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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
A higher court upheld a prior conviction against Senator Burton of Kansas, ruling the verdict stands and imposing the sentence. The decision closes an appeal that argued procedural errors and questioned evidence. Burton maintains the outcome was unjust.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed United States Senator J Ralph Burton of Kansas being sentenced to nine months in Iron County Missouri jail and a $2500 fine for violating the law forbidding senators from receiving compensation for services to government matters. The decision, by Justice Harlan, upheld the statute against Burton's challenges though Justices Brewer White and Peckham dissented. A rehearing motion grants Burton sixty days to seek review into the next term.
A Senate action plan calls for immediate resignation or else a resolution will be introduced to declare Burton’s seat vacant. The clock runs with a deadline noted as May 22 while the party weighs steps.
Leon Iowa May 22 Mrs Mary Amigo aged 103 dies from blood poisoning after a scratch while she petted a cat the oldest white person in Iowa.
John Alston Moorhead, son of Pittsburg magnate John Moorhead Jr., eloped with his mother's French maid and wed in New York. The marriage estranges him from the Moorhead family who reportedly plan to disinherit him, forfeiting a vast fortune. The couple reportedly stays with Horace Moorhead on Long Island, seeking reconciliation.
Washington May 22 The railroad rate bill returned to the House without interest from members or galleries after passage by the Senate. The measure was referred to the speaker's table for action.
Representative James A. Goulden of New York testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the Ames bill, asserting that Albany senators earned 50 000 to 100 000 dollars a year from insurance interests. He claimed his company was coerced into giving 10 000 dollars to a national campaign committee in 1896, with attempts in 1900 and 1904 failing.
Washington May 22 The house passed a bill amending section 6 of the currency act of March 14 1900. It authorizes the secretary of the treasury to issue gold certificates in denominations of five dollars minimum instead of twenty dollars and empowers national banks to circulate some of their notes in five dollar denominations as regulation permits, replacing the prior one third limit.
Washington May 22. Statehood conferees failed to reach a conclusion today while examining the main point of difference. Senate conferees proposed a basis of compromise centered on the Foraker amendment to allow New Mexico and Arizona voters to decide statehood in a special election.
The U S Supreme Court affirms the Northern District of Ohio circuit court ruling in the day rate interstate commerce case. The dispute centers on railroads changing freight day from sixth to fifth class and ICC injunction attempt. the circuit court had refused the writ, and the Supreme Court sustains that action.
Philadelphia May 22 Subpoenas issued by the interstate commerce commission target several Pennsylvania railroad officials. They will be asked to testify about car distribution and gifts of coal companies stock as hearings resume Wednesday.
Report from Marinette Wisconsin dated May twenty second says danger from fires is past as rain falls. A Stephenson company in Wells Michigan tops losses at about forty thousand with frame buildings and small sawmills mainly affected. Burned out settlers likely under two hundred. Quinnesec suffered major damage though not forest fire linked. bonfire caused the blaze near a livery stable.
Washington says marines aboard the Columbia and Marblehead are bound for possible action near the Panama Canal. Elections next month may spark disorder. officials warn malcontents and deploy forces to guard the zone on both the Gulf and Pacific sides.
A bloody brawl at the Southern depot in Walton Kentucky left William Merret severely wounded with his throat cut from ear to ear by a pocket knife. George Marchant suffered a fractured arm from a pistol shot and Clayton Anderson endured brain concussion from blows with a pick handle. Seven men fought with no arrests. locals watched, fearing peacemaking would trigger more violence. The victims are described as recent Walton settlers from the Kentucky mountains feud district. The dispute is linked to an old mountain feud.
San Francisco May 22. A. D. Puter, linked to major land frauds and sought by federal authorities after fleeing detectives, was captured in Alameda. He resisted arrest drawing a revolver as agents approached and provided a brief struggle before a police station seizure. He used the alias James William Barr and planned to sail for China.
Washington May 22 Senate finance committee discussed the denatured alcohol bill but took no action. Indications show a majority favors the house bill without amendment.
City officials plan warrants against several high social figures owning multiple downtown houses used for immoral purposes. Some are women with large incomes from rentals ranging from 125 to 2300 dollars monthly. Authorities also intend arrests of over twenty real estate firm officials connected to the practices.
Bloomington May 22. Striking miners have attempted to burn the Cardiff Coal company shaft and property. Sheriff C H Hoke with armed deputies defends the mine as a call for troops is expected and militia companies are held in readiness.
Batoum May 22 W H Stuart American vice consul was shot and killed at his country place. the assassin escaped. Stuart, a British subject, was a leading ship broker and exporter in Batoum. Amid last fall’s unrest he faced threats from longshoremen and was forced to pay 1500 dollars at Christmas as a holiday gratuity for dock laborers.
Washington reports that Vice Consul Stuart an Englishman aged forty nine who had served as consul for about two years was killed at Batoum while acting consul.
A spring water reservoir near Stillwater overflowed on May 22 releasing about 100000 gallons. The force shattered timbers and broke steel bands, flooding nearby gardens and lots with debris including heavy foundation stones scattered in the surrounding area.
