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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
7
Mrs Sheldon of Woodville Conn recounts a year and a half battle with severe skin sores in her infant son. After trying physicians with no success she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Within two months the sores dried and healed, and the child remained healthy thereafter.
A 1906 letter from Florence Delavergne of Auburn Nebraska praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing facial itching and pimples in three weeks. The ad promotes Cuticura Skin Cure with Soap Ointment Resolvent and chocolate coated pills sold by Potter Drug & Chem Corp in Boston. Mailed free How to Cure Every Humor.
The April 15 interpellation in the Russian lower house discussed torture claims from Riga prison mutiny on April 13 where seven mutineers died and twelve were wounded. Details allege beatings with Cossacks whips and rubber rods, nails and hair pulled, and tortures lasting eight to ten days.
Striking cloak quakers attacked the senior partner of Oscar Margolin and Son on Lispenard Street. The riot drew several hundred bystanders and ended with police dispersal. Four strikers were arrested and Harry Silverstein, named as ringleader, held on $1000 bail for felonious assault.
Rev Dr Carter Helm Jones, pastor of Broadway Baptist and ally of John D Rockefeller, announced in Louisville that a princely gift nearing completion will fund Chinese education. He said the Baptist church is about to finalize arrangements for a gift of 50 million dollars for education of the Chinese.
Toledo indictments target prominent local manufacturers and dealers for Valentine anti-trust law violations. Over seventy five true bills against lumber dealers brick manufacturers and Master Plumbers association members include firm heads while agents and underlings are ignored. No corporations charged as aim is ouster suits and officer punishment. Nine brick manufacturers indicted for Valentine law alongside lumbermen.
H L Ward, just back from England, was robbed of $1000 by two highwaymen in the Wisconsin Central freight yards on Nicollet Island Minneapolis. Ward had cashed a $1000 check at the Golden West hotel and agreed to a game of chance before being attacked.
Washington reports that Secret Service officials conclude Jan Bartula's claim of a miner conspiracy to assassinate President Roosevelt had no foundation. They cite Bartula's unbalanced mind following his wife’s death and state no further attention will be given to the statement.
President Louis W. Hill authorized L. C. Spooner to announce that the Great Northern has decided to accept the 2-cent passenger fare bill and commodity freight rates from the recently passed legislature. Acceptance likely pressures other lines to match reductions, though the rates are higher than the commission schedule. The move aims to avoid lengthy litigation and may end injunction suits in federal court.
The government files suit in a U S court against the Berber Lumber Co to cancel 216 patents covering 40 000 acres of timber alleging fraud in securing title. Case lists Matto Bolencomaty Suerte Sy 000 000 in connection with the dispute.
Fourteen aboard are missing from the Arcadia lumber barge that left Manistee for Two Rivers on April 12. Wreckage and cargo identified near Pentwater confirm the voyage ended in Lake Michigan during a severe April 14 gale.
The Pacific Mail steamer Mongolia ran aground near Mayeda lighthouse in Nagato province Japan, listing 45 degrees and close to shore. No loss of life expected as rescue is feasible, with repairs following a prior grounding near Midway Islands and recent recommissioning before returning home from Yokohama.
Borfolk Virginia April 24 The great American fleet assembled in Tompton Roads totals about 300000 tons of floating steel. Atlantic fleet ships including twenty five battle ships and cruisers lie off fortress Monroe ready to showcase fighting strength to visiting British German and Austrian warships for the Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition opening Friday the 26th.
Twelve persons were seriously injured and many more hurt when Great Northern train No 4 derailed east of Blaisdell North Dakota. A broken rail caused the accident delaying the train by an hour. The engine stayed on track while several cars fouled the ditch. A relief train transported the injured to Minot for treatment.
