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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
2
An analysis from a parliamentary dispute warns that failure to distribute crown church lands and expropriate noble holdings could spur a peasant rebellion. Advisers propose two paths: delay talks until June or dissolve parliament for elections, but experts fear either move raises explosion risk.
Novgorod May 29. The Vi borg infantry in garrison here will be quartered in the Preobrajensky guard regiment barracks near the Tauride palace. Officers say they expect the regiment to be used against parliament.
An agent of the Secret police was shot dead in Odessa on May 29. The assassin escaped. Public apprehension grows as terrorists intensify activity aimed at forcing amnesty.
In Tchernigov on May 29, Baron Rudin, marshal of the nobility, converts his country house into a fortress and installs a garrison of Ilogushians, a warlike Caucasian people, amid fears of immediate agrarian disorders.
Count Witte and his wife departed St. Petersburg for abroad after visiting their daughter in Brussels. They plan to take baths in Germany. The count spoke to friends in a notably pessimistic vein before departure.
Chicago May 29 members of the executive committee of the coal operators of Illinois Indiana and Ohio meet to find a way to end the miners strike. The multi state agreement that no settlement would be made in one state without consent of operators in other states was dissolved on the eve of G W Traer representing Illinois
May 29 report warns of a potential revolution in Guatemala that could endanger American investors, notably Minister Combs and Schwarzs & Co., owners of railway and dock property. Violence centers in the northern region near the Mexican frontier as revolutionists mass troops.
The court clarifies the Philippine tariff dispute involving about 4 million dollars. The government collected revenues under an executive order on imports after the peace treaty and before the civil government act, which was later declared void.
Protests against Reed Smoot’s retention as a U S senator flood the senate as petitions from women arrive from several states. Minnesota 6802 Indiana 8341 New Hampshire 3265 Kentucky 2800 Alabama 801 Kansas 14862 North Carolina 2098. Similar petitions expected from every state and territory this week.
President Roosevelt may withhold the reports on abuses in packinghouses if the meat inspection amendment fails. Senator Carter quotes the president saying he would submit the documents to Congress to expose abuses unless the bill passes, to avoid harming stock raisers while demanding strong inspection.
Patrolman C. C. Channells died after coming into contact with a live dangling wire while guiding boys away from fireworks. He attempted to swing the wire out of reach but the end slipped and struck his upper body as he grabbed it with his left hand, causing instant death.
Washington May 29. Mr Stanley Kentucky charged the American Tobacco Continental Tobacco and Imperial Tobacco companies with flagrant law violations. He claimed the group is the most perfectly organized combination weighing on the American public, surpassing standard oil and the Pennsylvania Railroad in unlawful conduct.
In St. Petersburg on May 29 Germany shows keen interest as Russia disclaims hostile aims and promises to alert Germany on terms before any Anglo Russian accord. There are hints Britain may back Russia's bid to open the Bosphorus for Black Sea fleet passage.
Vienna reports Premier Prince Conrad Hohenlohe Schillingfuerst and the cabinet have resigned amid dissatisfaction with Austria-Hungary common customs tariff proposals. The Hungarian claim of an agreement is called unfounded. Count von Condenhove, governor of Bohemia, is summoned to Vienna and is expected to form a new ministry.
A mob of about 200 citizens battered the county jail in Wadesboro North Carolina and hanged J W Johnson after he killed his brother in law. Johnson was seized from the jail and strung to a tree where he was riddled with bullets. Sheriff Roggan was knocked insensible during the incident.
Washington May 29 The house committee on election of president vice president and members of congress authorized a favorable report on Rep Gaines bill for publicizing election expenses. The measure outlines who contributions go to and defines political committees.
Senator Morgar strong in the senate condemning the president's handling of the Panama canal issue. He says Congress should not back a law to carry out the president's actions and warns against abuse of power by the executive.
Washington May 29 The denatured alcohol bill with Senate amendments was agreed to in the House on motion of Mr Payne the author of the bill and now goes to the President for his signature.
Senate appoints Elkins Cullom and Tillman as conferees to reconcile differences on the railroad rate bill. Washington action announced May 29. The trio represents the Senate in the conference with the House on key rate provisions.
JOPLIN MO The Savings bank closed by state examiners under secretary of state orders posts deposits totaling 840 000 will be paid in full. President George W Layne pledges to satisfy each depositor. the bank’s assets are limited. Layne also heads Ozark Coal and Railway Co which owes about 40 000 and may be used to settle claims.
The New York Central Railroad company v H L Miller comptroller of New York decided by the supreme court in favor of the state. The ruling covers franchise taxes on railroad property for 1900 through 1904 amounting to 889375 dollars.
