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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1883
Page
1
Chicago 17 McGeoch Everingam Co heavy lard operators failed yesterday morning causing a panic in provisions and a collapse in prices from 11 574¢ to 9 20. Liabilities estimated around 2 000 600 with more failures anticipated.
Frank James trial set to start in Gallatin Missouri with nearly one hundred witnesses summoned. Many strangers arrived and locals worry about securing a conviction on either the Waston train robbery or the Sheets bank killing.
In Concord a split emerges among Republican U S senators nominees Rollins and Blair with some party members opposing both and others backing a railroad consolidation plan. Dem nominee Harry Bingham is praised. Chandler declines a run to remain in the Cabinet. Also local real estate, livestock, and notes from Pierre including Rev A P Graves preaching and free seats.
The grand jury in Washington returned another indictment against Thomas J. Brady, deepening legal troubles for the named individual.
Dakota Nasby in Washington lists fourth class offices becoming presidential on July 1 Chamberlain Dakota. President appoints J H Miller postmaster Wahpeton Dakota.
A collage of brief items notes Lord Stafford Northcote may address the Commons on Mr Bright’s issues. A Marseilles balloon flight ends with rescue at sea. Advertisements tout land deeds abstracts and cheap meals at local eateries. Notices discuss settler claims, a land officer blanks sale, and capital commission critiques.
A LeaDEeR interview with G. E. Fletcher reveals Western Union activity in May. City messages 1642 were sent or received, specials 14821 words, and money collected $618.18. Pierre rivals trade and Dakota capital debates frame a bustling regional telegraph scene.
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