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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
Mrs Sharkey and her two children Elima and Arthur were found at the Great Northern station after five days with only coffee to eat. A restaurant keeper provided food but they refused more. The mother, believed mentally unbalanced, is under county investigation.
A national conference discusses adopting uniform divorce laws amid wide state disparities. Some states recognize divorced couples as married or adulterous differently and treat children as legitimate variably. Critics urge federal action if states fail to harmonize statutes, citing absurd census anecdotes as examples.
Mr James D Hill addresses the Minneapolis real estate board urging sensible land care and diversification to secure long term wealth for the northwest. He warns against soil fertility loss from grain farming and calls for crop rotation and stock raising while noting reluctance to finance further Great Northern improvements amid state inquiries.
The Dakota Farmer notes North Dakota has a 25 000 square mile lignite field with 800 mines producing over 1 200 000 tons in 1905 and a steady output rise. It describes widespread use during last winter’s coal shortage and state buildings and settlers relying on lignite for heat.
In Kenmare William Staton was found guilty by a jury for refusing to recognize and care for his child born to Hulda Bertleson. The girl and Staton gave conflicting stories, with the mother corroborating parts of the girl’s account. Staton testified as the sole defense witness.
A Minnesota town reports a major burglary spree traced to a group moving through North Dakota. Detectives say three heavy gold pieces, tools, dynamite sticks, and a price list were recovered from the jewelry store theft. A Pinkerton investigation team moves to obtain extradition papers as the case unfolds.
The North Dakota Magazine notes winter climate readings for 1907 showing mild conditions. Data from October 15 to December 4 indicate temperatures rarely near zero, minimal wind and snowfall, and a generally pleasant season compared with California.
The Republican state central committee, chaired by Than Tera, will appoint delegates and issue the call for a state convention to select delegates for the national Republican convention in Chicago. The primary law gaps noted: conventions must be held and presidential electors chosen.
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