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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
1
Message from Port Arthur Ont reports the Canadian steamer Weselip ashore near Two Island. All crew saved, but a scow named George Herbert was total loss with three men drowned. Damaged vessel located near Pie.
Peni Duluth Minn December 1 The William Fe Corey flagship of the Pittsburg Steamship feet wrecked at Gull Island eastern Apostle island group Lake Superior crew reported safe Captain of the W S Mack re ee sighted Corey Tuesday off Outer Is of Apostle group then lost sight of her since Corey was coming up for ore noted as finest of four largest boats on the lakes known as The Yacht of the Steel Trust fully fired up to carry passengers. Other overdue boats include Amasa Stone Admiral Holmes E Peavey Superior W D Rees and Pilots vessels Hartnell and Salt long ago sheltered in Marquette harbor during the storm final notes indicate uncertainty about orders or current status
Mrs Mary Bass the original of Mrs Wiggs of the Cab bage Batch sues Lichler and Co theatrical managers for 230000 alleging annoyance humiliation and ridicule from the stage portrayal of her character The case captioned Louisvallé Doc 1 in the court records seeks damages and legal remedy.
The 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in the United States was marked in Carnegie Hall with Jacob H. Schiff presiding. Addresses were delivered by notable figures including former President Cleveland, and readings honored President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks.
In Spokane several parents allege strychnine is used to stimulate players during games. Coach Seale and Dir Tooker deny the claim, while officials say the drug has become part of the team’s equipment and is considered harmful. A district inquiry is urged as parents seek answers.
Report from Hartford City Indiana describes a boar attacking and killing two horses on M D Lillibridge farm northeast of the city. One horse died by the roadside after the fight and the other perished from wounds and blood loss. Details are fragmentary and unclear in the telegram.
Southern Pacific officials have been served notice of a government suit in Portland to collect penalties for violating the safety appliance act of 1893. Suits are also brought against other routes, with efforts to collect penalties and pursue action.
Granville Tennessee December 1 clerks at the largest dry goods store fled to the rear believing a cyclone formed when a covey of quail burst into the shop with a whirring sound. The scene caused a panic with court activities suspended as the birds settled inside briefly then fled.
Washington December 1 It is broadly believed Gov Gen L B Wright of the Philippines and president of the Philippine Commission will not return after a six months leave of absence. He sails for the United States and is expected to resume law practice in Memphis Tenn The retirement is said to result from dissatisfaction with recent government plans for the Philippines.
London marks Queen Alexandra's sixty first birthday with widespread decorations and flag flown ships in harbors. The king and queen keep a quiet day at Sandingham as church bells ring and royal salutes fire a royal salute amid greetings and letters from the public.
Bishop Richard Scarinell of the Nebraska diocese excommunicated all Catholics who took part in the marriage of Kennedy and Pritcher. The action names several attendees and claims shared excommunication for those who celebrated or attended the ceremony.
In St Petersburg on December 1, negotiations among Witte, employers, and workers averts an immediate general strike. Government and private institutions to reopen. Election law nearly settled with second degree suffrage. Strikers sent to Finland to seek allied support.
Fears over a government move to a paper money basis prompted a bank run in St Petersburg on December 1. Depositors pulled funds, but all demands were met. Public belief grows that economic and political collapse may be near.
Washington dispatch reports telegraphic communication with St Petershing restored as the state department received a routine message from Charge Eddy, marking the resumption of normal service.
Dec 4 report from St. Petersburg notes ongoing crisis as telegraph tie up extends across Russia. Emissaries remain uncertain about interior developments amid widespread disruption and unrest.
A mid river riverboat hulled by flames burned nine crewmen. only Sidney Wheat survived due to illness and warning cries. The Winnipeg Brown Block at Main Street burned at midnight, with losses around 100000. Havre Montana saw 150000 in property destroyed in the Broadwater Pepin block blaze, arson suspected. Washington begins alcohol tax on patent medicines, enforcing higher levies on makers and sellers.
