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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
1
San Francisco rebuild effort surges a week after the earthquake and fire. crews clear streets, begin erecting new buildings, and repair water, gas, and electric systems as 60 000 receive free rail transport. relief coordination shifts toward local committees and the Red Cross.
San Francisco officials report quieting conditions after disturbances. One hundred seven militia companies to share local insurance losses projected between 125 million and 200 million dollars, with many school buildings destroyed or severely damaged and tent shelters in parks likely for early returns.
A serious plague outbreak hits Jammu in Northern India causing hundreds of deaths weekly. Local authorities report rapid spread as hospitals strain and residents seek aid amid escalating casualties.
Washington reports General Greeley says claims of neglect of destitute Chinese in San Francisco are false. A semi permanent camp near Fort Mason will be established with civil and military support to ensure comfort and sanitation. The Red Cross is not the sole relief organizer.
A letter from a former Los Angeles resident describes Santa Rosa as in awful shape with every brick building ruined and many homes collapsed. Fire destroyed the business district after the shock and killed many, with rescue efforts hampered by the vast scale of the disaster.
Cincinnati on April 26 reports an independent telephone franchise from Kentucky into Cincinnati would cost $50,000. Attorney Ellis K received $250 and his partner paid the same, but there is no evidence of service beginning yet.
Reports from St. Petersburg on April 26 describe a threatening political climate after the publication of a new fundamental law draft. Analysts warn it could provoke a fresh revolution as liberals and socialists unite against the government while idle workers organize with calls to build new street railroads and bridges funded by a $40,000,000 appropriation.
The Chapery trial opens with a crowd unable to fit in the courtroom. Dr Crapsey is aided by liberal clergy and renowned rectors as witnesses. Edward M. Shepperd and Congressman James B. Perkins lead the defense. a three week postponement was denied. Perkins argues the court lacks jurisdiction.
Paris authorities say military and police prepared for any May Day events. A prefecture official notes forces will guard Place de la Republique and the Labor Exchange to prevent marchers reaching Elysee or Passy. Demonstrations expected to be confined to eastern sections with isolated clashes controllable.
Colonel Barrington K. West deputy commissary general of the department of the Colorado died in Denver at age forty six from pneumonia. He was a noted composer and author. A wage demand proposal was issued by the ironmolders unions of Greater New York and Jersey City calling for minimum daily wages of 9.25 dollars for fronholders and 3 dollars for caremakers, up 25 cents.
Testimony shows banker followed orders from the president vice president and cashier in extending credit. He said when asked about charges he acted on orders from the president and described Gordon Bigelow as worth at least $500000 and Frank Bigelow as worth 3 to 4 million with high integrity.
M Daniels of the New York Athletic Club won the 100 metres swimming final in 1 13. Hal May of Hungary finished second Healey of Australia third and Derbyshire of England fourth. Martin J Sheridan of Irish American Athletic Club New York won the discus with 41 metres 46 centimetres beating the world record. Verri of Italy won the five kilometre cycling race and W J Pett of Putney Athletic Club England won the twenty kilometre cycling race.
In Chicago and April 26 tensions rise as mine owners hire nonunion crews to replace strikers. Nonunion firemen and pumpmen are at work, signaling likely full hostilities in the days ahead as desertions of union crews continue.
William A. Harris former U S senator would accept the Democratic nomination for governor if Hugh H. Farrelly of Chanute agrees to run for lieutenant governor and David Overmeyer to be attorney general. Harris wired the state chairman W F Sapp from Chicago, and Sapp said Harris Farrelly and Overmeyer are expected to be nominated by acclamation at the state convention now in session.
George G. Berry a loan clerk for W. J. Hayes & Son bankers faced exposure of embezzlement and confessed after being confronted with proof of misapplied funds. He died by taking poison in Cleveland on April 26. The shortage amounted to $2,500.
Hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Tillman-Gillespie coal and oil investigation resumes with A. C. Fulmar testifying. He recounts limited railcar access after Stephen B. Elkins took control of the Morgantown and Kingwood road and his mine sale for $20,000 amid claims of being squeezed out. He cites arbitration terms and reflects on power rivalries in early 1900s West Virginia.
Milwaukee reports Judge Andrew Hamilton of New York had dealings with the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co in April with tax refund issues referenced.
A fourteen-year-old Black boy was taken by a mob from Oakwoods officers near a widow’s home and was identified and held awaiting transport to the county seat. The incident occurred early in the day and involved local residents.
Salineville Ohio April 26 report says three miners were thrown out by the destruction of shafts and tipples of the Slope of the Ohio and Pennsylvania company. Unknown cause and heavy loss feared.
Serious sewer explosions near Fifty first Street in New York City injure several people and ignite fires in two houses. Riders and pedestrians are knocked down as flames shoot from open manholes and streetcars panic amid debris and billowing steam. Officials cite sewer gas buildup and leaking illumination gas as causes.
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