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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
3
Marshall Field, famed Chicago dry goods magnate and world leader in retail, died at the Holland House in New York City at 4 p.m. after a illness lasting over a week from a bad cold to pneumonia. He was about seventy and his wealth was estimated between 10 million and 200 million dollars.
Minneapolis January 17 death toll from the West hotel fire rises to eleven. Victims listed include Captain John Berwin of Truck 1 who fell from the fourth floor, W G Nickels of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce suffocated, Thomas Somerville of Springfield Indiana suffocated, E Wolfe of the Alexander Hardware Company New York suffocated, Clanton B Lamme of New York suffocated, J B Peisinger New York jumped from seventh floor, Mrs M E Hodges of Minneapolis from a seventh story window, William Black of New York suffocated, Mrs Samuel Speiserberger patient found dead in hospital, W S Amsden superintendent of Minnesota and Northern elevator, and Mary Rowan hotel employee overcome by smoke and died in hospital.
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick arrived at the penitentiary from Cleveland to begin a ten year term for conspiracy to wreck Citizens National Bank Oberlin Ohio. Police escorted her from the station to a carriage as a large crowd watched.
Indianapolis January 16 The seventh convention of the United Mine Workers of America opened in Indianapolis today with about twelve hundred delegates in attendance. Leaders outlined aims for organized action and labor reforms as sessions began.
Albany January 47 the state senate rejected a resolution to condemn Chauncey M. Depew’s reelection to the United States senate by a 34 to 1 roll call. Senator Brackett led the attack with harsh denunciations of Depew and the insurance companies while most Republicans opposed the motion. Fourteen Democratic senators were excused from voting.
In Otsego Minnesota W R Brandt killed his wife and Justin Adams then shot himself with the same weapon. The event occurred without a struggle and details are uncertain. Brandt reportedly envied his wife for attention she gave to Adams, a divorced man who had been boarding nearby.
Edward R. Tufts, reputed mine owner in Montana and beyond, is convicted of perjury in a Chicago divorce trial. If the verdict stands he faces an indeterminate prison term of one to fourteen years without a new trial. His wife had indicted him alleging false desertion testimony.
The Philippine tariff bill cleared the House by 268 to 71 after a day of bitter debate. It imposes a 25 percent Dingley rate on rice, sugar, and tobacco while allowing free trade after April 1, 1909, and exempts Philippine exports from certain taxes. The measure also contemplates eventual independence for the islands.
Cleveland January 16 A bankers committee statement on the Denison Prior & Co affair says total liabilities including forged bonds run about 3 million dollars. It notes valid assets of about 1.5 million and bonds in Boston and Cleveland departments largely hypothecated may cover obligations.
Albany January 16 1900 Governor Higgins postpones Albert T Patrick’s execution at Sing Sing until March 19 to allow time for counsel to pursue newly discovered evidence in the William Marsh Rice murder case.
A night fire in Russellville Arkansas wiped out the entire business district causing an estimated loss of 300000 dollars. Local reports credit the blaze to unknown causes and note potential water supply and firefighting challenges hindered containment.
The opening session of the Mordecan conference in Algeciras featured ambassadors and staffs. The Duke of Almodovar, foreign affairs minister, was unanimously elected president and delivered a speech urging conciliation, sovereignty of the sultan, Moroccan territorial integrity, and open docks. French and German delegates supported the remarks, signaling potential Franco German rapprochement.
London reports the Newcastle on Tyne contest added one Laborite and one Liberal seat to the gains list. Both previous Unionist holds yielded by 4 000 and 5 000 majorities now show Labour and Liberal contenders securing majorities around 7 000. The morning unopposed returns bring Liberals 103 Unionists 32 Irish Nationalists 31 Laborites 18 Socialists 1.
The port of Monte Cristi on the north coast has capitulated to government forces. Government guarantees protect the lives and property of the rebels after the surrender.
Columbus Ohio reports the death of Rev. W N Cleveland at age 73 from paralysis. He died during the night in the home of his son W N Cleveland in Columbus. He served as a Presbyterian minister and was the brother of former President Grover Cleveland.
An old advertisement proclaims It pays to buy in quantities with repeated emphasis and a stray fragment stituted, suggesting a catalog or promo line from a bygone store or periodical.
The listing shows various canned fruits and vegetables with per dozen pricing for Green Gage and Egg Plums 2 cents per 1b can, Reindeer Peas and Beans 1.25 per dozen, Tomatoes 1.50 per dozen, Pears and Peaches in 241b cans at 1.50 and 2.25 per dozen, Pure Maple Syrup bulk 1.10 per gallon, and Colorado Strained Honey 10 pounds for 90 cents. Prices vary by product and quality as advertised.
Mrs Bessie Hollister, 30, wife of Franklin C Hollister of Hollister Bros printing, was killed by Richard Ivins 24. The body lay on stable refuse behind Ivins residence at 368 Relden Avenue. Ivins confessed after police custody, saying he attacked as she passed his carpenter shop and strangled her with copper wire. He then hid the body and reported it as found.
Minneapolis market report for January 16 shows wheat prices for May at 86 1/2 cents and July at 87 4/10 cents. On track values list No. 1 hard at 84 cents, No. 1 Northern at 82 1/2 cents, and No. 2 Northern at 81 cents.
St Paul reports cattle prices with ranges for good to choice steers from 4.50 to 6.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.25, yearlings 2.00 to 5.50. Hog prices 5.00 to 5.20. Sheep show yearling wethers 5.50 to 6.50 and good to choice lambs 6.50 to 7.00.
Wheat prices for No 1 Northern 83 1 2 percent on arrival and on track with futures for May and July. No 2 Northern 81 1 2 percent arrival and on track with May July values. Flax quotes show arrival and on track with May September and October contracts around 1.21 1 23 and 1 25.
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