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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
2
Improved Farms advertises 76 000 acres of hardwood timber land near railroads and markets. Timber includes maple basswood birch and hemlock with no pine slashings. Each land purchase includes a ready to move log house 18 by 26 feet priced 6 to 15 dollars per acre. Terms one fourth cash and balance in five equal yearly payments at 6 percent.
Advertises hundred million feet of timber and land for sawyers with a portable mill. Offers several thousand acres capable of 10 000 feet per acre, urging buyers to travel by Cable on C N W Ry with refunded rail fare for land purchasers and maps available on request.
C N W Ry timetables show passenger service from the east at 8 45 pm daily except Sunday and from the west at 6 pm daily except Sunday. Chicago Express runs 8 10 am and 7 40 pm daily except Sunday. Mail and Express and Accommodation trains operate daily except Sunday with varied 6 20 pm to 7 30 pm times.
Rail timetable notes Crains departing Huron heading east on daily routes with express and mail services. Mentions departure times around morning and evening, connections at Bronx Valley Junction and Redfield for points east, with varying accommodation and freight details.
The Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line offers one way second class rates to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Black Hills Wyoming Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Assiniboia on select Tuesdays in March and April 1905. Tickets and full information available from agents of Chicago North Western HIghline.
Washington reports the state department will proceed with customs collections at Puerto Plata and Monte Cristi under last year’s arbitration award after the Dominican treaty failure in the extra Senate session. European creditors may push independent action, risking friction and Monroe Doctrine tensions.
Washington notes describe Senator Morgan denouncing the publication of executive session records and unveiling a resolution to probe the Dominican protocol of January 31 1993. The move spurs debate as Senator Teller and Senator Lodge clash over information requests and presidential disclosure.
St Petersburg reports Lieutenant General Linevitch, at sixty six, new commander of Russia's Far East land and sea forces. A veteran of Caucasus fighting since age twenty one, he fought in the 1877 8 Russian Turkish war and Asia campaigns, aided the Peking legations relief, and earned soldier affection for his care of troops. His forces reportedly held Mukden against thirteen Japanese assaults and pursued south of Tie pass, then repulsed a Japanese attack at the Fan river before burning the railroad station as Russians withdrew. The campaign is hailed as a major modern victory spanning about ninety miles in fourteen days. This line of advance ends likely south of Harbin.
In St Paul on March 18 the body of a young man, thought to be Joseph Hartman, alleged Hartman linked to Edward Gottschalk, was found in the Mississippi near the dam where the two were last seen. Hartman’s death followed a police claim Gottschalk forced him away to prevent a confession. Gottschalk awaits grand jury action after a preliminary hearing for Schindeldecker’s murder.
St. Petersburg reports persistent rumors that railroad communications have been cut behind the Russian army. No official or private dispatches have been received and news is awaited with intense anxiety.
France informs the United States of Venezuela’s actions against the French Cable Company and says patience is exhausted. The French ambassador may meet President Roosevelt next week to learn the U S policy and adjust its own line accordingly.
St Petersburg reports a 100 million dollar internal credit loan by the finance ministry at 5 percent. It will be floated soon with an issuance price likely 93 to 95. Banks ready to underwrite. the government savings bank expected to take 25 million and Moscow Merchants Volga and Kama banks able to cover large portions. Japanese armies advance ninety miles in a fortnight with the left wing making gains.
Paris March 18 The cabinet council has considered Venezuela's action toward the French Cable Company's lines but gave no public intention. Final action awaited Venezuelan court decision due next Monday.
New York March 18 William Nelson Cromwell of New York stated he had no communication with any US official about San Domingo subjects. He addressed remarks by Senator Morgan in the senate executive session accusing him of being the prime mover in a scheme to influence Dominican government finances.
Jefferson City March 18 The day’s first ballot in the joint legislature failed to break the deadlock for US senator as Niedringhaus and Cockrell each held steady. Results showed Cockrell 2 votes, Niedringhaus 58, Parker 31, Warner 9 with 174 total voting and 88 needed for a choice.
Chicago report states Frank Dunham an Illinois Central railroad engineer hounded by money lenders who had seized his wages for a long period, leading to his death by suicide at his home.
March 18 report shows widespread unease as reserves face forthcoming mobilization. Government has requisitioned all horses in the district, signaling intensified wartime measures.
Six masked robbers tried to dynamite the Birk Bros brewery safe in Chicago. They overpowered two employees, then fled after a pistol battle with officers. Over twenty shots were fired. two of the suspects were possibly wounded and helped by accomplices during the escape.
The Chadwick estate’s household property sold at auction for 25 900 dollars to A D Nelson of New York after twenty bidders. Clothing valued at 4 000 to 5 000 dollars, claimed exempt under bankruptcy laws, was not offered.
Chicago March 18 Charles J Hinka president of Hinka Bros cut stone contractors shot and killed his brother and partner Frank Hinka then killed himself in their office after a quarrel over business matters.
In Paterson New Jersey on March 18 a quarrel atop a 125 foot cliff ended with the death of John Bennett an insurance agent. The body lay at the foot of the cliff and investigators have not determined if he was pushed or fell.
In Tatrobe Pennsylvania on March 18 yardmen who refused to join the Atlantic Crusher Coke company strike were assaulted by miners and drivers. Several men were injured before company officials restored order and resumed work.
Denver dispatch reports the Colorado legislature unseated Democrat Adams and threats to withdraw Governor James H. Peabody's resignation. Republican leaders push for McDonald to be sworn in as governor, with Peabody's fate left to party leaders. The resignation held by W. S. Boynton is addressed to Secretary Cowie and claims immediate effect.
In Denver on March 18 James H Peabody secured the governor’s office in a 51 to 41 joint assembly vote ousting Governor Adams. Peabody had pledged to resign the chair to Lieutenant Governor McDonald, a Republican, amid party split with Adams and ten Republicans crossing lines. The resignation was reportedly left with Boynton for filing.
Ottawa reports the North west school dispute resolved with an educational clause framed to meet Liberal policy in the house. The measure affects existing schools and governmental oversight as of March 18.
The Madison assembly approved a bill creating a new town in Taylor County to bear President Theodore Roosevelt’s name, honoring the late leader. The move reflects continued national reverence for Roosevelt and expands local designation.
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