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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
2
A jumble of diary-like notes covers topics from preserved meat for thirty years to European policy, romance, and public notices. It cites the Duke of Manchester in bankruptcy, Jeremys reflections on habit, carbolic acid cautions, and a Gaston vs Wheeling railroad skirmish. Reports survey Japanese science, Crow Indians irrigation, and a Berlin Pest telegraphy experiment using a light mirror.
London reports say edicts from Shanghai add to confusion over China’s crisis. Widespread dispatches claim Li Hung Chang orders and punishments, interim moves toward peace talks, and renewed appeals to Russia and Japan. Observers note shifts in court mood, finance penalties, and military appointments as winter looms.
Washington reports Secretary of State Hay resumes duties after vacation in New Hampshire. Acting secretary Dr. Longstreth met him, denying any policy rift with the administration on China. Hay cited no new Chinese developments and stated no note on partition or policy changes is being issued. A Berlin dispatch predicting a partition note was repudiated by authoritative sources. The Russian Legation departs, and M. De even accompanies the Pekin mission toward Tianjin in line with high-level orders.
A gas explosion at Beaver Crossing Neb yesterday damaged the Eager Mercantile acetylené plant. Warl Eager suffered a jaw fracture in three places and hung between life and death. Homer Houchen, a clerk, had both arms broken and other injuries. Charles Simonton, a druggist, injured about the hands and one foot. A lighted match caused the blast.
Akron Ohio Oct 2 late Saturday night the mangled body of Patrick Mullen was found on the electric railroad track at Cuyahoga Park. Initial belief pointed to a street accident but later discoveries suggest Mullen was murdered near a brickwork shop nearby. A hat was found in a pool of blood, and investigators note the victim may have concealed money.
A special report shows ore transport costs from mines to market via rail. Northern range mines feed railways that own most mines, with freight to lake ports and to Cleveland totaling about 13.24 million dollars. Labor and tax costs push ore to Cleveland at 2.16 to 9.90 per ton, while average sale price is 2.40. State owns over 13,000 acres of mining lands. rail rates render operations near-impossible outside company mines.
The National Association of Fire Insurance Commissioners adopted resolutions at its Hartford meeting to urge state legislatures to set minimum fraternal company rates. A committee drafted the measure requiring minimum rates based on recognized mortality tables. The initiative followed ties to the National Fraternal congress in Boston and aims to standardize pricing.
Milwaukee September 19 Judge James G Jenkins of the United States circuit court lies in a darkened St Josephs hospital room after cataract surgery. Surgeons hope sight will be restored though results will take days to judge. If unsuccessful he may retire. he has continued to hear cases while nearly blind for three months.
County commissioners review the Olivia petition finds 3 316 voters signed for a special election on October 25 amid strong turnout expectations. Few objections were raised by opponents of removal.
Frederick Abbott applies for guardianship of Beth Abbott, father of the late Emma Abbott. Beth Abbott was ruled insane in Chicago and ordered to a sanitarium at Watoma. Hearing set for October.
In Carlisle near Hamilton on September 9 a woman named Bet Riley allegedly shot at her stepmother, but was disarmed during a struggle by Willa Riley. The stepmother then fled to Bathgate where a warrant was sworn out against her.
Another case of smallpox has developed in Ashland, bringing total cases in the pest house to three. All cases stem from widely scattered woods camps, raising concern that smallpox exists among Wisconsin lumber camps. The state board of health has been asked to vacate those camps to prevent further outbreaks.
Plans for a pulp mill at this point are being discussed with a good prospect of realization. Buffalo New York men have been in Duluth city several days working on a proposal to open operations there and have met with much encouragement.
The training ship Hewk, en route to Cleveland, ran ashore after emerging from the Lachine canal nine miles above this point. Expected difficulties in refloating the vessel and restoring movement.
North Dakota towns report housing needs in Kenmare and Jamestown plans for a sewer system, Bowden and Mayville improvements, and local officials resignations. Notable items include farm pests, electric plans in Minot, tax totals for Trail County, and Wolf control debates amid drought and crop losses across the state.
Gustaire Paeper of Tower City figures in local foot racing notes while reports from Buffalo, Abercrombie, Cooperstown, and Jamestown reflect crops, schools, industry, and taxation. The North Dakota scene includes railway work on Milnor and Caxon lines, a church fair, court cases, accidents, bank cash assets, and a wreck on the Soo line with cattle losses.
In his annual report Bupt Moore urges construction of a new ward for female patients at the state facility. He notes current dining rooms converted to dormitories and warns that without a larger building, conditions and care quality will deteriorate, risking suffering and health issues for the women over the next two years. He also cites lack of legislative funds for nurse training, work on patients, and gym equipment.
James B. Howard, charged as principal in the William Goebel murder, was found guilty and sentenced to death after a ten day trial. The jury deliberated long, Howard showed emotion after the verdict, and defense plans a motion for a new trial. Prosecution noted Goebel case links to a Goebel-White faction feud in Clay County. Henry B. Yoats of Newport faces trial next Monday.
Merced California September 28 County Treasurer Bambauer was held up late at night on his way home and forced at gunpoint to open the county vault. Thieves secured about 500 dollars and papers, then locked Bambauer in the vault. He was left in an almost unconscious condition. Detectives have a description of the thieves.
Bah Francisco reports Mrs. Reydam alleges her former husband William H. Suydam drained their funds to pursue rare postage stamps. She testified he deserted wife and child and spent money on a stamp collection valued at 220,000. She attempted self harm by chloroform amid claims of financial ruin.
Vienna September 28 Maj Gen Slath Pasha obtained permission from Emperor Franz to accept the role of inspector in the Soudan. Slatin remains the only Austrian officer in British service and is linked to the famed General Gordon the arena martyr of Khartoum.
A London based report states that next year Britain and Germany plan rival expeditions to the south pole. Funds have been raised and ships are being outfitted for the ventures. An American lady in a Paris hotel was robbed of jewels and a $6900 letter of credit, which the thief later mailed back after failing to use it.
In Des Moines Iowa on September occasion the Republican convention nominated the successor to Bter gled Delliver for the Jomer bee post. The selection follows the long service of Delliver and marks a continuity of party leadership.
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