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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
1
Fifty two brands of alum and alum phosphate baking powders were tested by an official chemist. Each sample contained large amounts of sulphuric acid, often over twenty five percent of weight. The tests show portions of alum remain unaltered in bread. The powders are costly yet overpriced. the housewife faces alum and sulphuric acid in food regardless of price.
The Hamburg American Steamship Company’s purchase of Water Key in the Danish West Indies alarms the U.S. administration. Consul Payne at St Thomas reports possible collusion with Danish authorities and German government subsidizing the line. Navy experts warn the move harms American interests and oppose the project.
Chicago headlines report Dr. D. K. Pearson defending John D. Rockefeller amid wealth outcry. Pearson calls tainted money claims unfair and cites socialists and discontented critics. Rockefeller letter to Pearson expresses thanks and Lincoln quote about charity.
McCall claims most insurance measures are blackmail bills and that Andrew Hamilton’s commissions totaled 1 103 920 by August 31 1905 with Hamilton receiving 478 927. He says executives face constant pressure from states’ proposed legislation and accuses lawmakers of targeting insurers. He denies NY Life insult to soldiers in the Spanish war. He also cites Cuba’s political crisis and opposition candidate Go mez describing Cuba as under a reign of terror and flawed justice.
In St Paul on October 5 Judge Van Devanter ruled against the paper trust, granting the government access to witnesses books papers and documents. The oral decision signals broader guidance for similar future trust cases in federal courts.
Twenty four small job printing shops in St Paul signed the eight hour deal from the Typographical union and workers returned. Union men replaced strikers in some shops and later joined the union. Minneapolis shows a similar trend with many small shops signing the agreement.
Minot North Dakota October 6 Mayor Joseph Roach was seriously injured when a runaway team struck his near the Roach elevator and a heavy farm wagon crushed him. He was found unconscious and carried to his home. Roach presides over the Second National Bank of Minot and sits on the state Republican central committee.
Daniel T. Wilson, chairman of the executive committee, denounces discriminating freight rates and endorses President Roosevelt in supporting a new bi-state commission to address the issue. The endorsement comes from a prominent county committee leader and wealthy local figure.
George F. Krapp cashier of the Cooper Exchange Bank died after fainting and tumbling from a fourth floor window. His wife and son struggled to hold him by the feet, but failed as help arrived slowly and his weight dragged him out the sill. He died soon after.
An east bound Rio Grande passenger train derailed on a sharp curve between Dolores and Glencoe two miles west of Glencoe. The baggage car and two passenger coaches left the track, the entire train overturned. About thirty passengers were bruised or severely injured. they were taken to Mancos for dressing and then to Durango to Mercy hospital.
Tokyo reports a prolonged session of the Privy Council in Washington with ministers from both countries. It announced that the peace treaty has been proved and will be ratified by the emperor. The council also passed an order abrogating martial law in Sasebo Nagasaki Tasushima Hakodate.
Washington October 5 diplomats from Russia and Japan considered ratification forms for their countries. Baron Re and Mr Takahira held meetings at the State Department to view the Russian and Japanese ratification. Secretary Root arranged a copy of an extradition treaty and the envoys left after brief talks.
St. Petersburg reports Russia agrees to Japan's prisoner exchange proposal. About 1,866 Japanese prisoners in Russia will be released at a western frontier, while 64,000 Russians will be sent to Kobe Nagasaki and Yokohama for transport to Vladivostok. Interred Russian ships at Shanghai Saigon and other ports will be moved. the Spencer Eddy American barge seeks a direct Baltic voyage for the released Japanese.
Pittsburg, Oct. 5. The Standard company has again advanced the of Pennsylvania and Tiona oi The other grades of off were changed.
Berlin reports all street cars in operation as the strike by electrical workers at the powerhouses failed to halt service. Officials say powerhouses kept functioning and operations continued despite the stoppage.
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