Nine Die In Joliet Wind Storm Accident
A severe wind storm in Joliet caused nine fatalities. Witnesses reported collapsing structures and debris as authorities investigated the incident and began relief operations.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1893
Page
2
Cantilever accident kills nine in Joliet drainage crew
A severe storm smashed Joliet Illinois and surrounding areas with heavy hail and wind. A 28 ton cantilever on wheels toppled onto an engine house where nine workers sheltered, killing them and injuring ten others. Romeo Illinois saw the worst county damage as contractors face heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joiet
Ill
Joliet
Romeo
Lockport
Danbridge & Hanger
Mason, Hage & King
Severe Storm Lashes Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Causing Damage
A furious wind and hail storm swept southern Cuicano causing downed trees, shattered windows, and leveled billboards. John Ordway of Englewood was wounded by flying glass. Kate Viney of Bloomington was fatally struck by a flying board as lightning and electrical disturbances afflicted the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
John Ordway
Englewood
Chicago Floral Company
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Racine
Wis
Bloomington
Ills
Kate Viney
Depositors in Luck Bank Assets Listed at Sistey Iowa
The Northwestern State bank at Sistey Iowa lists assets including bills receivable about 210000 and town property about 15000 with land across Iowa Minnesota and Dakota totaling 10000, along with stocks bonds cash on hand and with correspondents about 13000. Osceola county deposited 9000. President Orde says depositors will be paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistey
Northwestern State Bank
Sibley
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Osceola County
Orde
L'Entendard Faces Credit Settlement Offer in Montreal
Montreal on April 10 reports L'Entendard seeking a settlement with creditors at ten cents on the dollar. Liabilities are estimated between fifty thousand and sixty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
L’entendard
Much Wanted Man Captured in Minnesota Pursuit
Deputy Sheriff Varley of Staven county reports the capture of Tom Lewis alias Dalton, sought for the murder of saloonkeeper McCafferty at Grand Rapids last summer. Galesburg Illinois authorities are cited as making the arrest. The crime is described as brutal and unprovoked with rewards totaling $2,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulouth
Minn
Varley
Staven County
Tom Lewis
Dalton
McCafferty
Grand Rapids
Galesburg
Ills
Lewis
Pears Soap Advises Gentle Washing For Clear Hands
An advertisement extols Pears' Soap as a remedy for smooth and clear skin. It cautions against over or under washing and claims frequent use yields transparent skin, noting stores stock various products including Mande Ch sits et irevie en e.
Prairie Fires Ravage Nebraska and Surrounding Regions
A violent Nebraska gale fanned prairie fires causing extensive destruction. Banner Keith Dawson Blaine counties and adjoining areas reported complete devastation with Ashmore village possibly destroyed. Dunning Hastings Elk Horn bridges burned and a Dunning brewery damaged. An elderly woman, Bartlet, was severely burned near Dunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Neb
Nebraska
Banner
Keith
Dawson
Blaine
Banner County
Ashmore
Harrisburg
Ogallala
Dunnington
Inverton
Kearney
Grand Island
Hastings
Burlington
Dunning
Elkhorn
Bartlett
Disastrous Prairie Fire Devastates Platte Valley
A massive prairie fire south of Sutherland Nebraska swept 26 miles of the Platte valley, four miles wide, at 30 to 50 mph. It reached North Platte around noon but was checked within water limits. Losses may total about $100,000 as farmers risk losing all they own. Fires blamed on a passing engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norra Piartre
Neb
Sutherland
Platte Valley
North Platte
Otskirts
Iil
Setters Burned Out as Wildfire Threatens Black Hills
Flames from a locomotive ignited grass near Minnehaka station 17 miles west of Hot Springs South Dakota. A hurricane force wind fanned the blaze across 12 miles of timber, driving settlers from homes and sweeping destruction through the Black Hills sector. The fire threatens the largest damage seen in this region with timber loss spanning about 12 miles long and half as wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
S.D
Minnehaka Station
Here
Black Hills
Wind and Fire Ravage Kentucky Towns
A McKinney Kentucky dispatch reports a severe windstorm since Friday with unroofed and demolished buildings. Forest fires burn fiercely as residents avert flames, three Boland women missing, feared burned. Nearby Liberty Cash county seat battles spreading fires, while logs burn near En and Baydenville. Aubns forest blaze alarms Trimble area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
McKinney
Boland
Liberty
Cash
Logan
Baydenville
Aubns
Trimble
Villard Resigns from Northern Pacific Board
New York reports on April 10 that Henry Villard has resigned from the Northern Pacific directory and that arrangements are in place for collateral trust notes to cover the floating debt. The notes are said to have been underwritten by a syndicate.
