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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
A houseboat collision in the Ohio River near Maysville Kentucky sinks. A husband wife and five children perish in the incident. Rescue workers recover all victims as authorities probe the cause.
Residents in small communities near New Orleans endure serious yellow fever conditions as health officials race to contain outbreaks and provide care amid limited medical access and growing fear. Local clinics report rising cases and strain on resources as authorities mobilize response teams and vaccination efforts.
New Orleans reports fever conditions easing but outside towns suffer where medical help is scarce. Leeville has about 300 residents and only one doctor serving nearly 200 ill, highlighting dire shortages in medical care during the outbreak.
New Orleans reports fever control improving citywide but rural areas face a heavy outbreak. Leeville near Bayou la Fourche shows two thirds of 500 infected with several deaths. Only one doctor on scene. State Board of Health and Marine Hospital Service scramble to dispatch doctors and nurses. President Souchon's forces plan relief while sealing off Leeville to restrict spread.
Twenty persons were injured at a Coney Island terminal when a train entering the terminal struck a crowded train about to depart. The injured were taken to hospital, treated, and most were later discharged to go home.
Windows shattered and the first car damaged as overhead wires broke. Falling live lines arced over the track, sending sparks into a chaotic rush. Passengers, especially women, were trampled amid the panic as the disaster unfolded.
A head on collision near Rossville Kansas between an extra eastbound wheat train and a westbound regular train kills Engineer Gibson Fireman Oleson and Conductor Reese. Two crew members of the regular train are missing. wreckage reveals three bodies. Both locomotives are demolished.
Philadelphia report says at Monday's Republican city committee meeting John B. Lukens may withdraw as candidate for coroner. Thomas Dugan, the incumbent, who was denied renomination, would be placed on the ticket. This marks the first break since Mayor Weaver began his push against the organization.
Fifteen stables and five fancy trick horses owned by trainer de Marest of Kingston New York burned at the Butler fairgrounds. Two employees were slightly burned rescuing the animals in the blaze. The De Marest horses were valuable show animals.
William A Russell presented credentials to President Castro and was warmly received. Loomis returned to the State Department and resumes acting secretary duties for several days. Roosevelt accepted Edwin H Conger’s Mexico ambassadorship resignation and Conger will retire Oct 18. Howett, a Franklin yeoman at Norfolk, died by self inflicted gunshot. Senator W A Clark sails to Paris for several weeks. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition government building, cost 506000, sold to wrecking firm for 10500. steel trusses cost 100000.
In Maysville Kentucky on August 24 a shanty boat carrying Gates and five children drifted after tying up below Ripley. A towboat struck the vessel in midstream during high water, demolishing it and causing the whole family to drown while asleep.
Prominent jurists from coast to coast attend the opening sessions at Narragansett Pier R I for the American Bar association gathering. U S Supreme Court Justices White and Brown joined professors from major universities as Henry St George Tucker of Lexington Va delivered the president’s address on recent statutory changes by Congress and state legislatures.
Nelson Thomasson of Chicago says a syndicate will dig a 40 mile canal from Allouez on Lake Superior to Gladstone or Escanaba on Lake Michigan. Using Whitefish river would cut dredging to 16 miles, shortening Duluth Chicago travel by 265 miles and Duluth Buffalo by over 200 miles while avoiding the St Marys River.
Washington reports the sugar trust is under secret investigation by the bureau of corporations, a probe that has progressed for nearly a month and remains tightly guarded. Meanwhile the Standard Oil inquiry, begun last spring, nears completion with no public Garfield report expected before Congress convenes.
Mexico City reports F. A. Heinze of Montana has purchased the San Martin copper mines in the state. The mine has long been a large and profitable copper producer.
Shamokin Pa August 24 The dig breaker of the Greenough Red Ash Coal company at Marion Heights near here was destroyed during the day. The breaker cost $87 000 when built five years ago. About five hundred men and boys are thrown out of employment.
Fire broke out in the afternoon aboard a large ocean liner anchored near Liverpool. The blaze damaged the stern area but there were no reports of injuries or casualties. crews fought the flames and reduced the danger to passengers and vessel stability.
The White Star Line steamer Oceanic suffered minor damage from a fire that was promptly put out by the crew. The ship then sailed for New York as scheduled.
