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Fargo Forum And Daily Republican

Location

Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

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Great Plains Co operative Session Draws Broad Delegates

Delegates from all sections gather at the Agricultural College for the third annual meeting of the Great Plains Co operative Experiment association. The event focuses on farming in the semi arid Miselasippi valley region with discussions from Canadian and Gulf states participants. Gov John Burke is slated to address this evening and emphasis is on exchanging ideas and improving farming conditions.

Great Plains Co-operative Experiment Association Agricultural College Miselasippi Valley Canada Gulf of Mexico Fcreen Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Statios J. M. Worst

Hearst 15 Fired From Club in San Francisco Row

In San Francisco on August 26 William Randolph Hearst disclosed a letter from the club of tender hibernations, a democratic organization, beaming with resignation. He voiced pleasure and surprise at the club’s continued existence and his invitation to resign. In Dublin on August 45 Richard Croker was made an honorary burgess, signing the roll and receiving a freedom of the city certificate from the lord mayor.

San Prancieco William Ratdolbp San Francisco Club of Hearst Croker Dublin Richard Croker

Prohibition Party Oaks Burke Endorsement Bid at State Meet

The Prohibition state convention in Cave County rejected endorsing Burke for governor after a lively debate. M H Kim led the opposition citing the aim to name presidential electors to allow voters to back the national ticket. The report praises Hanna and Pollock and notes sentiment for the Republican ticket.

Prohibition Party Saembler Cave County Aid John Burke Burke M. H. Kit Prohibition Hanna Pollock Kim L B Anna Congress Sevan

Kern receives formal nomination for vice presidency

At Indianapolis on August 25 John Worth Kern was officially notified as the Democratic candidate for vice president. The event drew large crowds arriving by train and car with speakers praising the ticket and the Denver convention notification committee. The day featured clear cool weather and continued pages on the program were promised.

Indianapolis John Worth Kern Fusbea

Rosebud Lands To Be Opened By Drawing

The president issued a proclamation opening the surplus Rosebud Indian reservation lands in South Dakota to settlement. About 80 000 acres in Tripp county will be available. selections will be by lottery. The drawing occurs in Dallas on October 19 with a minimum price of six dollars per acre. Registration runs from October 6 to October 19.

Washington Rosebud South Dakota Tripp County Dallas, &. C

Falling Walls Injure Workmen

A thirty foot brick wall under construction on the Chelsea site of the April fire collapsed burying more than twenty workers. Five bodies were recovered in the first half hour and fifteen men were taken to the United States Marine hospital with many in critical condition. Most workers were foreigners.

Chelsea United States Marine Hospital

Murderer Williams Dies in Jail After Starvation

Chicago August 25. C W Williams a colored man who beat Mrs L B Briggs to death with a chair died in the county jail from starvation and exhaustion. His mind had been impaired by the race riot reports and the Briggs murder followed. He refused food and fought guards until death.

Chicago C. W. Williams Mra L. B. Briggs Williams Patro TH Briggs

Hidden treasure rumor stirs Bowbells residents

Bowbells North Dakota August 26 a quiet surge of excitement spreads as locals and distant observers recount a robber tale from thirty to forty years ago. A paymaster for Hudson Bay Company allegedly carried a large fund through western Canada and the story claims a clue exists in the robber’s son. In New York the Meadows Wintera Co failure was anticipated at the stock exchange with offices on Wall Street.

Bowbells N. D Hudson Bay Company Canada New York Meadows, Wintera & Co New York Stock Exchange Wall Street

Armed squads on U P trains bolster protection

Omaha Neb Aug 25 The Union Pacific has again placed extra guards on all of its overland trains for protection in case of holdups. Several recent reports of train robberies in the northwest are cited as the reason for this precaution.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Northwest

Governor Magoon Visits Teddy Roosevelt in Center Bay

August 25 at Center Bay: Chas B Magoon governor of Cuba and D L Cast of New York meet the president. Magoon came with a maid to report on Cuban affairs and progress toward withdrawal of American control and handover of government to Cubans on the flat of next.

