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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
1
The administration decides not to deploy regular U S troops to the Isthmus, keeping Marines in reserve while a diplomatic approach continues. The move signals restraint and a focus on broader regional stability amid ongoing tensions.
A 3% cent drop in May wheat prices led the day’s trading with May delivery at 96 4/5 cents and July down 2 1/2 cents to 91 1/2 cents. Coarse grains followed the retreat as May corn and May oats slipped. May pork fell 8 1/2 cents amid broad market weakness.
Military leadership reshuffles as high command departs ISL and Empire to join front lines in escalating hostilities. The move signals a shift in strategic control amid rising combat.
Paris reports that Japanese general staff left Japan for Chemulpo Korea indicating troops have landed in Korea and the forward movement is expected to begin late this week. The Russian force defending the route is said to be stronger than anticipated and may show surprises.
St Petersburg reporting that the Japanese bombardment of Port Arthur was not confirmed by the general staff. Dispatches claim fifteen Japanese warships attacked at 10 morning, damaging the Askold and Novik while sinking a torpedo boat. Weather delayed further actions.
The Upper Maumee River overflows its banks across Defiance Napoleon Grand Rapids and Waterville causing widespread destruction. Ice gorges have broken at several points raising water levels higher than recorded with homes washed away and a large bridge swept from Waterville. The ten mile ice dam above Toledo looms as a potential flood risk city docks already at danger.
San Francisco March 2. Referee Eddie Graney stopped the Corbett Sullivan bout in the eleventh round to prevent Sullivan from being knocked out. Corbett was unmarked and fresh while Sullivan, battered and reeling, displayed gameness but could not contend.
Washington March 2 Senator Gal linger introduced a bill to raise executive officers salaries and for senators and representatives. The proposed scale sets the president at 75000, vice president 15000, speaker 12000, cabinet 15000 each, and senators and representatives 8000 each, effective March 4 1905.
Washington reports the Dominican Republic refused to permit a U S blockade of Macoris port, with Captain Miller aboard the Columbia stating he would not recognize the blockade or entry denial for vessels flying the U S flag. The minister conveyed that President Morales initially demurred but then agreed.
Chicago March 2. A federal court injunction against telegraph messenger strikes failed to curb slugging tactics. One adult strikebreaker was beaten unconscious and another was roughed up by about a dozen youths trailing from the company offices. Police arrived to restore order.
Telluride Colorado March 2 Sheriff Rutan with military aid arrested 37 striking miners on vagrancy charges. Judge Holmes fined 25 and discharged 12. The fined men were given 24 hours to choose work with suspension or face removal from town or jail.
Charles Dick of Akron has been elected to the United States Senate to replace the late Marcus A. Hanna. He won the solid Republican vote of both the house and senate in separate sessions. Democrats backed John H. Clarke of Cleveland. General Dick was nominated by Senator W S Harris and Rep W R Buchtel.
Chicago March 2 President W R Harner of the University of Chicago underwent an appendicitis operation in Chicago. The medical team reported a successful procedure and steady recovery prognosis for the university head.
The patient underwent appendicitis surgery and withstood the shock successfully. Physicians report the condition after the operation as highly satisfactory.
A favorable report from the senate committee on territories endorses Senator Welson's Alaska delegate bill. The measure is set to reach the calendar before Thursday, designated Alaska day in the senate.
Omaha March 2 delegates from twenty states attended the National Co Operative Grain Growers and Stock Raisers association meeting. The executive committee proposed a broader organization, new $5,000,000 capital stock, and the name change to Farmers National Exchange company to buy sell and stock grain livestock and produce and build elevators warehouses and stock yards.
Deep snow blocked seven eastbound New York Central trains between Syracuse and Utica. A Ye snowplow derailed near Ye. By 10 30 the Century Limited started east, followed by the fast mail and others at intervals. No eastbound trains had reached Syracuse by noon and morning runs on several lines were canceled.
Washington March 2 The commerce and labor department to investigate whether the beef trust violates the injunction. The resolution, favorably reported by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, would direct action if the House adopts it. Author Representative Martin of South Dakota introduced February 4, outlining alleged misconduct and asking Congress to oversight enforcement.
Vladivostok reports 500 Chinese brigands terrorizing Ningata led by Ya vanten who claims invulnerability to bullets. Irkutsk dispatches note firms paying married workers in full and single men half pay as conscripts are called. Warships Russia Gromoboi Rurik Moskova active. Vladivostock harbor icebound. two Japanese failed a dock attack and fled.
The Ja 2 legation in London reports Tokio's formal reply to Russia's note charging Japan with opening hostilities without a war declaration. It argues Russia prepared for conflict and that diplomacy was delayed, placing responsibility on Russia and asserting no declaration was necessary before hostilities.
A Port Arthur dispatch to the American notes the town is already on short rations with food prices exorbitant. Civilians are few but present. authorities fear hunger more than Japanese shells, reflecting growing anxiety in a besieged harbor.
World dispatch from Vienna quotes the Zeit claiming the czar desires to go to the Far East to sustain fighting traditions and boost his troops, as confirmed by a high military authority.
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