesustown Pennsylvania and blizzards in southern Indiana and northern Kansas, plus political notes on Taft era issues and regional events across Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.
Reports describe the surrender of arms by the hostile Indians after discussions at the agency. Commanders note chief leaders agreed to disarm while some groups remain away from the reservation, with ongoing efforts to return and finalize terms. Observers cite movement of visiting chiefs and a council at the agency assessing progress.
Fragmentary report covers Thayer versus Boyd dispute over governorship and judge Cobb’s oral proceedings. Mentions potential five week postponement, vacating apartments, and ongoing legislative obstruction, amid broader political stalemate and citizen questions. Also brief notes on a murder incident at Tuscumbia Missouri with Fulkerson and a fatal shooting. Governor Bragg announces race status in Wisconsin.
Amid tensions, debates arise over using Native Americans as scouts on the reservation. The plan envisions 84 guards, with pay set, differing from existing Indians in service. Concerns focus on enlistment length, post service options, and potential shifts of Indian police roles. One woman injured in a roadway incident dies in hospital.
Reports from Indian reservations adjoining Rakhiviry describe widespread disgust with the Messiah and a halt to dances amid tensions. Authorities note disruptions and calls for order as communities react to religious and cultural pressures.
The Australian champion Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Jack Dempsey in the thirteenth round at New Orleans under Queensberry rules. The bout drew a large crowd including prominent city figures and officials. Referee Alexander Brewster ruled Fitzsimmons the winner amid a fierce exchange with Dempsey, who showed resilience with multiple knockdowns and clinches throughout the late rounds.
A three farmer bloc in the Illinois General Assembly intends to back Palmer over the Democratic standard, denouncing government money as mere gold and silver. They warn a Palmer loss could reshape party support and threaten the Republican balance as the legislative session advances.
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