22 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
At the first parliament under the new constitution in Pretoria, crowds gathered as British infantry lined the street. Hofmeyr presided in English while Afrikaners pressed for Dutch. General Chalkburger interrupted, and Hofmeyr answered in Dutch, prompting cheers from the Boers.
W C Cromwell territorial attorney general rules Oklahoma may set flush safety tests for kerosene used for lighting but cannot regulate quality of goods shipped into the territory. The 1903 act restrictions are lifted, following Gov Frantz’s submission to James Garfield in Washington who judged the law likely invalid.
United States Senator William J. Stone warned in Kansas City that Japan seeks the Philippines and could seize the archipelago within a week. He cautioned that the U.S. would need a massive fleet to reclaim the islands, implying high costs and potential conflict.
Attorney General Thompson of Nebraska pressed a lumber trust case in Ragan and Holdrege. He summoned dealers and demanded files. Referee Post ordered all documents to be submitted.
Joshua Harrison was sentenced in Cainabeth City North Carolina to twenty five years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of two year old Kenneth Bresley. The verdict follows a Thursday court session with prosecutors detailing the boy’s disappearance and death.
The Iowa senate passed the Galveston municipal government bill at 2 46 o clock Thursday by a 44 to 0 vote.
Sioux City live stock market Thursday quotations show top beeves at 35 20 and top hogs at 6 30 with buyers and sellers noting price movements. The report reflects local trading activity in the livestock market.
Howard Howell, president of the People’s Bank, a Black man in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was shot inside the bank and died on his way home Wednesday night. The killing remains a mystery as tensions with White residents are noted nearby.
John Blake of Boston killed his wife Mary on Cureen Street in South Boston then died by suicide. Police report a domestic tragedy ending in dual fatalities with the husband taking his own life.
Federal secret service agents and Delaware legislators in Dover fueled talk that President Roosevelt assumed personal oversight of last week's House resolution urging federal help to locate Dr Marvin's kidnapped son. The day included a search for the boy, a possible use of a revenue cutter, and raids on a Gypsy camp near Cedar Beach.
Congress action allows the postmaster general to set rural delivery salaries up to 900 dollars annually after July 1 1907. About 22 800 carriers on routes 24 miles or longer may gain 780 dollars yearly, with other increases expected. Overall rural delivery costs may rise by about 1 900 000 dollars.
Broad flood conditions persist across California with seven drowning in Dreadenul near Oroville and severe destruction in Oroville with losses surpassing 500000. Other drownings occur at Venice Island and San Martin while Stockton suffers widespread inundation and rail traffic halts.
Frank Smoith a merchant was called to his door in Estill Howard county Ohio by an unidentified person and shot to death. No motive or clue to the assailant is known.
An explosion at the Emporium powder mill two miles from Emporium Pennsylvania killed six workers including three Americans and three Italian laborers. The incident occurred Wednesday and is being investigated as a fatal industrial accident.
Jacob Balynn and Louis Blenoft died when a wall collapsed at 262 North High street Baelti nore Md. Louis Balynn was injured in the incident, which officials described as a fatal accident.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich the author died at his home in Howton on Tuesday after failing to recover from a surgical operation performed about a month ago.
A mob shot two colored women dead near Vamps, Ark., after they allegedly used a razor on Mrs. Ella Rheton and her daughter. They also reportedly kicked the couple’s son and an infant along the road.
Trainmen and conductors on lines west of Chicago rejected a manager offer for wage increases. A 60,000 man strike is possible unless demands are met. Voting began Wednesday after a fortnight of referendum campaigning. A subsequent conference is planned next week and arbitration was offered but rejected by union members. The rejected proposal included wage boosts for freight and passenger service staff.
Opening prices in the New York stock market show declines across most active stocks with a few gains. Selling for foreign accounts and fears of foreign failures fueled weakness while Union Pacific St Paul Hill stocks and Amalgamated Copper led declines amid a volatile first hour.
