08 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1904
Page
1
An old ad promotes Hart Schaffner and Marx men garments praised for durability and value. It emphasizes economical clothing that looks good and wears well, inviting men to buy for service and satisfaction in appearance.
The sultan’s letter to the Tangier diplomatic representation arrived today and is said to grant all demands of Raisuli the brigand leader. In Washington the government moved to drop two indictments against Morrison J. Barrett, former law clerk at the post office department.
Richard E. Prosser a local broker shot and killed Miles McDonnell a Boston traveling man in the Ten Buck Hotel in Albany early this morning. Prosser surrendered to police and, with counsel, waived examination. he was jailed on a first degree murder charge. Friends say his mind is affected.
LaCrosse report: Mrs. William Asselin, wed four weeks, dies after near constant serenades by persistent friends. Also notes North Dakota rural free delivery plans set for July 15 at Cando in Towners County serving 123 houses and 666 people, with riders appointed including Gustave Brewersdorf in Valley City route No. 5.
In St Louis the Spaniard Cervera, famed as a royal matador, was shot through the heart by Carleton Bass, an American matador. Bass and five others were arrested after a quarrel over the bull fight fiasco sparked the shooting. In Danville Illinois music teachers opened their sixteenth annual convention of the Illinois Music Teachers Association with President W F Bentley presiding.
Secretary Wilson foresees growing demand for graduates of agricultural colleges as teachers in public and private schools across the country. He predicts an extended need for competent, trained instructors to support agricultural education nationwide.
Acting Governor Haggett proclaims martial law in Cripple Creek district with postings in Victor and camp sites. Adjutant General Bell arrived to assume command during night, and conditions are reported quiet as of the proclamation.
In Victor Colorado a wave of unrest forces Justice of the Peace J. D. Thomas and Aldermen J. W. Murphy and J. J. Tobin to resign. Police Magistrate Michael Gibbons is jailed after refusal to resign. Attorney Frank J. Hangs is warned to leave the district as about 200 union members and sympathizers are arrested since Monday and twenty eight hayey deported.
A bundle of forty marked photographs found at the Cripple Creek District Owners Association meeting links the Victor Miners Union to alleged plots and killings. Names including James Corcoran are cited as arrested. two victims from the Vindicator explosion are named as McCormick and Beck. A special train of fifty union miners departed Cripple Creek with armed guards, aimed to pass through Colorado Springs without halt.
New York June B Arthur Poe a famed football star who helped Princeton beat Yale in 1888 married Anne Emerson King daughter of Thomas M King at the bride's father's home. The couple will reside in Fillshire where Poe engages in business.
Fragmentary note references Sunday schools, historical interventions, and evolving practices. Details unclear but suggests studying their development and impact over time.
New York socialite Hanna Elias, a rumored milliner and alleged mistress of millionaire, was charged with blackmailing about 700000 from John Platt. Police battered in doors at her Central Park West home to arrest her, then held her overnight at Mercer Street station.
John Palmer Edwards assistant manager at The Fargo Forum married Coral Wilkins at the bride's mother home in Oakes. Rev E P Lawrence presided. A reception followed. They depart for Minneapolis and Montreal then return to Fargo by July 1. The bride, a Mayville Normal graduate and former Fargo teacher, and the groom are warmly praised by friends.
June 8 report from Liao Yang says the alleged Russian squadron departure from Port Arthur remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile skirmishes persist on the Fert Wang Cheng road with Japanese cavalry clashing with Russian patrols.
Tokio reports June 6 midnight Japanese gun boats near Port Arthur to inspect the entrance. A boat was hit repeatedly, killing one sailor and wounding two others during the exposure of a heavy nonade.
New Chwang reports the funeral of Lewis Etzel, correspondent for The London Daily Telegraph, held this afternoon. He was killed at sea by Chinese soldiers during a pirate search. the pirates fled and have not been seen since.
In St Petersburg a rumor claims Port Arthur has fallen, but officials doubt the report. The admiralty suspects battleships Yashima or Ima may be missing and a third Pacific squadron may be formed with permission from Turkey to operate through the Dardanelles.
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