11 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
1
Reports from Hinckley and nearby towns detail a devastating fire that left Chippewa Indians missing and many civilians displaced. The pond drained revealing a cow carcass. relief workers recover five more bodies and continue searches along Mille Lacs shores as Hinckley plans immediate rebuilding.
Grain and live stock centers report mixed prices with wheat easing across Chicago and Minneapolis markets. Wheat September at mid fiftys, oats and barley steady, lard and short ribs firm, cattle demand strong in St Paul with healthy butcher stock activity.
At Niagara Falls Niagara County New York Sept the body of a minor woman was seen drifting near the whirlpool all day despite efforts to recover it. The corpse, in a bathing or bicycling outfit, was exposed to the crowd and driftwood piles as onlookers watched. Up They Go. St Paul Sept 8 The board of equalization raised livestock assessments sharply in almost every county. Hog values climbed from about 1.50 to as high as 2.05 per head with a push to 3 in all counties. Canadian lumber notes that Canada enjoys duty free status under the new tariff for timber and related goods when imported from Canada.
Robert B. Boder of Minneapolis is described as the arch conspirator in a winter scheme with St Paul parties to seize the Martin milling property. He allegedly gained about 4000 dollars in flour and is now sought by United States authorities. A U S marshal recently checked for his whereabouts. reports say he attempted a similar confidence game on government lands in northern Minnesota.
Sept 8 dispatch reports Field Marshal Yunagatt leaving for Corea to take command of the Japanese army. The force is feared to reach 100000 and is expected to launch a major attack on Chinese troops once organized. Separately, a large fire northwest of Miller South Dakota destroys hay and buildings.
Canton Ohio September 8 Retiring County Treasurer Mandrup states a missing amount of about $18 000. He calls the discrepancy an error and asks the state auditor to examine the books for resolution. Authorities will review accounts to locate the missing funds.
Myron Kent of Mandan North Dakota, charged with conspiracy and murder in the shooting of his wife near Mandan last March, was brought to Minneapolis by Morton County Sheriff George Bingenheimer. Swedenski, the hired man who fired the shot, confessed Kent offered him eighteen thousand dollars to kill Mrs Kent. Pancost alias Myron Pancost alias Jamies Watson has a sprawling criminal record in Ohio New York and England.
Detectives Howard and Doyle identified Lena Olson, murdered near Outka beach Duluth on Aug 21, after she vanished from Minneapolis lodging. The suspect, a 40-year-old man from Los Angeles with a mustache, was connected to Olson, who sent $450 to a Mrs Clay and planned to marry Austin.
Secret treasury agents arrested two men James yester and George Short near Fall River Mills Shasta county on charges of counterfeit coin flooding Shasta Luson and Trinity counties A quartz counterfeiting out fit was found on Sylvester ranch Sylvester a Shasta county citizen is a Populist and a 1 tn Aga delegate Short is well known The ranch sits miles from rail access a prime site for counterfeit operations Two Water Plants Sold in Green Bay as a syndicate buys them for 200000 with a 90000 mortgage from Eastern financiers
Dr Parkhurst aboard the steamship rmink in New York Sept 8 cites police trials as reform driven. He accuses police conspirators Minin She and Mc Clay of knowledge of corrupt practices while faulting Tammanay leadership for the system. He promises startling evidence atLexow committee and urges a citizen revolt against Tammanay domination.
A sensational suit was filed in Duluth Minnesota against the Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines also named Toln LD Rockefeller corporation seeking 620 000 damages for alleged misrepresentation and fraud The complaint filed by Bilson Congdon Dickenson firm represents Willits and John McKinney of Duluth and Jamies Charnley of Chicago The plaintiffs claim the company made representations to induce them to sell their interests in the Mesaba range to defend the miner’s position and pursue damages for claimed losses
Fresno California reports show the first raisin crop is much smaller than last year. One leading vineyard had 166 tons last year but this year estimates about eighty five tons for the first crop. The second crop is also far below last year, indicating reduced overall output and no market glut.
The steamship Margery, 300 tons bound from Greenland to Boston with stone, ran aground at the Londoner reef near Gloucester on Sept. 8 and is likely a total loss. The vessel, built at Mase in 1893 and owned by A. J. Story, carried insurance of $1,000.
The British steamer Tannadic of 1,400 tons, en route between Mauritius and Boni, returned to Port Louis after a boiler burst. Four crew members were killed and several injured in the blast.
The Second district Democratic convention in Minnesota nominates Gen James H Baker, with fusion prospects to withdraw in Baker’s favor for Populist T C Long. The platform reaffirms Chicago 1892 Democratic standards, endorses free silver, tariff reform, and arbitration between capital and labor, urging repeal of laws favoring debt payment in single metals and calling extra session to repeal bullion purchases. The report also covers a Sixth Minnesota Volunteer reunion and debates over a monument location at the fairgrounds.
Whitelaw Reid and his wife and mother in law depart New York for a world cruise begun in September. They plan to sail to the Sandwich Islands Japan China and India, then Gibraltar and Southern Spain before Cairo. They will tour the Nile by steamer, cross to Mount Sinai, and descend to Jericho before Paris and London, returning to New York in June.
Senator Pettigrew was to open his senatorial campaign in Sioux Falls last night but could not appear after a large audience gathered. Physicians warn continued illness could lead to a confirmed invalid status. The announcement was a painful surprise to supporters.
In Atlanta on September s Hon. Hoke Stalth and Secretary Smidh criticized the third party from the West. They warned Georgia voters against Populist leadership, urged support for Lewelling and allied candidates, and condemned free silver. The remarks focused on political turmoil, financial disarray, and the dangers of unsteady credit.
A report from New Orleans notes American prisoners in Sivaragan captivity under harsh conditions. Details mention nine held at Tin Capel Mbps and alleged government consideration. A field report quotes Mrs Henry Beone, wife of an American confined at Mane MgUA, describing scarce prison supplies and severe daily hardships.
A large rainfall swept across the West and Midwest last night, breaking a long dry spell. The storm drowned towns from Wisconsin to Michigan, with light rain north of Green Bay and sparse reports near St Paul and Duluth, while the forested regions may face ongoing flooding risks tonight.
Samuel Mo Dublin September was elected to represent Kilkenny in parliament replacing Patrick Alexander Chance who resigned August 21. Morris was elected without opposition.
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