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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
4
A fragment from a periodical page describes domestic talk about a child and mother, then shifts to assorted ads and notes about tonics, cosmetics, seeds, and remedies. It includes claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure and other patent products, plus agricultural notes on rye yields and a liver remedy promotion.
Washington August 4 Conferees debated the sugar schedule as the afternoon session adjourned with expectations of either reaching an agreement or reporting a disagreement The proposed duty structure sets 40 percent ad valorem on sugar under 16 Dutch standard and 40 percent on higher grades with a refined sugar differential and export duty tied to bounty states It was unclear if the House and Senate teams could merge the schedule with Senate requirements and some conferees remained skeptical while others saw leverage to secure favorable terms The session continued amid strong party pressure and the hope that a bill might still pass today
Aug 4 St Paul reports a special meeting at the capitol to discuss the Pepin net destruction incident. Deputy Wardens Gray of Wisconsin and Sykes of Minnesota allegedly burned nets, fishermen consider suits for property destruction, state lines and fishing rights raising key questions for the case to be tried in St Paul.
The New Mexico constitutional convention plan calls for delegates to be elected on the Tuesday after the first Monday in June, 1805, with a meeting set for the following July. If approved, the constitution would be put to voters in a November election. Arizona has adopted a constitution and would admit on August 1, 1895, with a delegate to the Fifty-fourth Congress to be chosen.
The Alameda brings word from Australia that the overdue ship Shandon has entered Honolulu in distress after 143 days at sea from Calcutta. The vessel, blown off course, had only jute and a light cargo aboard and scarce provisions left. Captain Harris steered for the islands as the men weakened to the point of being unable to haul sails.
Aug 4 Tondon Brazilian legation denies dispatch about 8000 insurgents marching on Porto Alegre. Officials say insurgents are retreating before government troops. Also note Breckinridge Minnesota area reports no significant front activity or damage last night.
Latest quotations from Chicago and Minneapolis show wheat near 25-26 cents, corn up, oats firm, flaxseed steady. Hog prices lift to about 4.80 to 5.20, cattle steady. few notes on pork and lard values. Also reports on a new train dispatch chronometer invention and Dun and Co. trade outlook amid tariff uncertainty.
Chicago on August 4 reports John Neumeister, city clerk, received a 6000 bill from Columbian Exposition Selvage company claiming city damage liability for property in Jackson Park. Mobs and rioters on July 3last swept away several world fair structures amid a strike with millions in claimed damages from shippers.
In Chicago on Aug 4 the Town soldiers' Monument commission added portraits to the monument including Generals F M Drake James A Williamson Colonels D B Henderson W H Merritt Lieutenants Thomas Swyeht E C Haynes Samuel Duffin and Private Richard P Clarkson Sept 6 1804 was added for laying the corner stone.
Chicago notes three houses at 201, 203 and 205 West Taylor Street burned today, injuring Isabella Irvine from smoke, William Connors struck by falling brick, and Tony Camero burned on head and face. Total loss estimated at 360000. Connors expected to recover.
Tamestown New York August 4 Allen's opera house burned last night interior damaged building valued at 84000 with insurance of 21000 suspected caused by chemical explosion behind the stage fire department reports. New Ulm Cane Settled Washington August 4 Interstate Commerce Commission case over milling in transit charges between New Ulm Milling and Chicago Northwestern settled without a hearing railroad concessions understood. William Taylor Drowned Evans Town August 4 Twenty two year old William Taylor son of Taylor Bros Clinton member of Company I 1st N G drowned in the river. Two Bills to Conference Washington August 4 House voted to non-concur in secure amendments to public printing bill and Senate amendments to sundry civil appropriation bill sent to conference. Shea Declines Council Bluffs Iowa August 4 T J Shea nominated by the Town Democrats supreme court reporter declines to be a candidate. Lamorenxax Coming Home Washington August 4 Judge Lamorenx commissioner of the general land office leaves for Wisconsin to remain a forth. Killed In a Runaway Ret Wing Minnesota August 4 Peter Nelson of Ambroisie killed in a runaway accident at Kenyon.
