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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
3
Ban Mego California July 22 A boiler explosion on the Bennington killed nearly sixty crewmen and wounded many more. The vessel beached off the Commercial Wharf in San Diego harbor with extensive damage and a large rescue effort underway.
Houston reports twelve workers feared dead after a fire at Humble oil fields in Humble, Texas. The blaze, started Monday night, burned tanks and a large pumping plant, with 2,500,000 barrels of oil loss and no salvage possible.
In Annapolis on July 24 a simple vault at the Naval Academy holds the remains of John Paul Jones. The body arrived from the Paris cemetery aboard the cruiser Brooklyn and was moved to a naval tug Standish then to a shore float for a hearse. An escort of marines jackies and midshipmen led the procession with French officers from Jurien de la Craviere participating.
Dr George K Koch took the stand in his own defense in the murder trial of Dr L A Gebhardt of New Ulm. Asa P Brooks the only eye witness was also called by the defense Their testimony largely repeats earlier trials Brooks testified in the morning and Koch in the afternoon at Mankato Minnesota on July 25.
Milbrook New York July 24 Colonel Daniel S Lamont longtime presidential aide former secretary of war and VP of the Northern Pacific railroad died from a sudden heart attack. He fell ill after dinner while at home with wife Mrs Lamont and two daughters Frances and Bessy present alongside guests.
German Emperor William and Czar Nicholas II met off Broerkoe Island on the Swedish coast in a private session. The talks, linked to earlier correspondence with Roosevelt, aimed at peace and reform to reconcile Russia's discontented elements, with William ready to urge reform if asked.
Stockholm July 21 The special committee of the riksdag reports the union with Norway persists not dissolved by the storming action. It says a contract cannot be broken by one party and Sweden must decide next steps. The panel opposes Sweden acting to dissolve the union or recognize Norwegian independence without Norwegian elections or a plebiscite. If negotiations require, Sweden may open talks only after Norway approaches legally. the cabinet must resign if the report stands.
Washington reports Minister Leishman in Constantinople says a large bomb exploded as the sultan left the mosque during a telamik ceremony. The sultan escaped injury and returned to the palace. Between thirty and forty were killed or wounded and several carriages were wrecked. Perpetrators not yet detected.
Justice Orr of the New York Court of Appeals issues a stay of Albert T. Patrick's execution pending reargument. The hearing on the motion is set for October 2. David B. Hill, Patrick's counsel, argues that the majority overlooked key points in affirming the conviction for the murder of William M. Keve.
A legislative inquiry will investigate life insurance business in New York by state and out of state firms. A special joint committee led by Senator William Armstrong of Rochester will have full powers, following Governor Higgins’s message to the Legislature.
A Bulgarian force attacked the villages of Baltina and Gradeshuliza in the Marinevo district at night, killing the entire population. Reports state casualties are unknown, with troops burning a third village where inhabitants were accused of killing thirty Turks near Dolreu.
Portland report states United States Senator Mitchell of Oregon was convicted of using his office to aid the firm Mitchell & Tanner. He is sentenced to $1,000 fine and six months penal servitude. Sentence suspended pending Supreme Court review. bail set at $2,000.
Canadian counsel from London reports Gaynor and Greene have withdrawn their petition for leave to appeal to the Privy Council. The Privy Council will dismiss the appeal, leaving habeas corpus proceedings to be heard by Judge Oulmet in Ottawa around August 7.
In London on July 21 the government lost a House of Commons vote by three on the motion to reduce We membership of the Irish land commission. The chamber erupted as Liberals and Irish members shouted resign.
Washington officials collaborate with Louisiana and public health services to stop yellow fever spread after an Italian death in New Orleans. Several cities have imposed quarantine against the city.
Chicago reports the three month long teamsters strike ending with a complete surrender. Lumber teamsters vote to resume work, followed by department stage drivers and railway express drivers. Expected reinstatements: about 60 percent of department store drivers and around 100 express workers. Employers had consistently refused reinstatement for strikers.
The ceremony elevates Rex Augustin Schinner to bishop of the newly created Diocese of Suyrs rior Wisconsin at St. Joan's Cathedral with Apostolic Delegate Falconio and Archbishops Messmer officiating. Wheat, cattle, hogs, and dairy markets from Minneapolis to Chicago show price activity. Local reports note grain futures and livestock prices across Duluth and Chicago exchanges.
Returns from fifteen South Dakota counties to the state auditor for taxation show total valuations of 50,928,726 up from 48,986,766 last year, a gain near 2 million. State board bumps last year cut net gains to about 1 million statewide, not easing tax burdens much for the general fund.
A Hill City gathering of forest reserve settlers drew over a hundred ranchers from Pennington Cus ter and Lawrence and even Wyoming. They debated government lease versus purchase while uniting to keep their homes and improvements as permanent.
The 1905 census for Yankton county records 1904 wealth production with corn at 3,204,895 bushels wheat 449,570 oats 1,536,440 and crop value at 1,628,112 dollars. Fruits surpassed 9,000 bushels of apples and similar plums, while barley rye hay and dairy products add about 1.5 million more. Population is listed as 12,444.
Reports from the Rapid City region describe strong farm and range conditions. Oat and wheat crops look good, wool shipments total 250000 pounds though below last year, cattle are fat and expect large fall shipments, and flood control plans are discussed for Fort Pierre. Also noted are a Chicago visitor’s search for a drowning victim near Pedro, Yankton Sioux payments, an arrest for sending objectionable material, and local railway timetables.
Dan Kells was found guilty of murdering his wife in Gann Valley Buffalo County. The jury recommended life imprisonment for the convicted man.
Phone lines connect Red 208 Huron and 8 D Huron in South Dakota area. Limited details available but indicates communication service status and regional labeling. No further context provided.
H. S. Mouser attorney at law operates on Dakota Avenue near the post office above James Valley Bank and First National Bank. C. A. Kelley advertises practice in all courts with real estate and mortgage specialties in World Building Hills office front rooms on the second floor.
Alpena C SD Will furnish you with board by the day or week with or without rooms Meals or lunches at any hour offered by proprietors Frank C Wood and Son in Alpena South Dakota.
Property owner may claim the belt and attached keys by proving ownership at this office. Claimant must provide proof and pay the notice fee to retrieve the item.
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