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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1904
Page
1
A brief in the Chicago court restrains municipal interference with Vollco yards lodging while claims about widespread spring wheat rust are questioned. The piece notes that the rust reports may have been exaggerated and driven by speculative interests, with observers split on the severity.
A Rock Island train from Chicago derailed near Princeton Missouri, injuring 45 people. Four cars left the tracks, the mail car and smoker toppled into an embankment while the baggage car and coach remained upright. most injuries affected passengers in the smoker, of which two were serious.
Judge Brentano issued an injunction preventing city interference with non union employees lodging in packinghouse premises at the stock yards. An appeal was stated and seven additional petitions for extending the injunction to other stock yard packinghouses were filed. The Hammond case held the building is outside the city fire limits and not subject to fire or building codes. Brentano asked to hold the petitions for review.
President Donnelly, leader of the stockyards strike, returned from Indianapolis and asked the miners national organization for financial aid. He expects results from the appeal though no definite reply came. He doubted a city council settlement would help and noted no other peace efforts. Packers resumed hiring strike breakers, with seven carloads arriving by Erie and two more by Monon under heavy police guard.
On August 25 the Chicago board of trade showed declines in wheat as September delivery fell from 1.08% to 1.03% and December delivery dropped to 1.04% from 1.09% amid weaker Northwest reports. The market saw bargain activity with prices drifting lower after several days of softer sentiment.
A destructive forest fire on the mountain west of Hamilton has consumed two farmhouses and threatens Anaconda Copper Mining company camps along Saw Tooth creek. The blaze has destroyed timber and continues to spread, prompting concerns for nearby settlement and resources.
Two strikes affecting about 2000 men were declared by the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers. The action targets Republic Iron and Steel on the South Side and Monongahela Steel and Iron near McKeesport over wage agreement disputes.
Chicago prosecutors weigh contempt charges against Postmaster General Payne after he refused to appear in a court case linked to Senator Chauncey M. Jepen. Justice Hurley warned an arrest warrant may be issued if Payne ignores the summons when the case resumes Friday.
A head on collision on the Rochester and Eastern railroad near Pittsford injures about thirty five people. Telegraph lines are down hindering details. Report says the conductor and motorman tried to steal a switch. Cars damaged and glass injuries noted.
Police uncovered 185 boxes of Mauser rifles bayonets sabres and cartridges hidden in the orchard of republican Juan Ramirez near Rens enough to arm 6000 men. Ramirez and two friends detained. Additional consignments are suspected as vigilance tightens amid fears the pacific republican protests concealed plots.
Nearly 20000 men will join 30000 locked out workers and strikers in the Building Trades alliance as unions supporting leader Phillip Weinseimer vote to lay down tools when the executive committee calls for action.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw opened the Republican campaign in Montana with an address in Helena. He was the guest of former Senator Thomas H Carter and attended a public reception that afternoon.
Harry Miller, seventeen, shot and killed his father John W. Miller at their residence near Lewisburg following a family quarrel. The youth, jailed, says he acted in self defense.
Walter York a boat puller for the sealer Carmencita was shot and seriously wounded by natives off Copper Island in the Bering Sea on August 2. He and two companions were in an open boat when about 200 shots rang out, piercing several Carmencita vessels within 209 yards of shore.
A St Louis and San Francisco passenger train bound for St Louis collided with a westbound freight near Sarcoxie Missouri early today. Many aboard were injured though fatalities are believed unlikely. The crowded train had passengers standing in the aisles and both trains derailed with engines demolished and cars thrown from the track.
New York August 25 Herald dispatch from Buenos Aires reports Uruguay’s revolution nearing a decisive phase. Insurgent leader Salvia commands about 18,000 men as government forces deploy with roughly 20,000. The struggle centers on control of key strategic positions amid growing hostilities.
Reports indicate an imminent decisive battle shaping tense regional dynamics with military units mobilizing amid unclear timelines. Authorities urged calm as observers watch for developments and potential escalation.
Salvatore Rossato, eighteen, was shot to death in his father’s Park Street restaurant by Caco Rossati, thirty five, after exposing police on Black Hand society. The assailant fled as a mob of Italians, about a thousand strong, attacked the Elizabeth Street police station, injuring two detectives and a officer before reserve police arrived.
