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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
3
A terse report hints at a cabinet shake up spurred by a beef exposé targeting the Al Department. The diploma of scandal suggests political shifts and personnel changes amid ongoing investigations and public scrutiny.
Washington reports say a major reorganization of the bureau of animal industry will follow the Chicago packinghouse unsanitary disclosures. Roosevelt, pressed by critics, orders radical inspection expansion while cabinet changes are discussed. Losses of up to 150 million dollars are anticipated for the meat trade amid the probe into dressed meats.
Reports from St Petersburg and Peterhof describe a sharp parliamentary clash and a cabinet rift as protests and peasant land seizures escalate. Revolutionary meetings grow nightly while leaders seek to deter revolt. officials face increasing pressure amid claims of torture and wrongful executions.
The Lansford district, at the Granville and Thiel River junction, rebounds from last winter’s fire with new brick blocks and bank buildings. Bank Bros and First State Bank expand with new corners and a planned Masonic hall. Local businessman Walstad pushes banking strength, while Dr. Devine, Henry Willis, and others contribute. A new 150 barrel flour mill and local telephone exchange are planned as the town prospers, with a strong baseball team backed by about $1,000 from citizens. Dandelion Day in Grand Forks rewards children for pulling weeds with cash prizes and cent-per-pound pay, spurring future city beautification ideas.
North Dakota items note Minot deliveries and Jamestown concerts, new churches at Lakota, a grand Forks trio of youths jailed, and a series of farm and town developments. Reports describe a church dedication at Lakota, a new cornet band at Dickey, elevator purchases, drought and flood effects, school policy debates, wild weather incidents, and ongoing public works in towns like Minot, Mandan, Jamestown, and Napoleon.
A powerful wind and rain swept eastern Ontario causing telegraph and telephone outages from Hamilton to Chatham. Reports claim eight river deaths near a Canadian resort and a child swept from a bridge on Belle Isle. Cities including Paris Woodstock and London reported unclear damage as steamers faced harrowing sea on Lake Ontario. Fire gutted a Grand Forks lumber mill, likely a total loss after a June blaze.
Large flax crop effort grows as farmers in moisture soaked regions switch from wheat. George H. Hollister notes Red River valley shifts margins toward flax with potential future focus on flax cultivation. Also reported is Anton Shor accused of fratricide after a dispute over land access, with self defense likely as his alleged motive.
A Neenah Wisconsin notification states the man who shot John Muller is Eugene Keesor, not Joe Lach. Keesor reportedly broke a fall at Fond du Lac last winter while under arrest for a stellar holdup. Muller remains hospitalized and the prisoner faces a hearing if he recovers.
A municipal bill would have given cities a share of penalties and interest on delinquent taxes, but County Treasurer Mayo refused the transfer. The supreme court upheld a buggy accident involving a man deemed sane after two tests. Peter Peterson was discharged from Fargo county jail after a petty larceny plea. Local street railway plans stalled on first reading as officials failed to approve. Neenah officials say suspect in Muller shooting is Eugene Kesser, not Joe Lach. Muller remains hospitalized and recovering. A hearing for the prisoner is set for next week.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Metaidy Jone presented a request or statement yesterday to Teatgnaisa ct, signaling the resignation of the entire cabinet. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a major governmental shakeup.
Peter Ackerman, 19, narrowly escaped death by lightning at Boesy’s Farm in Steele North Dakota. While milking cows, Ackerman tripped a cow and moved toward another when a bolt struck the barn. The cow Ackerman had just milked was killed. he was knocked down but not seriously injured.
J de Lendrecte of Fargo, who recently bought President Roosevelt's old ranch home, has purchased seven more sections in Billings County. The land is underlain with lignite and may be developed for its real value. A site near Dickinson has been purchased for $100,000, expanding holdings north of the town.
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