Aug 4 report states Winchester Repeating Army Co shipped several carloads of guns and ammunition for the Chinese government. The shipment went to Vancouver B C. Chinese officials are reticent about their business here. Anoka Reform, Anoka Minn Aug 4, complaint by Major Geodriel against Wekebin the-shit anehties and all one ordered yotanyen
Gov. McKinley of Ohio and party arrived in Duluth on the Northwest yesterday afternoon to a crowd of about six thousand. He spoke from the boat clubhouse piazza, thanking residents and stressing American unity and hoped-for prosperity, then toured the city before continuing east. Also present were Gov. Beaver and Gen. Hastings of Pennsylvania, with Gov. Tick of Michigan joining later at Salt Ste. Marie before proceeding to St. Paul.
The Daily Leader reports Wisconsin State Treasurer John Hunner will enter the Democratic gubernatorial race. He has consented to have his name placed before the state convention amid strong cross state sentiment and is expected to win the nomination and election, the paper states.
Crow Ri Omaha reports the Burlington released an advance crop outlook for Nebraska, South Dakota and northern Kansas. General Passenger acts notes the initial damage to corn is less severe than early reports suggested, citing heat and drought but historically early figures overstate harm.
Freaks of Lightning Pipestone Minnesota reports a thunderstorm fire at the Pipe stone Nouting mill as electricity ran through chutes and circuitry inside the building scorching dust and destroying bolting cloth with unknown entry and exit points. West Superior Wisconsin notes a libel suit by six mills against F A Mower Middleton and Middleton Manufacturing for 25000 dollars alleging defamation tied to the Morning Leader, plus papers against Judge Solon H Clough from the recut campaign in Pierce county.
Worcester Mass August 4 Almon Putnam filed with the court clerk for a divorce from his wife Katie A Putnam alleging extreme cruelty during their marriage. He cites specific humorous instances as part of his claim. Dougherty Nominated in Sixth District Republican slate. confirmation expected in Omaha.
Washington August 4 the senate passed the last appropriation bill after a long discussion. Reports say New Mexico and Arizona statehood bills were placed on the calendar. A futures tax bill sparked a dispute over revenue raising and committee jurisdiction. In the house a lynching inquiry resolution proposed by Blair would task the labor department to investigate incidents of violence against women and report acts of organized violence within the last ten years with an appropriation of 25000 dollars. The measure was postponed after Dumphy objected.
The trial of Cesario Santo Geronimo concluded with a verdict of guilty with extenuating circumstances for the assassination of President Carnot. Judge Brentiac sentenced him to death by guillotine and noted he has three days to appeal to the court of cassation. The accused responded with a contemptuous smile and shouted Vive la revolution social.
Insurance Commissioner Smith filed a report with the state auditor detailing the 4 percent fire insurance premium tax divided among towns with fire departments and relief associations. Total ordinary taxes were 66184.45 and retaliatory taxes 1201, with St Paul receiving 7.08, Minneapolis 12111.58, and Duluth 3 10.10. city taxes show St Paul 15810.72, Minneapolis 23095.31, Duluth 50. Poison in Milk at Plattsmouth boarding house sickened 24, merchant Robert Schaefer among those injured. milk later confirmed poisoned, with suspect employer threats mentioned.
New Haven report states It is re ing Arms company shipped several carloads of guns and ammunition for the Chinese government by rail to Vancouver. Chinese officials here are reticent. In Anoka Minnesota a complaint against ticked slot machines led to removal orders for all machines.
In a lecture hall a student wears a loud cravat, prompting the professor to remark on fashion. The student defends the style, while a note about cooking adds a second, unrelated line on lemon juice in rice to whiten grains.
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