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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
1
London reports a secret Alaska boundary tribunal session. Lord Chief Justice Alverstone asked Secretary Tower about whether the treaty signed in both French and English would be explained, with no reason given. The commission adjourned for the day and may decide tomorrow.
The report notes the port claim is a complete fabrication and that neither Mr. Aylesworth nor Sir Louis Jett intend to accept the American argument. Lord Alverstone's stance remains speculative, though Americans hold some hope of an agreement based on his interpolations during the proceedings.
New York says London reports rain and floods rising hourly with totals near record levels since 1866. Rivers run high, railway traffic disrupted, towns flooded, and acres of grain submerged in Yorkshire as northern England reports broader inundations.
City Chemist Martin of Colorado Springs analyzed drinking water that sickened sixty eight militiamen at Camp El Paso last Thursday. He found cobalt present at one and a half grains per gallon.
At the New York shipbuilding hearing D. Leroy Dresser testified he sought to communicate with Charles M. Schwab. Schwab’s counsel argued Dresser aimed to plead, while Dresser insisted he pursued a charge that Schwab’s withholding Bethlehem profits wrecked the shipbuilding combination.
Manila reports a small-boat fight as Johnston and fellow officer Herman plus a constable attacked nearby outlaws. Johnston was killed, Herman wounded, and the constable injured. four mutineers died, two crew members submerged. The outlaw boat was later captured near Negros, with guns and money recovered. Laredo Toledo surrenders with thirty men and ten guns. only Saria’s band remains active in Albay with about ten subs.
At the Pittsburg Stock Exchange on October 14 rumors of a receiver for Crucible Steel caused preferred shares to plunge from 47 to 35 while a quick denials by the company sent prices back up. Common stock fell to 5 before recovering with the denial. The firm, organized in 1900 with 50 million capital, produces 90 percent of U S tool steel. The rumor linked a potential Clairton Steel deal and U S Steel control as the likely trigger.
Joseph Brown, confined in the insane ward of Hennepin county jail, tore bars from his cell and window and crawled along an eight inch ledge eight feet to reach a high exterior window. He was later found attempting to crawl in another window and was dragged to safety. Witnesses described his strength and nerve as phenomenal in what is considered one of the most remarkable feats.
London Oct 15 The Alaskan boundary tribunal adjourned until Friday awaiting a coast profile map to be drawn by Titman and King the U S and Canadian map experts. No decision expected before Monday with private side conferences to shape potential compromise positions.
Most Rev John Joseph Kain archbishop of St Louis died in Baltimore at St Agnes sanitarium where he had been treated since May 12 Heart disease led to decline after overwork an appendicitis developed forcing a rapid sinking His body lies in state with priests and relatives at the sanitarium awaiting funeral arrangements in St Louis
New York October 15 The stock market saw liquidation in Canadian group shares. Canadian Pacific opened up but surrendered its gain. Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie common fell. Twin City Rapid Transit dropped 2% and Detroit United Railways fell 3%. No other news explained the break beyond the unsettled market in Canadian provinces especially Montreal.
Panic grips Armentieres France as thousands clash with gendarmes and cavalry during strike riots. Several injured including two priests from St Charles church and a lieutenant of the Fourth cuirassiers. barricades rise and a large military force gathers.
London reports a Tokio dispatch denying imminent war with Russia. The Japanese government says Manchurian and Korean talks proceed normally and there is no basis for alarm. It condemns abroad alarmist reports as unfounded.
Berlin October 15 official assurances from all sides ease rumors of war in the Far East for now. Negotiations continue with high stakes, Japan seeking a favorable understanding with Russia or risking war. observers fear a possible deadlock or abrupt termination.
Thomas Kidd of the AFL confronted by mill strikers in Minneapolis as John M. Finley tried to calm the crowd. Finley left after boos drowned his remarks while mills gain ground as strikers’ positions are filled.
In Negaunee Michigan on October 15 Charles Bloquist was killed and John Renstrom fatally injured as they rode a mine skip toward the surface. The skip detached near the top and plunged 400 feet to the bottom.
William Dobbin aged 58 and his wife were found in their room at the Quincy hotel after escaping gas asphyxiation. They had registered from St. Louis, and the husband died at once while the wife was barely alive. The clerk discovered the scene in Chicago on October 15.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena of Italy arrive in Paris at 3 30 p m to cheers from a large crowd. The visit aims to ease negotiations on an arbitration treaty seen as a key objective of the king’s trip, with France and Italy sharing pride in the welcome.
Robert E. Jennings, second vice president of Crucible Steel, said rumors of a receiver application are absurd. He stated the company is in good condition and will release its annual report in the next few days.
Mercantile club committee in Kansas City Kansas recommends a grand jury probe into alleged school board boodling. The report details transactions including a $300 bribe offer for a high school principal and a Bancroft school site sale at $4,000 versus $2,350, via an option and resale to the district.
In Hagerstown on October 14 Ohio dedicated ten monuments on the Antietam battlefield including one for President McKinley. The ceremony drew many notable figures led by General Hamilton and Sir Kay Muir among other distinguished attendees, who observed the dedication with evident interest.
Marie Layton Johnston former bookkeeper for the United States Playing Card company in Cincinnati pleaded guilty to two indictments charging larceny of 750 dollars from the firm. She was remanded for one week while three forgery indictments remain pending with district attorney consent not to press.
In Panama on Oct 15 San Salvador and Honduras edge toward conflict with Guatemala and Nicaragua. About 10,000 Guatemalan troops are marching while San Salvador mobilizes an army in response.
Johnson Chase Hull, believed the city’s oldest letter carrier, collapsed and died at his brother William Hull’s Brooklyn home while standing by the coffin. Doctors attributed the death to a broken heart.
Reports from Shanghai claiming Japan and Russia opened hostilities appear dubious as negotiations continue. In Yokohama the Russian secretary carries dispatches to Admiral Alexieff while veterans including Marquis Ito meet at the premier's office. Baron Hayashi in London reports Japan sees no need for alarm and cites a cautious telegram.
Berlin reports Count Inouye says the Japan Russia dispute will be settled amicably, signaling a diplomatic approach. He notes no escalation as talks proceed.
London reports cautious optimism over the Far East. Telegrams from Shanghai and Port Arthur deny mass Japanese troop movements to Korea. Tokio talks on Manchuria evacuation suggest Japan remains quiet. A Rome dispatch notes forty five Japanese officers recalled to depart for Japan.
Berlin reports the Far East situation easing with Japan and Russia ready to arrange a modus vivendi over Korea. Russia warns it would be a casus belli if Japan lands troops at Masanoho. The foreign office rejects the London Times claim of a secret Anglo German East Asia pact and notes the 1900 convention correspondence was fully published.
Admiral Alexieff held a field review of 40,000 troops of the Kwang tung army at Port Arthur. He later hosted a banquet where great enthusiasm was displayed.
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