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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
8
The event featured Judge Patterson and Mrs. Patterson delivering Bonnie Scotland in Song and Story at the local Presbyterian church. The lecture, rich in Scotch dialect and ballads, drew a large audience, with strong praise for both speakers and the evening's cultural presentation.
Chicago October 17. An attempt to ring the day by counsel for F. J. Reichmann vice president and general manager of Streets Western Stable tion of private car lines in relation to common carriers. Refusal of a witness to testify brings the matter to notice of federal court by petition of government.
New York Oct 17 James Hazen Hyde will face the insurance investigators under subpoena from the legislative committee. He plans to testify in the city within days and discuss the yellow dog fund of 685000. Hyde aims to shed light on the probes before the new legislature convenes, but key witnesses remain sought.
Indianapolis reports the International Typographical union announces agreements with 240 local unions and employers to establish an eight hour day effective January 1 1906. After five weeks of strike workers remain out in fifty three cities though most places have resumed or reduced action. In over 300 cities printers work under contracts expiring January 1 or later.
Interior Department officials indicate Secretary Hitchcock will reverse Acting Ryan’s approval of the White Earth timber sale rules and regulations set for November 15. Hitchcock believes no bid will meet the current terms and plans to change the order.
Washington Oct 17 The resignation of William F Powell as United States minister to Hayti has been submitted and accepted by the president Dr M W Paralan an Indianapolis man will succeed him and assume duties about November 16 at Hayti after Powell steps down
The case has advanced on the docket and will probably be heard in December in the regular order of business.
The Negro Baptist convention of Texas in Waco adopted a resolution praising John D. Rockefeller as an inspired giver. They commended his contributions to education and religion in the religious world, noting his support as a key benefactor.
Chicago oct 18 mayor Dunne secured a council vote 87 to 27 against ownership. The council pledged not to pass any street railway franchise ordinance without public approval, signaling a majority favors a franchise while insisting a referendum.
Secretary Shaw and the San Francisco collector faced a weeks long dispute over duties on Miss Alice Roosevelt’s overseas gifts. President Roosevelt ordered duty collection on all dutiable items, with an expected total near $60,000 after officials weighed the value of presents from the Philippines, China, Japan and Korea. The president instructed that her baggage be treated like any private citizen’s, and Miss Roosevelt will pay duty on items that are dutiable.
Members of the isthmian board of consulting engineers arrive in New York aboard the Havana after touring the Panama route. General George W. Davis states no decision yet on sea level plans and notes a report on canal form may come in two to three weeks.
Virgil Bowers, imprisoned for murder, was taken from jail and shot by a mob on the road one mile west of London Kentucky on the night of August 26. The mob acted after a life sentence had been imposed.
A northwest storm lasting four days in the North Sea battered ships near Hamburg. Vessels foundered or went missing as hail and rain pounded the waters. First conviction secured.
Chicago report states the first known conviction for ticket scalping resulted in a penitentiary sentence. Oct. 18 details indicate the defendant received a long-term prison term for reselling event tickets at inflated prices.
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