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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
7
The John M Smyth Co sol ves the gift problem by offering six thousand guns at 2 65 each making them affordable for all. The ad promises a thoroughly reliable brim and urges readers to see the catalogue elsewhere in the paper.
A disjointed excerpt features odd phrases about a hospital, a Hornet, insurance refusals, and stray dialogue. It reads as an OCR damaged collage mixing ads, personal names, and stray quotes without clear narrative or context.
A humorous exchange shows a young lady scolding her ewailt brother not to touch Mr. Rorum s hat. She says he might break it and that he will want it soon, reflecting a light domestic moment from the paper.
Fragment from a congressional text discussing the Hawaii annexation transition and the intent to establish a territorial government under the U S constitution. It covers selection of officers, federal court prospects, and the need for compliant territorial procedures and appellate processes.
A historical call argues Alaska requires immediate legislative relief to establish a functioning civil government. It notes existing laws are outdated for a growing population and scattered settlements, urging creation of multiple judicial districts, additional judges, district attorneys, and local authorities to control police, fire, health, and schools.
Discussion urges a temporary governmental framework for Porto Rico citing Alaska precedent, federal jurisdiction, and urgent needs in justice, public lands, harbors, immigration, tariffs, post offices, patents, and education. Proposes federal courts, local charters, and immediate congressional action to regulate trade and markets post hurricane impact.
The 14th of December marks the hundredth anniversary of Washington’s desk and the republic’s enduring standard of character. The watchful influence of Hin County’s guardian is hoped to grow stronger, guiding a century of public service and duty. Presenting to Congress are opportunities and burdens to increase responsibility toward the people. The nation must seek justice for the poor and protect infants under rightful care, pledging gratitude to God for blessings and a steadfast future.
Hongkong dispatch reports Aguinaldo willing to surrender if Consul Wildman accepts him in Manila. Filipino junta advised mercy from the Americans, while fighting continues elsewhere with heavy losses on both sides. Aguinaldo’s mother voices hope for peace and notes hardships for families and women.
Senator Monroe I. Hayward, 59, longtime Nebraska City resident and Civil War veteran, dies at 6 20 yesterday morning after paralysis struck soon after a political speech. He had filed as a candidate in prior races and leaves a widow and two sons.
In Odessa a near Kearney couple report a mysterious death scene. Lane is accused of killing Mrs Densmore then dying by suicide, possible poison by Mrs Densmore. Lane and Densmore families shared a double house. Mrs Densmore is believed poisoned, Lane shot through the head.
Vienna Ter 7 The committees on paragraph 14 voted 20 to 12 to eliminate it from the constitution. Denver Colo Dec 7 Thomas M Gorton of Oilsity died from injuries suffered in the Denver and Rio Grande wreck near English bringing total dead to seven. Chicago Ill Dec 7 A verdict of 3500 was awarded Jamies Davis against Chicago Edison Co for a neck injury from a fall at work. he wears a leather collar.
Chicago December 7 Mrs So Van Prang found guilty of larceny with aid of another woman in stealing 1460 from W C Duncan of Portland Oregon. Mrs Van Prang wife of a well known politician.
Three caucuses held by Republican Democratic and Independent senators considered reorganizing the Senate committees. Senator Allison to form a nine member committee to confer with opposition. Hale proposed two commissions covering insular possessions. Lodge suggested Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines bodies. Conference to committee on committees. Democratic caucus named Jones of Arkansas to chair the equends with power to appoint a committee. Pettigrew named to minority committee on committees. Attended by all silver Republicans and Populist senators, eight present.
Speaker Henderson plans to announce committee assignments before adjournment for Christmas. Expected vacancies include Ways and Means, Judiciary, Commerce, Rivers and Harbors, Foreign Affairs, and Military Affairs with several Republican and Democrat transitions. Moody, McCall, Littlefield, and Willan Aldon Sith are named as prominent candidates for Ways and Means and related slots.
The Kentucky state board of election commissioners, acting as a canvassing board, finished its work and will reconvene as a contesting board to hear eleven county contest cases. The central question is whether the board may look beyond certified returns to determine the governor’s election, with results potentially reshaping the next administration. Governor Bradley denied bringing soldiers into Frankfort, calling the report false.
A blaze at the New York Hotel Meriborough caused a brief scare among guests as a roof fire sent several people, including an elderly invalid woman, down stairs. No injuries reported. Damage estimated around 46.44 or more dollars, with water pouring onto the sea. The fire began in a structure under construction on the roof for a humbry.
New York dispatch cites J. G. Jobson of the Democratic executive committee as saying New York will push strong actions at the Democratic national convention. The piece notes alleged Kurdish revenge for a prior incursion by Armenians into the Alashgerd district, with Kost village reported as pillaged and up to 300 inhabitants affected.
The British steamer Hupoh, Captain Quail, from Hongkous, foundered in latitude L north Tongiinde T17 east. The crew except for the Chinese members were saved.
Bakerstiel Cal Dee reports a Kern County Land Company employee Mill ien murdered his wife and six year old child yesterday and then killed himself. No cause is known.
A Western visitor to his Eastern cousin learns a humorous family tale about arithmetic with a gun. The cousin reveals a pointed teaching method using a ramrod and a misdirected lesson, ending with a playful cultural contrast.
The text advertises permanent cure claims for fits in a fragmentary ad for Dr. Kline's Great Narra Remedy. It mentions a price and an address in Philadelphia and references a bed and bottle product in a garbled line. The piece also includes a separate humorous quote about theological debates in a church.
A chaotic Chicago News excerpt extols Laxative Bromo Quinetone as a grip cure with E W Groves signature on each box. The dialogue jokes about Thinkman’s long hair and May hair locks, noting silver locks protect valuable ideas.
Silas Whitle foresees an approaching hard winter while Druier questions coal supply. Whitle warns county jail is filling with tramps as the weather turns severe.
A collage of vintage quips and scenes from newspapers including the New York Press, New Orleans Times-Democrat, and Life. The excerpts feature sly banter about grooming, hats, and social expects, with a wartime tone and jokes on marriage, money, and manners.
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