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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
3
The Japanese battleship Mikasa, flagship of Vice Admiral Togo, was destroyed by a fire and powder magazine explosion at midnight September 10. Rescue attempts failed. 599 lives lost. The 15 200 ton ship, built in England and launched in 1902, sank with admiral not aboard. An official investigation into the fire’s cause is underway.
London reports a secret accord between the czar of Russia and the emperor of Japan with Kaiser support. It sets a 5.0 billion dollar payment to Japan by Russia over five years, minus 1.0 billion for POW care, per Portsmouth terms, plus possible free hand in China. Komura and Witte allegedly unaware.
A northwest storm causes widespread damage to telegraph and telephone lines across Minnesota and the Dakotas. Electricity and wind interrupt dispatches and communications, with a barn struck by lightning killing several cattle. The storm extends into Iowa, with reports from St Paul at 12:20 a.m. on Sept 14.
Rain has fallen since 11 o clock with steady rate. Reports indicate damage from high wind and falling debris from the northeast area as the storm moves through Watertown and surroundings.
Rain had fallen since 11 last night creating rivers of water in Hawarden streets at 4 10 am. Reports mention air fall of electricity and limited telegraphic communications possible.
Reports from southern North Dakota describe a heavy rainstorm over the past two hours. A serious washout interrupts the Northern Pacific line between Napoleon and Bismarck.
Police Magistrate Geddis fined Frank Morris, surveyor general of South Dakota, after a morning assault on editor Mr. Keene. The incident followed a printed Beadle County exhibit dispute with E. T. Losey cited in contention, Morris claiming slur while editor asserts otherwise.
The Ramsey case targets Samuel A. Ys mayor of Woonsocket charged with a criminal offense from about fourteen years ago. If proven, it could disbar him and bar him from practicing law in the state. The matter will be tried in the South Dakota Supreme Court at Pierre with the attorney general prosecuting.
Justice Geddis heard three men after they stole cheap jewelry from a passerby in Huron. A wandering con man hoping to run a gambling wheel tried to sell stolen items, got drunk in the Palace saloon, and was arrested after bystanders grabbed rings and watch chains. The plaintiff A L Goer valued items at $10. defendants W P Rogers R Freeland and James McCarty were fined $5 plus $7 costs. Two others jailed. McCarty discharged after paying fine. There was a scene of excitement.
A Monday affair saw T H Null swear to a complaint charging John Martin with violating game laws. Sheriff arrested Martin, C A Kelley defended. After costs reached about 50, Null admitted a mistake and the court discharged Martin. An observer suggested Null pursued sham complaints to aid his employer Frank Morris.
Bates jewelry stock damaged by a six week old fire reopens this morning at nine oclock for a fire sale. C V Bates disputes insurance damage figures and appraisers set the loss at 1184 15 dollars, about 400 more than adjusters offered.
A Hawarden train from the south wrecked on Northwestern road last Saturday night a mile south of Iroquois while trying to make up time. The locomotive jumped the track and a wrecker from Huron aided in righting the train. No serious damage beyond rolling stock.
North Western Line offers summer season excursion tickets from Huron to Lake Shetek at 4.10 for a Friday or Saturday round trip, returnable by Tuesday, and 6.60 for a daily round trip with 30 day return limit. Lake Shetek offers fishing and hunting with hotels and livery nearby. Nearby lakes include Current, Siegel, Fremont, Sarah, Bear, Long, Buffalo, Iron, Beauty, Willow, Isabela and Clear.
Fine three burner gasoline stove described as Insurance Model and as good as new. Safe and offers easy installments. Call at this office for details. Bayard B. Beach location 34 tf Houghton Block.
Short notice seeks a girl for light house work in a childless family. Inquire at this office or call Blue 1. Lost post office key attached to a long gold chain found and knotting the chain is noted. Finder should leave at this office.
A local advertiser offers several houses for sale at reasonable prices with unusual payment flexibility. The Bayard Beach area near Houghton Block is highlighted as the location for these properties.
Miscellaneous notices offer special prices for boat charters and discounts on switches and pompadours at Otto Zeller. Miss Tait provides cheap latest fall hats at millinery parlors opposite the post office in Huron South Dakota. Call Green 123 for details.
One thousand pieces to select from in the famous McKinley edition. Visit the store to view the collection and find bargains..George H. Costain is the point of sale contact for the promotion.
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