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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
1
In a joint session, six Missouri house members supported candidate Host Caucus nominee defeating Niedringhaus. Result shifts leadership balance and signals party cohesion ahead of state legislative sessions.
In Jefferson City on January 19 representatives split on the Republican U S Senate nomination for Francis Cockrell’s successor. Niedringhaus led after a first ballot but failed to secure a majority as Kerens factions bolted, with talk of Major William Warner as a compromise option and potential further party realignments.
Madison Wis Jan 19 In the senate Senator North introduced a bill creating a board of utility commissioners elected by the people The board would supervise railroads steam and electric power express sleeping car telephone and telegraph companies and fix rates with circuit court review Senator McGillivrays resolution to strengthen the interstate commerce commission was adopted Bills on passenger rates two cents per mile and amending the primary election law to apply to United States senators were introduced
Detectives pursue a man in Chicago who claimed to be J. I. Case's son from Racine Wisconsin to secure goods on credit. He opened a $5 limit account at Carson Piere Scott & Co and later obtained a $600 diamond ring charged to that account.
In Bismarck on January 19 Senator P J McCumber of North Dakota was re-elected by a unanimous vote of the state legislature. Both Democrats and Republicans supported McCumber with brief remarks from Senator Cashel and Senator Plain noting the smooth party unity in the roll call.
After ten years of litigation, Mrs. Augusta Dahlberg loses a $200000 slander case against Chicago contractor William Grace. The jury exonerates Grace from charges of slander and malicious prosecution. The action was the fifth brought by the plaintiff.
Washington Jan 19 The house opened with questions about Mr McCall and Judge Swayne amid impeachment charges. Debate focused on whether Swayne improperly used property after an order and his residency claims in the Northern district of Florida. Minority counsel argued Swayne would not be charged. proponents urged presenting all twelve charges against him.
Washington January 19 authorities say a congressional compromise is forming to enact rail rate reform this session. The Hepburn measure from the House Interstate Commerce Committee is the proposed foundation. The president and key officials have reviewed it, though some critics remain.
James E. Talmage of Utah State University testified before a Senate committee on privileges and elections. The English born professor, author of Articles of Faith, described church organization and court practices noting church parties cannot have legal counsel as the church aims to avoid lawyers.
Washington January 19 Speaker Cannon at the national board of trade banquet said the revenue law is good as regards customs and internal revenue and added with a smile We need the money He stated Congress will hesitate to disrupt business and urged a substantial rest until the first Monday in December after adjournment.
Washington news reports Mr. Stone introducing a resolution directing an investigation into charges of election frauds. He spoke without interruption, then the clerk read the president’s reply to Judge Parker’s charges from last November. The measure was laid on the table as calendar business continued.
Interior Minister Sviatopolk Mirsky gains a decisive victory as the committee of ministers adopts his recommendation to consult zemstvos and doumas on reforms in the manifesto. The decision signals his tenure may continue until committee work ends and perhaps longer.
Governor Douglas mediated a conference at the Statehouse that ended the Fall River cotton mill strike. Workers will return to work immediately under a 12½ percent wage cut, with the margin between raw material and manufactured goods left to be set by the governor.
The Fall River strike began July 25, 1904, shutting mills and displacing about 25,000 workers. Wages were cut by 8 to 10 percent, triggering the largest disruption in American textiles with mills valued at 25 million dollars and 2.3 million spindles. Aggregate losses reach roughly five million in direct costs plus sizable indirect effects.
Harrisburg January 19 editors of the Pennsylvania State Editorial association condemn Governor Pennypacker for remarks about the press in his biennial message. Retiring president Dietrick Lamade of Williamsport urged respect for the press and warned against threats to journalists by public officers.
In Bedford Indiana on January 19 two Central Union Telephone Co workers were killed and four injured when dynamite exploded in a wagon east of town. The dead are William Jenkins and William Garrett. The blast occurred as the men returned to town after quitting work on a line being extended east of Bedford.
Philadelphia reports 95 percent of about 12 000 Brotherhood of Trainmen members consented to grant the grievance committee authority to call a strike if Pennsylvania Railroad forces firing by brakemen. The vote count occurred in Philadelphia with Chicago also noted. Also listed are commodity and dairy prices including wheat oats butter eggs and poultry.