Harry J. Reynolds once connected with a Cleveland iron ore and shipping firm pleaded guilty to bigamy in Norwalk Ohio. He was sentenced to three years in prison after marrying Mae Smith while his wife remained living in Cleveland. Reynolds said he married Miss Smith while temporarily deranged.
In Bucharest on May 22 the government ordered the expulsion of twenty three prominent Greek city merchants linked to the Wallachian disturbances after the May 13 Grabena massacre. The Greek community reacts with great agitation and additional expulsions are feared.
J W Fuller’s Tokalon, a 25 to 1 outsider, won the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend defeating Dandelion and The Picket. The winning time was 2.05 and a fraction, close to the track record.
A carload of draft horses owned by French & Efnor and consigned to Barrett & Zimmerman of St. Paul was destroyed by fire shortly after departing Webster South Dakota. The car attached to a freight train was found five miles east with eleven horses burned. ten were unharmed but two were badly burned needing care.
In St. Petersburg on May 22 the parliament avoided conflict after moderates among the Constitutional Democrats persuaded hotheads not to push a crisis. The house proceeded with normal business and began debate on the agrarian question, while crowds gathered at the Tauride palace in response to the emperor's refusal to receive the deputation.
May 22 St. Petersburg reports a military court has condemned Lieutenant General Stoessel commander at Port Arthur and Rear Admiral Nebogatov who led a squadron to death for surrender to the Japanese after the Port Arthur siege and Sea of Japan battle.
Count Keller, a colonel of dragoons, was severely wounded by a bomb thrown at him during a review in Kaljiszk Russian Poland. His horse died and his orderly was hurt. the attacker escaped. Keller had been active in suppressing local disturbances and is linked to the family of Lt General Count Keller killed in 1904 at Yangtse Pass.
Officials in Reku uncover a tunnel beneath the military prison and seize a secret anarchist printing office. Electric plant workers at Bibieybat strike and oil workers threaten to join.
Engineer John Cole killed his daughter Maria with an axe then attacked his wife and fatally wounded her before shooting himself. The violence followed the departure of a young man said to be engaged to Maria.
In Rome on May 22 Dr. Lapponi reported the pope had a good night, gouty knee pain nearly gone, and overall health improved after his illness.
Philadelphia May 22 A contest over the estate of William Weightman the millionaire manufacturing chemist arose in the orphans court. Key figures are Mrs Jones Wister and Mrs Anna Weightman Walker the latter sole heir. Claims include undue influence and unsound mind at will execution. The codicil favoring Weightman’s grandchildren is said to be destroyed. Mrs Walker ill and unable to appear, case continued until June.
Wilbur G. Voliva, head of the Christian Catholic church, told Zion City followers that from January 16 to May 19 church expenses dropped from 9800 to 3832 dollars per month. Clergy salaries were reduced, overseers' pay fell from 300 to 60 dollars, and Voliva's own pay is now 100 dollars monthly. The report was given to a committee appointed by Federal Judge Landis to inspect Zion City industries. Dowie’s condition reportedly unchanged.
Pirates loyal to brigand chief Valiente captured a British vessel off the Anghera coast on May 22 and demand a ransom of $2,000 for the vessel and crew release.
Frank P. Sargent is reconfirmed as commissioner general of immigration. Abbeville Alabama, with 2500 residents, loses almost its entire business district to a fire. Red Cross in San Francisco prepares to assume relief duties after the army withdraws June 1. Allan McDowell, longtime Masonic lecturer, dies in Kansas City at 73. Two workmen killed and two injured by falling rocks in a Pennsylvania tunnel under the Hudson. Howard C. Wiggans reelected supreme regent as Royal Arcanum holds session at Old Point Comfort. Presbyterian General Assembly at Des Moines calls for a $300000 relief fund for afflicted churches.
Minneapolis May 21 Wheat futures quoted at May 83%4 cents July 83%4 33% cents and Sept 80% cents. On track No 1 hard 85% cents No 1 Northern 84% cents No 2 Northern 83% cents.
On May 21 in Duluth the market showed wheat prices on track with No. 1 Northern at 84 7 8 cents, No. 2 Northern at 82 1 2 cents, May 84 1 2, July 84 3 4, Sept 81 1 4 cents. Flax futures on track with May 1.15 1 4, July 1.17, Sept 1.17, Oct 1.16 dollars per bushel.
May 21 St Paul cattle prices show steers 4.50 to 5.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.50, veals 1.50 to 4.25, hogs 6.05 to 6.20, sheep and lambs with wether 4.75 to 5.75 and lambs 6.00 to 10.00 along with prime spring lambs 7.50 to 10.00.
Chicago May 21 cattle and hog market figures show ranges for cows and heifers stockers and feeders Texans and calves from 1.75 to 6.46 per unit. Hogs include mixed and butchers around 6.15 to 6.40 with light and heavy categories. Sheep and lambs priced from 4.75 to 6.85 depending on weight and condition.
Chicago daily price notes for May and July contracts across wheat corn date pork flax butter eggs and poultry. Wheat May at 8 644 cents July 83 53 cents. Corn May 49 44 cents July 48 44. Pork May 31 5 62 percent July 15 72 percent. Flax cash Northwestern 1 15 Southwestern 1 09 May 1 09. Butter creamery 13 4 percent 18 0 percent. Eggs 14 percent 15 cents. Turkey chickens noted.
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