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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
1
A column recounts Edison era phonograph demo mishaps with a talking French doll and a deaf inventor. It shifts to 18th century Pennsylvania fishing notes, quoting Ben Scull and a 1791 frigate boarding, musing on wording like produced and the legend of historic catches.
The Fishing Company of the State in dylkill, headquartered in Philadelphia, claims to be the world’s oldest fishing club. Founded in 1732, the year of Washington’s birth, its unique structure treats itself as an estate rather than a company and blends mock governance with play.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, joined the Cook County Democracy and was named as a potential candidate for office from vice president downward. A Mitchell boom followed at the meeting as Justice Dooley urged backing him in national politics.
Dresden Jan 6 The German consul at Geneva has obtained permission to serve a writ on Crown Princess Louise as part of the divorce suit filed by the Crown Prince of Saxony.
A Tangier dispatch reports the sultan of Morocco ready to abdicate, with Mulai Mohammed widely acclaimed in Fez streets when seen. The move signals a transition authority as regional reaction notes support from local leaders.
A Jefferson City report to the Post-Dispatch states the wife of Governor Dockery died at 6 a.m. after weeks of serious illness. The governor afflicted by personal tragedy faces the announcement amid state affairs in St. Louis.
Dr. David Jayne Hill will relinquish the post of first assistant secretary of state this month to become United States minister to Switzerland. Francis B. Loomis will be promoted from Portugal to replace him. Charles Page Bryan, confirmed as minister to Switzerland, will transfer to Lisbon to fill Loomis’s duties.
Washington January 4 Senator Cub tan chairman of the committee on foreign relations attended a conference with the president concerning the Cuban reciprocity treaty. He aims to have the committee meet Wednesday to consider the measure and report to the senate soon.
Washington January 6 with under a hundred members present as Speaker Henderson began the session after a 15 day recess. D C Flanagan from New Jersey appeared to take the oath to succeed the late Salmon. Hull urged unanimous consent to consider the army general staff bill while Ri Tenn objected. Hull then moved passage under suspension of the rule.
A Michigan Beet Sugar association delegation meets with Senator Alger in Detroit on January 1 to discuss how the Cuban reciprocity treaty could affect Michigan sugar. The committee includes representatives from eighteen Michigan factories with a capitalization of 18 million dollars.
Political and military turmoil surrounds Caracas as revolutionaries press in from three columns eight miles from the city. Castro, warned of untenable position, plans a desperate stand while authorities seek to avert a broader collapse. Telegraph lines are cut and railways torn up amid reports of Allied support to the rebels.
Detroit officials approved a plan to spend fifty thousand dollars to purchase coal for sale at cost to residents. Advertisements will call for bids on anthracite stove and chestnut coal, smokeless soft coal, and ordinary soft coal in lots up to 10,600 tons.
The United States expects allied replies on Castro's demand to submit Venezuela to The Hague. A speedy protocol to end the blockade is desired as coast disturbances swell. Bowen reports Caracas unrest, escalating revolution, and Castro's mounting pressure.
Jan 6 reports indicate Britain and Germany agreed four days earlier to enforce the blockade of the Venezuelan coast despite ongoing arbitration talks. Commodore Scheder notes German forces seized many Venezuelan sailing vessels at Puerto Cabello and towed prizes to Los Roques for guard. No further Puerto Cabello developments reported.
The Philippine commission and Governor Taft report a pessimistic outlook for the islands. They note the need to purchase and distribute $15,000,000 in food for natives due to war damage to agriculture and the destruction of about 90 percent of water buffalo, key to rice cultivation. The situation risks worsening food shortages.
A public charity event hosted by Countess Karolyi drew about three thousand people. When food ran out a stampede broke out, police used sabres, and an old woman died with several others injured in the chaos.
Washington papers publish a letter from J E Johnson Jr of Bell Creek Coal Co Longdale Va asserting coal prices reflect public support for strikes. He condemns middle class suffering and calls for hard lesson urging readers to rethink rights and duties amid the coal famine.
Senator Mason of Illinois introduces a bill authorizing temporary operation of idle coal mines. It requires the attorney general to seek a federal receiver for an unoperated mine harming public rights, with the receiver serving until the court rules public necessity ends operation.
Appleton Wisconsin January 6 The Kimberly and Clark Paper company moves to withdraw shorter hours and weekend rest grants from twenty six Fox river valley mills affecting Appleton Neenah Kimberly and Niagara unions. Meetings held with Appleton and Neenah papermakers with more talks planned next Sunday. The action likely to trigger a larger strike than last winter and influence eleven other union mills.
Washington Dec 22 It is announced General Chaffee will succeed General Young as lieutenant general upon Youngs retirement Young will take over from General Miles in the army command confirmation pending at the war department
A lyrical piece from Cornhill tells of a Pisky and a gleaner bound by labor and loss. The narrator seeks solace with a mortal beloved while noting exile from fairy birthright and a vow to endure toil until love offers release. Nora Hopper echoes in the social verse.
Beatrice races to dress as Geraldine hides a guest in the flat. A loud sneeze from behind the couch alarms John Robertson Bellamy, who departs noting the odd household. Geraldine pretends Beatrice is unavailable, while Beatrice and Geraldine pivot to cover the interruption in the New York News tale.
A correspondent reports a convolvulus wrapping its tendrils around a pillar and foot, then quickly turning toward a pole set nearby. The rapid movement resembles snakes as the plant seeks support and food, challenging common observations.
An elephant has eight teeth in total two below and two above on each side. At age 14 it loses its first set and two new sets grow.
The Philadelphia Record quotes Cutting Sealskin, a furrier, noting sealskin styles change rapidly. He says cutting sealskin is an art and its cutters are highly skilled, earning expert salaries, with even small errors risking costly waste of expensive skins.
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