24 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
1
Carlisle Indians challenge Pennsylvania in a major football clash at Annapolis as both teams seek a decisive win. The contest highlights a fierce east division gridiron rivalry and features prominent programs in a strong late season showdown.
In Philadelphia on Oct 24 first half shows Pennsylvania leading Carlisle 6 0 Navy leads Harvard 6 0 after a touchdown and goal Princeton and Syracuse are tied 0 0 in the first half at Princeton on Oct 24.
In Annapolis on Oct 24 the midshipmen prepare for a midseason clash with Harvard. Humid hazy conditions greet the day as a large crowd is expected and Navy holds favorite status in betting.
Philadelphia Oct 24 The University of Pennsylvania hopes to avenge recent losses as Carlisle Indians visit Franklin Field for a decisive game. Pennsylvanians strive to halt Carlisle dominance in a high profile clash watched by thousands.
John W. Kern Jr., son of the Democratic vice presidential candidate, remains in critical condition with nerve paralysis and acute indigestion. Doctors feared he might not survive last night but a slight chance of recovery exists.
In Muskogee twenty thousand residents shiver without breakfast as a gas main rupture floods the area after heavy rain. Bartlesville reports Caney river at its highest since 1885 with four feet of floodwater north of town and rail links broken. Kansas City and Oklahoma City suffer continued rain as flood conditions spread across the plains.
The Taft special left Indianapolis for a northern Indiana tour ending in Gary, with Judge Taft speaking to farmers at fifteen towns. Crowds were large and enthusiastic at each stop, as the candidate pressed his political message.
Articles of incorporation filed in St Paul reveal a 7 million dollar Minnesota and Ontario Power Co backed by Minneapolis Chicago and New York interests. The firm buys immense water power at the Canadian boundary and will rapidly develop a dam and hydro power station at International Falls on Fort Francis. A ground wood sulphate and news print plant is to be erected, supplying electric energy to local manufacturers. This project aims to make International Falls Fort Francis a global paper production hub.
William J Bryan rose from a Pennsylvania railroad yard in Jersey City and boarded his special car to begin a tour through the southeastern tier of New York counties. The notes mention a stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and reference a separate item about the German conference of the United Brethren in Christ opening its fifty seventh session in Cleveland with Bishop George Matthews of Chicago presiding.
Friedrichshafen Oct 24 The Zeppelins airship made a successful morning ascent and hovered over the city at the pilots command The craft is being tuned for a forthcoming ascent by Prince Henry of Prussia Emperor William's brother scheduled for next Tuesday.
New Salem North Dakota October 24 A man named Skarpohl committed death by his own action in a room at the Dakota hotel. He had been brooding over personal troubles. He is survived by a sister Mrs Hingeborg Ellefson of Almont.
Silas C. McFarland, aged Iowa born consul general at large for European districts, shot himself aboard a Hamburg to Berlin train. He died almost instantly and his body was removed at Lu. The tragedy marks a somber note in diplomatic service as authorities begin inquiries.
Nicholas Tschaikovsky, a Russian patriot held in a St. Petersburg prison for nearly a year, was not released as expected. A London dispatch said $25,000 bail was raised and would be telegraphed, but no bank advices arrived by 4:30 p.m. and the court closed, delaying the release until Monday.
Indianapolis Oct 24 At the convention of the National Spiritualists association steps were taken to force out of business all fakirs and false mediums.
San Francisco reports an investigation into a $37,500 treasury shortage reveals an additional $39,000 missing. Detention of James C. Tomally, longtime bookkeeper in the city treasurer’s office, foreshadows possible criminal action. The discrepancy has persisted for about two years.
Richmond Virginia October 24 Roy E Harding broke the world piano playing record by lasting thirty six hours and one minute, exceeding the prior thirty six hours held by Wilford B Kingston of Brooklyn. Harding wins a wager and a job with a piano factory for his feat, though details on his origin were unclear.
A closed door meeting of Mrs. Rodgers safety committee discussed the disputed election of Mrs. Rose D. Rittman and Mrs. Rodgers as high chief ranger of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters. The 108 delegates debated loyalty to the order while some urged adherence to legal action. A war fund of $500 was raised to pursue court action, representing about 1,800 members.
