30 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
1
St Petersburg on June 30 reports the Romanoff dynasty in grave peril as the Russian revolution gains strength. The crisis could end in days with the revolt crushed or beyond control.
Peering through a fog of revolt in Russia, officials in St Petersburg race to quell unrest across Poland and the Caucasus. Martial law is declared at Odessa and Liban as naval mutinies threaten the Kniaz Potemkine and crewships. The army’s loyalty remains in doubt while news from Odessa spreads nationwide.
St. Petersburg reports a sensational mutiny with 8,000 Imperial sailors and Cronstad dockyard workers refusing to work at the naval post. Authorities have not yet confirmed the uprising.
St Petersburg report confirms mutiny of sailors at Cronstad with one officer killed and far reaching unease among classes. Many citizens threaten to go abroad as tension grows in the city.
Libau reports about 4000 mutineers surrounded by military in a small wood near the port. About 1000 have already surrendered. Continuous firing and machine gun sounds fill the air while residents remain indoors. no further details available.
London dispatch reports Odessa quiet with no serious bombardment yesterday. A telegram warns a renewal was threatened this morning as tensions remain high and shipowners receive updates from the port.
A dispatch from Odessa reported last evening that the battleship Kniaz Potemkine opened fire on shore forces near St. Petersburg as mutineers were said to have been freed and the situation remained tense amid ongoing clashes and unclear casualties.
A Vienna dispatch from Bucharest reports the murder of General Czernoteki, chief of the Bessar region, killed near Kishineff. The unnamed source notes the fatal incident as a significant loss for Russian forces.
At a meeting of the education board today an announcement described a ten million endowment for education in the United States. Officials noted the gift would support educational initiatives and institutional growth.
Dated from Stockholm in June a vague dispatch reports that Norwegian forces have been mobilized to move toward a Swedish frontier town. The fragment notes training and a Tuesday night transport toward the border, with unclear specifics about units and dates.
New York June 30 The Times today published a statement from a confidential representative of John F Wallace the resigned chief engineer of the Panama Canal Co who said Wallace intended to stay in charge until completion He says Wallace will soon present his side to the public to justify his resignation and a investigation will be made
Washington June 30 Secretary Taft in New York after rebuke asked John F. Wallace chief engineer of the Panama canal to resign for public interest and records turnover. Roosevelt letters confirm Wallace tendered resignation and offered no complaint against associates.
Grand Forks North Dakota June 30 The Eastern Star will conclude its grand lodge meeting here this afternoon. New officers were elected with Matron Mattie Ehrman and others filling roles such as Grand Associate Matron Ellen Rereate, Grand Associate Grand Patron J T Freeman, Grand Secretary Florence Hoskins, Grand Treasurer Elizabeth Welch, and various conductresses and officers across towns including Larimore Hope Lakota and Dev.
Bismarck North Dakota June 30 Adjutant General B S Miler will retire with military honors Masonic rites. The funeral will be held later in the afternoon at the cemetery with details to follow.
Unconfirmed rumors claim John F. Stevens has been chosen as Panama Canal chief engineer with a 30000 dollar annual salary and no commission membership. Taft announced Stevens’ appointment with resignation on the isthmus. Milville closes glass season reporting strong factory activity and worker prosperity.
New York reports a man named Henry Jacobs Pe as rabbi was held for trial charged with operating a pool room inside a synagogue on Grand Street. Police say the door was broken after being refused entry during religious services, and the walls displayed racing charts and other paraphernalia from former rooms.
Washington warns that land owners indifference delays the Bismarck North Dakota irrigation project. Agreement to abide by land subdivision and repayment rules is needed before construction can begin, or the field parties may be withdrawn and operations moved. The Interior Department flagged plans to extend irrigable area and build a power station, with potential relocation of work to other projects. An unrelated report notes an attempted highway robbery in Aberdeen, where a man was assaulted and his wrist broken as he returned home.
Remains of John Paul Jones to be placed aboard the flagship and escorted to Annapolis for burial at the Naval Academy Cherbourg. Rear Admiral Sigsbee's squadron will take the body to America and anchor in the roadstead this morning. United States Marshal BE R Henry arrested four Coast Artillery soldiers from Camp McKinley on counterfeiting charges. They allegedly passed and possessed spurious ten and five dollar coins plated with gold. Suspects are J Cooper W Wilson J Longley and James Jackson. A gold plating machine was seized. Investigation continues.
LaMoure North Dakota June 30 A quadruplet boy born to Mr and Mrs E E Reilly Monday morning died. Crowds visited the home all day as the remaining three girls progress well. The boy weighed two and three fourth pounds at birth while the girls weighed three and four points each. Dr W Stough attended the delivery having had Chicago training. A purse was raised by locals for the relieved parents.
Burlington Illinois marriage tale of Lansing James 85 and Mary Douglas 80, longtime sweethearts from Keithsburg Seaton who renewed a betrothal after decades apart. They wed in Burlington today at the Heyer Hotel by a justice of the peace and began a honeymoon.
Indictments are anticipated against the beef trust as a parliamentary inquiry into the meat industry advances. Proceedings purportedly hinge on evidence collected over months, with votes likely today or Saturday in the ongoing investigation tied to Roosevelt era policy and beef trade practices.
Forks N D June 30 Rev Lars Nielson Mohall says his wife was hypnotized by traveling sin teacher James Slocum and won a divorce in Minot on desertion grounds. He later traveled to Larimore where he pressed for Slocum to be arrested but was told he was out of state and not reachable.
Fifty decorated autos started from Michigan Avenue for a 100 mile overland tour to St Paul carrying greetings from Governor Deneen to Governor Johnson of Minnesota. The trip coincides with preparation for a major convention.
Mayor Weaver reveals a fraud over a quarter million dollars tied to the Durham McNichol contract in a city filtration job. Payments were halted, civil suits planned for restitution, and criminal action pursued against grafters. Former filtration bureau chief engineer John W Hill under bail on forgery charges. authorities probe contract 25 for a filtered water project in Torresdale.
Three persons perished in a hotel fire at the Collier Hotel in Licking Missouri on June 30. Officials reported the blaze caused extensive damage and authorities began investigations to determine the cause and identify victims.
Devils Lake North Dakota hosted races despite rain leaving the track heavy yet attendance fair. Results listed include a 2:26 time and a 2:25-2:30 class lineup with a mile novelty event for Sangfall. Entries showed sizable turnout with heats for Julia A Dixon and notable drivers like Hy Me and Le.
C R Hudson resigns as president of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railroad, effective today. He will depart soon for the City of Mexico to assume duties as vice president of a Mexican railroad company. The brief notice hints at a continuing leadership transition in the Mexican rail sector.
Park River authorities report A. J. Catherwood arrested CL Grayber, believed connected to a horse theft case in Montana. The suspect matches a description circulated by the sheriff’s office as the person who reportedly stole a horse from the Wach wrested ranch.
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