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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
1
Antwerp reports the British steamer Huddersfield, sailing for Grimsby, collided with the Norwegian steamer Uto near Antwerp. The Huddersfield is believed to have foundered with 5 to 25 passengers dead, many of them Austrian and Italian emigrants, while survivors were rescued.
Four people suffocated in a five story apartment house at 306 West 135th Street. Two others burned are dying. Fire said to be incendiary. Mrs Julia Wandling and three children perished. George Wandling and Victor Johnson fatally burned. Johnson chased a man seen lighting kerosene soaked shavings at the stairs. The blaze began on the top floors where the Wandlings lived.
Des Moines dispatch reports Botna in Shelby County wiped out by the cyclone with Farmhouses destroyed and a large church wrecked. Creston sees ten dwellings toppled and Mrs E Troop and daughter injured in the wreckage, with casualty details still incomplete as of 11 a.m.
Ten miles north of Gray in Audubon County a farmhouse collapse leaves two children dead and five other occupants seriously injured. Rescue teams work at the wreck site as investigators chart the incident.
Another death is reported from the South Des Moines tornado. Richard Wallace's home was destroyed and his three year old daughter died in a fire caused by a stove overturning. The Des Moines river is rising and factories move stock as residents flee the floodplain.
Two Southern Railway freights collided near Bryan Alabama in the morning. Engineer Action was killed and Engineer Chester and three firemen were missing. Engineer Johnson and Brakeman J D Hill were fatally injured. Both trains were destroyed by fire.
A tornado near St. Elmo Missouri on Tuesday killed eighteen people and left one missing. Daniel C. Barker, a retired farmer, died overnight from apoplexy caused by fright. Edward Wiseman remains missing and C Daniels along with Mrs. John McMahon are seriously injured.
In Long Prairie Minnesota on May 28 William Martin age ten was killed when he and an older brother found a revolver in an uncle’s trunk and mishandled it. A bullet struck near the heart as they played with the gun.
Richard A. Canfield arrives in New York aboard the Campania after a European voyage. He later surrendered to Judge McMahon and received parole.
Walter L Chapman of Kansas City, long missing since a schoolboy quarrel thirty five years ago, is revealed as heir to more than $50,000 under the probate of his father Dr. Andrew L Chapman. The elder Chapman was a grandson of poet Thomas Campbell.
In London on May 28 the Derby stakes for three year olds ran about one mile and a half. Sir J Miller's Rock Sand won with Vicinius finishing second and Flotsam third among seven starters.
A tornado near West Buxton leaves a casualty count in Iowas small town. Emergency crews cordon the area. Local officials urge residents to stay clear of debris and await further updates on the disaster response.
A tornado torn through Monroe county and southern Mahaska county killing two people Georgia Blakey and Herbert Rhodes. Addison Rhodes Mrs Addison Rhodes John Blakey and Mrs John Blakey were fatally injured. Weather halted medical aid as lines were down and rain followed, prompting urgent help from Oskaloosa and Albia.
A tornado struck the Glenwood state hospital for the feeble minded at night killing Maggie Betnes eleven and Hazel Wright ten. Eleven others were injured but expected to recover as the old dormitory and powerhouse were blown down and all buildings damaged. Wires were down and details scarce as physicians from Des Moines aided the injured in the ruined dormitory.
A Hastings Nebraska tornado damaged Hastings homes and business blocks with no deaths there. Nine people died in Davey while Valparaiso and Raymond suffered heavy damage but reported no fatalities. Wires down and details sparse as the storm tracked north of Lincoln and split in several directions.
A heavy rain and wind storm in Omaha derailed an eastbound Union Pacific fast mail engine on soft tracks and blocked westbound trains. Several houses were unroofed but no injuries reported.
A semi cloudburst drenched Oskaloosa Iowa with three and a half inches of rain causing significant flood damage. Lightning struck Penn College causing structural damage and fear of further hazards.
A cloud burst struck the northern part of Abilene county during the night causing extensive crop damage. One third of Abilene city is flooded, but no lives were lost.
New York May 27. District military court leaders depart for Kishenev signaling plans to try those involved in the massacre before a military tribunal, which alone may impose capital punishment.
A Big Four work train carrying Italian laborers collided with a box car train near Armstrong street in Columbus at 10 45 am. Ten persons were injured and two were probably fatally hurt.
Jackson Ky May 27 with the grand jury still hearing the Marcum Cox and Cockrill assassination case troops scour the countryside to bring indicted witnesses Curtis Jett Tom White and others to Winchester Clark county jail and protect key figures as fears mount a possible confession by Jett could trigger a large uprising among Breathitt county supporters and strain military patience.
A US plot network by Italian Mafia to murder factory bosses and foremen leads to mass dismissals of Italian workers nationwide. Easton Pennsylvania reports a thwarted superintendent killing, with officials warning major firms to purge Italian staff.
Eight thousand Chicago barbers threaten a strike within twenty four hours if demands are rejected. They seek twelve dollars weekly plus half of earnings over eighteen dollars, and extended shop hours including early openings during the year. They want closing times of 8 p m except Saturdays until 10 p m and Sundays until noon, not affecting downtown all night shops.
Week ending May 26 shows multiple warranty deeds across Huron and Cavour including Maris Taylor to Holland for lots 1 and 2, block 30, 3d railway addition, and Charles M McCook to John O Kane for lots 20 and 21, block 53. Other transfers include G. Foster to Mille-wanaihen, D. S. B Johnson to Co, and Walter Oviatt to Burnight among numerous Lot and block trades with values noted, totaling about 35 000 dollars.
F A Spafford from Flandreau Ivan W Goodner of Pierre R M Slocum of Herreid M F Greeley of Gary A W Burtt of this city and I D Aldrich of Big Stone met at the Depot Hotel Wednesday. Bids for the new Aberdeen Normal building were opened from six contractors led by N P Fransen Co at 36940 and G O Keesler at 37500 with several other bids ranging up to 33983. The appropriation for the building.
The post office will open on Memorial Day May 30 1903 from nine to ten in the morning and seven to eight in the evening. Carriers will do morning delivery and one box collection at 7 30 a m. Mail will be made up and dispatched as usual. CU N Cooper Postmaster.
Excur sion tickets at greatly reduced rates on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and the best of everything. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western railway.
Ticket package to Boston and back offered by Nickel Plate Road for the National Educational Association annual meeting. Fare $19 with $2 membership fee, sale July 2–5 and return July 8–12, with option to extend to Sept 1 by depositing return portion and 50c execution fee. Superior train service dining car meals American club plans 35c–$1.00 a la carte. Write John Y. Calahan for departure times and details.
Promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children claiming relief from seasickness and constipation with stomach and headache issues. Asserts worm removal if present and offers 25 cent price, free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, New York.
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