12 Jun 1883
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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1883
Page
1
Washington reports a new post office established at Praha in Dakota Territory, marking an official expansion of mail services in the district. Local residents gain direct access to postal facilities as authorities formalize the installation.
Pittsburg reports indictments against Alex Myatt for the Bird murder after Bird was killed in Steubenville while fleeing with Myatt’s wife. A letter found in Myatt’s cell pleads for love and forgiveness and for the children. The tale is tied to a separate Vincennes tragedy involving Charles Pollock who killed his wife Clara and then himself after midnight.
Washington notes report the day's session focused on arguments for jury instruction prayers. Prosecution asked 20 prayers while the defense filed as many as 100 requests.
The committee appointed to investigate charges of mismanagement in the supervising architect's office of the treasury department met today. Coleman, counsel for Murch, stated he prepared specific charges which were read alleging fraud and extravagance in the purchase and dressing of stone for building purposes.
Foreign intelligence notes in Havana report thirty two deaths from yellow fever in the past week. In Dublin six hundred emigrants aided by the government departed Galway for America yesterday.
The Madagascar Envoys say they are willing to negotiate a treaty with France on terms like those with other nations but will not accept any proposal involving a French protectorate over Madagascar.
The dynamite conspirators Dr Callagher Bernard Gallagher Ansburgh Curtis Whitehead and Wilson go on trial for treason and felony this morning in a crowded London court room.
The Times correspondent reports no procession yesterday when the Czar and Czarina entered the city. They were followed by Grand Dukes and notables as the parade moved quickly through the streets.
London reports Michael Davitt has met with Charles Parnell and they reached a pact on the Irish agitation. Davitt will stay in Ireland to advance the program instead of heading to America. Wheeler Punch’s cigar ad promotes five cent cheaper smoke with strong claims.
In 1873 Dakota delegates formed the Southern Dakota Baptist Association with Rev. G. W. Freeman as moderator and M. D. Lewis as clerk. By 1881 churches north of Dell Rapids and south of 46 organized the Sioux Valley Association, meeting first in Brookings in 1882. The recent Huron session drew 20+ churches and about 400 members, with strong reports of growth and unity. attendees praised Huron’s hospitality and social meals that improved fellowship among ministers.
Abstracts furnished for Beadle county lands and town property by Orms by Graves & Co. Reed & Wollrath offer ample money to loan on real estate. A shift in Canadian governance is cited as Gladstone rejects a young governor general candidate. Pioneer Press praises the Northern Pacific for opening the Red River valley and notes crop prospects in the Walla Walla valley with higher wheat yields. A new underwear assortment is advertised at The Farrie.
The Pioneer reports daily sales of about 100 Punchs, indicating steady demand for the beverage. Local outlets confirmed consistent numbers, with no change in production.
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