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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
A devastating fire at the Rhoades Opera House in Boyertown Pennsylvania kills many and injures 75 as panicked patrons rush for exits. The blaze spreads rapidly and flames trap people on stairs and in the main hall with some leaping from windows.
The Pittstown fire chief says the disaster began when a hose to the light tank slipped loose causing a hiss. The tank did not explode until after flames reached it, with total losses around 75000 dollars.
Fragmentary note states Americans will depart Cuba by February 1 1909 with the aim of handing over administration of the island to a new government within one year. The garbled text references Congress and a formal transfer plan but lacks clear details or names.
A report notes that individuals are missing and it is feared they have been lost. Details are scarce and authorities are investigating indications of their possible disappearance.
A note indicates a large gathering with discussions planned on numerous topics of interest to dealers and manufacturers alike. The agenda suggests broad coverage of industry issues and trends.
Winona Minn man testifies that Harry Thaw acted irrationally as far back as 1886. Doctors including Dr Deemar and Dr Foster describe Thaw and relatives as mentally troubled with maniacal symptoms. The defense faces sustained objections by District Attorney Jerome over entries from hospital records and confidential testimony.
Following the action of White Star and Cunard, representatives of Allan, Dominion and Canadian Pacific Steamship companies met in Montreal and decided to reduce eastward fares in second cabin and steerage to Liverpool and Scandinavian ports.
Colonel Goethals chief engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission testified to the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce about Gatun dam progress and Panama construction. He said no fixed construction method for Gatun dam had been adopted and after visiting the Wachusett dam he was not surprised. He estimated Culebra Cut excavation would finish in four to five years.
Reports say Wisconsin Central has passed into control of J Pierpont Morgan associates tied to United States Steel. The line would transport iron ore from Head of the Lakes to Gary Indiana where steel mills are rising, enabling year round Great Lakes ore traffic.
Chicago January 15 all work halted on the Independent Brewing company buildings as union mechanics were dismissed for refusing to follow trades rules. A strike began after nonunion pipe was installed by a steam fitter not in keeping with the Associated Building Trades guidelines.
Tokio reports finance minister Yoshiro Sakatani and communications minister Isaburo Yamagata have resigned and were accepted. Prime Minister Marquis Saionji’s resignation was refused. Masahias Matsura will hold finance and Kehara the interior portfolios amid unsettled factors.
A Indiana woman, claiming inheritance of $60,000, hosted a grand theater outing at the Palmer House with hotel staff, then treated them to a ten course dinner labeled an automobile ride and returned to a friend’s home. she has ties to La Porte, Indiana.
President Roosevelt schedules a January 27 meeting with a committee of vice presidents from major railroads including Northwestern and Illinois to discuss issues impacting national operations. The discussions will cover the repeal of agreements and seek under supervision by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Edwin Walser of the United Press has filed a $50,000 libel suit against Seton & Co publishers of Magazine alleging an article about him contains defaming statements. The case was brought in New York on January 15.
Paris report says fourteen youths perished when thin ice on the Bois de Boulogne lake broke during a skating outing. Rescue attempts by bystanders and authorities followed the collapse and continued as weather hindered recovery.
A man was sentenced to ten days in jail and a $100 fine after being found guilty of securing Toledo State Senator Austin’s certificate to practice law in the state without proper examination.
In St Paul on January 15 the government move to dismiss against the Wood brothers and others, alleged officers of the Wisconsin Grain and Stock Co, halted when Judge Page Morris dismissed the suit on motion by U S District Attorney Haupt. Affidavits claim jurors were approached by Sherman Smith and others, with six jurors named as contacted, and a $5,000 bond set for each cited party to show cause.
Mrs Julia Ann O Grady, arrested last fall for the murder of her husband John O Grady near Sioux Falls, is released after State's Attorney Orr moves to dismiss the charge. Judge Jongeso orders dismissal and frees the heavy bond holder.
Detective I Morgan ordered calm as smoke filled the theater causing a near stampede. A waiter in the restaurant beneath started a small fire with a match. no damage occurred and the play resumed after evacuations.
Eight hundred unemployed men in ragged clothes trudged through snow to St. Louis City Hall on January 15 seeking Mayor Wells for help in finding work. The crowd faced bitter conditions as they waited for relief or job prospects.
In Chisholm Minnesota on January 15 Dillas Matson aged forty was murdered as he slept his wife sleeping beside him says she heard no sound and learned of the crime only when she woke. The case remains under investigation with few details available.
A woman discovers a crime scene with a corpse still buried in the man’s head. Several suspects are under arrest as investigators probe jealousy as the motive. The case remains under police scrutiny with ongoing inquiries.
Chicago officials report a peak in teacher shortages forcing dismissal of 3,000 pupils in 73 rooms mainly in elementary schools, as city schools struggle to fill teaching posts.
George 8 8 Loftus of St Paul and Senator La Follette filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition seeking a 25 percent cut in lower berth rates of the Pullman company and set upper berths at half that rate for all interstate business. The Shippers' Association backs the effort. past hearings with Pullman failed to produce books or answers, prompting this renewed inquiry. The petition claims Pullman has $28 invested and a high earnings rate with surplus, and that each car pays for itself in about two years.
Chicago theater introduces girl ushers at the International Theater. The new service began with female staff guiding patrons and assisting in theater operations during performances.
In Berlin on January 15 the Reichstag debated the high discount rate charged by the Imperial Bank. Count von Kanitz, a Conservative, linked the rate to the president's threats against trusts and urged America to act sooner to curb them.
Minneapolis market notes January 14 show May wheat at 1.11 and July at 1.114 percent 1.11. On track No 1 hard at 1.12 percent and No 2 Northern around 1.08. Northern bids quoted at 1.04 and 1.06 for various grades.
St Paul market figures show cattle ranging from 3.25 to 5.75 for fair to good grades with steers and cows. Hogs traded around 4.15 to 4.30. Sheep and lambs listed from 4.75 to 5.25 for sheep and 6.50 to 6.85 for lambs.
In Duluth on January 14 wheat was listed to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.09 and No 1 Northern at 1.08, No 2 era at 1.05, May at 1.11 and ne 11. In store prices showed No 1 Northern at 1.07 and No 2 Northern at 1.04 with May at 1.18 and July at 1.205.
Chicago market listings show cattle prices for various classes such as cows and heifers at 3.69 to 3.75, stockers and feeders around 2.25, hogs at 4.10 to 4.40 with mixes and heavies near 4.15, and sheep with yearlings at 3.00 and lambs at 5.60.
Wheat futures closed near 91.04 for May and 99 cents for July with September at 95. Corn bids showed May 60 to July 59 and beyond 54 and 46 cents with old 4T cents. San Francisco creamery prices noted at 13.10 dollars.
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