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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
1
Officials in Colorado confront sixty murder charges amid a sweeping legal action. Prosecutors allege multiple killings tied to a coordinated scheme across counties, naming several high profile defendants and supporting evidence from coordinated investigations.
Cripple Creek jail intake reports sixty men from the bull pen moved to the county jail on murder charges. The transfer follows unrest at the local facility as officials classify the incidents as a mass confinement and investigation continues.
In St Paul on June 11 Rev J H Dobbyn an Episcopal clergyman from Dickinson North Dakota pled guilty to a minor disorderly conduct charge substituting for a serious alleged offense. He received ninety days in the workhouse without option for fine after the plea. Two detectives had investigated the case prompted by a boy's brother in law.
Sixty six departed Victor Colorado coal miners driven to Kansas by a special train with fifty Colorado militiamen deserted their charges after a volley. Colonel Kennedy warned they were not wanted in Colorado and should go east. Sheriff Brady later ordered them back to Colorado. At Holly they received food from a Salvation Army station before heading on foot toward Lamar.
Governor Peabody says he has not declared martial law in any Colorado community. He explains military rule is not in effect, only insurrection and rebellion measures. He notes arrests have been made and suspects are handed to authorities for trial.
Denver June Thomas H Parfet, among twenty six deported miners from Victor, obtained a warrant in Justice Rice's Court for the arrest of Deputy Sheriff Harry D Benton and seven unknown assistants who guarded the deportees on charges of false imprisonment.
Governor Peabody expressed support for stamping out dynamiters amid calls by labor and military factions in Denver Colorado. The fragmented OCR notes reference deportation and union voices, signaling a tense security stance during unrest.
Nashville Tennessee reports the fourteenth detail reunion of the United Confederate Veterans scheduled in Nashville during the coming week. Officials estimate at least 290000 people will attend, with extensive preparations underway for public appearance and event details as the gathering continues to attract wide participation.
Leo Degarr an Indian was found in a woods near Devils Lake North Dakota in a near dying condition with head and face badly battered. attackers were at large and expected to be caught. also note South Dakota State University commencement plans with Rev Robert Dennison delivering the sermon and Tene-Rotsa of the Geert of Nebraska leading the procession. International rifle shooting festival in New York draws visitors nationwide including potential participation by President Roosevelt and German ambassador with several notable attendees.
New York June 11 police were told by Nan Patterson counsel that J Moran Levith brother in law of the women involved in the case will be considered. The note indicates a potential development in the death investigation of Young last Saturday.
Several thousand German veterans gathered in Appleton Wisconsin for the fifth test of the German Veterans Society of Wisconsin. The event featured a parade and community celebration with local groups and venues listed in the day’s notices.
Obituary notice notes Hawkins Pleeburg Pas has died. The brief record lists no further details but states the deceased lived in Pleeburg and mentions a forthcoming service.
In New York on June 11 Hannah Elias was discharged after Assistant District Attorney Rand argued the case lacked evidence of extortion. Platt, the old millionaire, testified inconsistently about payments and documents. Elias was briefly released, re-arrested on a civil writ, then freed again, as a crowd outside jostled the courthouse.
June 11 New York. Lawrence Curfarl, head of the striking freight handlers, after a conference with labor leaders, declared he will call out freight handlers from New York to San Francisco if the local strike is not settled within three days. He warned railroads and other workers to grant the demands or face a coordinated nationwide stoppage.
City Engineer Miltimore and four workmen died when sewer gas exploded as they entered a constricted sewer along Thirty ninth Street. Man holes for blocks were blown up and a frame building demolished in the incident.
June 11. George Bishop, a Duluth railway brakeman, shot and killed Laura Lee of Superior at her home then killed himself. The lovers had been separated. he had gone to persuade her to desert her life. He fired a final shot as she fell and died, ending his own life. Relatives were at the bedside.
