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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
6
A foot of snow fell across Nebraska and Southern Iowa on Sunday. Reports note travel disruption and local closures as the wintry weather sweeps the region.
Special Cairo cable reports Colonel John A. Cockerill died of apoplexy at Shepheard's hotel in Cairo. Born 1845 in Locust Grove Ohio, he served in the war as a drummer boy and rose to be a prominent newspaper journalist. He edited multiple major papers and was Herald correspondent in Japan.
In 1882 a Congressional contest in Missouri pitted John M. Glover against James Brodhead. The Post Dispatch backed Glover, sparking a sharp feud with Colonel A W Slayback. On Oct 13 1882 Slayback visited Colonel Cockerill and was killed by a pistol shot claimed as self defense. The case did not go to trial.
After the 1885 Northwest rebellion about 2,500 Cree Indians crossed into Montana and remained there. Montana's governor seeks their return to Canada and has appealed to Washington. The Canadian government protests the Montana plan and action.
The Democratic state central committee in Colum bus has decided the state convention will be held in Columbus on June 23 and 24. The decision comes as Ohio Democrats prepare for the party gathering with local committees urged to participate in the event.
George M. Clark alias G A Pettis who fled Millbank South Carolina has been arrested in San Luis Potosi Mexico on April 13.
John Schultz, who agreed to stand for Alma Wisconsin mayor, lost the nomination by a single vote. He was confined to bed, became violent, and required six men to restrain him before being sent to the state insane asylum as a raving maniac.
Henry Miller, a Farmers' railroad advocate, visits Port land to arrange a meeting. Farmers show enthusiasm and work on the project as his line runs from Devils Lake through Portland and Caledonia to Duluth and Winnipeg, resembling the Hines plan but without collecting funds.
About 500 miners at United Coal mines in Louisville Lafayette Erie and Marshall Colorado struck for a roughly 15 percent wage increase after the company’s receiver Austin C. Gorham refused the demand.
Colgate Hoyt, president of the American Steel Barge Co, arrived in Superior from the East and said the firm would likely construct two more whalebacks to replace those recently sold to the Standard Oil Co.
Washington April 6 The senate committee on territories approved a favorable report on the nomination of Hon B F Franklin to succeed Governor Hughes as governor of Arizona. No opposition to confirmation was raised.
Farmers along the Blue river Nebraska wash out gold from sand. In New York City billiards Schaefer defeats Garnier 600 to 204. Portland Populists nominate ex Governor Pennoyer for mayor with taxpayers league likely endorsement. Speaker Reed may retire from congress and practice law in New York. A Davis & Co Plainville Mass and Bacon & Co Lincoln announce jewelry venture valued over 100 dollars.
An advertisement urges ninety percent of people to take Hood's Sarsaparrilla this season to prevent debility and disease. It claims money spent on six bottles returns as improved health, vigor, and nerve strength, and promotes Hood's Pills as easy to use, with Cure all divert ills priced at 25 cents.
Judge J H Stevens of St Louis, head of the A P A national executive committee, arrives in Cincinnati en route to Boston. He says the A P A will not back McKinley for nomination or election, cites his record and neglect of the organization, and warns of a fight in convention and possible defeat if nominated.
The forecast warns of serious trouble and possible bloodshed at the Northern Louisiana election on April 21. Fusion opponents pressure turnout while Democrats fear defeat. if black voters heed leaders and arm themselves, violence may erupt.
Louisville news reports National L A W meet dates for 1896 sanctioned by Gideon. Preparations are underway for a star cycling event featuring a Wednesday parade expected to draw about 35 000 wheelmen. Prizes will go to clubs with the largest turnout and best costumes.
A Tampa dispatch reports on April 14 that a coach carrying passengers from Havana was halted near Managua by insurgents. The leader demanded the driver return to Havana with witnesses to prove Antonio Maceo is in Managua waiting for General Weyler. Maceo remains at Managua according to the dispatch.
Robert F. Edgren of the University of California shattered the hammer throw world mark in San Francisco. From a seven foot ring he hurled a sixteen pound hammer 148 feet 5 inches, over three feet beyond the record and a foot beyond Gren’s earlier trial.
A communication to the secretary of the chamber of commerce from the Indian Educational Society announces that officers have decided to hold the next annual meeting in St Paul on July 20 and 24.
Count Yamagata, Japan's great statesman and general, arrives in Buffalo on April 14. He is welcomed by Adjutant General McAlpin and Governor Morton’s staff, then driven to the Iroquois hotel after exchanges of greetings.
David Waugh, park policeman, died after being found unconscious at St Mary's hospital weeks ago. Authorities believe he was murdered. One suspect has fled town.
In Brainerd Minnesota Willie Lazotte twelve forged an order for two beers and whisky without his father's consent. He obtained liquor, became intoxicated, and after being chastised he killed himself with a shotgun in an adjoining room.
From Bulawayo April 9 Captain Gifford commands an expeditionary force and lies wounded after fighting natives as reinforcements rush to aid him. Reports say Lobengula is alive and leads the Matabele in arms against the British, massing for a strong attack on this area. Rumer of a Zambesi district rising is not credited.
President's household reports measles in the Cleveland family. Little Esther is stricken and Mrs. Cleveland with children move to Woodley suburban home. Cabinet meeting postponed without date due to outbreak in Washington.
Frank Saunders an agent for the Great Northern at Langdon North Dakota tried to kill himself after an audit exposed a six thousand dollar deficiency in his books. He lies in a precarious condition but may recover. The incident occurred in Langdon during the afternoon.
In Aberdeen South Dakota on Monday night Pitcairn S Morrison aged 80 failed to marry an Aberdeen widow of similar years as the minister and guests waited. It was later learned he had fled the country.
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