Center Bay Chas B. Magoon Cuba D. L. Cast New York Magoon

Sudden Death of Bank Executive J C Vam Blarcom

J C Vam Blarcom of National Bank of Commerce St Louis dies suddenly at his Adirondacks home near Old Forge New York from Brights disease. He was a prominent banker in the Midwest. Monex experts leave London after final session of American Monetary commission gathering data on British system.

St. Louis J. C. Vam Blarcom National Bank of Commerce of St. Loui Middle West Adirondacks Old Forge Bright London American Monetary Commission America

Farmers to Start Independent Packing Plant in Chicago

Chicago farmers organize the Chicago Stock Yards and Transit Co to build an independent packing plant with $2,500,000 for equipment. They plan cattle yards, hotels, offices, and several packing houses, aiming to open by October 1 to handle 9,000 cattle daily.

Chicago Aug Farmera Sg Sprain Atock Chiesa Ofilain Chicago Stock Yards Transit Com

Bandit Robs Stage Near Cody in $1500 Heist

A stage between Cody and Montpelier was robbed today of about $1500 by bandits. The incident occurred not far from Cody while the stage ran toward Meeteetse, Wyoming, and appears unrelated to yesterday’s Yellowstone park hold up.

Hieiens Xue Cody Wyo

Two Drowned in Lake Winnipeg Fort Alexander Incident

Winnipeg reports Joseph Houston Jr provincial constable and Bruce Burd drowned when a boat capsized near Fort Alexander on Lake Winnipeg. Two companions survived after being swept into a whirlpool during the outing.

Winnipeg Fort Alexander Lake Winnipeg Joseph Houston, Jr Bruce Burd

Fatal Car Crash Claims Mrs Hart Near Wayzata

Mrs George J Hart of 1894 Central Avenue died in Wayzata after injuries from an auto accident on Superior Boulevard last evening. She suffered a base of brain fracture and died about 8 PM at a Wayzata home. Her husband and Mr and Mrs William Ertekaon were in the car.

Minneapolis George J. Hart Central Avenue Wayzata Superior Boulevard

Chafin Campaign Hit At Wisconsin Resorts

Eugene Chafin, presidential candidate for the Prohibition party, is described summering at Waukesha and Bethesda Springs in Wisconsin. The report notes his consistency in choosing these resorts for their waters and features a crowd admiring him as they toast with Prohibition health drinks.

Eugene Chafin Waukesha Bethesda Springs Wisconsin Chafin

North Dakota Republicans Meet Taft Backed by Hopkins

Hot Springs Virginia August 25 Senator Hopkins of Illinois and McCumber with North Dakota National Chairman James Kennedy visited Taft to discuss political conditions in the region and to express North Dakota support for Taft ensuring he speaks outside Cincinnati.

Hot Springs Hopkins Illinois McCumber North Dakota James Kennedy Washington Tariff Commission Chicago United States Taft Cincinnati Ilinda

Man Stenographer Requested as Ward Prelim Hearings Delayed

W F Ward charged with sodomy stood before Judge Miller for a preliminary hearing. He requested a venue change and the case moved to Judge Ryans court. No male stenographer available led to a further postponement until tomorrow at 10 AM, as the court deemed the testimony unsuitable for a female stenographer.

W. F. Ward Ryan Miller

Jap restaurant owner arrested after glass assault

Harry Frigita, a Jap who runs a restaurant on lower Front, was arrested today on a complaint by John Smith, a colored man, who says Frigita smashed him in the face with a heavy glass tumbler. Smith could not testify in court due to facial injuries. the case was adjourned to tomorrow at 2 o clock.

Harry Frigita John Smith Frigita Smith

Aged Negro Preacher Claims 1777 Birth in Somerville

Somerville New Jersey reports Rev. Maton Brooks a negro aged over 130, who preached to a large crowd yesterday and says he was born in 1777 and once held George Washingtons horse on the road between Somerville and Barman.

