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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1905
Page
6
Washington reports Minister Dawson secured a tentative agreement with the Dominican government to place island revenues under a commissioner named by President Roosevelt with Dominican consent. Funds would fund current expenses and foreign claims, with the Dominican government receiving a share.
An official Kabul dispatch reports President Castro has returned to Caracas after a period away and shows strong hostility to American and French interests, especially the French Cable company. France will decide on steps after reviewing potential acts or the company’s concession. No warships ordered yet, but a naval presence in Venezuelan waters is considered. Castro refused to arbitrate or discuss the demands.
New York March 27 President Castro cable to The World says there is no question of insufficient importance between Venezuela and the matter. He notes his minister holds from the good under dates, and Venezuela prepared to consider the public issue with due weight.
President Castro of Venezuela has refused to arbitrate the pending issues with the United States and ordered the New York and Bermudez Asphalt case to remain in court. Washington says no action will be taken yet and the matter may develop in days. The cabinet en route to the president’s southwestern trip awaits further developments.
White Star steamer Cretic arrived at Ponta delgada Azores at 4 p m on March 27 after sailing from New York on March 18 carrying Secretary of State Hay and Mrs Hay. Hay said he felt very well and had a comfortable voyage after the most comfortable trip.
The Hague reports The Netherlands will take vigorous measures to secure the release of five Dutch sailors illegally imprisoned in Venezuela for seven months. If needed, warships from the Dutch East Indies may be transferred to Venezuelan waters in May to support the effort.
The agreement adjusting Venezuela's exterior debt of about 28.6 million dollars was signed in London. Sixty percent of customs from most ports, excluding La Guaira and Puerto Cabello, are pledged as security for the bondholders.
The American squadron leaves Havana amid patriotic music, whistles, and cheering crowds. Initially disappointed by Rear Admiral Barker's fleet absence, spectators wait in the sun for the show and witness a impressive fifteen ships in review.
The veteran actor Maurice Barrymore died at a Long Island sanitarium in Amityville after years of declining health. Born Herbert Blythe in India to English parents, he rose to fame on American stages with leading roles for Modjeska and Langtry and authored plays such as Nadjeska and The Robber of the Rhine. He married Georgie Drew in 1876, and his children include Ethel Barrymore John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore.
The Keystone express eastbound on the Pennsylvania railroad was halted by a landslide at Packsaddle Creston Pa March 27. Passengers panicked as tons of rock and earth slid down a mountain burying the engine front and derailing a postal car wheel. One passenger M O Ingram injured lightly. Traffic paused three hours.
In Drain Oregon on March 27 Herman Shooks shot and killed E. V. Cooper after Cooper accused him of poisoning him. Shooks then killed Paul Howse at Cooper's house and shot himself, dying almost instantly.
Newchwang reports the Chinese Red Cross feeding 15,000 refugees since the Mukden battle. Thousands live in Sinmintin Mukden and Liaoyang as farmers in Liaoyang remain dependent on relief. Since relief began the Red Cross has spent 75000 dollars on grain.
Three children of Mrs Mary Brockwell aged four and younger died within hours in Paducah Kentucky from opium poisoning. The mother believed cabbage caused it and police investigation is underway.
The text extols Cuticura Ointment and Pills as a near superhuman cure for severe skin problems including eczema psoriasis scalp crusting and infant irritation. It asserts proven efficacy beyond doubt, claiming vast economy and becoming standard worldwide in the civilized world.
Captain W. S. Graham of 1322 Eoff St. in Wheeling West Virginia reports relief after long sores on face and back. He was diagnosed with blood poison and barbers' itch by doctors who offered no help but took his money. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear skin.
San dercock and MacDonald highwaymen were sentenced by Judge Richards to fifteen and ten years with seventy five lashes each for violent robberies. The first installment of twenty five lashes was administered to Winnipeg merchants. MacDonald screamed on the first stroke as Sandercock bore the punishment with groans and stoic resolve.
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick testifies in the Referee in Bankruptcy court case, aiming to present her side of the story. She cites total indebtedness not exceeding 750000 dollars, with 517000 dollars in cash already received, plus 200000 dollars in additional assets.
Reports claim scout ships gathered near Mauritius and a possible meeting between Rojestvensky and Tozo stir public interest. The admiralty denies escalation while noting no direct movements. Word of sinking Russian battleships is regarded as likely false.
