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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1883
Page
1
Special report to the Dakota Daily Leader notes its status as the leading and oldest daily newspaper in central Dakota, highlighting longstanding publication and regional prominence.
Emigrants in New York report a large arrival with 4,469 immigrants arriving on a single day last week. The note highlights a sharp surge in newcomers at this port.
Washington reports 200 applications for the Mississippi Commission vacancy created by Captain Eads resignation.
The steamer Nestorian arrived Saturday night in Boston with 650 Irish immigrants. Their passage money was paid by the British government.
Minneapolis council committee on licenses recommends saloons and theaters be charged 1000 dollars per year. The move aims to tighten control on liquor establishments as the city seeks revenue.
Washington marked the twenty first Emancipation Day with notable zeal. All colored employees in executive departments and public works enjoyed a holiday as celebrations continued.
In Washington the defense team says a hung jury looms and several leading defendants plan to sue newspapers for libel over coverage of the case.
Milwaukee based S W Talmadge of the Chamber of Commerce compiled reports on winter wheat growing in fifteen states. He estimates damages at about twenty percent, roughly one million bushels less than last year.
A Danish or English vessel carrying dynamite departed Antwerp and sails toward England as police await its arrival for inspection and possible seizure.
Twenty thousand dock laborers walk out in Marseilles halting shipping at the great port. The strike ties up freight activity and paralyzes operations across the harbor and allied services.
Dublin hears Daniel Curley on trial for involvement in the murder of Lord Cavendish and Mr. Burke. The defendant faces charges as the case opens this morning.
Ireland and London report Parnell urges postpone the Irish convention planned for Philadelphia until autumn. He says attendance may be possible if organizers delay the event and recommends deferring the gathering to fall.
Announcement offers 25 acres ready for wheat or oats four miles from Huron with bank office contact Joan D. Rupa. Another note seeks a portion up to 100 acres near Avon at 2 percent miles from Avon for corn with favorable price terms. Keeler & Herron’s Drug Store advertises fine cigars.
A Boston man visiting Winona reports crowds at eastern railroad stations awaiting cars to Central Dakota. Families plan to transport land holdings and household effects, some returning visitors from Jim River country seeking a wider life in the new Dakota settlement. Also notices offer cabinets of Silver Ware at Baker's and round-the-clock prescriptions at Keeler and Herron's Drug Store along with boiled and raw linseed oil.
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