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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
3
Lisbon mourns as King Carlos and Prince Luiz are laid to rest in a simple yet solemn ceremony at San Vincente. Troops guard the procession while European and American missions attend, and Lisbon shuts shops and offices as citizens from across the country unite in prayer.
Treasury rejects Rossiter appointment as President oversteps authority. Assistant Public Printer Captain H T Brian becomes acting Public Printer while Stillings, suspended, handles bond approval. Rossiter remains as president's representative to study conditions and business plan for the plant.
Admiral Converse has filed a report with Secretary Metcalf on criticisms of American naval vessel designs. The document argues the fighting ships were, at their design date, the best in their class and now compare favorably with rivals. It credits naval officers for the rigorous efforts shaping these designs and notes critics’ objections were anticipated by the designers.
C W Morse of New York left Liverpool on the steamer Etruria after receiving a cable from New York. He had arrived earlier on the Campania and, landed in a worried mood, said he would return at once instead of proceeding to the Continent. He avoided questions about his financial affairs.
Berlin reports from Budapest claim Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt will wed Count Alexander Hadik. The count, born 1865, has lost much of his fortune but remains a member of the imperial council and well known in European racecourses and Budapest clubs.
Mrs. George H. Grim of Boyertown Pa died as an indirect victim of the fire at the Rhoades Opera House. Her daughter Lillian aged sixteen perished in the blaze the day before. The mother was in excellent health prior to the incident.
The House Military Committee finished deliberations on the annual army appropriation bill. It carries 85,017,616 dollars, about 8.79 million less than War Department estimates urged by Secretary Taft, and about 6.82 million above last year’s 78,197,313 dollars.
Judge John J. Jenkins chairing the House judiciary committee rebuked Rev. S B Nicholson of the American Anti-Saloon League. He warned most similar bills target government powers and warned against unconstitutional measures. Nicholson argued for the Littlefield bill to bar liquor shipments into prohibition territories.
Nicholas H. Colwell named receiver for the Hardware and Wooden ware Manufacturing company which runs sixteen plants across Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Pennsylvania Michigan Ohio and Missouri The court action follows a noteholders bill filed by Orville R Noble and Ralph R Cooley of Granville Mass The concern took over the National Novelty property last year and is capitalized at 3750000 dollars Assets are listed at 3500000 with liabilities 1160009 and quick assets described as liquidity figures questionable in the current filing
Tokyo reports a ten day delay in emigration negotiations as Japan and the United States clash over figures and minor details. Japan cites a comprehensive fraud probe while no passports are issued to laborers, as emigration remains halted and officials seek a satisfactory resolution.
George Frederick Terry general manager of Sawyer Publishing Waterville and Henry W Boshan longtime Waterville post office official were indicted in U S district court for alleged conspiracy to defraud the government of postage. Government loss cited as high as fifty thousand dollars yearly.
Philadelphia reports Reading railway conditions worsen with 169 idle good locomotives in February, up from 145 in January and 28 on December 1. The company will shift train crews to a four day week to preserve operating forces.
In South Sioux City Nebraska a rooming house owned by Edward Streator burned to the ground with two fatalities and five others injured. Fire origin is unknown and investigators probe the scene.
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Hotel Astor dinner of the Economic Club in New York. He criticized the Aldrich bill, opposed increased banks control of currency, and favored government issuance of currency with secure backing. He suggested government issuance rights and combining proposed ideas.
Representative Gardener of Michigan defends the non reservation schools against abolition proposals tied to the Indian affairs commissioner. He condemns abolishing the system championed for thirty years and urges the House to preserve the educational structure built with care and approved by administrations.
Jackson Ky February 10 Beech Hargis who shot and killed his father Judge James Hargis was allowed to view the body. He whispered Lord have mercy kneeling beside the casket and his mother fainted nearby. The family graves lie close by for three brothers also slain by enemies.
Major A W Edwards founder of the Fargo Daily Argus in 1879 and later of the Fargo Forum in 1891, died in Fargo after a long illness. Born in Lorain County Ohio, he was a prominent figure in Minnesota North Dakota business and politics, having served as mayor and most recently as United States consul at Montreal.
A special New York county grand jury returned two indictments connected to banking methods amid the recent panic. The accused include a man described as "coming across the ocean." Justice Dowling faces fines of $10 in each indictment.
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