Powers invited to confer on Bulgarian situation
Sultan calls on Great Powers to confer on the Bulgarian situation and seeks their defense support as Austria withdraws troops.
06 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
1
Sultan calls on Great Powers to confer on the Bulgarian situation and seeks their defense support as Austria withdraws troops.
Sofia officials issued a semi official denial today denying a report that orders for the mobilization of 100,009 men were issued. The claim arose in Sofia as tensions mounted in the region during October 6.
Constantinople reports a lengthy ministers session condemning Bulgaria’s declaration of independence at Tirnovo. Turkey vows to respect the Berlin Treaty and asks powers to enforce it, inviting conferred action. Yenal Gazette says Austria-Hungary plans troop withdrawal from the Sanjak of Novipazar.
Paris reports growing hope that utilities might be spared in the Balkan crisis as Bulgaria declares independence. Foreign Minister Pichon continues talks with Russian, Bulgarian, and other ambassadors and presses for a new Berlin conference to clarify the situation and protect all powers.
Eve I is highlighted with a bold headline as a hot shot for Bryan, signaling a prominent feature or profile on the Bryan area page eight.
Governor Charles E Hughes of New York toured the middle west speaking in Watertown South Dakota. He urged unity among agriculturists manufacturers and laborers warning that the country cannot be divided into factions. He recalled a past controversy over laws and reiterated the country’s safety depended on repudiation of certain positions.
Fay Hempstead of Arkansas, a Ravenswood lodge member, was crowned poet laureate of the Masonic fraternity in Chicago last night. He becomes the third to hold the honor after Burns and Robert Morris, and delivered an original poem. The honor was conferred with consent of all grand lodges.
Independence Kan Oct 6 The Daily Reporter notes Gov Charles N Haskell of Oklahoma has demanded that President Roosevelt revoke the Foster Blanket oil lease of the Osage nation, claiming it as a republican grant. The piece recalls the original lease before federal secretaries Smith and Hitchcock and the Cleveland era Democrats.
National League action after six innings shows the New York team leading Boston 1 to 0, while in the American League Detroit leads Chicago 1 to 0 after two innings.
Manila October 6 American battleship fleet anchored off the city held in quarantine. Officers granted leaves under strict limits due to cholera risk. Sailors protest restrictions while Admiral Sperry and Governor General Smith discuss the matter. Cholera cases reported daily though lower than last week. A Manila harbor craft decorates itself as ships replenish coal. Lieut Frankins, son of Robley D Evans, faces court martial for drunkenness this month.
A historical military comparison lists Turkish and Bulgarian forces, detailing infantry rifles, cavalry arms, artillery types, and auxiliary units. It cites Meuser and Mannlicher rifles for Turkey and Mannlicher carbines for Bulgaria, with Krupp artillery, and notes fortresses guarding strategic straits. It also notes auxiliary services and incomplete medical, telegraph, and railway components.
Taft arrived in St Louis after noon to wrap up Missouri campaigning. He kept a rapid schedule with a public reception at Planters Hotel, then spoke at the Coliseum in a lengthy campaign address amid Veiled Prophet festivities.
In Houston on Oct 6 Mrs. Bert Dodge misplaced a pillow case containing $3,000 in diamonds sent to a laundry. The driver found the jewels and returned them before she realized the loss, praising the driver’s honesty.
Reg Lodge Montana October 6 All of the coal districts except their mines resumed operations with increased forces. About 3000 miners returned to work. Local dissensions have arisen at Bear Creek where the mines supply most of Montana's commercial coal. The shutdown had caused hardship across the state.
In St Paul Gov Charles E Hughes of New York praised Taft and attacked Bryan’s remedies for national evils. He argued Bryan’s plan to limit corporate output would cripple invention and harm patent law. Hughes spoke at fourteen towns, saying Taft has done hard tasks honestly without sensationalism. He planned to speak in Water Town S D next.
New York reports Mary Johnson of California, a 50 year old steerage passenger, admitted she lived as Frank Woodhull for fifteen years to earn a living. Authorities on Bilis Island detained her after immigration inspectors grew suspicious of her male disguise. She explained she began at age twenty after immigrant hardship, learning to walk talk and work as a man.
Butte Montana October 6 The first regular passenger train from Butte to Chicago over the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line left late as a milkman failed to supply the observation car with the milk. The train waited for the vendor and carried a number of passengers.
New York reports Maxine Elliott to perform a Salome dance in her new play Myself, Bettina. The divorce from Nat Goodwin was granted in Reno on desertion grounds. Elliott did not contest and will appear with modest veiling and beads.
The Nelson county treasurer primary contest between Nels Elvick of Lakota and Harry Groves was appealed to the state supreme court. Judge Templeton ruled Groves had the nomination by about thirty votes after ballots from one township were not counted. Bivick appealed through lawyer Fred Kelly of Lakota. Rex of Grand Forks represents Groves.
Manila reports show a wide area typhoon that began Sept. 23 damaged forts at Stozenburg and cavalry posts, leaving a $36,000 post loss. The schooners Lucia and Soledad wrecked off Mindoro with all aboard except one on the Soledad drowned, and Captain J C Heinschien plus nine Lucia crewmen perished. The storm caused extensive damage across regions, totaling several hundred thousand dollars.
Salt Lake City on October 6 reports 15 000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints voting unanimously to support prohibition legislation after their president preached abstinence from intoxicants.
Cincinnati Oct 6 Congressman Nicholas Longworth denies emphatically that he has been ordered to quit the stump. He maintains he will appear frequently from now until the close of the campaign.
August Figi of East St. Louis Illinois cut his wrists to prevent poverty for his wife and eight children. He died this morning at Henrietta hospital after saying money should go to the children for winter clothes. He was 49 and worked in a lead processing plant.
On the second day of the Republican candidates tour through Cass county crowds welcomed C. A. Johnson Senator McCumber and others at Mapleton Harwood Argusville Gardner and Grandin with large gatherings. Johnson promised solid votes while speakers urged support for the national and state tickets amid strong enthusiasm and trust discussions noted by McCumber Fowler and Hanna. The day ends with a big rally planned for Huntes tonight.
Secretary of State Blaisdell, also a practicing attorney, has been summoned to Glasgow Montana to aid in the defense of G B Gamble in a first degree murder case. Gamble long ago attended school with Blaisdell at Fairmont Minnesota, giving Blaisdell a notable personal interest in the matter.
After hearing in Cincinnati the board decided that the September 23 game between New York and Chicago must be played off in Giants. The request was granted following the hearing.
Cincinnati October 6 The tors of the National league decided the protested New York Chicago game was a tie. It is to be played off if requested by New York.
Cincinnati Oct 6 The three National League directors resume consideration of the protested Sept 23 New York Chicago game after an overnight rest and a late start to today's meeting. No vote had been taken before the board convened.
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