07 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
Omaha dispatch reports a fatal head on collision between an extra freight train and the Overland Limited near Hot Springs Wyoming. Nine killed, about twenty injured, freight crew including the engineer among the dead, due to a mistaken clearance to wait at Ah Say siding.
A passerby wrongly noted that the art store across from the First National Bank had failed. Hearing the remark, neighbors spread the claim, triggering a bank run on the institution as customers demanded their money. The bank remained solvent after the panic.
John Thomas Bakalar a Great Northern fireman was found dead on the Great Northern track in Larimore North Dakota about 2 a.m. He was 23, had arrived a year ago and a coroner's inquest found no cause. He attended a show after the performance and no witness appears to have seen him afterward. His body was sent to Crookston and his parents live in La Crosse Wisconsin. Washington December 7 Vice President Fairbanks received a telegram from Senator Mitchell resigning the chairmanship of the senate committee on interoceanic canals.
Formal transfer completes as a 700 man dominion garrison, drawn from Royal and Canadian regiments in London Toronto St John and Quebec, plus two artillery companies, moves into vacated Royal garrison quarters in Halifax.
In St Louis on December 7 Charles E. Basse aged 60 shot his wife during a quarrel over a $17,000 inheritance, then killed himself in her mother's presence. The wife survived with likely mortal injuries as the family dispute over the estate comes to a violent, fatal conclusion.
Washington December 7 The Panama canal appropriation bill was read in the house. Congressman Williams proposed reducing the allocation from 16 million to 6.858 million, claiming this would cover needs until January 15. The house rejected the amendment and set the amount at 11 million.
At a public reception in Los Angeles Adna R. Chaffee, U.S. Army chief of staff, predicted the United States will again go to war. He urged intelligent preparation, noting modern war demands scientific leadership and the need to defend national interests abroad. He contrasted American and Japanese approaches to mobilization.
St. Petersburg reports a rumor that military and engineering crews at Odessa may be mutinous, stirring concern over potential trouble in the region.
William E Corey, president of United States Steel, addressed rumors of his separation from Mrs Corey and a potential marriage to actress Mabel Gilman after a divorce. He said the subject was painful, promised to tell the truth, and asserted disagreements with his wife were irreconcilable.
Reports describe a violent confrontation at a Cargift water location where grain inspectors from the Rollins steamer faced five men. Inspectors were forced to retreat after a tense flare of threats and alleged knife intimidation as samples were seized and weighed. Legal questions loom from the incident.
Christiana reports Norway marks the half anniversary of its 1905 dissolution of the union with Sweden. Thanksgiving services filled churches nationwide as Norwegians observed a general holiday. Ring aakon and Queen Maude attended services at the church of the Re Vecmee.
Edward C. Ryan elected as territorial delegate to Congress will leave Havana on December 9 with family. He plans to present credentials from the Isle of Pines Assembly to the House, seeking admission and noting a looming treaty question if Cuba gains sovereignty. He warned that if seated, a constitutional dispute could arise requiring both houses' approval.
In St. Louis on December 7 a brick from an attempted intrusion shattered a courthouse window during a case before County Judge Hills. The brick struck the judge on the head as the sheriff and a man who said he wished to be jailed for the winter commented on the incident. The man’s wish may come true.
Tokio crowds welcomed Field Marshal Oyama amid enthused crowds in the capital a triumph rivaling Togo’s reception. In Conejos Col, District Attorney Pilcher filed information against Herman Schiffer and brothers Abraham and Isaac Schiffer for conspiracy to defraud connected with the Alamosa bank failure. The Schiffer trio were jailed in Pueblo County.
Report from Washington details distress in the Korean community over the death by self-inflicted action of Young, a brother of Wiau Min. The incident, conveyed yesterday, has strained health and prompted concern among officials and locals alike.
Thirteen unions including civil engineers teachers physicians and clerks join a Polish League of Leagues as an annex to the Russian League of Leagues. Local police petition for better pay housing and treatment and threaten to strike if no favorable response is given during the week.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on a horse stealing charge Joseph St Louis initially faced two juries. After an information error the case reset and he changed his plea to guilty to end the trial run. Other defendants entered pleas or faced court actions including Daniel Murphy for grand larceny overcoat theft, Bernard Draxton with bond reinstated for liquor selling, and Guy Sayles arraigned on shooting with intent to kill and concealed weapons.
At the Plakisitom cafe last night two masked robbers held up fifteen men and persuaded them to contribute about $300 to a cause. No one was injured. Also notes on Senator McCumber's bill fixing standards for ax and wheat and a trial in an unrelated local case before Judge Witt.
A garbled 19th century style notice from New York describes President John A. McCal and Vice President George W. Perkins of a trust company preparing for retirement and signaling resignation by April, with scattered details about elections and officials.
In Washington the opposition to railroad policy disperses amid unclear surveys. The article notes weaker stance among opponents, with Sugarst and the president's plan drawing more support. Details are fragmented but suggest a shift in political posture on rail policy.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe the assassination of Sakharoff at the governor's palace in Saratov by a woman named Dee. Earlier accounts allege brutal suppression of peasants by Cossacks and soldiers, echoing tactics used by Oblensky in Finland.
St Petersburg reports a revolutionary woman killed Lieutenant General Sakharoff, former minister of war, at the governor's house in Saratoff. The act sparks fear of broader revolutionary influence and raises concerns over military dictatorship. Telegraph operators resume calls delayed by cut wires and broken stations.
Washington December 7. Diplomats from South and Central American republics meet to choose the venue for the next Pan American Congress. Caracas Venezuela is widely favored to honor Simon Bolivar and host the 1907 gathering.
New York December 7 Albert T. Patrick convicted of the murder of William Marsh Rice is sentenced to die in the electric chair the week of January 22. Justice Rogers pronounced the sentence in the criminal branch and a U S Supreme Court appeal on a writ of error is expected to stay the execution. Patrick was returned to Sing Sing last night.
Dispatches from Lemberg report daily influx of Russian refugees fleeing turmoil in Russia. From Cracow to Lemberg they relate terrifying accounts of murders and riots, noting many former well to do now reduced to begging as they abandon possessions.
In St. Petersburg on December 7 public confidence in the government erodes as Witte appears powerless to meet the revolt, new mutinies among troops occur frequently, and lawlessness grows across the country amid rising danger.
Berlin census returns released show a population of 2,033,900. New post offices established in North Dakota include Hansbro in Towner County supplied from Rolla and Mercer in McLean County supplied from Turtle Lake. Olmstad in Towner County supplied from Egeland.
In Rowland Vermont Mary Rogers faces execution on Sunday. Attorneys pursue a reprieve with the governor likely in Montpelier early tomorrow. Papers were prepared for governor’s examination as lawyers plan to deliver them and seek clemency or postponement.
Governor Bell of Vermont, guest of Aaron Jones in South Bend, sparked controversy with a quoted remark about Mrs. Rogers. The visit included a city tour and Notre Dame, with staffer Dele noting further action depends on evolving legal cases and correspondence.
Philadelphia reports reveal brutal slave conditions aboard Chesapeake oyster boats as crews are forced to work under extreme deprivation. A 31 day Windom cruise uncovered widespread abuse with over 200 boats involved, sailors kept in rags and barefoot, with sick or exhausted men treated as property.
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