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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
7
The daily notes a well attended closing at the high school with special effort by a teacher to ensure success. Rooms were decorated with student and teacher artwork, especially Room 6 with rose paintings. Programs varied across rooms, featuring music, recitations, and dialogues, drawing crowded entrances and some standing attendees.
North Dakota notes report Judge Winchester imposes a three year and three month penitentiary term for Ed Roberts after a jury petition for clemency. The case involves appeals from a justice court, a district clerk transcript timeline, and debate over jurisdiction. Local officials including the mayor and county commissioners signed a mercy petition.
The three graduates of Bismarck High School received diplomas in a crowded Methodist church ceremony filled with music, poetry, and speeches. Ralph Ward spoke on the "Cause of Struggle" and Miss Rosais Wallioner delivered a notable solo and essay, with Miss Maude Robinson Tollwall, Miss Colin Conway, and others contributing in a strong program. Adjourned city and county business followed, including tax and road work decisions. The issue notes a local marriage between William Wilton and E Mabel Marsh.
On Samoa in 1885 1889 reports describe Tama ren and his followers contesting the throne of Samoa Thone and clashing with Matassa and allied forces. American residents fear for their property and the flag as German and British interests back different sides. A U S captain warns rebels to leave the area and fighting continues around Apia with burning skirmishes and troops deployed.
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