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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
7
Rio Janeiro reports the Brazilian turret ship Aquidaban sank at Port Jacarapagua after an explosion in the powder magazine. About 300 crew perished with only one officer saved, including four rear admirals among those lost. The Baroso carried the minister of marine and staff inspecting a proposed arsenal site.
In Guayaquil on January 23, 200 people were killed or wounded amid rapid political upheavals. Alfaro seized Quito, a junta formed a new government, and Vice President Garcia took power before the ministry collapsed within an hour. Eloy Alfaro was proclaimed president again as Argaño asserted control. A cable from Washington reports Guayaquil's surrender and a quiet scene with few details.
The Kansas Supreme Court case upholds a law allowing separate schools for white and negro children in Kansas City and Coffeyville plans separate schools. Negro leaders fear a broader state movement as a mandamus case seeks to force resegregation action, with two cities already moving ahead.
Topeka Kansas January 23 reports a bold robbery attempt at the Merchants National Bank. Robbers dug from the basement through eleven feet of rock to reach the vault floor and enter the vault but failed to wreck the safe.
Warsaw observes Red Sunday with a factory workers strike and sporadic violence. An infantry detachment fired on socialists pressuring Wit Hoski market shopkeepers to close, while St. Petersburg noted a calm day with patrols in battalion formations as crepe bands appeared on marchers.
London Jan 23 American liner Philadelphia arriving at Southampton and Cunard liner Carmania at Liverpool were about thirty hours late after easterly gales and heavy snow squalls. Captain Mills called it the worst storm he has seen, with a seventy two hour hurricane on the second day. Both ships slowed to half speed for three days and sighted several icebergs on the voyage.
In Chicago on January 23, German socialists condemned czarist despotism and cheered the 1906 Bloody Sunday uprising. About 500 members attended as a $190 collection was raised for Russian comrades and a fraternal greeting was sent to Russia's revolutionary committee.
Train timetable fragment shows routes for Minnesota and Dakota lines with daily departures and exceptions. It lists Going East and Going North directions, times like 2 15 p m and 5 30 a m, with reference to mail and express services and Sunday restrictions.
Martin Ellison received a 25 year term from Judge Smith in Hennepin county for a Dec 23 Minneapolis holdup and shootout. Ellison, a self confessed robber, shot Charles Sather during the defense by Sather brothers and neighbors. Sather survived. The Dec 23 incident also involved the murder of Charles Bader.
United Mine Workers present seven demands to operators in Indianapolis this week seeking a one year wage pact from April 1 1906. Key points: 12 percent wage rise, conference open to all bituminous districts, 10 cent differential for mine run, uniform day wage, no under sixteen workers, contract lasting one year, and existing terms persist if not conflicting.
The Manhattan Limited and Atlantic Express provide through sleeper service to Washington with a ten day stop over in Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore, no extra fare for side trips. G L Thomson, passenger agent, 134 E sixth St, St Paul, Minn, handles inquiries.
Secretary Taft sent a senate reply stating the Philippine commission members and officers held no land that would be affected by new railroads as of December 1. He notes reviewing all 3,000 officers would take four months and suggests narrowing the inquiry. He adds army regulations bar officers from private gain through official positions.
Miss Ethel Hanson, Bethel Norwegian Lutheran church teacher, identified four lads as thieves who stole her handbag and money Saturday night. The youths admitted forming a gang and some had prior highwayman activity. Hanson reluctantly signed warrants after learning she must testify in court.
Fred T. Sherman was arrested in Seattle on charges of bribing Tacoma Mayor George T. Wright with $8000. Sherman, tied to multiple asphalt firms, allegedly offered the payoff during the award of large contracts.
The international conference on Moroccan reforms reassembled in Algeciras with messages from the Spanish senate and the chamber of deputies expressing hope for a successful outcome.
Washington reports Platt and Depew back in the senate after a long absence with a warm welcome and congratulations on their return. Brussels notes an Ostent Herbesthall train mail car fire destroyed the Indian mail and $1,000,000 in valuables, all insured.
Mrs Sargent, aged 76, mother of American painter J. S. Sargent, has died in London. The report notes her son’s prominence and the family’s artistic ties.
Harriettg Howard of New York states she suffered from Salt Rheum or Eczema for years until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. The ad promotes the salve as a quick healer for cuts burns and sores, priced 25 cents at Wheeler's drugstore.
Advertisement for Keystone Express from Chicago to New York with first class 18 dollars and second class 16 dollars. Train leaves Chicago daily at 10 55 am and arrives New York next afternoon. sleepers available. Agent Thomson at Pennsylvania Line Street St Paul Minnesota to supply tickets. inquiry on Pan Handle Route.
A vintage advert promises Carbolisalve will stop pain and heal without a scar. It proclaims the product a favorite in many homes and urges readers to buy Cole's with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
NicHolas Carlson announces a first class tailor shop renting a room east of the Third Street barber shop. Custom suites made to order with fit and style guaranteed. Repairs and cleaning promised to be promptly completed.
The notice touts a veterinary carbol salve named for curing scratches wounds and galls in animals. It promises faster healing with no scar and suggests use in stables. Sold by all grocers at one dollar with satisfaction guaranteed.
A. H. Pharnes of Buffelo Ohio reports long suffering from kidney bladder gravel and stone pain. After trying other remedies he begins Foley's New Gate and experiences relief with stones passing and feeling like a new man. Signed by H. Longstatl and J. L. Sankey.
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