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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
6
A massive bush fire swept Fernie and surrounding districts from Cranbrook to four miles east of Frank, killing 170 and leaving 6,000 homeless. The blaze damaged Fernie Coal Creek Hosmer and others, with total property losses around 9 4 5 0 0 0 00. The Cedar Valley Lumber Company slash lands are blamed for the origin.
A vast 48 hour bush fire devastates the Elk River valley in East Kootenai, burning Fernie and nearby towns. Estimates cite up to 150 dead, over 6,000 homeless, and millions in losses to coal and lumber interests as Fernie’s population flees to Cranbrook for shelter.
Chicago report states E. W. Steens of Caron British Columbia, with wide interests at Fernie, traveled to the city and stated he is informed of a disaster involving Elk Lumber Company workers. The fragmentary copy notes a large loss of life among Fernie employees, with Steens claimed to possess knowledge of the incident.
The article notes FB Lynch of St Paxy managed affairs for Governor Johnson at a Denver Democratic convention. Peter J. Seip of Dubuque and H. D. Campbell of Stillwater were in Fernie with families for the summer and are presumed dead after printed disaster accounts. The Eastern British Columbia Lumber Co. loses its plant and about 50,000,000 feet of lumber at Fernie.
Cranbrook August 4 A vast Canadian fire roars through the Elk river valley killing and injuring many and forcing thousands to flee. Property valued at over five million dollars is destroyed as the blaze widens its reach amid growing fatalities and widespread destitution.
In Spokane Washington a relief car bound for Fernie carried 1500 loaves of bread 50 barrels of flour 100 tins of meat 300 dozen eggs and bedding clothing and 140 tents. Acting Mayor J S Phillipps and Chamber of Commerce president F E Good ell led the five hour effort to gather supplies. A later train will deliver 4000 more loaves of bread to fire sufferers.
Bishop-elect Paul Peter Rhode was consecrated as Chicago’s auxiliary bishop, the first Polish American elevated to the episcopate in the United States. Archbishop Quigley led the ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral with Bishops Muldoon and Koudelka assisting, followed by a banquet and a greeting to his parish in South Chicago.
Mrs John Smith of McAllister, aged seventy, lies in a precarious condition at her home in Menominee after exposure and severe insect bites while lost in the woods for three days and nights. A searching party located her, raising doubt about recovery given her age.
A prominent state official confirms Governor Harris is in serious condition at his Eaton home though he dismisses rumors from others. The governor is on his farm not feeling well and may not support the upcoming campaign as actively as planned.
London July 30 reports another clash between the houses as the Lords push an amendment limiting the old ace pension bill to seven years despite the Lord High Chancellor warning this interferes with a money bill and would be resisted.
In Lisbon on July 31 the chamber of deputies debated a bill proposed by Deputy Costa demanding the arrest and impeachment of certain Republican leaders. The measure passed its first stage as discussions continued.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will open sua sponte inquiries into proposed freight rate increases without formal complaints. It cannot suspend rates before filing, but may order reductions after effects begin. Tariffs show mainly 2 to 4 cent hikes on packing goods, sugar routes, and class rates from Mississippi River points to Texas areas.
Madison Wisconsin July 28 Colonel William F Vilas who was struck by a brain hemorrhage a week ago shows a little improvement in condition as reports come from the hospital in Madison.
The state commerce commission decided that shippers may combine small quantities of freight of different ownership either by mutual arrangement or via forwarding agencies and ship the pooled load at the lower rates used for large consignments.
At the closing session of the Northwest German singing societies a bold stand for personal liberty was proclaimed while supporting reasonable laws. Officers elected for two years include Otto Rohland as president and Peter Laux as vice president. Omaha won the 1910 saengerfest hosting rights over Chicago amid threatened secession.
One million copies of the Taft speech will be printed as pamphlets for general distribution across the United States. Distribution targets Republican state committee chairmen and areas viewed as doubtful in the election.
The Universal Peace Conference convened at Canton Hall London in July with over a hundred societies from sixteen nations in attendance led by Edwin D Hed Benjant and others.
Chicago July 28 The Independence League national convention opened at Orchestra hall. Massachusetts's Thomas L Hisgen and Alabama's Milton W Howard emerge as leading presidential contenders with Hisgen backed by eastern delegates and Howard favored by the South and parts of the West. The platform is expected to demand anti injunction measures. Charles R Walsh of Iowa is named permanent chairman with Clarence J Shearn of New York likely to chair the resolutions committee.
In Elgin Illinois July 28 a mob of strike sympathizers attacked a street car carrying eighteen nonunion workers. Bricks stones and clubs shattered every window as the crew avoided passengers and sought shelter in a barn under police guard.
Minnie Baker aged three is dead after a lightning strike during a storm near Forest City Iowa. her mother Mrs Albert Baker is in critical condition with severe burns while father and family sheltered at the door as the storm approached.
New York July 28. Assistant District Attorney Hart expanded evidence in the conspiracy claim to plant false evidence against Frank J. Gould in his divorce suit from Mrs. Gould. A new witness Blanche Hale a hairdresser at the Hotel Lincoln testified.
Chicago July 28 Mrs Don Farnsworth widow of the man who managed Charles A Towne’s campaign for the vice presidential nomination died after a honeymoon mishap.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland arrived at Willemstad and was sent to quarantine to escort Minister Resident M de Reus to Caracas. He had been expelled from Venezuela by President Castro and boarded the Gelderland at Porto Cabello to return home escorted by troops. Washington notes no Dutch naval plan has been communicated to the United States. The Gelderland, about 4000 tons, can reach twenty knots and carries quick firing guns and howitzers.
Joy spread through Willemstad as Venezuelan consul Lopez took passage to Porto Cabello on the steamer Maracaibo after a mob stormed the consulate. Troops withdrew, the family was escorted aboard, and no major injuries were reported despite minor stone wounds. The arrival of armed guards ensured safe departure and protection of official papers.
A crowd over 200000 gathered outside the palace to cheer the sultan after the July 24 constitution proclamation. Persian subjects telegraphed the shah signaling Ottoman nationality if the Persian constitution is not restored. Officials urged calm while announcing fall elections for a new parliament and noted unity before the promised millennium.
Hopkinsville Kentucky July 28 Walter Goodwin a farmer testified at the last county court term naming seven men who with himself formed a night rider squadron and planned actions for the coming night.
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