05 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
1
The article reports that Cassatt will not be called to testify in the ongoing case. No further witness or evidentiary details are provided in the readable text. Authorities declined to comment on the procedural implications or next steps.
Washington Senator Hale urged rapid disposition of six major appropriation measures to avoid delaying adjournment. He warned the Senate may stay in session beyond this month if action stalls, stressing that prompt passage is essential for an early adjournment. In Philadelphia the Interstate Commerce Commission resumed coal car discrimination hearings.
Henry H Powers once prospered on the New York Stock Exchange but lost most of his fortune in recent years. He killed himself at his Brooklyn home by shooting after selling his seat and continuing to dabble in stocks in a vain bid to regain wealth.
The great road race for the Herkomer prize began in Berlin with many contestants led by Prince Henry of Prussia driving his sixty horsepower Benz. The ten day event travels through Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Vienna, showcasing a demanding route.
Bismarck reporters note Nee nah Wis officials say the man who shot John Muller is Eugene Keeser not Joe Lach. Keeser escaped jail in Fond du Lac last winter while held for a similar holdup. Muller recovering in hospital. Lach face hearing next week.
In Andover on June 5 two young children of John Nelson tasted a rat biscuit used to poison rodents. They became seriously ill but are expected to recover.
Bertha Claiche was sentenced by Judge Davis in New York after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the first degree for the murder of Emil Gerdrén. The judge imposed a term not less than two years and two months nor more than five years, with the crime carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years.
Leah Pettit of Faulkton South Dakota is in serious condition after an accident while riding horseback. The horse tumbled while driving cattle, tossing her to the ground. Her foot caught in the saddle and she was dragged for a distance as the horse fled. She was unconscious upon rescue and recovery is doubtful.
Nearly 250 refugee Chinese were sent home at the expense of the Chinese government aboard the steamer Hong Kong which sailed from San Francisco today for the orient. The fire disaster left many unable to settle locally, prompting return to their homeland.
Minneapolis gains momentum as a wheat center while Chicago loses ground. In 1905, out of 253,441,319 bushels in competitive territory, Chicago produced about 20.6 million, Minneapolis 65.5 million, and Kansas City 8.2 million, with Chicago’s 1904-05 share dropping and Minneapolis and Kansas City rising.
Rain disrupted the General Federation convention outing in St. Paul on June 6. Delegates were ferried to Minnehaha park for a luncheon and informal reception after a cut Fort Snelling program. Cynthia Alden spoke on Sunshine society work as guests enjoyed Falls views and trolley trips to Lakes Calhoun and Harriet.
Garland F. White a wealthy Chicago merchant defends a breach of promise suit filed by his ex wife Mrs. Gertrude White. She says he courted her during winter and spring and she consented to remarry after he doubled up with another woman. White recently married Ella Cushing, a store cashier, triggering the suit seeking damages of 25000 dollars.
Chicago figures report Eric Muenter, Harvard instructor whose wife died April 16 in Boston, has written a long unsigned pamphlet from New Orleans titled a protest. Relatives say the document bears his hand and he declares he will seek mercy if others deem his protest insane.
Syracuse June 5 Several hundred women from western New York gather for the tenth annual convention of the Federation of Women's Literary and Educational Organizations at the New York State Trade School for Girls with headquarters at the Yates Hotel Ismar J Perits will lecture on Woman in the Ancient Hebrew Cult Harriet May Mills leads the suffrage debate with speakers Julia A Jenney Mary F. S. Gannett and Anna S Huntington Mrs Henry Altman and Dr S P Colegrove to discuss art topics including the Art of the Ancient Hebrews and Art in the Home
Insurance investigators in Milwaukee reopen hearings on June 5 examining the affairs of the Union Central Life Insurance Co of Ohio as part of the Wisconsin special legislative committee's inquiry into insurers.
Boston June 5 Dr Wood Hutchinson head of the Red Plains sanatorium California stirred debate at a conference of the American Academy of Medicine during the AMA conventions. Many physicians present were advanced in age as Hutchinson called it a lamentable spectacle to see an old man cling to life when his faculties are failing and should yield to a younger man.
