08 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
1
Mrs Chadwick, charged in a federal scheme, appeared for a preliminary hearing in New York as bail set at 15000. She left for the Tombs if bonds were not posted and fainted during a courtroom exit as cameras flashed. Her son Emil assisted her with the marshal.
New York December 8 Mrs Cassie L Chadwick was arrested at her Hotel Breslin apartment on a charge of aiding a bank officer in embezzling 12500. The warrant issued by United States Commissioner Shields followed a conference with Assistant US Attorney Baldwin Secret Service Agent Flynn and US Marshal Henkel.
A fragmentary report describes Cleveland Dee and a district attorney Salis in a hurried scene with newspaper men. The text hints at a forge case and ongoing legal proceedings but core details remain obscured.
Langdon North Dakota December 83 The Scottish Rite Reunion here is largely attended with a class of sixteen taking the degrees. Last night a banquet was served by the Order of the Eastern Star. It was one of the swellest affairs ever given in the state.
W A Gordon of Grand Forks plans to relocate to Minneapolis at year start to become director of agencies for Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance Co. He has a storied career in banking and insurance, including six years as national bank examiner. Gordon will oversee North and South Dakota before selling local interests.
Washington December 8 The senate voted to adjourn today until Monday with plans to address the national pure food bill postponed. The Crum case arose as sessions ended, and discussions paused during adjournment. The opposition to the pure food bill persisted as lawmakers prepared for the next session.
Hiswatha Kan Dec 8 A Arthur aged 71 who has lived here since last September, claiming to be a retired preacher and evangelist, was arrested on a forgery charge. Authorities allege he used false credentials to solicit funds and misrepresent his status to obtain money.
A December dispatch from Port Arthur reports an Associated Press correspondent visiting Metre Hill after six days of fierce fighting. He saw trenches smashed and a 100 yard section packed with 400 Russian dead and wounded mangled by dynamite grenades, with the hill captured by Japanese forces.
Washington reports the interior department will prosecute every land fraud case to the full extent of the law regardless of rank. Following Portland convictions of five individuals, more trials are planned next week as officials pursue widespread land crimes with Justice Department cooperation.
James Mc Cord former mayor and pioneer wholesale druggist died in La Crosse Wisconsin at age 66 today December 8 193? The brief obituary notes his public service and business leadership in the community.
A South Carolina town reports an entire white family slain in a mysterious crime. The dispatch notes it resembles the Hodges killings at Statesboro last August, with few details available. A separate suit in Trinidad, Colorado, sees Victor Fuel Co. suing the United Mine Workers and John Mitchell for damages tied to a coal miners strike.
The Martin has introduced a bill to extend the Kinkaid law, first enacted in Nebraska last summer, to South Dakota. The measure would allow entries for homesteads under the same terms as Nebraska, expanding the available lands and eligibility for settlers.
Advices from Tokio indicate a great deal of damage to Russian ships by Japanese guns. Port Arthur reports December 7 observations showing the Polava sunken, the Retvizan sunk with stern under water, Pobieda heavily damaged, Bayan sinking toward her fore deck, Pereviets with upper deck submerged, and Sevastopol largely submerged with only masts visible from the harbor.
McClery and Barnett, attorneys for Tom Oxendall, filed contest proceedings against G N Meyer the Democratic sheriff candidate in Pierce County after a 628 to 626 face value win. The contestant seeks a recount claiming enough votes were miscounted to affect the result.
The Supreme Court hearing on the beef trust case was postponed to an unfixed future date due to the holiday recess. In Kansas City four men under 22 were arrested for attempting to derail a Missouri Pacific passenger train by placing a cross-tie on the main track. they claimed it was to see what would happen.
John L. Clemer, found unconscious along a highway near Hampden two weeks ago, died early this morning without regaining consciousness. The incident prompted local officials to investigate the circumstances of his collapse and subsequent death.
Langdon North Dakota December 8. Chas Smith agent for Syolz Lumber Co. was beaten and robbed of $2000 belonging to the company. Doctors fear fatal injuries after blunt force head trauma. Examination shows severe blows but no clue to the attackers.
The Hague December 8 The states general discussed a bill for a site for Carnegie’s Peace Palace. Differences of opinion appeared as some members praised the donor’s generosity but argued Carnegie’s funds could cover site and palace construction. No agreement was reached on the government site.
Jens Morrison was found unconscious on the prairie near Kenmare with head and limb injuries believed to be from a horse kick. He was taken to Minot hospital, where efforts to revive him continue and authorities seek to determine how the incident occurred.
Senator Hansbrough opposes proposed low grade wheat import rules arguing they would hurt North Dakota farmers by enabling millers to mix Canadian wheat with domestic stock for drawbacks. He pledges to supply North Dakota No 1 hard wheat at current prices and opposes liberalizing regulations. Representative Lovering backs revisions and urges strong relief.
The Minot patch corrects earlier reports about a Wallace County incident. It states no person was killed and that Poole accidentally shot during a scuffle. Officers report the wound was not fatal and the event was deemed an accident with no slur involved.
Burnett Washington December 8 An underground explosion at the Burnett coal mine killed eleven workers and left fire damp as the suspected cause. At the time forty men were employed, with fifteen feared dead as rescuers continued recovery.
Wesley Condon of Grand Forks County applies for a divorce from Mrs. Clara Condon on grounds of desertion. Married July 3, 1903 in Duluth, he left for work in the woods a week later and learned his wife left with another man. He traced them to this state but never located them.
Washington dispatch reports the post office department commanded James Keller president of the National Association of Letter Carriers and Cunningham head of the Rural Letter Carriers Association to resume duties immediately. Keller a Cleveland city carrier and Cunningham a rural carrier in Omaha have been deemed active in anti legislation campaigns and granted no extended leave. Keller is in his second term and is expected to return within a week or two. Cunningham is believed to be at his Omaha home though his location is uncertain.
Large exodus of attorneys and local jobbing house reps to Hickson this morning over Hexom and Bye general merchandise firm troubles. Store closed, overstock traded for farm property, reopening planned in a day or two. Creditors and a deputy sheriff report chaotic affairs and unsettled settlement proposals likely to fail. About $5000 in pressing bills due, bankruptcy feared. bond and debt issues stir uncertainty for the trade.
A fragmentary notice suggests a cure proposed for pneumonia with references to metals like gold and silver and mentions Evely subdividing or applying the treatment, but details are unclear and uncertain from the readable text. The piece reads as an experimental medical claim without verifiable evidence or full context.
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