Dominican Convention Treaty Fails to Pass
A treaty plan to unify or stabilize relations with the Dominican Convention is abandoned amid lost hope of ratification. Officials indicate no immediate path to approval and await further developments.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
1
A treaty plan to unify or stabilize relations with the Dominican Convention is abandoned amid lost hope of ratification. Officials indicate no immediate path to approval and await further developments.
Washington reports that ratification of the Santo Domingo treaty is unlikely this session. Senator Cullom and others seek more information. the treaty may be set aside for months with a possible vote later or a reconsideration motion to keep it alive.
A bill requires the railroad and warehouse commission to fix storage demurrage and car service charges and to fix the time after receipt of freight at destination at which such charges shall begin.
Rio Janeiro reports a decree terminating the martial law declared November 16 amid the insurgent movement. The move lifts the special security measures in the city and surrounding districts.
Lord Rothschild doubted where Russia could borrow more money after postponing the Russian loan. He attributed the delay to force of circumstances rather than French pressure, noting large French holdings in Russia and the difficulty of finding French subscribers while war continues. He warned continued war risks revolution in Russia.
Emperor Nicholas has approved the council of war decision to send Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaevitch to replace Kuropatkin as the best way to quell intrigues among generals. Soukhomlinoff will be chief of staff. Reports say L本novich may have won a notable success against Nogi, surrounding two divisions marching north to The pass, as Oyama presses to pursue the Russians.
A violent hurricane lashes the English and Irish coasts causing great damage and disruption. Winds and sea surge threaten towns and ships as authorities face the aftermath and mobilize aid and repairs.
A hurricane force storm battered the Irish and English coasts during the night. Telegraph lines fail and lifeboats are active as ships seek shelter. The British ship Khyber wrecked off the Cornish coast with 23 drowned and 3 saved after sailing from Melbourne on October 26 bound for Queenstown.
Consul M. J. Burke, United States consul at St Thomas since 1897, died today of pneumonia. A native of Carlton county near Ottawa, he moved to the United States early and worked in newspapers, most recently for the Chicago Inter Ocean. He was forty eight years old.
In New Brunswick New Jersey on March 16 a jury found J Frank Cordova formerly South River minister guilty as indicted after six hours of deliberation He eloped with Julia Bowne one of his choir singers The extreme penalty is one year in prison.
Paris reports confirm the postponement of a $120 million seven year 6 percent Russian loan. French underwriters delayed signing, amid Manchurian unrest and a general tilt toward peace, while Russia insists negotiations are adjourned not ended. The move aligns with French press and officials wary of indemnities or humiliations in any peace terms.
Tokio reports the American iron screw steamer Tacoma of 2812 tons register, owned by Northwestern Commercial Steamship Co of Seattle, was seized by a Japanese guardship on March 14 while sailing from Seattle January 6 with beef cargo for Vladivostok, though claimed for Shanghai.
The Wisconsin assembly approved the Metzler bill to require old line stock insurers to mutualize after reaching 20 million dollars in force. Opponents call it drastic and harmful, arguing it will push firms from Wisconsin, though the measure does not alter existing policies. New business must adopt the mutual plan.
Vancouver Barracks Washington reports Lieutenant Francis Boone, recently court martialed, attempted a midday escape and was struck by sentries fire. He sustained two serious wounds though not necessarily fatal in the incident.
New York reports that Nan Patterson will face a second trial on the murder charge of Young the wealthy bookmaker. The district attorney’s office announced the trial will begin on April 10.
The Russian government holds firm on fighting. Minister of Railroads Prince Hilkoff says peace is desirable but impossible under current conditions. He argues surrender would ruin Russia’s Far East gains and prestige. He plans to visit Siberia to oversee railway improvements and double tracking. He hopes army losses abroad are overstated.
In Washington on March 16 the senate discussed Santo Domingo affairs as Senator Teller sought a state department inquiry into relations with the Dominican government from July 1, 1904, to March 1, 1905. The reading sparked executive session and Senator Heyburn pressed annexation as a national destiny.
Mrs. A. P. Johnson received $500 from landlord Max Conwisher in Judge Chetlain's court after jurors heard he called her a "monkey face" and an "Irish Mick" during a March 28, 1902 dispute. The suit sought $25,000.
Springfield Ill March 16 a bill drawn by the Illinois Grain Dealers association would create a uniform reciprocal demurrage law and require enforcement by the Illinois railroad and warehouse commission. No state currently has such a law on the books. The bill was introduced in the house of representatives.
