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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
7
A joking student in Notre Dame Indiana was killed when a planned mimic holdup went wrong. Louis Roquela of Colombia Central America and other pupils watched as the intended victim drew a revolver and shot Bagby who died within minutes. Roquela is prostrated by the tragedy.
A federal grand jury indicted Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad first vice president Darius Miller and foreign freight agent C G Burnham on granting rebates to United States Steel Products of New York, a subsidiary of United States Steel. The rebates covered shipments from six cities to Vancouver B C, totalling twenty six offenses.
Hayfield Minnesota January 1 village marshal Ole Habey was killed by burglars while they ransacked Bellan Bros general store. He was shot through the front door and died after dragging himself across the street. Footprints show more than one burglar, who escaped via the back door and railroad yards. no clue yet.
A dispatch from Bandon Oregon reports the three masted schooner Advance is on the rocks at the north side of the Coquille river mouth and will likely break up. The crew remains unrescued and in grave danger.
Andrew Carnegie will spend the winter at Dungeness in Cumberland County Georgia the home of his sister in law Mrs Lucy Carnegie The dispatch to the Tribune from Pittsburgh says he will write his autobiography under Southern skies and during his stay in Georgia
Chicago markets report declines and gains across grains and livestock. Wheat futures for December and May show slight shifts while corn oats and flax prices vary. Butter dairies eggs and poultry quotes seen with small changes for nearby contracts.
The legislative insurance investigating committee completes its four month inquiry into life insurance methods. The report promises startling exposures from the Equitable Life Assurance Society revealing graft schemes and vast sums moved for private profit. Actuary Joel G. Van Diee testified detailing past management pressure to inflate dividends and the involved officials.
New York January 1 Charles E Hughes said a letter from David B Hill former governor and U S senator protested closing the insurance investigation hearings before his testimony on a retainer from Equitable Life Assurance could be taken Hill said he is too ill to testify now but could be heard in a week Chairman Armstrong implied Hill is not at fault and the committee must close the inquiry without his testimony
Cape Haytien reports the Dominican cruiser Independencia heading toward Monte Cristi amid rival loyalties to Morale s and Caceres. General Rodriguez fortifies San Lorenzo de Guayaubin as Morales supporters rally, while U S. interest and Puerto Plata Monte Cristi telegraph links falter.
John Sievers, a five term inmate from Anamosa now jailed in Clinton Iowa, was arrested on January 1 on charges of robbing three Clinton business houses. He had returned from prison less than two weeks earlier.
Paris report states Princess Louise Saxe-Coburg Gotha and Prince Phillipe reach a separation pact. Alimony set at 221000 dollars annually plus one million in installments. Leopold guarantees a 10000 dollar annuity. Princess to surrender documents used as evidence. divorce sought on grounds of temper incompetence.
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is touted as a non alcoholic nervine for women’s weaknesses. The ad claims it treats displacements, irregular periods, and related nervous symptoms, with free medical advice by letter from Dr. Pierce and a money saving offer for patients.
Judge Fasnes en Conti tionality of Statute decides the Wisconsin anti-pass law is legal and denies arrest of judgment in a case against a Wisconsin Central Railway attorney. The defendant, also a notary public, received company transportation as part of his pay while holding office under state law. The statute forbids transportation not purchased at return rates for officeholders unless in company business.
Houston dated item reports editor O F McCannley of the Cameron Herald slain in his Cameron Texas office. Wirt Tyrr, an employee, is accused of cutting McCannley's throat from ear to ear with a pocketknife over alleged private matters.
Fire destroyed the Beresford lighting plant leaving the city without any public lighting. Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein, the German minister at Peking, has been appointed ambassador of Germany at Tokio.
Alfonso Homeara recounts his six month old boy’s eczema spreading over the body. After visiting multiple doctors with no relief the child’s sores covered the face and mouth with crusts, causing bleeding and eye symptoms before seeking Cuticura remedies.
Danville Illinois January report says Charles H. Smith of the Two Johns company died from a Wednesday shooting by C. F. Cooper a New York theatrical manager in Smiths room at the Saratoga hotel over attention to Cooper s wife also of the Two Johns company. After the inquest Coroner Speakman held Cooper without bond.
The manifesto drafted by John E Redmond and issued by the United Irish League of Great Britain urges Irish voters in Britain to help discomfit the Unionists. It says support labor candidates on home rule, otherwise back Liberals, with Roseberyites excluded from that group and special guidance for constituencies with Unionist vs Roseberyite choices.
Chicago reports Dr Oliver B Hart sentenced to forty five years in prison for the murder of Irene Klokow ten year old girl in Rogers Park last October The defense argued mental immaturity and lack of full responsibility with doctors testifying he had the mind of a twelve year old The verdict followed a trial and the case drew on the testimony of medical experts.
St Paul market prices show cattle ranges from good to choice steers $4.50 to $5.50 with cows and heifers $3.00 to $4.25 and yearlings $3.00 to $5.50. Hogs sell from $4.90 to $5.10. sheep include yearling wethers $5.60 to $6.50 and good to choice lambs $6.50 to $6.76.
A notice To the people of Huron and vicinity states the writer remains in the undertaking business and is prepared to provide services. The message emphasizes continued availability for funeral and related arrangements in the local community.
Henriettta Texas resident reports her brother was dying with malaria and jaundice until Electric Bitters saved his life. The product is sold at Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents with a guaranteed effect.
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