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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1893
Page
6
The genuine remedy emphasizes gentle cleansing via kidneys liver and bowels without harsh substances. Marketed as a pleasant laxative for all ages, it claims medical approval and wide satisfaction. Sold in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every bottle.
At Laurel Hill mine operated by Pardee Brothers in Hazleton Pennsylvania a flood caused a cave in and entombed thirty miners. Rescue by companions saved all but two who remained in the shaft and were believed drowned. four fatalities were reported at an Iowa boiler explosion and other disasters noted.
A boiler explosion near Lacona Iowa killed four McKinness family members aged 2 19 13 and 11 and wrecked the saw mill owned by Henry McKinness in Warren county April 4. The boiler was old and had been in use many years.
Disaster on the Wisconsin Central near Fonopu Lac in the early hours of April 4. A journal broke under a freight car as the train passed a curve at Ketcham four miles north, causing 18 cars to derail and several rods of track to be torn up. Brakeman James Davin of Plattsburg Pa is dead. Three tramps in a freight car are believed killed.
A New Orleans party at Lake Ponchartrain capsized during a fishing trip on April 4. Four passengers perished: Agnes Flynn, Mary Flynn, Effie Kelly, and Mrs. Thomas Kelly.
A Sofia dispatch reports a Russian church in Gudria collapsed in a violent storm causing more than 100 worshipers to perish. Amid the disaster, rescuers struggled to reach the wreckage and recover victims.
In San Francisco on April 8 the grand jury indicted Wesley Rippey for assault to murder based on Feb 24 shooting of John W. Mackey and his subsequent suicide attempt. Bail set at 5000 dollars.
Detroit banks move to dodge taxation by shifting capital into United States bonds. Preston National Bank leads the approach with $1,000,000 in bonds and $1,000,000 capital stock, while other Detroit banks follow suit.
J C Adams of Webster South Dakota chairs the Yankton Indian commission. He will submit a report on ceding 160000 acres of the reservation not needed for allotment. Government to pay 600000 dollars for the land at 3.60 per acre, with sale to settlers under U S land laws pending Senate amendment.
Atlanta report explains that the Gate City National bank investigation was halted by Attorney General Olney as jurors prepared to indict two officials plus Defaulter Redwine. About $400,000 has been recovered since closure, improving assets for depositors, and a broader indictment could have jeopardized the bank and hurt depositors.
The coal combine investigating committee met at the Astoria hotel in St. Paul on April 1. Few new testimonies were heard but progress was made including drafting a bill to secure reduced rates between the head of the lake and the country and appointing an attorney to assist in prosecuting the combines.
An order from the post office department directs Tacoma Washington to exchange mails with Yokohama Japan and Shanghai Hong Kong China by steamers between Tacoma and Yokohama Hong Kong. First dispatch from Tacoma set for April 16. The message also notes labor unrest and a push for union harmony amid Knights of Labor and American Federation activity in New York and Brooklyn areas.
A cryptic note alleges a significant gain for Canada from a Major Low initiative. It mentions an Intervisor contract sector and ties to domestic laborers, but details are unclear and the context remains unspecified.
A forest fire near Carmel, first reported in the afternoon within two miles of the city, renewed flames by 11 p m and high winds drove smoke high into the sky obscuring the sun. Local observers note crossing flames and backfire efforts.
Joe Hatterwack and his son Charles died while crossing an arm of the Mississippi River near Lincoln Park two miles south of the stockyards. Charles could not swim. the father perished while aiding him, both sinking before rescue.
The ad notes Pears Soap as a path to health for the skin and beauty for all, claiming no beauty rivals healthy skin. It asserts widespread availability, especially in drugstores, and widespread usage by people of all kinds.
Albert A. Cadwallader once led the National Bank of West Superior Wis was indicted for embezzling 40000 of bank funds He fled to Brazil but was arrested by Detective Henry Shields He waived examination and will be sent back to Superior in custody of Wisconsin secret service chief A L Drummond
On a Sunday at La Guyara anchorage Captain Servan of the French merchant marine and Captain Dietsch of the German fleet fought a pistol duel three times with no injuries. Tensions flared after a quarrel during a later interaction in Havre.
A late report from Washington April 4 notes 25 percent in livestock perish in the northern region amid siege conditions. Buck of this city states horses and other stock were stewarded by local traders whose supply failed over a long period. In the Columbia River area cattle losses reached 50 to 75 percent. Indigenous tribes in the region also suffered extensive stock losses.
Fragmentary text references Coney Island and a $60,000 purse. Mentions Abe Hummel and Mitchell's adviser in a vessel amid ice destruction. No clear outcome or full context available.
WUT Sr. Paut data dated April 4 1893 shows range of prices from six dollars, reflecting cattle market activity at St Paul Union Stock Yards.
Market notes from Chicago show live stock cut at Union Stock Yards with heavy, medium and light price tiers and grain and provisions prices listed for May July and September. Prices include hogs at 6.20 for heavy and 6.10 for light and assorted rib prices for May and July.
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