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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
4
Dr Dixon and Dr French plan to advance Huron College in the coming month with Dr French due back by early September. He recently visited Montana to inspect the college ranch of about five thousand acres donated by Mr Voorhees, noting its value has risen significantly.
We offer exceptional inducements to a man in this locality who can command a horse and wagon and devote his time to advancing the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine. Energetic men may develop a permanent profitable business selling this product.
After two weeks of talks with grievance committees, Great Northern and Northern Pacific officials report liberal wage proposals accepted by about 80 percent of telegraphers. Canvassing continues to spare nonunion workers, while strike orders issued for operators on both roads.
New York State sues the Equitable Life Assurance Society and officers in New York County Supreme Court. The 33 page complaint cites the Frick committee and Hendricks inquiry. The suit seeks accounting, restitution, removal of misconducting directors, and use of net surplus for policy holders.
Mankato Minn Aug 2 The jury in the third trial of Dr George K Koch charged with murdering Dr L A Gebhardt at New Ulm Minn on Nov 1 last returned a verdict of not guilty after a single ballot taken after dinner The judge discharged Koch his bond exonerated and the defendant expressed happiness at his vindication.
An electric express train from Liverpool to Southport collided with a stationary empty train at Hall Road. Twenty three people died and many were injured as the first carriage was torn from the steel frame and flames erupted, causing a gruesome scene as passengers cried for rescue.
Johann Hoch known as Bluebeard, condemned for the murder of a wife, received a stay of execution until August 25 from Governor Denene. The delay followed fundraising efforts to cover appeal costs, with $500 raised by Hoch's counsel and supporters. A jail incident involved a physician and a woman offering to aid Hoch's life bid.
Secretary Wilson and President Roosevelt discuss scandals at the Agriculture Department. A broad, rigorous inquiry will audit all bureaus and pursue prosecutions if warranted by Justice Department findings. Wilson plans to stay in office. no resignation is expected.
The Times reports an Imperial telegram from the Russian czar urging continued war until the enemy is crushed and refusing cession or indemnity. General Janeviteh denies reports his army is surrounded, saying the army is not in danger and his troops remain confident and ready for any task.
An official Japanese report from Sahalin notes July 28 victory eight kilometers south of Lykot and subsequent occupation of Palero after hard fighting. General Saraguchi ordered a civil administration established July 30.
In Paris on July 31, two leading sugar houses halted payments after a major speculator failed to meet engagements totaling about 3 million dollars. The event signals a broader financial strain in the commodities market.
Five crewmen from the steamer Athenia, arriving from Colon, were brought ashore and placed in the inspection hospital at Santiago. One sailor developed symptoms consistent with yellow fever, prompting medical observation.
Boston July 29. The resignation of Assistant Attorney General William A. Day is followed by Milton D. Purdy's appointment to succeed him. Attorney General William H. Moody announced the change during his visit back from Maine.
Weather was cooler and favorable for crops with scattered showers. Some hail damage in southeastern counties. black rust in some wheat leaves, red rust in several areas, but no major damage yet. Smut and blight noted in wheat. harvest underway in extreme southeast and spreading to middle counties. Barley, spelt, corn, potatoes, flax, millet progress good. alfalfa thrifty. Black Hills rains caused mild disruption.
County synopses report red rust in wheat oats and barley with limited damage. some fields show black rust and smut but overall crops fill well or advance. Barley harvests progress. corn tasseling and silking in many areas. flax, oats, and rye show solid yields with local weather impacts.
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