Somerville Maton Brooks George Washington Barman

Weise Case Decision Reverses Adultery Charge Precedent

Judge Pollock rules adultery charge must be brought by spouse. Mrs Josie Weise re-arrested on unlawful cohabitation. Judge Ryan binds her over to district court. state plans appeal awaiting supreme court ruling that could set North Dakota precedent.

Pollock Attorney Lovell Josie Weise Lovell Richardson Ryan Supreme Court Tatate North Dakota

Three Killed by C P R Train in Canada

Winnipeg Aug 25 Alexander Milton paymaster for the double tracking system of the Canadian Pacific Railway and two assistants were killed near East Kenora when a freight train struck their hand car early today. The accident occurred as they rode the hand car along the line.

Winnipeg Alexander Milton Canadian Pacific Railway East Kenora

Piratical Lake Steamer Seized by Port Officers

In Marinette Wisconsin on August 25 local officers seized the steamer Monroe from Hecanaba after mooring it on the Escanaba coast. Captain Frank Schillenberg and John Cummings aboard were held for larceny as officers alleged the vessel was used for piracy along the shores. At Eagle Island salvage iron from a wreck was loaded aboard and the boat headed for Menominee.

Piratical Lake Port of Escanaba Marinette Wis Ste Monroe Hecanaba Wade Port Frank Schillenberg John Cummings Bos Eagle Island Menominee Inchading

Chafin Address Draws Large Fargo Crowd

Eugene W. Chafin the Water Wagon Prohibition candidate spoke at Island Park at 4 PM to a large audience after arriving in Fargo by the Northern Pacific. He met prohibition leaders at breakfast and with the state central committee at the Waldorf and later visited The Forum before the afternoon address.

Eugene W. Chafin Prohibition Fargo Waldorf Prohibition State Central Mr. Chafin BE. E. Saunders Heaton N. C Island Park Minneapolis

Old Officer Ends His Life

Thomas L. Colling a longtime Minneapolis police patrolman killed himself at home on Sunday morning by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been despondent after losing his job weeks earlier and was recently in ill health, with family at church at the time.

Atmneapolis Thomas L. Colling Minneapolis Collins

Mrs Gould Sues Tradesman for Damages

New York Aug 25 Mrs Howard Gould sues Frank A McLaughlin Fifth avenue tradesman for 50000 alleging he insulted her and caused severe nervous shock after he tried to collect a bill. The incident followed his demand for payment for articles he made for her.

New York Howard Gould Frank A. McLaughlin Fifth Avenue

New Sultan Hafid Proclaimed in Rabat Rabat and Casablanca

Tangier reports Mulai Hafid, victor over his brother Sultan of Record near Morocco City, proclaimed sultan at Rabat and Casablanca. Diplomatic corps weigh recognition as home governments decide. Tar Heel Republicans set state convention for governor and other offices in Charlotte tomorrow.

Tangier Mula Hafd Sultan Morocco Rabat Casablanca Mulal Hafid Charlotte, N Republian

Fire destroys Omaha Wagon Works in East Omaha

A fire starting at 1 a m damaged the Omaha Wagon Works in East Omaha. Flames enveloped the building and its inflammable contents causing about 100 000 dollars in damage. Firefighters fought the blaze as the smoke filled the area.

Mana Oh Chaler Omaha Wagon Works Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Great Plains Co-operative Ass'n A. CG J. W. Kern Bell W. R. Hearst CLUB Gov. Burke A. G. Cowell Sykeston M. H. Kil Tower City M.A. Colby Garitner John C. Baverson Churles Ferry W. J. Bryan Denver Norman B. Mack Social Party U.P GOV. Magoon Teddy Bandit Topeka Kas Lynn Son Meese Catholic Convention Rochester State Council of the Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Association E. W. Chafin Kennedy C. P. R. Train Benator Giv Manchester Mas Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Bryan Springfield Arge Hl. Gould Turkey
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