15 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1886
Page
1
The report summarizes recurring cholera in Rome and a flood of political activity across Minnesota, South Dakota, and neighboring states. Notable items include candidate selections for clerks and sheriffs, strikes and labor disputes, railroad incidents, and the deaths of public figures such as Rear Admiral Nichols and Chief Justice Chase.
Report from Sabine Pass Texas says the town at the river mouth was entirely washed away by a Tuesday night storm. More than fifty people are feared dead from a town of about two hundred, with telegraph lines down and ships unable to land. Relief efforts are organized from Beaumont and Orange, Texas, amid extensive property damage and missing residents.
New York dispatch reports District Attorney Martine lamenting Sayles departure to Canada after bondsman transfers $25,000 bond. Montreal post notes three New York men, including Sayles, his brother, and ex-Alderman Kirk, lodging at the St Lawrence hotel under assumed names.
Parts Oct 12 report a surge in anti German sentiment and new journals backing a continental offensive. Gen Boulanger denies ties to the papers while controversial plans for a campaign are discussed by military critics. M Lockroy orders prosecutions of German toy boxes and maps.
Hon. Konle Nelson, Minnesota representative, was found floating unconscious in a lake near Alexandria after a fishing mishap. He regained consciousness after hospital care and reported losing balance and falling from a boat while reeling in a large pickerel. Doctors warned of lingering chill and possible complications, but he is resting at home and able to walk and talk.
The Indian conference at Lake Monoe, N. Y., Oct 4, discusses resolutions urging civil service reform and citizenship for Indians, praising President Cleveland’s actions on Crow reservation and land ejectments, and Dawes advocates self-supporting citizenship to resolve reservation issues and governance.
An unknown three masted schooner foundered about three miles off Port Connonsa in a southwest gale. The Booth and W. A. Moore saved four crew members clinging to spars. Captain Cook and one more man perished. The grain laden vessel was en route from Chicago to Buffalo when she disappeared.
Old switchmen of the Milwaukee and St Paul lines join the strike, forcing shutdowns on the Galaxy Northwestern Standard and Pettermilla. Minneapolis authorities pledge police protection as conferences fail to yield a raise, while St Paul crews hold back awaiting outcomes.
A Sully County probate judge, Pierre McCann, reportedly fled to Canada after allegedly misappropriating settlers’ funds. County commissioners declared the office vacant and appointed a replacement. Also, Wilmarth’s Bank in Astmasp, Wis, was robbed by two men who forced entry with revolvers, taking about 4000 before fleeing. Police and citizens search for the robbers as Quebec elections unfold amid the Riel issue.
The Presbyterian synod gathered in Jamestown with fifteen clergymen and three elders. Rev J G Mendenhall preached, Rev C B Austin was chosen moderator, and Rev N W Cary served as temporary clerk. Reports showed church growth and a plan to petition the legislature on divorce and marriage registration.
Oct 14 Richmond reporting balloting for executive board members after the general assembly. Ex officio members include the general secretary and general treasurer. Early results show Thomas John W. Hayes and others as elected for the coming year. Also mentions Hewitt’s nomination and other arts of the day.
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