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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
In a House debate on a Sabath dowry bill, Mr. McGavin condemned international marriages between American heiresses and foreign titled nobles. He mocked titled men and praised genuine American women while calling out snobbery and profiteering in alliances with foreign nobility.
Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand signed a Franco American reciprocity agreement under the Dingley act section 3. France grants a 20 percent duty abatement on champagne and sparkling wines imported to the United States while preserving the minimum tariff on American products. A three member commissions on each side will study possible amendments to ease trade. The State Department notes France had already given many American goods minimum rates by special concession, limiting new reductions.
New York suffrage activists announce a Monster Parade in New York on January 29 to rally support for voting rights. Organizers urge women to participate and demonstrate public backing for reform.
A cent visit by representatives of the militant suffragists of England renews interest among New York advocates of equal suffrage, signaling renewed vigor in the campaign.
Chicago case details report that Dr. Benjamin Reitman, who led last Thursday's unemployed march, was acquitted of the disorderly conduct charge brought by the police. No further convictions or actions noted in the brief.
An organized movement against prohibition forms in New York with brewers and dealers in beer supplies driving the effort. The Manufacturers and Dealers' club of Greater New York is recruiting firms in the financial district and aims to build a national association. Distillers' Securities notes prohibition cuts beer demand but raises demand for stronger beverages.
The Ohio Supreme Court affirms the Franklin and Allen county common pleas rulings that the Bronson primary election law is valid. Details of the grounds are not reported. Prosecutor Welty plans to seek U S Supreme Court review, with entry prepared, as Foraker supporters consider federal action. State primaries are set for February 11.
The United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis voted unanimously to grant President Mitchell six months pay with expenses including medical attendance. Proposals to employ him after retirement and to head a national educational board were rejected after Mitchell refused them. He plans a long vacation to recover his health. Resolutions by socialists were defeated.
Assistant State's Attorney Day opened the case against Mrs Dora McDonald for the murder of Webster Guerin. He alleged a relationship began when she was 31 and Guerin 16 and claimed her efforts drew him away from his business. The trial details emphasize the alleged coercive influence and periodic separations.
W J Bryan meeting with Rep Ollie James discusses the Supreme Court ruling that a corporation is a creature of law. He argues corporations have no natural rights and Congress can regulate interstate commerce. He warns the ruling could let corporations dictate employee thoughts and affiliations.
Seth Low Samuel Gompers and James O Connell presented reform resolutions to President Roosevelt and Congress. They seek federal supervision of the interstate commerce commission and a national commission to study business and industrial law plus inspection of large producing and manufacturing associations.
Harrisburg reporters recount the second day of the Capitol graft trial. The commonwealth introduced official records showing officer appointments during construction and the board meetings where John H Sanderson secured the capitol furnishings contract. James Scarlet outlined the charge, alleging deliberate conspiracy to defraud the state, dismissing mistake as a defense.
La Crosse Wisconsin January 29. Officials of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad Southern Minnesota division are summoned to Albert Lea to answer a demand for sweeping reforms. Complaints allege insufficient trains and too few and inferior cars on a 300 mile line from La Crosse to South Dakota, affecting fifty stations and a large section of Southern Minnesota.
About 2,000 unemployed workers marched from Arbiter Hall to Detroit City Hall after a meeting where resolutions urged Mayor Thompson to create municipal jobs. The mayor pledged to push council action and urge private employers to hire, and the crowd dispersed after the briefing.
Great Barrington Mass Jan 29 A pet dog leapt onto the bed to wake John H Pell saving him and his son from a burning home as smoke rendered escape impossible Mr Pell crawled over the roof to a window in Mr Clark's room and reached safety Fire destroyed the house valued at 7000 and Pell's furniture and curios worth 15000 the dog died in the effort.
Eight persons were injured but none seriously when the northbound local from New London to Brattleboro derailed just north of Stafford Connecticut. The locomotive tender mail car baggage car smoker and passenger coach left the tracks and plunged down a ten foot embankment on the Central Vermont line.
New York Jan 29 Former United States Senator Warner Miller has not assigned for the benefit of creditors. He is heavily invested in gold and copper mining in the United States and British Columbia and serves as a director in various mining ventures.
New York January 29. The Thaw trial moves to closing arguments as District Attorney Jerome states no experts will rebut the defense alienists. The prosecution will focus on lack of a solid insanity case while defense and state witnesses testify to Thaw's rationality the night of the tragedy. The will of the defendant enters into evidence amid a speeded schedule and shared jury instructions.
Mrs Archibald Guerin wife of Webster Guerin’s brother testified she was the target of jealousy claims by Mrs Dora McDonald. She described threats against Webster Guerin and recounted a supper scene with McDonald’s arm around the man, as cross examination faced limits and redirect clarified the witness account.
Chicago attorneys for John R. Walsh seek a delay in arguments for a new trial after Walsh’s conviction for wrongful use of Chicago National Bank funds. Of his four lawyers only John S. Miller remains able to attend. Hamill is dead and Hynes ill. Ritscher is fit but Mine cannot attend. The defense cites inability to complete preliminary work and asks for more time. It is believed Judge Anderson will rule on the request.
In Tarrytown New York on January 29 the announcement says John D Rockefeller has ordered the superintendent of his Pocantico Hill estate to assign work on the property to a selected candidate.
The state estate declined to furnish work for applicants outside nearby areas. Officials said it was necessary to prioritize residents of Tarrytown and immediate surroundings due to limited work and to prioritize those closest to the estate.
Paris reports Cardinal Richard bishop of Pans head of the congregation of the lungs died after a brief illness. Born March 1, 1819 he became cardinal in 1889. His body will be exposed at the bishopric following old custom. Funeral services set for Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday. A condolence message from Fallieres arrived at the archbishopric.
Dr Gustav H Karsten of Illinois dies from pneumonia amid a congregational dispute over his breeding. Rev L Moore Smith of Scotch Plains resigns after objections. Norman Galt, a Washington financier, dies at four. The president asks the Senate to pass lifesaving pensions. United States Steel declares quarterly dividends of 1 percent on preferred and common stock.
Minneapolis wheat quotations from January 28 show July at $1.09 and 1/2, cash prices for hard and No 1 era around $1.10 to $1.13 per bushel. The text lists No 2 and No 3 Northern in the same market snapshot with varying cent fractions.
Cattle good to choice steers 5.00 to 5.75, fair to good 4.75, cows and heifers 3.00 to 3.75, veals 3.75. Hogs 4.10 to 4.27. Sheep 4.75 to 5.15, good to choice 6.25 to 6.75.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.12 5 8. Northern No 1 at 1.10 5 8 and No 2 at 1.07 5 8 May 1.10 5 8 July 1.04 in store. Flax to arrive and on track at 1.17 May 1.19 July 1.21.
Chicago stock yards market at end of January shows cattle and calf prices across several categories. Texans and Western cattle quoted from about 3.40 to 4.10 and 3.80 to 4.75 with stockers and feeders around 2.70 to 4.70, pigs from 3.65 to 4.20, yearlings near 5.00 to 7.25, and mixed lots around 4.25 to 4.55.
Wheat futures show January contracts at 1.01 percent with July at 97 and September at 98. Corn trades May at 61 cents, July at 9 percent, and September. Oats figures appear for May and July with mixed percentages and old values.
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