27 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
1
Memphis December reports Merchants Trust Co closed its doors and a receiver was appointed. The bank had capital stock of about $200,000. American Savings and Merchants Savings Bank and other small subsidiaries also suspended operations.
New York reports call loaned around 55 percent just before 2 o clock today with funds available at 5 percent.
Grand Forks North Dakota December 27 Reve James Austin Hannah a noted cattle breeder and farmer and an ordained minister officiated at a Devils Lake wedding for Miss Strand and Miss Lieckson on the way to a wedding trip Faribault Minnesota.
Boston reports the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Young People's society of Christian endeavor. The movement has expanded greatly in the last two years, with forty-six states and three Canadian provinces showing significant unit growth.
Reports from Barnwell describe a brutal lynching with authorities wiring Governor Heyward about the violent incident. Sheriff Creech notes a fatal assault and gunfire as mobs unleashed deadly violence, with chaotic scenes and shattered calm following Friday's events.
A fragmented report from Newport discusses a meningitis outbreak affecting seamen at a training station. The item notes severe deaths and widespread illness among crews, with references to causation and public concern. The text is garbled but centers on the epidemic's impact and ongoing investigation.
Albany, Dec 27 Mrs Alfred Wiltze 81 Central avenue New York is mother of a three days old infant her story told by Dr George T Moston who attended her He believes the wife story. Official New York county returns show Hearst 140204 Ivins 64 289 McGlellan 283 My Jedist 224929 Ivins 137193 Washington 4 490 President Roosevelt and family to Washington after visit care by Negro caretaker at Albermarle home.
Fragmentary report from New York dated December 27 notes discussions with Belmont and Mire Ryan and approval to play for the Interbo peliten matter. The plan awaits stockholder approval after lawyers finalize the terms with securities firms and associations involved.
Washington reports say Colombia grants asylum to a Venezuelan general once under Castro notations. The dispute stems from Venezuela seeking the general who fled to Colombia, provoking a fresh diplomatic friction between Colombia and Venezuela. A Pennsylvania board meeting is slated to discuss major improvements requiring substantial funds.
A cable from Konstantinople reports a severe earthquake in Hargout village of eastern Turkey. It destroyed many dwellings, left residents destitute, and disrupted local mission activity amid reports the area is largely Armenian.
Fragmentary note records an owed amount to Aim Hume identified as 37 in December with unclear details. No additional context or parties clearly defined.
James A Pratt of Flushing reportedly one of four heirs to over 1 million dollars who vanished from his home on Easter Sunday. Police believe he is somewhere in northern Minnesota while Miss Jey Er Frat, sister, has sought police help to widen the search.
Pekin dispatch notes rising Chinese irritation toward foreigners driven by student activists and educated Chinese abroad. Newspapers amplify anti foreign sentiment, threatening to generalize boycotts from Americans to all foreigners, with potential for a permanent national army.
Aberdeen December 27 jurors failed to reach a verdict in the Pischke suit by Mrs. Pischke of Leola against the Milwaukee Road. The court may retry the case before the circuit court ends. In the Button suit for cattle loss, a verdict was returned for Bert A. Smith against Continental Casualty Co. on a claim tied to an accident while Smith, a janitor, was allegedly injured falling from a second story window during hazardous work.
In St Louis on December 27 two five member committees representing the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches met at the Southern Hotel to finalize the organic union on the basis approved by a majority of the presbyteries. The plan aims to merge church structures and set shared rates and governance through joint assemblies until full merger.
Aberdeen resident Ed Sne Ger was brought from Redfield by police to Aberdeen to face the United States Commissioner. Wallace pleaded guilty to robbing the Miusfield post office. Snyder was arrested in Athol for an attempted holdup in Spin county. The case highlights federal crime concerns in the region.
In Odessa December 27 reports say train service is cut off beyond Imerinka and frontiers are isolated. Strikes renew daily and a general strike is anticipated, though post and telegraph services have resumed briefly. The situation across St. Petersburg and Moscow remains precarious.
A report from Governor General Donbassoff says the Moscow revolt failed with troops in control. Bombs and revolvers from roofs terrorized defenders as authorities capture leaders and anticipate forced quiet before a Duma election.
Albany reports Miss Elsie Smith, queen Titania in Albany Hallowe en carnival 90g, received a box of candy by mail with poison. A druggist found Paris green and other toxins. Smith suspects a rival girl. police and post office investigate.
San Francisco December 27 Jack OBrien the pugilist who recently defeated Robert Fitzsimmons has authorized issuing a challenge to James J Jeffries the retired heavyweight champion Any terms Jeffries may demand will be accepted by OBrien
Sumner Indiana reports John Wade the oldest Odd Fellows member at 87 today. Wade joined in 1843 and has long worked as a saddler and farmer. A banquet in his honor is planned this evening. In New York Abraham H. Hummel, jailed on conspiracy charges in the Dodge Morse divorce case, is released on new bail and faces further proceedings.
John C. McCall, back from Paris, testifies before the insurance committee. He says Hamilton refused to surrender check stubs. Hamilton provides a statement claiming no checks were used and asserts large insurers were monitored by a rival company.
The World reports that Hamilton may owe the New York Life Co. money as his account with the company remains open due to his failure to repay funds received. He offers to place $160 cash from his private funds pending final adjustment of the account. The decision on any further payments rests with the company.
Chairman Shonts with Chief Engineer Stevens arrives in Washington to present views to the Isthmian Canal Commission on building a lock canal versus a sea level canal. Stevens favors the lock canal for definite construction timelines while sea level uncertainty remains.
Tampa reports the three masted schooner Sakata of Parsboro Nova Scotia wrecked with at least seven crewmen drowned except Mate John F Williams of St John New Brunswick The dead include John Conlon managing owner and his son of Parsboro plus John Cox of St John The wreck sighted December 23 by the schooner Helen Thomas arrived from Galveston and the survivor Williams endured four days without drink before being aided The wrecked schooner found bound for Havana
Des Moines Iowa December 27 the West man Association of Florowets opened its annual meeting here with attendance promising features and promised speakers from leading growers and wit s from this head. event highlights include reported interest and anticipated presents for members.
Cable dispatches from San Domingo report the cabinet has taken control and named Vice President Caseres as successor to President McRae, who remains with revolutionary forces ten miles from Abe City.
The Itaty department issued a brief dispatch from Puerto Plata Dominican Republic noting the departure from that port of a xegee fee re efferson. City authorities in Missouri reported Dec 27 that the Yorke Life Insurance Co. hired an official to oppose a license revocation for a camper, but the fragmentary text provides few verifiable details.
A complaint filed by a Washington source alleges mishandling in the Post Office Department inquiry. The document does not specify exact charges but names prominent individuals and mentions postal duties in Washington and Grand Rapids. The case centers on suspected mail irregularities without detailing concrete accusations.
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