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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
2
Judge Holdom finds Chicago Typothetae members in contempt over injunction against interfering with printing operations and nonunion workers. Ten men are fined and jailed while the union seeks to file an affidavit of opposition to violence in the strike.
A proposed strike would involve all structural steel workers in New York and threaten the entire building trades. Delegates from the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's union press the Central Federated union to sever peaceful ties and join the strike or face suspension. Decisions on next steps will be made by the unions at once.
Copenhagen January 30 An attempted shooting of Minister of Justice M Alberti was foiled as Alberti wrestled the revolver from the assailant who was arrested. The attacker, former insurance agent Boye, had a burglary conviction and claimed innocence. Friends say he was mentally unbalanced by his imprisonment.
Six boys were arrested in Prairie du Chien for setting fire to Kramer Bros. store in McGregor after stealing clothing worth hundreds of dollars including fur coats. Secret service men recovered the goods under an old livery barn and detained the youths during a dispute over disposal. Two are sons of affluent families. All to be sent to the reformatory. A town-hanging cripple was the alleged leader.
Gustav A. Conzman once cashier at Vigo County National Bank Terre Haute has been sentenced to eight years in Fort Leavenworth federal prison after pleading guilty to a presentment involving alleged financial misconduct.
Washington January 30 officials warn the Philippine tariff bill may die in the Senate Philippines committee though Senator Lodge denies this saying it will be modified and reported. Sentiment favors a cautious report with opposition from beet sugar and tobacco states and many Republican senators. Some Democrats back it as a step toward free trade, others oppose it as not true Democratic doctrine.
Berlin January 30 notes and the exchange fell sharply with notes at 212.75 and exchange down to 212.40. March futures at 210 and April at 209 mark the lowest levels since the downward run began. Causes cited include weaker gold reserves at the Imperial Bank of Russia and a new treasury issue burdening gold reserves. Reported influx of wealthy Russian refugees in Germany and flight of rouble notes or St Petersburg bills amid reactionary pressures.
In Tsarskoe-Selo a gala luncheon for Emperor William's birthday, Emperor Nicholas toasted the German emperor and king of Prussia, calling him his brother and very dear friend as Germany and Russia draw closer.
In Algeciras Spain on January 30 the Morocco reform talks push into tax issues. French and German delegates remain confident a path to agreement exists on the police question though no specifics are offered.
At a Conservative association meeting in London the resignation of A. G. Gibbs MP was accepted and Arthur J. Balfour’s candidature for the city of London was approved. The Liberal association also met and postponed its decision whether to oppose the former premier with several Liberals ready to contest the seat.
Berlin authorities and eight suburban towns agreed to take initiatory steps to acquire the Berlin Street Railway company which holds a near monopoly on Berlin and suburbs. The joint operation plan would be run by the municipalities. The company has a capital of 25 million dollars.
At Tukum Courland on January 30 Count Frederic Lamsdorff and Baron Roenne, leading local landowners, were attacked while driving, pulled from their sleighs, and killed by revolutionists in a violent assault.
King Christian IX of Denmark died at 3 30 p m in Copenhagen surrounded by the crown prince, family and the dowager empress of Russia. The death followed a sudden collapse after long fatigue and strong audiences in the morning. His eighty seven years of life linked him to nearly every European royalty. News spread quickly amid widespread grief.
A detailed biographical sketch notes King Christian IX born 1818 and his succession in 1863. It lists marriages and offspring including Queen Alexandra of England, Prince William of Greece, Maria Feodorovna, and other royal ties. The piece notes alliances with Sweden Norway Russia Hanover England and Crete through his descendants and relatives.
London reports the sudden death of King Christian of Denmark titled the father in law of Europe. Rulers of Russia Britain Greece Sweden and Norway are linked to him by blood or marriage. His children planned an eighty eighth birthday trip to Copenhagen. Queen Alexandra learns of his death at Windsor and British court engagements are postponed or canceled.
In Georgia a mob captured a black assailant after a ten year old girl was attacked. The mother Mrs Roberts opposed lynching and urged lawful action while her husband initially supported mob vengeance. Their pleas led the crowd to hand the suspect to the sheriff, avoiding a lynching.
Colonel William P. Mann editor of Town Topics was arrested in New York on a perjury charge connected to his Hapgood trial testimony. He was arraigned in criminal court, held on $10,000 bail, furnished by Mrs. Albert A. Wray, and faces examination next Thursday. The charge asserts he denied authoring an initiated OK on a letter from Count Reginald Ward to Moses Ellis Wooster.
A head on crash between an east bound passenger train and a westbound freight near Edelstein left three railroad workers dead and one hurt. The express car and baggage car burned with a large sum of money inside. No passengers were reported injured.
Justice Gould overruled Beavers demurrers to indictments charging conspiracy with former State Senator Greene of Binghamton New York and W D Doremus to defraud the government in furnishing post office supplies. He also overruled pleas in abatement by Greene and Doremus to the indictments accusing them of conspiring with Beavers to defraud the government in furnishing supplies.
