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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
1
Royal Baking Powder promotes safety and cleanliness for baking. It offers instructions from the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook book for bread biscuits and cake and provides free copies by mail from Royal Baking Powder Co at 100 William St New York.
Assistant Secretary Willet M. Hays assumes control of the Bureau of Statistics with Wilson and Roosevelt approval to purge the post cotton scandal. He may discharge staff, overhaul crop report rules, and pursue full reorganization, aiming to restore integrity and prevent stock jobbing.
Washington reports census bureau crime statistics showing since 1885 there have been 131 951 murders and homicides but only 2 286 executions for the commission of these crimes. The data indicate executions have declined steadily while murders and homicides rise.
Captain John R. King issues his first general order as commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. He pays tribute to the late commander William Blackmar and directs draping of colors for ten days at all posts. A draft of resolutions for the next annual meeting is set, with E. B. Stullings named from Boston on the committee.
Reports from Cripple Creek indicate assayers in the district have been arrested and bound over on charges of receiving high grade ore believed stolen. Investigations suggest as much as $30,000 profit in six months and imply that up to $4,000,000 of ore may be moved through assay offices annually.
Paris July 20 The Associated Press interview with M Witte on Monday draws wide attention across the French press. The Gaulois Journal and Temps highlight Russia's stance on the eve of the peace conference. Temps calls Witte's appointment a victory for peace and notes Russia's eagerness for an accord while warning of onerous terms if Japan pushes too hard. SHARP ADVANCE IN PRICES.
The New Orleans cotton market advanced 18 to 22 points as rumors of boll weevil damage in Texas and heavy rains in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi boosted prices. A New York report claiming a confession and a larger acreage reduction also fueled excitement.
London July 20 William A Larned of the United States defeated Norman E Brookes of Australasia in the Davis trophy final singles. The scoreline was 14-12 6-0 6-3 for Larned securing the title.
In St Paul July 20 Edward Gottschalk who confessed to killing his accomplice Joseph Hartmann in the Schindeldecker murder hanged himself in his county jail cell during dinner hour He used a bedtick rope and died before discovery Police Surgeon Moore said Gottschalk planned the self murder to avoid execution scheduled for August 8 for the Hartmann killing.
A Duluth party of three including attorney J. P. Morrow and lumberman T. Aubrecht was speeding on Tower avenue in Superior. Morrow died after the auto upended at Belknap street, pinioning him beneath the car. Aubrecht suffered minor injuries. the identity of the third man is unknown.
Alfred Buck, named as former Mapleton Minnesota State Bank cashier, arrested at the Isle of Pines as W J McGregor on defalcation charges and to face extradition to the United States in Havana.
Fred Gormelly, a North Western Pacific brakeman, found hobos aboard a freight near Deerwood. They beat him and threw him from the speeding train. He suffered severe injuries but is expected to recover.
Fargo receives news that Judge Adin of the U S court sentences Frederick Nurenberger to one year in the penitentiary for perjury connected with land frauds. The prisoner is described as an aged G A R member. The judge calls the conviction eminently justifiable and imposes the maximum penalty.
St Paul July 20 William Williams sentenced to hang August 9 for John Keller murder has secured a new stay delaying the execution.
The defendant’s request for a new trial will be considered by the full bench in October, marking a key step in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Sheboygan Wisconsin July 20 Joseph Bchanski sixteen and William Prom twenty four drowned in the Sheboygan river after cramps seized them while swimming both sank before aid arrived.
Tokyo reports Emperor Nicholas sent an encouraging message to General Linovitch promising men and provisions for victory. Russia mobilizes four army corps and curbs M Witte’s powers, fueling doubt about sincerity in pursuing peace. Heavy seas hinder Sakhalin operations with few updates expected.
M Witte’s departure for Paris drew a democratic farewell in St Petersburg with a flower filled compartment for Russia’s chief plenipotentiary. The station platform packed with friends sent best wishes for his mission. Prominent officials present included former finance service officials and foreign dignitaries from the Chinese legation and Korean mission.
General Battjanoff, commander of the Third Manchurian Army, told an AP correspondent that Japanese forces cannot advance due to stronger Russian positions and losses at Mukden. He claimed the Russian army is stronger than ever and said Japan seeks peace.
Vice Admiral Kamimura reports his flotilla of torpedo destroyers shelled by about 200 Russians at Yukiwan. The flotilla silenced the attackers and then shelled a retiring cavalry. A Russian cavalry patrol at Sunshin was targeted. The cruiser Chihaya shelled guard and signalmen on a hill north of Geka in northeastern Korea.
Moscow reports the zemstvo congress opened at noon in the residence of Prince Dolgorukoff with officials and delegates gathering to discuss regional administration and reforms.
