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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
1
A steamship named Massachusetts sailing from Cardiff to New Orleans is reported lost and said to be wrecked. Investigations seek confirmation of the vessel's fate and any survivors or cargo details.
The Ontaneda captain reports the Massachusetts wrecked seventeen miles north of the Old Bahama channel while en route from Cardiff to New Orleans. No loss of life mentioned. The American schooner informed the Ontaneda but its name is unknown. Massachusetts valued at 7,913 tons gross and 5,131 tons net.
H Olson of Omaha aged 25 lies dying at the city hospital after attempting to murder two men in a Washington avenue saloon. He fired at Herman Rhine and Emil Liljen, missed, then shot himself in the chest. doctors say he cannot recover.
Butte Mont Oct 26 Henry J Callaghan bailiff of the federal court and a well known citizen is dead from a revolver duel with Miles Fuller now in custody. The fight is linked to an alleged theft of gold from sluice boxes leading to a beating and later threats. Fuller denies knowledge of the shooting.
St Louis October 26 The fifth fatality from the Friday clash between detectives and train robber suspects occurred Monday night at the city hospital. Victims include detectives John J. Shea Thomas Dwyer James McCluskey and suspect William Morris alias C C Blair and Al Rosehauer who officers sought to arrest.
Rev J B Gilfillan, longtime White Earth Indian missionary and former representative of the White Earth Indians in Washington, died after a period of nervous prostration. An Episcopal clergyman, he was well known in Northern Minnesota and will be buried in Washington.
A threshing engine exploded near McHenry North Dakota injuring John Dundeen of Akeley Minnesota who survived with both legs broken below the knees. Farmer Henry Killer was killed by flying debris from the engine while driving a team in a nearby field.
Seattle reports two headon electric line crashes on Benton and University lines. Over thirty people injured and three possibly fatally. Severely hurt include F. B. Boyd of Columbia, J. L. Cole of Columbia, and F. D. Cleaves of Dunlap.
Former congressman Thomas died in Wisconsin on October 26 after an illness. Survived by family and colleagues, his passing draws tributes from local officials and longtime associates.
The subject, born in Vermont in 1832, practiced law in Crawford County for fifty eight years and was the oldest member of the state bar. He held numerous public offices throughout his career, reflecting a long record of public trust.
Iowa City reports George Nusser arrested at Amana colony for arson in which twenty four horses were burned. He confessed guilt and later died by hanging in Marengo jail.
Dispatches report Russian and Japanese armies confronting each other in entrenched positions only a few hundred yards apart with gaps as small as fifty yards. General fighting has not resumed though artillery and skirmishes continue. Marshal Oyama lists Shakhe river losses at 15,879.
Official Japanese casualty figures for Oct 10 to Oct 22 show 46 officers and 823 men killed and 213 officers and 5,340 men wounded. First winter indications appear with several degrees below freezing at night. Troops receive heavy clothing and elaborate plans to ensure winter comfort.
A calm settlement is anticipated after the incident at sea. Officials expect Russia to issue a formal apology and cover all damages.
Major Delmar owned by E. E. Smathers of New York and driven by Alta Mc Donald set a new world unpaced trotters mark at Memphis Driving Park with a 2 01 5/8 mile. The prior record was 2 01 5/8 held jointly by Major Delmar and Lou Dillon. A cold wind on the home stretch kept the time from dipping further. Delmar ran 31 seconds for the quarter, 1:00 5/8 for the half, 1:30 3/4 for three quarters, and 2:01 5/8 for the mile.
The steamship Esperanza, bound for provisions for the Russian Baltic fleet, is found in a sinking state with its hull pierced below the water line. The cause is unexplained, and local speculation suggests a deliberate act by a crewman in retaliation for the North Sea incident.
Madisonville Kentucky October 26 Charles Rogers about twenty one years old wanted in three counties on charges of house breaking is roaming Hopkins county armed with a Winchester several capture attempts have failed he says he will not be taken alive.
Cornelius Van Cott postmaster of New York City dies. William F Kemler former Ohio State printer and German editor dies at Columbus aged sixty five. Mrs James Longstreet named Gainesville postmaster widow of General Longstreet. United States Steel declares 1 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock. Panama Canal Commission awards 209 flat cars to Standard Steel Car Company Pittsburg. Fire in South Royalston Massachusetts destroys six buildings threatening village. losses estimated at 100000. 1000 Nebraskans celebrate Nebraska day at World’s Fair led by Governor John H Mickey. President Roosevelt appoints Mrs James Longstreet Gainesville postmaster.
