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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
2
Fannie Shelton of Was ton Iowa testifies of relief from female weakness prolapsus and menorrhagia after using Favorite Prescription She praises its benefits and says she would repay if others do not benefit and recommends it to friends.
Fire at 312 314 Chestnut Street, home to the American Tent and Awning, killed seven firefighters including pipemen and foremen. Chief Swingley reported $75,000 in losses. Bodies of Dundon Steele and Kehoe recovered between 3 a.m. and 4:20 a.m. as rescue efforts continued.
In Nicholasville Kentucky on February 6 a mob of about 200 overpowered officers and hanged Tom Brown an African American accused of assaulting Delia Powell a Jesamine Institute student. Powell identified Brown after being brought to her brother's home for identification and the mob acted before deputies could return to the jail.
A Washington canvass of Republican members shows a majority favor a special rule to bring the war revenue act to a vote without amendments. Supporters argue tariff revisions should wait for a Republican caucus and that the war revenue bill pass as reported.
At 1 30 a m the towboat John W Ailes owned by Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke exploded two crew members killed one likely fatally injured seven missing and seven rescued from the icy river. Marie Walker and James Williams severely injured as the vessel burned and sank near Homestead with seven flats of coal in tow.
In Waterloo Iowa on February 6 Mrs Ed Kushner and two children were burned to death when a lamp overturned in their home. One other child died and three more were seriously wounded. The children played around the lamp and oil soaked clothing. the mother clasped her children and hid in a corner as firemen rescued four others, one of whom may not survive.
Tokyo reports the crown prince may travel to the United States soon after expressing a desire to visit America and Europe and taking preliminary steps by informing the emperor.
Roman newspapers report that Cardinal Rampolla and the congregation of foreign ecclesiastical affairs will publish documents indicating the suppression of the Christian Democratic party. The organ of the Christian Socialist democracy will also be suppressed and priests barred from involvement.
The Younger brothers failed to secure a full pardon to leave Minnesota and return to Missouri. The pardon board ruled the application premature, noting they are on parole less than seven months and would set an unwanted precedent for life convicts on parole.
Damad Mahmud Pasha, brother in law of the sultan, a prominent Young Turk, was condemned to death by a criminal court in absentia after fleeing to Paris. The sultan had sought his expulsion from Italy and reconciliation failed, leaving Mahmud safe in Paris.
Commander Lucien Young testified before a senate committee that engineers near the Panama Canal faced great difficulties from granite hardness. He said blasting yielded little and the only recourse was the use of a saw to cut through rock.
In Sofia on February 7 M Kamt cheff Bulgaria’s minister of public instruction was killed in his study by a man posing to deliver a petition. The assassin then killed himself.
The charred remains of A. T. Vail were found in his burned house at Aravapai canyon, 85 miles from Tucson. Authorities suspect Apache Indians killed him, looted the home, and set it ablaze amid tensions over government air ratings.
A brief quoted reflection on Adam desiring the forbidden fruit not for the apple itself but for the prohibition. It suggests the serpent was the missed target of restraint, implying the fall hinged on ban rather than the fruit.
A fragment states a saying about a starving dog becoming prosperous and not biting, noting a perceived difference between a dog and another entity. The quote trails off mid thought, leaving the comparison unfinished and unclear.
A dated quip lists October among odd months for stock speculation, claiming it rivals July January September August December February April March June November and May in risk. The remark frames market caution as a recurring theme across the calendar.
In Washington on February 6 the senate resumes the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. Senator Hale urges a vote while warning Alaska scandal should not block the bill. Senator McCumber defends Noyes and McKenzie, denying any wronging of a cent, detailing alleged bribery attempts by a Nome syndicate and a forged affidavit.
Washington wires report heated House floor action on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. A motion to close general debate sparked protests and a two day extension with five minute rule after. Speakers including Allen Ky Moon Tenn Kluttz N C Scott Kan voiced support or opposition to the majority and minority measures.
William Schulz who attacked Edward Meyers with a sledge hammer at Niagara flats pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree. He received an indeterminate sentence of three to six years at Green Bay reformatory. Schulz said he did not intend to kill Meyers but could not control himself.
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