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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1883
Page
1
Dodge City Kansas reads a city proclamation stopping all gambling activity amid public excitement. The notice announces enforcement and aims to curb wagering within the community.
In Lawsville Kentucky Dr Willis A Barnes shot his brother in law Clarence Boyd a promising local artist wounding him in the abdomen and shoulder. Authorities report family troubles as the motive.
Fred Fifield was missing in the woods near Ashland Wisconsin for three days and nights. He walked into Engineer Sewell's camp at noon on June 4 and, after exposure to a northwest storm and without feed or coat, is expected to recover.
At the June 6 1883 AMA gathering Dr Gross of Philadelphia with Oliver Wendell Holmes presented a joint paper urging a Museum and Library for the Army Medical Department. Resolutions call Congress to fund a building and an annual $10 000 appropriation to purchase medical publications globally.
The Republican State Convention in Columbus met at the Opera House at 10 o clock with a crowded hall. Senator Sherman was named permanent president and received hearty applause. Foraker was nominated for Governor of Ohio, with Wm Grave of Cleveland as Lieutenant Governor and other statewide officials identified including W H Upson, John H Donle, John C Brown, and D F De Wolfe for various offices.
Washington notes indicate the British government has given up its efforts to extradite Sheridan Walsh and Tynan following ongoing diplomatic signals and reports.
The President has appointed William H. Poulhac of North Carolina to the position of secretary of the Civil Service Commission. General Wright, chief of engineers, will tour Wisconsin Dakota and Minnesota on an extended inspection. Treasury reports suggest Britain sends paupers to the U.S. via Ireland and Belgium for emigration.
A statue of Garibaldi was unveiled at Caprera in the presence of his family and companions in arms. Also reported: Li Hung Chang warns China will fight if France does not recognize Chinese rights in Annam. London notes Premier Gladstone dodges Canada governorship question. City council debates alleyways, taxes, street work, and water plans with April rail receipts listed.
A prominent railroad official told Leaper reporters that the capital decision will split the territory, giving Huron the southern capital. Depot projects, new land purchases, and relocating tracks by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line are planned, with a flour mill and sash door and blind works expected. Public buildings would use the capital square, while land deals with W K Cook of the North Western Bay Land Department urged locals to buy now.
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