Passengers Escape Uninjured After Cincinnati Train Crash
A Louisville New Albany and Chicago line train left Cincinnati at 9 15 p m and wrecked near Rossville Indiana when an engine plunged from a bridge at Frankfort. Engineer Brooks was fatally injured and several passengers were hurt. most escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Louisville, New Albany
Chicago
Frankfort
Ind
Rossville
Wear
Brooks
Mercier Predicts Canada Free Soon as Annexation Varies
In New York on April 10 Honore Mercier ex premier of Quebec and associates discuss independence for Canada. They debate joining the United States, commercial reciprocity, and loyalty to Canada amid secessionist sentiment in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honore Mercier
Quebec
J .B. Robidoux
Charles Father
J. X. Perrault
Montreal
Ottawa
Richelieu
Philadelphia
City
Mercier
United States
Canada
England
Confessed Involves Exonerates Man In Homicide Case
A reported confession implicates George Henry in a shooting, claiming another man was innocent and forced to marry, with an affidavit from the accuser. The source notes crowd pressure and mounting speculation about a major sensational development tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivers
George Henry
Henry
Delaney
Secession movement seeks Vancouver Island province
A Times report from Tacoma notes Van government protests over redistricting and reveals a plan to split the mainland from Vancouver Island to form a separate province. Principal organizers include General Twigg J B Keith Bank of British Columbia manager J M Duval labor figure J C Brown MP New Westminster S S Cotton MP and News-Adver editor S broadcaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Tacoma
Wash
Van
Vancouver
General Twigg
J. B. Keith
Bank of British Columbia
J.M. Duval
J. C. Brown
New Westminster
Cotton
News
Conspiracy Reported in Madrid Sparks Anarchist Raids
A clipped note describes a government crackdown in Madrid on anarchist circles centered around Xeres as authorities raid and investigate suspected conspirators. Officials promise security and possible charges as arrests are made.
Not Generally Approved. I. D. April 10
The fragment notes a political scene with references to agricultural department matters and democratic aspirants over the past two years, signaling a period of upheaval and criticism without full context or clear outcomes. The text hints at tensions affecting policy discussions and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D
Acthicultural Departa Bhorn
Unclear fragment hints at wartime mission leaders and dissent
Fragmentary text references Major Schmidt and American actions against German forces. Mentions missionaries decrying German influence and an opposing viewpoint from a lawyer or advocate. Details are unreadable and require source clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oner
Major Schmidt
Ugridt
Rncan
Oil Paint Spill Reported With Falls Incident
A fragment notes a quantity of oil paint and a falls event linked to a spill. No clear date, place, or responsible party is identified in the readable text. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
Poll results and party dispute from a miswritten ballot
Fragmentary text mentions a vote and a Populist member, with miscast phrases about holding office for four years and two years ago. The garbled lines suggest a political dispute or election note from a Populist context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Dakota
Ohio
British Columbia
Ritish Columbia
Madrid
Eee
Xeres
Eo Rer
Umed Arai
Khan
Idaho
Scrofula
Te, T. Hansbrough
Shropshire Rams
A. C. Fox
Oregon
Stearns & Hulst
Huron
L. A. Longstaff
Joe
Pennisiany
Priges
Or Bros
E. H. Boos,o
Daxorta Aver
Haron
Search the The Dakota Huronite Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Dakota Huronite?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.