Duke Charles Edward of Saxe Coburg and Gotha assumed rule on reaching his majority in Gotha. He was greeted with military honors at the station and met his mother the Duchess of Albany at Friedenstein. The oath of installation took place in the throne room before Emperor William King Edward and other rulers.
A lightning strike ignited twenty five pounds of dynamite in a storage powderhouse at the West Riverside coal mine two miles west of Des Moines. Five men Charles Brown Luke Miller Harry Belknap Dell Vance George Arrowood were killed. Wood remains destroyed and bodies were scattered up to 500 feet. The accident occurred at 6 a m while workers sheltered from rain. Identification was difficult.
In Chicago on July 20 suspicions of murder were dropped as Coroner Lewke attributed Eva St. Clair's death to heart disease from exhaustion. Two intoxicated men who rummaged a bureau remain in custody.
In St Louis Judge Smith McPherson upholds the fraud order issued by Postmaster General Cortelyou against the People's United States bank and its president E G Lewis and denies a request to block the postmaster from stamping fraudulent on mail. Postmaster Wyman will resume affixing fraudulent stamps and return mail to senders.
Paymaster Percy of the Orford Mountain railway was held up by two highwaymen near Sherbrooke Quebec. He was shot in the shoulder and leg and robbed of a large sum intended for construction workers on the St. Francis River project. A posse of railway employees is pursuing the assailants.
Lon Jackson, who killed his fifteen year old wife near Downing Missouri and fled, returned home to Keokuk Iowa and hanged himself to a tree in the backyard after shooting himself in the head. Neighbors found Jackson lifeless beside his wife.
Dayton Ohio July 20 The Farmers bank of Spring Valley a private bank owned by George W Smith closed its doors and a receiver was appointed. Assets are 16000 with liabilities in excess. The failure followed the recent closing of the Yellow Spring bank.
Washington reports that American goods began the boycott in reaction to Chinese exclusion laws. The agitation is described as part of retaliation by Chinese against U S exclusion measures.
Amsterdam New York July 20 heavy storm lasting nearly an hour drenched the city with a torrential downpour, bright lightning and unusually large hail while a sharp temperature drop followed.
Venezuelan authorities have initiated proceedings against the French Cable Company for damages claimed by the government over the companys alleged participation in the Matos revolution, according to a Herald dispatch from Caracas.
A Chicago jeweler Bernhard Redepenning drowned in the Chicago Athletic Association pool. A Spain harvest in Saragossa and Cacers provinces was nearly wiped out by a hurricane. Daniel M. Robbins aged 73 a Minnesota pioneer busman died at his St Paul home from heart disease amid extreme heat. Mrs J B Cole wife of Captain Cole and sister in law of Vice President Fairbanks died in Maysville Ohio from heart trouble and dropsy at age 52. Jacob Cook a longtime Central Park attendant and famed trainer of monkeys died from heat prostration in New York. The Spanish government plans repatriation of Spaniards imprisoned in the Philippine Islands during the war. Fire destroyed the troop stable at Fort Washakie Wyoming burning fifty horses three mules and saddlery.
Results from games including Boston 5 St Louis 1 and New York 3 Cleveland 0. Pittsburg 2 New York 1. Brooklyn 12 Chicago 2. Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 4 in fourteen innings. Detroit 3 Philadelphia 6. Chicago 1 Boston 10. Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 10. Milwaukee 3 Louisville 5. St Paul 11 Columbus 6. Minneapolis 7 Toledo 8.
Minneapolis market notes July 19 show July wheat at 1.05 with September at 89 and December 86. Prices on track include No 1 hard at 1.10 percent, No 1 Northern at 1.08 and No 2 Northern at 1.05.
St Paul market notes list cattle grades from good to choice at 4.50 to 5.00 for steers and 3.75 to 4.25 for common to fair cows and heifers. Hogs quoted at 5.45 to 5.80, sheep young lambs 4.50 to 5.75 and native lambs 5.00 to 6.00.
In Duluth on July 19 Wheat futures and spot quotes run with No 1 Northern at 1.09 dollars on arrival and on track. No 2 Northern 1.01, July 1.09, Sept new 0.84 dollars, Sept old 0.89. Flax arrival 1.4714, on track 1.48, July 1.475, Aug 1.34, Sept 1.28, Oct 1.22, Dec 1.20.
Chicago markets show cattle prime steers $5.40 to $5.90, cows and heifers $2.00 to $5.00, calves $3.00 to $6.50. Hogs ranged $5.70 to $6.15 for mixed and butcher grades, and $5.80 to $6.174 for light to heavy. Sheep listed good to choice wethers $4.90 to $5.50, native lambs $4.75 to $7.50, Western lambs $5.00 to $7.65.
Comprehensive listing of futures and cash prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with July September December and May contracts. Includes Pork values for July September October, Flax cash bids North Western and South Western, Butter creamery and dairy quotes, Eggs and Poultry quotes for Turkeys and chickens with seasonal ranges.
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