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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
In Flandreau South Dakota on June 18 1909 the jury found the defendant Agnes Kaufman guilty of battery and fined her 100 dollars. The trial was the third after two prior hung and manslaughter verdicts. The case long disputed as a miscarriage of justice or as justified verdict concludes a celebrated criminal matter.
Washington June 22 After haying Sept for several Months a committees the bill providing for the taking of the thirteenth census was called up in the house by Mr Crumpacker of Indiana. The old discussion on apportionment rules for appointments was revived with Mr Sims of Tennessee supporting the senate amendment and Mr Hay of Virginia seeking exemptions for private secretaries stenographers and division chiefs. The motion to recede and concur failed and the bill went back to conference.
President Taft has ordered a hearing June 28 to hear distillers on the meaning of whisky under the Pure Food Law. Attorneys for the distilleries will argue against the ruling by Solicitor General Bowring on whisky interpretation.
In Schenectady a Chinaman is detained while Reginald Sigel asserts he has not seen the suspect, William H. Leon Ling. Chu Gain, linked to Leon Ling’s escape case, was rearrested after a Coroner hearing and freed on bail of 31,000.
Chung Sin, friend of Leon Ling, broke under questioning and gave a key statement to District Attorney Jerome. Early reports claimed he saw Leon escort Miss Cigel to death, but the DA noted the account was not exact and promised a full written statement later.
Queen Victoria of Spain has born a daughter at La Granja. The birth pleased the King and queen as their third child, after two sons, Prince Alfonso born May 10, 1907, and Prince Jaime born June 23, 1908. Queen Victoria is daughter of Prince Henry of Battenburg and Princess Beatrice. She married King Alfonso on May 31, 1906.
Alpena Mich June 23 The steam er W P Thew owned by Hugh I Havey of Detroit was sunk off Thunder Bay Island by the steamer Livingstone The Thew s captain and crew of eleven men escaped in yawls and were picked up by the steamer Mary C Ephicke
Flooding from the Grand river shut the Denver and Rio Grande tunnel at Tunnell Station twenty miles east of Grand Junction, blocking traffic in both directions. Water levels continue to rise and other track sections face danger as conditions worsen.
Baseball in the Panama canal zone shows strong support with two leagues completing their season at Colon. Plans are proposed for a new baseball park before the next league season opens, reflecting the sport's growing popularity among local people.
President Taft supports a proposed 2 per cent tax on corporate net earnings. Attorney General Wickersham outlined a draft amendment to the tariff bill in a cabinet session lasting over two hours. A White House conference with Senate Finance Committee members and Senator Root would decide the final form, including a possible exemption for earnings under 5,000 and potential floor amendments.
In East Chicago two men on a Calumet river bridge leaped into the water to avoid an approaching train. The engine stopped and rescuers failed to recover the bodies. Identities of the victims were not established.
Two bandits entered the United States Express company office in Green Bay at night and forced the in charge to open the fuse with revolvers, securing $5,000.
Detroit hosts about 700 master plumbers from all sections of the United States for the twenty seventh annual convention of the National Association of Master Plumbers. A daily convention paper will be issued during the four days of sessions.
Heavy rain ongoing in Middle Tennessee sprouting wheat to shocks. Losses from Crop damage expected to reach thousands of dollars. Similar conditions reported in Northern Alabama and Southern Kentucky.
Dayton June 19 tributes marked by the nation state and city for Wilbur and Orville Wright. General James Allen presented fold medals authorized by congress as Governor Harmon and Dayton officials witnessed. A parade followed featuring exhibits on aviation progress with noted diplomats present.
Hampton Roads. On June 18 sixteen battleships under Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder began summer maneuvers of the U S battle fleet. The fleet will drill south of Chesapeake Bay through July with coaling breaks, then regroup at Provincetown for a Taft review, return to Hampton Roads by Aug 9, resume drills, and end with record target practice and battle target drill. Four submarine boats and a dozen torpedo boats accompany the ships.
Washington reports that on June 22 the House passed the unresolved balance of appropriations for river and harbor improvements for fiscal year 1910 after a brief skirmish. Messrs Tawney Fitz gerald and Sherley attempted to delay, but Alexander pushed the resolution under suspension of the rules and it sailed through 152 to 28.
In New York on June 1, testimony in the Gould divorce case contends Mrs. Katherine Clemmons Gould was intoxicated at Castle Gould on Long Island. Witnesses describe episodes of drunkenness, including driving reactions, loud conduct, and repeated claims she appeared unable to sit steady or control her actions.
Chicago June 22 Profess or George Burman Foster and his writings stirred a four hour Baptist ministers conference session. Veracity of some members was challenged as hisses reflected heated debate. A resolution urged Foster to withdraw from the conference and a formal withdrawal from the Baptist church was set for next Monday.
Frederic A. Delano, president of the Wabash railroad, explains to President Taft his refusal of the minister to China offer. He states a preference for railroading over diplomacy and a desire to continue his work and home affairs in Chicago, believing he can accomplish more there.
Tokio reports that Japan will not intervene over Hawaii strike tensions. A cable to a Japanese brothel seeking government intercession was deemed useless, with Honolulu dispatches blaming Hawaiian anarchists for the stoppage. Consul notes improvement of Japanese labor conditions if agitators are convicted and urges planters to demand workers return without concessions.
A British steamer Northburg was fired on by a Russian torpedo boat near the Bjorke island coast as Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William were to meet at Viborg Finland. One crewman was wounded and the vessel hailed off Wire Tahel amid tense guard patrols.
Pittsburg June 17 Over 10000 skilled workers in the Amalgamated Association of Tin Plate and Tin Workers employed by American Sheet and Tin Plate will quit tonight June 30 as the company enacts an open shop order. Many unskilled workers will be affected. President B P J McArdie announced the decision with a caveat unless a satisfactory arrangement is reached. The Pittsburg district mills of the subsidiary United States Steel total 152 tin trade mills and 51 sheet steel mills across Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and Indiana were included.
Berlin June 17 The Reichstag debates new tax proposals aimed at closing a 125 million dollar annual deficit created by naval armament growth. Critics warn universal exemptions like air and sunlight may vanish as government plans raise taxes across brandy wine beer tobacco gas electricity advertisements succession duties fire insurance poleceven stocks land values land transfers coal output and export trains and milling.
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