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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
2
March 25 Caruthersville Missouri reports the river rose one inch and a quarter in 24 hours and continues to weaken the levees. The flood causes heavy loss of property and livestock with many families fleeing. A crevasse below town opens over 1200 feet, water flooding the county and forcing refugees from Gayoso and surrounding areas.
Floods swelled the Blue Earth and Minnesota rivers flooding Poplar and Minnesota streets in Mankato. About 100 families were cut off with water four feet deep on streets. Rescue efforts used carriages and carts. Mr Hous drowned while aiding a woman and child.
The Lower Mississippi shows a one tenth of a foot fall at Memphis on March 25, attributed to imminent levee failure above the city. Cairo Illinois records 51.3 feet as the river continues to rise downstream.
The Senate approved a joint resolution by Senator Berry of Arkansas to buy 1,000 tents for flood sufferers along the Mississippi River. The action was taken in Washington on March 25.
The Saginaw river and tributaries overflow their banks as a wet snow storm raises water. The river spans five miles in some stretches toward Bay City and low ground farms have been forced to move. Cellars in Saginaw are flooded.
Missouri river conditions remain unchanged at Yankton with two shallow gorges reported near Springfield. Weather staying cold at higher elevations but warming enough locally to start the gorges. no danger expected at this time.
Eagle Grove Iowa March 25. The bodies of Oliver Kirkeberg and Dr E M Travis who were drowned in the Boone river last Friday have been recovered. The river levels have dropped five to six feet and fears of further damage are allayed.
Nashville Tenn March 25 The Cumberland River is falling slowly yet remains six feet above danger level. Flooded areas including the mill and factory district cannot be occupied and significant suffering continues for residents unable to return home.
Martin Schleich a farmer living four miles from Catroonia Minn was drowned while attempting to cross a flooded bridge. His body was found 40 rods away. He was about 65 years old and leaves a family.
Dusgink New York March 25 The Brooks Commotive work has resumed fulltime and the force has been greatly increased in the past week. It is expected that a full force of 1 200 workmen will be employed in all departments before April 1.
Minnesota Grand Lodge, A. O. A. W., met in St. Paul and voted to keep the old plan of ever assessments rather than adopt the grace assessment scheme urged by the supreme lodge. Elected officers include Grand Master Workman Charles G. Hinds Shakopee Grand Foreman J M Diment Qwatonna Grand Overseer Fred H White Duluth Grand Recorder J J McCardy St Paul Grand Guide G W Bertram Minneapolis Watchmen G B Bertram Minneapolis and Judge Tift Glencoe.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on March 26 doctors report Edna Bain aged 12 has slept for over a week without waking. Daughter of John P Bain of Pleasant Prairie she remains in apparent good health with normal breathing and a flushed healthy appearance. No cause has been found and physicians describe the case as peculiar in local medical circles.
In Winnipeg on March 26 the Manitoba legislature ratified the Laurier-Greenway school settlement after a bitter debate. The bill amends school law and awaits the pope’s delegate, en route from Rome, to arrive and confirm Manitoba's parochial school issue as settled.
New York March 26 The World reports attorney John F McIntyre has sent a memorial to Secretary of State Sherman for Edward J Ivory a Harlem saloonkeeper. Ivory was arrested in Glasgow on September 13 on conspiracy to destroy public buildings in England and acquitted after almost five months in Holloway jail. He seeks £20,000 damages from the British government.
Des Moines reports the senate approved a medical practice bill with a $250 annual tax on itinerant doctors and a prohibition on osteopathy in the state. The bill requires all entrants to pass a medical examination before practicing. The house also passed a mines and mining bill.
A Times Berlin dispatch reports widespread discontent after the Kaiser’s reply to a student delegation. He urged the people to end carping and grumbling, a contrasting note to the crowd’s torchlight procession address.
A dinner for ex Senator Dubois by silver Republicans in Congress led to a conference on policy toward the Dingley tariff bill. The outcome was a practical decision not to obstruct the bill’s enactment into law.
