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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary timetable lists departures and accommodations for multiple trains. Notes include westbound and northbound routes, daily or weekly schedules, and connections at Redfield and Stone Valley with details on mail and passenger services and local agents.
The New York and national factions debate Parker's chances as Gorman hints at declining candidacy. Tammany doubts Parker can win majorities on first or second ballots while Cleveland supporters shift, and Carmack of Tennessee plans to second Parker’s nomination with a vice presidential push.
The Democratic national committee opened sessions in St Louis at 10 o clock to handle contests for temporary convention seats. The Illinois case involving John P Hopkins and Ben T Cable drew the main clash as Hamilton and Hearst factions won an early procedural victory. Both sides agreed to let subcommittees report back to the national committee.
The speaker argues that Parker’s nomination is unlikely as delegates worry anti Parker sentiment and distrust Wall Street ties. He notes radical Democrats fear trusts shaping the party and losing mass support after 1900. Bryan adds Parker cannot win, labeling him a weak candidate.
Bloomington Indiana July 5 reports say four men from Colfax Leo Chapman Roy Harris Fred Crending and Ralph Hester were dangerously injured when a cannon exploded while a broomstick ramrod was being hammered in with a baseball bat. The blast sent ramrod fragments into their bodies with possible fatalities.
Springfield July 5 delegates at the Populist national convention in the state arsenal discussed how the St Louis Democratic gathering could shape their party. They foresee a gold Democrat like Parker or Cleveland or a Bryan led shift altering Populist prospects. Absentees including Thomas E Watson dampen expectations.
Two young robbers held up a North Kenzie Avenue saloon. John Lane was killed by a head wound and August Ragal, the proprietor, was wounded in the breast as the assailants opened fire after demanding liquor. The attackers fled before police arrived.
Washington July 5 the war department ordered four troops of cavalry from Fort Niobrara to Honesteel D D to preserve order during the opening of the Rosebud Indian reservation. Department reports say 25000 prospective settlers are on the ground at present.
July 5 report from Liaoyang states Kuropatkin abandons plans for a major engagement due to Japanese retirement and heavy rains. Both sides bivouack near Dalin Pass with mud hindering transport. Russians hold positions east of Liaoyang and troops endure cold, wet conditions while showing restraint toward Chinese villagers.
General Oku forwards a detailed report denying Russian charges of Japanese atrocities at Wa fangtien and Wa fangon. He cites alleged Russian mutilation of Japanese prisoners and vows to document future cruelty reports, while AP observers could not verify facts.
The Japanese government reportedly placed an order for 10 000 secure cavalry horses with a New York farm that supplied Britain in the Boer War. Horses must be the smallest type and delivered at 2000 monthly to Pacific coast transports.
A severe electric storm swept through Winnipeg and surrounding areas on July 5 causing extensive building damage. Two fatalities were reported: Alex Denig struck by lightning at Pilot Mound and Thomas Smith Jr. who crashed a vehicle into a Red River bank near Lower Fort Garry, sustaining a broken spinal column.
From Vladivostok dated July 5 reports the return of the Vladivostok squadron is awaited. Official Tokyo accounts praise Russian exploits while noting the fleet may be away for a long cruise. Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff commands. Lt General Linevitch has returned from the south tour.
A small Japanese force seized Kaiping on June 23 and found Russians had fallen back to Tashichiao. Reported plans point to a likely battle at Tashichiao with expectations Russians may retire to Liaoyang to avoid being cut off by the Takushan division.
Bookmaker W. H. Quinn robbed at gunpoint in Vancouver British Columbia while traveling in a hack with three companions. A highwayman relieved him of 8600 in bills and silver in what police describe as an old fashioned style crime.
The Official Messenger in St. Petersburg on July 5 publishes a call for fresh mobilization of troops in the St. Petersburg district. The notice does not specify how many men will be affected.
In a dusk encounter near Tav Friday night Russian squadron eludes Vice Admiral Kamimura east of Tav island. Fog and rain favored the Russians as Japanese torpedo boats pressed and searchlights dazzled, but the Russian fleet disappeared in darkness after a rapid dash northeast.
Oyster Bay July 5 President Roosevelt has started work on his letter of acceptance ahead of formal notification on July 27. The document will discuss his administration’s events and his views on the Chicago platform and will serve as a key piece for the Republican national committee in the campaign.
First Lieutenant Giffard S. Garber of the United States Army shot himself in the mouth while in Honolulu Sunday after an outing with companions. Garber, who hailed from Madison, Wisconsin, left a note saying his struggle was hopeless.
Grand Rapids reports a ferryboat capsized at Muskegon with several persons drowned. Rescue operations followed the incident on July 5.
George Lawrence aged 21 leaped from the center span of the Eads Bridge on a dare. Wind swung him, he struck stomach down, rendered unconscious, and drowned after friends failed to reach him from a launch.
Miners and trammers at the Bates mine near Buhl Minnesota walk out in sympathy and demand pay raised from 1.75 to 2 dollars a day after the refusal to grant the raise. The strike began with the trammen and spread to the miners.
Chicago reports John Alexander Dowie followers plan a visit to London with Restoration Host expected to arrive in the English metropolis. The movement around Dowie seeks to expand its reach and public gatherings are anticipated in the capital.
The inquiry into General Bobrikoff’s assassination in Helsingfors proceeds with thoroughness and may take a month. Twenty arrests have been made and the father of the assassin, former Senator Schaumann, is detained. The Paviliathe organ of the young Finnish party has been suppressed for weak condemnation of the crime.
Orrville Ohio July 5 a buggy was hit by a train on Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks. Miss Pauline Gilman was killed while Miss Mary Huntsburger and Jacob Eicher were slightly injured. The first Wabash train for St Louis Pittsburgh was the striking locomotive.
President J Ram sey Jr of the Wabash railway led over 300 people including city officials and Pittsburg citizens on the first train establishing through traffic between St Louis and Pittsburg.
Fire starting from a skyrocket caused $35,000 in damage to the Rock River cotton mills in Janesville Wisconsin on Monday. The blaze injured no one and prompted investigations into the incident.
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