23 Apr 1883
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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1883
Page
1
Pettigrew and Yankton kickers held a meeting to swap lies about the Capital commission and the governor. They lament unfinished lobby jobs and fat Indian contracts soon to be beyond reach. This anti capital removal gathering marked a rare harmony among participants.
A large blaze swept through Delhi causing extensive destruction. About two thousand houses were destroyed and many families left destitute and homeless by the fire. Authorities continue to assess the damage and assist affected residents.
Liverpool steamers bound for the United States and Canada last week carried about three thousand emigrants. The flow underscores ongoing transatlantic migration as ships depart from the port, ferrying hopeful travelers across the Atlantic.
Secretary Frelinghuysen has exchanged with the Spanish minister the ratification of the trade mark and extradition treaties between the United States and Spain.
Postmaster General Gresham approves specifications for the new postal notes and announces that advertisements will be issued immediately inviting proposals for printing them.
Dublin heard the case of Timothy Kelly charged with complicity in the Cavendish and Burke murder. After deliberating for some time the jury returned and stated they could not reach a unanimous verdict.
In Braidwood Illinois the Associated Coal Operators announce a five cent cut on all coal mined in the district. Miners refuse to accept the reduction and a strike appears likely to follow.
A dike breach at Blair bridge on Tuesday night forms two river channels about 150 feet wide each, 500 and 2,500 feet from the river’s natural bed. Watchmen catch debris, dirt, and stone to seal the mouth. failure would force Sioux City and Pacific railroad to bear heavy bridging costs.
Sioux Falls reports John Fosco an Italian prisoner about 35 years old committed death by own action by hanging himself with a handkerchief to a vent shaft grate in his cell. Found at noon after last sighting at 10 30 A M coroner's jury returns death by own action verdict. Fosco previously cut his throat in Detroit house of correction about a year earlier.
The Vanderbilt ticket drew 66 500 000 dollars in stock support during the New York Central Road directors election. Separately a Boston journal notes Hannibal and St Joe purchase by C B Q railroad. settlement details to follow.
The HF Commissioners invite proposals for the capital site location in Dakota Territory. Proposals must include donation land description, 20 percent cash bond by check, a bond twice the donation with sureties, title abstract, and printed forms. Submissions urged before May 1, 1883 to Alexander McKenzie, Bismarck, with assurances of merit and accessibility.
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