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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
6
A deadly fire at a Philadelphia venue caused a stampede killing eighteen people and injuring fifty as patrons fled in panic. Police and fire crews fought the blaze, evacuating survivors while investigators seek the cause.
Eighteen people die and about fifty are injured after a panic at a Philadelphia church during a revival. The narrow stairway becomes a deadly crush as hundreds flee a hidden smoke threat. Many victims suffocated or crushed on the first floor and landing. The pastor pleads for calm as rescuers show a scene of three deep bodies on the stairs.
A boiler explosion at the Windermere hotel on Fifty-sixth street and Cornell avenue caused the death of John Rapkoch the engineer and serious injuries to Mrs Leeta May a guest. The blast wrecked part of the building damaged nearby homes left guests in darkness until firefighters freed them. Fire followed the crash and was brought under control with damage estimated at 15000 dollars.
Market quotations from Minneapolis on January 22 show May wheat at 85+5/8 cents and July at 86+1/4 cents. On track prices list No. 1 hard at 83+1/4 cents, No. 1 Northern at 2+1/4 dollars, and No. 2 Northern between 78 and 79 cents.
St Paul cattle prices listed for jan 22 show good to choice steers 4.50 to 5.50, common to fair 3.50 to 4.25, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.25, veals 2.00, hogs 5.20 to 5.40, sheep wethers 5.50 to 6.25 and good to e lambs 6.50 to 6.85.
Duluth report cites J Gilchrist predicting 36 million tons ore movement in 1906 from Mesaba mines. Cle ve land shipper and associates toured the Mesaba range by special train, assessing Larue Case Hobart Brunt Croxton Nassau mines. They note 600 footers may be too large for shippers without own mines and ore is sent forward immediately rather than stockpiled.
A southbound Rock Island extra freight struck a handcar on a foggy curve six miles north of Independence Indiana. Philip Leyden was killed instantly, John Canfield is dying, while Joseph Leyden and Fred Young were badly hurt. all were section men residing nearby.
The bureau of statistics reports U S exports to The Netherlands in fiscal 1905 reached 73 million dollars with imports of 2 million. Exports to Belgium were 38.5 million and imports from Belgium 26 million.
Sir John Percy Miller dies in London at forty one, a figure in racing and the military. Christien G. Probst, oldest known Odd Fellow in the United States, dies in Knoxville at eighty seven after sixty six years in the order. Mrs. Mary A. Hunt of Beloit Wisconsin turns 104, praised for vigor and engagement. Huntersville Alabama experiences cloudburst flooding with ruined bridges and halted electric rail but no reported fatalities.
A longtime sufferer endured itching and painful sores on both hands. Three doctors offered no relief and one avoided touching the affected areas. After a certain application, the soreness vanished and the hands became smooth.
A Chicago reader with persistent hand sores describes prior doctors failing to help. After using Cuticura Soap, symptoms improved within three days, with thanks to the remedy for relief from itching burning and sores.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as instant relief for skin ailments in babies and promises soothing sleep for tired mothers. Mentions Cast Chocolate Coated Pills and other products with low prices.
A January Chicago storm of rain sleet and snow crippled telegraph, telephone and streetcar lines cutting communication with the East and slowing rail travel. Elevated and North Side cable lines failed, leaving thousands to walk to work as trains ran hours late and depots filled. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised for relief.
The Keystone Express offers daily Chicago to New York service with coaches and sleepers, through dining cars, first class travel, and fares claimed as low as any line. Tickets available via home agents. inquiries to G L Thomson in Saint Paul Minnesota. Also promotes Kennedy’s Laxative for coughs and colds with claim of quick relief for croup and children.
On January 23 Beloit residents faced chaos as the Brooks millrace broke due to Turtle creek ice gorges flooding the southeast flats and basements. Rock River reached its highest winter level, flooding town areas. Milwaukee reports-wide flood damage across Wisconsin with washed bridges and train delays. one fatality occurred in Darlington when a boy named Burr was swept away while playing near a stream.
In New York on Sunday January 23 about 15 000 people flocked to Coney Island as mild weather returned and the first water dip occurred in months with twenty five men stripping to swim in the chilly brine.
A blaze on Cottage Grove Avenue near Oakwood Boulevard injures four and sends a panic through seventy adjoining flats after a gasoline stove explosion detonates. Fire departments battled the flames through the night.
The American Stock Growers Association and partners announce a Denver meeting from January 20 to February 3. Great Northern Railway offers a first class fare plus $2 round trip, sale days January 27 to 29, final return by February 15, 1906. For full details contact the Great Northern Railway.
Sickening shivering fits of ague can be relieved by Electric Bitters, claimed to cure malaria by driving the disease from the system. The ad argues it is superior to quinine and has no bad after effects. A testimonial from 8. Munday of Henrietta, Texas cites saving a brother’s life. Wheeler's drug store sells it for 50 cents with guarantee.
Purchasers of first class tickets to Philadelphia or New York via Pennsylvania Lines may route through Washington for a ten day stop-over at the National Capital and Baltimore without extra fare. Through sleeping car from Chicago leaves at 11 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. For details contact G L Thomson, Passenger Agent, Pennsylven' Lines, 1347 E Sixth Street, St Paul.
A reader from Indiana touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption saying a wife recovered after three doctors failed. The testimonial credits the remedy with saving her life and notes a trial bottle is available by a local druggist.
A two inch sleet storm grips St Louis on January 23 with temperatures at 10 above zero. Streetcar traffic is badly hindered and railroad movement delayed. Telegraph links to Chicago and eastern points have ceased.
The advert claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve soothes piles sores and boils with instant comfort. It says the salve reduces inflammation draws out swelling and acts as a rubefacient aiding blood flow to remove trouble and restore health. Sold by Holland Wheeler and C. H. Longstaff.
Nine head of good milch cows available with some soon to freshen. Time payment possible if required with approved security. Contact Joan H. Miller in Huron.
Indigestion is overcome by Kodoli Dyspepsia Cure which digests what you eat and allows the stomach to rest and recover. Kodol relieves Indigestion Belching of Gas Sour Stomach Heartburn and enables digestion to transform foods into rich red blood. Sold by Holland Wheeler and C. H. Longstaff.
Ex cursion tickets at gently reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated. Standard and tourist sleeping cars with free reclining chair cars, offering the best of everything. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Demand rises for Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy. Wheeler's drug store offers 25 cent guaranteed supply.
Excur sion tickets will be sold on January 27 28 and 29 with return limit until February 15 inclusive. Wool Growers and Live Stock Association Meetings cited. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
An advertisement asserts that a well digested meal strengthens the body. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as digesting foods and aiding assimilation to tissue building blood, claiming relief from sour stomach belching heartburn and all forms of indigestion. Sold by Holland Wheeler and H. Longstaff.
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