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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
7
J H Smith physician and surgeon listed with office at Hills Block and residence at 3rd and Idaho streets. Office Red 8 residence Green 8 Huron 8 D.
S report from Huron South Dakota notes a dentist near the First National Bank is operating in the Nervous System Office building area.
The timetable lists travel times for routes from Watertown Hazel Vienna Willow Lakes Bancroft Yale and Huron ON. Morning and afternoon departures are shown with approximate times such as 1:00 p m and 11:00 a m for going west and 2:00 p m and 9:40 a m for going east.
The House approved a railroad rate measure in an all members voting session, passing by unanimous consent. The action reflects swift congressional backing for changes to freight and transport pricing policies.
Ninety four passengers and sixty crew aboard the steamer Valencia were lost or rescued after a severe gale swept the Vancouver Island coast. Reports say about 100 drowned, with nine reaching a telegraph hut. a long vessel wreck tale unfolds near Closse with heavy seas and Cape Beale vigilant.
Washington reports that France plans a naval demonstration near Venezuela to pressure President Castro. The exact arrival timing of French warships remains unclear, and Paris may avoid a formal ultimatum, opting for tentative steps tied to Caracas’s stance.
Proceedings report a petition by L A Bangs for abatement of interest and costs on lots 5 and 6 in Fisher and Foster's 2nd Addition to Huron. Taxes for 1890 and 1891 were addressed. Board adjourned to meet at 9 am January 5 1906.
A small smoke during a service at St. Pauls Baptist Church sparked a fatal stampede in Philadelphia. Eighteen people were killed and fifty injured as 800 worshippers crowded toward exits, many women and children crushed at the stairs.
The Wolsey county board adjourned and reconvened January 6 and 8 1906 to review abatement petitions for taxes on Wolsey town lots, cancel long‑held warrants, approve hospital payable statements, check treasurer receipts, and order supplies for primary elections. Names listed include J. K. Spencer Lena Nelson S. E. Garrison A. Gillett Henry Sawyer L. Bloodgood L. C. Ross and others.
Henry Nuembaumer, a returned Alaskan miner, shot Ollie Powell his girlfriend and rival Lafayette Gray then killed himself in front of the Gray residence. Powell and Nuembaumer had planned to wed last November but Powell allegedly ran away with Gray the night before the wedding.
Tacoma officials report arrest of Fred T. Sherman in Seattle on charges of bribing Mayor George T Wright with 6000 dollars during the awarding of major asphalt contracts. Sherman, connected with several asphalt firms, faces allegations tied to pay agreements linked to city projects.
Rio de Janeiro reports the turret ship Aquidaban sank at Port Jacarapagua after an explosion in the powder magazine. Two hundred twelve crew perished, only one officer saved. Built in England 1885, 4950 tons, 6300 horsepower, cost 1 725 000 dollars, five torpedo tubes, crew of 350. Four rear admirals died. Barroso flotilla escorted the minister of marine and staff inspecting arsenals sites. Vessel sank in three minutes.
On Tuesday January 24 a strike was declared by 250 boilermakers in Duluth and Superior. They demand 36 cents an hour raise from 32 13 cents to 36 cents, seeking higher wages in the shipyard and railroad repair sectors.
Sheriff Charles Young will sell at public auction the east half of section 27 and west half of section 15 in township 112 N range 59 W Beadle County South Dakota on March 19 1906 at 10 oclock in the forenoon. The sale follows a September 21 1905 judgment in Holbrook & Bro versus Bessie C Main George B Main and James B Matson. 639 acres more or less to satisfy 1692.45 dollars plus costs and accrued interest.
The Beadle County court directs that part of the deceased's real estate be sold to pay debts. An administrator may sell necessary portions of the estate with court approval. Hearing set February 15, 1906, at 1 pm in Beadle County Court. Publication to run four weeks in Huron Weekly World.
Notice from Katherine Gabel Administratrix attorney for estate listing rooms 10 and 11 World Building Huron 8S D 8-51. Official actions for probate and related matters to be handled through the office of the estate attorney.
Notice to creditors of Austin V Eastman deceased. William P Abbott administrator invites all claims to be presented within four months of first publication. Claims should be filed at Crawford Taylor office in First National Bank building Huron Beadle County South Dakota dated January 12, 1906.
Estate of Frederick Nawottny appoints Frank Nawottny administrator and notifies creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months from the first publication. Notices to be filed at Huron Beadle County South Dakota. Attorney Henry C. Hinckley listed. January 13 1906.
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