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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
3
A political luncheon at Sagamore Hill hosted by President Roosevelt gathered Rep James F Sherman chair of the Republican congressional committee Timothy L Woodruff former lieutenant governor and Albert Shaw. Woodruff spoke of a governor candidate endorsed by state and national administrations and bosses. Higgins might be urged to run but was not eager. Sherman said he did not know why he was summoned.
On Sept 17 at Gettysburg survivors of Pickett's division and the Philadelphia brigade met at the Bloody Angle. The event featured the return of General Armistead's sword to the men of the South, a relic carried since his fall in the famous charge.
General Rodrigu ez with about 1000 troops met Generals Castillo and Albert of similar strength near Wajay. Government says insurgents dispersed. rebels claim government forces were pushed back. Rodrigu ez returned to Havana with his troops encamped nearby. Government reports three killed and several wounded. insurgent losses unknown.
Special dispatches report the steamer Oregon ashore at the entrance to Prince William Sound off Cape Hindenbrook. The vessel with fifty passengers and about 200 tons of freight faces a dangerous position and could be lost if a storm hits. Revenue cutters Rush and McCulloch headed to assist after a long row from the wreck site.
Panic grips Sicily as four days of earthquakes drive whole towns to desertion. Villagers camp outside, seek caves, and fearing a repeat Calabria disaster last year. Citizens, priests, soldiers and officials shelter together. tremors disrupt hospital evacuations. narrative of ongoing relief steps.
Washington reports by presidential directive commissions are issued for Major General Mac Arthur to lieutenant general, Brigadier General Jesse M. Lee to major general, and Captain John J. Pershing to brigadier general. Promotions fill vacancies created by Lieut General Corbin’s retirement with General Bell waiving to allow Lee a final chance before retiring.
Havana reports widely favorable reaction to President Roosevelt's decision to dispatch Secretary of War Taft and Acting Secretary of State Bacon to investigate conditions in Cuba. Cubans prefer settlement without direct intervention but accept US involvement as necessary to resolve the revolution. Taft praised as a pacificator and capable administrator.
A navy dispatch reports the Marietta arriving at Cienfuegos and a landing force to shield sugar plantations. Dispatches from U S officials suggest earlier damage to American property near the city was exaggerated.
Dwight W. Pardee secretary of the New York Central returns from a West trip including St Paul Portland and San Francisco noting widespread prosperity. He says easterners cannot grasp the vast western business with active trade and crops as a basis and railroads strained to handle traffic. San Francisco shows enthusiasm and optimism.
A four man gang exploded safes in two McLean county banks at Underwood North Dakota on September 17 and stole about $10 000 in cash before fleeing. A sleeping druggist near one bank was forced back inside and could not warn others, while a land agent at the second bank was similarly intercepted.
Nicholas Longworth in the First district and Herman P. Goebel in the Second district were renominated for congress in Cincinnati on September 17. Local party leaders backed the incumbents, signaling continued support for their campaigns.
A Cuban stalemate prompts calls for permanent U S control or a guaranteed peace as Taft and Bacon prepare to visit the island. Insurgents and government troops show broad sympathy for peace negotiations, while leaders debate how to retain Palma’s administration in any settlement.
Three women and one man drown when the naphtha launch Sausage, from Sheepshead Bay, collides with a tow scow in lower New York Bay. Three men and one woman are rescued, refuse to reveal identities, and are hospitalized at Stapleton Marine Hospital. Names given are Dodge and Miss Cook, who will tell families themselves. Wind and heavy seas hindered efforts as the craft drifted all night with engines disabled.
President Roosevelt with Taft Bacon and Bonaparte sends a potent note to Cuba urging self government and peace. He orders Taft and Bacon to Cuba to conduct a thorough study of conditions and use influence to restore order. Captain Frank R. McCoy will accompany Taft on the Cullen trip. McCoy previously aided General Wood in Cuba and the Philippines.
An explosion at the Keystone Powder and Manufacturing company powder magazine, four miles north of Nashville, released 10,000 pounds of dynamite and was heard forty miles away. The blast damaged nearby houses and killed hundreds of fowls.
Judge Windes ruled the Mueller law constitutional and upheld Chicago ordinances for purchasing and operating street railways. The injunction suit was dismissed for lack of equity, affirming municipal takeover rights and the city’s plan to issue 75 million dollars in railway certificates.
Excur sion tickets on the North Western Line to New Orleans go on sale October 11 to 14 with favorable return limits. Rates apply on account of the K P Supreme Lodge. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western agents.
An old ad copy promotes Cole's Carbolisalve as the definitive product for skin irritations. It claims effectiveness against cat chafes poisons and insect bites and asserts only Cole's is true Carbolisalve, guaranteed by all druggists.
Advertisement notes war on consumption and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain cure for coughs and colds. Claims "white plague" ravages nations and urges choosing Foley's product over unknown preparations. By C. H. Longstaff and J. Li Sabkey.
An old race with constipation ends in discomfort. Dr Ki New Life Pills claim to ease liver and bowel strain, offering painless relief and comfort.
After a bath with Cole's soap, a sense of exquisite cleanliness remains and a sweet wildflower scent lingers. The advertisement promises this freshness and urges readers to seek Cole's soap at all druggists for full enjoyment.
A historical ad describes Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething infants. It claims to ease gum pain and associated symptoms like wind and diarrhea, promising relief with a twenty five cent bottle.
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