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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
6
A grim notice reports that the two Biddles and Mrs Sof Fel used their weapons on themselves in an apparent coordinated act of self harm. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Butler Pa Feb 3 The fugitives Edward and John Biddle and Mrs Kate Soffel remain critically wounded after a gun battle with Pittsburgh and Butler police. Ed Biddle weakens, Jack may die soon. Mrs Soffel shot herself or was shot, recovery deemed possible. The trio planned suicide if recaptured and described escape details and sacrifices by Soffel.
The morning report describes bullets and wounds on Ed and Jack Biddle found in their coats and vests. Ed claims Rahney murder was by Walter Dorman aided by a Chicago man and a Seekers woman in mens clothes. Doctors say wounds prevent removal and Pittsburg move is planned.
In Niles Michigan on February 3 an elderly man testified of six years in an insane asylum allegedly at his son Richard Kennedy's instigation. A jury awarded him 1500 dollars in damages while he sought 10000 dollars, claiming the son aimed to seize the father’s large estate.
St Paul police report Patrolman Charles Mayer of Rondo station was shot in the right groin at 2:30 am in the rear of Jessrang's saloon at University and Farrington. He died at St Joseph's hospital at 6 o'clock. Mayer confronted three burglars as they tried to enter the saloon. one fired as he illuminated them with his lantern.
New York physicians press isolation of consumptives to protect the public and improve treatment. Thirty tuberculosis patients were moved from Bellevue to a new Metropolitan hospital pavilion on Blackwell's Island with more transfers planned as weather improves.
In St Paul on Feb 3 more than 300 garment workers left their jobs at Guiterman Bros to march to Federation Hall to discuss grievances and organize. The strike followed a rate dispute over 8 cent per hundred button hole work, higher than the standard 5 cent rate and against company agreements.
An advertising trade card extols Scott's Emulsion as the outside-help to break a vicious cycle of ill health. It claims the product first steadies the stomach then enriches the blood to strengthen the body and grow new flesh, leading to self-sufficiency. It promotes free samples and lists price and retailer details.
The board of trade unanimously passed aresolution praising the Boer war conduct by British troops. It condemns Continental press for hostile coverage and lauds patience endurance and clemency toward prisoners and civilians amid the Natal and Johannesburg turmoil.
Burglars forced entry to the Meridan Britannia company establishment spanning Fifth Avenue to Broadway between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth streets. A wagon load of silverware is missing, with losses estimated at $5,000. The bold theft occurred in a bustling city area.
A dynamite bomb exploded among a crowd of Italians celebrating a feast on Elizabeth Street New York on February 3 injuring two seriously and causing panic. Two Italians responsible were arrested claiming the blast was fireworks from the celebration.
The frozen body of Hans Tafte, 45, was found in a small ravine within Great Falls city limits in a thinly settled district. Indications point to death by freezing, but with peculiar circumstances and suspicion of foul play surrounding the case.
Lincoln Nebraska January 30 State Bank Examiner Hartwell who closed the Platte Valley bank at Bellwood Neb said that 46000 of the bank s paper had been found to be held against farmers in the vicinity of Bellwood and that a great amount of it was of little value A considerable amount of the bank s securities are held by Lincoln Omaha and New York banks Cashier Gould who was arrested on a charge of forgery is still in custody held until a fuller examination of the bank s condition can be made
In Onawa Iowa Mary Christinsen won a $6000 verdict in a breach of promise suit against the estate of Frank Crum who died last summer. The case claimed Crum postponed marriage and died without wedlock after indicating intent to marry. The suit aimed to recover a portion of Crum's property.
Governor Taft testified on conditions in the Philippines, noting scarce roads under Spanish rule and $1,000,000 spent on road improvements since American control. He described rugged terrain, a mountain backbone, disrupted agriculture, and the cariboo as vital yet decimated by disease. He cited insurgent disruptions near Manila, Cebu, Batangas, and other provinces, and discussed civil versus military jurisdiction with general accord so far.
A brief exchange notes Mrs Growells complaining her husband quarrels about trifles and Mrs Howells replying that having less to quarrel about is better. The Chicago News records the witty remark as a social quip.
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