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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
1
The Republican State Committee held a meeting in Grand Forks selecting Major White as their gubernatorial candidate. White was chosen to lead the ticket, with supporters praising his leadership and ties to the party.
Grand Forks Sept 26 republican state central committee met with most members present to approve Governor Fanchers withdrawal due to ill health and unanimously name Major Frank White of Valley City as governor nominee David Bartlett of Griggs county was named lieutenant governor and Henry Vick of Pembina county selected to stand if Gulack withdraws for presidential electors. The committee praised White as a vigorous campaigner with a strong Philippines record and seasoned statesman.
The University of North Dakota begins its sixteenth year with major improvements to the power house and furnaces. Lignite coal is now required by state law for heating, 1600 tons ordered. Dickinson fire tiles replace bricks, ash pits deepened for 12 hour full blast operation, and a new forced draft system captures combustion gases and warm room air. A Locke automatic regulator tunes the engine speed for efficient draft.
Report notes a claim that applying forced draft could cut fuel consumption by about 20 percent. Details of method or experimental basis are not provided, but the assertion highlights potential efficiency gains in combustion systems.
In Oakes a public clash between Ellsworth and Dan Lung ended with a gunshot wound to Ling’s right chest as Lung fired on a crosswalk near Klein and Sutmar. Ling is shot, doctor optimistic. Lung surrenders to Officer Hunter and will be examined once the state attorney arrives. Lung defends silence, while the feud's two year history is recalled through the couple’s troubled home life.
A long running domestic saga centers on Dan Lung and his wife Mrs Lung and her involvement with Dr Ellsworth. public gossip follows her dental studies and a runaway incident that left Mrs Lung with a sprained ankle. conflicts escalate to assaults, restraining attempts and street scenes drawing civic ire and threats of mob action against Ellsworth. Lang pursues separation while rumors of more defendants surface as Minister Wu’s appeal to Pettigrew draws attention to Chinese governance.
Gen John M Palmer a prominent Democrat and Civil War hero dies at his Springfield home at 7 am after chest pain overnight. Former Illinois governor and U S senator born Sept 1 1817 at Eagle Creek Kentucky, last public appearance as Democratic presidential candidate in 1990.
By mid September the gold standard banking features enacted last winter have operated for six months. Western agricultural states especially in the Northwest show a marked increase in banks with Iowa leading in new establishments. Across the region 414 applications approved, 212 banks organized, with capital totaling about 15 million for large banks and 80 million for smaller ones, plus 4.8 million in U S bonds deposited for currency.
Minot September 2 The senatorial contest in this district produced the nomination of Martin Jacobson over Hon. P P Lee in a fair and square race. Lee won the final result remains uncertain as reports differ.
States Attorney Johnson and other prominent republicans said Jacobson was backed by Mansfeld, Postmaster Frank, and party leaders. There were 101 votes polled in Ward County showing interest in the contest. After the flight, harmony reigned and Lee and his supporters pledged loyal support to Jacobson. Ned Palmer of Williston named nominee for representative, a civil engineer popular with locals.
Western state stockmen prepare for a repeat of the hard winter of 1886-87 with many cattle already culled. While last season's losses were severe, growers now hedge by storing hay and seeking affordable ground feed from the Northern Pacific to offset anticipated shortages.
Devils Lake North Dakota hosts the state W C T U convention with Miss Elizabeth Preston delivering a Paris informed address. Delegates recite verses to Miss Preston, the city welcomes the visitors, and Mayor Brown and others praise the organization’s growth. Dahl's advertises new boys' suits and prices.
Grand Forks reports show Republicans mobilizing statewide with committees polling every county. State headquarters organize itineraries for speakers as Col. Robinson notes Trail County strength and McHarg cites Stutsman County record majorities. Cowan expects Devils Lake region gains. McMillan confirms Cavalier County potential close win.
Advices from Iceland dated Sept 20 report a hurricane of 120 miles per hour sweeping the island last week. Houses and grass were carried away, twenty persons died, and many were injured.
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