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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
6
Rain failed to ease a growing drought in the Monongahela Valley. Water shortages forced Westinghouse airyrake works to suspend operations and 300 workers were sent home awaiting water connections from Turtle Creek. Braddock and Irwin report halted water supplies affecting local industry.
Abraham Chapkowsky shot his brother Louis during breakfast in New York, wounding him fatally. The victims, once business partners, had been separated after Abraham's wife died and he allegedly became insane. He begged forgiveness after the act, previously being released from a mental institution.
Washington December 24 government honors Chief Red Cloud of Pine Ridge with a gold watch after his acceptance of an allotment. President Roosevelt acted on Interior Secretary Hitchcock request noting the gesture may influence other Pine Ridge Indians to take allotments.
Fire swept a principal block in Washburn Ill decimating seven buildings including the village hall. Dr. Jesse Weaver veterinary surgeon died in August Martin's general store unit. Fire believed incendiary origin and caused extensive loss in Peoria vicinity December 24.
Inez Pierse and Archie Dunbar two youthful lovers fled from La Crosse after the girl was sentenced to the industrial school. They leaped from cake to cake on Mississippi ice to escape pursuit and win temporary freedom in a sensational escape.
Atlanta dispatch reports a negro burned at the stake in Norwood Georgia, about fifty miles west of Augusta, with Norwood located on the Georgia railroad.
Murphy, accused by Bartling Nelson of stealing 10,000, was arrested in Stockton at midnight on a Santa Fe train. He claimed he did not have Nelson’s money and said Nelson bid him goodbye at the depot as the train departed San Francisco.
Fog in London lifts in the afternoon as a western breeze returns air flow. Reports from Liverpool indicate traffic disruption continues with ocean liners Oceanic and Cedric fogbound at sea.
President and Mrs Roosevelt sent candy to every pupil at the Cove Neck public school in Oyster Bay on December 24, a festive gesture reported by L. J. Oyster Bay. The surprise reflects the president’s and first lady’s care for local students during the holiday season.
Pulajanes ambushed and killed Lieutenant Abbot and 37 native scouts at Dolores on Samar. About 2,000 attackers threaten the town as the situation grows critical. Abbot requested aid. war department has no new advices on the ambuscade yet.
New York December 24. After twenty four hours the jury in Nan Patterson murder case reported a disagreement and was discharged. The six to six split left Patterson remanded to the Tombs as she fainted upon hearing the outcome.
Miss Patterson collapsed in the Tombs while awaiting jury verdict. Authorities and Dr. Levin treated her and she revived but feared a further collapse in court. Her father arrived as she improved and she was moved to the court building pen to await the verdict.
Paris reports the Moroccan crisis worsening as the sultan dismisses French advisers and threatens to interrupt policy. The French mission in Tangier is ordered to withdraw its officials and citizens unless the sultan offers a clear explanation. A forceful demonstration awaits the sultan’s response.
Secretary Hay proposes further talks through the international bureau under The Hague's permanent council to plan another peace conference. The note recalls Oct. 21 replies, notes broad acceptance in principle, and cites Russia's conditional delay as a regrettable but understood motive.
A discussion in the chamber of deputies centers on a spying system with opposition claiming reports touched President Loubet’s family. War Minister Berteaux ridiculed opposition defense of the president and warned immediate dismissal if a report proves involvement of the presidential household. Amid noisy remonstrations, a softer session sign was demanded. Paris December 24 1903.
The grand jury indicted Isaac N. Perry former president of the National Bank of North America alleging a 501 connection with the fire at the Chicago car and locomotive works plant in Hegewisch Illinois. Perry faced acquittal on a prior pin in the case and the works were heavily insured.
The schooner Frank W. McCullough bound for Patchogue Georgetown is ashore on Fire Island with its crew and an assistant aboard. lumber is reported on deck as help and salvage efforts are organized.
Representative Cooper of Wisconsin backs the Cooper-Quarles plan to legalize pooling by railways. He aligns with Secretary Morton, arguing pooled earnings would curb discriminatory practices and keep rates just and equitable for shippers. The measure aims to win House approval amid debate on interstate commerce reforms.
Dispatch from Constantinople reports a successful revolt in Turkish Yemen villages. The revolutionists achieved considerable gains, signaling a significant political shift.
John Martin shot and killed Arthur Lynch at a saw mill near Hayesville following a dispute. Authorities pursue the slayer as the investigation continues.
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