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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
4
Crop expert V. Jones estimates the state corn crop at 56,000,000 bushels. If Mr Bryan’s judgment matched his voice he might hope to press. The Hearst faction is urged to push a yellow and red Democratic line.
Jerome Jones bolts the four ticket withdraws from consideration for the Republican nomination leaving party observers unsure of the path ahead.
The Mitchell corn palace reports daily crowds up to 6000 with the state fair reaching 10217 attendees. The Sioux Falls Journal notes the figures.
Local remark notes Mr. Crawford’s reform effort astonished him as shop lifters advance into office. Brookings Press comments on the unexpected political shift with a plainspoken prompt to Charley to clarify the situation.
The palace proves a pronounced success, earning wide praise and pride for the state, exceeding even the management’s optimistic outlook.
The government readies intervention with naval action in Cuban waters and a war footing army ready to act with the navy on presidential order, signaling a possible annexation of Cuba.
Stensland, the Chicago bank robber, is serving a ten year term in the Illinois state penitentiary. His case was disposed of rapidly and creditably by the Illinois courts. Four hours after arrival in Chicago he was sentenced and en route to the penitentiary.
The American Magazine debuts as a monthly promising broad public appeal. Contributions come from Miss Tarbell Roy Stannard Baker F P Danone Lincoln Steffens and Wm Allen White, suggesting a blend of investigative and literary content.
Charles E. Hughes, famed for heading the investigation of old line insurers, was nominated by acclamation at the Republican state convention for New York governor. The nominee, described as a rugged Empire state figure, is urged to guarantee victory in November.
The United States official register determines the correct one word spellings for places like Bellefourche Bigstone Blackhawk Buffalogap Clear Lake Desmet Elk Point Garvalley Keyapsha Milbank Pineridge South Shore Twin Brooks Whiteow White Rock Willowlake Vermilion and the tribe name Arickarees previously Atickara. Vermilion Elkpoint and Bigstone show common usage before full adoption.
An editorial notes Hearst drafts editorials with his own signature, uses a top lawyer to word speeches for the Congressional Record, and relies on a skilled political manager to steer caucuses and conventions. His inherited fortune funds these efforts, yet he earns praise for selecting the best minds to energize his campaigns.
Jerome K. Jones, NYC prosecuting attorney, denounces the state Democratic party as a gang of disreputable crooks. He vows to fight the nomination process and oppose Willie Hearst’s support from now to election day.
The Sioux Fairs Journal argues the Huron fair will not succeed until western unsettled areas stabilize. Yet Huron fair success now dwarfs Yankton's past shows, with southern state residents largely absent previously. Sioux Falls relies on the rest of the state, contrary to local belief, and the balance across counties determines success.
The piece contrasts the Democrat Hearst with the Republican candidate, praising the latter’s self made, steady character and condemning Hearst as pandering and harmful. It notes internal Democratic divisions, cites concerns about Hearst’s influence, and argues for supporting trusted, principled leaders across party lines.
A fragment reports belief that New Yorkers can escape partisan binds and achieve freedom and opportunity for women, emphasizing collective resolve and political empowerment.
Beadle county farmers are urged to attend Prof Holden’s free lecture in Huron October 15 on corn types seed testing and seed bed preparation. The talk promises a simple seed test method and aims to boost county yields by ensuring three ear bearing stalks per hill.
The notice urges young ladies to guard their appearance and avoid careless attire, promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a solution. It advertises tea or tablets for 35 cents from A. J. Bick & Co.
An advertisement claims Cole's Carbolisalve removes doubt about curing itching piles and offers money back if not satisfied. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs. Gee of Forest City Maine reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a godsend in climates with prevalent coughs and colds. It helps prevent pneumonia cures la grippe relieves asthma hay fever and strengthens lungs. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by Holland Wheeler’s drug store. Trial bottle free.
The Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a God send to mankind. He says it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He declares two bottles made him strong enough to walk three miles in fifty minutes and see better. It is sold under guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents.
Reporters allege Hill exercises influence over the chairman of the Wisconsin Central Railway, tracing power at the top levels of the company amid ongoing governance concerns.
Milwaukee reports Chairman Bull resigns and will be replaced by George M. Cummings who is linked to the Walsh Wisconsin Central Hill roads connection. Cummings, named in New York as future chairman, heads United States Mortgage and Trust Co. Brown Colgate Hoyt resign as directors with no immediate replacements named.
Shaun Kelley of Fitchburg, roommate of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., pleaded not guilty in municipal court to an assault on a police officer. Case continued to Oct. 10. Roosevelt and Meredith Blagden named as witnesses. district attorney observes grand jury investigation proceeds.
