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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
2
Public schools begin the fall term with full attendance and a large preenrollment ahead of last year. Superintendent Moore expects a notable rise in enrollment, with many new and returning pupils, new teachers appointed, and books being updated to raise study standards.
Albert Sorlle, a young claim holder near Langdon, was badly wounded when a gun misfired while he rode in a cart. Neighbor John Solberg transported him to town in under ninety minutes as doctors performed an emergency amputation above the shoulder after massive blood loss.
At the Fargo meeting of the fusion state executive committee the withdrawal of J. F. Williams of Grand Forks as secretary of state candidate was read and accepted. No filling plan decided, but a Grand Forks county man is likely to be nominated, possibly John J. Stampen if he accepts. Stampen, former register of deeds, now in life insurance, is expected to accept. Campaign to open about Sept. 15 with plans discussed.
The report records the opening and the programme of the Rampalen as presented by those Tommiltes members who attended the meeting, noting the sequence of items and speakers and the order of events for the session.
The Richland County Gazette reports M Johnson of Dwight must resign as postmaster to serve as a presidential elector. He is nominated by the Grand Forks convention and would hold an office of trust and profit, making him ineligible while in post, prompting a vacancy for the state central committee.
WASHBURN NOTES reports abundant wolves near Vine Lake. John Reuter killed a large cross buffalo wolf with a 600 yard rifle shot last week. His daughter Maud, returning from the post office four miles away, was followed for the distance by a savage looking old man with grinning teeth while mounted on a pony that stumbled and fell. Milas Maud warns her brothers will retrieve the mail in future. Ed Higbee and architect Van Horn visit Elbowoods on business, linking to Dakota Territory’s early draughtsman history. ROTATION OF CROPS covers college farm yields, with wheat and corn results under various practices, stressing thorough cultivation.
A Halifax official scam letter promises a reward for locating a supposed express package with bonds. The Mayville chief checked a C O D item for $10 at the depot and avoided the trap. The ploy has reached other towns and Canadian authorities are handling it. J B Lockhart is nominated for state senate by Fusionists at Fargo, with L Stavnhelm for the house.
A proposed constitutional amendment advances through the North Dakota Legislature. It details the governor and the board of pardon authority, composition, and procedures for remitting fines, pardons, reprieves, and commutations, excluding treason, with reporting requirements to the next legislative session.
The text outlines a proposed amendment to North Dakota’s constitution to have railroads and various utility companies assessed by the state board of equalization at actual value. It details allocation of assessed value to counties and districts based on miles or usage, and notes that portions of roadway used for non-railroad purposes revert to standard real property assessment.
Glasgow officials admit twelve genuine bubonic plague cases in the city hospital. A second hospital has opened and sixty suspects are under observation. Panic grips residents in poorer quarters as health measures intensify. L Staynhelm withdraws from the fusion slate as railroad commissioner candidate.
William E. Curtis reports from the Chicago Record that Dakota sentiment is doubtful for Bryan while McKinley gains in Colorado Idaho Utah and Wyoming. He notes shifts due to prosperity and Dingley tariffs and cites Oregon Washington and Wyoming margins. The piece also mentions a surge in patent applications for adding machine improvements.
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