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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
2
A mosaic of stray tidbits from a newspaper page highlights jokes about teaching stances, racial and ethnic stereotypes, sports debates, and public figures. It touches on a Chicago man’s suit, Yale arrests, Yale, Carnegie endowments, and various curiosities like bicycle racing, autographs, and medical quackery woven with political humor.
Rev T T Marty of St Louis has been named bishop of Manila by the pope. Other items note a successful dock trial of the Mackinack for Great Lakes service, the Philippines census showing a Christian population around 7 million, and numerous appointments and incidents from Washington to Europe including diplomats, naval events, and crimes.
Belgrade reports the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga by officers in the royal palace. Prince Karageorgeviteh is proclaimed king amid debate on republicanism, with Austria and Russia feared obstacles. Burial, public reaction, and evolving policy outlined.
Melbourne June 14 British statesmen consider shifting colonial borders due to exposure on the New Guinea frontier adjoining German and Dutch territories. The Australian government has opened confidential talks to assess possible territory exchanges.
Washington June 14 Hook of Leavenworth named to succeed Caldwell as judge of the eighth district resignations noted. The appointment makes Hook the new holder of the Leavenworth judgeship and completes the succession.
June 12 St Louis dispatch notes flood danger subsiding in East St Louis. Rescue crews freed prisoners, saved property, and moved refugees to higher ground. River stabilizes at 87.9 feet while seepage enlarges flooded lowlands and food and shelter provisions become priority.
Chicago June 13 Trouble grew as cooks waiters and restaurant workers begin a city wide strike. Early in the evening Kingleys restaurant staff walked out leaving ministers to fend for themselves. A late night meeting of the cooks and waiters' union announced a morning strike of all hotel staff in downtown hotels except clerks, threatening a total work stoppage.
The general land office proceeds to select a Cass Lake building for the new land office despite efforts by Representative Steenerson and others to move it to Bemidji. Washington argues with Warren and Fairbanks, owners of a Cass Lake building, over proposed rental terms. The department deems the asking price excessive and will not pay it even if the location is favorable.
A large blaze reported in Yorkton yesterday afternoon destroyed Hoeys implement warehouse five and feed stable J H Bells hove barns icehouse and contents J A Smiths lumber yard grain and hardware stores with MD Appletons stable The Balmoral hale and Chica of England narrowly escaped The fire caused about 40000 in losses across multiple businesses and stables across the town.
A fatality occurred when a quarrel in Pounding Mill led to a crowd clash in Biveteld WV. Mes Tulle Wingo died after being accidentally struck during the confrontation. Police investigate the death and identify involved parties.
A group of seven men drowned yesterday near Aberdeen in White River while tapping a houseboat and mussel gathering efforts were noted. Local authorities began rescue and investigation as the community mourns the loss.
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