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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
8
Auditor and treasurer detailed exhibit lists cash in the county treasury and deposits as of March 31 1903. It shows receipts by source and disbursements by function with fund locations and balances.
State by Burney and the Auditor that the Treasurer's exhibit is a true statement of financial condition and that the Auditor's exhibit shows all warrants drawn in the quarter. The assets and liabilities statement is stated true. Subscribed and sworn before Notary Public M Rowey on April 23, 1903.
A railroad fireman hands over a gold watch for inspection as part of a system-wide program. Inspectors record each watch’s accuracy and condition, with cards tracking fast or slow rates and required adjustments. Electric headlight locomotives heighten magnetism concerns, prompting extra vigilance. The process applies across engineers conductors and other rail personnel.
Obituary notes the death of a regional pioneer figure in Minnesota at St. Paul. The report highlights his contributions to development in the Northwest region and notes his passing as a significant local event.
Alexander Ramsey former Minnesota territorial governor wartime governor and U S senator dies in St Paul aged eighty eight of heart failure after a year of declining health. He helped recruit troops for Lincoln and served as secretary of war under Hayes with a long public career.
Secretary Hay faced a report from Minister Conger detailing Russia’s demand for sovereignty over Manchuria and exclusion of other powers. Moscow claims evacuation pauses while a signed agreement is sought, challenging the open door pledge and threatening no immediate war, with Newchang remaining a treaty port and US access via 5 percent duties.
London reports the Prince of Wales has no plan to attend the St Louis exposition. Private secretary Sir Arthur Biggs confirmed the prince does not intend to visit the United States. The royal commission will focus on presenting a strong British representation at the event.
New York and Queens County Electric railroad trolley car on North Beach L I left the rails at full speed. Nine persons were injured as the car crashed into a tree and overturned, windows shattered, passengers thrown about, several women fainting, ten minutes to remove all aboard. Physicians and police arrived. hospital surgeons attended all the injured.
Frankfort Michigan April 28 B B Spafford of Cadillac deputy game warden shot and killed Christ McLain during an arrest attempt on a spearing party. McLain pinned Spafford with a spear before the warden fired killing him instantly and then surrendered. McLain was a farmer.
In Lancaster on April 28 an explosion at the Vesta furnace in Marietta Mansfield? Vesta plant sent molten metal showering over five workers as they prepared a cupola for a cast. Two men were likely fatally burned. others assisted, tearing away burning clothes. The cause was a wet projectile shot into the cupola.
London reports from the British consul in Chicago praise American methods and the growing prosperity of the region. The consul credits opportunity in business and employment, merit rewards, close ties between firm heads and workers, worker enthusiasm, and fearless business experimentation.
Governor Deforest Richards died at his Cheyenne home at 8 a m from acute kidney disease. Born August 6, 1846 in Charleston New Hampshire, he moved to Alabama and then Nebraska before settling in Wyoming where he founded Chadron and Douglas banks, served as mayor and state senator, and was elected governor in 1898 and again in 1902. With no lieutenant governor the governorship passes to Secretary of State Pennimore Chatterton.
Dispatches from Helsingfors report further expulsions ordered to maintain order in Finland. Ex Senator Mechelin two editors a former British consul Eugene Wolff and leaders of the young Finnish party are told to leave within a week or face deportation.
New York April 29 The annual meeting of the American Can company was held in Jersey City. President Assemann reported profits for the year ending March 31 1903 of 886711. Preparations have been made to close five can factories and one or perhaps two machine shops.
Mail advices from Japan report a disastrous fire at the Otu colliery in Kinshu on April 2, killing 20 miners. The incident occurred on a local holiday while some workers were at the mine, caused by an explosion.
In the channel off Calais on April 29 the fishing smacks St. Thomas and St. Gustave foundered. Fourteen men are believed drowned, with crews missing and rescue efforts under way.
Grand Rapids, April 25. Mrs. Jennie Flood of this city was arrested for the alleged murder of John London who was shot to death in Grattan township last Tuesday. An accident insurance policy for $1,000 was taken out on London with Mrs. Flood as beneficiary.
A Washington girl named Annie undergoes a successful eye straightening operation in Baltimore after disguise as a pleasure trip. The oculist recommends the procedure to correct cross eyed sight, and Annie consents eagerly despite prior fear. The operation results in normal sight and the family notes the improvement.
Two burglars break into a wealthy merchant’s home and find the safe empty after strenuous effort. The awakened master appears, and with calm resolve suggests silence and a courteous exit, closing the scene with an ironic offer to simply show them out.
A well known congressman recounted a newly appointed minister who took eight months to reach his post due to numerous social engagements en route. He arrived at his legation at 9 AM and by 2 PM cabled for a salary increase.
A Chicago News snippet depicts a traveler remarking on unforgettable spectacles while an absent minded old lady wishes for a pair, capturing a light humorous exchange about vision aids.
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