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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
5
The Olivette reports Cuban forces of about 750 attack Guantanamo while 4,500 Spaniards hold the town. A fierce eight hour engagement ends with a Spanish retreat and Cuban withdrawal. Six thousand troops remain in Guantanamo and 4,000 more are requested to defend the city against insurgents may renew the attempt.
Havana reports Captain General Martinez de Campos from Santiago de Cuba offers pardon to insurgents except leaders who must surrender. Proseuction against refusers to continue vigorously. Accounts describe rebels torturing villagers and killing several civilians including Miguel Laureda, Manuel Iglesia, Manuel Rietos, and Vicaria.
To epo Ohio April 20 The Northwestern Ohio oil fields see a massive rise in new rigs as crude prices stay strong. The Trenton limestone fields are poised for a record year with many newcomers entering the lease market. Train departures to the oil country are heavily packed with travelers.
Philadelphia April 20 chairman George D Gideon of the League of American Wheelmen racing board suspends 28 riders in Class A. Names not announced yet with Johnson's case officially listed in Gideon’s weekly bulletin.
Final decree by the United States circuit court upholds the bank s lien on 18 450 shares of the Northwestern Guaranty Loan company worth 400 000 in favor of American Exchange National bank The receiver is barred from any claim to the shares and their value belongs to the bank
Duxoutu notes a contract let to Foley Bros. by the Great Northern for 50 miles of railroad on the Fosston branch. Despite official denials, sub-contractors are shipping outfits to Sandstone and work will start next week.
The Iron Trade Review reports movement toward improved conditions with moderate activity emerging as restricted buying by certain classes eases. The upturn is especially evident in Bessemer pig iron markets in parts of the country.
The Pennsylvania Railroad company sues the city of Chicago for damages from destruction and injury to its property during last July’s strike, seeking a total of 46 010 dollars.
In Minneapolis on April 23 Judge Seagrave Smith denied the motion for a new trial in the Hayward case.
Democratic politicians in Washington discuss Adlai E Stevenson as a potential 1896 candidate citing Illinois currency convention support for free coinage. They argue Stevenson's liberal financial ideas could include fiat money and note his 14 years ago Greenback nomination in Illinois.
In Pittsburgh on April 20 brokers faced a sharp oil price swing. The market opened at 2.25 and jumped to 2.40 before easing to 2.37. by 10:30 bids traded around 2.41 while the Standard price rose to 2.60, marking the first time the exchange price lagged behind the Standard amid ongoing field activity and hopeful expansion.
Minneapolis mills ground 158 200 barrels of flour this week up from 151 200 last week and 201 600 in 1894 while 166 700 in 1893. Superior Duluth output reached 46 700 barrels from 38 000 prior week and 27 100 in 1894. Water power remains short retarding operations and sales were only moderate with patents dragging.
The North Dakota Milling association assigns to W F Honey of Park River for North Dakota and A D Stephens of Crookston for Minnesota. The move follows a $100,000 Mandan Roller Mill attachment to collect a $100,000 note. The firm reports about $700,000 in assets and $400,000 in liabilities, operating 11 mills with 4 000 barrels daily capacity and selling much of its output in European markets.
Auditor and treasurer publish a detailed exhibit of Beadle County South Dakota receipts and disbursements for the quarter ending March 31 1895. The exhibit lists funds in the treasury and their deposit locations.
Edward Sterling sworn before F G Wilde notary public to certify a Beadle County financial condition exhibit. The document asserts the exhibit reflects the true state of finances according to Sterling’s records and is dated on the 33d day of April 1895.
Bismarck April 20 the local mill of the North Dakota Milling association shut by an attachment from Cass county court on suits totaling a large sum. The suit alleges internal disputes among the management and the closing is described as temporary.
The Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn provides a 1894 year end statement to the South Dakota Auditor. It lists capital stock 1,009,000 official assets including cash real estate and bonds, liabilities at 4,399,897.83, premiums and income totaling 5,271,466.19, expenditures 5,266,597.90, and South Dakota business activity with premiums, losses, and taxes. Officers Geo P. Sheldon president and C C. Little secretary certify the document before a notary.
A. Schleiter, wealthy businessman, shot his wife in the dining room after breakfast and then killed himself. The hired girl witnessed the crime. He had reportedly planned suicide for days and left a will draft mentioning $50,000 to his children, though it may not be signed. The attorney doubts signing, as he was called away. The chief clerk recalls thoughts of insanity.
In Curiaco on April 20 a scramble in the wheat pit caused an explosive market. May wheat rose 4 cents in three days and jumped from 57 4 to 58 3/4 cents within two minutes as milling demand across the country surged.
Wm Rogers auditor sworn to truthfulness, attesting the treasurer and auditor exhibits show Beadle County’s financial condition, including assets liabilities and warrants drawn in the quarter, as recorded in official books.
Stock men in this region expect lighter cattle shipments this year than in recent seasons. High spring prices slowed range stocking while a number of young cattle have arrived in recent weeks.
A Guthrie inter tribal war report from Denison Texas is declared fake. Government autonomy of the Chickasaw Nation proceeds smoothly with few internal troubles, officials say.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on April 20 an Indian named James Yellow Bank was found stabbed to death at Marshland a few miles above town. Suspicion falls on a rival Indian who has long been Yellow Bank’s deadly enemy. Yellow Bank’s friends have piled brushwood and threaten to burn the suspect if captured.
In SavannaH Georgia on April 20 a sensational move shook medical circles as Dr W L Bullard of Columbus was expelled from the Georgia Medical association for advertising in a newspaper, deemed a severance from his profession.
Lansing April 20 The senate committee on liquor traffic reported the house 500 uniform liquor tax bill with an amendment making saloon hours optional by common council in cities on civic holidays.
The Milwaukee evening paper reports during the Wisconsin Central reorganization Edwin H. Abbot may be replaced as president by Henry F. Whitcomb, the general manager and one of the receivers. The change is part of the committee's reorganization plan.
Fort Pierre South Dakota April 20 work has begun on river improvements funded by a 40000 appropriation from the last congress. The project will employ about 300 workers and progress rapidly through the summer.
The fifth international convention of the Young Women's Christian Association opened today at the First Presbyterian Church in Pirrsspurg. Mrs Grace Whitney Evans, daughter of former Michigan governor Whitney, presided.
Sioux Fall April 20 The superintendent of the insane asylum at Yankton informs county judges that the facility is dangerously overcrowded and it is unsafe to receive additional patients at present.
The entire street railway system of Little Rock was sold at public auction at the county courthouse under a federal court decree. The sale realized a total of $630,000.
Alonzo J. Whiteman former Minnesota senator from Duluth is held at police headquarters in New York after a telegram from San Francisco Chief Crowley. He is wanted on a forgery charge for passing a forged $500 check drawn on the Importers and Traders National Bank of New York against Frank Dixon of San Francisco.
A party of 180 Cree Indians passed through St. Paul en route to Joliet Illinois to join a Wild West show. They will form the major portion of the production and travel with a full complement of bucking bronchos.
The Northern Lumberman estimates 450000000 to 460000000 feet of timber will be produced in the Duluth district this season. Some figures cited are likely too high.
William Domo, a woodsman, was brought to the city fatally burned after kicking over a lamp in a Carlton house of ill fame. The lamp exploded and oil set him alight, burning him severely and destroying the premises.
Josian Hopart is named as assignee of a mortgage with F A Countryman attorney for assignee of mortgages based in Watertown South Dakota. Public notice runs from April 11 to May 2 with first publication on April 11 and last on May 2.
A brief quotation attributed to P. T. Barnum proclaims that the road to wealth lies through the art of frinter’s ink, reflecting Victorian era hustle and showman lore.
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