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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
7
General Kuroki reports two Russian divisions under Lieutenant General Keller launched a dawn attack on Motien pass July 17. Dense fog hid movements as they pressed Japanese positions but were repulsed with Japanese forces pursuing them westward.
St. Petersburg reports no official confirmation of a Russian attack at Motien pass though Gen Keller remains active. Officials doubt two divisions took part, suggesting two regiments instead. Japanese advance is believed paused or awaiting results while Sakharoff confirms Kaihou skirmishes and no news from Port Arthur or Vladivostok.
Berlin says the Russian steamer Smolensk had no right to seize mail sacks from the North German Lloyd vessel Prinz Heinrich. The foreign office accepts search rights on board a ship but argues only a warship may seize mails. Smolensk, recently in the Dardanelles under a Russian commercial flag, lacks warship status. The case awaits further discussion.
Chefoo July 19 The steamer Kipangan of the Hindoo China Navigation Company is eighty eight hours overdue from Newchwang and is reported to have struck a mine. Agents cannot confirm the report though they are inclined to doubt it. No news from Port Arthur but the belief grows that a final Japanese assault may occur this week. Journalists arrive from Chinese ports trying to reach Port Arthur after its fall.
The British steamer Persia was forcibly detained for an hour by the Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk near Aden Arabia on July 19. The Smolensk seized two bags of the Prinz Heinrich mail bound for Nagasaki after transferring mail from the Prinz Heinrich's Japanese portion.
The Fu ping reports on July 16 the Japanese army stood within fifteen miles of Tientsin. Russian gunboat Stroutch officers prepared horses for escape as the approach of Japanese forces was anticipated.
The Japanese destroyer Hayatori captured a junk carrying mail from Port Arthur to Chefoo. Letters on military and naval conditions at Port Arthur were seized. Valuable information was contained in those letters. Non military letters were sent to St. Petersburg for delivery to the addressees.
Advices from Helsinki report three leading Finnish university figures arrested and deported to St Petersburg during July. Homen Estlander a European renowned scientist and law lecturer Baron Wrede, Finnish Roman law professor, were seized with other professors. No information followed. Authorities aim to terrify Finns and prove no one is safe from Russian reach.
In Steilacoom Washington during army maneuvers Troop EB Ninth cavalry colored was ruled out of action by umpires. They charged Washington troops and Nineteenth infantry in their front withdrawing sabers and slashing among infantry. Three Second Washington soldiers and one regular were seriously injured.
In Elisabethpol, the vice governor Andrieff was shot six times in the back at Adgshakent near the Persian frontier. The attack occurred in a busy thoroughfare at 7 p m. the killer fled the scene.
The insular bureau of the war department invites proposals for the sale of 3,000,000 dollars of Philippine 4 percent one year bonds. Bids are due by 2 30 p m on August 22, with proceeds to retire the outstanding 3,000,000 dollars of Philippine bonds.
Berlin reports a well organized Armenian revolt is planned in the Caucasus with secret meetings ongoing. Russian authorities are uneasy as revolutionists reportedly hold large stores of rifles and ammunition.
A ferocious wind and rain storm caused extensive crop damage in the La Crosse area Wisconsin. Several small suburban buildings were unroofed and creeks overflowed their banks with some bridges washed away.
Harry Fitch aged twenty two died suddenly of hemorrhage of the lungs while boat riding on Perch lake. Excess exertion while escaping a coming storm caused the hemorrhage, with a young companion present. Sparta Wisconsin reported July 19.
Chicago July 19. Both sides prepare for a strength test this week as thousands more recruits head to packing plants from across the country. Armour Morris Swift and Schwarzschild & Sulzberger renew large scale killings. guards protected workers amid alleged strike violence near the stockyards.
Strikers retain control as Sheriff Grisim reports inability to deploy deputies due to widespread sympathy. Mayor Lytle urges peace while Butchers' union leader Willis warns of drastic action if new workers are used. Governor Van Sant meets with both sides and opts not to call out the militia.
Force of pickets in East St. Louis packinghouses rises as St Clair county court grants injunction restraining striking union butchers from interfering with nonunion workers. Strikers interpret move as packers planning immediate reopening with large nonunion forces.
Coroner’s jury finds Frederick Kent Loomis dead in Bigbury bay after a Saturday discovery at Warren Point. Wound behind the ear suggested but inconclusive evidence leaves an open verdict. Consul Stephens oversees the body, to be embalmed and sent home for burial.
At midnight the Citizens Water dam burst sending 300 million gallons through Scottdale Pennsylvania flooding crops and wrecking buildings. Messengers warned residents saving hundreds of lives as $50 000 in machinery and reservoir damage was reported and bridges and trees were swept away.
A New York tornado injures half a dozen residents at the Quaker settlement near Chappaqua. Most injuries expected to heal, except two: Mrs. Anna Washburn and Charles Dodge. Mrs. Washburn’s mother, Mrs. Mary Hibbs, died in the ruins. Dodge was trapped under a fallen tree. The storm caused widespread havoc with clothing and objects found draped through treetops and a carpet carried over a mile, later lodged high in a tree.
New York reports seven women drowned in Valparaiso during a Saturday cloudburst. Homes inundated, many families left destitute as streets flood and rail lines are disrupted. Subscriptions are raised to aid victims and rescue efforts continue amid fears of more casualties.
