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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
3
The piece extols Jesus as friend of children and argues for home Bible instruction. It highlights the family altar, parental devotion, and the influence of grace at table in shaping spiritual life, urging parents to establish daily prayers and teach Bible verses to sustain faith.
The American Anti-Trust League sends a complimentary letter to Mr Bryan praising his Madison Square Garden address on trusts and government ownership of railroads. They commend his Jeffersonian Democracy stance and pledge hearty support for the economic liberty of all people.
William J. Bryan arrived in New York from Bridgeport to attend a reception at the National Democratic club and to deliver speeches in Newark and Jersey City. He announced he will not undertake a planned trip to New Zealand, preferring to return home after an extended absence.
Henry Watterson in the Courier Journal rejects government ownership of railroads as impracticable and un-American. He argues Bryan's Madison Square Garden stance would cost the Democrats the election and cannot be implemented, even in power, as a policy for the people.
Washington reports railroads say the rate bill cannot be fully complied with. They note it requires posting a complete copy of all passenger and freight tariffs at every station, a task deemed physically impossible without sufficient rate clerks or schedules.
Robbers blown open safe of R E Blanchard saloon in Elliston Montana using nitroglycerin. Loss reported at 1100 in cash and about 3000 in gold and valuables including jewelry and checks. Blanchard notes no local bank and says he cashes miners’ checks nearby.
In New Orleans on September 3, longshoremen suspended daytime work after stevedores and ship agents signed a new contract. The longtime agreement ends this year, with negotiations continuing for a new deal. Workers seek flexible rules allowing a gang to call for extra help when loads become heavy. The stevedores and ship agents dispute that this changes current rules.
In South Bend Indiana on September 1 six year old Helen Keer fell from a story window onto a picket fence. She helped herself to the ground unassisted and then returned to the house where she still lives.
Eleven Rhymney Valley coal miners struck today to protest hiring of nonunion men and another group of workers announced their intention to quit if nonunion labor is used. The action highlights mounting tensions over union status in Welsh mines.
Ottawa reports say Premier Laurier will dissolve parliament after the autumn session and appeal to voters for renewed confidence. A Pacific Coast trip by Laurier fuels talk of a general election aimed at tariff reform and Western representation, with two new provinces boosting Western power amid strong national prosperity.
A southbound express on the Fourteenth Street line caught fire from a short circuit in the sixth car. Passengers clogged the cars and shouted to disembark as guards helped women who fainted flee to the platform. Train crews battled flames with sand as the third rail was deenergized and the train moved downtown after thirty five minutes.
Washington reports charges of discrimination and unjust freight rates filed with the interstate commerce commission. Two complaints set for potential hearings involve Denver merchants alleging New York New Haven Hartford Line favors Pacific coast shippers, and Southern roads allegedly charging high rates on fruit shipments to Northern markets.
San Francisco reported 452 deaths from the April 18 disaster with 205 due to blunt trauma and 177 from fire. 32 from food poisoning, 420 due to unspecified causes and 168 given as Chinese, 214 Japanese residents. El Paso, Texas noted the Nases river flood affecting towns along the Mexican Central railroad line with forty-two feet of rise in the last week and residents evacuated.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin Troubadour and Gopher from White Bear Minn Yacht Club win Class A and B titles in the Inland Lake Yachting association. Skid Dop places second in Glyndwr while Butte des Morts Yacht Club takes several runner up spots. The two White Bear boats collect six cups each, a historic haul for the city’s yacht scene.
In Omaha on September 3 Judge Cockrell fined the Omaha Ice Coal Storage Company and its president John Doe on two counts each for Reaven ice under weight. Fines totaled 25 dollars per count. Complaints were filed by W Euson and Mrs. C W Ackerman, patrons of the company.
Washington dispatch from the quartermaster at Honolulu reports the transport Sheridan held on a reef amidship after a main steam pipe burst. Officials hope she will slide off and be saved as she was going astern when the failure occurred.
In Baltimore on September 3 a strike by about three hundred butchers demanded a nine hour day with no pay cut from $11 weekly. Ten hour shifts previously, some small slaughterhouse owners yielded, but most meat businesses remained closed.
A fire in Stent Cal wiped out every business house, burning thirty structures and causing an estimated loss of $75,000. The blaze left the town economically wrecked and out of operation.
Wheat futures Sept 72% 72%c Dec 72% 72%c May 76%c. On track No 1 hard 77%c No 1 Northern 76c No 2 Northern 74%c No 3 Northern 71% 72c.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 Northern at 76c for Dec and 78c for Mar. Corn prices show Dec at 1.11 1 4, Oct at 1.10, Dec at 1.09 4. Prices reflect steady market as ships head to sea with no major shifts noted.
St Paul Sept 1 cattle prices range from 4.50 to 5.50 for good to choice steers and 3.50 to 4.50 for cows. Veals bring 4.00 to 5.25. Sheep la mbs and wethers quoted 4.00 to 5.15 and 6.25 to 7.25 for prime spring lambs.
The Chicago market ledger lists cattle categories with prices for cows and heifers calves and stockers and feeders and calves and hogs with mixed loads good heavy rough heavy and pigs prices. Sheep and lamb values are also shown with per head and per hundred weight figures.
Chicago market copy details wheat at 71 and 72 percent, corn around 42 percent, oats near 30 percent, pork futures at 16 dollars versus 13.50 prior, flax and eggs with mixed figures, dairy creamery quotes and turkey stock notes appear amid a scattered price ledger for Sept. and December contracts.
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