14 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
1
Pekin reports state the emperor died shortly after 5 PM, with London filing notes of a rumor he died on November 10. A later dispatch says there was a light improvement in the emperor’s condition, while the empress-dowager was said to be seriously ill.
Washington dispatch notes the president shows no concern about the outlook or about stockholders. The focus remains on the paper’s general policy, which is described as consistently admirable, with judgment based on past actions and likely future attitude.
Havana reports election day with two tickets for president. Liberal leaders Joao Miguel Gomes and Alfred B. Zayas expected to draw the heaviest Cuba vote yet as polls open under bright morning skies. In Minnesota a man named Thomas H. Payne, England, arrested for taking rural mail from boxes. jailed awaiting post office directives for deportation to England.
New York reports Maj. A. F. Mears says President Roosevelt will not conduct a slaughtering expedition on his African journey. He plans limited shooting to collect two or three specimens of each wild-beast species allowed for hunting, with visits to notable areas during the expedition.
At the Mayville State Normal School reception held at President T A Hillyer’s residence a decoration overturned lamp or candle caused Mrs Hillyer to catch fire as she wore a flammable gown. Flames were quickly quelled but she suffered severe burns to the lower body. The fire damaged furnishings and the home while investigators determine the cause.
Columbus Nov 14 Senator Foraker opened his bid for re election by sending letters to Republican members elect inviting support at the party caucus to be held in December He is expected to follow with a public statement seeking the support of the field If the vote fails Burton would appear to have the pale.
New York authorities say comedian Raymond Hitchcock will likely avoid trial on two indictments brought by three young girls. District Attorney Jerome announced in court that he abandoned hope of conviction, and Hitchcock’s $7,600 bail was discharged. Attorneys may seek dismissal of the indictments within days. The arrest and subsequent cases caused a theatrical sensation about a year ago.
Fargo wins the state high school championship defeating Minot. Final score details are unclear from the fragment. The report focuses on Fargo securing the title with a strong first half performance.
Cornell dominates the first half against Chicago, holding a 6 to 0 lead. The period showcases strong defense and early scoring, setting the stage for a pivotal second half in the matchup.
New York reports the horse show centers social life as Madison Square Garden owners seek to sell the venue stirring talk the event may fade. Alfred G. and Reggy Vanderbilt compete in driving pony with Alfred taking blue using Mel Valley Wonder and Mel Valley Wonderful. younger Vanderbilt wins red with All brown geldings Clydevale Champion I.
Cornell athletes under Head Coach Larkin with assistants Warle Halliday Reed and Monkley practiced on the lake front before the game on Marshall Field this afternoon. Optimism ran high among players and Cornell supporters as they traveled with the team.
Vienna reports the Triple Alliance of Austria Germany and Italy badly strained after Signor Chicera of the Italian Chamber of Deputies caused protests at a Belgrade banquet. Italy reportedly warned it would confront Serbs in a conflict with Austria, signaling rising tensions among alliance partners.
In Washington the former congressman and ex assistant poetmaster general is believed to be booked for a diplomatic or consular post. Sources indicate he is seeking an appointment and may be moving to secure a position abroad.
A Des Moines report notes the grand jury chamber was burgled during a hearing. Burglars rifled the cloak room while proceedings were in progress and escaped with a quantity of valuables.
John D Rockefeller is expected to take the stand when the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil resumes next week. He will be a willing witness, aiming to clear up matters related to the giant company. Initial reports of a subpoena caused Wall Street confusion, but it is now understood the move came at the request of Standard Oil itself.
In New York on November 14 Frank F. Woods 39 once Virginia secretary of state Frederick Woods was found unconscious in a hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound from his home where he had been living with his actress wife. He had recently married an actress and later pursued acting on stage.
Ambitious move seeks ten amendments to the U S bank law to shift toward a new currency system under the red Statia. No currency law enacted at the forthcoming session, but a bill amending the national banking system would be framed after hearings by a commission commencing in late November.
Chicago reports say Mrs. Dora McDonald, widow of the gambling king Mike McDonald and slayer of Webster Guerin, may have secretly wed B Brigge Goodrich, guardian of Harold McDonald. The tale traces their moves to Union Hotel in Chicago and a planned world trip ending in Mexico City as Goodrich’s wife allegedly seeks divorce. The claim could not be verified.
Ex convict Ruef and would be murderer Haas guarded as assailant, protected from mob, fires a shot at Francis J. Heney, famed graft prosecutor, leaving him paralyzed but likely to recover. Gunman’s motive ties to high profile corruption case.
President elect William Howard Taft passed through Baltimore on his way to Brooklyn to dedicate the monument to the prison ship martyrs. The train will stop at Newark so Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the national Republican committee, can join for a conference with Taft.
Gardner Moore, 71, a prominent Northwest landholder with extensive holdings near Devil Lake North Dakota, died at St Luke's hospital Friday night after an operation for a chronic ailment. A pioneer resident of St Paul, he held large agricultural land tracts in the vicinity.
Paris, Nov 14 Grand Duke Alexis of Russia an uncle of the emperor died in this city today of pneumonia The grand duke had lived in Paris almost continuously since retiring from the post of Russian minister of marine
San Francisco reports alleged scheme by officers of a trans Pacific steamship line to smuggle Chinese into the United States. Immigrant officials allegedly allowed certain Chinese to land on bonds furnished by the company, then permit replacements on voyage back to China.
Omaha Neb Nov 14 Dr H Milliner an electrician with the Union Pacific explains a lean device that will greatly lessen the danger of train collisions. It enables dispatchers and station agents to signal engineers between stations keeping them in constant touch with running trains. Geologist Says So urging digging of Big Canal Saginaw Mich Nov 14 State Geologist Alfred C Lane urged gold findings along the proposed canal route to connect Bay City Saginaw Grand Rapids and Grand Haven promising paying quantities and noting gold along the Grand River in eastern Tusonia county to its mouth at Grand Haven.
Five American Milling Company workers were severely hurt when a boiler in the Linden Indiana plant exploded, fire broke out in the engine room and several men were badly burned. Three workers were reported in possibly fatal condition.
New York reports attorney Isaac W. Goodhue preparing to sue Cafe Martin proprietor on election night after Haviland and two women were ejected for refusing to buy champagne. Goodhue keeps client identity private beyond the surname.
Winnipeg manitoba November 14 Hon Robert Rogers minister of public works said profits from the government telephone system this year will be 200000 Manitoba bought the system from Bell Telephone Co for 3000000 on January 1 A promised rate reduction has not yet been given but after January 1 rates will be cut in half.
In Lowell Massachusetts a second electricity attempt will be made to rouse Luciana Piette who has been in a trance for two weeks. Physicians report partial success after a strong current caused her to move in bed and cry out, despite three earlier attempts and her mother's intervention. It is described as a peculiar form of hysteria.
Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf has resigned to take effect December 1 due to ill health. Assistant Secretary Trumann H. Newberry will succeed him. Metcalf has suffered a long illness and nervous breakdown, forcing him to leave active duties.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a Boston debate on theology and morality with vague quotes and misread phrases. Names appear garbled. references to Fra Elbertus, Rev., Albertaun, Albertson suggest a religious discussion. Core facts are unclear due to unreadable portions.
President Roosevelt expressed horror after learning of the attempt on Francis J. Heney. In San Francisco a shooting wounded Heney in a court room as Morris Haas, an ex convict, fired. Haas and Abraham Ruef were detained. a 30 man guard held the jail as crowds surged and papers rushed extra editions.
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