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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
7
A railroad disaster in St. Louis left seven people dead and twenty five others injured when a gar struck by a train caused multiple casualties. Victims include noted local workers and several families affected by the crash. Investigations are underway to determine cause and safety failures.
Seven people died and twenty five were injured when a Wabash suburban street car was struck by a speeding eastbound train at Sarah Street. The crash tore the car in two and left many passengers unable to escape. Ambulances carried the injured to hospitals and the dead to the morgue. The train was backing from the World’s Fair grounds when the collision occurred.
Armenian insurgents raided Van Anger, about 150 fighters clashing with Turkish troops. Four houses were charged, barricades erected, and two soldiers plus twenty others were killed. Authorities burned adjoining houses to aid siege as panicked residents sought refuge in churches. authorities warn Armenian bands may cross the Persian frontier.
Fire on Front street in Memphis devastates Oliver-Finnie Grocery stock and building, with total losses around 800000. Policy holders expect under 300000 in non Oliver-Finnie damages, while Oliver-Finnie losses range 400000 to 500000. Several firemen injured or overcome by heat but to recover.
In Lethbridge N W while working on a standpipe of the new waterworks the eighty foot scaffold collapsed. W Lombard of Los Angeles was killed instantly. George Moore of London likely fatally injured. G W Roach of Chicago slightly hurt.
Winnipeg report says Engineer T. Johnson and Conductor Irwin of freight train No. 118 were charged with criminal negligence at a coroner's inquest into a fatal accident at Sinta duta Northwest Territories. They were arrested and sent to Moose Jaw.
In Muscatine Iowa a Rock Island freight wreck killed William Noland of Chicago and fatally injured Arthur Campbell of Ottawa. Five others hurt as the rear section derailed after a train broke in two near the city.
Worcester Mass September 6 The condition of United States Senator George F Hoar remains unchanged from the past six consecutive reports detailing his health status as of today.
A fire in Toledo swept a lumber yard and nearby structures causing an estimated 150 thousand dollars in loss with insurance of 118 thousand. Sparks from a locomotive ignited sawdust in unused yard sections and after a wind rekindled the blaze, flames consumed lumber piles buildings and mills. The steamer Verona wrecked by winter floods and a portion of Fassett Street bridge were also destroyed.
President Howells and Secretary Simpson of United Mine Workers district 15 call on nonunion coal miners in Southern Colorado to strike on Sept 7. They promise same protection and aid as union members on strike, urging nonunion workers to fill vacant positions created by the strike.
Carroll D. Wright announces resignation from the post of labor commissioner by year end to devote attention to duties as president of Clark College.
King Edward arrived in London on Saturday after a sojourn at Marienbad, appearing robust and in excellent spirits. The brief dispatch notes his health as splendid and his travel a sign of strength post‑residence abroad.
National League results include Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 1 and Chicago 4 St Louis 1. NY leads NL standings with .724, Chicago .603, Pittsburg .587, Cincinnati .573, St Louis .517, Brooklyn .345, Philadelphia .284. American League games Boston 4 Cleveland 3 and Washington 2 Chicago 5. New York 12 Detroit 6 in seven innings. AL standings show Boston .619, NY .617, Philadelphia .580, Chicago .578, Cleveland .571, Detroit .420, St Louis .409, Washington .23. American Association games Milwaukee 15 Toledo 0, then Milwaukee 1 Toledo 4. standings list St Paul .662, Milwaukee .598, Columbus .548, Louisville .543, Minneapolis .520, Indianapolis .459, Kansas City .430, Toledo .273.
Market quotes from Minneapolis on September 3 show wheat futures in Sept at 1.095, Dec 1.09 1.10, May 1.10. On track No 1 hard 1.16, No 1 Northern 1.14, No 2 Northern 1.11.
St Paul market figures show cattle ranges for good to choice steers from 5.00 to 5.50 with other classes listed. Hogs bring 4.80 to 5.45, while sheep price bands cover good to choice wethers, yearlings and lambs from 3.40 to 5.00.
Wheat prices in Duluth on September 3 show arriving Old No 1 Northern at 1.15 and No 2 Northern at 1.09. On track values are 1.15 for No 1 Northern and 1.11 for No 2 Northern. New No 1 Northern arrives at 1.15 to 1.15 with No 2 Northern at 1.11. September and December futures for No 1 Northern are 1.12 and 1.07 respectively. Flax to arrive on track and Sept reads 4.26 with Oct at 1.26 and Nov/Dec at 1.26.
Chicago September 3 cattle prices range from good to prime steers at 5.40 to 6.10 with cows and heifers at 1.25 to 4.25, calves 3.50 to 6.25. Hogs quoted mixed to butchers 5.15 to 5.62 percent, good heavy 2.25 to 5.55. rough heavy 1.60 to 5.15. Sheep reported good to choice wethers 3.50 to 4.15, native lambs 4.00 to 6.00, Western lambs 4.00 to 6.00.
