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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
1
President Mitchell warns operators after miners insist on increased wages fueling labor dispute. The ultimatum signals looming concessions or action as negotiations continue with union leaders and company executives.
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers told the Central competitive district joint scale committee that wages must rise or no agreement will be reached. Miners expect at least 5.55 percent, mirroring a prior cut, while operators refuse any increase. The caucus adjourned as Southwest district operators backed a firm stand against any raise.
A clash at Robyville mines in Harrison county Ohio saw 200 Polish workers defy a walkout with Hungarians and others over pay scales. About 150 attackers used stones and clubs, lasting half an hour. Poles defended the mine and repelled the assault. Several foreigners were injured lightly. Officers from Adena arrested two ringleaders and issued fifty warrants.
Informal negotiations for a Russian loan flotation have recommenced in Paris. French financiers show more openness than after Kokovsoff's Paris visit. A $400,000,000 figure is commonly cited with an issue price of zero and 5 percent interest. Final acceptance hinges on Russian assurances of internal reforms and governance.
The fragment discusses a future government formed to control the nation’s finances and recognize Russia’s external debts. It suggests that once these conditions are met, French investors will show strong support for the issue, signaling confidence in financial backing and stability.
Belgrade Serb ia Feb 1 A hostile crowd disrupted a meeting of leading merchants protesting Servia toward Austria. The mob paraded the avenues shouting Down with Austria and damaged property of Austria sympathizers. Police took no action.
Government cites widespread bomb finds and factory discoveries across the empire as justification for strict anti revolutionary measures. The Novoe Vremya lists bomb labs and arsenals in Ekaterinburg Samara Riga Vikutsk Siawski Ekaterinoslav and arrests of terrorists with multiple bombs in Warsaw Minsk Vitebsk Lodz Odessa Gomel and Tiflis. Authorities also report bomb stores at Moscow and raids on Prokhoroff works while distributing seized arms to loyal applicants and allowing armed estate guards.
Missouri seeks to oust Standard Oil Indiana Waters-Pierce and Republic from Missouri business. Justice Gildersleeve denies compulsion to answer in New York but sends ruling back to Missouri original court. Attorney General Hadley can renew the application.
Government commissioners faced fierce Catholic crowds as they attempted church inventory tasks under the law separating church and state. At St. Roch protests rose as Canon Leclercq protested, officials were chased, and several arrests followed, while Notre Dame operated more quietly with clergy aid.
In Washington on February 1 Mr Campbell Kan opened day two of railroad rate debates by proposing an amendment to bring private car and transport under ICC regulation. He cited railroad officials noting private price setting by beef packers and alleged similar control by Standard Oil, warning of threats to stop prosecutions to halt oil marketing.
A Delaware and Hudson local passenger train collided head on with a work train four miles west of Schenectady New York during the day. One Italian laborer was killed and two passengers suffered probably fatal injuries. Sixty passengers sustained slight injuries in the crash. Also noted is the death of Myron J. Amick from pneumonia in New York City.
A son retrieved his father's firearm from a drawer and shot his mother, Mrs. Hatton, who died instantly. Police are investigating the fatal incident and have detained the assailant for questioning.
Several New York papers report the marriage of Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes widow of the traction capitalist to Wilson Mizner of San Francisco. Neither party confirmed the union.
Eight of the largest building trades unions led by bricklayers appeal to the general arbitration board of employers and unions for a special meeting to end the dispute. Housesmiths would return to work pending arbitration and waive claims that Post & McCord belong to the American Bridge company.
Fire of unknown origin partially destroyed Senator W A Clark's Butte reduction works on Feb 1. The concentrator building and large elevator were enveloped before firemen could stop the blaze. Local manager A H Wethy cites about 500000 dollars in damage, only partially insured, with plans to rebuild.
Executors seek probate for the late Marshall Field will noting Illinois holdings about 50 million in personal property and 25 million in real estate. They cannot state full Illinois assets, mention major NY holdings and global Marshall Field & Co properties not yet valued, hearing set for February 21 at 10 a.m. in Chicago.
Isaac Hartman Harvey justice of the peace Michael J Maloney attorney and Harry Nye private detective were found guilty of blackmail and given indeterminate penitentiary terms. They extorted 2000 dollars from Rev A E Erhard priest of Church of the Epiphany after Nye produced a warrant and threatened publicity for false charges. An attempt to seize another thousand prompted the priest to seek help and led to arrests.
Alta Hutchinson aged 20 of Bloomer Wisconsin died in a fire at 516 Canada street. Several others escaped. she ran back toward rescuers and perished within a few feet of safety as flames raged. Firemen found her body about fifteen feet from the doorway.
Testimony before Special Examiner Kurtz in the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Co case asserts that only the Pabst Brewing Co among large Milwaukee brewers was accused of receiving rail freight rebates. Officials from Schlitz and Blatz testified they have not received commissions on shipments.
Berlin reports Hamburg American Line director Herr Ballin announced the German steamer Silvia struck a mine while carrying many returning Russian troops from Vladivostok. The vessel was beached near Vladivostok to avert total loss with only one cook reportedly saved.
Edward Morris vice president of Fairbank Canning testifies again as the packers case opens. He denies discussing testimony with others and confirms he is a director of National Packing, while questions about directors are limited by court rulings and injunctions.
Compton Kentucky February 1 Willie Hatton seven year old son of John Hatton a prosperous farmer shot and killed his mother at Rogers after she spanked him for a minor fault. He spoke to her saying I kill you for that then went into another room and returned with a gun.
Wheat futures steady near 84 83 1 2 cents with May and July contracts. Corn May 44 1 2 and July 44 1 2 cents. Oats May 30 2 3 and July 29 1 2 cents. Pork futures May 14.05 and July 14.15 with January 19.75. Cash flax at Northwestern 1.18 and Southwestern 1.11, May 1.21. Creameries 18 26 1 2 c, dairies 8 23 c. Eggs 15 c. Poultry Turkeys 14 1 2 c, chickens and springs 1 c.
A chorus of objections was raised and a ruling issued in the hearing. Details remain unclear as the report provides only fragmented lines about the event and the decision.
Denver February 1 stockmen meet as two rival associations resume sessions to push legislation regulating rates and promoting development of trade. An agreement on the grazing tax question has been reached between the stockmen and Chester Clifford Pinchot. A feature was an address by S. D. Cowan Worth Texas on proposed legislation.
In Des Moines on February 1 evidence cited by officers ties the death of James to a mystery surrounding a Louisiana farmer. The body was exhumed for analysis after being moved to Des Moines amid questions about the cause.
Prominent Minnesotans including Bechtel and Elmer H. Dearth appeared in court on bribery allegations. Bechtel faced charges of giving a bribe while Dearth was charged with receiving one. Roth pled not guilty.
New York reports Dr John D Quackenbos claims to have revived dying patients via hypnotic command. He cites Adele whose pulse rose from a death sentence to recovery after his bedside insistence. He also mentions two other moribund patients recalled from death at the moment of nonres.
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