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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
3
A fragmentary notice lists daily train and bus times with many OCR errors. It references 8:05 a.m. departures and services daily except Sunday, with stops and varying times, revealing a transportation timetable texture from a bygone era.
The Roosevelt reaches New York near Forty-second Street after a northern voyage. The ship shows wear from the voyage with three of four propeller blades out of action and was towed from City Island. All expedition members returned in good health, totaling twenty one with Commander Peary.
Tangier reports Raisuli the bandit leader is arming bands and anxiety grows whether he will clash with Sultan forces. Government troops under Sid Mohammed Gabbas marshal over 2,000 men in camp near Tangier with further garrisons at Kasr el Kebir Ain Delia and Fez as the largest Moroccan government deployment in years.
In New York on December 26 protestors from Hebrew communities urged abstention from pre Christmas sessions in public schools. East Side schools reported pupil declines from 34 to 60 percent as parents kept children home. A Hebrew principal said the activities were harmless entertainment with small teacher gifts rather than religious rites.
The Illinois Supreme Court holds contracts on the board of trade to sell at a future date are options and thus illegal and void. Henry Woods offered to contract to sell 60,900 bushels of wheat to Park Bates with December delivery and an open offer until September. Bates accepted before Woods repudiated. Cook County Superior Court's ruling cited, appellate court reversed.
Miss Anna S. Haneluth, principal of River Views school, resigned a few days ago to marry Fred Harrington of Minneapolis. The couple traveled to Chicago for a Harcinson family reunion where Harrington was punched and robbed and died from his injuries in a Chicago hospital.
At Breese Trenton Coal Mining Company near Carlyle Illinois a descent cage failed killing one miner instantly and leaving five others believed dead. August Foppey was cut in two. William Fritz survived with injuries as rescuers search the sump for the buried men.
Phoenix officials report a coroner's jury investigated the death of Nicolai de Reyna a former Russian Consulate clerk in Chicago who lived in Phoenix since 1906. The inquiry revealed the deceased was assigned female at birth and had lived as a man under the name Nicolai de Reying. The verdict and burial plans were under consideration.
The pope's opposition to the proposed dismissal of Merry and Del Val may pave the way for renewed understanding with Frange. Officials say the stance could influence negotiations and future church relations.
Colonel James E. Pepper of Lexington Kentucky, fifty five, a noted distiller and horseman, died at the Waldorf Astoria from heart and lung trouble aggravated by injuries on Thursday when he slipped on ice and fractured a leg.
Toomis Wdchtan a noted figure in local ad circles dies after a two month illness. Dr Griswold a longtime North St Paul physician dies at 74. Thomas Cardin of Philadelphia dies suddenly of heart disease after presenting a Christmas gift. Henry C Soxwick 80, father of George N. Bouthwick, dies at home in Albany New York. Andrew R Kelier an expert electrician dies in Fort Wayne India after reconnecting a freight car with 12 000 volt line.
Fire destroyed the seven story St Stanislaus parochial school at Noble and Bradley streets in Chicago. The blaze damaged the large Polish day school serving about 4000 pupils with nearly 100 sisters on the top floor escaping. Loss is estimated at 250000 dollars.
A violent quake rattled Glenwood Springs area near Newcastle lasting about three minutes. Homes rocked as residents felt the tremor along the Grand river. No further details on damage or injuries were provided in the report.
A Times Dublin dispatch says James Bryce’s selection as British ambassador to Washington signals possible shifts in Irish policy. The source notes Bryce’s past tensions with Sir Antony MacDonnell over Home Rule and hints Bryce may push for stronger measures, with MacDonnell remaining a key adviser.
Chicago December 24 The defense presses to cross examine the first state witness Albert Young as the trial proceeds Judge Ball overrules the demand and arguments turn heated with personalities as the jury is excused from the room Police update on the case remain terse.
Paris December 24 reports that the chamber passed the government bill amending the church and state separation law of 1905 by a decisive 413 to 166 majority. The Republican press hails the vote and notes broad support across factions for stronger enforcement of secular principles.
Dec 24 report notes Rome weighing effects of Merry del Val's tenure as papal secretary of state. Talks with France appear futile without a papal policy shift. Sources discuss possible removals mirroring Pius VI and Pius VII era changes as cardinals Vincenzo Vattel, AsNardi, Latolli and Ferrata are named as potential replacements.
By an overwhelming majority Winnites. Manitoba voted in favor of government ownership of long distance telephone lines and municipal ownership of local exchanges. The report notes the measure passed decisively, reflecting broad support for public control of communications infrastructure.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Chicago to City of Mexico trains without car changes with sleepers promoted. Schedule shows departure Monday at 11 45 p m and arrival the following evening 1 30 a m. Mentions reduced rates and possible frustrations in service.
Forest City Me drug store touts King’s New Discovery as a godsend for coughs and colds. It claims to prevent pneumonia cure la grippe and ease asthma hay fever and other ailments with a trial bottle offered free.
A fragment notes a $25 round trip to Texas via the Wabash from Chicago with listings of points and an itinerary request. It mentions Wabash rates and inquire about advising travelers on their objective and itinerary details.
The ad fragment touts a teething remedy for infants claiming to ease teething pain and wind colic. It mentions a preparation for diarrhea and suggests dosing details though the text is garbled. The wording implies a medicinal claim and market style from an old advertisement.
Homeseekers' excursion to the Northwest West and Southwest promoted via the North Western Line with greatly reduced tickets. Standard and Tourist cars offer free reclining chair travel. Five sale dates announced with full play to agents in Chicago and beyond.
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