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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1891
Page
3
A dramatic medical bulletin states Sir John MacDonald has transferred a relapse and remains conscious but unable to speak. Ottawa reports the prime minister's critical condition prompting immediate adjournment as ministers gather in reaction across political circles.
A bulletin read by Abbitt from Dr Powell states Sir John McDonald was sinking and that he would be buried in Ottawa. the afternoon update notes he had left directions in his will.
The trial of Plenty Horses ends with acquittal after defense seeks Captain Llewellyn testimony to prove Casey’s death occurred under a state of normal war. Judge cites court opinion amid defense and prosecution debate. Whits Moon, the Cheyenne scout, lies in peril after a self inflicted neck wound.
A fire at 2 p.m. ravaged Wahpeton and nearby yards costing about $100,000. It started in W. A. Sealy & Co warehouse and wind spread flames to the People's Bank, Western Union office, and two-story business blocks. Heavy losses hit Dana & Thompson Duluth machinery, grain, and fuel interests. Insurance reported at $14,000 across several companies.
A May 28 report notes old miners across plant towns face widespread refusals and a growing blacklist. Men drift from plant to plant with no work, losing credit and supplies as hundreds of families head toward hardship.
An interview reveals Belle Bilton in line to inherit as Countess Clancarty after the Earl’s death. She is under contract to perform in London for a year. Husband Viscount Dunlo’s heiress status may trigger a hefty forfeit if she breaches the agreement. The story notes denial of financial distress claims and anticipates a fair income from the late Earl’s estate.
Northwestern National bank suffered a fire at its thres story area, valued around 50,000 dollars, with adjacent damage to Kearney & Boyer grocery and crockery firms from flames and water. Also reported are international dispatches from Mexico and several local incidents including a double tragedy of two youths and a major Brooklyn fire at a cereal plant in New York.
A meeting of the world war ceremonies committee stated that Colorado California North Dakota Minnesota Kansas Wisconsin Buchana Ohio and Pennylvania will attend the dedication ceremonies in October 182. The committee decided on a mystery display and future parade plans. The plan drops the T. Lea tribute for soldiers of the north and south, and no special reunion feature. Both blue and gray veterans will be welcomed and treated.
Cnarrascond Tennessee May 80 Ohio tribute to the Andrews raiders funded by the state legislature was unveiled in the national cemetery this afternoon. Judge Thad deue A Minshall led remarks as Es-Governor oraker delivered the principal address. An eight year old Mardon L. Ross of Christiansburg Ohio unveiled the monument, nephew of Marion A. Ron a survivor of the Raiders. Minor addresses followed.
Heavy showers linger tonight across South Dakota with one of the season's heaviest rains reported near Washington and Broadland. The Jim River valley, Elkton, Iroquois and Howden areas saw especially heavy rainfall, while the south and east counties experienced a lighter, scattered shower this afternoon, per division Chicago Northwestern headquarters reports.
From Cuiead on May 27 the dwarf Draill who left New York April 38 aiming to walk to San Francisco in three months arrived in Chicago in fair trim. He is to receive 1000 from the New York World and the Polten Gazette if he succeeds. He planned to rest here until morning then resume his long journey westward.
Jim Corbett plans a fight with Tackeon but will delay until he learns the result of Slavin Killain Sight. The piece notes three laborers killed and two injured by a collapsing wall on South China Minato in May.
A violent mob of several hundred accosted George F. Woolston manager of the Butte railway and cable lines and escorted him to the county jail amid brickbats and shouting Lynch him. The crowd blocked streets and conflicting reports blamed a contemptible pretense as Woolston and Conchastor Boyle clashed on a car leaving Boyle fatally injured after a fall. Bail was later posted for Woolston.
A band of thirty brigands derailed the eastern express between this city and Adrianople. They captured four passengers including a Berlin banker and Bavarian landowner. They looted the cars and seized engines, moving toward the mountains with hostages. ransom of 40000 dollars demanded. German envoy authorized funds.
The election shows Republicans backing the Harrison ticket while Democrats field a full slate of eleven judges in various counties. Across the state precincts such as Jacksonville and Jerseyville voted Democratic amid scattered Republican strength.
In a tense Commons session MPs listened as Smith outlined a proposal to prohibit catching at Behring Sea waters for one year until a formal order concedes to ban, while ministers awaited final Washington responses and the press of lobbies disrupted proceedings. Lords touch on Newfoundland and foreign policy with conservative hesitancy. Meanwhile Naval matters and Mrs O’Shea’s upcoming registrar appointment stir political chatter.
The eight member commission from South Dakota to represent the state at the World's Fair was chosen to advance the exhibit. They will seek a special legislative session to secure funding, with plans to raise remaining funds via subscription if the legislature does not appropriate the full amount. The governor and many state officials attended the meeting.
In Lanstsa Michigan on Memorial Day a float built on a platform with women representing states of the union caused a frightened run when Wik Hardy toppled onto the platform. Hardy suffered a badly smashed ankle and other injuries noted as severe bruises while about fifteen women were slightly bruised.
Fragmented report covers several incidents: Judge Breckenridge of St Lusis collapsed and died of heart disease during a committee meeting. Peter Hart, known glycerine shooter, killed by an explosion while exploring a bore on Burrisburg run. A storm in S. D. floods Main Street basements. a steamer from New Hebrides reports brutality in Marsursuims with 600 natives killed and cannibalism cited in aftermath.
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