Devils Lake North Dakota June 11 John Paulson 23 employed on Norman Morrison's large Webster farm struck by lightning and instantly killed last evening His relatives live at Cas Lake Inn
President John Mitchell and William Dodds of United Mine Workers of America will attend the International Mining Congress in Europe as representatives. The trip aims to study later conditions in Great Britain and on the continent and will include talks with industry leaders.
Fragmentary OCR text recalling William Barry and Allan Matlin from Graton Nebraska with deputy Cavalier present during forenoon session. details are unclear and fragmented with uncertain names and actions.
New York June 11 Taverford College cricket squad leaves for England to play a series with major schools. The team departs aboard the steamship Umbria, plans practice in the south and west of England, with matches including Marlborough College and other renowned clubs on the itinerary.
A man named George Herburger is confined to his home in St Paul after injuries from an assault near W Fifth Street. He was attacked while leaving a location operated by Kotbler and Hinrichs, with thugs prompting a robbery. He was struck on the head and is receiving police attention.
In Greencastle Indiana on June 11 the DePauw University commencement exercises are held signaling the sixty-second ceremony. The event features musical and academic programs, with graduates preparing to receive degrees as part of the university’s long-standing tradition.
Abner McKinley, brother of the late President McKinley, was found dead in his Somerset Pennsylvania home this morning, seated in a chair. The death is believed to have occurred two to three hours earlier. a colored servant slept nearby and Mrs. McKinley discovered the body at 8 AM. In Port Arthur area, reports say Japanese forces near Port Arthur have reinforced and may attack once they feel rear defenses can resist a possible Russian offensive from the north.
Washington on June 11 reports a likely temporary appointment to the office of attorney general through March 4 next. The favored choice is William Day, presently assistant attorney general, who has overseen all recent trust proceedings.
Grand Forks North Dakota June 11. The street car line between the city and the university will switch from gasoline motors to electric power. The move aims to modernize the line and extend the system through the city. Stock will be sold to cover the change, with about twelve thousand five hundred dollars of capital needed. University power furnishes the electricity and rails and ties are in place awaiting completion.
London June 11 It is announced that Grey Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland has been appointed to succeed Lord Minto as governor general of Canada and will assume the post on due date.
Major A W Edwards Fargo consul general at Montreal reports to the commerce department that the Welland and St. Lawrence canals were made free of sail duties in 196g and that the trade was affected with a general increase in all kinds of traffic and commerce.
St. Petersburg June 11 The Associated Press reports General Kuropatkin is reversing General Kuroki's flank movement north of Siamataza by sending troops from Mukden to turn Kuroki's right.
St Petersburg reports that the London Daily Mail claim of two infernal machines found in the czar's palace on June 7 is positively denied by authorities.
Liao Yang June 11 The entire campaign plan is run from a railway carriage used as a saloon, stud, and bedroom by General Kuropatkin. He conducts all business and receives dispatches at any time, day or night from this mobile headquarters.
June 11 report from Tokio states Siu sen, an important town forty miles northeast of Ping, is now occupied by Japanese forces. The town controls routes to Ping and Hai Cheng and holds key strategic value in the region.
St Pierreport Arthur reports indicate Russians think a battle has happened near Port Arthur with Japanese possibly defeated. In Eau Claire Wisconsin the United Commercial Travelers hold their annual convention with brief business sessions and a large outdoor program. The organization reports nearly 2,000 members in the state.
News from Guayaquil and Plata Peru details a Dingue outbreak with ten deaths in three hours on June 10. The report also notes a farewell event in Delaware for Bishop Bashford involving graduation ceremonies and a large reception at the university.
The Lincoln McKinley Association of Missouri hosted a ceremony at the Lincoln monument in Oak Ridge. Lieut. Gav E. Ov Stunard of Missouri delivered the tribute as prepared for the occasion. Young women represented the territories and not the United States during the event. About 240 members attended the ceremony.
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