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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
2
Carrollton Georgia April 24 nine of the men convicted as white caps were sentenced to 12 months each in the chain gang. The other two were boys and got six months. Among those convicted are Jesse Brooks Sr a prominent farmer over 50 and Dr Dan Rodgers a well known physician.
The report details alleged irregularities by Father Van Deven at the largest Montana Catholic parish, with missing church ledgers and a debt of about 45,000 dollars from 1890. The priest allegedly used funds for real estate and mining, leaving 25,000 dollars unaccounted, and may not return to the United States.
Thieves entered the Lakewood post office early in the morning and blew open the safe. They looted $2500 worth of stamps and about $300 in cash and took the postal note book, indicating professional thieves who valued the book.
From Sit at Large New York April 22 pallister and roble two condemned murderers who escaped from the death house late Thursday night remain at large. Washington April 24 a cable message from the state department says the emperor of Russia has signed the extradition treaty with the United States and ratifications have been exchanged by the U S minister and the Russian foreign office.
In Creston Iowa at 10 p m a keg party at a private residence ends in the fatal shooting of Tom Reynolds a brakeman. Dave Robinson of Lenox Iowa is suspected as the shooter though not yet confirmed.
April 24 report states Governor Nelson signed the omnibus appropriation bill after disallowing items totaling 237000 dollars. Key reductions include 60000 for university improvements 26000 for Rochester asylum care 25000 for wolf bounties and 24460 for the state prison training school.
J T Wad dell filed an application in the treasury for the position of superintendent of the Duluth public building.
Washington April 4 The exchange of ratifications leaves only one more step to put the treaty into effect. A proclamation by the President is required upon receipt of the official notice by the Senate or the executive branch.
The Pump Man reached the surface badly burned as fire trapped nine miners at the Silver Bow Mine No. 2. Rescue attempts failed all day due to dense smoke, with efforts continuing into the evening as pumps and chemicals fought the blaze.
Senator Peffer proposes a study visiting five centers to map farm product flow from producer to consumer. The effort targets wheat flour beef and cattle markets in Kansas City Chicago Omaha and other hubs, aiming to reveal actual prices profits and end-use outcomes through witnesses and records. He plans to interview farmers later, with a roll to start in July and conclude before Congress meets.
At 5 o'clock in the morning the Silver Bow mine fire was extinguished after 800 gallons of water per minute were pumped to the 600 foot level. There is little hope that any imprisoned miners survived.
The latest information about Mr. Booth's condition indicates he is dying and his death is expected within a few hours.
Reports from North Dakota and northern Minnesota show rapidly rising Red River levels. Crowded with details of 20 foot rises at Pembina, 42 feet at Grand Forks, and basements flooded to 8 to 12 inches, with wheat losses in elevators and residents preparing boats and evacuations.
A 1888 notice reports that John Wilkes Booth had paralysis following his famous Othello address with Lawrence Barrett. It notes his health remains poor but he would potentially return, despite earlier statements that he would never act again.
The report notes Preland showing interest as an archbishop takes a hand in a postoffice fight. W J Onahan diary notes Ireland and lawfulness, while Lawler remains in the narrative.
The British peer the Earl of Derby died in London at 8 30 p m on April 24 according to late news from the city.
Three weeks after the death of Martin Piasiswski’s wife in Fox Lake Wisconsin an investigation is underway. The body was exhumed and the stomach sent to Chicago for examination. Piasiswski and a girl named Annie Jowaske are under arrest charged with poisoning the woman.
Wichita Kansas April 24 Freight traffic is almost at a standstill on this division and on the Wichita and Western railroad due to the Santa Fe shop men strike. At Purcell Oklahoma the end of this division there were over 200 cars of stock with only two engines available for use.
In St Louis on April 22 a test will determine the constitutionality of Missouri’s slave law that sells vagrants for set months at public auction rather than imprisoning them. The case hinges on whether forced sale of enslaved individuals violates legal protections.
Fishek Minnesota reports farmers gloomily watching the flood effect after a heavy snow season. Drainage fails to carry meltwater, turning widespread areas into a lake. Seeding may be delayed until mid May as rain and snow continue. Red Lake river rises and worsens conditions.
The text notes that skin care relies on clear skin and that proper use of alkali soap is essential. It claims alkali soap is the only soap suitable, suggesting a strict standard for cleansing.
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