The Chicago market report shows wheat with Sept at 1.04 percent and old at 1.07. Deér and May futures quoted around 1.06 to 1.09. Corn Sept 53 cents, May 49.5 cents. Oats Sept 31.21 cents, Dec 38.5 cents, May 35.5 cents. Pork Sept 11.00, Oct 11.10, Jax 12.60-12.62. Flax cash shown Northwest at 12.65. Butter and dairies notes included.
President Donnelly of the butchers union declares a meat boycott to pressure packers in a citywide packinghouse strike. He says union men will quit in all establishments after 5 30 p m Saturday as part of a concerted effort to finish the dispute and force fair prices. Police records report 46 assaults and 4 murders linked to the strike, while switchmen face no strike due to strike breakers ready to fill roles.
Citations were issued against striking workers by Judge Holder as part of a contempt show cause process in Belleville for alleged violations of an injunction restraining interference with workers taking the places of strikers at East St. Louis packinghouses.
Edwin Armes, a nonunion butcher, was attacked by three strike sympathizers in New York. He lies in hospital with two deep wounds to his right leg caused with a battleaxe or knife.
A man was wounded in an assault and, if his injuries are serious, he will recover. The attackers fled the scene and remain at large.
Paraguayan revolutionists have captured Villa Concepcion with 400 men and arms. They refuse government terms and an attack on the capital is believed imminent. Argentina has refused to recognize the insurgents as belligerents.
Rome Sept. 3 Prince George of Greece, commissioner of the powers in Crete, visited the foreign office and urged that further delay in uniting Crete with Greece is impossible for racial, religious, economic and political reasons.
In New York on September 3, signs suggest a settlement is near for the building trades dispute. A revised arbitration plan could have thousands of idle skilled mechanics back at work within the next two weeks.
A young married man and brother of Dr Charles Dohm committed suicide by stepping in front of an interurban car in St Paul. The body was mangled and reports say the man was irate and gradually losing his mind before the tragedy.
Chicago Sept. 3. Philip Caldwell an elevator conductor was killed and eight others injured when a passenger elevator plunged from the fifth floor to the basement at the Sears Roebuck & Co store.
Berlin observed the Sedan day parade as the Potsdam and Berlin garrisons mobilized about 30 000 troops. Mount Vesuvius shows renewed activity with flames and lava. Judge Parker plans a Sept 24 departure for St Louis to attend the Louisiana Purchase exposition. Panama agents nearing completion of a 10 million investment in New York for their government. Carpathia arrives from Liverpool with 26 Gypsy passengers bound for Winnipeg. James K Jones to join the Democratic national committee advisory role.
The American fishing schooner Samosa was seized by the Canadian government cruiser Gladiator near North Sydney and towed into harbor after a claim it fished within the three mile limit. The incident occurred Sept 3 as the Gladiator enforced maritime boundaries.
Coal Creek district in Tennessee sees a major strike as about 1 000 workers join others, bringing total strikers to 1 250. All mines close except the Slate Stone mine operated by Knoxville Iron Company.
The Republican national committee announced speeches by Speaker Joseph G. Cannon from September to November. He will address audiences in Ohio Indiana Illinois and Nebraska in September and at Davenport Iowa on October 1.
The text lists dates and locations for political campaign speaking events across Wisconsin Indiana and Illinois with a Fort Wayne stop on November 1 after eastern states. It also notes a person was terribly mangled in an incident.
Investigations for the former guardians reveal Princess Louise of Saxe Coburg escaped her hotel in Badeister Saxony early Tuesday morning. After securing personal liberty she plans to pursue a divorce aimed at Lt Count Matassich Keglevitch.
Sea Girl New Jersey September 3 The first interstate shooting tournament of the National Rifle Association and New Jersey State Rifle Association was won by First Lieutenant William Cookson of the National Guard District of Columbia with 95 of 100.
Salem South Dakota report states Henry Kotz a farmer fourteen miles southeast of town was stabbed in the neck and arm by Fred High. High fled to woods but was pursued for seven miles and wounded. He is held on a $2000 bond on an attempt to kill charge. Kotz died two days later.
Oshkosh Wisconsin September 3 Following is the Democratic state ticket Governor George W Peck Milwaukee lieutenant governor Dr Lathrop Marshfield secretary for State James P Nolan Manitowoc treasurer Andrew Jensen Edgerton attorney general William E Wolfe La Crosse railroad commissioner Howard L Hanton Superior insurance Henry Fetzer Sturgeon Bay platform approves principles of the last national convention at St Louis and the nomination of Alton B Parker for president Henry G Davis for vice president
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