Six men drown when the schooner Ella G. sinks near Bamfield. Among the dead is Alexander McLean the Carmencita sealing vessel commander. Captain McLean famed for illicit sealing and Behring Sea raids and linked to Jack London’s Larsen character.
New York reports say John D. Rockefeller sailed to Europe January six to see his ill daughter in Cannes. H H Rogers claims Rockefeller was last week in the United States and likely in the South. Missouri Attorney General Hadley seeks Rockefeller testimony in the oil inquiry but cannot reach him.
An automobile carrying Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Dye of Louisville was struck by a passenger train at Buechel station. Both occupants were killed instantly. Fog reduced visibility, preventing the crash from being avoided.
In Washington on January 30 the house adopted a resolution seeking information about an alleged railway combination involving the Pennsylvania Railway Company and related lines. The Hepburn railroad rate bill was made the continuing order until disposal. A bill renaming a city street Wheeler Street passed.
The body of General Joseph Wheeler was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors after being viewed at St. John's Episcopal Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service at the church was brief and attended by the president and many members of Congress, followed by a procession to Arlington escorted by U.S. troops, Confederate and Union veterans, and Spanish War veterans.
In Chicago on January 20 the packers case resumes after failed attempts at fact agreement. Louis C. Krauthoff, ex general counsel of Armour & Co., testifies that Commissioner Garfield offered immunity during his inquiry and that Krauthoff advised Swift & Co. Nelson Morris & Co. and Armour & Co. to submit their books for the investigation.
Green Bay Wis Jan 30 The Oneida tribe plans a petition to Congress to grant fee simple patents for all reservation land effectively granting full citizenship rights. Chief George Dick Dick Stalker and Lehigh Wheelock will travel to Washington to press for the bill.
The statehood bill was favorably reported to the Senate by Beveridge chair of the territories committee after three days in confinement. Patterson of the territories committee signaled a minority report will be issued.
Charles E. Magoon, governor of the Panama canal zone, arrived on the Finance from Colon and announced no yellow fever cases in Panama for seventy four days. He said canal zone health is excellent and work on the canal is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily.
The imperial Chinese commission began the week by visiting the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon in Washington. The delegation’s Capitol area tour followed, reflecting ongoing diplomatic exchanges during the period.
Hundreds of stockmen travel to Denver for the Western live stock show and related meetings. The show opens with 336 entries and 100 carloads of stock. The National Live Stock Association and American Stock Growers Association, recently formed by secession, plan reunification and tackle rail rate legislation, land use, and reciprocity this week.
The frozen body of Hezekiah Fulkerson, who shot and killed Dr. I L Drake in Ashley on January 22, was found near Venturia nine miles southwest by two German farmers. Fulkerson, fleeing in bitter cold, succumbed to exposure during his flight.
In Manitou Colorado a baggage room break in at the Colorado Midland railway led to the theft of two sample trunks belonging to James Nettle a Ryder Jewelry company salesman of St Louis. The stolen goods are valued at about $20000.
A premature dynamite blast on the Canadian Pacific railroad line near Keewatin, Manitoba, killed three men and injured four. The deceased are identified as Swedes.
Reports from Washington note the suicides of Fritz Rueter and Mrs. Helen Newel, the death of Mrs. Frank Plumley in Vermont, and the president's nominations of J C Herman Engel for Duluth land office register and generals George B Davis and William Crozier for high posts. Des Moines ice harvests rise concerns among ice men as weather stays mild. Buffalo commemorates William McKinley’s birthday with widespread carnations and a florist surge in the famous flower.
Market quotations show wheat May at 3 14 83 4 cents, July at 84 cents. On track prices list No. 1 hard at 82 cents, No. 1 Northern at 81 4 cents, No. 2 Northern at 79 4 cents.
St Paul market figures list cattle ratings from good to choice at 4.50 to 5.50 for steers and 3.00 to 4.25 for cows and heifers. Hogs bring 5.20 to 5.40, sheep yearlings at 5.50 to 6.25, and good to choice lambs at 6.25 to 6.76.
The Duluth market notes show wheat prices for No. 1 Northern and No. 2 Northern ranges and track quotes with May and July futures. Flax prices to arrive and on track are listed for several months including May July September and October with values around 1.14 and 1.18 dollars.
Chicago market notes show cattle and hog quotes with varied prices across classes. Values listed include cows and heifers around 2.60 to 4.75, stockers near 2.50 to 4.50, Texans at 3.60, mixed and butcher hogs about 5.35 to 6.30, and heavy hogs around 5.40 to 6.46 with several runs noted.
Local census bulletin shows 84 percent turnout with 34 percent in a separate district counts. Officials note July and May dates tied to survey windows and S254 notation for record tracking.
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