Denver reports a joint legislative convention recessed at 2:20 p m after a viva voce vote. Peabody and anti Peabody factions discuss seating Peabody as governor with an immediate resignation to transfer power to Lieutenant Governor MacDonald, with resignation prepared and ready.
Mrs Mary Mahoney aged 100 a pioneer of Wisconsin and La Crosse resident since territorial days is dead. The brief death notice notes her long life in the city and her role as an early settler.
Market wire from Minneapolis dated March 15 shows wheat quotations for May at 1.091 percent, July 1.06, September 0.888 with on track delivery. On track No 1 hard priced at 1.135, No 1 Northern at 1.11, No 2 Northern at 1.07.
The Duluth market reports arrival and track prices for Wheat and Flax. No. 1 Northern wheat ranges around 1.06 to 1.07 dollars with various month futures noted, while flax prices show about 1.38 dollars for arrival and track with May futures listed.
Madison reporting that a Fond du Lac price cut by an independent seller triggered a 10 percent reduction by the Plover Paper company and the Wisconsin River Pulp and Paper company. Both firms are owned by George Whiting of the General Paper company amid weaker demand than supply.
St Paul market report shows cattle from good to choice steers $4.60 to $5.50, cows and heifers $3.25 to $4.25, veal calves $2.00 to $4.75. Hogs ranged from $4.65 to $5.00. Sheep good to choice grades for wethers and yearlings at $5.40 to $6.50, native lambs $6.75 to $7.00.
General Kuropatkin reports a fierce center attack near Fan River about thirteen miles south of Tie Pass being repulsed. He notes more than 1,000 corpses left in front of Russian positions and suggests the action may indicate an assault on Tie Pass itself.
Salt Lake City March 16 editor of the Salt Lake Tribune former United States Senator Frank M Cannon has been excommunicated by an order from the Weber stake. He had earlier been excluded from fellowship on charges of apostasy and disloyalty to the church.
The report shows ranges for cattle with good prime steers at 5.10 to 6.25, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, calves 3.00 to 6.50. Hogs trade from 4.70 to 5.20, sheep from 5.00 to 7.65 for wethers, natives, and western offerings.
Chicago market notes list futures for Wheat May at 1.13 with July at 91 92c and Sept at 0. Corn March 48c with May 49 49 49c and July 49c. Oats May 32c July 81c Sept 29 30c. Pork May 12.76 12.77% July 12.90 12.92%. Flax cash Northwestern 1.37 Southwestern 1.25. Butter Creameries 21 25c, Eggs 16 cc. Poultry 1Sc chickens 12c springs.
A wholesale polygamy case campaign against Mormons has begun at Raymond Alberta in the Northwest Territories now a province. Mounted police lead the action against an estimated seven Mormon defendants as the Tribune reports from Winnipeg.
From Newchwang on March 16 military observers say missing cannon counts stem from Russians abandoning guns as they retreated. The Japanese plan a broad search for artillery lost near the Mukden front amid the current rush.
Pennsylvania supreme court sent the case of Samuel Greason back to Berks county for review. Mrs Kate Edwards, white, condemned to death, may testify in Greason's favor as the pardon board grants a continuance and reprieves while awaited action on commutation. Both have faced death watches for two years.
In Brooklyn a cab delivery to a police station revealed a dead woman and a semi conscious man. The man Thomas Deegan of Monroe street is detained with the driver as police investigate the deaths. Miss Mary Savage, 30, is identified as the deceased. The surgeon cites a heart weakness worsened by alcoholism.
Two masked men raided the Theetle post office nine miles east of Hankinson on March 16. They seized postmaster James Engels and bound and tortured his wife Mrs Engels to locate hidden cash. After failing to find the $300 Engels had, the burglars fled with $40 from the post office funds.
Stadlander and his wife were found dead in their bed in Saginaw Michigan. Police believe they died by their own hand in a joint suicide after Stadlander, a traveling agent for Gudahe Bros of Milwaukee, was recently accused of financial shortfalls. An agent arrived to serve a warrant when the bodies were discovered.
Burglars broke into two Iowa towns Durant and Stockton early in the day and carried off all letter mail for the towns and three rural routes. The incident leaves mail service disrupted across the Davenport area.
The Wray Castle from Portland was driven ashore at Queenstown as a severe gale drives ships ashore. Other vessels dragged anchors to ride out the storm off the coast of Oregon.
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