Chicago April 24 A warrant charge Mrs Sladek with the murder of her father and mother Mr and Mrs Frank Mette was taken out during the day Mrs Mette died weeks ago and Frank Mette died on April 1 A chemical analysis has shown that Mrs Mette was poisoned with arsenic and it is believed that her death was caused in the same manner There is no direct evidence against Mrs Sladek but she remains under suspicion since the death of her mother Brothers of Mr Sladek are aiding in the investigation and are believed to cooperate
The U S Supreme Court denied Frederick Seymour alias Lord Barrington's plea and affirmed his death sentence for killing James P. McCain near St. Louis in June 1905. He claimed prejudice and insufficient proof. Missouri high court and trial court rulings stood. The case drew notoriety over his claimed English title and marriage into a Kansas City family.
Private advices reported by the Tribune suggest Cardinal Merry del Val will retire as secretary of state for Pope Pius X. Mgr. Kennedy, rector of the American college at Rome and intermediary with English speaking countries, is named as likely successor and may be made a cardinal. Kennedy is a Pennsylvania native in his fifties who served at Overbrook seminary.
Flooding of the Homestake mine began to quench a fire starting at the 500 foot level four weeks earlier. Despite extensive efforts the blaze has spread to upper levels where pitch pine timbers create a dense fire hazard. Operations may not resume for months, described as the greatest calamity in Black Hills history.
Cairo reports serious disturbances after a strike by cab drivers and tramway workers. Mobs attacked tramcars and caused extensive damage while British troops patrol main thoroughfares to restore order.
The trial of Abraham Ruef for extortion resumed before Judge Dunne. Prosecutors challenged juror Edward Leonard over recent service as a petty juror within twelve months. The challenge was sustained.
St Paul records reveal the tenth death from the city high bridge with thirteen total jumps since its existence. At 180 feet high a fall guarantees death with twelve men and one woman among the victims.
In Birmingham on April 23 a freight train stalled in rain at Woodlawn Junction. A passenger train later crashed into the rear of the stationary freight, killing two and wounding twelve. A wrecking engine then struck the Woodlawn Junction wreck.
David E. Stedman a registry division clerk at the New York post office with eighteen years of service was arrested by post office inspectors and charged with stealing money from foreign registered letters.
A Fulton Kentucky fire killed four children of Greek merchant Mr Hodad and badly burned Mr and Mrs Hodad who may not recover.
The week’s briefs note broadcaster Thomas W. Bishop heads paralysis care in Salem Dakota. A field gun's 8500 yard range at $5000 each. Wisconsin musical figure Julius Krauser dies in Milwaukee aged 53. Upsala botany professor Franz Kjellman dies. Sailor strike strains Caspian oil industry. Rev Leroy Belt D D ex president of Ohio Northern dies in Kenton. US Supreme Court rules tax exemption for government bonds held by savings banks. Matticks, famed old time baseball catcher, dies in Hoboken.
Minneapolis market notes show wheat prices for May at 79% and July at 82% percent. On track grains list No 1 hard at 83% and No 1 Northern at 82% with others at 80% to 79% in the quotation.
Wheat on track for arrival with No 1 hard at 83 and No 1 Northern at 82 cents. May at 82 1/2, July 88 1/2, September 84 cents. Flax on track with May at 1.17 1/2, July 1.19, October 1.19 dollars.
St Paul report lists cattle ranges from good to choice steers 5.50 to 6.25, and cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.75, veals 4.50 to 5.50. Hogs quoted at 6.20 to 6.32, with sheep and lambs noted as good to prime at about 7.75 for wethers and lambs.
Wheat and corn futures quoted with May July splits and small gains. Butter and eggs hold firm while poultry markets show turkey and chicken quotes. Cattle hogs and sheep ranges listed with good to prime and rough categories. Lambs price data ends incomplete.
Washington April 24 Senator says he came to Washington to urge action by the president or justice department about reports of indictments of individuals in timber land fraud schemes. He denies knowledge of any charges and says the grand jury’s findings are not yet official.
Fire swept the Blakely Mill plant in Port Blakely destroying the planer room and part of the lumber works. The loss was estimated at 600000 with 70 percent insured. The blaze, one of the region’s largest lumber producers, began in the planer room and the mill announced an immediate rebuild. Three hundred workers were all safe.
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