20 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
A powerful Wyoming storm caused an unprecedented accident as a windstorm toppled a caboose filled with section hands, lifting it over a hill edge and dropping it about 30 feet, resulting in six deaths. The incident underscores the storm’s deadly reach and the dangers faced by railway workers in severe weather.
A fierce late October storm rages between Cheyenne and Rawlins with snow and high winds. Several trains blocked. a Union Pacific accident near Lone Tree Creek leaves six laborers dead and many injured among twenty five to thirty hurt. a caboose detached and plunged thirty feet with occupants chaotic after the wreck.
The article notes Roosevelt’s planned African journey in 1908. It mentions Khartoum as a starting point, a British-built railroad toward the Great Lakes, a caravan across the wilderness, and a scientific aim rather than pure hunting.
In Tugano Switzerland on October 20 a bronze statue of George Washington was removed from a quay monument and thrown into the lake. Locals express outrage as the statue, cast in 1851 for an American resident, had been acquired by the town.
Bandits dynamited two safes in North Dakota towns. Jewelry valued at $1800 was looted from Benjamin F. LaValley. A safe at W. H. Hemmy’s general store yielded $20. Loot hidden in a box car in Great Northern yards. Police baffled by the bold daylight crime. Separately a Rome dispatch says Margherita dowager queen of Italy has consented to marry the Duke of Abruzzi to Miss Katherine Elkine, valued at $100000.
Chicago October 20. Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan leaves Bryan on a special car attached to a Monon train headed to Indiana Ohio West Virginia New Jersey and New York speaking at numerous towns and meeting in Louisville Kentucky as he pursues Taft through the eastern states and beyond.
L. B. Schroeder, a farmer from near Bismarck North Dakota, was fatally injured in Joliet by an electric street car and died at the hospital a few hours later. He had come to Chicago with cattle seeking work and is survived by two sons living near Bismarck.
Nashville reports Capt Rankin and Col Taylor, prominent Trenton lawyers, were abducted from Ward's hotel at Walnut Lodge on Reelfoot Lake and hanged by night riders. Governor Patterson offered 10,000 for arrests as a missing surveyor raises fears of a broader atrocity. authorities weigh troop deployment.
Chicago voters totals show 411110 residents of Chicago and Cicero eligible to vote in two weeks, compared with 403017 four years ago. The registration marks the heaviest in the city’s history.
Turin reports the Duke of Abruast has vanished and a search finds no trace. Circulating word claims he sailed for America under an assumed name and left the city recently.
Democratic vice presidential nominee John W. Kern concluded five days in New York addressing ten audiences and began travel toward Utica and upstate towns. He expressed optimism for Democratic success in New York City and state, and noted hopeful views for New Jersey and Connecticut as he prepared to proceed to Ohio. He was to address additional rallies and speeches in upcoming stops.
Minot, N. D. Oct. 20 indignant over unfounded attacks by Mr. Burke on C A Johnson republican candidate for governor. Accusations in which democratic opponent alleged dereliction of duty while mayor of Minot prompt a reexamination of Burke’s Devils Lake city attorney record prior to 1906. Continued on Page Six. School Ma’am pasted court plaster over pupils lips arrest. A Kansas City teacher Edith Wirt faces a warrant for cruel punishment after placing plaster on Harvey Gallaway’s lips for talking in class.
Fires break out anew in Chippewa and surrounding regions driven by strong southeast wind. Hunters are suspected as the start. Reports from Pickford note widespread blazes across southern areas. Smoke fills the lake country as fires threaten homesteads and spread into Canada.
In Pennsylvania many forests and brush fires threaten mountain villages as hunters, drawn by the Oct 15 rabbit season, ignite dry leaves and branches. A drought and strong winds fuel the blazes, with reports pouring in from numerous sections.
Judge Young dismissed the writ of habeas corpus in the Thaw case, meaning William Travers Thaw will not be brought to Pittsburgh at present. The decision comes as the legal process unfolds, with no immediate transfer anticipated.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on October 20 a roof over the Lehigh Valley Railroad roundhouse collapsed. About a score of employees were buried under debris and several killed as rescue efforts began.