St Petersburg reports a complete halt of mail distribution this morning as authorities purge the city. Officials say the stoppage affects all mail and is part of a broader security or administrative action. Local residents await further guidance as the disruption continues.
In St Petersburg the general telegraph office ceased operations at 3 PM after a strike began. Management reopened the desk around 6 PM. Operators initially resisted departure, until a walking delegate broke a bottle of hydrochloric acid, its fumes forcing workers from their keyboards.
In St Petersburg on December 1 rumors spread that the emperor was attacked and a grand duke wounded, but a member of the czar's entourage at Tsarskoe Selo denied the reports absolutely, via the Associated Press.
A mining ship carrying 200 Whitehead torpedoes and other explosives was sunk by her commander during the clash of rebel and loyal vessels in the Black Sea. Fears of shell damage prompted the action. Fake regiments with artillery have arrived from Odessa and other places.
In Boston the defense in Dr. Percy D. McLeod's trial for the death of Susan Geary presented testimony from Mrs. W. J. Stafford that Wile! Vam Hinit told her he cut up bodies when patients died. Reported amid a string of sensational notes, the case centers on alleged medical misconduct and a Cambridge chorus girl's death.
Reported in Havana as general elections spark widespread excitement across parties. Voter turnout appears mixed with some regions showing high activity while others report confusion and distrust amid unclear ballot details and local anomalies.
The Kansas state board, including members Roba D Walker Gen W Wheatley, considered a request from an express company to raise carriage rates on whisky shipments into Kansas. Officials argued whisky as a luxury could justify higher charges, while the board weighed the implications.
An extraordinary council of ministers meets at Yildiz palace in Constantinople to assess the situation after ambassadors refuse to modify demands on Macedonia’s financial control. The session reflects ongoing tensions from the powers’ actions on the issue.
Cincinnati report on the Mercy Hall contested will where Miss Anna Hall urged physicians to euthanize her dying mother. Witness Mrs Simcoe said Anna urged the doctor to ease Mercy Hall’s pain, doctor rejected it as premature. The will left five thousand dollars to a son, with remainder to Miss Hall, who opposed the action. The son sued to break the will but the judge ruled the case not suitable for a jury.
London reports the cabinet held a meeting and there is reason to believe Balfour’s colleagues have approved his plan to resign rather than dissolve Parliament though no official confirmation has been issued.
Mount Vernon December 1 The grand jury did not indict any Delta Kappa Epsilon members in the death of Stewart Pierson at Gambrie during an initiation. The jury believed Pierson was tied to railroad tracks but could not identify the guilty parties.
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte will speak at the annual civil service meeting in Milwaukee on December 14 and 15. Several other speakers renowned for civic reform work will also address the gathering.
El Paso dispatch reports a severe Clifton flood as Chase creek washed out the Colorado railroad between Metcalf and damaged many houses near the station. New Mexico and Arizona railroad yards flooded, bridges washed out, the smelter damaged, and Morenci also affected.
Wes Hosselkus and his wife, longtime Susanville residents, were seriously injured when wild horses stampeded after he tried to corral them at his ranch. Both suffered broken limbs, internal injuries, and other serious harm. the couple lay unconscious until aid arrived, with a cautious outlook on recovery.
New Haven Conn Dec 1 Thomas “Hooker” Sheridan has been returned to the county jail to serve his 16th sentence. He has spent more than twenty seven of his 56 years in jail with three terms for drunkenness and allied misdemeanors. Sheridan was released at noon yesterday, was found intoxicated this day and sentenced to a year in jail. The cell he has occupied for a quarter century is reserved for him.
In London officials concede the sultan may not yield to occupation pressure as powers await British plans. Reports say Sofia has not received firm proposals and the Macedonian committee has issued a de facto ultimatum threatening war unless the Powers act. The Bulgaria conflict looms amid broader European tension.
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