Government appraisers value 845 acres needed for Fort Snelling enlargement at 112 900 dollars. Congress appropriations total 110 000 dollars, leaving a 2 900 dollar shortfall to be provided. Land to be used mainly for an infantry target range and post improvements.
Four masked men waylaid Crooke Construction paymaster Mr White on Ridge road near Paterson New Jersey and stole 5000 dollars from the buggy as he traveled to the company office. The American shooter fired at the horse while three Italian suspects wore blue goggles and fled.
Two masked men entered May Johnsons house in Chadron Nebraska on August 25. A robber restrained her with an arm while a second man stole 4000 dollars in greenbacks from an inside pocket. The pair escaped after the crime.
The body of Carl Pavelka, a camp foreman for a lumber company near Duluth, was found just outside Woodland. He had been killed about a week to ten days earlier and carried $500 in his money belt, which had been ripped open and emptied.
Cincinnati on August 25 reports Fred Miller aged seventy five fatally shoots his wife aged fifty four in the yard from a woodshed hiding spot. He dies from a self inflicted wound while being taken to hospital after the shooting. The couple had quarreled about ten days earlier and Miller had left home.
Bruce G. Warren of Forest River and Alexander Rindahl of Rindahl Minnesota along with John R. Mime of Herman Minnesota were the first three names drawn from the big wheel in the Fort Totten claims drawing at Devils Lake North Dakota on August 25.
Montpelier Vermont August 25 Electors show modest interest in the September 6 Vermont state election as Republicans push for full party turnout to set a pace for the nation.
Terrific storms sweep Italy with heavy damage in the south. Reports say thirty houses destroyed and twelve deaths. The monastery of St. Paul at Sorrento suffered serious damage.
Information from Chefoo reports Nisshin and Kasuga bombarded and silenced forts east of Golden Hill at the Port Arthur entrance. The report notes forts near Tal Pingtze and Chaochanko, with elaborate ceremony at Péteshe Pala and processions for the heir. The scene includes gilded coaches, church ceremonies, and city illuminations.
Telegram from Tokio reports the Russian battleship Sevastopol bombarding Japanese land positions outside Port Arthur when she hit a mine. Bow depth submerged and a hit to the starboard reported. Chefoo adds she was towed inside harbor after the mine strike and had earlier been damaged while firing on land positions.
A navy department conference between acting Secretary Adee and acting Secretary Darling discussed Shanghai developments. Rear Admiral Stirling has not reported. he remains under orders to relay every update. He will delay departure to Manila bay for autumn target practice due September 1, date undecided due to Shanghai tensions.
London reports suggest Russia will order the disarmament of the protected cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi at Shanghai. British consul general Sir Pelham Warren lacks authority to halt repairs, but advised stopping further work, influencing dock officials to refrain without British redress.
St. Petersburg reports a grand christening ceremony for the heir to the Russian throne. The event unfolds in the morning with emblems and official observances, reflecting the state significance and royal tradition.
The Novosti quotes a Russian view that continued violations of new laws in Chinese ports by Japan will force Russia to act across parts of China within its sphere of hostilities. It says China lacks power to stop incursions and neutral powers do not intervene, rendering the wartime neutrality agreement moot.
Washington reports the Chinese authorities have extended the repair period for Russian ships at Shanghai to noon on August 28. The notice updates earlier timelines and shows ongoing port work and international maritime coordination.
A large steamer passing through the Great Belt north of Nyborg Denmark for sea entry carried a Russian naval flag. The vessel moved southward on Aug 25.
Delancey Nicoll of New York and Mrs Nicoll visited Rosemount to outline the national campaign for Judge Parker. Parker approved existing efforts and appeared enthusiastic about campaign work while the Murphy McCarren feud in Grat er New York was noted as closed by Nicoll. Dowling named head of a city campaign bureau, Murphy linked to logistics. A seven member committee from the New York club discussed future speaking engagements for Parker.
A collision east of Pawnee City Nebraska on the Burlington lines left two passenger engines badly damaged. Nine people were seriously hurt though no fatalities reported. Injured were cared for by the company surgeon and taken to Wymore. Air brakes on No 16 reportedly failed to stop before impact.
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