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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
7
An old patient testimonial declares Dr. Fenner's Kissy and Backache Cure cured years of illness. The notice claims free consultations and a Cook Book, with price 50c for the remedy and mentions St Vitus Dance cures. The ad lists Dr. Pousen and McGugin as sources and claims wide availability at Olive Furnace druggists.
Union Pacific seeks to block the Northern Securities plan of distribution. The New York market shows feverish, confused trading as traders reassess effects. Early gains faded with wide fluctuations as bids shifted, with Union Pacific movements dominating.
W P Clough general counsel of the Northern Securities Co says during the suit over stock exchanges with Union Pacific that the case is not friendly and that the defense will be disclosed in court. he promises a strong defense.
The Geological Survey reports 1902 iron ore production at 35,554,135 long tons valued at 65,412,950 dollars, up 23 percent from 1901 and 103 percent since 1897. Eight mines yielded 10,272,780 tons while eighteen produced 16,248,280 tons, with most shipping limited by climate to about 200 days annually. One hundred twenty-six operators accounted for 88 percent of output, and 72 operators each surpassed 100,000 tons.
Minot North Dakota April 5 Terrible cattle losses on the prairies from the big blizzard. Paul Rennville lost his entire herd of 500 head County Commissioner Black 500 head the late Major Richard 100 head. Hundreds of cattle die daily from weakness caused by starvation. Snow melt offers slight relief but most cattle are too weak to reach grass. About one quarter of the cattle will die.
Cincinnati April 5 report states continued fair cool weather and absence of high winds reduce flood danger at the Grand reservoir between Celina and St Marys. The flood is lowering rapidly and fears of serious trouble have passed.
Richmond carpenters and laborers walked out for a five cent daily wage increase. The protest shut down all building operations in the city, affecting about eight hundred workers.
Albert Lea Minnesota April Chris Rood the engineer of the Erickson flouring mill was instantly killed by a boiler explosion in the afternoon. No other injuries occurred though some property was damaged.
Cablegram from McCormick reports rumors of anti Jewish demonstrations in Odessa. The U S consul cites seasonal nervousness among Hebrews after Easter but notes Governor Neidhardt and troops commander Baron Karulbars keeping order. newspapers warn disturbances will be dealt with severely.
Flood at standstill in Vincennes Indiana as twenty four hour winds weaken levees. More workers rush to stabilize breaches while river rises three feet over fields. Belmont steamer departs with provisions for Russellville Belgrade and others. Loss estimates reach about 1 million dollars across Lawrence County Illinois and Knox County Indiana with wheat crop ruined after a week under water.
A Salt Lake City accident leaves three boys fatally injured and one crippled. Easter Monday egg rolling on the White House lawn draws hundreds of children. East Side New York protests erupt over rising tenement rents. Ameri can Steel and Wire Rankin plant nail department burns, losses up to 200000 dollars. Patrick Henry Winston, former attorney general and editor, dies at Spokane. Grace Church Brooklyn raises 90000 dollars for Easter endowment. Mrs Wilkinson sues for divorce in Paterson over her husband smoking a pipe triggering hereditary aversion. Supreme Court upholds Maryland law requiring incoming voters to declare intent to become citizens.
A petition to intervene in the United States suit against Northern Securities Co. was served by E. H. Harriman Winslow St. Pierce and the Oregon Short Line, stockholders in Northern Securities, naming M. D. Grover C. W. Bunn and George B. Young as Northern Securities attorneys. They seek a non arbitrary distribution of Great Northern and Northern Pacific stock and to have shareholders reclaim stock they sold. F. H. Harriman opposes a ratable distribution, fearing loss of control of Northern Pacific stock.
Details from Paris dated April five describe the American schooner Herald of Morning wrecking near Da kara Africa on March six. The ship carried eighteen crew and thirty six passengers, struck a rock and sank swiftly. Many leaped into the sea and eighteen perished. The vessel was en route from Bravo to New Bedford Massachusetts and initial reports claimed everyone on board was saved.
In Cleveland on April 5 the wage scale conference extended its sessions as longshoremen pressed for a shorter workday without pay cuts while employers resisted. little progress toward a settlement was reached.
Wheat May 95 44 cents July 95 percent Sept 81 percent. On track No 1 hard 97 percent No 1 Northern 95 14 cents No 2 Northern 93 34 cents. Market notes show price quotations and class grades for trading in Minneapolis.
E L Warren and his team completed a survey under the Morris law adding 1.4 million acres to Minnesota homestead land. The area totals about 1,633,988 acres with 232,760 acres forest reserve and timber amounting to hundreds of millions of feet. Pine lands will be public sale after six months advertisement and highest bidder wins. The SS cost Indians $69,386.
St Paul figures for April 4 show cattle prices from good to choice steers 4.00 to 5.00, common to fair 3.25 to 3.85, cows and heifers 3.00 to 3.50, yearlings 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs range 4.85 to 5.25. Sheep list yearling wethers 4.50 to 5.00 and lambs 5.00 to 5.50.
A large group of African Americans gathered at the Washington Supreme Court to hear arguments on the Virginia election law aimed at excluding black voters. The cases William M. Jones and others v Governor Montague and William S. Felden and others v Montague drew a full crowd with both men and women filling seats and standing room.
New York April 5. The brokerage firm of W. B. Mack & Co suspended operations. The firm traded in cotton and held a Stock Exchange membership with mercantile rating estimated between $126 000 and $200 000.
In Duluth on April 4 grain markets show No 1 hard wheat at 96 a bushel in store No 1 Northern at 95 No 2 Northern at 92 3/4. Arrivals list No 1 hard 96 1/8 No 1 Northern 95 No 2 Northern 92 3/4 with May July Sept futures. Flax in store and on track at 1.15 May 1.1644 July 1.18 Oct 1.19 dollars per bushel.
In Chicago on April 4 cattle markets show prime steers at 5.25 to 5.80, medium 3.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.25, cows 1.75 to 4.25, heifers 2.00 to 4.50, calves 2.50 to 5.50. Hogs mixed to butcher 5.20 to 5.47, heavy 5.30 to 5.47, light 5.15 to 5.35. Sheep good to choice wethers 4.75 to 5.40, native lambs 4.50 to 5.90, Western 4.75 to 5.95.
Reports from the North say Pingyang and Wiju see ongoing skirmishes with many Japanese killed. A Korean spy was shot by Japanese at Pingyang.
Viceroy Alexieff arrived at Port Arthur and was greeted by Vice Admiral Makaroff and other officials. He inspected the harbor ships and visited the torpedo boat destroyer Silni, noted for her role in the latest Japanese attack.
Chicago signals show Wheat May 94 1/4 cents July 86 1/4 cents old 874 87 1/2 cents Sept 80 1/2 cents Corn April 56 cents May 56 1/2 cents July 52 1/2 cents Sept 51 1/2 cents Oats May 39 cents July 38 cents Sept 32 1/2 cents Pork May 13.10 July 13.30 13.32 Butter cream eries 14 24 1/2 cents dairies 12 1/2 cents Exchange 164 1/2 16 1/2 cents Poultry turkeys 12 cents chickens 13 cents.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Ghia Jol4 and belies in an unclear case. Readable entities include no definite persons or organizations and no concrete events or dates to summarize further.
The navy reports the Vicksburg has departed Chemulpa for Shaykhai while Raleigh and the collier Pompey remain at Chemulpa.
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