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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
6
An old advertisement touts consumption as a weed that thrives in weak sun and suggests early treatment with Scott's Emulsion. It recommends fresh air, rest, and ample eating, claiming steady use can lead to improvement or cure, and notes price and availability.
Proposals from Great Britain and Germany to have President Roosevelt arbitrate the Venezuela dispute have arrived in Washington. The president has not yet reviewed them and details of the terms and allied limits on arbitration remain unknown until his decision. He is expected to act quickly to avert incidents along the blockade line and push toward a peaceful settlement.
The Daily News reports nearly a billion dollars in capital forming a gas trust spanning Europe and Londons large interests. A Chicago originator and New York capital are involved with John D Rockefeller named as a potential $300 million stockholder. Major players including Anthony Brady D O Mills and A R Flower are noted as investors. Billings and Brady, key movers, plan to depart for Paris within ten days to seal the deal.
Laura Biggar was acquitted while Dr. Charles C. Hendricks and Samuel Stanton were found guilty of conspiracy to obtain the entire estate of Henry M. Bennett, a Pittsburg capitalist. The jury deliberated all night, and the court approved a verdict allowing two convictions and one acquittal.
A London dispatch reports English opinion favors President Roosevelt as arbiter in the Venezuelan arbitration. Critics cite objections from American journals but praise his character and fit for the role. The English press regards Germany with caution and supports preserving the Monroe doctrine amid European recognition.
Post Office Department reports delays in establishing rural routes despite favorable field approvals. Superintendent Machen says funds are unavailable for new extensions, with only maintenance money on hand. A pending appropriation bill includes 5 million dollars for route establishment, many in the Northwest, but cannot be used yet.
Notices posted in Connellsville coke regions announce an eight percent voluntary wage advance for 20000 Frick Coke company employees. The hike starts January 1 and covers miners coke drawers drivers cagers and laborers. The increase will raise next year’s wage bill by 1600000 and keep Frick Coke among the highest paying employers in the nation. The Frick Coke company is a subsidiary of United States Steel.
Pittsburg December 26 employees of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad have been granted a seven percent wage increase effective December 1. The railroad employs about twelve thousand men and nearly all will benefit from the raise.
Chicago reports a joint venture by New York and Chicago capitalists to build an underground railroad integrated with a new elevated line. The project carries an estimated cost of 51 to 55 million dollars. The Interborough Rapid Transit company of New York is said to lead, with eight New Yorkers and six Chicagoans named among investors.
The Pennsylvania's Chicago special achieved a record long sustained speed on Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh. It covered 131 miles from Crestline Ohio to Fort Wayne Indiana in 123 minutes, with four stone delays noted.
New York reports the American Methodist drive for a Twentieth century tank offering fund of 20 million dollars. About 19 million has been raised and a secret donor pledges the remaining amount. The gift will be formally announced at a watch meeting on New Year’s Eve at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church in Springfield Massachusetts.
Mrs. George A Graves of Ogden Utah received a 250 government check settling a 105 year old claim. The 1798 French capture of Captain Robert Patton s schooner from Gardner Maine prompted a $1850 demand filed by seven heirs.
New York on December 25 reports Thomas J. Sharkey, private detective, convicted of manslaughter in the second degree for killing banker Nicholas A. Fish on September 27, receiving a ten year prison term.
Chicago December 25 A jury found policeman Patrick Mahoney guilty of burglary in Judge McEwen's court for the Hagemann jewelry store heist which yielded ten thousand dollars with seven thousand recovered. Co defendant Daniel Gurran was acquitted while James Clark and an accomplice had previous penitentiary terms. Clark's testimony led to Gurran's arrest and implicated Mahoney as standing guard in uniform during the loot.
In Middletown New York twelve year old Rudolf Romse dies after a prank by classmate John Houston. The pair collided with a schoolhouse corner when the sled veered and Romse suffered internal hemorrhage from the impact.
Bradford Pennsylvania Dec 25 Mrs Edward Burdick shot John Ryan dead in defense of her honor at Olivedale hamlet near here Ryan entered the house during her husband s absence She drew a pistol from a drawer held it under her apron and fired when he attacked killing him instantly A coroner s jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide Ryan a laborer employed locally had been drinking heavily for several ae
Benton Harbor Michigan on December 25 Secretary Morton said Graham & Morton Transportation Co reorganized under Indiana law. The entire fleet of boats was purchased by J H Graham and the company real estate has moved to the Crawford estate.
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