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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
1
Admiral Dickens squadron staged a mock attack against Oriole City as fortifications at Fort Howard fired on four torpedo boat destroyers. By 1 30 this morning artillery claimed to have blown two boats from the water in a dramatic display.
In an interview Premier Ram edt states Sweden will not recognize Norway’s independence. He expects the riksdag to adopt this view and believes no foreign power will recognize Norway against Sweden’s will.
Leavenworth, Kansas June 12 Frank G. Bigelow former Milwaukee banker began serving his ten year term in the federal prison here today. He will be assigned a clerical position in the executive department after medical examination. Nahant Massachusetts June 12 a society wedding notable here was Grace Dabney daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Dabney of Boston and Robert Wrenn former American lawn tennis champion and current New York broker. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home with attendance from Boston New York and other cities.
Washington reports ship subsidy legislation will be forced to the front early in the next Congress. Genera l Grosvenor urges swift action to curb foreign competition and notes current freight payments to foreign ships totaling about 290.9 million dollars per year. The issue has long stirred debate since McKinley’s era with past Senate passage preventing House approval amid opposition.
President Roosevelt notified Governor Douglas he desires no official reception for a Harvard visit and would attend in a private capacity. The move aims to avoid awkward social duties, leaving arrangements to private escort but could raise questions about formal protocol.
A New York writer, recently back from Colombia, asserts the republic intends to avenge Panama loss by building its own canal capital while offering abundant foreign funds for the project. President Reyes reportedly rejects foreign aid to ensure the canal is financed entirely by Colombia and stands as a monument to national enterprise and patriotism.
The New York to Chicago eighteen hour flyer arrived 3 minutes ahead of schedule in Jersey City and Chicago as the Pennsylvania Railroad logs a time-saving inaugural run. The initial New York to Chicago leg reached Chicago at 8:52 AM, three minutes early.
In St. Petersburg on June 12 reports say the peace process shows a shaky start with preliminary quotations lacking foundation. Foreign Minister Lumsdorf informs fleets of powers that plenipotentiaries will seek terms, while Japanese nominees for commission heads, including Marana Tto and Katsura, are discussed amid varied public theories on indemnity and territorial cession.
St. Petersburg reports M. W. Witte, president of the committee of ministers, will depart for overseas in two weeks on what is described as public business. His wife’s name is tied to the peace negotiations in current discussions.
In St Petersburg on June 12 Russia prepared an official reply for Washington. Minister Lamsdorff delivered the message to American Ambassador Meyer as the reply moved toward the U S capital.
Chicago June 12 The Pennsylvania Railroad began a regular eighteen hour service between Chicago and New York on Sunday. The train departed Chicago on schedule with five cars including two sleepers a dining car a compartment observation car and a combination library drawing room and smoking car. All cars were fully booked before departure and the train was on time to reach its eastern destination barring unforeseen delays.
Frank G. Bigelow, former president of a Milwaukee bank, pled guilty to ten counts under the national bank law. A federal judge sentenced him to a concurrent ten year term at hard labor in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, following a grand jury indictment.
Rome reports Miss Mary Newbier died aboard a Florence boarding sea and left a fortune to the Count of Turin, a cousin to King af Fomaeet vere. An American from California allegedly discussed the fortune, and her death may be linked to a broken head in a contentious, rumor-filled tale.
Washington June 12 Russian Ambassador Cassini called on the president today but no details of his visit were released. The president had received Russia's reply before Cassini's call and offered no further comment.
Tokio reports calm reception in Japan to American intervention and prospective peace. Roosevelt’s proposals are viewed with guarded hope amid uncertainty about Russia’s stance and the final settlement of key questions after extended diplomacy. Armistice talks and reduction of armaments on the Manchurian frontier are anticipated, with optimism for an enduring peace once a treaty is signed.
News from St Petersburg indicates Russia waits for Japan to set time and place for terms. The Russian representative will have limited powers to receive terms and seek a possible armistice, with negotiations to follow if a basis for peace exists. Historical examples show Russia prefers limited plenipotentiaries and curb to avoid harsher conditions.