Washington May 29 The Justice Department seeks contempt rulings against parties tied to the March 19 lynching of Ed Johnson in Chattanooga Tennessee Johnson who had been granted a U S Supreme Court appeal from the Eastern District of Tennessee The attorney general accuses Sheriff John F Shipp and deputies of aiding the mob The court set a return date of October 15 and Chattanooga observers note no indictment was returned by the local grand jury Judge McReynolds had urged charges
State Senator George B. Green of New York and W. D. Doremus faced charges of conspiracy to defraud the government and bribery in the stamp cancelling devices procurement. The District supreme court began proceedings before Justice Gould with arraignment and jurors to be drawn. This is Green’s second trial linked to the post office investigation. his first ended in acquittal.
Fire Marshal John Campion is summarily removed from office by Mayor Dunne in Chicago on May 29. The decision surprised many as no public friction had been evident. The dispute stemmed from disagreements over specifications for new fire engines the city planned to buy.
Fort Worth May 29 A shooting affray near Stiles leaves three dead J Ki Warren 28 a wealthy ranchman and his wife Mrs J R Warren and guest Mr Pierce of Hillsboro Texas Sheriff notes no witnesses but a phone tip suggests Warren killed Pierce and wife before taking his own life.
Lawton Oklahoma May 23 Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf train No 4 rear ended Rock Island passenger No 64 near Geary Oklahoma Twelve passengers were bruised and one seriously injured.
At Seventh Hill streets Louisville the Louisville Nashville passenger train derailed backing into Union station. Eight killed and twelve to fifteen injured as coaches crashed into a freight siding. Names include Howard B. Coleman of Stanford and William Pruitt of Lebanon.
The schooner Mabel Wilson sank just outside the Cleveland breakwater after a fierce Lake Erie storm. One sailor drowned. seven crew were rescued, three by the tug Lutz and four by the lifesaving crew. Captain Gotham and Mate Gunnison were badly hurt and taken to the Marine hospital.
A basement fire at 241 West One Hundred and Second Street in Manhattan caused major alarm. Gas leaks confined the blaze to the basement but four firemen were taken unconscious by fumes and tenants fled. Broker Charles K. Northrup died during the excitement. A parrot alerted tenants to the danger.
Dr Crawford Jackson, chairman of Atlanta’s central juvenile protectory committee, announced in New Orleans that John D. Rockefeller will donate 1 million dollars for reformatories. The fund will apply to the South as well as the North.
A thunder storm struck during a ball game three miles from Mobile Alabama killing five spectators and injuring about twenty five. The field was strewn with shoes and clothing as frightened players and onlookers scattered.
A European-wide movement seeks to bar American meat exports following revelations about U S packing houses. The drive aims to curb sales and push for tougher meat import regulations, affecting trade in Britain and its colonies and tied to actions by Neill and Reynolds.
The Ways and Means Committee settles the Port Arthur Sabine Pass dispute in favor Port Arthur. A favorable bill authorizes acquiring the tidewater canal at Port Arthur, costing $1,300,000, and water control from Texas, enabling Port Arthur to become a port of entry.
In the Desplaines river near Willow Springs twenty miles south of Chicago a row boat overturned. Charles Saenger Robert Heiden and Albert Branks all of Chicago drowned.他们翻船。
A roundup notes Captain A A Burnham dies at 76 in Duluth amid Civil War service. James Mayhurst kills wife near Arbala Missouri then shoots himself after years of separation. William Boggs pleads guilty in Kansas City to illegal voting, sentenced to two years. Officials report Ireland laborer housing loan bill and widespread factory closures in American Glass units. Ohio’s largest gas well up in Pleasantville with about 9 million cubic feet daily.
Minneapolis May 28 Wheat May 82 1 4c July 82 1 2c Sept 80 1 4c. On track No 1 hard 85 1 4c No 1 Northern 84 4c No 2 Northern 82 4 1 2c.
Wheat futures steady with No. 1 Northern at 84 percent and No. 2 Northern at 24 cents for May. July quotes show 444 cents and September 82 cents. Flax futures on track with May at 1.15 and July 1.16 and September 1.1635, Oct 1.16.
The snippet lists livestock prices including cows and heifers at 3.00 to 5.50, veals at 4.25, pigs at 6.00 to 6.25, and sheep or shearers at 175 to 753, with references to prime and choice quality. It appears as a fragmented market update with mixed figures and unclear dates.
Chicago market prices for cattle and calves reported mixed figures. Cows and heifers around $1.75, stockers and feeders near $2.75, Texans and calves quoted up to $5.25 and $6.75, mixed heavy and light categories around $6.00 to $6.50. Sheep and lambs shown at about $4.75 to $6.75 with varied quality.
May trading in Chicago showed Wheat at 85 54 to 83 84 for July. Corn May 49 to July 48 43. Oats May 33 0 to July 38 5. Pork May 16 35 to July 16 40. Plax-Cash Northwestern 11 54 and Southwestern 1 09 to 1 08. Butter and cheese prices steady. eggs and poultry listed with small shifts.
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