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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
2
Government forces crush a sprawling uprising near Moscow with arrests and shelling. Governor General Doubassoff cites troop shortages and swift reinforcements from Warsaw and St. Petersburg as delaying the revolt. Courland reinforcements arrive while Lettish leaders remain unfazed as rail service devolves into chaos.
Riga expects General Count Sollogub with a large force to arrive Wednesday during martial law. Reports say he may issue a proclamation threatening court martial and exile for violators as troops pursue revolutionary bands from Dvalk and Dvinsk. The Letfish portion of the Rotic provinces remains quieter with no recent outbreaks.
In Moscow the December uprising collapses with the revolutionaries hoisting white flags and surrendering. Troops occupy the Presna tenement district after last stand by a guard of the revolutionary committee. Many fled or attempted to blend in as citizens during the night.
Odessa reports the governor general orders residents to stay indoors and lock doors as authorities assess a potential security risk. The directive aims to keep civilians safe while officials coordinate responses and monitor developments.
In New York the Typographical Union No 6 launched a citywide strike halting all type setting unless eight hours and current wages are adopted. Philadelphia reports 24 firms signed an eight-hour day though Typothetae members refuse. Washington observes a shift in enforcement due to a joint agreement effective January 4. Providence sees a strike by about forty compositors over the eight-hour demand, affecting major shops.
Minneapolis, Jan 2. Stella Brennan is found guilty of murder in the second degree in the death of her stepdaughter Elizabeth. The jury rejected first degree murder and could impose life imprisonment as the maximum sentence. Brennan wept upon hearing the verdict.
Frank Steunenberg a former Idaho governor was killed at his Caldwell home when a dynamite bomb exploded at his front gate as he entered. A Caldwell man was arrested and officers suspect a member of the Coeur d Alene miners dynamiters inner circle, whom Steunenberg aggressively prosecuted in 1899. Steunenberg served as governor from 1897 to 1901, was born in Iowa, and had lived in Idaho since 1887.
San Francisco January 2 reports that Frank Phiscator a wealthy Alaskan miner and Klondike pioneer ended his life in his hotel apartment by cutting his throat. He helped settle Forty Mile Dawson and Bonanza Creek claims. Phiscator, a Michigan native, built the first home in Dawson.
Grand Rapids reports that Frank Phiscator, the Alaskan miner who died in San Francisco, was a well known figure in Berrysen county. He regularly visited Baroda and funded his parents with a fine home and comforts.
Carrie Nation smashed a saloon named after her in Houston using a hatchet and stones. Police declined to arrest her without a complaint from the proprietor, which was not filed.
Loss from the Brockton fire on January 2 is estimated near $300000. The City theater section survived, but the auditorium suffered heavy water damage from firefighting efforts.
Lake Geneva Wisconsin January 2 Lewis Erbe shot and killed his wife Sarah Erbe and then shot himself dying instantly The couple had been having domestic troubles over the attentions of another married man to Mrs Erbe and the double tragedy followed.
Officials report the resignation of the New York Life president was reluctantly accepted amid leadership changes. The move triggers questions about future strategy and governance.
John A. McCall resigned the presidency of New York Life Insurance Co citing long struggle with misrepresentation and distortion of his actions by newspapers. He plans a long rest possibly in Europe and may name a successor among trustees, with John Claflin a possible but not certain choice. Mayor McClellan begins a new four year term pledging a clean efficient government and strict appointments. He plans to retire from public office after six years if civic progress continues.
New York January 2 A committee report to the legislature recommends treating the contribution as part of the officers as a first step. It also urges a bill mandating full publicity by companies about payments made for supervising legislation. A radical overhaul of state insurance department laws is proposed though specifics are not yet fixed.
Lieutenant Governor James O. Davidson was sworn in at noon as governor to serve the unexpired term of Governor Robert M. La Follette. La Follette leaves for Washington to take a Senate seat. Chief Justice J B Cassaday administered the oath and the afternoon was devoted to the inaugural reception.
Fire torched a four story brick factory at Fort and Fourth streets in Detroit causing about 100000 dollars in damage. The Cowie estate ownership of the building is valued at 20000 dollars with the remainder split between Seely Manufacturing and Wolverine Leather Specialty. Insurance covers part of the loss.
Bay City officials announced the local American Shipbuilding plant destroyed by fire Saturday night will be rebuilt and back in operation within thirty days. Revised loss estimates place the damage at 100000 dollars.
Walter Wellman, Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record-Herald, is tasked to build an airship and report progress by wireless and cables. Alberto Santos-Dumont of Paris joins as airship designer and pilot for the voyage toward the North Pole.
The first bloodshed in the carriage drivers strike against undertakers occurred when Paul Joseph, a driver, was fatally shot by Clarence Enos, a nonunion man. Enos, driving for undertakers resisting the strike, fired into a crowd after being attacked by strikers and sympathizers as he unloaded a funeral load.
Otto Trapp twelve, of Sanborn Minnesota, was accidentally killed while rabbit hunting with two older brothers. A gun discharged and the contents struck him in the head, murder died an hour later.
