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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
8
Bulging column of city items notes Miss Julia Connor teaches in Buffalo NY and Saint Patrick event tickets in demand. Post office at Fort Lincoln discontinued. mail now to Mandan. Local officials, court activity, weather shifts, and livestock trends populate a busy snapshot of Bismarck and area affairs.
Judge Winchester granted an alternative writ of mandamus to the mayor and city council after W. B. Fraser filed the petition. The writ, served on aldermen, sets a return for 2 p.m. today. The dispute centers on whether the election falls under the Australian ballot act or city charter under a recent amendment. The council had deemed the city exempt due to fewer than 300 legal voters listed on tax rolls. a postponement for further hearing was requested. News notes include bids for capitol addition work and social obituaries.
Mrs. F. R. Kent of Mandan was fatally shot when a hired man attempting to scare away supposed tramps discharged a shotgun in the doorway. The man surrendered, an inquest to follow, and Mr. Kent was away in Minneapolis. The incident left a husband and young son in mourning. A separate note mentions a LaMoure cruelty case and an Edgeley horse drive verdict.
The report details tests on Hocking Valley coal from Sims mine and Lehigh coal, measuring evaporated water per weight. It notes eastern coal costs and argues northern Pacific should favor our local fuels for economy. Dr William Williamson dies of acute pleurisy. he was a Chicago Mutual loan agent and former dentist.
A long list of officials and residents arrive or depart, including District Attorney Camp, Governor Shortridge, Inspector Clement, Indian Agent Ralph Hall, and many others moving through Jamestown, Fargo, and Dickinson with operas and court business noted.
Joseph Hare returns from Washington this morning Attorney Voss arrives from Mandan for court business Railroad Commissioner Rasmussen reaches Valley City this morning Buckton Arnica Salve touted as cure all for bruises sores ulcers and more at 25 cents per box Governor Shortridge hosts a party for Mr and Mrs Ashbrook visiting Larimore Progressive hearts singing music refreshment and a pleasant gathering Several named attendees listed A reading room discussion on enforcing laws and prohibition with Laura J Bisenhuth presenting Waste from neglected educational opportunities image of public meetings and debate details provided Free attendance noted Next Friday March 23 is the discussion and open forums for participants adjustments and scheduling included
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