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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
5
Kingston Jamaica was struck by a major quake at 3 30 pm Monday causing widespread destruction. Fire followed the quake destroying homes churches offices and much of the business district with about 400 killed and thousands affected.
Cablegram from a press representative to Sir Alfred Jones and his party describes fires breaking out, looting of rum shops, and an initial estimate of 500 killed. It notes bizarre scenes and five invalid soldiers burned to death in the military hospital.
Reports from London and Bull Bay cables indicate a grave earthquake aftermath extending miles from Kingston. Early death counts were exaggerated. hospital data show forty soldiers killed at Visitation, with scattered fatalities among Baroyean residents and limited white casualties, while total property loss remains undetermined.
Fragmentary dispatch describes a devastating earthquake followed by a city fire. Destruction is widespread with heavy losses feared. hotels are said to be safe and government communications are limited. Port Antonio reportedly avoided major damage.
Report from Tiago Cuba dated January 17 notes Kingston faces dire conditions with closed shipping and a growing famine. Authorities describe a need for provisions to ease widespread misery and pestilence.
Kingston endures a severe aftershock followed by a large fire confined to about one sixteenth of the town. The camp hospital reports thirty colored soldiers killed and hundreds injured as the Myrtle Bank Hotel and cable office burn. Port Kingston harbor holds uninjured conference delegates and Sir Alfred Jones expedition members.
Manila reports a typhoon on January 10 swept Leyte and Samar. One hundred lives were lost on Leyte. Barracks and officers' quarters on Samar's east coast were destroyed. No property damage estimate yet. Shipping undamaged. Communication with Leyte and Samar cut off for six days.
Cincinnati reports serious flood outlook with the river rising along 400 miles from Point Pleasant to Cincinnati. Point Pleasant measured five feet over danger, Cincinnati 51.7 feet, and officials warn of a potential fifty six foot crest crippling bottom areas. Globe Soap plant closed, 250 workers affected as water covers cellars downtown.
Evansville Indiana reports that the new channel carved by high water in the Ohio River could become permanent altering the river’s path. If the change stands Evansville could be left dry while waterworks face threats from the altered flow and new shipping routes.
Train No 84 known as the Florida limited crashed after an open switch near Raleigh North Carolina. Passengers survived with no serious injuries though a fire destroyed the baggage car dining car and two Pullman sleepers. Five men were seen hiding near the scene and fresh cuts on the switch lock indicate deliberate damage.
A major blaze in Fargo on Broadway damaged Bristol & Sweet wholesale harness house causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The fire likely started from the furnace and blocked roads delayed 20000 dollars worth of goods ready for shipment.
In a Senate dispute over executive support, Senator Carmack of Tennessee rejects claims that the president personally solicited his backing. He emphasizes his admiration for the secretary of war, denies bias for the president, and asserts he judges actions without passion or prejudice.
Great Falls, Jan 17. William H. Molden a Postal Telegraph operator was arrested on a charge of sending false messages after netting 1950 from bets on Oakland and Ascot races. The poolroom claims he participated in a wire tapping scheme and he says he bet for a stranger who paid him 100 dollars. He could not identify the man.
The House resumed work on the fortifications appropriation bill and defeated Keifer Ohio’s amendment to fund $100,000 for Hawaiian coast batteries. The bill passed with $5,411,883 allocated, $357,890 above the previous session.
In St Petersburg on January 17 the government faced consternation as it learned the assassin of General von der Launitz, former police prefect, was the son of a well known aristocrat and a prominent personage.
Twenty two cars of an Omaha freight train derailed near Augusta Wisconsin at 1 a.m. Roadmaster Daniel Keefe of Altoona was struck between two cars and killed instantly while working with a wrecking crew.
Opponents charge trickery as the House committee passes a substitute subsidy measure by an 8 to 7 vote. Replacements included Littauer for Flack, with $3.5 million sought for seven steamship lines to South America and the Orient. McDermott’s seat remained vacant to ensure a subsidy‑advocate quorum. The panel adjourned early to meet in session.
Secretary Metcalf directed Admiral Evans at Guantanamo to dispatch one or more American warships to Jamaica as he deems advisable. The request came through the secretary of state to bolster authorities in the Caribbean region.
The senate receives a select committee report criticising Secretary Hitchcock for illegal withdrawal of land for the forest reserve. It urges sale of coal land surfaces while mineral rights remain indefinitely held and calls for removing restrictions on surplus Indian lands but not on homesteads.
Manuel Silveira, once Havana representative for J. M. Ceballos & Co., is active in Venezuela. He reportedly bought a large Guayana ranch with 15000 cattle, installed refrigerating plants in Puerto Cabello to ship meat to England and the United States, promotes the San Bernardino coffee plantation, and may receive a high government post in Caracas.
Five trainmen were killed when a Philadelphia and Reading railroad freight engine boiler exploded at Bridgeport, near Norristown Pennsylvania. The blast, attributed to low water, hurled the rear boiler section 150 yards. brakeman Roy Schecter was killed instantly. The other four men died from shock and scalding.