Jefferson City reports a crowded scene as delegates and politicians arrive ahead of the Democratic state convention. Circuit Attorney Joseph W. Folk of St. Louis appears virtually unopposed for the governorship, with rivals unable to name a credible challenger.
Packers at five leading plants claimed a large addition to their forces as July 19 progress. The report notes shipments and a surge in operations with about 2,000 sheep being processed or arriving, indicating intensified production activity.
In Janesville Wisconsin on July 19 Joseph Green and his wife were struck by a passenger train a mile south of the city. Mrs Green died from injuries and Joseph Green is not expected to live. Their horse balked in a red middle of the railment business man of this city.
Omaha July 19 The Chicago and Northwestern ran two specials to Bonesteel and Fairfax in addition to regular trains carrying over 2,000 men and women who plan to register for lands in the Rosebud reservation opened for homestead entry. The rush grows as registration nears expiration with about 60,000 persons registered thus far.
Out-of-town party leaders including Henry G. Davis and James M. Head arrive for the conference on campaign plans and chairman selection. Key figures like William F. Sheehan and Bourke Cochran are discussed as potential picks while informal talks proceed and a final decision is awaited.
P C Knox of Pennsylvania former attorney general and close Roosevelt adviser visited Sagamore Hill at the president’s invitation. They discussed campaign matters and parts of the speech due July 27 in reply to the Chicago convention action and acceptance letter. Knox will sail for Europe next Saturday aboard the St Louis and be absent about five weeks.
Omaha reports from July 19 indicate meat packers including Cudahy Swift & Co Omaha Packing Armour dynamics show increased workforce but continued small scale slaughter. Managers say cattle hogs and sheep killed at modest rates. overall conditions improved since strikes began. No retail price rise expected this week though stock remains scarce.
Minnesota wheat is estimated at 67,946,074 bushels with crop conditions above ten-year averages. North Dakota wheat reached 58,002,609 bushels and South Dakota 45,362,875. Minnesota corn is projected at 43,985,020 bushels, up from 1903’s 40,726,870. Flax across the three states is expected to be larger than last year at 8,781,606 in Minnesota.
A fierce electrical storm moved through Northern New York causing extensive damage in farming districts. Out of town telephone service was crippled with sixteen toll lines of the commission affected.
Judge Bradford in New York hears Hill of the Northern Securities company and Col W P Clough discuss pro rata liquidation of assets until the Harriman suit is resolved. Clough says merits not decided yet and no public steps planned, stockholders’ interests will be protected, details to follow in a day or two.
Three Black Greenway brothers accused of fatally wounding white boy Arthur Scott in an attempted robbery. Captured after a chase and moved to Topeka for safekeeping. Bitter feeling spreads in Holton with potential trouble when prisoners return.
New York July 19. Abattoirs and packinghouses on the East side suspended work as beef cutters and butchers walked out. Some independent firms attempted to fill contract orders but began by doing almost nothing.
La Crosse Wisconsin July 19 Logan Olson eighteen drowned after a cyclonic wind drove bathers to shelter and swept him beyond the reach of hired life savers on Pettibone public paths by the riverfront beach.
Charles H. and James Wilkinson, brothers aged sixteen and nineteen, drowned while bathing in a Laurel Delaware mill pond. Very Rev Stephen Kealy provincial of the Passion Order in the United States died while celebrating Mass at a West Hoboken New Jersey monastery chapel. Kosher beef dealers in New York suspend purchases affecting 8000 shops. only ten remain open. A West Chester county New York baseball championship game between New Rochelle and Tuckaho ended in a free fight with about 1000 spectators and several injuries.
National League results show Brooklyn 4 over Cincinnati 2 and Detroit 3 over New York 1. American Association scores list Milwaukee 2 over Louisville 3 and Columbus 6 over Kansas City 5, with a second game Kansas City 2, Columbus 2 called after the fifth inning to permit Columbus to catch a train.
Minneapolis July 18 Wheat prices for July 98 3 4 cents Sept 89 1 4 cents Dec 86 3 4 cents. On track No 1 hard 1.00 1 4 No 1 pink 99 5 8 cents No 2 Northern 95 1 4 cents.
Wheat prices for delivery No 1 Northern at 1.03 and No 2 Northern at 99 44 cents on track. July and September futures for wheat at 1.03 and 9 percent and 85 percent. Flax on track for July at 1.20 and September 1.21 percent.
St Paul Union Stock Yards reports cattle prices good to choice steers 5.40 to 5.90, common to fair 23.50 to 24.75, cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.50, yearlings 2.00 to 4.25. Hogs bring 4.85 to 5.25, yearling wethers 4.25, lambs 5.50 to 6.00.
At Chicago Union Stock Yards on July 13, prices for cattle range from poor to prime steers $4.50 to $6.40, cows $1.50 to $4.50, calves $2.50 to $5.00, and heifers $2.00 to $5.00. Hogs trade mostly $5.10 to $5.75 for various weights and qualities. Sheep and lambs see good to choice wethers at $4.25 to $3.00, mixed at $3.50 to $4.25, and native lambs $4.70 to $7.00.
Chicago market notes list grain futures in July and Sept contracts for Wheat Oats and Flax with prices in cents and dollars. The report includes pork values for July September October and dairy quotations with regional notes.
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