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Newspaper

The Dakota Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1904

Page

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Freeing of Mrs Maybrigk, international figure

Mrs Maybrigk, long imprisoned as a renowned American woman of international fame, has finally been released. Authorities confirmed her departure from custody and transfer to civilian supervision.

Fire devastates homes as mothers plead for mercy

Amid the blaze in the High West district residents, including mothers and children, cried and prayed for their homes to be spared. The fire caused a total loss of 150,000 dollars.

Packers Agree to Joint Conference to Settle Strike

On July 21 a joint conference was agreed by the packers at Armour & Co stock yards to seek a settlement of the big verte strike. Packers and labor leaders discussed preserving both union and nonunion workers while seeking peace, with independent packers planning a $1,000,000 strike fund if needed and forecasts of continued high cattle output.

Big Ne Verte Prietors Stock Yards Armour & Co Donnelly Butchers’ Organization Sherman House Packers Iabeaden Packers Bu ‘Union Sean Allied Trades Officers Swift’s Nelson Morris & Co

Noted Sioux Warrior Dead at Poplar Montana Burial

Chief John Lone Dog of the Mandan Sioux is reported dead at Poplar Montana. His burial sparked a large display of mourning among the tribes, marking Lone Dog as a noted warrior remembered in ceremony and grief.

Poplar Mont John Lone Dog Lone Dog Redskins

Maybrick Freed from Aylesbury after long imprisonment

Mrs. Florence Maybrick is released from Aylesbury prison after fourteen years. She travels with two companions from the Sisterhood of the Epiphany convent to Stanstall for onward transport to France. Secrecy surrounds her departure and officials refuse comment.

Truro Cornwall Eng Florence Maybrick Mrs. Maybrick Julian Associated Press

The Maybrick Case The Convicted Wife’s Pardoning Campaign

Mrs Maybrick once Florence Chatfield married James Maybrick of Liverpool in 1881. She was condemned for arsenic murder but doctors noted his long arsenic use. Her mother Baroness de Roques led a fight for clemency, culminating in life imprisonment commuted and eventual freedom. A 1895 Rusell letter fueled renewed advocacy by ambassadors.

Tariff the only remedy for steel trade decline

The Chamberlain tariff commission report concludes that Britain’s iron and steel industry declines due to American and German tariffs and export control enabling dumping. It argues only tariffs can restore balance, criticizing free imports that allow undercutting.

British Commission London Joseph Chamberlain Tariff Commission America Germany

Fire destroys thirty dwellings and large lumber stock

A major fire in Rhinelander Wisconsin on July 21 destroyed about thirty dwellings and 4 to 5 million feet of lumber in the mill district. J M Quale and Co of Minneapolis suffered the principal loss. Most lumber was insured while the dwellings were uninsured. Fire department was helpless.

Rhinelander Wis J.M. Quale & Co Minneapolis

Des Moines GOP Convention Opens Quietly in July

Congressman W. P. Hepburn chaired the Republican state convention as galleries stood empty. Governors Cummings and allies showed little effort to steer caucuses, while district contests briefly stirred interest before delegates moved to nominate a pre arranged slate and approve a unified platform.

Des Moines W. P. Hepburn Cummings

South Dakota Democrats Face Split Over Delegates

Aberdeen July 21 delegates to the Democratic state convention arrived late as a clash between old gold Democrats and the new wing emerged. A. K. Chamberlain was defeated for temporary chairman, I. N. Simmons was chosen, signaling a larger convention split with about 200 old wing and 500 new element supporters. Andy Lee may win the nomination by acclamation if he runs.

Aberdeen S. D Sioux Falls Hearst St. Louis A. K. Chamberlain Howard I. N. Simmons Huron

Searles Nominees Named After State Republican Session

Grand Forks N D July 21 The Republican state convention adjourned early due to Judge Cochranes death. Nominees listed include Governor E Y Sarles Hillsboro Lt Governor David Bartlett Cooperstown Congressmen Thomas F Marshall Oakes and J A Gronna Lakota Secretary Edward F Porter Melville Auditor H L Holmes Bathgate Treasurer A Peterson Cogswell Superintendent W L Stockwell Grafton Attorney General C L Finch Lakota Insurance Commissioner E C Cooper Grand Forks Commissioner of Agriculture W C Galbreath Mandan Railroad Commissioners C S Deisem Lamoure Eric Staine Richland John Christianson Towner.