The Five Civilized Tribes convention in Muskogee announces resolutions favoring immediate statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state. The move aligns tribal authorities with territory leaders in a unified bid for statehood.
Wealthy New York socialite Mrs. E. Mize died instantly after a robber attacked her and a companion. The assailant fled to the Delorado Hotel nearby, alarm raised, police scoured the area. no arrest by late hours.
Oliver Lott, a Black laborer at G Talley’s Tunnel Springs mill, killed John Helton and wounded Harry Helton over a debt. He fled, barricaded in a house, and exchanged fire with a citizen posse led by G Talley. Talley died from his wounds. Lott was found dead after the house assault.
Mrs Edward Bennett barricaded with her two children inside a room as a farmhand failed to break through. Her husband arrived and a posse of 25 armed men pursued the assailant all day. he is believed to be shot on sight. The woman is nearly prostrated by the ordeal.
Denver August 24 warrants issued by District Attorney George Stidger on depositor complaints for the arrest of bank President J A Hill and Vice President F J Jones and other minor officials after the bank was placed in receivership last Saturday. The charges are not yet public. Hill reportedly in Oklahoma Jones in Colorado Springs.
In Chicago Aug 24 the Typothetae decided unanimously not to adopt eight hour day contracts and a printers strike in the job offices is expected. About 600 printers would be directly affected and up to 4000 could lose work if other branches are involved.
In Cleveland on August 24 Mrs A H Bailey wife of a leading manufacturer was arrested on a charge connected to a car crash that seriously injured Joseph Broestel who died from his injuries. She was released on bail.
Ottawa reports Charles King an American convicted in Edmonton hanged originally for Sept 1 has been granted a reprieve until Sept 30. The delay comes as Alberta prepares to inaugurate a new governor on Sept 1.
A dispatch reports Meyer appeals to the Russian ruler to seek peace. The move aims to ease tensions amid international crisis and improve prospects for diplomacy. No additional names or dates are specified in the readable text.
The St. Petersburg audience with Emperor Nicholas II by Mr. Meyer the American ambassador is described as a hopeful sign in the president's bid to end hostilities. Reporters in Portsmouth NH note the direct appeal underscores earnest efforts to secure a compromise and a conference plenipotentiaries action.
Analysis suggests a settlement may involve Japan ceding Sakhalin under article 5 and Russia dropping indemnity under article 9. The president reportedly offered Japan a path to retreat from hard terms, with Japan possibly accepting compensation via cession and prisoner maintenance. An official Japanese AP reply hinted at substantial concessions.
In Portsmouth the morning conference failed to open as plenipotentiaries because secretaries argued over the protocol text. Plenipotentiaries retreated to private rooms while editors worked to resolve the differences, then reconvened at 2:30 to address the disputed points.
The report notes strong demand from the start with prices up and a 40 cent advance. A Russian bank statement aided the mood as the government’s debit balance with the bank changes to a credit of 14,520,000 dollars following the latest interior loan.
Oyster Bay August 24. President will not join the submarine during trials as he could do no good and would be in the way. The Plunger, with Lt. Charles P. Nelson and seven crew, conducted two hours of underwater maneuvers while observers watched from many craft.
Secretary Wilson reinstates Dr George T Moore in the agriculture department after the Justice Department clears him of wrongdoing in nitroculture dealings with a Pennsylvania firm. Wilson says Moore was not guilty and will receive a square deal when the matter is reexamined.
Paul Mortom, president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, urged a full investigation of all societies by the New York legislative committee and said the existing state insurance law is adequate for policyholders. Charles E. Hughes, counsel, returned from Europe to aid in the inquiry and spoke with James McKeen.
Berlin reports rapid price increases for meat and live animals with telegraphic appeals from associations and Thuringia claiming 40 percent higher costs than a decade ago. Debate continues over causes including living costs and import barriers under Chancellor von Buelow.
Five hundred delegates from cities and towns across the country attend the opening session of the ninth annual American Municipalities convention in Toledo. Finch of Toledo welcomes the assembly and Joliet mayor William Nevelius, league president, delivers the response. The president's address outlines the league's aims and opportunities for member cities.
A telegram to the Daily Item editor from President Roosevelt indicates he intends to keep his proposed Southern itinerary extending as far south as Mobile Alabama in the near future. The missive suggests the president will honor upcoming appointments and appearances in the region.
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