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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
Paris officials reject Berlin’s insinuations that France delays recognizing Mulai Hafid to aid private French interests. France says its actions serve general interests and lawfully protect assets. Britain awaits the Franco Spanish note before recognizing Hafid.
Berlin reports that Paris pursues a gentle maneuver to push Germany out of direct Moroccan affairs and secure a dominant position with British support. Berlin rejects France and Spain as sole initiators and notes Germany’s push to recognize Mulai Hafid without indebting him to French claims.
In Havana on September 4 the Zagista and Miguelista wings of the Liberal party agreed to back Jose Miguel Gomez for the presidency with Alfredo Zayas as vice president. Other offices were split between factions and the pact drew strong public enthusiasm.
In Gadsden Alabama on September 5 Mrs Eliza beth McNeal 75 and her invalid daughter in law Mrs Joe McNeal 55 died in a home fire on Lookout mountain eight miles north of the city.
In Dorpat Russia on September 4 a police sergeant and six prison wardens were convicted of torturing political prisoners to extract confessions. Each was sentenced to one year in prison.
Geneva dispatch reports Senator Philander C. Knox Mrs Knox and their son were in a motor car crash when a tire burst while passing another car. The Knoxes sustained injuries with the son seriously hurt and the parents slightly injured.
William J. Bryan dominated Chicago Labor Day events with a 20 000 strong parade review at the Auditorium Annex attended by union leaders. He spoke at the Iroquois club luncheon, Forest Park and Brand's Park addressing union workers on labor issues and injunction abuse.
Annie 8. Peck of Providence Rhode Island reached the summit of Mount Huascaran on her second attempt within a month the height believed at 26000 feet A Swiss companion suffered gangrene after freezing feet and an Indian guide was saved from a 1000 foot fall Peck began the final ascent August 29 previous ascent reached 25000 feet but was halted by a guide’s illness.
The territorial supreme court orders the sultan of Dunaharra hanged for his role in the Parang raid on Mindanao in January 1906 in which J. W. McDonald was killed. He is also fined 1,000 pesos to McDonald’s heirs.
Miss Rose Levine of Brooklyn was struck by a falling hammer from the tenth story on Broadway side of the Flatiron Building. The stylish picture hat she wore shielded her head, and she survived the impact at what is described as the busiest corner in New York.
Faribault Minnesota on September 3 two twelve year old boys were boating on Cedar Lake when a sudden gust of wind capsized their boat. John A Iner and Fred Peterson, residents of the lake area, were thrown into the water and drowned.
Harris Thaw intends to travel to Pittsburg on Friday September 11 to face creditor examinations in his bankruptcy case. Referee William R Blair approved the exam order and Roger O Meara was named estate trustee with bond reduced to 100 000, while Thaw cautioned he may decline the trip unless compelled by New York authorities. He added he would return for the White Plains trial if required.
In Pittsburg on September 8 the Cosmopolitan National Bank directors urged Washing ton officials to reopen the bank, claiming solvency and disputing the comptroller of the currency’s closure. John B. Cunningham denies intoxication during the examination that led to the closure, aided by F F Oldham. Receiver Robert Lyons and three government accountants are auditing the bank, with a report expected after several days.
President Roosevelt plans to end his vacation on September 22 at Sagamore Hill and move to the White House for the winter, with the trip marking one of the shortest yet highly active breaks. His secretary has often visited Sagamore Hill at night and executive offices in Oyster Bay stayed open late into the night during the stay.
Reports from Boudenib on the Algerian frontier say the Moorish army is continually augmented. Twenty thousand Moors now surround the French post where 6,000 French troops defend the garrison.
Joseph Lock six years old, employed as a street sweeper by the city engineer, was struck by an eastbound Selby Lake streetcar on Selby avenue near Groton street and died before police ambulance arrival.
Chicago merchant Emanuel Mandel first vice president of Mandel Bros. died in Basel Switzerland after a stroke. He was known as one of Chicago's leading retailers and business figures.
Rear Admiral Sperry sends a farewell message to Australians on the eve of the American battleship fleet’s departure from Melbourne. He says the reception for the fleet pleases him and reflects the goodwill of the officers and men and the people of Australia.
Tangier report says 1200 French troops from Boudenib march to Djorf to clash with thousands of Moors. Fire from machine guns mows down attackers as General Balloud leads to clear the frontier for reinforcements. French losses not given but believed heavy.
Toledo Ohio Sept 5 Salt Lake City won the bid over Washington for the forty third annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment next year by 461 to 104 votes. Colonel Henry M Nevins of Red Bank New Jersey was elected commander in chief on the first ballot with 454 votes.
Native reports from Tangier claim Mulai Hafid suffered a major defeat by Mtougui on August 20 at a point three hours from Morocco City. A brother of Hafid lieutenant Glaoul is reported killed. Hafid’s army reportedly dispersed, Morocco City said to be at Mtougui’s mercy.
Tracy City Tenn Sept 3 1923 trouble over wage scale settlement led to a strike at the Sewanee Coal Coke and Land company mines in Coalmont seven miles from Tracy City Alabama Fuel company recently acquired the plant about 304 union miners were employed and about sixty stayed at work while the rest quit inspection reports the mines quiet afterward.
Carroll Hall aged fourteen from Danville shot and killed his sister Flossie Hall sixteen in Portsmouth New Hampshire. The shotgun blast struck the neck and caused instant death. Hall was arrested and claimed he did not know the gun was loaded.
Paris reports minor modifications proposed by the Spanish government in the joint French Spanish note on the Morocco situation will delay issuing the note for a few days. The joint démarche to the powers is affected as the changes are considered.
South Dakota Beadle County circuit court summons for Elmore Haldeman and others to answer a complaint filed August 19 1908 seeking a judgment quieting title to the west half of section 33 township 109 north range 59 west in Beadle County. Defendants include several Burnham and Thompson estates and unknown heirs and creditors. Process requires response within thirty days to the Woonsocket address of attorney A Ramsey.
On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Attalia Development Company conducts excursions from Minneapolis to choice fruit and farm lands in southern Washington. Fare will be refunded to purchasers of the lands. Write for full details to R C Dahlhjelm manager 225 Railway Building Minneapolis.
South Dakota sends greeting to heirs at law of Clyde A Telt You are notified that David Barrett has filed in Beadley a petition that A M Urquhart be administrator of Clyde A Telt estate. Hearing set at county courthouse in Huron County on September 2 1908 at 10 o'clock. Taubman Williamson & i At ends Sept 3-17.
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