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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
5
In a Cleveland interview John D. Rockefeller rejects cruel accusations as unjust, choosing optimism. He says he believes in men and the brotherhood of man, loves America, and despite harsh remarks remains confident in the world’s goodness. He urges persistence to win.
Graham Gibbs, a Santa Fe railroad worker in Wellington Kansas, used a dynamite loaded sack to end his life over unrequited love for Rosa Bennet. Spectators watched as a fuse lit, the bag exploded, and Gibbs was blown apart.
In Helena on the federal case against W. J. Walsh and Michael Whue the jury found Donahue not guilty while holding Walsh responsible for erecting the illegal fence around 11 500 acres of government lands in Meagher county. The jury recommended Walsh to the court for clemency.
In Mound City Illinois threats by whites spark fear of a jail mob to hang Sam McDonald who killed Homer Morris at a picnic near Alin. Negroes gather in town amid tense mood and a possible blood clash if a mob forms. officers move McDonald to the county jail under guard.
Chicago August 1 Judge Owen P Thompson reports that William J Bryan sent a July 17 letter asking Roger Sullivan to resign as Illinois national committeeman for harmony. Sullivan refused. Bryan's letter accuses Sullivan of holding the office by fraud and cites corporate connections as grounds for unfitness.
Peoria Aug 1 The President confirms he will not seek a third term. Secretary Loeb forwards his reply to Mrs. L A Kinney stating the 1904 election night statement remains irrevocable.
Secretary Wilson returns from Richmond where he inspected a meat extract plant and says meat inspection regulations are well received by packers. He notes many firms are preparing for the new dispensation while some small establishments have not yet applied for inspection. He warns that interstate and foreign trade will close to non inspected products by Oct 1 and confirms canned pork and beans and mince meat require federal supervision to be traded interstate.
New York August 1 A vendetta ends quickly as Salvatore Siammonco shoots Salvatore Caradone on South street near Fulton market. He is chased by Giuseppe Tocco who stabs Siammonco to death with a long knife in a near block’s reach. Passersby witness the fatal duel.
Augustus Hartje testified in the Hartje divorce case in Pittsburg denying claims he offered $5 000 to a coachman to name a man at his home with Mrs Hartje and denying offering $2 500 to kill a man He admitted owning 240 Second Avenue property but said he did not know tenant details until last week in court.
In Reno Nevada on August 1 the district court granted Mrs. William Corey a divorce after a brief jury deliberation. Mrs. Corey received custody of their sixteen year old son Allan. Corey testified he deserted the family in 1906 and has not seen his wife since. The case included testimony from Addie Corey supporting the wife's claims of abandonment and concerns over the father’s fitness to raise Allan.
Winston Churchill in parliament says the proposed Transvaal constitution will grant equal British citizenship to all adults over twenty one who have resided in the Transvaal for six months, with no distinction between Briton and Bever.
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine credits a life saving recovery to Dr King's New Discovery after three doctors gave up. He praised its cure for severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. The product cures worst coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and hoarseness. Available at H Wheeler's drug store priced 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
Record shows Firemen's Fund Insurance Corporation of San Francisco incorporated May 17 1908 with capital stock $250 000 and total assets $2 781 730 including cash real estate and securities. Liabilities total $2 731 730 and notes service of process fee details appear incomplete.
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