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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
2
A collage of quips and cheeky observations cites European longevity, toy cannons, marriages, Sioux labor, bandit trains, and art auctions. It notes Hobson's marriage, Mrs Chadwick’s art sale, a fireless cookstove, and a joking look at public morals, manners, and fashion.
A westbound passenger train collided with an eastbound freight near Patapsco eight miles west of Westminster. Orders were disregarded, causing a deadly wreck with many killed or gravely injured. Residents aided the injured. relief trains and physicians assisted, with the dead being removed to Westminster and Union Bridge.
Ben Maximo Gomez longtime head of the Cuban Revolution died quietly at his suburban Vedado home on a Saturday. He passed away in the company of his family and his old friend and president of the Republic, Palma. General Andrade was present and arrived shortly before Gomez’s death.
A major blaze in Johnston City Illinois destroyed the entire bush nets district and forty buildings due to water scarcity. The fire damaged all of City of Marion and was not controlled until Sunday, with an estimated loss of 260000 dollars.
The continuous high temperature yesterday caused six deaths and three prostrations in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, officials reported. Strong heat stressed vulnerable residents and prompted calls for hydration and cooling measures.
June 20 reports say the bodies of John Lucas and Amon Ash Daugh were found on railroad tracks. The men were badly mangled and investigators have not identified the train involved.
A riot at a Russian prison on Saturday night involved about 200 inmates and was finally quelled with the help of troops by three o clock Sunday morning. Prisoners were sprayed to subdue others during the uprising.
Elmer C. Coombs traveled fifty miles along a washed out line from Esline to Ottumwa to wed Miss Myra Moon. He swam, walked, and used a handcar after trains were refused, crossing bridges washed away before reaching the town to marry.
Pierre 8 D June 14 Attorney Carl Sherwood of Clark secured from the supreme court a writ of error and certificate of probable cause in the defense of The States. Carl Jackson charged with wrecking the First State bank of Clara and making a false report to the bank examiner, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The certificate of probable cause stays proceedings until the October term before the supreme court.
Illinois Central passenger train struck by Milwaukee freight at Lyle causing severe damage to the sleeper and two trucks. The collision killed several passengers and left others injured as the passenger train stood on the crossing.
Three car loads of evidence will arrive in Madison on June 14 to be used in trials against Wisconsin roads accused of underpaying taxes. The cars will carry books and related documents for the state case against the railroads.
A local inventor in Great Falls Montana reports daily potato growth all year with no visible vines, drawing interest from a Chicago man who promises 100000 dollars for controlling interest if the experiment succeeds.
At Pickerel Lake near Webster two lives were lost when a rowboat capsized. Oscar Smetstad, aged 22, and a young woman named Husinad were drowned. Boats from shore rescued the other occupants. both bodies were recovered.
Lake City Minnesota June 14 The First regiment G Col Reeve commanding arrived at Camp Lake view yesterday The work laid out for the annual encampment was commenced at once The roster of the regiment now in camp is the largest in its history
June 14. Sam Carr, colored, allegedly shot Granville Thornton in a quarrel Sunday evening. Thornton died yesterday. Carr claims self defense and was arrested at Climax.
Cedar Ravi Alexander and Arthur Bingham of Chicago were fatally run over by a Milwaukee work train after dozing on the tacky fF Marion, tragedy noted amid Columbia University exercises. Reports cite an anonymous donor gift of $500,000 from I. Lluivesant Pierrepont.
Milwaukee June 14 Henry Gy Goll former assistant cashier of the First National Bank yesterday pled not guilty to a thirteen count indictment charging a securities fraud scheme involving a total sum of twenty thousand dollars. The case centers on alleged misappropriations while in the bank's cashiering duties.
The czar accepts Washington's request for reconsideration and waives the matter by order of the czar. Peace envoy meetings are set for August to discuss this development and potential resolutions between parties.
June 20 dispatches report Japan naming three plenipotentiaries for the Washington peace conference with M. Neldorf as possible Russian chairman. Marquis Ito may not attend if ill. Field Marshal Yamagata could take his place. Conference aimed for mid August with arms talks at a standstill. Russia accepts Washington as the meeting place. Lamsdorff confirms selection. Manchuria violence brews as Japanese advances push near Liaoyang and Sipingkal, threatening Linovitch’s lines.
A military report from Manchurian forces describes a Negeeneet operation on the morning of June 16. The message notes a massed movement and retreat details observed by observers.
Reports describe Chinese and allied units driving back enemy cavalry near Kuyushu and Lisoyangwopeng while advancing forces capture Sumlencheng and Lochuanpou. Dispositions show heavy fighting, casualties, and a retreating main body as panic spreads among the opposing force. A second note cites Kaiser William seeking an international Far East conference amid fears of Russian expansion into Mongolia.
Mexican authorities report the State of Sinaloa supreme court sentence in the Agua Caliente de la Boca murder of Americans Clarence Way and Edward Latimer. Policeman Castro is to be shot, while exalcalde Torres and accomplice Carras Caracaso receive ten years and fifteen months in prison respectively.
Chicago officials report that the teamsters strike, ongoing for over two months, is expected to end by week’s end. Both employers and labor leaders predicted a full cessation, with Chicago Federation of Labor officials saying strikers will call it off.
General Arthur Wagner of the U S Army dies at Asheville June 20 from tuberculosis contracted in the Philippines. He had been in the area six weeks seeking health and was just advanced from colonel with a commission signed the prior Saturday.
South Dakota Board grants pardon to Lambert Jones serving life for murder from Charles Mix county. The board also pardons Herbert D. Caddy serving twenty years for robbery from Lawrence county.
Lima Peru June 20 Mgr Ravona apostolic delegate received papal letter to be forwarded to the Ecuadorian episcopacy. It complains of church persecution and of the Ecuador government preventing bishop appointments.
In Wis June 20 a large armoury area caught fire late last night, destroying ice houses and causing vast losses. Estimated damage nears 200000, with contents valued at about 1200,000. Fire crews battled the blaze as authorities assessed the scene for remaining hazards and total cost.
In Belleville UL on June 20 hundreds of pleasure seekers watched as two unknown men fell from a rowboat and were drowned after sinking in Prientes Park Lake.
Bluffton Indiana June 20 Herbert Ocheenrld twenty one years old ended his life by hanging with a clothes line yesterday morning prompting heartbreak in the town.
In Cayuga Indiana on June 20 Madaline Ashley aged nineteen was killed when a skyrocket exploded. Madaline Adams was probably fatally injured in the same incident as neighbors and local authorities investigate the mishap.
Paris and Berlin signaled possible progress in easing Franco German tensions over Morocco. Germany pressed for a conference scope while France sought clarity on aims. Britain indicated willingness to join if the terms were defined, with Berlin noting London would support France within a defined remit.
London June 20 Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Mail says a strong Swedish majority favors Prince Karl Oscarsson as King of Norway. Condition is Norway demolish fortifications on the fjord and agree to an arrangement with Sweden.
In Menominee Michigan on June 20 George Devoe thirteen and Fra Anderson sixteen were drowned when a row boat sank in Green Bay. Two others may have died from exposure.
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