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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1893
Page
2
An anxious faction of militiamen concentrates for action amid rising tensions and alcohol fueled bravado, threatening an assault on Locke’s location as authorities attempt restraint and mediation.
Dispatches from Antlers report militia at Goodland and Locke's men entrenched at Antlers with improvised barricades. Whisk-based mutiny rumors spread as Governor Jones delays, Indian Agent Bennett faces criticism, and a liquor seizure sparks a brief militiaman rally before noon.
Secretary Hoke Smith received a telegram from Commissioner Gibbons at Athens LT noting that immediate steps are needed to prevent a clash between rival Choctaw factions. Smith informed the secretary of war, directing the nearest U S troops to assess and act, with Agent Bennett of Muskogee also instructed to report on the situation.
Several towns begin as planned mining and lumbering villages in Northern Minnesota. Adams is planned in township 58 range 17. Kimberly in township 56 range 22. a third at Rainy Lake near the international boundary. Other new thriving villages include Merritt Biwabie McKinley Virginia Mountain Iron Ore Junction and Iron Junction in nearby townships.
Preliminary steps were taken in TaaLEQuaH Indiana to form a grand council of five civilized tribes. A concurrent resolution directs a five member committee to confer with the principal chief and legal counsel to draft a bill relinquishing the Cherokee title to the outlet. It will take time to prepare the bill.
The funeral of General Edmond Kirby Smith, late commander of the Eastern Department of the United Confederate Veterans and last full general of the Confederacy, was held in Sewanee with Episcopal services. The interment followed in the village’s outskirts cemetery.
A World back San Francisco report states Commander Whiting of the U S Navy confirms the engagement to Miss Ahe Fong. The groom says the wedding date cannot be fixed yet, noting naval officers must marry when they can.
James A. Stanbury, the Australian sculler, has accepted a $2,000-a-side challenge from Jacob Gaudaur. Gandaur’s backers report Gandaur has deposited $500. Stanbury has wired his acceptance for the race to be held with the stated stakes.
Deeds filed in Winona Minnesota show the Winona General Electric company absorbing the Winona City power company and the Winona gas light company. The merger unites the electric and gas utilities under common management.
Paris April 1 Premier Ribot’s ministry faced a cabinet crisis as deputies narrowly kept the liquor tax amendment in the budget by 247 to 242. Ribot and his ministers considered resignations but asked to a brief hold while Tirard announced the cabinet’s departure and sought a two month on account vote.
Cuicano April 1 reports a rising unemployed workforce in Chicago with hundreds of applicants for a single typist job and workers arriving from multiple states seeking work. Hotels are crowded with job seekers, unions warn of a historic labor surplus, and 25 000 construction workers at Jackson Park are set to be paid off within six weeks, worsening the crisis.
In Columbus Ohio on April 1 the municipal election heats up with a clash between Catholics and the American Protective Association. The APP claims over 10,000 members and vows to oppose Catholic influence, including removing Catholic teachers from public schools. Catholics seek division of school funds as tensions rise daily.
In Ottawa Illinois on April 1 the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed Judge Shepherd's decision in Schreiker vs Husser. The ruling settles an Evangelical church dispute that has divided Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and other states. Escherites led by Bishops Escher and Bowman prevailed over the Dubbs faction at Noble Street Church Chicago.
Jackson, April 1. The inquest into the death of George W. Haight, night gatekeeper at the prison, concludes that Haight died from prussic acid. The jury says R. Irving Latimer caused the poison, aided by the carelessness of Major Tabor, and neglect of Night Captain Morris P. Gill of the prison.
Portland ore April 1 Mrs Dr Tom Van convicted by a jury after hours of deliberation in the death of Miss Helen Vines. She claimed Charles A Bowker as the perpetrator but could not exonerate herself. Bowker faces trial Friday.
Vancouver report states Frank, chief promoter for the British Pacific, recently renamed the Western, announced in the Victoria Colonist that all arrangements for construction of a seven or ten something are underway and details will follow.
A Canadian court record claims the steamer Haytian Republic smuggled ten tons of prepared opium with the knowledge of customs officials. Some owners and officials allegedly plan to turn states evidence as officials face job losses.
Mr Higginbotham speaks on the World’s Exposition set to open May 1. Free drinking water and public toilets will be provided, with paid access only for Midway attractions. Public comfort facilities include waiting rooms and ladies’ parlors across the grounds.
In Seda Missouri on April 1 officials reveal a long running embezzlement scheme among Missouri Pacific employees. Foreman Joseph Cooke and associates netted thousands before discovery. nine engineers and six firemen discharged with about forty thousand dollars loss.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on April 1 the case against T J Thrun M L Kandy and T J Hangon for attempting to swindle life insurance firms of 65000 was called. After a brief consultation the defendants were freed but immediately rearrested by Marathon county officials. A venue change was ordered to pursue conviction in another county.
SEMI CIVIL SERVICE Washington April 1 Secretary Morton of the department of agriculture has devised a plan to test the fitness of applicants for positions not governed by civil service rules. Each aspirant filing his application will be asked questions on moral and physical fitness and on the work he desires to perform.
Admiral Gherardi arrives with the Philadelphia Baltimore Yorktown and Vesuvius Cushing at Fort Monroy Virginia. The vessels reached the harbor by 10 a m to begin operations in the region.
In Cameria Wisconsin on April 1 Theod Keels was killed while operating a saw. He fell onto the saw and his head was severed from his body in the accident.
A Cleveland detective named Daye Paige pursued Bottsfor, who is wanted for the alleged cement theft of $20,000 from Woods Jenks Co. The arrest occurred as authorities moved to seize the suspect.
An early recording notes a brakeman killed in a rail incident near a glide location. The report cites a brakeman and the moment of collision, with authorities investigating the scene and securing the site for inquiry.
In a grim town event two men died after leaping from a hotel window and receiving injuries that proved fatal. Investigations focus on the circumstances surrounding their actions and any link to their alleged parle fee dispute.
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