London dispatch notes Daily Chronicle editorial accusing the American senate of stabbing the treaty to the heart, blaming silver interests for opposing the gold policy and declaring arbitration would be dead if its demise is confirmed.
Des Moines March 26 The house approved the original procedure law making it a crime for 10 or more persons to go together without means to support themselves in Kelly or Coxey fashion. The senate rejected the proposal last week.
The senate has confirmed Powell Clayton of Arkansas minister to Mexico, W. M. Osborne of Massachusetts consul general at London, J. K. Gowdy of Indiana consul general at Paris, Joseph H. Brigham of Ohio assistant secretary of agriculture, and Sylvester Peterson of Ada Minnesota register of the land office at Crookston Minnesota.
Springfield March 26 The senate passes the anti department store bill with four votes against it. The house is expected to approve but Governor Tanner may veto on grounds of unconstitutionality.
Washington March 26 The president has signed a joint resolution directing the secretary of war to purchase rents for Mississippi flood sufferers. The action follows congressional approval to provide support to those displaced by the floods.
Istanbul reports the sultan seeks punishment for Turkish officials blamed for the Tokat massacre and eight hours of Armenian quarter pillaging. Diplomats warn of rising war talk on Crete and Greece, suggesting powers may push for a broader policy shift unless the situation improves. The British ambassador's strong remonstrance signals potential changes in Ottoman relations with Crete.
London dispatch reports Greek army still training raw levies while frontier patrols tighten. Constantine expected to march to Larissa. Greek Turks clash at Arta with confirmed hostilities. Canea blockading effort viewed as likely to fail. Austrian gunboat seeks Cretan port amid storm. Powers reportedly negotiating new scheme.
Dispatch from Canea reports insurgent leaders on Crete insisting only two outcomes exist annexation to Greece or continued fighting to death. Powers threaten coercive steps and recall of Greek troops with possible naval blockade. An Austrian ironclad stopped a Greek steamer and sailing vessel attempting to breach the blockade.
In CanEA March 26 Turkish troops tried to revictual the Malaxa blockhouse but were repulsed by Christians who pursued the provision convoy toward Suda Bay. Turkish warships then bombarded the Christians forcing a retreat.
Desplaines River flooding along its banks forces Riverside and surrounding communities to rely on boats for movement as land routes collapse. The Illinois and Michigan Canal also overflows, washing into nearby marshes and leaving Thatcher Park and Edgewater Park residents to travel by water.
The Cook County Business Men's Association led a 600 strong delegation from Chicago by special train to pressure the legislature on an anti department store measure. Governor Tanner pledged to sign if constitutional, as visitors packed the state house galleries in support.
In Lockport Kentucky March 25 a clash at the Erie canal Pendleton works saw 60 Italians attack stonemasons who refused to quit. Sheriff Kinney ordered the attackers to cabins. they refused and were reinforced by Polacki. The sheriff and posse fired a volley. Three Italians arrested, 25 men continue work under guard of deputies.
David J. Sachsel, missing secretary of the Christopher Columbus Building and Loan association, indicted for embezzlement. Receiver Arthur Nollan reported the shortage could reach $100,000 as many bills flood the office. Sachsel is believed to be en route to Europe.
James J. Corbett secured an interview with Fitzsimmons in a hotel lobby. Fitzsimmons again vowed never to fight, but promised Corbett would have the first chance if he ever returns to the ring.
Pretoria March 25. The draft treaties between the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State have been concluded at Bloemfontein. They grant voting rights in each republic and pledge mutual defense. Ratification rests with the Volksraad of both republics.
In Trenton the Rusie case was argued on technical grounds and did not address merits. Judge Acheson reserved decision after the session. In Santa Fe a Washington telegram said President McKinley granted a 10 day respite for four Button gang members who faced hanging for the 1892 murder of ex-Sheriff Frank Chavez.
Canton South Dakota March 25 The Sioux river is falling rapidly and danger from the flood has passed Rail road traffic will be delayed some weeks
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