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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
2
A Sunday in Matanzas hints at a Methodist church and copper mines in Mexico. Reports describe a six ton balloon lifting from Berlin for meteorological work, and Emile Zola backing Maitre Labori amid the Dreyfus affair. Other items cover Venice electric launches, Spring Lake fires, John Sherman moving to Washington, Bon Marche store details, and medical cautions for pianists.
Imperial troops, under Li Hung Chang, punish Boxer forces in Cho Chuan district. Four leaders beheaded, eighteen villages to be destroyed. Lingan Fu reports the emperor in good health but anxious for resolution while Gen. Chaffee, Gen. Wilcox, and Count von Waldersee assess Russian influence and railroad repairs near Tientsin.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Ying Nieh, cashiered with Prince Tuan, has been reappointed to a high post. China intensifies armament manufacture and fort defense as Hankow viceroy Chang Chin Tung, named peace commissioner, is ordered to speed the Hanyang arsenal completion.
A Paria dispatch reports all nations except Great Britain favor Debcasee's settlement proposals for the China trouble. Shanghai Times notes French troops at Lu echio and Russians and Germans holding Pei Tang forts, with Lon Shan and Kai Ping mines, raising concern over balance of power. Five thousand Triads defeat Imperial troops near Mira Bay and advance south. Chinese minister informs Secretary Hay that the imperial court moves toward Bingan, suggesting the effort to draw Pekin back has stalled after a week of diplomacy.
In Chicago on October 10, as Chauncey Depew led a three mile Republican escort, an organized mob concealed in a dark alley charged the marchers near Sedgewick Street and Chicago Avenue. The crowd repelled the attack but several marchers were injured.
A new society called the Knights of the Antilles is rapidly forming in Key West Florida. It aims to promote freedom for Cuba and has spread from the West Indies islands to Florida among Cuban residents. The group’s objects and plans are kept carefully guarded.
Berlin reports a crash at Kalserthor station killing ten and injuring twenty six. Emergency services rushed to the scene as rescuers battled to aid victims and clear wreckage. Officials began a safety inquiry into the cause of the fatal incident.
Reading pa Oct 1 iron company workers accepted $2 a day wage, a reduction from four dollars. All mills resumed yesterday after a brief strike.
Minneapolis police investigate a mysterious drowning near Bloomington Ferry after a man was seen by the riverbank and clothes including a Derby hat and a black overcoat were found nearby. A torn note lists Oscar W. Stetzer and Joseph Scheer, suggesting the missing man may be connected as divers search the Minnesota River for a body.
In Minneapolis Archb ishop Ireland seeks to eject farmers from 7000 acres in Big Stone and Traverse counties. Judge B F Webber will hear the case October 19 in a dispute over ownership. The 1889 transfer to Manitoba railway under an indemnity and subsequent land patent under 1887 act are central to the action brought in the name of John P O Connor.
The Beattle Assay Office reports the steamer Santa Ana arriving with 276 passengers and gold shipments valued between 500000 and 750000 dollars. A 32000 ounce Klondike lot was assigned to Seattle, while Nome treasure near 200000 dollars includes 15000 ounces owned by Myer Olsen from Kougerok creek. Creeks like Elkhorn Metaing and Ophir yield gold. Lac Alpha and Robert Dollar ships at Nome face labor shortages while unloading.
A Sydney dispatch notes Long Flat near Gundagai in New South Wales reveals a sensational gold find. Pieces of gold oxide covered, some up to three quarters of a pound, with about 2000 ounces recovered. A prospector’s dish yielded about 25 ounces from fine dirt. Gold shows on the roof drive as well, suggesting a near pure seam.
Baraboo Wisconsin Oct 6 Judge Stephen F Barlow aged eighty two years died yesterday. Barlow was well known throughout the state having served in the assembly and senate and being twice elected attorney general
The Wisconsin KAS returns to Union steam trawler duties in San Francisco after docking at Puget Sound and plans a voyage about a week later across the Santa Barbara channel.
Vancouver officials announce a city wide ban on gambling and related activities following orders from Ottawa officials. The crackdown directs immediate closure of all gambling operations and related enterprises in Daweon City.
An outbreak of anthrax has appeared among cattle near Marengo Iowa prompting distress among stock raisers. Authorities report swift actions to stamp out the disease and protect livestock.
A wide string of North Dakota items notes street light hopes in Lake people, new court for Independent Foresters in Valley City, five doctors for Mayville, and a total Dickey county valuation of 2 831 258. Other reports include band reorganizations in Lidgerwood and Casselton, new pastors, a damaged opera house effort, and local incidents from Bowden to Wahpeton.
Local reports recount bank cash stands in Valley City and Grand Forks, flax harvest delays in Foster and other counties, new elevator near Granville, and a rash of accidents including a broken arm from a cart, a fall from a house chimney sweep, and a shotgun injury. Police arrest a few for prohibition violations, and farming crops face wet weather delays while rail and electric plant news emerge in Fargo and Cavalier.
Report from St Petersburg via London says Chinese fleet in Formosa Strait tried to engage the Russian cruiser Rurik but failed due to speed. Allies likely to force capitulation or destroy fleet. Shanghai telegraphs note famine prompts imperial edict moving court and suggest edicts on high rank degradation aim to gain time for China. German transport shortages and Russo German aims discussed. Washington report mentions possible beheading of Prince Tuan and government reshuffle under European influence.
Madrid October 7 Former Spanish minister of justice Senor Robedloy Roderiguez warned that if current economic conditions persist a revolution would be inevitable. He praised the Union National group pushing for administrative reform and public service economies.
A Rome dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser claims a letter found in Milan tied an alleged plot to Chicago. Bresci disavows knowledge, eleven staff chiefs named for vengeance, and Italian police plan stricter passport checks for Americans.
Buenos Ayres reports Argentina will grant 200 square leagues in Formosa province to Senor Lel for a natural colony. The contract allegedly includes provision for 20,000 Japanese settlers as part of the venture. The news comes from the Buenos Ayres correspondent of a London paper dated October 7.
Eight men were found dead in New Orleans. One victim was shot, the other’s head battered to a jelly. Neither has been identified. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death at the hands of unknown men.
An explosion at the Bours powder mill near Shamokin Pennsylvania on October 7 injures three people. One is reported to be dying. A spark from a wheel caused a flame that ignited a supply of powder, triggering additional blasts.
In St Tenule on October 1 Charles R Homes and the firm Peterson and Homes, chinaware dealers, allegedly attempted suicide amid alleged financial troubles. Paris reports say Le Journal cites Rome sources noting the I in government sent protest against anarchists' supposed liberty and a protest from a Yabo Staten figure.
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