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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
2
A mosaic of quick takes notes elections jokes and world signals. About New York vote humor on Mark Twain A Russian prison revolt and a Kishinev jail fire. mentions of Russia Brazil and China and a lionized king of Spain. Also references Stead Pocahontas and urban oddities with stray humor on diets and calendars.
A long Washington brief notes a senate rule barring flowers from the senate chamber, the Oregon battleship’s overhauls on return from the Asiatic station, and multiple diplomatic reshuffles including Edwin V. Morgan succeeding Squires in Havana. It also mentions cabinet retirement chatter about Hitchcock and VP Warner as potential Interior head choices, and ratifications of the Portsmouth treaty exchanged in Washington.
A Columbia University committee voted to abolish football as a recognized sport for students. The news item also notes assorted legal, corporate, and civic matters including a $250,000 transfer to Receiver George Wharton Pepper, and various mentions of individuals and institutions in unrelated contexts.
President orders an investigation into Standard Oil amid monopoly concerns. New York financiers speculate that Standard Oil would gain control of major insurance firms if the move succeeds.
New York financiers report a rumor that a 1 percent dissent backed by the president may push a federal investigation into the Standard Oil Company and allied interests. Roosevelt is said to oppose the company and may challenge its efforts to control large life insurance firms amid alleged rail and interstate business influence.
An extraordinary council meets at Yildiz palace to resolve the impasse over Macedonia financial control after ambassadors refuse to bend. Tevfik Pasha, the foreign minister, pressed the British ambassador Sir Nicholas R. O'Connor for a compromise preserving the sultan's dignity, but the envoy remained obdurate, insisting no change is possible.
Miss Blew Williams aged 101, once regarded as America's oldest spinner, died yesterday at the home of her nephew ex Representative O. A. Summers in Kokomo Indiana. She was born November 1 1814 in Connellsville Pennsylvania and moved to Indiana as a child.
Novice voters in Santiago and Puerto Princip reported smooth polls on December 3. Absolute order prevailed as polls closed without a disturbance, indicating orderly proceedings in the province during the election progress.
A major blaze in Arcadia Florida leveled most of the town's business district early today causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Firefighters fought the flames through the morning as shops and warehouses burned. No fatalities are reported and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
While duck shooting near Creek Lake three miles east of Triumph, William Eaforth was accidentally shot in the arm as he removed his gun from a buggy. The arm was amputated.
Nov 30 report from Grand Forks details a major fire that destroyed the railroad depot and its contents. The blaze caused extensive damage to buildings, records, and rolling stock, with investigations started into the cause and scope of the loss.
A Volin, South Dakota livery stable keeper named Olson lost both horses when they plunged from a Milwanee trestle near Mission Hill after a night nap. One horse died under a fast freight, the other died in a slough. Olson, left trapped, was rescued next morning nearly frozen and may lose a leg.
A Wisconsin elopement with George Barton and Gertie Corning led to a Sioux Falls license and ceremony by County Judge Bailey. Authorities pursued the couple, ages 16 and 21, amid a town’s excitement over the marriage and questions of legality.
A resident states that ten people from Milneis will settle on land miles northeast of Miller while another ten from Nabrakki plan to establish homes about twenty miles north, marking an organized influx of settlers to the region.
J E Johnson, weightmaster for state reports, is said to have drowned during last Tuesday's storm in Madelia Minnesota. His home was in Duluth and his mother wired his brother in Martella to come at once after learning of the tragedy.
Tow a City Dec 1 Two freight trains collided near Solon Johnson County injuries reported a man was severely burned. No other injuries. A passenger train plunged into the wreckage but mobility was hurt.
Daniel W McLaughlin dropped dead at his home in Anoka yesterday afternoon at five o'clock. He was 74 and had been active in the timber business. He leaves a widow and one son, who resides in Fernwood, Louisiana. He had lived in Anoka since 1855 and was known in local circles.
Delia Derrett of St Paul and Mrs John Padden of Eris Prairie endured a fer rying misadventure during a furious snowstorm a few miles east of the city. They lost their way and spent the night under a straw stake in an open field while their horses led the way.
The Coal and Tran National Bank of New York is named reserve agent for the National Bank of Commerce in Minneapolis. Olaf Be Howy appointed portmaster at Downer Clay County Minn, replacing John C. Scim, who resigned.
A weather authority states the sudden rise in temperature will be brief and the mercury will likely drop to about ten degrees above zero today.
John A Martin, a pioneer of Iowa Falls and longtime county figure, died at his home after a period of illness. Born in Bradford, N Y, he spent many years in public service and in the community.
Rosemount resident Michael Judd, a pioneer farmer, died early this morning in a fatal accident at the Rock Island railway crossing in St Paul. Local authorities investigate the scene and determine circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
In Washington on November 40 reports say Stillings was sworn in as the first official act, appointing Oscar as foreman of printing and reappointing H. T. Bryan as clerk. A New York meeting notes focus on Columbia University committee and organizational needs.
The Umbria endured a perilous 36 hours of endurance, facing despair but the ship survived thanks to the captain’s cool resolve and calm leadership.
In a fierce Great Lakes gale the steamer Umbria struggled through towering seas after losing her pilot house and wheel. A crew of courageous sailors fought the elements to bring the vessel to harbor, saving the ship and themselves from doom as wrecks littered Lake Superior.
Washington reports the monthly debt statement shows the public debt minus cash in the treasury at November 30, 190K totaling 99,752,831 dollars. This marks a decrease of 12,893,204 dollars from the previous month.
San Juan reports Lawrence H. Grahame of New York, named commissioner of the Interior for Porto Rico on November 2, arrived to assume duties. He starts work amid official ceremonies and United States administration in the island territory.
Ottawa reports the dominion and Quebec governments send a party to survey the Hamilton River coast in Labrador to assess potential timber cutting under a lease. The operation aims to determine if timber can be cubed for Candle territory under applicable laws.
The Louisiana state board of health led by Dr Edmund London has resigned en masse. The move came after Gov Blanchard pressed for a full investigation into how yellow fever entered the state and who is responsible, including his appeal to Orleans Parish’s grand jury to investigate.
Annapolis Md Dec 3 The court martial in the Midshipman Miner Meriweller Jr manslaughter case completed its work and adjourned late yesterday. No findings were released and the record will be sent to the Navy Department for review with a verdict announced from there.
Silver quotes rise to 65 cents per ounce as brokers cite strong demand and limited supply. Market strength reflects both legitimate business needs and speculative interest, with prices marking the highest point since 1896 and up from 60 cents two months ago.
Markets across St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago and South St Paul show mixed grain prices and livestock values. Wheat Nor Northern No 1 and No 2 bid varied from 82 48 to 30 48 cents with several stations noting No 1 hard and No 3 red bids. Cattle and hog prices ranged in the 2 50 to 6 range with feeders steers and yearling lambs listed at multiple levels. Overall activity reflects a broad fall trading pattern with regional discrepancies in bid levels and supply dynamics.
The mint director reports November 1905 coinage at 7,447,210 dollars. Gold coinage 3,447,210 dollars, gold 2,348,000. silver 826,001. minor coins 272,910. Additional orders included 700,000 pieces for Costa Rica and 24,000 for the Philippine Islands.
Town City December 2 reports Howard Murray a house mover fell twenty feet from a house and died an hour later Three other persons also fell but escaped injury due to a broken guy rope The incident occurred during demolition at Frontline Forte Fredrikshild Norway fortification project under treaty with Sweden.
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