Lexington Kentucky March 28 Judge James Hargis his nephew Elbert Hargis and Breathitt county Sheriff Ed Callahan have been held without bail on charges of complicity in the feud murder of James Cockrell in Jackson three years ago Senator Alexander Hargis was released on three 15 000 bail The Fayetter circuit court announced the decision after hearing testimony on bail The trial will be at the present term Cockrell was shot from the courthouse window Jackson and Curtis Jett were granted a new trial while Tom White is serving a life sentence All defendants are noted Kentucky business and political figures and the case has stirred the state.
Mrs Chadwick was late to the motion for a new trial in Cleveland. Deputies urged her to attend as Dawley, her senior counsel, protested juror Butler Crane whose alias raised defense concerns about juror independence.
Chicago report says Frank Ely Rogers, missing four years since July 1901 after his aunt Miss Florence Ely vanished from his uncle Charles Rogers home, returned suddenly to Evanston and kept to himself about his whereabouts. His father James C. Rogers notes Frank denies seeing Miss Ely since leaving home and has traveled through Pittsburg and other eastern cities.
The Nebraska state senate special committee, probing a five thousand dollar doodle fund alleged to influence a tenure extension bill, has asked for arrest powers. An Omaha official is expected to be arrested for acting as go-between with a legislator.
Chicago, March 28. Death by her own action is believed to have caused the death of Miss Clara Hulbert, daughter of Eri B. Hulbert professor of divinity at the University of Chicago. The twenty five year old woman had been ill and was found asphyxiated in her room.
William Rapson of New Lenox pleaded guilty before Judge Dibdell to two murder indictments for shooting his son Herbert and Herbert's wife in January and attempting suicide. The court will hear evidence before sentencing.
About 706 women pledged themselves at a Women's Trade Union League conference in New York to join and support wage earners in all trades. Samuel Gompers and Jane Addams spoke, urging action to improve conditions for women workers. Ellen M. Henrotin was chosen president at the conference.
About 600 men idle after a strike by over 200 boys at the D. O. Cunningham glass plant in Pittsburg. The workers, earning roughly 4.50 weekly, demand 5. A police detail was posted at the factory to curb potential unrest.
Major Charles B. Hinton is found dead in a Davenport hotel. Captain Charles F. June, once a champion skater and oarsman, dies at eighty in Newburgh. Dr. J. F. Whiting, longtime surgeon general of the Grand Army of the Republic, dies in Janesville. Tennessee Gov. Frazier signs anti race track betting bill effective next December. Maxim Gorky’s health worsens amid transfer news from Riga to South Russia. John Rehan, seventy three, prominent boilermaker, dies in St. Louis. H. C. Mahanna, long-time superintendent of South Platte lines, dies in Fremont. John W. Bashford, Hudson lawyer and former state official, dies.
Market notes from Minneapolis dated March 27 show wheat prices with May at 1.09 to 1.10 and July at 1.05 to 1.05. Septem ber quotes are 0.85 to 0.85 percent. On track prices list No 1 hard at 1.13 No 1 Northern at 1.11 and No 2 Northern at 1.07.
Wheat imports and futures show No. 1 Northern at 1.05, No. 2 Northern 0.99, May at 1.06, July 1.04, Sept 0.86. Flax values list on track and May 1.25, Oct 1.26.
St Paul stock yards report March 27 shows cattle good to choice steers 4.75 to 5.50, common to fair 3.25 to 4.50, cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.25, years 3.00 to 4.75. Hogs 4.95 to 5.25. Sheep good to choice wethers and yearlings 5.40 to 6.50, native lambs 6.75 to 7.00.
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports cattle prices from good to prime steers $5.15 to $6.25, cows and heifers $2.80 to $4.00, calves $3.00 to $7.00. hogs mixed to butchers $5.30 to $6.40, heavy $6.35 to $5.50, light $5.20 to $5.40. sheep good to choice wethers $5.75 to $6.25, Western sheep $5.00 to $6.25, native lambs Western $5.50 to $7.65.
Wheat with May at 1.12 percent. June 98. July 84. corn March 47 percent. May 48. July 48. oats March 30 percent. May 30 to 44. September 49. butter creamery 20 28. eggs 16. poultry keys 18. chickens 13. Market values listed for March, May, July contracts and cash prices at Northwestern and Southwestern mills.
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