Paris sees several reported cases of smallpox triggering mass vaccination efforts. Hospitals and the academy of medicine report crowds seeking inoculation while officials say the danger of an epidemic remains low. Dr Mesurour notes two deaths and about six cases under treatment traced to Tunis and Tripoli.
The Chicago city council passed an ordinance to ban ticket sales outside box offices and to forbid selling tickets above the printed price. The law takes effect immediately to curb scalping for theater and other entertainments.
LeRoy Parke, agent for the War Department, has spent months in Europe gathering foreign labor for the Panama Canal. Since October he has shipped 4,600 men, mostly Spaniards or Italians, despite strong opposition.
Nine young Japanese girls who had applied for admission to Redding primary schools in San Francisco were admitted after examination of their English language knowledge conducted Thursday morning.
A Tuesday rail disaster at Turubiche station in Russia involving a passenger and a freight train left seven teenagers dead and thirty five injured. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as officials opened an investigation into the crash.
At a Lammie Wyoming meeting on Tuesday cattlemen and sheepmen reached a compromise on grazing in the Medicine Bow forest reserves. A dividing line was drawn and both sides agreed to observe it.
Weather clears and streams at the headwaters recede with no further flood danger reported at Ptiteburg. Officials say the cold wind has abated and river conditions are stabilizing after the recent rise.
Secretary Taft will travel with the party set to accompany him to Panama Cuba and Porto Rico aboard the Mayflower which the navy department has placed at their disposal.
Senate approves bill empowering the Nebraska railroad commission to adjust schedules after hearings and 30 day rate publication. The measure passed 11 to 0 and goes to the governor. Supporters say it equates to giving the governor power, with Gov Sheldon favoring it, though final house passage remains uncertain.
The Norfolk Commercial club forms a committee to raise funds for the Northern Nebraska Teachers Association annual meeting in Norfolk from April 3 to 6. President F. H. Pepdue predicts a record crowd, with 500 or more attendees. A declamatory contest is planned and Senator Dolliver of Iowa will attend one night.
Howell, president of the Omaha Coal Exchange, was sentenced in the district court to six months in the county jail and fined 1000 for violating Nebraska anti trust laws on coal price regulation in Omaha. His plea for suspended sentence was denied and he was remanded to sheriff custody.
Emmett Nutter of Seneca in Custer County reports fifty two steers killed in four days. He requests state veterinarian Dr. McKim to investigate after a Broken Bow vet suspects stalk disease. Stomach contents show large quantities of strychnine, suggesting an enemy tampered with salt fed to cattle.
The jury for Frank Brink’s murder trial of Miss Bexele Newton was incomplete when court adjourned at six Wednesday evening. Both sides have nearly exhausted peremptory challenges, with only one remaining for each side, making a panel fill likely before long.
William Draper of Norfolk faced court over pulling out a horse’s tongue when the animal barked. He was fined five dollars and ordered to kill the horse. Degner pleaded guilty but said the act was accidental.
A 16 year old daughter accuses J Haleton a butcher of Aine worth of attempting a criminal assault. He has been examined by a board of insanity and declared sane. His wife left him some time ago. He claims past residences in Omaha and South Omaha.
Clyde Waugh pleaded guilty to attempted criminal assault on a Bridgeport woman and was sentenced on Wednesday. The young man is 18 years of age. Visiting attorneys attended the session led by Judge Z. JL. Grimes at Aldney District Court.
County Judge Leuvens of Seward Nebraska received notice from Tama County Indiana that a witness fee of 1 dollar from a case in which he testified thirty seven years ago is awaiting payment. The judge has sent for the amount.
Railroad Constructors Active at Herman have wintered there and are getting machinery in shape for a new season. They plan to move by April 1 and begin building new railroad lines despite Nebraska two cent per mile rate.
John Burger appeared before Fremont commissioners of Insanity and was adjudged a fit subject for confinement in an asylum. The ruling places him under mandatory commitment pending further legal actions.
