11 May 1883
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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1883
Page
1
The Dakota Daily Leader presents a leading story segment with partial headline text and no clear event details. Readable content centers on a front page update labeled Specially Reported for the paper.
Pierre reports detail a special train carrying capital commissioners to Pierre with a celebratory visit and a large local reception. A false accusation against Supt Nicholl sparked a rebuttal from Cresney. In New York the Standard Oil Co plant at Communicipale burned with extensive destruction and a million dollars in losses as six men were missing.
Chicago markets show wheat at 112, corn up 53 percent, oats at 4144 as of today. Prices reflect steady demand and market shifts across futures and cash trades in the Chicago area.
A Baptist church in St Albans Vermont a fine brick structure burned this morning. The fire destroyed the church building and caused concern in the local community. Fire crews battled the blaze through the early hours. no injuries reported.
The Southern Baptist convention opened in Waco Texas yesterday under the presidency of Rev. Mr. Mill of Georgia. The gathering drew 563 delegates to begin sessions.
Yesterday in Pierre a drunken man attempted to shoot the local constable but the officer returned fire and killed the assailant. The incident ended without further injuries.
Texas advices warn that a rumored disaster struck Gen Crook's army in Texas. The Apache threat is under estimated and confidence in Crook's scouts is questioned.
Gov Ordway his wife and daughter left Yankton ten days ago aboard the steamboat Josephine bound for Pierre where his son resides. The party has been delayed by sand bars for days but are expected to reach Pierre tonight.
A fierce storm battered Chicago and surrounding areas causing widespread minor damage. The South Evanston Methodist church was wrecked but its sexton escaped unharmed.
In a local drug store promotion Wheeler’s own brand The Pioneer Cigar is featured at Keeler and Herron’s Drug Store, inviting customers to try the new offering at the retail counter.
Joseph Mullett was tried in Dublin for conspiracy to take life of Dennis Field. The jury found him guilty and he received a sentence of penal servitude.
Dr. Thomas Gallagher Bernard Gallagher Alfred Whitshead Wm Ansbury John Corbin Henry Wilson and Henry Dalton dynamite conspirators were arraigned today in London. Milner Journan Bre Cressey of the Leaver has taken on the Chamberlain Register chief on commission business, threatening to brand him Ananias in Brule county if he won t relent.
The publisher Mr. PixieErron travels to Chicago to acquire material for the Iroquois Herald. Upon his return the paper will be enlarged and improved, reflecting his prosperity and anticipated growth as the neighboring town to the east increases in population.
The acting secretary of the treasury issued warrants for 8 525 000 dollars to cover pension payments. The replacement revenue stamps, increased by a recent act of Congress, total at least 7 000 000 dollars.
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