A warrant is issued for A. P. Loutzenheizer a paying teller at First National Bank of Duluth for embezzling a $10,000 shipment. He left Dec 20 on a monthlong visit to Pennsylvania, funds unaccounted and his whereabouts unknown. He is 35, unmarried.
Chicago January 19 Samuel Welner president of the Union Hebrews Congregations declared the overthrow of Russian autocracy would be the last echo of Kishineff. He urged united effort against potential immigration legislation that could affect Jewish civil and religious rights in America.
A London dispatch claimed a major earthquake in Shemakha with hundreds buried, but the St. Petersburg report is untrue and no quake has occurred since the disaster three years ago.
The Chicago beef cooling house fire burned for 60 hours and 46 minutes after the first alarm. A few engines stayed on site to cool the interior of the eight story building while the blaze was extinguished.
City Marshal James Myers arrests Frank Evans on a murder warrant for the Bedford high school teacher Sarah Shafer who was killed on the night of January 21, 1904. Evans works as a stone grinder at the Bedford Salem stone mill.
William H. McKellip a Michigan lumberman dies at Muskegon aged eighty three. W W Williams longtime engineer and superintendent of the St Joseph and Grand Island railroad dies at St Joseph Missouri. George Foster Peabody banker and Democratic national committee treasurer reportedly breaks down at his farm in Northern New York. Danish King grants knight hood to H H Brickholm San Francisco consul general to California Oregon and Washington. J M W Geist prominent Pennsylvania journalist and Lancaster New Era editor dies at eighty one.
Minneapolis quotations report wheat futures with January at 1.15 and 1.15, July at 1.12 1/8, September at 0.98 1/8. On track No. 1 hard at 1.16 1/8, No. 1 Northern at 1.14, No. 2 Northern at 1.09.
In Duluth on January 18 the Wheat market shows No. 1 Northern at 1.13 percent, No. 2 Northern at 1.06 percent, May at 1.15, July at 1.13, and September at 93 percent. Flax prices rise with May at 1.24 and current at 1.23 percent on track.
St Paul stock prices listing cattle with ranges for good to choice steers to veal calves, hogs and sheep values. Cattle good to choice steers 5.25 to 5.75, cows and heifers 2.65 to 3.50, veal calves 2.00 to 4.90, hogs 4.05 to 4.45, sheep good to choice wethers yearlings 5.00 to 6.00, native lambs 6.25 to 6.75.
Chicago cattle prices show ranges from good to medium at 3.75 to 5.45 for cows and heifers, calves 2.00 to 7.00, and stockers around 2.45. Hogs run mixed to choice heavy from 4.55 to 4.78, sheep at 5.00 to 5.69, native lambs 5.75 to 7.95, with Western sheep noted at 4.35 to 5.69.
Japanese Manchurian headquarters report a Russian cavalry detachment near Canchia west of Newchwang, aided by Chinese regulars. Over 300 Russian casualties, arms captured, and Japanese pursuit continued after defeats at Newchwang. Russian raiders under Mistchenko, 5,000 to 6,000 strong, retreated north toward Laotuniulu.
Washington reports commercial circles cite Russia's delivery contract for 75 000 tons of steel rails to Seattle for the Transsiberian line as evidence that peace with Japan may be near. Observers link this material trade with possible settlement and a shift to peaceful trade in the summer.
Paris January 19 The Combes ministry submitted its resignation to President Loubet at the Elysee and the president accepted it while allowing ministers to stay on until a new cabinet is formed Loubet will begin cabinet formation consultations with Senate President Valieres and Chamber of Deputies President Doumer Rouvier remains premier but his longer tenure is doubtful due to internal parliamentary splits
The Keeh case in New Ulm Minnesota went to the jury late in the afternoon after defense attorney L L Brown wrapped up his argument. Brown attacked state evidence while Dr Koch countered with a Hanska visit dispute. Public sentiment favored acquittal, with few predicting conviction or a hung jury.
Denver January hearing of a bipartisan committee to review the Peabody Adams contest began. The 27 member panel includes 18 Republicans and 9 Democrats and must report by March 1. Adams’s lead attorney Julius B. and Peabody lawyer John M. Waldron have party histories of cross affiliations.
In Tuskegee Alabama on January 18, Sheriff T F Connor confronted brothers Robert and James McBryde while attempting an arrest for disorderly conduct. Connor was fatally stabbed. The brothers were shot to death. Deputy George Lamar was dangerously stabbed and City Marshal Cy Taylor was injured.
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