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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
10
London faces a likely clash as H. H. Asquith bills the second reading of the licensing bill in the Commons. Vote expected May 4 with strong ministerial support, opposition urging rejection, Conservatives doubtful it will pass the Lords.
In East New York on Chester Street a man named Joseph Schmilowitz, a starving butcher, was nabbed leaving a burning tenement with goods and money. A mob surged to seize him until firemen quelled the crowd with a powerful water stream, saving him from police custody amid burglary charges. Police suspect arson by thieves to cover robberies.
The Gala was cut in two and sank during night maneuvers off Kentish Knock after a collision with the Attentive. Engineer Lieutenant Frank A. Fletcher perished in the disaster, with Ribble taking water on two compartments and returning to Sheerness. one life lost in this incident, compared to thirty six in a prior similar collision.
In Laporte Indiana on April 29 a nation incendiary fire destroyed a country home. Mrs Belle Gunnerson and her three children aged five to eleven died. Hired man Joseph Maxson escaped with his life. A troubling young man accused of harassment is missing.
The body of Mrs. Sarah Brennan wife of Patrick Brennan a paper maker was found in a large trunk at their Brownville home with the skull crushed and a bloody axe nearby. Police detained neighbors James Farmer and his wife as suspects.
A letter from Caracas dated April 26 confirms reports of bubonic plague appearing there. The communications state one case has been recorded in the city, signaling a public health concern for the region.
Thomas F. Ryan tells a special grand jury that by 1885 ninety five percent of stock in steam railroads street railroads and industrial companies had not invested real capital beyond initial organizational expenses. Jerome reviews testimony with Ryan and seeks explanation.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, urges organized labor nationwide to adopt resolutions demanding congressional votes for labor bills. He pledges workers to use political and industrial activity to elect candidates who will safeguard workers' interests.
Generous contributions of money medicine provisions and clothing flood in as the relief committee in New Orleans coordinates aid for Louisiana and Mississippi tornado victims. Carloads of supplies depart for Amite Purvis and other hard hit towns while aid reaches other closely affected areas. Odell Mississippi reports twenty five destitute Black families with homes destroyed and livestock killed.
In the Senate Senator Culberson said he would object to considering the repeal bill for the commodity clause unless the car shortage measure is reported and acted on. He warned the committee on interstate commerce could be discharged if no action occurs. If the commodity repeal is not acted on by Friday the clause prohibiting railroads from transporting articles manufactured by themselves will take effect.
New York April 29. Selig Silverstein the anarchist who tried to throw a bomb at police in Union Square is dead. His companion was killed by the blast. Police say he confessed to manufacturing the device and planned to attack officers after being beaten by a policeman days earlier.
In Hongkong on April 29 agitation against Japanese merchants grows with strong local support. The viceroy in Peking reports he has done all he can to stop the movement. Merchants are instructed not to ship goods on Japanese vessels.
Toledo April 24 William N reland nephew of ex President Grover Cleveland and junior partner at Huston Cleveland of Columbus was sentenced by Judge Quail of Lima as a bridge trust agent. He was convicted a year ago fined $500 and jailed five days.
Morris Bengelston fatally shot Miss Sigfrid Appleholm and then killed himself on a farm east of Rockford Illinois where both worked. The pair, once sweethearts, had quarreled.
In a maiden senate address Senator Borah of Idaho denounces efforts to grant leniency to Harry Orchard, the self confessed bomber of former Governor Steunenberg. He condemns compromising with such acts as cowardice and betrayal of government and law.
Washington April 29. Roosevelt’s four battleship programme failed in both houses yet the president secures two ships this year and two more each year to come. The move keeps the United States abreast of major naval powers, though it does not grant authority to dictate disarmament.
Washington April 21 The senate committee decides not to follow Roosevelt's recommendation for four battleships and leaves the house plan unchanged.
Berlin reports the North sea treaty signed by Germany, Denmark, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Sweden is made public. The joint declaration pledges to maintain the existing territorial rights around the North Sea and to confer on any threat to that status to agree on useful measures.
In 1834 Portugal seized crown jewels to the state and now $750,000 worth are reported missing. King Manuel ordered an inventory finding the loss and alleged removals with parliamentary consent. Bank of Portugal officials admit sale at King Carlos' urging to cover royal debts. Manuel vows to reimburse the treasury.
A northeast storm hit Marinette Wisconsin on April 28 causing widespread flooding and property damage. Water rose six feet in the river flooding Squatters Town and the Big Slough as fishboats shanties and boats were wrecked. Wires down and telegraph service impaired with reports of further damage north toward Menominee.
Thomas Nixon, a roundhouse employee for the Northern Pacific yards, was run down and killed instantly as he went to work in heavy snow. The switch engine engineer failed to see Nixon, who likewise could not see the oncoming train, leaving Nixon’s body mangled and death instantaneous.
A fire at North Dakota Land and Grain company barns in Rugby destroyed thirty three horses, two cows, forty two harnesses, 1000 bushels of oats, ten binders and other machinery. Loss valued at 20000 dollars with 4000 dollar insurance. Tenant J H George owned thirteen horses and had no insurance.
Five burglars wreck the B. S. Henry & Co. bank in Mecosta Michigan by dynamite blast. They frightened away before taking any money but caused about 4000 dollars in damage to the front of the building. Local Detroit dispatch notes the incident occurred April 29.
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