What Happened This Year 1905

Historical Events from This Year 1905

Crime & Law

Frank Steunenberg Assassinated in Caldwell

December 30th, 1905 119 years ago

Former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg was shot dead at his home in Caldwell by an unknown assailant. Steunenberg had been a prominent political figure, serving as governor from 1896 to 1898, and had recently been involved in labor disputes. His assassination shocked the local community, and suspicions arose regarding labor unrest, given his history with miners' unions.

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