A 20 year old woman in Galesburg Illinois using aliases Emma Burns and Florence Scott was jailed for trying to obtain 1000 dollars on forged checks at First National Bank. She claimed an unnamed man forced her under death threat to procure funds and may have an accomplice. Last week she attempted 6000 dollars at a Monmouth bank. Officers probe her identity and potential partner.
Eight prisoners escaped from Licking county jail in Newark Ohio after assaulting turnkey Christopher Galvin and locking him in a cell. The inmates overpowered him when he opened the front door to secure two others and seized his keys and revolver.
Stories reach Provincetown that President Roosevelt was delighted by the Missouri sailors and their target practice with the battleship’s big guns. The display impressed the president and reflected well on the crew’s discipline and marksmanship.
El Paso report says the Mexican supreme court affirmed the death sentence for Richardson Harle and Mason, linked to a New York Life Insurance fraud. They are to be shot on conviction.
Reports say the Havana district and surrounding areas remain quiet as disarmament proceeds. Insurgents are dispersing homeward with many keeping arms as personal property. Special trains will transport disbanded troops, with officials monitoring to prevent unrest under Governor and commission oversight.
Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Bacon, then in New York, telegraph they will travel to Miami to sail next Sunday for Havana, complying with requests from Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon.
In Philadelphia delegates and sympathizers crowd the United Irish League of America convention hall as T P O Connorspeaks for over an hour. He reviews British Parliament work on Irish home rule and predicts Ireland will soon win its own home government. Colonel John F Finerty of Chicago says he will not seek renomination though likely to be reelected.
E O Moffett of the Moffett Commission testifies at the state commerce commission hearing on grain rebates. He says Union Pacific Railroad gives 1 cent per hundredweight to Peavey Elevator, allowing higher bids on grain shipping points on UP lines, disadvantaging other traders.
A New York paper relays a cablegram from Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University stating he cannot accept a U S Senate seat from New Jersey. The reply from President Wilson in England says he did not authorize the use of his name and cannot leave Princeton.
The attorney general in Madrid outlines evidence against Senor Ferrer director of the Modern School of Barcelona. He is charged with aiding Manuel Morales in the May 31 attempt on King Alfonso and with financing and concealing the would be assassin under the banner of teaching anarchy to youths.
Eleven women, wives of striking Missouri and Kansas Telephone linemen, attacked nonunion workers with clubs and stones in Wichita. Linemen and company officials fled. district manager L F Duggan was struck multiple times. One worker was knocked down.
Spring Hill Nova Scotia workers, 1,500 strong, threaten a strike by Monday unless wage demands are met. Unions seek higher pay. owners offer 5 percent. Unresolved dispute could halt work next week.
A Democratic campaign book of 243 pages argues against Republican tourism, praising Democracy and debunking Republican tariff claims. It quotes the 1904 St Louis platform and traces tariff history from 1789 to refute claims of Republican prosperity under tariff policy.
Lizzie Erickson twenty five year old resident of a Stanley claim three miles north of the town shot herself in the head with a shotgun. Grieving over the loss of her mother a year earlier and her betrothed within a month she wished to visit her home in the East but friends refused to allow the trip due to her brooding over sorrows.
Nashville reports eight days of rainfall across the Mississippi valley with isolated districts confirming heavy damage to cotton and corn. The steady rain continues through early October, raising concern for crops and local agriculture.
A severe coastal storm off France wrecks many fishing boats. The storm disrupts maritime activity and causes extensive losses to local fleets along the French coast.
Market notes from Minneapolis on October 3 show wheat futures for December at 74 3/4 cents and May at 78 3/4 cents. On track prices list No 1 hard 74 cents No 1 Northern 76 cents No 2 Northern 74 cents No 3 Northern 72 3/4 cents.
St Paul cattle prices list: good to choice steers five fifty to six twenty five, common to good three twenty five to four, cows and heifers three fifty to four fifty, veals four fifty to five fifty. Hogs six to six fifty five. Sheep wethers four fifty to five twenty five, good to prime spring lambs six twenty five to seven.
Wheat bids and on track prices listed for No. 1 Northern and No. 2 Northern with various delivery months. Flax prices show arriving and on track bids across Oct through May contracts with values around 1.12 dollars per bushel and futures in later months near 1.10 to 1.14.
Wheat futures held gains for December and May contracts with a mixed finish as Dec wheat rose to 76% and May to 79% while corn and oats posted fractional changes. Pork and dairy quotes varied with pork January at 13.42, flax cash at 1.12, eggs at 15 19c and poultry prices for turkeys and chickens shown in small shifts.
Chicago market figures show cattle listings across categories with ranges for cows and heifers stockers and feeders Texans Westerns calves and hogs. Prices are given in dollars per hundredweight with varying high and low values.
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