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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
2
Publication details describe a periodical issued three times weekly with news from The Daily Tribune, foreign cables, domestic correspondence, stories, illustrations, industrial info, fashion, agriculture, and financial markets. Subscriptions priced at $1.50 annually, with Turk Huron ore offer at $2.00 annually.
A Chronicle special reports Samuel Baca, an American, was executed by Mexican authorities after leading a gang that abducted and tortured a Mexican merchant to reveal wealth. Ten gunmen fired in unison, killing Baca as his wife suffered a brutal fate. The killing followed his capture in Texas and surrender by the state department.
The US transport Ingalls slipped from blocks and sank in 50 feet of water at Erie basin South Brooklyn. One man killed, many injured as about 240 workers and 30 Italian laborers in hold feared trapped. Dock age over 50 years. $80,000 in repairs planned.
The Staten Island ferry Northfield, crowded with about 1200 passengers, was rammed by the Mauch Chunk off Whitehall Street and sank within twenty minutes. Rescue boats and tug crews saved many, but reports differ on deaths. Captain Abraham Jason is jailed for criminal negligence while Captain Griffin faces a manslaughter charge.
P J Conlon of Sioux City Iowa first vice president of the International Association of Machinists arrives to take charge of the local strike. He says 37 400 union machinists have won the 9 hour day with 10 hours pay since May 20 while 17 000 remain on strike including 2500 in Cincinnati after returning from the Toronto convention. He addressed a mass meeting at Workmen s hall.
The body of Baron von Ketteler German minister murdered during the China troubles was removed from the legation grounds and shipped to Germany. Impressive ceremonies, military and diplomatic, preceded the departure with an American guard of honor guiding the remains to the train. Dr Mumm von Schwartzenstein conveyed thanks to Major Robertson the legation guards commander.
Seattle June 17 The Yukon is open from end to end according to news from the steamer Dolphin. The ship brought down 40000 in gold dust. The Dawson banks hold 7500000 in gold dust renewing speculation on this year’s Klondike output with estimates from 15000000 to 25000000.
Washington June 17 The War Department releases statistics through April 17 1901 detailing insurgent captures and surrenders. By Jan 1 1901 total captives reached 21 497 with 1 067 officers and 8 951 men surrendered by April 17. Lieutenant General Trias surrendered in Southern Luzon marking a key turning point with Aguinaldo's surrender noted.
A board of naval officers headed by Lieutenant Commander Mason will convene at Newport to examine the entire powder question. The study focuses on dangers in handling and storage of explosives and aims to develop safeguards after recent explosions at Indian Head and San Francisco magazines.
Observed Flag Day in Buffalo on June 17 at the Pan-American Exposition. The Temple of Music hosted formal exercises by the Daughters of the American Revolution the Grand Army of the Republic and other patriotic societies. Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles gave a patriotic address to enthusiastic crowds. Captain Richmond P Hobson represented the navy and received a long ovation. He lauded the army led by Miles and the navy praising Admirals Dewey Samson and Schley.
Paris dispatches say foreign ministers in Peking consider new Rockhill proposals on minor Chinese concession issues and indemnity payment. Decision on how China pays is postponed until these items are settled. It appears the British plan may be approved while the United States arbitration suggestion at The Hague is unlikely to be accepted.
Ann Arbor June 17 reports several University of Michigan mechanical engineering students plan summer work in Detroit and Chicago plants. Two juniors have joined Detroit's old motor works and three more undergraduates intend to follow.
The June 17 report states the mayoral recount in Topeka, Kansas, rests on whether double marked ballots for Parker on two tickets will be counted. If excluded, Hughes leads by 171 votes. if included, Parker wins by 53.
Neenah June 17 Louis Weber a renowned Wisconsin contractor shot himself through the temple with a revolver. Death was instantaneous. Weber built many state and county buildings and belonged to several secret orders.
Consul General Gowdy in Paris reports to the State Department that American coal can compete with imports into France, helped by England’s export tax but hindered by high ocean freight rates. If transport costs drop, American coal should have a strong future in France.
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