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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
New York May 13 Jim Jeffries retained the heavyweight title by knocking out Jim Corbett in the twenty third round after a ferocious exchange. Corbett fought valiantly with perfect defense yet could not withstand the final left jab as Jeffries delivered a decisive punch to seal the victory.
In New York a brutal heavyweight bout sees Corbett outperforming Jeffries at several points though both fighters endure heavy punishment. Corbett, praised for defense and stamina, falls to defeat as Jeffries dominates later rounds. Crowd shows sympathy for Corbett’s valiant performance and respect for both fighters in a fast, orderly contest. In Philadelphia Joe Walcott outclasses Jack Bonner in a six round tie, Bonner unable to threaten the Boston contender.
Union recognizes settlement with Suburban Railway officials and workers ending a ten day strike. Transit company talks collapsed briefly but optimism stays for broader accord. Suburban ran normally while Transit saw demonstrations and ongoing tension.
The U S Supreme Court issued opinions on inheritance tax cases under the War Revenue Act and New York state law. Five federal and one state ruling covered taxation of government bonds and legacies, with the court affirming the federal law’s validity but applying it to legacies, not whole estates. Justice White authored the federal rulings, Justice Shiras the government bonds decisions.
In Augusta Georgia a mob abducted William Wills from a railroad train en route to Atlanta and held him in the woods. After being discovered by the coroner, an attempted execution at about 10 AM failed when the rope broke and the victim was shot with buf fete. Authorities anticipate a coroner’s inquest into the killing.
May 16 Chattanooga note states Gen. Joe Wheeler told Southern press he will not seek another term in the Eighth congressional district of Alabama. The letter suggests he expects a brigadier general appointment in the regular army regardless of any congressional action on three additional brigadier generals.
Mary E Smith, white, and Lucy, a colored woman, were arrested after a street brawl in Capyille. In custody, the fight resumed. Smith stabbed Lucy with a penknife, killing her instantly. Police held both for investigation.
Capt. Alfred Dreyfus arrived in Paris with his wife on May 16 after leaving Geneva Sunday evening. The government expresses deep concern over the journey and plans measures to ensure his departure, amid fears of demonstrations.
London May 16 Buller's Biggarsberg movement affected by a bolt. Boers evacuated Metymaakur, then held at Birkoplaagte near Dundee. Roberts' infantry at Kroonstad rest while horsemen push north. Two hundred Boers near Kroonstad surrender and vow allegiance. Reports from Bennett Burleigh hint at peace talks. Mafeking relief expected soon. Disintegration stories echo from many fronts as Boer forces retreat northward. Casualties among cavalry at Zand River on May 10 higher than anticipated.
May 16 Pretoria reports show British forces pressing federals at Helpmakaar and Touder's Nek while burghers attacked Mafokng Saturday afternoon. A Maloopa telegraphist describes heavy rifle and cannon fire before 6 o'clock and Katty location in flames, then quiet by 10. An Afrikaander women's meeting urged arming the town, with officials to fight at the front. Volkstein notes British prisoners may face embargo on canned meat and clothing via Delizon Bay.
Chicago reports a heat wave on May 16 with one death and four prostrations. Official recording shows a maximum of 86 degrees, though street thermometers read three to four degrees higher, highlighting severe heat effects.
A major blaze at 38 Jackson Street in St Paul this morning gutted four floors of a five story building. The Mayall estate owner, Weymouth Howard & Co. crockery wholesalers occupied the floors, with $110,000 in damage. The St Paul Gas Company electrical lines on the first and second stories were badly damaged and the structure was practically destroyed. Insurance covered the loss on the job. The fire began on a thin door of the six story building.
Two new villages will start along the Vermilion range and three on the Mesaba in this county within months due to the ion mining boom. Mines on the Mesaba range Spruce Clark Stevenson and McGregor will produce about 100000 tons of ore this year. Six months ago all sites were forested except one village site now cleared.
May 16 Cambridge Minnesota Fourth district congressional convention renominated F C Stevens for congress by acclamation. He thanked delegates before the convention. Delegates to the national convention chosen were F Schift man of St Paul and H K Barker of Taantl county.
In Plainview Minnesota on May 16 a barn fire destroyed the Liebnovw property three miles west of town, burning six horses a cow and contents. logs valued around 11 900 with partial insurance. In Osceola Wisconsin the Fred Mardaus residence at East Farmington five miles east of here was destroyed by fire with its contents, losses about 900 dollars.
Horace Williamson died after being struck by a freight train while riding the cars in Clinton. He lay on the tracks for an hour before help arrived and a special train was sent out. He asked for water and gave his name before passing.
In Duluth Minnesota May 14 the Cook county forfeited tax sale realized 15000 dollars, a record for the county. About 30000 acres of land were sold, a third to the Duluth pool, signaling strong bidding and substantial returns after years of low revenue.
Fire razed the large livery stable of C. M. Klotsbach at Madison on May 10. Loss estimated at 11 1,000 with 11,500 insurance. Over thirty head of horses perished, including a team valued at 000.
May 16 Winona Minnesota hotel Wi nona valued over $100000 sold at forced auction to satisfy a $40000 first deed. HB Tarbell, senior holder, bid it in at $85 025, securing control of the hotel stock.
A lightning bolt struck the home of Mrs. Joseph Newbowers in Mason City Iowa on May 16 causing severe damage. Eleven people in the Lange narrowly escaped injury as the house was wrecked but no one was hurt.
In May 16 report two men were arrested on a burglary charge at a Miller property. After search, burglars tools and part of stolen property were found on them. They refused to give their names.
Grand Forks North Carolina May 16 Daniel Livingsgood aged sixty fell from a hay load yesterday at ship farm five miles from Ognabrook and was instantly killed May 16 The surveying corps of the Burlington Cedar Tavida Northern is now at work in this vicinity running one north Travis gets three years in Minnesota forgery trial May 1 Travis convicted of forgery sentenced to three years
Fire swept the lumber yards of C. A. Worcester & Co. in Fisher Michigan, destroying the plant and much of the town. Two lumber yards, the depot and school, several dwellings, a hospital, and greenhouses burned. About 200 people left homeless. Townspeople assisted by neighboring fire brigades and a five-engine response. Weather winds aided spread and damage was extensive across the east side of the railway.
Miners at the Arend mine, May 16, led by Houghtor, demanded a 15 percent wage advance after yesterday’s shift. Surface workers of Quincy wine joined the strike seeking 10 percent. Trammers blocked underground access, maintaining a 13 percent demand. A Wolverine mine strike was averted as the superintendent offered a wage raise.
Hartwell Allen, sixty seven, former superintendent of schools for Vernon county, died by hanging in his hotel room in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Poor health and reduced finances are listed as probable causes. He had lived in the area for forty six years and was a respected citizen and educator.
Reports from nearby towns say serious forest fires burned a mile north of Tharnie yesterday afternoon and destroyed the telegraph station of the South & Iron Range railroad at York. Scott & Graff's libel camp was burned but escaped. The fires continue but seem to be dying out.
Stanlanis Szandera, eight, drowned in the Mississippi River at Winona Minnesota on May 16. He and companions were playing when the raft broke loose and drifted from shore. The boy, frightened, jumped in and disappeared beneath the water.
Rural free delivery will begin from this city next month. The twenty mile route runs in the eastern county. J. W. Parshall has been appointed as carrier for the service.
Klemer & Sons woolen mill, idle for some time in Faribault Minnesota, restarts and is now running at extended hours, signaling renewed activity in the local textile industry.
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