Vast Storm Rages Wide From Watertown to Twin Cities
A powerful overnight storm devastated Watertown South Dakota injuring many and destroying 250 to 300 buildings as debris and collapsed structures halted life. Twin Cities Minneapolis and St Paul faced isolation, heavy property damage and telegraph outages with several deaths reported and searches ongoing. Fargo campaign leader E J Hockenbury praised for orchestrating a large fundraising drive for Fargo College despite challenges.
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Yackenburg Praises Local Press for Fargo College Campaign
Fargo North Dakota June 22 1914 Campaign manager B J Hockenburg expresses gratitude to the Fargo Forum and local press for co operation in Fargo College campaign. He credits daily press space editorial tone and reports with crystallizing public sentiment aiding team efforts and campaign officials.
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Butte Bombarded As Union Hall Is Dyned By Miners
June 24 1923 Butte Montana reports 20 blasts of dynamite against Union Hall. The hall collapsed into the street as deputy sheriffs patrolled the city. Insurgent miners attacked the hall alongside seceders with 2 000 men leaving the old union. Governor Stewart may order troops to quell the unrest.
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Mail Men in Paris Strike Raises Post Office Siege
About 600 striking letter carriers barricaded the Paris central post office last night, occupying the building as 800 police surround the block. Authorities consider storming the building to expel the strikers after the senate refused to include higher allowances in the postal budget.
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King Peter abdicates throne in Servia
Belgrade June 24 King Peter of Servia abdicates in favor of his second son Alexander II due to ill health. His eldest son Prince George had renounced succession in 1909. A royal proclamation is to be issued to confirm the act.
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Fargo College Campaign Secures Its Continuance
John W Hansel thanks Fargo citizens for a six day drive that raised 11529650 pledged by 1827 supporters ensuring the college’s survival. He lauds public spirit and loyalty to public institutions, calling Fargo the biggest little city in America amid the emergency.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II Collides With Incemore in English Channel
The North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm II, built in 1902 and famed for speed, collided with the coaster Incemore in dense fog off the English coast near Cherbourg while en route from Southampton to New York. The accident left the liner damaged and she proceeded to port for repairs. Captain R. Dabl commanded the Kaiser Wilhelm II at 19,361 tons gross, 684 feet long.
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Mexican sniping reports stir Mexican situation in Washington
Washington reports persistent sniping by Mexican federals on American outposts at Vera Cruz and rumors of constitutionalist advances toward Mexico City. Officials await Barceda's arrival for talks, while administration weighs intervention prospects. President Wilson sends birthday congrats to King George.
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Millions in Claims on Roads
Washington reports that seventeen transcontinental railway companies face potential liabilities for intermountain freight rates. Estimates of claims filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission total about 12 million dollars, with one attorney alone handling over 1 million. Dozens of cases, from small to large amounts, have been brought by whippers, individuals, and associations seeking reparations as petitions await final rulings. The commission will examine these claims under law and its discretionary authority, as reparations laws are clarified.
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Heavy voting in North Dakota primaries reported
Heavy turnout noted in North Dakota primaries for state and congressional tickets with Republicans Democrats Progressives and Socialists. Early estimates suggest about 15 000 Republican voters may stay home from 77 000 total and about half of 24 000 Democrats will vote with 3 000 to 4 000 Socialists and under 2 000 Progressives casting ballots. Philander C Knox former secretary of state leaves Minneapolis for Alexandria for a short fishing trip before returning east.
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Fargo College Campaign Yields 116 396 50 in Six Days
The six day booster drive in Fargo raised 116 396 50 for Fargo college from 1 827 donors. Leaders praised civic unity and the campaign’s lasting citywide impact. The effort featured a final banquet at the Y M C A with plans to build new dormitories and a conservatory, plus an informal continuation group to sustain Fargo’s growth.
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Clemency Denied in Dynamite Conspiracy Sentences
Wilson grants immediate commutation for five defendants Michael J P Hannon Scranton Pe Frank Painter Omaha Neb Pred Mooney Duluth and William Schupe Chicago while twenty other leaders including In ce Ryan begin Leavenworth sentences tomorrow Clemency for John H B Barry and Pat 3 of St Louis is withheld allowing separate petitions.
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