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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1904
Page
1
A Japanese commander delays a planned attack while reinforcements for infantry and artillery are being matured and rushed to the Russian front, as Oyama takes time to mature strategic options.
Report claims Chinese authorities condemned incursions by Russian forces into sacred imperial tombs and nearby ruins near Mukden, alleging desecration and disrespectful acts by the troops in the area.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules the La Follette state ticket is regular with a divided court. Chief Justice Cassoday dissents while Justices Marshall Dodge and Winslow affirm the decision, which assigns exclusive jurisdiction to the state central committee to resolve factional ballot designations.
St Petersburg reports indicate no new major developments as Europatkin strengthens with reinforcements and artillery. Critics doubt a large offensive at Mukden while Tiepass is seen as the likely site for a decisive battle. Stoessel cites Japanese losses at Port Arthur and notes renewed Russian entrenchments and tunneling efforts.
Tokio reports Sept 30 from Changtan area say forty to fifty Russian cavalry tried to burn junks north of Changtan. Japanese forces on both sides of the Hun river fired and scattered the Russians. No Japanese ammunition is said to be moved on the Hun above Changtan. The burning attempt aimed to block Japanese use of the junks.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports that on September 30 a detachment of Russian cavalry drove the Japanese from the village of Changtan and burned seventeen junks carrying ammunition on the Hun river. The Russian force retreated on approach of Japanese reinforcements.
Dispatch from Tokio notes Russians using Tie pass as main base and building defenses along the Mukden Fushun highway and surrounding ridges. Reports say fortifications extend from Yilu north toward Tahaitun and along the Yalu river defenses on the right bank between Yilu and Tahaitun.
General Kuropatkin disputes accusations about the condition of imperial tombs. He asserts the tombs remain intact and off the record on a reported date in October.
Beol dispatch reports eight Japanese contractors, recruiting Korean laborers near the Seoul and Pusan railway line 150 miles south, were killed in a clash with a Korean mob. only one contractor survived.
Washington postmaster general Henry Payne died at the Arlington hotel at 6 10 p m aged sixty after a week of heart trouble. He served on the national Republican committee and as a stalwart of the party. Funeral services will be at St John s church then the body departs to Milwaukee for services at All Saints Episcopal church and Forest Home cemetery interment.
The president designates Robert J. Wynne, chief assistant postmaster general, as acting postmaster general. Wynne is chosen following the transition, with duties to continue under the Roosevelt administration.
A new wage and hours schedule was issued at the Joliet plant of United States Steel. The pay cut ranges from 20 to 40 percent, with several departments moving from eight to twelve hours daily. Steam blowers formerly earning 300 dollars per month will get no more than 200.
Mayor McClellan removes the whole civil service commission and Park Commissioner William P. Schmitt of the Bronx for alleged collusion in certifying illegal park payrolls. The Civil Service Reform association filed the charges against the officials.
The International Peace congress adopted resolutions urging Russia and Japan to end the present war and asking signatory powers of the Hague convention to press both governments for an end to the fighting.
Chicago October 6 F 5 Roberts a produce commission dealer filed a bankruptcy petition during the day Liabilities were listed at 268000 and assets at 4500 The collapse was blamed on unsuccessful speculation and poor markets.
In St Louis on October 6 the national congress on tuberculosis adopts a resolution urging the appointment of a cabinet seated public health commissioner. The body also states that every civilized government should act promptly to suppress the disease.
William Randolph Hearst president of the National Association of Democratic Clubs has issued an address urging members to campaign vigorously and tirelessly from now until the closing polls. The message calls for special activity and unity to support Democratic efforts in the upcoming elections.
Washington action reverses a 1908 transfer, returning lands to the Cass Lake district. Secretary Hitchcock ordered reallocation after review showed public interests favored Cass Lake’s jurisdiction.
Milwaukee reports celebratory response from La Follette state central committee after receiving a Supreme Court decision. The ruling is described as a triumph for the stalwart Cas faction amid the local political climate.
Mitchell Mousseau, longtime superintendent of the Twin City Rapid Transit, died suddenly from heart failure. Born in 1845, he joined the street railway service at its 1875 formation and rose from car driver to executive in a lengthy career.
A morning bulletin from Walmer Castle England says Lady Curzon passed a quiet night and her condition is better. The update is issued October 6 indicating progress in her health within the royal residence.
Oct 6 report from Madrid notes a decisive action against bull fighting, detailing a legal or institutional setback affecting the sport and its organizers. The piece emphasizes a shift toward prohibitive measures and potential enforcement by authorities.
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