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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
1
The Korean government asserts it would defend neutrality if Russia and Japan go to war and would deploy 150000 troops to deter a Japanese invasion toward Manchuria. It says Japan must transport troops by sea and notes 16000000 potential reinforcements. Seoul reports calm in the capital and no war imminent.
The Viedomosti urges that China remain neutral in a Russia Japan war but says a direct declaration of war would be preferable to dubious neutrality. It argues war would force Russia to guard itself and that Manchuria could be annexed as a conquered country if China declares war.
The cabinet and elder statesmen conferred for an extended period to discuss Japan’s financial programme if hostilities commence. Japanese financiers are offering generous aid and the government is seen as able to raise an enormous sum at home without borrowing abroad.
Washington reports the Far East situation remains grave but the strong push by the Russian emperor for peace may avert any immediate move to arms, according to multiple sources cited by the state department.
Manila January 27 General Vincent Ukban, once of Samar and linked to Balangin raids, has been arrested on a conspiracy charge alongside Gomez Ricartes whose involvement drew attention during the Smith-Weller campaign.
Chicago January 25 warrants were issued for the arrest of Harry Klavens who allegedly possessed a negotiable note for 1000 dollars and a purse taken from Attorney William M. Reid of Waukegan Illinois who was burned with his wife in the Illinois theater fire.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee moves to report a disagreement on amendments, effectively restoring the Panama canal treaty to its original form with assurances that Panama will permit harbor improvements and sanitary regulations. Administration officials say no amendments are needed and ratification is likely without changes.
New York January 28 activity surged in the cotton market after a quiet open. Early prices swung 6 points up or down as liquidation pressed three active months 8 to 10 points lower, then steadied and rose to new highs with March at 15.34, May 15.58, July 15.65, a net gain of 23 to 28 points.
The House by a voice vote adopted a privileged resolution calling on the postmaster general for a list of postal cars rented by the Post Office Department. It asks for each car's serial number, owning railroad, service period, total mail-carrying cost, and car condition as of June 30, 1903.
The Senate adopted a resolution to authorize talks with Great Britain to revise joint fur seal protection rules for Alaska and assigned the privileges and elections committee to investigate charges against Senator Smoot of Utah. The Smoot resolution was amended to bar committee hearings during the congressional recess, and the amendment was approved.
The disaster leaves thirty eight dead, sixty five wounded with about a dozen expected to die. Tuscaloosa citizens led by General W W Brandon organize relief. Female college pupils from Tuscaloosa aid victims at the scene with food and care.
Paris reports confirm Count Lamsdorff and M Kurino hold talks to shape Russia's reply and avoid war. Tokyo pressed for a swift answer while Russia signals readiness to strike hard if diplomacy fails. France denies mediation plans and says no allied bloc forms against peace.
Tokyo reports growing impatience over slow Russo Japanese dispute settlement. Officials fear Russia delays a reply to the last note and warn that only a small provocation could trigger war as troops on the frontier stand ready.
Baron Hayashi, Japan's minister to Great Britain, told an Associated Press representative there is no block in negotiations for Japan. He said much published about the Japanese note is imaginary and that the public does not know much of its contents.
Tokio reports that the cabinet with elder statesmen has completed a full programme to be published soon. It is said to include issuing exchequer bonds totaling 100,000,000 yen and raising taxes by 50,007,000 yen.
Des Moines reports Representative Geneva of Keokuk county has offered a house resolution for an investigation of ex-Auditor Merriam’s conduct in office. The move follows Governor Cummins’s biennial message noting alleged irregularities in insurance company fee collections.
Appleton Wisconsin January 28 Mrs Lu zelle Colbert receives a three year state prison term after conviction for arson in setting fire to her Bear Creek Wisconsin millinery store eighteen months prior.
A local deal in Harwick Pennsylvania drew attention for errors in handling the arrangement. Details remain limited as officials review the circumstances surrounding the transaction.
Pittsburgh area reports describe the Harwick coal mine explosion aftermath with dozens of bodies retrieved, mangled and unidentifiable. Inspectors and funeral undertakers work amid crowded morgues and frantic efforts to record and identify victims.
For the third time in two weeks a blaze struck the Grand Palace hotel. Investigators probe possible incendiary source as each fire is detected early, all occurring near the same hour.
The prosecution in the trial of August W. Machen and others for conspiracy to defraud the government has rested its case.
Charles and Henry Nelson both under death sentence for the murder of Henry Krier at Owatonna have their executions commuted to life imprisonment by the state board of pardons. The youths aged sixteen and eighteen may seek a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
Fire destroyed the main building of the state public school for indigent children in Owatonna Minnesota causing a loss of 6500 with 57000 insured. Inmates and staff were evacuated within five minutes.
Pittsburg dispatch reports 184 men trapped in the Harwich mine two miles from Chewick Pa. with four confirmed dead. Volunteers pour in as recovery efforts continue under mine inspector W. F. Cunningham. Authorities weigh causes of the blast and ventilate to remove afterdamp while relief funds rise for widows and orphans.
Chicago traders saw a 2% cent drop in wheat as heavy selling, likely for Armour interests, pulled May delivery from 89% and 897% to 87% cents. A later rebound of over a cent followed, leaving excitement in its wake.
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