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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
3
Police in Writing, Schrifes, Pa. pursue a developing clue in a case that has drawn local attention. Investigators describe limited leads and emphasize patience as they follow several potential avenues. No arrests reported, and the community awaits new information from officials.
Esmond and Perth visitors noted along with a busy sale scene as First National hosts a large horse shipment. The city sees rural relinquishements, job seekers, church news, land sales, and legal actions including an injunction against a blind pig. Local officials report arrests, weddings, market crops, and a postoffice money order case ending in jail and a fine.
A telegram from Lakota reports Andrew's company is very good and pleased the house with Birds of a Feather. Lakota audiences, among the circuit's most critical, affirm the show's merit, boosting praise for the Northwest engagement.
Farmers attended the R R meeting in the lake area last Friday. Dr D D McNaughton returned from his claim at Dash. Geo Jamiesons attended Webster Chapel services. Mrs L J Rush and Baby Jack returned from Fargo. Annie Lewin of Deroat visited Minot. L D Snell moved into Albert Swenson's former house. Mary Webster came from her Dash claim. Basket social at Webster next Friday evening October 30.
Prince Galitzin, governor general of Caucasia, narrowly escaped an assassination near a town. Three natives stabbed him thrice as two tried to drag him from the carriage. Cossacks shot the assailants, killing two, with one killed instantly. Dispatches note unrest over Armenian church property transfers in Tiflis and related demonstrations and casualties.
A large Webster gathering Thursday night honored Grace Phifer before her departure to Minot. Hosts Mr and Mrs Wilson Morse, with Mesdames Snell and Kollar, decorated rooms in pink and green and displayed a golden horseshoe. Guests enjoyed new games and a sumptuous pink and green supper, promising a memorable evening.
A Port Arthur dispatch quotes the Novykhal newspaper, praising Russian policy in Manchuria. It argues Russia should maintain troops until Far Eastern affairs settle, and urges an equilibrium in the East. The piece criticizes Japan's Korea plans and contends Japan must be controlled in immigration rather than colonization.
President Diaz narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Guanajuato as Elias Toscano fired five shots from a streetcar, missing Diaz and guests. Pablo Escanadon seized the revolver, Toscano was detained, and authorities reported a criminal past and recent release from Granditas prison for homicide.
Martial law proclaimed in Bilbao Spain as a general strike halts rail traffic, paralyzes streetcars, and disrupts shipping. About 40 000 workers are affected while cavalry protects gas works and police clash with rioters injuring several. Reinforcements arrive as shops close and newspapers halt.
Washington on October 29 reports that top Republican leaders expect no ship subsidy legislation before the presidential election. The anti subsidy faction within the party may join with Democrats to block any bill sought by Senator Hanns and others, delaying action on the measure.
In subsidy debate by anti subsidy Republicans and Democrats urge no subsidy as US merchant marine grows to over 6,000,000 tons, second only to Britain. They cite Britain as world leader and claim progress without state aid.
Secretary Aitchcock said the Pacific coast land fraud investigation was nearly finished and he hoped to present the report to the Justice Department by week’s end. He will not publish the document yet, calling public release a danger to ends of justice. He denied claims of multi million fraud sums and noted possible involvement of some officials, but not Senate members.
Senator N B Scott of West Virginia criticized the push for cheaper government spending. He argued the country’s condition does not warrant curtailment and that government expenses will grow with the nation, likening it to using the same cloth for a grown man as for a ten year old boy.
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