Prices Steady as War Pressures Continue
Prices remain steady as markets absorb ongoing war related pressures. Analysts note stable commodity values despite global tensions and supply concerns.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
8
Prices remain steady as markets absorb ongoing war related pressures. Analysts note stable commodity values despite global tensions and supply concerns.
Paris reports the foreign office sees the Franco German sit uation as stationary with no major changes until open Moroccan reforms are discussed. Markets remain steady and public mood cool, with word that Washington Vienna St Petersburg and Rome may seek a Morocco accord.
The Moroccan conference faces a mood of discouragement among colonists as Franco German deadlock grows. Am Taek San e stakes a firm belief an agreement will come, while French and Fetish factions remain pessimistic. Policing Morocco and the Morocco bank are expected topics before conference. The meeting will not break up abruptly under any circumstances.
Senator Smoot wins another endorsement in the Senate when Mr. Warren presents a large petition from women urging Smoot's expulsion. Warren notes he may speak but will await committee findings, citing a prior remark by Senator Perkins of California.
Former Prime Minister Count Tisza publishes a strong appeal urging Hungarians to resist the party push for using Hungarian command words in the army. He warns the coalition promises will damage Hungary’s economic and political well being and notes plans to send delegates to London Paris and perhaps New York to publicize the Hungarian struggle.
Governor Landa and officials discuss rehousing the poor in the federal district. The plan would demolish blocks in the poorest quarters and erect model tenement groups with ample water light and sanitation to lower the death rate of 52 per 1 000. The federal district government aims to accelerate sanitation efforts.
Maines Feb 22 Senator War ren Sares introduces a bill in the house to prohibit the Sunday air measure. The proposal seeks to restrict broadcasting on Sundays amid ongoing debates over religious observance and public air use.
Washington lawmakers opened debate on the $69,678,592 army appropriation bill, trimming requests by $1.6 million. Chairman Hull warned against demoting the lieutenant general from chief of staff and urged readiness due to China tensions while criticizing Minister Rockhill's indemnity remarks as misreading Chinese resolve.
In Tuskegee Alabama on February 22 Negro farmers from thirty states attended the fifteenth annual Tuskegee Negro Conference. President Booker T. Washington presided and urged industrial education. Resolutions called for negro land ownership and improvements in schools and churches.
In Chicago on Feb Speen Garfield refuted statements by Edward Morris Swift Meeker representing Nelson Morris Co Swift Co Amour Co that Garfield claimed power to compel information. He said no such pledge of immunity existed only protection for confidential account figures and individual names. He denied promising all data would stay confidential and any oath related to the probe.
New York police ruled Gussie Hart an actress died from a fall down stairs and not a murder. All arrested in connection with the case have been discharged.
St Petersburg reports unprecedented rules to purge officers accused of cowardice and surrender during the war. Captured officers will face court of honor. if not reinstated by fellow officers they face disgrace. The emperor will review cases individually. Port Arthur garrison troops are exempt.
The article reports that the moderate labor organization in St. Petersburg, linked to the Gapon movement, was subsidized by the government. It claims 12 000 of Timiriazeff funds did not reach workers and that Matushensky directed the campaign that misled police and revolutionaries, including the petition for the workers marching to the Winter Palace on January 22 1905.
Dr Morris had sought a public apology for alleged outrage on womanhood after an arrest for disorderly conduct at the executive offices. Secretary Loeb released the president to note Major Silvester's investigation found the arrest justified and the officers acted appropriately amid resistance.
Latonia Kentucky voters approve an annexation by Cincinnati city council. The move raises Latonia taxes and promises income from bookmakers and track bars, but the racetrack owner will likely fight in court amid expected legal challenges.
Rochester report states twelve year old August Berndt was shot and killed by his eighteen year old uncle William Berndt at the boy’s Irondequoit home. The uncle, while illustrating scenes from sensational novels, forgot the revolver was loaded.
Funeral services for John A. McCall former president of New York Life Insurance were held at the Melee Catholic church of the Blessed Sacrament on Seventy first street. The remains were then moved to Woodlawn Cemetery for private interment.
Highland Park has enacted a ban on selling pools within its borders. If enforced, the Western Jockey Club will lose its Louisville racetrack, leaving the venue without a track under the current ordinance.
James Arthur Laing dies at Honolulu. Silvia Langdon Dunham, 105, dies in Southington Conn. The pope holds a secret consistory creating nineteen French bishops amid Franco-Vatican tensions. Samuel Thomas, leading U S pig iron maker, dies at Cata Sagua Pa at 79. Dakota divorce validity in England discussed. Sir John Correll Barnes reports. Herbert Farr, 40, Beloit alum and miner, dies in California.
Washington reports the high court's decision on coal selling by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, seen as constraining railroads from owning mines and restricting self serving freight practices. Minnesota and St Paul markets follow with cattle hogs and lamb prices and ranges.
In Des Moines Senator Gil island of Mills County introduced a senate resolution demanding Governor Cummins prove his claim that railroads used funds to defeat the primary bill. The measure seeks written details on who receives money, who directs the spending, and where the alleged intrigue resides.
Washington reports official navy dispatch from Commander Possey aboard the Glacier. The January 17 voyage from Grand Canary encountered severe weather with deck adrift twice. Bretus towing chain damaged and extra engine parts urgently needed.
In Chicago on February 22 a holdup man choked Josephine T Loomis near Luena Park as she returned home. He compelled her to surrender two diamond rings valued at 250 and her purse, leaving her shocked but unharmed.
The Willamette meteorite sold to a New York scientist for 20600 dollars, the highest price paid for a meteorite, and will be donated to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Wheat to arrive No 1 Northern 44 4 c, No 2 Northern 78 4 c. on track No 1 Northern 78 4 c, No 2 Northern 78 c. May and July options at 82 c. Flax to arrive and open. SLE Boot Lisbee Bene.
Public auction to sell about 100 head of cattle 20 head of horses and gear at Mintox Lyon's farm eight miles south of Huron on Wednesday the seventh. All livestock tackle and harness will be offered. Proceeds to go to the seller. Auctioneer to be announced.
Mrs. J. C. Kiemme has been bedridden with the grip. Chas. Lampe travels to New Orleans for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Pay go to Volga for the funeral of Byron E. Pay.
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