A junk arrived at Chefoo reporting eight Japanese warehouses at An tung on the Yalu were burned recently. Rations clothing ammunition and prizes from the battle of the Yalu were destroyed. The fire lasted two days. Incendiarism is suspected. Two Japanese officers in charge killed themselves.
The forces fight with only about six hundred yards between them and stray into near hand to hand action. Russian artillery shells the Japanese lines as skirmishes persist and more bullets are drawn by caps on bayonets.
The British foreign office demands Russia issue ample official and pecuniary reparations after the Russian Pacific squadron fired on Hull trawlers. Despite tense relations, cordial official tones and European cabinet hopes for a satisfactory adjustment remain. The Russian emperor telegraphed Edward VII in regret and sympathy for fishermen’s families.
London reports Britain demanding apologies from Russia for the North Sea fishing trawler attack. Full compensation, a rapid inquiry, and punishment for offenders are pressed. King Edward receives cheers at Newmarket as Benckendorff meets Lansdowne and Balfour discusses security and possible naval measures in the Bay of Biscay.
Norfolk militia maintained a heavy patrol through Berkeley, Virginia, after masked men seized and lynched George W. Blount, a Black fish dealer and political leader, from jail. The coroner reports insufficient evidence to warrant warrants at this time.
Field Marshal Oyama reports total Japanese casualties at 15 879 officers and men from the Shakhe river engagement occurring near Tokyo on October 26.
A large number of Japanese army reserve men in Honolulu have received cable notices from Japan calling them to return for service. It is believed that 200 to 300 men will seek passage on the next steamer to the Orient.
Katie Hicks aged 38, owner of three lodging houses on the lower West Side, arraigned in police court on registration fraud charges. Complaint says 125 men are registered from these houses, with 60 to 75 registrations alleged fraudulent. Held in 1500 dollars bail.
Dispatch from General Kuropatkin states there was no fighting on Monday between the opposing forces in the St. Petersburg area.
Malcolm R. Taylor admitted firing all shots in the fight during the Sunday night saloon raid that ended with saloonkeeper William Kneiring dead. He confessed to killing Kneiring but refused to name the other participants. Taylor, a 27 year old machinist, was arrested Monday night on suspicion.
Only routine matters were discussed at the cabinet meeting in Washington on October 26. Secretaries Morton Hitchcock and Metcalf and Postmaster General Wynne attended while other members were out of the city. The session lasted briefly.
Pittsburg reports John Connelly a fifteen year old boy died from gunshot wounds believed to be self inflicted during an accidental shooting by his mother. The youth, a known somnambulist, was wandering the home early Sunday morning when mistaken for a burglar.
Boston reports the armored cruiser Colorado broke speed records for its class by covering 63 nautical miles at an average 22.26 knots. A final burst reached 23.33 knots, held for 6.6 nautical miles, illustrating emergency performance potential.
In an explosion of flashlight powder during a home experiment W. D. Grant of Chicago and his wife were probably fatally injured.
The New York stock market surged on October 26 as Union Pacific saw unprecedented activity with about 100,000 shares traded in the first half hour. Prices climbed from 110 to 112 as the day continued, amid speculation over Oregon Short Line bonds and wider market gains. St Paul and Steel Preferred also rallied to new movement highs. STILL WITHOUT INFORMATION.
In St Petersburg officials and diplomats press for a Russian version of the trawler incident. The admiralty and foreign office admit no report has arrived and claim confusion as they telegraph to London Cherbourg and Vigo seeking a prompt message.
The text notes that regulations require an immediate report to the admiralty and to the officer in command of the squadron.
From St John s Newfoundland on October 26 the cruiser Charybdis under Commodore Paget was ordered to be ready to sail for England at a moment s notice Calypso mobilizes 500 Newfoundland naval reservists amid naval excitement in the area From Esquimalt officials report October 26 orders from Admiralty to concentrate the entire Pacific squadron at Esquimalt creating bustle at the naval station and imperial barracks
An aeronaut from Los Angeles flew an airship over the Transportation building at about 1000 feet during the world’s fair. The craft, cigar shaped with a long narrow car, drew cheering crowds as it traveled roughly a mile from the aeronautic course to the exposition grounds.
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