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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
6
An advertisement proclaims family health benefits of Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil to strengthen weak constitutions and prevent chain breaks from consumption. It claims rich blood and vigor aid acute coughs and colds and offers a free booklet with purchase.
Minor items of interest include the Minnesota state fair set for September 6 to 11, a bicycle race arranged for a $1,000 purse between W C Sanger and E C Bald, and a government wheat condition report showing April at 81.4 versus 99.5 in December. Other items mention the Burlington line reaching the Pacific via Kootenai, a two mile log jam at St Croix with 20 million feet, Brice not seeking Senate, Serena Rhinelander donating $500,000 to St James Episcopal, two U S warships at Hawaii, America yacht readiness, a North Dakota post office patronage dispute, Scotland Yard unraveling a blackmail conspiracy, and Vienna dispatches on a lace machine.
The text argues temptation is hard to resist and resolutions fail. It advises relying on divine commands and scripture as steadfast defenses. It notes that Christ used these barriers and that God’s words defeat the tempter when human reasoning cannot. The sword of the Spirit is the best weapon.
It argues that wealth or physical size matters less than inner character. True worth comes from the soul and integrity, which can elevate a person beyond circumstances and unlock personal liberty and contentment.
No man is self made. God gives capacity and man builds character. No man can dream himself into goodness. No one can mold circumstances alone. He can use circumstances and forge out character.
Claim promotes a fast cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Reassures buyers by offering a refund if it fails to cure.
William Sinclair is reappointed as steward of the White House, a role he held previously. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago schoolteacher visiting Reading, Pennsylvania, committed suicide by throwing herself in front of a train.
London reports from The Times Athens and Larissa correspondents say war seems inevitable within days. Officials fear heavy costs and possible defeat while irregulars threaten to invade Macedonia to provoke a declaration of war. Athenians remain eager for conflict yet warn of immense sacrifice.
April 19 Larissa reports heavy fighting in Macedonia between Greek irregulars and Turkish troops. Greek forces attacked Kritudes, retook the position after a brutal defense, and seized 150 rifles. Turkish forces from Mecoven repelled 400 Greek irregulars at Krania, forcing a retreat toward the mountains with some insurgents escaping to Baltino.
In Athens at the legislative session M Delyannis introduced a bill to raise treasury notes from 14,000,000 to 30,000,000 drachmas with an alternative to secure a 24,000,000 drachma interval loan and a third bill to boost small 1 and 2 drachma notes to 4,000,000.
Reports from Constantinople say about 200 arrests were made at Tokat in the Sivas district of Armenia for complicity in the recent massacre. Among those arrested are the mutessarif and the chief of police and gendarmie.
A Larissa dispatch says Greek army units clashed near Nezeros on the Thessaly frontier with artillery involved. No details of the fighting are provided in the report.
A dispatch from Kutsufliani reports Turkish forces have reoccupied Baltino and other stations. Sentries fire on anyone attempting to cross the frontier, signaling renewed border tension.
Canea April 19 insurgents bombard the Animbali block house near Fort Izeddin. Heavy firing persisted throughout the night as Turkish warships in Suda bay shelled the insurgents.
A Paris dispatch says Prince Hohenlohe has reached Paris and will stay through Easter. Before departing he plans to meet with M. Hanotaux the French foreign minister for talks on current affairs.
Des Moines reports ex Secretary of State W. M. Mc Farland severely injured in a Tuesday night fall. He is delirious, sleepless, and in a very critical state.
In Somersworth New Hampshire two desperados killed Cashier Joseph A Stickney during a vault robbery at the Great Falls National Bank. They ransacked the vault and escaped with about six thousand dollars in cash plus securities though a $100000 in US bonds remained untouched.
Don Hartigan, New England amateur 125 pound boxing champion, and Johnny Briggs were arrested in Wattham Mass on suspicion of involvement in the Somersworth New Hampshire shooting and bank robbery. They deny knowledge of the crime.
Indianapolis reports that Citizens Street Railway will accept 3 cent fares while the dispute is in court. President A Mason and Mayor Taggart announce the pause amid threats of enforcement action and prior riotous scenes. The county grand jury is convened to probe fare-law violations by the company and its workers.
A legislative committee on miners’ condition in the Pittsburg district completed its second day of mine inspections. Witnesses described severe misery and destitution, prompting the panel to urge immediate action. The day’s tour covered areas around Banning, about 40 miles above Pittsburg.
The New York Life Insurance Company petitions for a receiver for the Palladio Office Building company after foreclosure sale of $143,000. A junior mortgage held by A. W. Wright for $64,000 is alleged to be secured by a transfer of the property, with Wright failing to file the conveyance.
Paxton Illinois April 19 The jury found Frederick Hartmen guilty of murdering Mrs Weibke Geddes near Sibley and recommended the death penalty. Hartmen is believed to have killed several other women in Illinois Indiana and Michigan in similar fashion.
A special to The Star reports two deputy marshals killed near Pawnee Illinois Territory while trying to arrest outlaw Ed Newcomb. Four gang members attacked, attempting to free him in a violent clash.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the world’s best selling remedy, with friend to friend testimonials that it cures and strengthens health and vigor. Hood's Pills are praised for gentle, prompt action on the liver and bowels and for relieving sick headaches.
Report from Vicksburg on April 20 describes rising levels along the Mississippi and Red rivers. The crevasse at Biggs levee threatens Vidalia, Omega, Tallulah, and Buck parish areas as Bay Vidal and surrounding lands flood, with Milliken Bend and Duckport levees caving.
Memphis reports no new breaks, but Hancock and Ferriday levees in Concordia parish are weak. Biggs crevasse floods Madison parish as Cowpen levee seeps threaten. Vidalia under critical pressure with residents fleeing to Natchez. Natchez sees large refugee influx and livestock movement.
Franklin county grand jury returns true bills against Dr W Godfrey Hunter Republican U S senate candidate ex Congressmen John Henry Wilson E T Franks and Captain Noel Gaines with Thomas Tanner in Frankfort indictments allege conspiracy to bribe. Gaines and Tanner labeled as savers to blunt political persecution.
Judge Dunne issued a bench warrant for Charles W. Spalding ex treasurer of the University of Illinois on embezzlement charge. Warrant issued on complaint by George N. Morgan president of the Chicago Club of the University of Illinois. Bail set at 25000 dollars.
William Daw son, Sr., president of the Bank of Minnesota, and Robert L. Miller, assistant cashier, were arrested on depositor complaints after the bank failed. Both pleaded not guilty at arraignment and were released on bail.
Colonel W. L. Kellogg commander of the Fifth United States Infantry died at Mc Pherson barracks near Atlanta after a year of illness and a recent retirement board review to relieve him from active service.
Adrian, Mich., April 20 Lafayette Ladd prominent business leader and former city council member was shot and killed by a burglar at his home after entering the residence during an attempted robbery.
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