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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
2
Jury returns verdict for Miss Pollard awarding $15,000 in damages after judge Bradley-Merely deemed the case a contract dispute. Washington dispatch dated April 16 reports the finding.
Justice Bradley charges the jury in the Breckinridge Po Yard matter. He stresses public interest is limited to the contract dispute. If a marriage contract existed and was broken, the plaintiff may win damages. otherwise the verdict favors the defendant based on preponderance of evidence.
In Marshalltown Iowa on April 16 testimony in the Weise murder case has been completed awaiting jury deliberation.
In Harropspure Kentucky on April 16 William Russell collapsed and died at the funeral of Squire Ph Best who had died by his own hand. The tragedy occurred as the casket was lowered into the grave causing a panic among attendees.
Washington April 16 Republicans in the Senate likely to agree to extend the current daily limit on tariff debate next week and press for closing the general debate by week’s end. Democratic speakers like Smith and Laurin may interrupt the plan, while Republicans target extended discussions on schedules such as petroleum whisky lead ore culture products and numerous manufactured articles.
American patrol ships Bennington Albatross and several revenue cutters will sail from Port Townsend Washington around May 1 to the Behring Sea. Adams sails from Honolulu next week to receive orders from the navy. British naval cooperation appears unlikely, and Esquimault makes no preparations to send vessels north.
Dou BruqueE reports Van Leuven and Kissel demurring to pension fraud indictments arguing no public offense and insufficient charge details. If overruled next Tuesday they seek a continuance due to denied access to grand jury evidence, a common privilege when witnesses are unwilling.
Mrs. Hammond wife of the late William G. Hammond chancellor of St. Louis law school donates his private library of legal and historical works to the University of Iowa law department where Dr. Hammond served 13 years. The collection is described as one of the most complete and valuable of its kind and valued at thousands of dollars.
In St Paul April 16 the Great Northern strike remains confined to the Minot west division. Eastern division workers are not expected to join until wage restoration efforts exhaust all options. The American Railway union met and reaffirmed vigorous organization but took no new action.
The American Railway Union announces a nationwide strike on the Great Northern from St Paul to Spokane, with most of the main line affected. Wage cuts have been imposed, new schedules proposed, and a cipher telegrams campaign urges employees to join while the company denies East Coast arrivals.
A US Geological Survey report by E W Parker shows 1893 coal production at 179,326,612 short tons with a value of 205,256,479 dollars. State by state figures list Alabama through Wyoming with annual tonnage and valuations, noting a large rise in anthracite shipments and similar gains in bituminous coal. A separate Fargo item reports a New York journalist wife seeking a divorce from Colonel John A Cockerill amid a sensational domestic affair.
An attempt to wreck a passenger train on the Winona and St. Peter line near Janesville Minnesota failed after a freight engine struck a pile of ties set on the track. The engine stayed on the rails with moderate speed and no derailment occurred.
Hopson Wis April 16 Thomas Padden Edward Gerrith and Joseph Moore pleaded guilty before Judge Bunker to assault on Ed Dunbar of Emerald on election day. They paid fines and costs and were released.
Vice President G. W. Howard of the American Railway Union stated the Great Northern strike was authorized by the union and will be supported. He stressed the union does not order strikes, only that the men vote. If western end fails, the strike may extend east across other Western lines.
Ed Morrill was found guilty in Fresno California after aiding Chris Evans to escape from jail and robbing City Marshal Morgan of his pistol shortly after the escape. The trial extended over two days.
Cumberland Wisconsin, April 16. After three sessions and 75 ballots, the common council chose D. H. Keyes as city clerk. There are 12 candidates for city marshal, but no selection yet.
Cuicano April 16 Jacob Goldman, jailed during a saloon raid, learned from the German consul that he is heir to 48500 marks from a Schleswig Holstein uncle. The consul had been seeking him until a policeman spotted his name on a docket. Goldman proved identity, funds to be paid within days.
San Francisco April 16. Fruit canners report unprecedented demand for California canned fruits from the east with 2000 to 5000 cases shipped daily. Canners expect to sell the entire stock of last season's goods.
Ann Arbor authorities report the death of Dr C Ford a university faculty member aged 50 from apoplexy. He had served the university since 1854.
D B Claimen of FonTANELLE IA was indicted for murder in the first degree and for assault with intent to kill Ida Menser, in connection with the killing of M Menser reported April 13.
Frank Hull, while plowing on the W. J. Davis farm near Bear Valley, ate artichokes and a wild parsnip by mistake. He was carried into the house but lived only a short time after the incident.
The senate committee led by Senator Washburn reported favorably a proposal to build a Mississippi River bridge linking Red Wing Hastings and ideals for a river crossing.
Judge Dundy orders Union Pacific receivers restore old wage schedule for all affected employees. In cases under $60 per month, increases to start March 1. in higher pay, increases begin now. He contends Judge Caldwell misstated facts in prior order. Judge Grosscup declines to intervene in Northern Pacific litigation.
Lawrenceville district reports another shipment of Hungarians Italians and Slavs to Texas cotton plantations. About 200 sent this time, 700 in three months, with an active recruiter selecting from incoming migrants. Shipping to all Texas areas, laborers said to be cheaper and steadier than native workers, prompting local support.
UARAMIE Wy April 14. Kellys army will move to Denver for a one day stop then proceed to Kansas City where they expect support from Populists.
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