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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
6
Sadie B Finckh operates a hair dressing parlor offering electric facial massage facial treatment and development. Appointment possible at residence with regimen and carriage provided. Office hours 9 to 11 am and 1 to 6 pm located at 8 Wisconsin Street.
In Pittsburgh the flood damaged Penn Avenue buildings at 22 and 24 causing a three story brick collapse. About twenty occupants escaped amid debris with Anderson trapped briefly but later released. Cracking walls warned others. relief crews, police, ambulances aided. Widespread damage and ongoing cleanup reported across the flood district.
Dispatches report Armenia news on war prep amid famine fears in Asia Minor. Russian authorities order horses in Tiflis to be suitable for army use as Turkish forces concentrate on the Caucasus frontier. Reports say tensions with Persia prompt Russian counter moves and possible Balkan power plays, signaling broader risk of war.
Rochester residents report the Genesee River remains high but ice danger eases allowing flood relief. A tree jam near the Genesee river bridge by the Erie station blocks water and worsens flooding. Carasegra creek flood reaches Dansville while Cuylerville Greigsville and Yrape areas go underwater.
Reports from Southern Indiana indicate ongoing floods. Petersburg reports closed schools, halted trains, and no mail or service since Friday.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on February 18 a cave-in at the Mid-Valley colliery left twenty three miners trapped about a mile and a half north of Mount Carmel. Officials kept details quiet to prevent crowds. About fifty workers are employed and joined in offering to relay to rescue the trapped miners. Mine officials and inspectors rushed to the scene.
New York February 18 The directors of the Standard Oil company have declared a quarterly dividend of 15 dollars per share. The amount was paid in a quarter last year.
In Dauphin County court the conspiracy suit against contractor John H. Sanderson former Auditor General Snyder former State Treasurer Mathues and former Superintendent Shumaker resumes. Shumaker blames architect Joseph for alleged irregularities in capitol coatings and the defense follows with Sanderson, while former Governor Penna is expected to testify.
Foster Voorhees governor of New Jersey and Frank G Combes of Philadelphia pleaded not guilty but surrendered on perjury charges arising from an annual fee disclosure tied to 1904 Bankers Life Insurance dividends. They posted $2500 bail each after arraignment before Justice Dowling in New York Supreme Court.
Fire of incendiary origin destroys the George Terwilliger elevator at Canton North Dakota on February 18. Loss is listed around $10,000 with the building and contents consumed and investigation underway.
The president sent the nomination to the Senate for confirmation. Proceedings and committee review were outlined as part of the address, with potential committee action anticipated in the near term.
Newport R I Feb 18 Benjamin Steenerson twenty seven son of Halvor Steenerson congressman from Minnesota was drowned in Narragansett bay near here John McIntosh a Suinamidh of Steenerson also drowned Police found no foul play as Captain Rich and crew testified they were in the pilot house when McIntosh went below then jumped overboard after reacting to the loss of his companion
Fragmentary report notes several men murdered including a wealthy individual at Union Square last summer. References imply complicity but details are unclear. Authorities pursue leads linking Pathe and a prominent figure to the case.
A brief summary notes that mining accidents and disasters are discussed, comparing safety in the United States unfavorably with France. It emphasizes the need to safeguard miners and urges stronger protective measures and enforcement.
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