Chicago health officials dispatched three sanitary inspectors to the stock yards to conduct thorough checks on meat handling practices and the sanitary condition of workers and facilities. They will report any unsanitary conditions found.
Overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva announced he will stay in Zion City despite John Alexander Dowie’s efforts to challenge him in federal court. About five thousand residents signaled plans to remain, and the Zion business council aims to incorporate several factories before winter. Planned ventures include fire escapes, a plano factory revival, neckties, furniture, and building blocks with outside capital sought. Dowie preached to forty followers in his Virginia hotel suite as Deacon John A. Lewis praised the apostle’s health.
Berlin June 5 The accouchement of Crown Princess Frederick William is awaited daily with prayers in churches. A ceremonial salute is planned with 101 guns if a son is born and 72 guns if a daughter.
Topeka June report says F D Coburn, appointed yesterday as United States senator for Kansas to replace Joseph R Burton, has not yet decided whether to accept the post.
St. Petersburg June 5 The agrarian programme of the radical peasant workmen in the lower house aims at nationalizing land and socializing industry. A national land fund would expropriate crown church and excess private property, with state ownership of cities factories and mills. Mines would escheat to the state, remaining land allotted to till, with transport aid if needed. An occupation tax would fund services and credit for implements.
Washington reports that Guatemalan troops defeated revolutionists on the Mexican and Salvadoran borders. Dispatches received by the state department from American Minister Combs in Guatemala City confirm the successes.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on June 6 a young man named Roberts was killed while unloading logs at the Grand Forks Lumber Co. on the east side. Investigators blame a failed tripper for the fatal accident.
Washington June reports from canal officials say singing boosts labor output. West Indian laborers accustomed to songs, and bosses who lead a chorus, show superior work, with one supervisor inspiring better morale and far more progress than rivals.
Indianapolis June 6 national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America met here to discuss the strike situation throughout the country. Executive officers said the meeting was called for that purpose but would not specify matters to be considered. President Mitchell denied a Pennsylvania report that he would resign.
Pittsburg June 56 stockholders of the Pennsylvania company held their annual meeting and re elected the old board of directors.
Representatives from forty four states converge in Buffalo to form a national wholesale grocery organization. The Iroquois Hotel houses headquarters and sessions over three days. Pure food enforcement and related laws are key topics, with a Retail committee anticipated.
Labour commission to recruit workers from Spain, sending Leroy Park to Gibraltar for conditions study. European labor aims to supplement West Indian crews, with Barbados and Jamaica workers already hired. Spaniards earn 20 cents per hour, reported to work harder and accept housing and better food, while Jamaica laborers are paid 10 cents.
Chicago firms publish a joint statement in response to the Neill Reynolds report and Roosevelt’s message, affirming clean plants, sanitary methods, and wholesome products. They note decades of expert examination by doctors chemists sanitarians and officials worldwide who have found conditions satisfactory, while offering to adopt practical improvements.
London editorials discuss President Roosevelts message to Congress on meat concerns, largely affirming charges against packers. They warn British consumers to avoid American meat products until broad reform is achieved, urging reliance on British or colonial goods and insisting export meat is not better inspected than domestic.
In London today canned provisions sales fell sharply across major stores. Dealers report a week of steady declines culminating in a day with no meat tins or sausages sold as official packing disclosures were published.
Washington June 6 under suspension of the rules the house passed the bill to survey and allot lands within the Blackfoot Indian reservation in Montana and open surplus lands to settlement. The measure attached to the Indian appropriation bill was rejected by house conferees who kept the bill on the Indian budget.
Washington June 56 President Roosevelt refuses to entertain any proposal to delay or alter the inquiry into the alleged drug trust. He states the Indianapolis proceedings initiated by the attorney general must proceed without interruption.
Mrs Edward Kloise died in a strange accident while riding a hay wagon near Sisseton. The wagon tipped over crossing a slough about three feet deep, burying her under the load. her husband freed her, but she drowned in the slough water.
In Stucbenville Ohio on June 6 quiet prevails at Plum Run Bradley and Dillonvale after troop detachments arrive in Sub-district No 5. No new disturbances noted and peace is expected to be fully restored as additional troops reach Dillonvale marching to Bradley.
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