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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
Reports from December describe heavy Boer fire and British missteps at Stormberg. Gatacre’s troops suffered a costly retreat amid misreported scouting leading to high casualties and many prisoners. Censorship delayed fuller dispatches as British plans for Cape invasion faced further setback.
The New Orleans arrived at Singapore yesterday, three days behind Brooklyn, en route to Manila. The vessel’s late arrival nudges timing for the Pacific leg of its journey as military or trade traffic continues in wartime Manila area.
Otous A Blixt, sentenced to life for Catherine Ging murder and found to be a tool of Harry Hayward, asks the state pardoning board for clemency. He claims lack of guilt and drugging by Hayward, arguing the deed was Hayward’s before Blixt knew of it, with no new evidence offered.
Two young men, Henry Theser and another companion, attempting to cross the Lewis river ice, broke through and drowned. A third person, BH King, and Stickney were rescued. The victims, formerly from near Glencoe and Rees Valle, were unmarried and about to turn twenty. A separate item notes a family losing three children to diphtheria, including an eleven year old son.
Reports from Caledonia Minnesota and surrounding areas describe a severe winter storm with up to eighteen inches of snow and drifting, forcing business closures and transport delays. In Grundy County a pupil clashed with a principal over seating, drawing a knife and wounding the administrator. A farmer near Ellsworth Wisconsin was found dead on a road, with evidence suggesting murder. In Tacoma Washington workers at area foundries voted to return to work while awaiting a settlement of grievances.
In Winona Minnesota Dee 18 a special lective reports city inquiry into the sale of drugs by unauthorized persons. Stryker rounds up one suspect. proceedings proceed with penalties. Decny Duck Imitates Life describes a crook in Croakeran Minnesota touting a decoy duck with live-bird calls. Eastern Credlitura creditors in Sioux Falls adjourned, awaiting North Western Tack ing company reorganization on Jan 12 to include Eastern claimants. In Wionipeg Regina reports three stall boys at barracks died, Constable Saunders’ wife narrowly saved herself amid the rescue effort.
Burts Mouti aged seventeen was sentenced to the Industrial school for breaking into Northwestern cents and stealing merchandise after pleading guilty in La Crocce Wisconsin on December 18.
Montgomery Minnesota December 18 Dr Dunesmoor of Minneapolis as stated by Dr White amputated Willie Richter s right leg last week The boy was accidentally shot on Thanksgiving Killed by Playmate Armour 8 D December 13 Warve Ward only son of Dr J W Ward of this place was killed by accidental discharge of a rifle in the hands of a playmate
Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, head of Aguinaldo’s bodyguard, was killed near Corvantes on Dec 3, after a four hour fight that left seventy Filipino dead or wounded and American losses at two killed and six wounded. Maj. Marek pursued Aguinaldo’s forces, and Gen. Alejandrino reportedly surrendered to Gen. Mavarithin amid rumors of further movements. A 400 insurgent force attacked a Sixteenth Cavalry wagon train near Batuga, yielding eight Filipino deaths and one capture as fighting continued around Vigan and Manila.
A suit filed in Kansas City seeks $110,000 in damages over alleged alienation of affections by Dr. W S Wood, president of the National Bank of Commerce, from his daughter Mrs Griscom. Arthur Griscom, his son in law, seeks $10,000 more for breach of contract claiming promised monthly support of $100. The couple reportedly wed in New York on May 1, 1805.
After a major bicycle race at Madison Square Garden, Frederick Slater of Rahway New Jersey was shot in a lower box by Arthur Rosser a nineteen year old medical student from New York City. The quarrel over a wager on the race led to the fatal shooting and Slater was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment.
Danish government proposes selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The offer was presented to the state department with Danish approval and is under consideration. The American embassy in London is negotiating. The asking price is 3 million dollars.
A blaze starting in a dry goods store in Angnata, Georgia, around 2 AM destroyed a four hour span and leveled two whole blocks of the business district. Damage is estimated near 1 million dollars and many believed there were no casualties, though details remain unclear.
Rehabilitation efforts intensify as supporters target Ceranski, the Rennes witness, claiming false testimony under duress. Dreyfus, Mathion, and Dreyfusard papers press for acquittal while Cornyski adds purported new facts amid ministry push for general amnesty to erase the affair. Senate factions remain split, with a fighting chance for Dreyfusards.
Ex-sheriff Baxter and a posse captured two would be burglars at Rinwle School House four miles northeast of Pawnee after a forced door entry. The suspects were brought before Justice Galven and held to the grand jury in Pawnee County with bond set at 100 dollars. Seven gold rings a necklace and several diamond pins were recovered during the search.
