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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
1
The commissioner of the general office resigns unexpectedly. Willem Isharts succeeds January 1 as assistant fissioner while two subordinate officials face charges of irregularities. The change may occur January 15 after officials answer the allegations.
The three American squadrons in the Caribbean reassemble at Culebra for final maneuvers starting January 2. They will conduct tactical evolutions and drills under Admiral Dewey, then separate after about two weeks to resume their stations. Admiral Cogman with a division of the North Atlantic squadron stays in West Indian waters.
In City Mexico a directors meeting ratified a contract with the Hamburg-Ameri ship line. The line will extend service to Port Orient, with traffic close to the Orient terminus on the coast. The new line is due to be completed by the Pacific coast expansion. George elected vice president of the company.
Robert B. Armstrong private secretary to the secretary of the treasury will become assistant secretary of the treasury when Congress reconvenes to replace General Spaulding. Armstrong from Illinois, 29 years old, will head the customs branch and enjoys full treasury support. A separate note mentions a papal marriage annulment scandal with the pope sending a letter to the Austrian emperor.
Washington reports that critics of U S pursuit of Venezuela arbitration are answered by Article 27 of The Hague convention noting signatories may summon the Permanent Court. U S delegates opposed the paragraph to protect Monroe Doctrine but agreed to reserve the right to handle American affairs. Castre's reply to the allied arbitration plan has not arrived.
A strong earthquake struck Andijan at about 10 PM Saturday, causing renewed disruption on the Andijan railroad. Passenger service, previously halted by the prior quake, has now been restored.
United States Minister in Seoul presses Korean government to discharge liabilities for the Seoul waterworks and electric street railways built by an Atlantic coast firm. If Korea cannot pay, the properties should be handed to the American firm under US management to yield profits.
Rome advices say the petition to dissolve the crown princess of Saxony’s marriage has not reached the Vatican and would be refused if submitted. The World reports details from Rome on the status and potential outcome of the request.
Washington December 31 The cabinet had a brief meeting lasting under an hour with Secretary Shaw absent in New York. The president and advisers welcomed the year’s end with hopeful notes for 1902 and discussed the Venezuelan question awaiting Castro’s arbitration reply. Moody and Payne raised department matters with no announcements made. Land office issues were also reviewed.
Harry King and Fred P. Metzger of the draughtsman division of the General Land Office deny charges of conduct detrimental to government interests. Each submits separate answers denying specifics while admitting some facts, contending no infraction of law or regulations occurred.
St Paul reports architect Leo H Pleins is drafting plans to remodel Fort Snelling in Dakota. He aims to overhaul the fort’s appearance by modernizing the stone barracks and guard house.
Chicago dispatch reports J. P. Morgan & Co. will announce a merger of the Erie Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads with the New Jersey Central in 1901. The plan pools stocks to form a holding company with a single treasury and a president named by Morgan, likely William Underwood of the Erie. Four lines remain distinct in management though united financially. In Morocco Fez faces water cutoff after an aqueduct destruction as rebels threaten the sultanate and Britain and France seek status quo assurances from Spain.
Philadelphia December 31 attorneys for coal companies and nonunion miners met at the Continental hotel to outline conduct before the strike commission. Present were Simon P. Wolverton H T Newcomb A H McClintock Major Everett Warren Ira H Burns and John T Lenahan. The commission will convene next Tuesday with Continental Hotel serving as its headquarters.
The Hamburg chamber of commerce notes persistent economic gloom in Germany and condemns agrarian protectionism. It says future treaty uncertainty worsens the outlook and urges the German press to avoid attacks on Great Britain while modeling Britain’s economy, including its colonies.
Omaha reports Frisco will extend north to Minneapolis and St. Paul and south to New Orleans. EB F Serviss, the road’s Western agent, says terminal grounds in New Orleans are secured. A Chicago to Minneapolis line via the Chicago and Eastern Illinois is arranged with construction to start in spring.
Tangier dispatch reports scarcity of food and near shutdown of communications in the interior. The prefect? minister is said to be twenty miles from Fez as authorities advise foreigners to move toward the coast for safety and supplies.
A Times dispatch from Tangier dated December 29 reports a Fez courier indicating Christians in Tangier are safe with missionary women at the British consulate. The night attack on the camp left 2,600 of the sultan's troops killed. Rumor says French aid rebels, but the correspondent says anti Christian unrest threatens France in Algeria. Tangier remains tranquil and free of disturbances.
Marion Indiana December 31 William Fogleson eighteen shot and killed Oliver Miller twenty five during a Western drama rehearsal at Reese Opera House Witnesses include six company members and Miss May Fogleson William’s sister. She reports no blanks were used and the gun was loaded by their nine year old brother who found the revolver in an overcoat.
Paris reports ongoing public attention as Justice Minister Valle reveals a 3000 payment to Spanish police aiding arrests in the famous safe frauds. A 5000 reward awaits payment amid delays. Prosecution not yet begun. Humberts decline to name lawyers. Court has appointed Maitre Chenu as their advocate.
St. Paul dispatch reports Joseph Webber a Indiana farmer near Fort Wayne leaped from a Great Northern train at Clearwater Junction while it traveled forty five miles an hour. He landed in deep snow and escaped without injury.
Reports from Peking indicate officials have notified missionaries in the Sianfu region to be ready to evacuate if needed. The advisory urges women and children to be sent to safety points.
Washington reports that Minister Bowen will represent Venezuela in crafting the protocol for submitting foreign claims to the Hague tribunal. President Castro's arrival in Caracas and Bowen's reassignment delay the commission's assembling until Bowen arrives from Caracas.
Caracas reports deny a United States circulating rumor that British marines have landed at La Guayra. Commodore Montgomery says no landing occurred and British policy toward Venezuela remains unchanged. Dutch steamer Prinz Willem V arrives for port call. German school ship Charlotte also arrives. British cruiser Tribune captures another schooner and sloop.
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary von Richthofen awaits President Castro’s reply to a proposal to submit the Venezuela dispute to The Hague tribunal with reservations. If Castro rejects the reservations, officials say arbitration will still yield a settlement, though details on tribunal personnel and blockade timing remain to be settled.
Articles filed with the New Jersey secretary of state reveal Morris & Co launches a meat packing business with 3 million dollars in common stock at 400 dollars a share. Founders include Albert Obdyke Hewell Lyon Thomas J Curran Philip Bromberg John V Smith all of Jersey City. The board may appoint an executive committee with full powers and stockholders may inspect books under certain conditions. Principal incorporators are members of Nelson Morris & Co Chicago.
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