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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
2
The timetable lists Crains departing Huron heading east with connections on the Chisago Express daily except certain times. Other services include Fry and Leconte, Mail and Express, and a southbound express serving Bronx Valley Junction and Redfield routes.
Peoria Illinois October 10 the grand jury will file about 150 more indictments against N C Dougherty the delinquent Peoria school superintendent It is believed the school fund shortage totals 750000 dollars over 27 years Dougherty plans to plead not guilty claiming insanity from a past fall and shows no sign of breaking under pressure while denying political influence in his prosecution He says he is a teacher not a banker and that bank management was left to others
Nadage Doree a Jewish author was arrested at St. John's church for causing a disturbance by distributing a self written pamphlet that bitterly attacks President Roosevelt for not forcing Russia to stop massacres of Jews and Armenians. The pamphlet targets the president and includes a line about Alice Roosevelt.
The San Francisco and Portland line steamer St. Paul wrecked one and a half miles south of Point Gorda in thick fog. Ninety three passengers and sixty five crew are saved with most aboard the Pomona or ashore in Eureka. Captain and crew in Eureka with the vessel bow first on the beach, two lines fast ashore.
Wild Rose Wisconsin October 10 a posse of fifty confronted bandits after a post office and bank burglary. One bandit was killed two shot seriously wounded and another captured after a 90 minute forest chase. The gang fled with $100 cash $300 in stamps nitro glycerin and tools. The bank safe outer door had been cracked but no money chest was reached. No citizens injured.
Alonzo J. Whiteman faced trial in Buffalo amid charges of fraud involving raised and forged checks against Fidelity Trust company. He has been tried twice before, with one acquittal and a second trial dismissed for alleged juror tampering. The case centers on fraudulently obtaining $750 from a fund grown from a draft rise from $61 to $9,000.
In Butte on October 10 Mrs. John Long died in a house fire that also badly burned their fifteen year old son who tried to reach his mother’s room to save her. A younger child was saved with difficulty as the father and son arrived home to find the blaze.
New Orleans reports rain and suspended sanitary work as weekly stats show 176 new cases and 22 deaths for the week ending Oct 7, steady progress since August. Pensacola records 19 new yellow fever cases among poorer residents with fear of spread until frost.
Superior Wis October 10 Judge Vinje denies A D Thomson Grain Co request for permanent injunction against Wisconsin grain commission. Court upholds Wisconsin grain law as valid leaving inspectors free to weigh grain in warehouses.
News from Bainbridge Georgia reports a mob of Black residents hanged a Black man eight miles west of town after he assaulted a Black girl and attempted another assault. Deputies detaining him were halted as the mob strung him up and riddled him with bullets.
Edward B. Kelly of South Dakota is named agent at the Rosebud Indian agency in place of Charles E. McChesney who becomes special agent of the Indian bureau.
Monk Gibson, a black man accused of complicity in the Conditt family murder at Edna Texas, has been captured and placed in the Edna jail. Governor’s troops remain at Edna as militia guard the prisoner to prevent mob violence after he was found sleeping in an outhouse.
Hyomei is inhaled not swallowed and claims to kill catarrhal germs while healing the nose and throat. The complete outfit costs $1 with an extra bottle at 50 cents, offered for sale by C. H. Longstaff.
The brief notices report Jerry Simpson's health has slight deterioration. Other items note Judge Joseph S. Dailey of Indiana died of apoplexy at 59, the U S Supreme Court opening term 1905 1906 with full membership, Mrs Ella Hale of Omaha wounding a burglar, Whitman and Lowell chosen for NYU hall of fame, Portland exposition nearing closure after a strong run, New Orleans engulfed by heavy rain and winds with no deaths, and Robert C Bradford Milwaukee packing treasurer dies suddenly of heart failure.
Market quotes show Wheat Dec at 1%c and May at 84% 85c. On track No 1 hard at 83%c, No 1 Northern at 82%c, No 2 Northern at 79%c.
In Appleton Wisconsin on October 10 Bernard Lupinis age thirteen confessed in court to killing playmate Frank Murzdek during a struggle over an old pistol. He hid the body in bushes and was sentenced to reform school.
The bodies of Miss Margaret Lindsay a Haskell school teacher and Joseph B Young of Bixby Illinois were found in the road a few miles north of Haskell. They had been dead several hours with no marks of violence and authorities believe they may have died by their own actions.
Janesville Wisconsin October. Eighteen year old Hattie Lentz daughter of a local farmer acted as a hero by flagging a passenger train just before it reached a burning Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul bridge. Twenty five ties and other timber were destroyed by the fire likely started by sparks from a preceding train.
John D. Rockefeller plans a home for foundlings with infant incubators for the Cleveland Humane Society. Government reports tally at least 200 native deaths and 25 Americans and foreigners killed in a recent Philippines storm. The New York Social Democratic section notes Mrs. Rand left 200000 to fund a socialism school. Henry A. Leonard faces second degree forgery indictment for stealing over 359000 in securities from National City Bank via a forged check.
Wheat to arrive No 1 Northern 82%c, No 2 Northern 80c. On track No 1 Northern 82%c, No 2 Northern 80c, Dec 80%c, May 84%c. Flax to arrive on track and Oct 97%c, Dec 98c, May $1.02.
St Paul market figures show cattle good to choice steers 4.60 to 5.50, common to fair 3.75 to 4.25, cows 5.25. Hogs 4.90 to 5.40. Sheep yearling wethers 4.50 to 5.25, good to choice lambs 6.00 to 6.75.
Chicago markets report bid ranges for cattle and hogs with price tiers for stockers feeders cows and heifers Western cattle and hog classifications. Sheep and lamb prices are listed with high and low ranges across categories reflecting market activity October 9.
Chicago buyers note wheat futures at Oct 845 3 4 cents May 86 3 4 cents Dec 855 85 cents July 83 3 4. Corn Oct 51 3 4 Dec 44 4 4 May 48 4 4. Oats Oct 23 5 6 Dec 28 3 4 May 30 3 4 July 29 1 4. Pork Oct 16.25 Jan 12.40. Flax cash Northwestern 1.00 Southwestern 9 4 cents. Butter Creameries 17 1 44 20 2 3 c dairies 16 1 2 c Eggs 1 54 4 17 c. Poultry turkeys 16 17 c chickens 10 c. Springs 11 4 c.
Former judge and political figure Charles E. Hughes declines to enter the mayoral race in New York City. No further candidates or dates are announced.
Charles F. Hughes, counsel for the legislative insurance investigating committee, refuses the Republican nomination for New York mayor. He cites a paramount public duty to continue the insurance inquiry, saying acceptance would hamper the investigation and its vital work for millions.
New York Senator Arm strong, chairman of the legislative committee, urges delaying drastic remedies by other states. He asserts the Nevada and Missouri measures would create chaos and stresses completing the state inquiry before remedial laws are adopted to safeguard policyholders and stabilize the industry.
Milwaukee on October 10 Bishop Pallows of the Methodist church said the church should take any money offered even if tainted. He argued money is powerful and gifts of large sums should be accepted to do good, comparing a $1,000,000 gift with pennies dropped in the box.
In Chicago on October 10, Federal Judge J Otis Humphrey heard the packers conspiracy indictments challenge. Attorney John S Miller representing the defendants argued from the de turrer filed last Friday.
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