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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
7
Sadie B Finckh offers electric facial massage and facial development treatments. She claims to stop hair from falling out and cure dandruff and nail biting. Services include shampoo for soft hair, manicuring, and removal of superfluous hair without electric needles. Office hours 9 to 11 am and 1 to 6 pm at 238 Wisconsin Street.
Franklin Bartlett counsel for Harry K Thaw and his mother Mrs William Thaw rejects Pittsburg reports of family conflict over Evelyn Thaw’s annulment suit. He states Thaw is sane after recent visits to Matteawan state hospital and long consultations with him. Bartlett notes his view stems from legal and military experience.
George Frankhauser and Charles McDonald escaped from the Helena jail by sawing cell doors and bars and climbing out through a window. Posses formed and chased the fugitives who were seen heading toward the mountains after the Great Northern Oriental limited mail robbery last September.
In Columbus on March 23 Senator Lamb of Toledo described visiting the Ohio penitentiary with Toledo women. He saw a prisoner hanging by his wrists with head down and feet touching the floor. The man said he has hung there since Thursday and is fed only bread and water. Lamb plans to report the case to the penitentiary probing committee.
In Dowagiac Michigan President Frank W Lyle and Vice President Ira B Gage of the closed City Bank are escorted toward Cassopolis jail while a hostile mob of about 1000 townspeople pelts rocks lemons and other missiles at the officers as they depart in custody.
Fire erupted in the United States hotel on Grand street Waterbury. Two policemen awakened inmates in time to escape suffocation but nearly fell victim themselves. Firemen were found unconscious from gas inhalation as three gas meters exploded. one man is reported in serious condition.
Senator La Follette introduces a resolution to discharge the committee on interstate commerce from further consideration of his railroad property valuation bill. He plans to move the passage of the resolution at a future date.
Mexico City reports President Diaz has signed extradition papers for William F. Walker former New Britain banker. The documents are en route to Ensenada and the prisoner will be surrendered to the United States.
Directors of Union Pacific announce stockholders will meet in May to authorize bonds secured by mortgage on un mortgaged lines including Leavenworth Kansas and Western and Topeka and Northwestern. Amount not stated but unofficial reports cite 40 to 50 million dollars.
Boston officials say prewar wage scales won’t return until business rebounds. Prices for goods and raw materials have fallen, reducing living costs. Officials expect no strikes from wage reductions, noting large stockpiles would hurt owners less than workers during a shutdown.
Attorney General Young and associates plan a rehearing to obtain a definite explanation of the court findings in the commodity rate injunction suits. Pending the ruling the question of a special legislative session is held in abeyance. Governor Johnson has no definite conclusion on a call, and it is believed the two houses may not convene.
Postmaster General Meyer cancels second class mailing of La Questione Sociale a Paterson Italian paper tied to anarchist group. Lawsche says hearing found the paper not a newspaper but promotes assassination as virtuous science.
New York reports show retail meat prices up two cents a pound in the past week with forecasts of another three to five cent rise as cattle conditions worsen. Local packers warn the shortage may threaten profit for major packers in the beef and sheep trade amid effects from international supply.
In a House speech Texas Representative Beall accuses the president of meddling with legislation and the operation of the courts, urging accountability for executive interference.
A March circular states that Congress funding for transporting silver dollars for 1908 is exhausted. No more standard silver dollars will be sent free of charge to applicants from the treasurer or assistant treasurers of the United States offices.
Mrs. Emily Tricedahl of Campen Place Minneapolis fed her two year old a quantity of shaved laundry soap. It took a physician several hours to save the infant's life.
Chicago reports a long running robbery and graft within the water department. Two employees are removed and thirty eight others slated for discharge amid tampered meters and city supplier thefts. Large corporations allegedly defrauded the city of water taxes while meters and supplies were diverted for private use.
Billings Montana March 27 weary from pursuing a posse seeking vengeance for Sheriff James T Webb Buckford Wyoming horse thief shot himself in the temple to evade capture. Jack Herford and Deputy Taylor found him in a sheep wagon at the Rufus Thompson ranch with a six shooter and the rifle used to kill the sheriff nearby.
Rev. A Lincoln Shute of the Chicago Law and Order league faced Judge Walker on a contempt charge for criticizing a Sunday closing ruling. He said the decision to submit the issue to voters in April was treason and anarchy, claiming confusion about the court's ruling. The judge dismissed the case after accepting the minister's explanation.
Rol and W Patterson, once a book keeper for Chivalier Matthews Lumber of Spooner Minnesota, was arrested in Los Angeles on forgery charges. He allegedly netted about 10 900 dollars. Sheriff Bailey of Bemidji Minnesota had hunted him for three months and left for the East.
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