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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
7
Schedule notes attach times 8:15 8:00 5:45 6:40 a.m. for connections at Sioux Valley Junction to Watertown and Redfield toward points east. L. H. Jongs, Agent.
Washington reports little confidence that Senate managers can secure two thirds for ratifying a Cuban sugar pact. The plan to draft a treaty in Washington stalled, with any draft needing Havana approval, delaying submission before adjournment likely by July 4. The president may test the issue to show support for Cuba, but not expect success.
Washington June 24 opening conference on the isthmian canal bill prompts strong push for the Nicaragua route by Hepburn and Davey. Fletcher favors Panama with possible Darien review. Length and outcome depend on house conferees persistence and overall support, not anticipated to cause a lasting deadlock this session.
The U S House resumed debate on the Philippine civil government bill after routine business. A war secretary information resolution sought details on payments by Governor General Wood to F B Thurber and others for Cuba reciprocity advocacy. De Armond opposed the policy. Grosvenor criticized recent rule criticism and noted past votes on rules.
In Paterson New Jersey on June 24 only about a third of the usual silk mill workers reported for duty. Striker meetings planned but no action until bosses decide on conference with strikers. Infantry and cavalry detail at the mills as large crowds gathered without incident.
Washington report states the bankruptcy law amendment bill, approved by the house, now rests with the senate judiciary committee and will not be acted on further in the current session. The piece notes the legislative pause and committee status.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 24 The seventh week of the anthracite coal miners strike began quietly with small settlements showing idle men. President Mitchell address reads to miners as rumor of a break fails. Some stragglers seek work and are assigned tasks, while companies suspend resumption. The Mine Workers committee pushes remnants at engines and pumps, but few join the strike.
In a newspaper statement from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 24 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers appeals for arbitration after operators refused to meet the union. he argues cost of living justifies higher wages and cites railroads as taking coal profits. He disputes claims of reduced output, urges settlement to avert broader conflict.
Toronto June 24 Business Agent McDonald announces after a twelve hour conference with street railway officers the wage and union recognition dispute is practically settled Militias from Niagara on the Lake arrive and are quartered at the armories The street railway says a settlement may be possible but cars will not run until company protection is provided In Washington the naval appropriation bill conferees are named Hale Perkins Tillman and a further conference is sought on amendments The army bill shows a motion to secede from amendment No 13 after discussion is agreed to
Miss Helen Stratton and Miss Emma Ramstead were instantly killed, and James Miller died three hours later after a Northern Pacific passenger train struck their buggy crossing near Obrien, thirteen miles south of Seattle. Benjamin O. Winkles survived.
A jumble of candidate notices announces runs for Beadle County offices. Names include J M O Baren for county commissioner second district and George Kerr for sheriff, plus H F Pay for clerk of courts, A Colcord for county auditor, T C Rugney for county auditor, H J Winn and A J Holbrook for treasurer, Lawrence S DuBois for superintendent of schools, J H Wishner for superintendent seats, and Kronenth Deputy for register of deeds.
North Western line offers summer excursion tickets to Lake Shetek Tracy Minnesota with two options. Fridays and Saturdays round trip 4.10 with return by following Tuesday. Daily round trip 6.60 with return within thirty days. Lake Shetek praised as a premier summer and fall resort for fishing and hunting with abundant prairie chickens snipe ducks and geese. Local hotels and stable services available at reasonable rates. Nearby reachable lakes include Current Lake Siegel Fremont Sarah Bear Long Buffalo Iron Beauty Willow Isabella and Clear Lake.
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