Paris reports global praise for President Roosevelt as his initiative opens talks between Russia and Japan. France, distracted by its own troubles with Germany, joins in the optimistic sentiment. Ambassadors Rosevelt Takahira and Canela depicted in portraits.
Chicago June 12 The diary of Mas mie Collins Streeter wife of Captain George Wellington Streeter records a string of romantic turmoil and threats. Entries from April to May show quarrels, beatings, expressions of fear, and consideration of returning to South Bend before further conflicts.
New York June 12 The subway train service was suspended after a flood from a 48 inch water main burst Sunday afternoon. Water flowed for four and a half hours before shut off, causing an estimated $100,000 loss to the subway. Passengers trapped near the flood faced a harrowing experience as power and lights went out and panic spread.
Floodwaters of the Mississippi River widen five to eight miles across unprotected lowlands from Hannibal to Keokuk and Alexandria. Farmer Rulex Smallwood is dead after drowning while animals plague the area with numerous carcasses seen afloat near Hannibal.
Aberdeen South Dakota June 12 Bowdle in Edmunds County claims to be the largest primary creamery business in the state The creamery took in 11200 pounds of cream and churned 4600 pounds of butter last Saturday The manager paid out over 900 dollars for cream that day
Invitations issued for the annual D. O. K. K. summer ceremonial of Beth-El-Wed Temple in Aberdeen. Knights of Pythians from many parts of the state expected to attend the event on Wednesday June 11 for a large, successful affair.
Kingston port reports the steamer Dorothy is fitted with a new wheel and bound from Wilmington Delaware to Houghton Michigan with 900 tons of dynamite. Masters are warned to keep clear as any collision could leave no survivors to tell the tale.
The Augustana Swedish Laheran Synod of America opened its annual convention in Stanton with about five hundred delegates from across the States and Canada. Key topics include the synod history and vital questions likely to require debate and decisions over the next ten days.
An urchronicle piece, likely from Berlin, discusses Dr Rosen’s return from Abyssinia as Germany’s envoy to King Menelik II. It notes Menelik’s legends, the Ark of the Covenant, and Jewish and Sabian roots, alongside a separate report from Washington on rail project invitations for the Philippines and proposed routes from Dagupan to Laoag with Benguet connections.
A furnace exploded at the Iroquois Ironworks in Chicago, killing one man and leaving two others missing. Nicholas Rejoif stood near the furnace when it blew, and no trace of him has been found.
Milwaukee June 12 Henry Goll former assistant cashier of First National Bank today pleaded not guilty to an indictment with thirteen counts He was released on twenty thousand dollars bail Carnegie offer declined Jackson Miss June 12 Mississippi University board of trustees rejects Andrew Carnegie Regie offer to build a library at Oxford campus
Michigan City prisoner William Caldwell, jailed for three years for murder, has received ten thousand dollars from an eastern relative’s estate. Washington announces postmaster salary changes, listing increases for several towns and a rural route order affecting 470 people in Barbed Neau County.
St. Petersburg reports the Russian experiment in parliamentarism will commence in September. The emperor has approved a two‑house scheme, though he reserves final authority.
Brainerd Minnesota June 12 The Minnesota Federation of Labor held its annual session with large attendance. President H L Dix of Minneapolis led the meeting which aims to curb Citizens Alliance efforts to establish open shops in Minneapolis and other Minnesota industries. Mississippi Floods Inundate Ha n ibal area June 12 The Mississippi River rose to flood stage after heavy rains. The rise in twenty four hours exceeded five feet and the stage reached 17 1 feet with twenty feet forecast. Lowlands are submerged and rail traffic is disrupted as three bridges washed away. No casualties reported.
Vienna reports that Frankfurt has purchased the Rembrandt painting Samson and Delilah from Count Schoenborn for 82500. The transfer occurred without warning as the contract remained unsigned, and the celebrated work was moved to Frankfurt immediately amid Austrian despair.
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