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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
1
A satchel of dynamite was found near the Chicago and Alton tracks in Lincoln Illinois just feet from the spot Roosevelt would alight during his arrival. Bloomington reports a police investigation is underway into the explosive device amid heightened security concerns during the presidential visit.
In Philadelphia on June 4 a shift occurred as several large ingrain carpet manufacturers announced they would grant weavers a fifty five hour week and a ten percent wage increase. Lightenbergur & Co resumed on this basis while James Pollock & Son and Robert Carson signaled willingness to concede if others joined. Haircloth weavers walked off, closing four mills in the city.
President Roosevelt visited Rockford Illinois for the dedication of Memorial hall a 6000 structure honoring Winnebago county soldiers and sailors. He arrived at 9 15 am and was introduced by Congressman Hitt before a brief address and the flag was unfurled.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania June 4 Another large strike appears likely in the anthracite region as three district presidents elected and approved by the United Mine Workers face operator non recognition. The three leaders back from a conference with National President John Mitchell act under his orders to press recognition or see work halted across the region. The board members say their action is endorsed by miners throughout the area.
In Chicago on June 4 flat janitors in sixty W. A. Merrygold & Co. buildings walked out, with twenty men quitting work. Elevators stood idle, hot water pipes ran cold, and halls remained unclean. North and South Side residents faced disruption as grocery and milk wagon drivers joined the dispute, prompting removal of one janitor, Harry Janeichke, from his post.
The district executive boards of the United Mine Workers of America issue a call for a convention in Wilkes-Barre on June 15 to decide if miners should suspend work pending settlement of the conciliation board dispute.
Rome reports Mgr Lorenzelli the papal nuncio in Paris told President Loubet privately that the pope cannot receive him in Rome if he comes as the guest of the king of Italy.
James Allen, an elderly bachelor farmer famed for reputedly killing the last buffalo on the Western Iowa plains, fell down stairs at his home in Sioux City on June 4 and died two hours later from a broken neck.
On the river at La Crosse Wisconsin June 4 Vincent Boland boarded the steamer Frontenac seeking vengeance against the Hershey crew. He wounded Tom Wilson in the neck and fought David Bronk until overpowered by the crew. Boland escaped.
Three masked men boarded the eastbound suburban car from East St. Louis at dawn, robbed motorman J Bowes, and killed conductor John N Keith who rushed to aid the crew. The robbers signaled the stop, seized both men, and fled after escaping from the car.
A catastrophic incident during the games leaves hundreds dead and many injured. Officials report chaotic scenes as emergency crews rush to the venue. Authorities stress ongoing investigations and safety reviews amid mounting public grief.
The Gainesville New Holland and White Sulphur Ga storm leaves about a hundred dead and 2000 injured with 1000 homeless. Two hundred homes plus mills destroyed and property losses near 600000. Rescue hampered by darkness and rain as officials call for tents and aid.
The Atlas Loan company of St. Thomas shut its doors following the Tuesday failure of A. E. Ames & Co. Atlas president A. E. Wallace was connected with Ames. Liabilities of the Atlas firm are stated to reach $400,000.
In New York on June 3, 300 strikers clashed with police using granite blocks against 50 paving workers on Elm street. One officer was badly hurt, several workers injured, and a general strike of ironworkers and engineers declared at a Fifth Avenue hotel project over nonunion deliveries by night.
Des Moines and surrounding towns report rising flood damage with mud on furniture and damp walls. People plan to relocate as committees push drying efforts to prevent disease while trains resume near normal service. Ottumwa reports receding water but Keokuk shows the worst conditions with towns like Bentonsport Farmington and Bonaparte largely underwater.
Chicago June 3 four railroads have made peace with the Freight Handlers union and three more will follow after the Lake Shore road granted a 4 percent wage increase. Nickel Plate Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul are among the settling lines.
Little Rock Arkansas June 3 It is reliably reported that Henry C Caldwell federal judge of the Eighth circuit will retire from the bench on June 4. Caldwell is the only surviving Lincoln appointee on the bench having been appointed in 1864.
Seattle on June 3 reports a thousand people have departed by three steamers the Senator the Oregon and the Jeanne bound for Alaska. Each vessel is crowded with freight and passengers while hundreds more seek passage and are turned away.
Victoria B C June 3 The Dominion government instructs Local Meteorologist Reed to install a chain of lookout stations on the Fraser River to provide telegraphic flood warnings for the coming summer.
A Boston gathering from June 28 to July 1 offers travelers advantage via Nickel Plate rates. Tickets go on sale June 25 to 27 with no excess fare and a final return by August 1. Inquiries to John Y. Calahan Chicago general agent at 113 Adams St. Room 298.
The passenger department issues a folder with reduced rates and sleeping car service for Colorado tourist spots. Rates apply to the Christian Endeavor meeting in Denver from July 9 to 13. Send a two cent stamp for a copy to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
Advertisement for bedding plants from Huron Nurseries in Huron Ohio. Lists pansies verbenas and otter lawn beautifiers and invites customers to call on or address the nursery for purchases.
New York reports Northern Securities officials say there is no material change in the merger case as it goes to appeal. Lawyers expect a stronger position before the Supreme Court, arguing that restraint of trade implies actual restraint rather than mere power to restrain.
President T. C. Wilson of the Laundry Workers Union and C. I. Goodhart of the Owners' association signed a settlement with the girls and miscellaneous help. Open shops are allowed without discrimination but union label users must hire union workers. Wages scale remains as the outstanding issue to be arbitrated.
Burglars dynamited the Kidd Bros. & Burghers steel wire mill offices at McKees Rocks Pa early this morning and set fire to the plant after finding nothing of value. The main frame building was destroyed with an estimated loss around 50 000 dollars.
The French consul reports insurgents in Yunnan province have captured Chepingchau and Homichau. Communication between Yunnanfu and Tonquin is cut.
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