Paris reports the Narval submarine conducted fresh trials at Cherbourg with high satisfaction. Admiralty officials deny any plan by Britain to buy the Holland patents. Kaperta notes French submarines are considered vastly superior to American craft.
Chicago December 2 Professor Hough of Fort Dearborn Observatory Northwestern University reports Tai-Taurie 14 a double star. The companion is ninth magnitude and was found during an occultation observation. The discovery is registered with the astronomical society as Hough claims the most double stars registered by any astronomer.
Arnold Tue Sehinit cashier of the Internal Revenue Department in New Charra St Louis, rearrested on charge of respondent shortage in his accounts of FLAK. Bail set at 5,000, unable to furnish, Kompelt to jail. Shortage may total up to 40,000.
Westminster Gazette reports Sir Weetman Dickinson Pearson MP for Colchester and head of Tuargon & Son, Hiniled, contractors for phile works, completed negotiations with the Mexican government to take over the Tehuantepec railroad on a fifty year lease. Planned reconstruction covers valleys and harbors at each end with harbor costs estimated at 10 million dollars.
In Corbin Kentucky on December 12 towns came under military protection after the killing of Deputy Marshal Henry Halford. A saloon fight led to arrests of Lloyd and Id Chadwell. Their younger brother is said to be ringleader. he interfered when the officer attempted arrest. Further violence is feared.
Detroit sails from Detroit for Santa Meera on the Colombian coast near Carthagena amid unsettled conditions in eastern Colombia. Reports say an American warship is needed as the region remains threatening.
Senator Burrowk of Michigan presented yesterday a petition asking the president to appoint a special officer to settle the difficulty between Great Britain and the two Boer republics. The petition was signed by a large Dutch American committee in Michigan.
In Washington on December 12 the currency bill debate opened in the House with Mr. Dolliver delivering a heartrending defense of the gold standard era. Supporters like Mr. Armond and Mr. Mecklen pressed the Republican line while Mr. Bryan and Democrats argued against the reform as the Senate heard Mr. Mison’s appeal for sympathy with the South African republic amid Britain’s war. No further business was transacted as the session adjourned early.
Cheyenne police report an ex Express Company messenger, Neptune, arrested on charges of robbing the local press office. Chief Detective Canada and Denver secret service agents pursue the case, Neptune denies the charges and vows to contest them. Authorities searched his home for stolen funds with no success to date.
A Prinkfort dispatch notes minor Democratic candidates for the Mercer Wil Winky ticket facing possible contest before the state board of elections. The uncertainty centers on certificates issued to Republicans and a pending decision by a contest board. Advisors discuss bringing a contest before the legislature with Senator Gaeble and Mr Beckhau.
Washington issued an order appropriating a large sum of island revenue to cover expenses for a Cuba exhibit at the next year’s Paris exposition. Senor Quesada to direct the exhibit under a special commission without pay, with limited expenses. A citizen from each province to collect and arrange the display, at expense only. Ricardo Alberting named secretary to the committee at a $250 monthly rate.
Detectives arrest Olmier W. of Newark with U S Marshal Gar side and officials, jailed on $5,000 bail. Accused of mail swindling linked to a Franklin syndicate and a network including Realty Corporated and Realty Loan firms. Fifty complaints alleged with more possible, victims nationwide across classes.
Stolen church items valued around 12000 dollars were recovered at Malate as United States troops secured the area. The Zealandia carried the body of Captain Hyd McGrath. A court martial exonerated Captain Chris while suspending a pilot for life for charges related to the Morgan ship losses.
Fragmented, unclear text appears to reference a report to the West Indies and a Danish West Indies sale claim. Mentions government, no state department authorization, and a contradiction about Denmark offering the Danish West Indies. The source is garbled with several unreadable phrases and missing details.
In Philadelphia a gathering of anti Quay forces, led by M. S Quay opponents, denounces current affairs as unduly harming Republican principles. They pledge to contest his leadership and demand public support for their corrective action. The article notes counterfeiting arrests and related legal actions with unspecified names and dates.
A teerdite explexion near a mining or milling operation east of here injured multiple workers. Eight miles away a man named Charles Austie of Tat hoe died from his injuries while others, including a Waterman and Vy, are hospitalized. The cause remains unknown.
A weathered note found on Nagmem Beach near Powe Colbarie Ont recounts Capt McClory’s note in a sinking ship incident. Separate records mention a fraudulent claim regarding Low Abt Silver Mining against Mexico and a boxing bout in Detroit where Supples defeated Baillio Sanehex. The report also notes naval figures and Admiral Dewey in a brief, scattered compilation of events.
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