Jefferson City Mo Oct 24 Dr Jefferson D Goddard who was convicted of murdering Frederick Jackson a Kansas City laundryman in April 1897 and serving a twenty four year term was released today from the state prison A prior three trial sequence and a clemency based on good behavior led to his freedom Goddard shot Jackson in a hotel in Kansas City.
The Furniture Exposition Co titled a plan for a deep water harbor along Chicago waterfront to the north of the river mouth. Estimated cost is $8,000,000 for docks and slips plus extensive riverfront works presented to Mayor Busse.
W D Gillispie of Haxby Gillispie architects returned from Hamilton North Dakota after attending the wedding of his niece Miss Maggie Chambers to Ed Hamilton of Cavalier. Miss Chambers is the daughter of T R Chambers a Hamilton citizen while the groom is a promising young grain man.
An 18 year old black man named Joe James was executed in the county jail in Springfield on October 24 after admitting guilt. He murdered C A Ballard, a prominent railroad figure, on the night of July last, and his actions were linked to a recent fatal race riot in the city.
In Bismarck on October 24 arguments dominated the Supreme Court in a primary election case. The dispute centers on the senatorial provision and the legislative pledge for voting in the session. Attorneys clash over constitutional conflicts with both state and federal law, while public sentiment doubts both the legality of the pledge and Marshall’s chances in the legislature with multiple candidates likely.
Senator La Follette spoke in Milwaukee for the national Republican ticket. He lauded Taft and criticized Cannon for suppressing representative government. He warned Bryan’s tariff plan would cut wages and urged imprisoning trusts’ managers. He promised a progressive Republican Senate in four years.
In Lisbon a gas explosion at the Royal Palace in Oporto injures General Cibrao and three others. The palace is being prepared for King Manuel's visit on November 5.
Fort Wayne observed case where Mrs. Jennie E B Jarrett filed for divorce from James F E Jarrett. Married in 1891 the couple endured repeated evictions from sixteen homes for non payment of rent and other moves to dodge process.
In Amoy on October 24 preparations for the American fleet visit on October 30 proceed after typhoon repairs. Chinese officials arrive to take part in the welcome while authorities heighten security due to a plot to assassinate a high Chinese official during the government reception for the fleet. Strong guards will surround the reception ground and strangers will be barred from events.
Four American racers compete in a dramatic event with an Italian car taking the win. The second American driver posts a steady pace averaging 64.75 miles per hour over 268.5 miles. A French car finishes poorly, losing in a sensational finish.
Robertson averaged 643 miles per hour to break all American records while Lytle finished second. The race was halted before the third car crossed the line, leaving the outcome unresolved.
George Robertson drives a Locomobile to victory, setting a new American long distance auto record on the Vanderbilt cup race course. Herbert Lytie finishes second in an Isotta, while W. K. Vanderbilt Jr’s Mercedes holds third after finishing was halted to prevent accidents amid 260000 spectators.
Fargo opens a landmark case over flour bleaching, pitting Miller firms led by Russel Miller Milling Co against Prof. E F Ladd pure food commissioner of North Dakota. The injunction fight seeks to ban distribution of experiments alleging harm. Witnesses include John A Mitchell of Alsop Manufacturing Co who details bleaching mechanics and mills using the process. Attorneys include Barnett Richardson Engerud Holt Frame for defendants and Baill Watson Young Lawrence Elliott for plaintiffs.
In a late-1930s style gridiron summary, Fargo High School leads Valley City High 6 to 4 at halftime. Shortly after the break Fargo executes a trick play with Kimball racing sixty yards for a touchdown and the kick is good, extending Fargo's edge to 12 to 4.
Winnipeg Oct 24 In the wreck of an east bound grain train from Winnipeg 40 miles from Port Arthur Ont on the Canadian Northern early this morning engineer F Munt Winnipeg was killed Fireman Munro fatally injured scalded and had an arm broken the engineer was caught between the engine and tender
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