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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
1
Washington reports a sharp House clash as insurgents aided by Democrats derail a Dalzell rule change to apply last Congress rules to this session. The roll call produced a four vote margin, with chaotic balloting and several miscast votes before final defeat and procedural debates on future rules.
The candidates presented voted for themselves with all present except Mr. Cannon. Clerk McDowell announced the results after Mr. Clayton objected that tellers' report, not tally clerks, should determine the tally. The tellers then reported Cannon 204, Clark 166, Esch 3, Norris 2, Cooper 1, Hepburn 1.
More than 500 top athletes from across the country converge on New York for the New York Athletic Club Indoor meet. Prominent club amateurs join college stars from Yale Harvard Princeton Columbia Dartmouth and others in a program featuring four relays ten handicap events four scratch races and novice events including a 440-yard rug and a mile walk.
New York on March 16 reports nearly one third of the world’s coffee stored in its harbor warehouses awaiting a tariff. Dozens of steamers laden with coffee sail toward New York and ships depart from Rio Santos Havre Hamburg and Antwerp to supply the United States. Merchants fear Congress in an extra session will impose duties on imports.
Vienna March 17. In the lower house Premier von Blomwerth referenced the Austro-Servian tangle while discussing a bill on annual recruits. He said Serbia’s reply to Austria’s note was evasive and that no economic talks could proceed until a clear statement of intentions. Ministers stressed the army’s readiness for action as the crisis remains acute.
In Vinita Oklahoma on March 16 attorneys for Governor C N Haskell and other prominent Oklahomans charged in a Muskogee townsite scheduling conspiracy filed a motion in federal court to quash the indictments. The court held the motion under advisement and continued the case to the April Tulsa term beginning April 5. The motion mirrors the one served on A U S D A Gregg at Muskogee alleging bias in grand jury proceedings by Special Assistant Attorney General Rush of Omaha.
New York March 16 The Press Publishing Company publisher of the New York World pleaded not guilty before Judge Holt in federal court to criminal libel charges in the Panama canal case. Caleb Van Hamm editor also enters a not guilty plea. One week granted to prepare a special pleading on jurisdiction.
Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. of the U.S. Army faces trial April 19 at the Flushing courthouse on a charge of murdering William B.R. Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club in August last year. Justice Garretson of the supreme court will preside.
Berlin reports the Austria Hungary Servia crisis remains acute with Vienna poised to press Belgrade for clear intent. If Servia concedes negotiations may continue peacefully, otherwise hostilities threaten. Turkey faces pressure over war materiel at Saloniki and naval chokepoints while Serbia seeks munitions via Bulgaria.
Rome March Ue The pope ratified the appointment of Moneignot John Farrelly current spiritual director at the American college in Rome to be bishop of Cleveland in succession to the late Bishop Horst man. The decision came at a recent meeting of the conciliatory congregation.
Assemblyman C. C. Wellensgard testified in the senatorial primary investigation that he received 2650.80 dollars from the Stephenson fund and spent about the same on his campaign. He kept two small books for accounts, promised to send memoranda, and noted small expenses. A motion to pursue serjeant-at-arms after W. H. Hatton failed as Hatton avoided service. C. H. Russell testified he received 450 dollars from the Stephenson fund for both candidates’ interests amid shifting support and small itemized costs.
Washington March 17 Speaker Cannon and Champ Clark minority leader traded sharp remarks at the White House. The exchange touched on proposed rules changes and control of the House with Cannon labeling La Follette as a fake and arguing that the majority can still govern. Clark declined further comment beyond saying the amendments to the rules are minor.
Chicago March 17 The government suit against Edward H Harriman and associates seeks to break up a substantial transportation monopoly between the Missouri river and the Pacific coast The hearing before Special Examiner Sylvester G Williams is a branch of the suit begun in East Lake City a year ago The government’s first witness was J N Wentz a retired railroad man Thirty other witnesses are expected to testify at the present examination.
Friedrichshafen March 17 Count von Zeppelin and four others aboard a new airship made a successful descent on shore of Lake Constance. The craft landed easily, then ascended again, returning to the lake district. One steering plane was slightly damaged by a tree but repaired on site. Virginia News Richmond March 17 A Virginia regulator set the maximum passenger rate on the Virginian railroads at 2 1/2 cents, after a petition for a new rate. Judge Prentis wrote the opinion with others concurring, Judge Rhea dissenting.
President Taft asks Congress to focus on revising the Dingley tariff, arguing production and government revenue require adjustment. He notes business uncertainty slows activity and urges speedy yet thorough consideration of a new tariff bill, with other topics limited this session.
Mrs Teal wife of stage manager Eien Teal was sent to Blackwell Island penitenary for one year after conviction of attempted subornation of perjury in the Gould Kelly Gould divorce proceedings. She may gain release in ten months for good behavior. Also a cablegram reports Admiral Swinburne and American cruiser squadron visiting Acajutla.
Salvatore Randazzio, convicted April 2, 1908 for the murder of his cousin Pietra Randazzio at West Salamanca on January 11, 1908, was electrocuted in Auburn prison. He maintained until the end that he was not guilty.
Washington reports Ambassador OBrien will remain in Tokyo. Former Secretary Oscar Straus will be reassigned to another embassy.
In Albany on March 17 the Court of Appeals ruled that John R. Hegeman, president of Metropolitan Life Insurance, must stand trial for perjury related to alleged false statements in the company's annual report filed with the state superintendent of Insurance on January 2, 1905.
In Caracas on March 17, Manuel Paredes files suit in Venezuela's high court asking Europe-based former president A. M. Castro to be extradited. He accuses Castro of ordering the February 1907 murder of General Antonio Paredes and several revolutionary supporters while prisoners of war. The case seeks the maximum fifteen year sentence.
Washington Democrats of the house caucus condemned the members who bolted the minority leadership. The resolution aims to punish bolters by denying committee assignments as a deterrent and to prevent any rewards for desertion. Minority Leader Clark may oppose assigning members beyond the twenty four who left his side.
A sergeant and seven privates of the rural guard at Vueltas in Santa Clara Province mutinied and fled with horses and arms into the woods. They intend to spark an uprising. Strong detachments from nearby garrisons pursued the mutineers.
Delegates to the Eastern district of the Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers' Association met in Read Pa on March 17 and ended talks after deciding not to accept a 12,000 iron workers wage reduction announced by manufacturers in the district. In Trinidad Colo on March 17 Koward Buller a saloonkeeper was shot and killed by J M Justice who then surrendered, saying Buller had taken his wife.
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