A collision between two military trains near Sna menka and Dnieperovsk in the Elizabethgrad region killed twenty soldiers. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as authorities investigated the cause of the crash.
Mrs Fanny Field Andrews daughter of Cyrus W Field is dead in Richmond England. Hugh McNeilson longtime Queensland leader and former premier is dead born 1835. Miss Helen H Fleet head of pneumia at Poughkeepsie Infirmary. Ohio legislature convenes with governor's message after organization. John Ellis ex banker Beatrice Neb ex county treasurer Gage county commits suicide with carbolic acid. Miss Barbara Toxer shoots and kills F C Clayton Oklahoma City claims self defense. Receptions held at Manila by General Corbin Acting Governor Ide Bryan present Aguinaldo and ex insurgent officers. Tannehill kills Borden wounds Hopwood in Belleville Alabama riot. Frank Bonner baseball player dies Kansas City from blood poisoning after quinsy.
A cable dispatch from Puerto Plata reports the gunboat Independencia under Captain Catrain demanding surrender within 24 hours or the town will be bombarded. The U S consul says American ships will evacuate women and children for protection while Nashville and Scorpion enter the harbor. Negotiations hint that fighting may be moved outside the town.
In San Domingo a special session considers treason charges against fugitive President Morales. The gunboat Presidente departs with weapons and $8,000, declared a rebel. Morales, backed by revolutionary groups, is pursued by government forces in the mountains. the American gunboat Dubuque remains as the sole warship.
In Appleton on January 2 a runaway horse on John Street Bridge plunged the cutter through a railing and into the canal. Peter Dietzen, his nine year old daughter, and possibly two other relatives died or were fatally injured as they were washed under ice. Rescue workers saved Mathilda Dietzen and Mary Nabbefeldt. The horse died from a broken neck.
Henry W. Lamberton a Winona pioneer banker and one of the early capitol commissioners died of diabetes and complications after years of illness. Born in Carlisle Pennsylvania seventy five years ago next March he moved to Winona in 1857 and built a vast estate.
Peoria Illinois January 2 The defalcations of N C Dougherty grow larger daily Authorities now say three year theft totals reach $300000 and seven year total above $600000 with a strong chance the eighteen years of incumbency will exceed $1000000
The funeral for Charles T. Yerkes, the prominent promoter, was held at his home in New York with a Quaker minister officiating. Attended only by family and close friends, the service was simple before the body was laid in the Yerkes Mausoleum at Greenwood Cemetery.
A reader testimonial from Oaklancon Indiana cites his wife’s battle with consumption and states three doctors gave up. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds she recovered and is now well. The ad claims the medicine kills germs. One dose relieves. Guaranteed at 50c and 1.00 by H Wheeler druggist. Trial bottle free.
Be a On the Keystone Express, the ever popular low-fare train of the Pennsylvania Lines, which leaves Chicago daily at 10 05 a m arriving New York 3 o clock the next afternoon. Coaches and sleepers Chicago to New York. In order to avail yourself of these low rates be careful to ask for tickets over the Pan Handle Route. Your home agent sells them. G L Thomson traveling passenger agent Pennsylvania Lines 134 K Sixth street St Paul Minn will be pleased to give you full particulars.
Harriet Howard of New York describes years of Salt Rheum and eczema cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The salve is promoted as a quick healer for cuts burns and sores and advertised for 25 cents at Wheelers drug store.
From my place Sunday afternoon three cows disappeared a red one a white one and a brindle. A reward is offered for their return. Notify at my home on First Street or leave word at HuRontre office Maggie Teuber.
Nothing is more in demand than a medicine meeting modern needs for a blood and system cleanser. Dr King’s New Life Pills are promoted as the cure for stomach and liver troubles. Available at Wheeler’s drug store, 25c guaranteed.
Over four weeks considerable property damage occurred at the fair grounds with ten trees valued at twenty dollars, one door and lock worth five dollars, cattle barn glass fifteen dollars, and windows five dollars. Suspects are believed to be boys and would face strict consequences if caught.
An advertisement claims that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aids digestion when the stomach is off. It asserts the product digests foods and helps assimilate them into tissue building blood, relieving sour stomach belching heartburn and other indigestion symptoms. Sold by Holland Wheeler and C. H. Longstaff.
Rev. E. H. Edson travels to Pierre to conduct services at the Episcopal church there on Sunday. In the absence of the rector, Mr. Kippax will lead the service in this city on Sunday.
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a remedy to relieve indigestion belching sour stomach heartburn and similar symptoms. It claims to help digestive organs convert foods into rich red blood and strength. Sold by Holland Wheeler and Longstaff.
The Keeney Opera Company has delighted crowds with each visit, delivering packed houses and strong success that drew praise from our city. Performances were well received and the ensemble’s repeat visits confirmed their popularity.
The soothing salve claims rapid comfort for piles sores cuts and boils. It purports to draw out inflammation reduce swelling act as a rubefacient and promote natural healing by circulating blood to diseased parts as described by the advertisement.
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