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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
7
A broad wave of conflicts erupts across Illinois suburbs and cities. Authorities report clashes, protests, and scattered injuries as residents respond to ongoing tensions. Local leaders urge calm while coordinating responses with state agencies and police departments.
April 4 report from Chicago notes nationwide vote looming on wet or dry in nearly 2000 cities and towns. Springfield leads with 14,000 polls. clergy, women, and children campaign actively while business suffers amid tearful divisions. Prohibition advocates bring in outside speakers as groups clash and posters warn of saloon closures.
Alonzo W. Wilson, chairman of the Prohibition state committee, issues a positive report on organized temperance efforts in Springfield and other towns. He predicts that five in every five cities will go dry, with the outlook strongest in smaller communities. Supporters are described as united, hopeful, and enthusiastic across the state.
A Towner North Dakota item reports a school teacher lodging editorial pretensions while local officials vie for offices. A pesthouse door bears signs for scarlet fever and diphtheria, though insiders say only one small schoolteacher is present and doctors dispute the disease. The piece notes humor in editors’ neglect of events at hand.
In Mexico City representatives of chartered banks from across the republic convened to reject Minister of Finance Limanter's plan for a government bank to provide long term loan funding. The proposal, long under study, gained urgency amid financial stringency and Congress is expected to authorize the bank this session.
The intercollegiate individual swimming championships unfold this evening in Princeton University’s natatorium. Represented schools include Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania and the College of the City of New York, with their fastest swimmers competing for top honors.
In Devils Lake North Dakota on April 4 Judge Henry heard the assault and battery case of Amel Beecher versus Wm McNamee. Beecher claimed a stick struck him. McNamee admitted the strike. Evidence showed a small stick and provocation. The court ruled for Beecher after disputes over an ax loan and its return led to further violence.
The second Annual Show of the Automobile Dealers' Association of Pittsburg opened today at Duquesne Garden and runs through the coming week. The hall is filled with premier motor cars and a wide display of automobile sundries and accessories from top exhibitors.
New York April 3 The season’s neckwear is the daintiest and most elaborate in months with hand embroidery lace and fine braid. Bows vary from small to very large in net and lace, worn with wide decorative wraps and long coats in heavier silks. Floating capes and tailored coats mix with sheer blouses, lingerie silks, and delicate sleeves, as fashion leans to white embroidery on hats and coordinated trims.
The enlarged Carrington Methodist church in North Dakota was dedicated last Sunday. A new three manual pipe organ was installed and over 3500 dollars was raised, surpassing the goal by 500. Dr. B P Robertson of Wesley College led the services as organist Mrs A H Dodsley of Fargo presided at the organ.
North Dakota Bankers Association executive council, chaired by J. L. Cashel, fixed July 16 and 17 in Bismarck for the next annual convention. Members Batcheller Rasmussen Hangon Hollister and MacFadden were present and committees were tentatively appointed. Secretary MacFadden was authorized to go to Washington to testify on federal grain inspection before the Senate Agriculture Committee, per Senator McCumber's request.
Chicago April 4 The government action against Standard Oil Company of Indiana for accepting concessions from the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad on oil shipments from Whiting to Evansville is docketed for trial next Monday in U S district court. The case, larger than the Chicago and Alton matter, carries 2124 counts with a possible maximum fine of 42480000.
Grand Forks Evening Press announces its cessation with the Tuesday issue after earlier Feb notic e. Democrats statewide did not fund the paper as hoped and the future is unclear. The plant may be offered for sale and shipped elsewhere. The Press, established 1870, has endured many managements and fortunes.
The North Nebraska Teachers' association began its twenty second annual meeting in Norfolk Nebraska with strong attendance and an excellent program. Inspector W H Clemons of Fremont delivered the annual address at the morning general session in the auditorium. Department meetings followed in the afternoon and the convention continues through Saturday.
Auctioneer Shupe suffered a facial injury after falling from a hay load and hitting his cheek on a horse’s hind leg. He summoned a physician from Cando and was treated. Despite the fracture, he expects no lasting complications and expresses relief at surviving without worse injuries.
A Williston North Dakota gathering of water users and local landowners discussed selling land under the irrigation project to eastern buyers via published lists. Immigration agent Max Ross urged listing lands for sale with prices to attract settlers and enable 40 to 80 acre farms, while Chief Engineer Storrs and Director Newell backed advertising to boost farming, settlement, and Williston’s growth.
Residents near the gas works reported a strange woman behaving oddly. Captain Dahlgren and Officer Coleman found her trackable at the gun lake, arrested her at 1:20, and jailed her as Mrs. Gilbertson. She claimed to be from Madison South Dakota and held a Spokane to Madison ticket. Conductor tried to keep her on No 4 of the Northern Pacific but failed. In separate item, Straus travels to Georgia for Savannah banquet.
Miss Belle Howard, daughter of Mrs. C. W. Howard, married Assistant Surgeon Reynolds Hayden, U. S. N., son of Commodore EK E. Hayden, U. S. N. The ceremony was private with only relatives and a few close friends due to the recent death of the bride’s father.
Heard in Dixie Jackson Mississippi notes the Cotton States league begins its season with 120 games ending August 19. Opening day matchups include Monroe at Vicksburg Columbus at Meridian and Gulfport at Jackson. Fargo North Carolina reports J T Larsen abandonment case adjourned to next Tuesday as both sides seek evidence from South Dakota with attorney Tilly to defend and Richardson prosecuting.
Paris reports the transfer of Emile Zola’s body to the Pantheon postponed from today to June after Mme Zola requested delays. She argued the tomb was not prepared to receive the remains and feared profanation. The decision follows a cabinet decree and cites historical caution with Victor Hugo’s prior delay.
Allihty Georgia hosts a major conference to regulate child labor with prominent educators, governors, and reformers. Delegates including Roosevelts, Taft, Gibbons, Tillman, and Hoke Smith gather to discuss uniform state laws, compulsory education, and protections for working children, outlining a two day program of papers and addresses on education, inspection, and the social costs of child labor.
In Bowdon Wells county four men were arrested for allegedly stealing a valuable horse. During jail transfer one escaped and boarded a westbound train at Medina. Sherri Wasser of Stutsman county identified the fugitive in Jamestown and the man was recaptured and jailed.
Distinguished educators were prominent in New Orleans as the International Kindergarten Union closed its convention. The Louisiana State Teachers Association opened its annual meeting with statewide attendance and will stay in session through the week. The Louisiana School Board Association also began its annual session concurrently.
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