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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
7
From Frank N W T Spokane reports an earthquake destroying a mine and killing about seventy workers. The two mile tunnel at Frank is a new colliery, with daily output near five hundred to one thousand tons, and miners were believed trapped by collapsed walls in a stoped section.
Duluth reports a heavy blustering snow storm after warm weather with several inches of accumulation and drifting. West Superior endures the worst blizzard of the year with a strong gale, steady snow, and 7 degrees below freezing at 7 am.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports a continuing snow storm that began Tuesday afternoon and persisted through Wednesday. Temperatures dropped near zero and extensive sheep losses are feared as shearing has been underway for two weeks.
Reports from the weather bureau indicate snow is falling at Dresden Hays City and Dodge City in Kansas with temperatures below freezing.
A blizzard blanketed the western part of the state beginning early in the day and continuing through the afternoon, with Lincoln reporting heavy snow and reduced visibility.
Forest fires rage around Onaway Michigan as a southwest wind drives the flames toward the Lobdell Bailey Manufacturing lumber yard and camps. Hundreds battle crews keep watch through the night, log trains ferry people from danger while residents flee to safer areas.
Frank Liddle of Perry Iowa ended his life by ingesting carbolic acid after a career marked by accidents as a Milwaukee railroad engineer The stress followed a fatal bridge incident at Coon Rapids and a spree that ran down thirty seven cattle The man was later confined to an asylum after an attempted attack on his wife and child
The International Salt company plant at South Chicago along the Calumet river burned in a night blaze. Three boats and 125 freight cars were lost and total damages are pegged at about 1.25 million dollars, with the salt company’s loss estimated at 800 thousand including 400 thousand tons of salt spoiled.
Milwaukee April 30 Mayor David S. Rose is reported to have angina pectoris a heart condition. Doctors say he had a near fatal episode and is now resting comfortably at home.
A detailed review contrasts freight tariff tables across states to challenge existing claims about railway charges. The document organizes data into comparative tables, aiming to counter specific statements with sourced figures and state-by-state examples.
Tens of thousands fill St Louis for the exposition dedication as President Roosevelt delivers three addresses. Delegations from Minnesota Iowa Nebraska New York join Cuban General Gomez and ex President Cleveland among other dignitaries arriving and lodging at the planters hotel and nearby venues.
In Keokuk Iowa April 30 the president left for Quincy and St Louis at 10 am greeted by Governors Cummins and Dockery. Mayor Dimond and ex governor John N Irwin rode with him as 30 000 spectators cheered at Rand Park where he paused at Keokuk chief’s monument and spoke for ten minutes before continuing south.
In Madison on April 30 the assembly approved a joint resolution for direct election of United States senators by popular vote. The child labor bill raising the permitted work age to sixteen and banning night hours passed without opposition. The senate killed the grain inspection bill. The assembly refused to concur in the senate’s tax exemption for credits by 54 to 31.
Springfield April 30 The boodle investigating committee will not submit its report to the house today as details are not agreed. It is understood the report will find Speaker Miller unsubstantial by evidence yet clear him of intent to misrepresent, noting he drew wrong conclusions from statements.
Federal court in Kansas City issues an injunction against six railroads and fourteen overall for discriminating against small shippers in the Western territory. Judge Grosscup and Judge Philips sign the ruling, affirming government authority under the Interstate Commerce Act and Elkins law to halt lower rates and rebates for favored shippers. The local-court defendants include Michigan Central, Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago, Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Illinois Central, and Chicago and Northwestern.
President Roosevelt stopped in Quincy Illinois for about forty five minutes. A large crowd greeted him as he arrived at Courthouse Park where he delivered a brief address. He discussed the currency question and its implications.
Washington reports Consul General Bittinger in Montreal says Canada’s industrial outlook is at its brightest in history. American capital is expected to fund new and immense enterprises this year, making year memorable.
President Roosevelt arrived in Hannibal Missouri at 12 45 p m and stayed about fifteen minutes. He delivered a short address as a large crowd cheered the arrival signaling a warm reception during his Missouri swing.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson was shot from ambush in the mountains near Middlesboro Kentucky by unknown parties. The assailants are believed to be relatives of a mountaineer gang arrested on Sunday.
The American Sugar Refining company files suit in New York arguing the gross receipts tax on sugar refineries is unconstitutional. It seeks $530,000 paid under protest from June 13, 1898, to July 1, 1902, during business totaling $21,000,000 before repeal.
A Kan sas City court notice lists railroad and rail line jurisdictions including Chicago and Alton Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago Burlington and Quincy Missouri Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Wabash and Chicago Great Western.
Springfield news reports the Illinois house will take no action on traction bills until a five member committee appointed by Speaker Miller reports and until Chicago lawyer George W Hinman appears before the bar to answer similar charges. The five member panel was approved by both sides, with the anti Miller forces insisting no bribery proof exists.
The interior secretary approves Agricultural Department plans under the Morris act to create a 200000 acre forest reservation in the Chippewa Indian reservation in Minnesota. It centers on Lake Winnibigoshish area while allowing settlement outside it. Timber proceeds benefit the Indians.
In St Louis on April 25 a jury found Louis Decker, ex member of the house of delegates, guilty of perjury in a Suburban franchise boodle case and sentenced him to four years in prison. His counsel requested a new trial and Judge Ryan took the appeal under advisement.
New York April 25 The jury found engineer John M Wisker not guilty on charges of criminal neglect for the Park avenue tunnel disaster of January 8 1902 which killed seventeen people The verdict ends the trial of the Harlem railway engineer involved in the fatal incident.
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