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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
1
Reports say combat between government troops and revolutionaries in Moscow continues with mounting casualties. Authorities describe ongoing clashes as security forces seek to quell the uprising, with no clear end in sight.
Moscow dispatch reports heavy shelling and about a thousand casualties per section as revolvers and fires escalate. Women join in alleged cruelties while troops pour into Moscow. Desultory firing continues on the Moscow Kazan line as guerrilla fights erupt amid roofs and stairways. Martial law declared in Krementchug and Baltic provinces show rising, broad resistance across Russia.
Reports from St Petersburg on December 28 say Moscow revolt may be crushed in four days as government guards are stretched. Independent sources warn of severe casualties and say 100 Red Cross workers head to Moscow. Rebels allegedly sourced arms from Germany and Belgium via England and Finland.
In Warsaw on December 28, fire shops in the Jewish district close and bands of revolutionists threaten banks to close. Alarm rumors of a coming outbreak spread as police order doors locked. The union of physicians urges readiness for emergencies and sixty ambulance stations are set up citywide.
In Lodz Russia Poland on December 28 a strike was declared leading to the closure of shops and factories across the city.
No street cars or cabs are running and the town presumes an emergency. Inhabitants panic and begin leaving the area as services collapse and authorities assess the situation.
Call money in New York on December 28 remained in high demand with supply tight. Traders reported the rate climbing to 95 percent per annum late in the afternoon, marking the highest level in years as foreigners began to exit.
Dispatch from Odessa reports an exodus as train service is cut off and frontiers are sealed. Military aims to quell disturbances while post and telegraph services resume amid strikes. Foreign residents depart, banks near closure, and ships are readied to evacuate remaining families.
British Assessor T W Wyman resumed the sitting of the mixed court in Shanghai with police present but no extra guard. The situation is described as normal and quiet.
From Peking a cautious view notes growing Chinese irritation toward foreigners under a China for the Chinese movement. It cites student leaders and abroad educated editors as promoters, a broadening boycott movement, and pressure on concessions while seeking Chinese control of railroads and mines.
New York reports Dr F F Tong, the Chinese government representative, traveling to rally public opinion against exclusion policies. He aims to influence discourse and engage communities during a period of debate.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will spend holidays at Pine Knob Virginia an estate acquired about a year ago by Mrs Roosevelt. They will be joined by their children Kermit and Archie as the president left Washington at 11:90 am for a five days outing.
John C. McCall testified from New York that Andrew Hamilton kept no vouchers for many expenditures. Hamilton argued that secrecy required cash and drafts and that itemized accounts were unnecessary. He claimed $720 in funds covered 1899 to 1905 and defended limited disclosure to protect insurers.
A speaker asserts full compliance with law and company directives. He states no disbursement violating instructions or moral or statutory law has occurred and denies improper use of any New York Life Insurance funds.
In Chicago on December 28 a sprinkler system accidentally released at the Hart Schaffner & Marx clothing firm caused a panic among about 2,000 employees. Men women and children fought to escape through crowded doorways. several were injured but no fire occurred in the building.
Washington reports a cable from San Domingo says President Morales abandoned the capital leaving the government headless. The vice president General Caceres and the Horaica party control the cabinet and presidency, while Morales joins revolutionists to try regain power.
The gunboat Dubuque departed Puerto Plata for Monte Cristi with mission details unavailable. The gunboat Paducah also left Norfolk for Monte Cristi and will join Rear Admiral Bradford’s squadron guarding American interests in the West Indies.
In Columbia Missouri Mitchell Shadrick seven feet tall was killed by an eighteen year old Henry Jones who hurled a walnut sized stone from forty feet. Shadrick had pursued Jones's younger brother with a club when struck behind the left ear the giant collapsed and died after a brief convulsion. Jones's friends compare the event to David and Goliath.
A Memphis company enters liquidation with its assets exposed to creditors. The move signals restructuring efforts as financial pressures force leadership to wind down operations and assess available resources for stakeholders.
Three Memphis financial institutions the Merchants' Trust company with $200000 capital and allied Savings banks suspended operations. The Merchants' Trust recently absorbed Memphis National bank and holds control stock of American Savings Bank and Trust and Mechanics' Savings. Receivership named for Merchants' Trust. assets cited and loaned funds totaled with deposits and cash on hand.
Chairman Shonts and Chief Engineer Stevens arrive in Washington to urge a lock canal for the Isthmus. Stevens argues a lock canal at a moderate height offers more definite costs and construction time than a sea level option.
Governor Hanly asked for the resignation of Secretary of State Daniel E. Storms after a two hour talk with Attorney General Miller and Storms. Storms reportedly owed the state 77000 as of October 1 and pledged funds to J J Appell as trustee to cover the shortage. A January 1 settlement deadline looms.
Mrs. Stella Brennan testified in her murder trial in Minneapolis on December 28 taking the stand in her own defense. She faced the court with resolve as the proceedings continued and she appeared composed during examination.
In court the accused person, under defense questioning, denied any feeling for the murdered children and insisted she had nothing to do with the crime. Her attorney pressed for specifics as the defense contested the prosecution’s narrative.
Mrs Robert Fitzsimmons wife of the prize fighter has arrived in Sioux Falls prompting gossip about a possible divorce suit. The report notes her visit to the city dated December 28.
Postmaster General halts establishing new rural free delivery routes. Northwestern states receive notice. six months will be used to improve existing service while extensions are suspended. Minnesota and Northwest perform well. efforts focus on counties and special agents to boost efficiency.
Cincinnati authorities report a grand jury return of a joint indictment against representatives of leading coal companies in the city. The document names more than twenty individuals and charges conspiracy in restraint of trade, alleging they fixed or limited coal prices to the consumer.
William S. Thorn, Soo line aide, dies in St Paul. George B. McClellan sworn as mayor of Greater New York for four years. Emery McClintock elected vice president of Mutual Life Insurance, actuary since 1889. Moroccan conference venue dispute with Tangier hospitality offered. W Rourke Cochran gravely ill at Waldorf Astoria. Arizona trip advised. Harvard President Eliot supports halting intercollegiate football for one year to reform the game.
Market Quotations from Minneapolis on December 27 show wheat trading around 80% to 85 cents for nearby and deferred months. No. 1 hard wheat quoted 83 cents, No. 1 Northern 82 cents, and No. 2 Northern 80% cents, with prices on track.
In Duluth on December 27 wheat prices show No 1 Northern arriving at 83 cents. On track No 1 Northern 83 cents No 2 Northern 80 cents. Dec 81 cents May 85 cents. Flax arrives on track and Dec 1.09 1/4 May 1.13 July 1.14 Sept 1.14.
St Paul market notes show cattle ranges from good to prime steers 4.50 to 5.50 with cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.25 and yearlings 3.00 to 5.25. Hogs 4.25 to 5.05. Sheep listing yearling wethers 5.50 to 6.50 and good to choice lambs 6.50 to 6.75.
Chicago December 27 market report lists cattle and beeves at 3.50 to 6.15, cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.75, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.30, Texans 3.50 to 4.25. Hoge mixed and butchers 5.00 to 5.30, heavy bees 5.10, average 94.70 5.15 per hundred pounds, lambs 4.75 to 8.00.
Wheat December 2 3 4 percent and May 87 87 TKc. Corn December 45 4 c old 474c May 44 4c. Oats December 30 c May 31 32 c. Pork January 12.37 May 12.70 12.72 Flax cash Northwestern 1.09 Southwestern 1.04 May 1.12 Butter Creameries 17 24 c dairies 17 20 c Eggs 18 23 c Poultry Turkeys 4 c chickens 10 c springs 10 c
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