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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
A boxing match ends in the second round when a misread clock saves the kid from a knockout, only to deliver a decisive third round KO after the bell has sounded. The official timekeeper’s error alters the outcome and sparks controversy over timing and fairness.
New York report says Kid McCoy won a three round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club after a timekeeping error cut the second round short. Choynski had dropped McCoy four times before the bell, but the mismatch ended when timekeeper's decision kept McCoy in the contest. Both camps acknowledged the disputed timing, and a rematch is scheduled for February 20 at the same venue.
Vancouver report cites China Gazette on Hankow consul demanding Jardin-Matheson property, claiming a decisive ownership ruling. Russia seeks forcible possession during England's South Africa commitments, worsening British Russian relations and signaling possible hostilities with Japan.
New York appellate division rules that portion of George M. Pullman estate located in New York is subject to transfer tax. Bonds stocks and trust deposits totaling 744181 dollars were taxed despite heirs claiming large outstanding debts owed to New York creditors. The court found the indebtedness was general against the entire estate, whose assets exceeded liabilities by threefold.
Bradstreets notes quiet demand but steady prices as the year mid point between stock-taking and spring open. Strength remains limited to a few staples like pork products and tallow. raw and refined sugars rise while coffee reacts to Rio plague outbreak reports.
Fire at the May clothing store swept by high winds on January 15 in Colorado Springs. Flames spread rapidly, destroying three buildings and causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The May Clothing Co Nichols Grocery Co and Waite Shoe Co were the heaviest losers.
Washington January 15 Secretary Hay read the British government reply to representations over the Delagoa Bay flour seizure. Cabinet members said the British answer was entirely satisfactory to the government.
Two robbers raided Mrs. George Wheelock’s millinery store at 6816 Wentworth Avenue, one hiding as a woman. They gagged and choked her, took 75 dollars from her dress, and escaped the scene. The victim is wife of the city’s chief street engineer CuicaGo reports.
CuicaGo reports the will of E. J. Lenmann, the department store innovator, was filed for probate. The estate totals 6,076,000 with 8,026,000 in personal property and 2,550,000 in real estate.
Fort Wayne ind Jan 15 Rt Rev Joseph Rademacher bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Fort Wayne died at 1180 am after an illness of a year.
The house ways and means committee appoints a subcommittee to determine if the term United States extends to acquired territory and whether excise and customs laws apply there under constitutional authority.
Victoria B C January 13 Japanese press shows drift toward war with Russia. Japan orders warm clothing in England for Korea campaign. Kobe reports cruiser with troops to Korea and three transports chartered. Journalists say Russia occupation of Korea or northern China would threaten Japan. Japan believes its navy strong enough to attack Russia and rupture ahead seems near.
Count de la Chesnay, married in Colorado Springs and en route to Paris, predicts a monarchic return in France after the Paris exposition. He cites the Fashoda incident and the Dreyfus affair as fueling public discontent and suggests Prince Louis Napoleon, a Russian army colonel, may lead the royalist movement at the proper time.
The French chamber of deputies reassembled as M. Deschanel, re-elected president, urged that the truce in party warfare for the upcoming exposition year be continued indefinitely. His remarks drew warm applause from the assembly.
Rushing Copper to Russia reports Calumet and Hecla mine in Houghton County shipping vast consignments of copper overland to Russia via San Francisco Nagasaki and Port Arthur. The costly overland route and rapid dispatch suggest copper for naval and military equipment, with the final use still uncertain.
About 500 persons attended an anti-imperialist meeting at the Masonic hall in Washington. Speakers included ex-Senator J. B. Henderson of Missouri ex-Governor Boutwell of Massachusetts and Representative Lentz of Ohio.
Curiaco January 13 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company signed a new contract with its trainmen granting conductors and brakemen a wage increase believed to be about 15 percent.
Rome January 13 An American lady traveling with a maid was among those injured in a collision at Corneto between the Calais express due here at 11 50 a m and the through Rome train. The article notes the name is unknown.
In CuicaGco on January 18 Augusta Stryczynsky, 11, and her 2 year old sister Olga perished after they were left alone and overturned a can of matches while playing. The blaze started at their home and the sisters were unable to escape.
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