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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
2
Advertises round trip rates on The North Western Line via direct routes. Mentions Lewis and Clark Expo travel via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Requests a 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder and full route information with low rate side trips to Yellowstone and Alaska.
Excar tickets set at one fare for trip from Sept 11 to 16 with return until Sept 18. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
The C and N W Ry lists trains arriving at Huron from the east with 8 45 p m schedule and 6 40 a m departures for mail and express service. It notes daily operation with variations and provides connections via Minnesota and Dakota routes and accommodations.
A Polish pastor was reportedly held by a trio of alleged swindlers in Cleveland. The incident details involve a Priest as victim and unnamed suspects, with law enforcement investigating the claim. Further information on charges and proceedings was not available in the readable text.
Rev. Benedict Rosinski of St. Stanisla's church said he was held for 24 hours in Cedar avenue, deprived of food, and forced to sign two $500 notes and two $500 checks after jewelry and $30 were taken. A woman and two men, Jennie Otenski, Julian Tuszynski, and Leo Czechowski, were arrested and charged with robbery and bound over to the grand jury. Notes and $319 were found under a carpet in Otenski's room.
In Portland Idaho era era Portland August 28 the federal grand jury in Oregon City investigated timber land filings in Tillamook county dating to September 1899. Claude Thayer and associates allegedly secured buyers with profits to be divided. affidavits spurred the inquiry into massive timber land fraud claims.
Washington on August 28 reports say witnesses in the United States Senator Mitchell of Oregon case described that Wilson promised favorable recommendations in exchange for $200. When asked about the money he had taken, he said he intended to return it. the explanation was unsatisfactory and Wilson was not convinced.
In Erie on August 28 a blaze on the third floor of the Charles Beck block killed Captain Patrick MacMahon of the yacht Mystic. Eighteen others were nearly suffocated before firefighters rescued them. MacMahon's room burned. investigators suspect a lighted cigar stub caused the fire. The captain, noted in marine circles, had recently received a congressional medal for past rescue work. Monetary losses were not heavy.
Samuel Studinski, 67, was beaten to death in his Fergus county pawnshop. An axe was used and the body found in a pool of blood. Stamped on his chest and on a stove card read K. C. No. 14, hinting a demented killer and possible robbery motive.
John E Madden Kentucky racehorse owner was convicted of criminal contempt of court for ignoring a subpoena from the New York Supreme Court. He was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Raymond Street jail Brooklyn after failing to appear in Saratoga during his wife's divorce proceedings.
Robert L. Wimberly was shot and killed by his seventeen year old sister in law Bertha Bennett on a ranch one mile from Downieville California. The motive is unknown and Wimberly died from a pistol wound fired from his own revolver. Miss Bennett was arrested and refused to talk. Wimberly leaves a wife and two children.
News from Mobile dated August 28 reports the Panama Canal Commission President Shonts yacht Marquedora burned at Carrabelle Florida. Explosion in the engine room caused total loss after prior crew troubles and a police court dispute with a rival yacht owner. The crew deserted at Carrabelle and Shonts officials sought replacements before the fire.
Chinese officials report the boycott endures with no disturbances and ongoing suppression efforts. The state department notes overall conditions appear more hopeful.
The Chicago & North Western Ry issues a booklet on the Pacific Northwest with scenic beauty and natural resources. It will be mailed for 4 cents. The Lewis and Clark Exposition boosted interest along the North Western line from Chicago. For details, write W. Kniskera, P. T. M., 215 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
Five people died when Elk River surged washing away the house of Mr. Pickering. He and his four children drowned as floodwaters caused extensive property damage near Charlestor, W Va, on August 28.
Travel ads offer daily low round trip fares to Portland and the Northwest via the Lewis and Clark Exposition routes with direct options through San Francisco and Los Angeles. A 2 cent stamp gets an illustrated folder and full route information including side trips to Yellowstone National Park and Alaska.
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