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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
6
A collage of short items notes discord and public concerns from Europe to America. Reports touch on marriages and separations, political tensions, police actions, commercial debates, and notable incidents including strikes, accidents, and trials. Prominent names such as Alfonso, Castro, Evans, and Parkhurst appear alongside regional updates from Berlin to Paris and New York.
A chaotic wave of violence engulfs the city as street fighting and looting erupt across neighborhoods. Fire and sirens fill the night as authorities struggle to restore order amid shattered streets and frightened residents.
June 27 Lodz reports fierce fighting resurged as 60,000 workers clash with troops. Ten regiments encamped in the city. Bombs and volleys kill and wound many, including civilians. Hospitals overflow. rioters target government offices amid brutal street fighting and terror propaganda.
Reports describe police killings and mob violence in Lodz with thousands fleeing as 35 government liquor stores were looted. In Warsaw the Social Democrats call a general strike and the red flag movement grows. In Petersburg negotiations for a Washington peace conference move forward with a proposed August date. The White House meets with German ambassador Sternberg amid hints of Russian plenipotentiary selections.
The steamer Ikhona of the British India Steam Navigation Co was sunk by the Russian cruiser Terek on June 5 about 150 miles north of Hongkong. The crew was landed here last night by the Dutch steamer Perlak. The report notes Russian efforts to strengthen Vladivostok defenses and food shortages in the Ussuri district, with Gen Lineviteh enforcing strict anti liquor orders.
In fog off Cape Pior near Ferrol Spain on June 27 the British cruiser Garnarvon collided with the North German liner Coblenz. The Coblenz sprang a leak and was towed to Ferrol after passengers were transferred. The cruiser sustained only minor damage.
June 27 Billings Mont. The largest sheep sale ever in Eastern Montana closed with the Custer Sheep company purchasing the entire outfit of Oscar Stephens comprising more than forty thousand range sheep.
Charne Clinton, 20, was arrested yesterday on a charge of forging two notes totaling 10,000 dollars. The notes were referred by W. M. Stevens and involved a transaction at the Salmon Bank corner. The case involves Thomas Casey and details place the crime near Salmon Bank.
In Detroit Michigan on June 27 five persons were injured when a can exploded in the hands of ten year old An Arew Palupsynsk. The incident occurred at a residence in the city and prompted emergency response. Details on the condition of the injured were not disclosed.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt instructed immigration and consular officials to aid Chinese merchants travelers students and other exempt classes by issuing proper certificates. The move aims to ensure courteous treatment nationwide and to prevent harassment provoking a Chinese boycott of American goods. Officials warned that any official failing to comply will face dismissal and promised that certificates will be honored across the United States. The measure seeks to avert trade tensions with China and improve relations with American manufacturers.
London June 27. The British government names Justice Farwell as chairman and includes Sir George Cash God Taubman Goldie Sir George White Francia Mowatt and Samuel H Morley on a commission to investigate a South African army stores scandal. Canvury Conn June 27. An electric car on South Street struck torpedoes set by boys triggering explosions and panic. Mrs Mary Davis aged sixty leaped to her death.
Advices from Vigo Spain dated June 27 report thirty Portuguese nationals drowned after a boat arriving from Portugal was expelled in the Minho river near Caminnu. Local authorities and ships’ crews attempted rescue but the incident resulted in heavy loss of life.
In Paris on June 27 George Rodriguen a prominent banker reportedly killed himself amid a severe rentes decline. The Anauicler bank faced heavy losses with liabilities estimated around $2,000,000, tensions rising as markets plunged and the financial house reeled.
In Austin Texas on June 27 an old Sunday law was strictly enforced causing saloons and even soda fountains to close from Saturday midnight until Monday morning.
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