Grand Forks N. D Cochrane E. Y. Sarles Hillsboro David Bartlett Cooperstown Thomas F. Marshall Oakes J. A. Gronna Lakota Edward F. Porter Melville H. L. Holmes Bath

Democratic Conference Ends Amid Exits and Speeches

New York July 21. The Democratic leaders conference at the Hoffman House closed as prominent members departed for travels. Ex Senator Davis and Norman E Mack with C H Hendley visited Justice Alton B Parker at Esopus, while Hepburn praised the President as a gallant Republican leader.

New York Hoffman House Davis West Virginia Norman E. Mack C. H. Hendley West Shore Alton B. Parker Esopus Mack

Harmony Dominates Iowa Democratic State Convention

Harmony marked the Iowa Democratic state convention as factions clash over Hearst and anti Hearst lines. National Committeeman Charles A. Walsh faced an attempt to limit his influence, but anti Hearst leaders gained control of party machinery in Iowa.

Iowa City Iowa anti-Hearst Hearst Democrats Charles A. Walsh Lowa

Quiet at South St. Paul as Strikers Withdraw Pickets

The South St. Paul plant of Swift & Co. saw peace amid a week long blockade as strikers withdrew the pickets at the main gate. No entry was molested though guards remained to deter sneaking strike breakers. Mayor Lytle and Sheriff Grisim say the situation is in hand, crediting the strikers for ending the picket line.

Lytle South St. Paul Grisim

Judge Halts Picketing of Packinghouse Workers

In Omaha on July 21 Judge Munger of the United States circuit court issued an injunction stopping striking packinghouse employees from picketing the packinghouse district. The order was granted on petition by the packinghouse managers.

Omaha Munger United States Circuit Court

Beef prices ease at opening as sales lag

In Boston on July 21 the market opened with a slight drop in many beef cuts and traders expect a sharper price cut soon due to greatly reduced sales. Local merchants report weak demand amid steady supply and decide to watch for further price adjustments.

Boston

Kansas City Packers Hire New Players Amid Progress

Kansas City July 21. The Packers announce steady progress as they employ new men. The update notes ongoing recruitment and development as the club expands its roster and work force.

Kansas City Packers Kansas City

iv days iv days 4 Dars Commencing Thusiagly 2 Pat

Readable fragments indicate a notice announcing a start date for a two part event or project lasting four days. Details on location organizers and exact dates are unclear from the legible text.

Summer Shoes Sale Promises Big Profits For Early Birds

A promotional notice touts a sale of shoes with huge profit potential and "ridiculously low" prices. It urges customers to hurry before selections end, using energetic language to attract buyers.

Strike drives union gains at Armour and Cudahy plants

The article reports weaponized actions at five plants with increased daily output and nearly 200 men persuaded to join the union. A reporter describes about 2,000 workers at the Armour plant and smaller forces at other sites. At Cudahy, many cats are used by strike breakers. In another item, Harry Fitch, 22, dies from hemorrhage on Perch lake due to over exertion escaping a storm.

Ress Navqulinees Armour Cudahy Sparta Wis Harry Fitch Perch Lake

Northwestern Road wreck near Stanwood kills two engine crew

An eastbound Atlantic Express on the Chicago and Northwestern line derailed after passing an open switch at Stanwood. Engineer Wells and fireman Carter, both from Clinton, were killed. no passengers were injured. The danger signal was ignored. The wreck damaged the tower house.

Stanwood Atlantic Express Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Wells Carter Clinton

Jealous Farmer Incident Reported in Des Moines

Public safety incident described as taking place in Des Moines on July 30 Toliff An involving a jealous farmer in the presence of his daughter with unclear details from the fragmentary text.

Des Moines Toliff An

Heat causes six deaths in Chicago as city endures record heat

Chicago records six deaths and twenty prostrations on the third hot day of the term as extreme heat grips the city. The tragedy reportedly involves a jealous husband and his wife amid a family dispute.

Ing Anderson Chicago Mercury

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Mrs. Maybrigk Free Great Britain France PER Sistent RELA Tives Rhinelander, Wis South Dakota Democrats Searles North Dakota State Offices New York City Harmony Swift Pat Patent Kid Vici McKay Vici Kid Law Congress Oxford Lace Dongola E & EE
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