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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
7
Westbound and eastbound trains listed with numbers, times, and day patterns. Includes connections at Sioux Valley Junction to Watertown and Redfield. H. L. H. Jones, agent, annotates routes and exceptions for Sundays and weekdays.
Washington dispatch reports pressure in Congress to halt Colombia canal negotiations and push toward Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Senate's Morgan and House's Hepburn plan resolutions directing the President to terminate Colombia talks and begin construction with the Nicaragua route, aiming to force terms.
Washington Jan. 2 Secretary Wilson said the agriculture department will soon eradicate cattle diseases including scab in sheep the blackleg in calves and tuberculosis in cattle. He praised the cattle health record and noted farmers are prospering with high prices and new access to markets through scientific farming and rural free delivery.
United States Steel plans a double circular to stockholders and employees announcing an employee stock ownership scheme. From 1902 earnings at least 2 million dollars will be set aside to buy 25,000 shares of preferred stock offered to employees in January at 82.50 dollars per share. The plan’s authorship is credited to George W. Perkins.
Washington January 2 President Roosevelts New Year's reception ranked among the most brilliant social events of the capital. Ambassadors cabinet officers Supreme Court members and military officers were greeted first with citizens admitted starting at 1 o'clock. The lines moved slowly through the White House with all ages colors and stations receiving cordial welcomes from the president and Mrs Roosevelt.
New York reports Captain Piper claims gamblers have merged interests and will spend up to 1 million dollars to remove District Attorney Jerome. Jerome, replying, says odds are long but city funds for emergency work may yet be misused if not all green goods.
The ailing plan from President Castro would have arbitration handled by a U S ally instead of The Hague. Roosevelt declined to arbitrate and, given precedent, the American executive would likely not endorse Castro's alternative. The original Hague reference remains the probable path unless Castro presses his plan.
Houston firemen say they will cease work for current wages immediately but stay on duty for forty eight hours at their own expense. The force of seventy three including officers organized a union and demanded higher pay. A special council session will be held to weigh the dispute.
The 1902 port of New York returns show a material gain in overall business compared with 1901. Duties collected rose by about 18 million dollars. Imports rose about 28 million, while domestic exports fell about 24 million. Gold and silver imports dropped about 9 million, and domestic precious metal exports fell about 36 million.
Result of a crash between Secretary Iddings of the United States embassy carriage and an electric street car. Iddings suffered a dislocated shoulder, bruised legs, and shock but is not believed to be seriously hurt. The coachman was slightly injured and the carriage smashed. Recovery expected in about six weeks.
In Drenovo, Monastir district, a clash left fifteen Turkish soldiers dead or wounded. The Turkish commander was among the dead. Bulgarians, barricaded in a house, suffered losses but survivors escaped.
New Orleans January 3 reports the New Orleans and San Francisco railroad chartered with capital stock of 5 000 000 Local capitalists join officials of the St Louis and San Francisco road to build a line from New Orleans via Arkansas to Chicago.
Governor B B Odell Jr begins a second term in Albany in a ceremony noted for its brilliance. Distinguished visitors and a large national guard presence marked the event with crowds across the state witnessing the inauguration.
Combined squadron reassembled at Culebra with friendly receptions at West Indian ports. The fleet conducts ongoing tactical exercises with marine and torpedo flotillas in special drills including a night attack. E Bradley, a coal passer, drowned in the Newark steam cutter sinking after colliding with a torpedo boat.
The cabinet decided to permanently close the Indianola Mississippi post office. Postmaster Minnie M Cox who is colord resigned under compulsion a few days ago and the office has been closed since.
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