In a joint assembly on January 17 the legislature tallied 41 for Colt 38 for Wetmore 30 for Senator Wetmore and 1 for ex Governor Utter. A majority required was 56 votes.
Charleston West Virginia on January 17 reports landslides along the Elk river have ruptured gas mains. The city faces a gas shortage of about three days, with industry paralyzed, streetcars and newspapers halted, and residents hungry and cold. Printing stoppage may force the legislature to adjourn.
London dispatches from the colonial office create uncertainty over Sir James Ferguson with relatives claiming two cables indicate his death while officials say the messages do not confirm it and remain inconclusive.
The president heard the National Reciprocal Demurrage convention appeal for federal legislation to authorize reciprocal demurrage to relieve railroad car shortages. Victor H. Beckman led the Chicago meeting with Inter‑state Commerce Commission head Knapp attending. The lumber trade, a major rail revenue source, would gain from improved transport and carriers rights. The president pledged to revisit the proposal with the commission in future meetings.
The tenth annual Unit Mine Workers of America convention convened in Indianapolis with about 750 delegates from bituminous and anthracite districts. President John Mitchell urged reestablishment of the interstate agreement and talks with operators. Governor Hanly and Mayor Bookwalter welcomed attendees. About half the unions had not paid the extra 50 cent weekly strike assessment.
Stockholm January 17 Crown Prince Gustave regent opens parliament with a throne speech praising King Oscar's recovery and outlining sweeping reforms. The agenda includes universal suffrage six year terms for MPs broader municipal franchise and bills for a naval station on Lindinga a free port warehouses and hydraulic power utilization of Sweden's waterfalls.
Glendive Montana reports the worst range conditions in the nation with snow depths from ten inches to three feet across the Big Dry and Missouri river country. A crusted layer from a December rain endangers stock without food or shelter, with sheepmen likely to suffer most while horses and cattle can be moved. Temperature near 36 degrees below zero.
A cablegram from the United States consul in Kingston describes a fearful earthquake followed by a fire that destroyed Kingston and claims hundreds of lives were lost. Food is badly needed. The message was sent to the state department in Washington on January 17.
Fairbanks son Frederick C. Fairbanks is under arrest after a grand jury indictment for perjury in relation to obtaining a marriage license to wed Helen Scott, daughter of ironmaster James Scott of Pittsburgh, with Sheriff Vorkes sending a telegram to Clark county's sheriff in Springfield, Ohio.
Edward F. Brassen of Saginaw Michigan was arrested in Jersey City charged with the murder of his wife Christina in Jackson Michigan on December 21. He confessed to following Christina after she traveled to New York with Carl D. Curtis before going to Jackson.
Mrs Martha Hichborn Blaine of Washington marries Paul Pearsall in a small ceremony with few relatives and friends. After the wedding they depart for New York to reside at the Hotel Belmont. Mrs Blaine Pearsall is the daughter of Rear Admiral Hichborn and a noted Washington social figure. She previously wed James G Blaine Jr but the marriage ended in divorce in South Dakota. Pearsall formerly served in Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
More than $5 000 has been subscribed to a fund raised for Terry McGovern who is now confined in a sanitarium. The money, largely from sporting and theatrical circles, will be placed in trust for the fighter and his penniless family.
Wheat futures quoted with May at 17 3 4 cents and July at 18 1 4 cents. Grade No 1 Northern No 2 Northern and No 8 Northern prices ranged from 75 to 81 3 4 cents on the Minneapolis market dated January 15.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 79 percent No 1 Northern 78 3 4 cents No 2 76 25 cents May 78 34 cents July 79 cents Flax to arrive on track prices 1.19 for Jan 1.18 34 for Jan May 1.22 July 1.22
St. Paul on January 15 reports cattle ranging from good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.25, common to good 4.00 to 5.00, cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.75, veals 4.50 to 5.75. Hogs 6.20 to 6.35. Sheep and lambs include wethers 4.75 to 5.25 and good to prime spring lambs 6.50 to 7.30.
Wheat May 76 1/2 cents, July 75 1/2. Corn May 43, July 43 1/2. Oats May 37 87 cents, July 33. Pork May 16 65, July 16 80 dollars. Butter 20 27 cents. Eggs 21 23 cents. Turkeys 11 cents, Chickens 9 cents.
Chicago market prices dated Jan 15 show cattle categories incl cattle and heifers at 1.60 to 5.25, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.60, Texans 3.75 to 4.50, Westerns 6.00 to 8.25. Hog grades list mixed and butchered 6.25 to 6.60, good heavy 6.45 to 6.62, light 6.25 to 6.50, pigs 5.70 to 6.30. Sheep and lambs priced at 23.60 and 4.60 to 7.80 respectively.
Beadle County Treasurer announces unpaid tax claims dated November 5 1805 with redemption details and deed action for premises described as Lot in Block 5Y possibly sold. notice dated January 16 1907 signed by U N Cooper and agent C N Molt from South Dakota.
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