Vienna reports two thirds of fashionable clubs in Carlsbad Marienbad and other resorts are run by wealthy yet penniless Austrians who live off foreigners gambling losses. Military men also partake in the plunder fines. government pressure to halt the probe is noted while establishments allegedly remain open.
Washington Oct 20 Rev Dr Mexander Mann rector of Trinity Episcopal Boston declines the Washington bishopric to succeed Rt Rev Henry Y Satterlee saying his Boston work remains unfinished A new convention will be called to fill the vacancy Charles H Ippines had twice refused the bishopric stating his work there required his presence
Cumberland Md Oct 20 Taft outlines a busy itinerary delivering fifteen speeches today with most in West Virginia. Crowds at Martinsburg greeted the candidate an hour before the train and Taft framed it as a good omen for Republican success. The schedule spans Keyser Terra Alta Rowlesburg Grat Salen West Union Poltandore Cairo ending with a night meeting at Parkersburg.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a firefighting incident in Mianna October 20 with names Lewis and Connor and references to a fire department. Details are unclear but indicate a victim and involved personnel.
Grand Forks North Dakota October 20 The Great Northern railway announced promotions and transfers affecting three superintendents. Ansint former Superintendent P C Allen moves to Crookson St Paul, Macy Nicholson shifts from Dakota to Montana with headquarters at Great Falls, and Elliott of the northern division takes Nicholson's Dakota post at Great Falls.
Johnstown Pa October 20 Forest fires sweep the Allegheny mountains spreading rapidly. The eastern slope is ablaze for miles with numerous villages ravaged. Dysart and surrounding areas face a severe water famine crippling firefighting as the blaze rages, casting a pall over the region.
Two forest fires raged around Berlin New Hampshire for four days with authorities estimating immediate timber loss between 60000 and 75000 dollars.
Destructive Thursday typhoon enlarges death toll across Chinese coast. In Changchow 3,000 houses and 1,100 people perished. Near Lamcheng 600 homes and 1,200 deaths. five years ago 1,000 drowned there. North of Changchow three villages wiped out, 409 killed. Messages of condolence flow from Admiral Sperry and Admiral Emery to Commissioner Maric.
New York on October 20 reports a heated fight over who owns the rights to the Mephistophelean drama The Devil. Promoters press claims of Henry W. Savage to exclusive American rights while a managerial board of inquiry wrestles with the complex jurisdiction and embattled ownership. The issue draws high bids and much public interest as the production circulates and potential buyers push for certainty.
Mr Pickett has the inside track to succeed Pewlison as postmaster of Wheatland after Pewlison resigns to devote time to his telephone business. Endorsements abound and Congressman Kag has agreed to endorse Pickett's application. Pickett is an old settler with many friends hoping for appointment.
A bank safe was dynamited at Nebagamon near Superior Wisconsin early today. Three explosions woke the town at 2 50 am. The bandits escaped to the west with about 17000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the daring crime.
Tokio Oct 20 The Japanese emperor welcomed Rear Admiral Charles Sperry and a large American naval delegation in full dress at the imperial palace. Ambassador O'Brien presented a Roosevelt message affirming friendship. The emperor cordially affirmed a goal of lasting good neighborhood and accord between Japan and the United States.
Grand Forks N D Oct 20 Judge Templeton district court denied the writ in the Rolette county seat matter and Rolla remains county seat for now. The fight centered on petition signers withdrawing their numbers before presentation and the proposed move to the southwestern corner will not appear on the general election ballots.
Grand Forks North Dakota October 20 a court challenge to the primary law may trigger a flood of Senate entrants. C B Little plans to run with strong legislative backing. Senator H C 10 intends to seek reelection. Rumors place Johns son and Marshall in the race, with L B Hanna and A M Grenna also discussed as possible candidates if the legislature remains uninstructed.
Winnipeg reports Gabe Lavelle, a notorious western desperado wanted for cattle and horse theft in southern Saskatchewan and Montana, was captured last night by mounted police. He was seized after a desperate struggle in a half rural area, ending a long manhunt.
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