C D Robinson of Pawnee City converts 20 acres of land once deemed worthless into a commercial catalpa project. Twenty years of care cost $109.57 per acre with a total net profit of $152.17 per acre from firewood tops and fence posts. Prof. Frank Miller will publish a detailed report and urges catalpa planting to meet fence post demand.
Hamed a Brakeman Henry Crow of Craig Missouri aged 25 fell from a moving train bound for Omaha early Saturday. He died five hours later after remaining conscious to the end. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict. He told physicians the brakeman ordered him off but could not confirm if shoved. He was traveling to Omaha after visiting near Blair. Body to be sent home for burial in Craig per telegram from parents.
Charles Taylor of Walthill vanished from his farm riding three horses and returned dazed with a deep chin wound and missing teeth. Dr Ream treated the injuries, including stitches, and Taylor could not explain the cause, though it was thought a horse kick caused the accident.
At a Pierce school board meeting the following teachers were re elected for the ensuing year Superintendent O R Bowen Miles Virginia JL Pyerly assistant principal Mre Nancy Conety assistant principal Miss Hisse Simmons intermediate Miss Edith Derry primary Miss Gila Grubaugh primary Mrs Grace Mont rose primary
Money stolen from a Butte post office last May was recovered beneath a heap of cobs in a coal shed. The sack contained $30 and $1,000 notes, with the remainder found later. A printer was arrested for alleged complicity last summer, but convictions followed.
Fred Bazelman a Tiriview lumberman was arrested on arson charges for setting fires that damaged seven stores and other buildings in Bristow last week. The blaze destroyed half the town causing about 50000 dollars in losses.
A jury awarded Mrs Hugo Frey of Stuart two thousand dollars after ruling saloonkeepers liable for her husband's death caused by liquor sold to him. The decision charges the wholesale liquor men and implicates the saloon as a contributing factor.
Tune Lambley son of Dr. Lambley wed Marian C. Herre daughter of the late Fred Herre formerly of Hooper now of West Side Iowa in a ceremony at Alnsworth. The couple begins life together as marriage links from local families.
The IOM inspection shows receipts of 2008.20 dollars and expenses of 1001.05 dollars. After paying the treasurer 1002.17 dollars, the closing balance is noted.
Pierce District Court has sat since Monday with Judge A A Welch of Wayne presiding. So far only court trials have occurred and next week the jury will be called to hear and determine the remaining cases.
Citizens' ticket at Chadron proposes Muncin McMillan for mayor, George Merritt for clerk, and F GB Carty for treasurer. Slated ticket focuses on local governance with a structured lineup for city offices.
Gov. Sheldon appoints Wesley Adkins A H Murdock and W C Lambert to the South Omaha Police Board replacing the ousted four member panel. The bill limits party representation and sets mayor as ex officio chair with no vote. Also notes police pay hike, Despain McMullen dispute and other state legislative actions.
The four year old Horace N Marvin of Dover vanished in a case drawing rewards totaling 27000 dollars. Investigators pursued leads in Philadelphia and New York amid reports of a Canadian border ransom demand. A ship captain faced suspicion but was cleared as detectives hunted the suspect network. The boy’s family had recently moved to a farm, and several children witnessed a haystack sighting before the disappearance.
A cable report reveals leptocephali larvae from eel eggs, transforming to elvers after six months. The elvers migrate in vast swarms to western Europe shores, navigating ships, rivers, waterfalls, and swamps, colonizing waterways inland and seaward.
The United States Supreme Court, Justice Holmes delivering the opinion, decides that Union Pacific and Burlington must pay Nebraska property taxes totaling 3.1 million dollars, including 1904-1906 penalties. Railroads had offered 2.2 million. case centered on equalization board valuation and interstate property considerations.
The Teachers of Illinois expressed support for adopting a standardized spelling board to ease hardship for foreign-born children and improve citizenship. They cite language barriers in schools and institutions and urge adoption of uniform spelling practices.
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