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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
6
An advertisement promotes a free book about a trusted product with an offer to send it at no cost. It markets two sizes priced at 50 cents and $3.00 and credits Scott and Bowne, New York, as the chemists behind the offer.
The Minnesota state fair for 1897 will run from September 6 to 11. A bicycle race is planned between W C Sanger and E C Bald with a $1000 purse. Government wheat reports show April condition at 81.4 versus 99.5 in December. The Burlington line may reach the Pacific via Kootenai mining country. The St Croix log jam grows to about five miles, containing 20,000,000 feet. Brice will not seek the Ohio Senate next winter. Serena Rhinelander of New York gave 500000 to St James Episcopal church in New York. The U S government has two warships at Hawaii amid Japanese growth. The yacht America is being prepared for sea. Hansbrough and Johnson clash over post office patronage. Scotland Yard officials reportedly untangled a London blackmail conspiracy. Vienna dispatches describe a lace machine that imitates handwork.
A sermon-like reflection asserts that escape from temptations comes not by reason but by firm adherence to biblical commands. It warns that resolutions fail before the tempter, while quoting Thus saith the Lord and the sword of the Spirit as decisive defenses.
The passage asserts that true value lies in a man's character rather than money or body, stating that soul size shapes personality. It argues character is primary and can elevate a person above circumstances, achieving contentment and inner freedom in any condition.
The passage asserts that no one is self made and that God provides capacity while a person develops character. It states one cannot dream into goodness nor alter circumstances alone, but can use circumstances to forge character.
Advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. No medical endorsement given. Consumers are urged to buy from druggists.
President reappoints William Sinclair to the White House steward post, a role he held under the prior administration. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago teacher visiting Reading, Pennsylvania, commits suicide by jumping in front of a train.
A break at Shipland Landing submerges Mayersville a town of 400, twelve miles north of the break. From Mayersville south to Yazoo river every plantation in Issaquena and two-thirds in Sharkey and other areas will flood 10 to 20 feet. Homes, cabins, ridges, and scaffolds are abandoned as terror spreads.
Mayor and city council of Grafton North Dakota appeal to Secretary Alger for immediate federal aid due to Red river flooding. Cold winds and zero temperatures have destroyed buildings stock and seed grain, creating widespread hardship beyond local resources. Alger directs Major Sanno to return to North Dakota to coordinate relief efforts.
Memphis reports the sixth break in the Mississippi delta levee system at 10 a m a few miles south of Lake Providence Louisiana on the Mississippi side. A large volume of water pours into Issaquena county Mississippi with surrounding Sharkey and Yazoo counties already partly inundated. Water spreads over Madison parish from the Biggs crevasse and may take weeks to subside as the river at Memphis slowly falls.
The Nashville Post Dispatch reports five fatalities from flooding in Lake County Tennessee after a skiff overturned. Victims include Jose Gana his wife and three children.
Winnipeg records rising spring freshet water levels as the Red and Assiniboine overflow at low spots though so far no major damage or inconvenience reported.
The Mississippi River at Natchez shows a more encouraging outlook as water levels hold steady after 24 hours of little change. Authorities attribute the status to the continued influx of water through crevasses upstream and downstream.
The new steamer Dubuque rebuilt from the Pittsburg hull wrecked by the St. Louis cyclone last May is finished and has left for St. Louis. Claimed to be the handsomest packet in the Diamond Jo line, its departure opens the passenger and freight season at Dubuque.
Milwaukee April 23 The Wisconsin Central lines will reduce lumber rates from all Wisconsin points to Southeastern and Eastern markets by about 2 cents per 100 pounds around May 1 according to a prominent member of the Wisconsin Valley Lumbermen's association.
Unseasonable cold over the past three days has alarmed fruit growers in Illinois Indiana and southern Wisconsin. Reports across the region indicate severe temperatures with grim prospects for crops.
Fire consumed the Hattebers veneer factory in Marrihfield Wisconsin on April 23 causing an estimated loss of 15 000 to 20 000 and leaving 55 workers unemployed though a rebuild is expected.
The Delta Louisiana breach inundates 75 000 acres of prime plantations as the Mississippi River drives floodwater through the southern embankment. Government relief laborers aid destitute workers while Arkansas and areas north of Memphis see relief and farmland resumption.
Army officer from Fort Snelling reports to Washington after surveying the Red River flood area in Dakota. He met with Mayor McCrea, J. K. Fairchild and J. M. Lylie of the relief committee. Twenty families totaling 105 people lack immediate aid. 3200 rations needed for 30 days at 10 cents each. He recommends funds be placed at the mayor’s disposal. River is falling slowly.
In Winnkee, April 26, water along the Red river is rising toward Grand Forks Fargo and Emerson levels. The Northern Pacific transfer tracks are submerged as a relief steamer departs for Emerson to aid settlers flooded out.
The Des Moines river swelled quickly threatening Alexandria Missouri and nearby lowlands behind levees with imminent inundation as of April 26 in Keokuk Iowa.
Vicksburg April 26 report notes Yazoo River at Yazoo City rising 1.1 feet in 24 hours to 51.2 feet, the highest level ever measured at that point.
Bradstreet notes small overall improvement in general trade with iron and steel remaining weak as Bessemer pig and steel billets fall another 25 cents per ton. Retail demand strengthens, especially in the Northwest for dry goods hardware and millinery, while large cities show uneven movement and no material gains in most sectors.
In Athens on April 23 reports say the public mood is tense from scarce news. The government has received Telegrams from Larissa urging prompt reinforcements as Greek forces hold against continual Turkish attacks.
The Daily Mail cites a private telegram from a correspondent on the scene of hostilities indicating Edhem Pasha is involved in events near Elassona as of April 23. The report notes no definite news yet from the area.
Judge Woods rules Indiana may sue Vandalia Railroad in state courts under a recent act to determine the amount owed to the state school fund. The Vandalia receiver cannot be made a party but may testify and submit accounts as evidence.
Mapison Wisconsin April 26 The senate concurred in a 500 dollar cigarette license bill and favored an assembly measure to appropriate 75000 dollars for a reformatory for youthful offenders. The house killed the bill giving the state board of control power to inspect convents but passed a corrupt practices act. The session will end this week.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impure blood from close confinement and claims blood will be purified. It urges using Hood's Sarsaparilla to feel well and mentions Hood's Pills as a reliable family laxative and liver remedy.
Ottumwa Iowa April 27 The Red River breached the levee flooding the bottoms and washing away several houses. Water covers up to stories high in places. Burlington main line teeters but aims to stay open while Wabash Milwaukee and Rock Island tracks are submerged or washed out for miles. No trains run as the river continues to rise.
A relief steamer reports Red river floods near Winnipeg intensifying past St Norbert toward Morris. Farmers abandon homes for higher ground while some risk lives on narrow banks. Cattle on straw stacks and debris show extensive damage upstream.
Memphis reports a rainy day with levees in the lower delta being taxed to their utmost. Natchez river gauge rose one tenth of a foot in 24 hours while showers continued. Levees are soft and mushy and fear grows that embankments may give way. Backwater from Biggs crevasse approaches Vidalia threatening rich bottom lands.
In New Orleans on April 27 the river sits about 15 feet above low water while clear weather allows levee crews to defend banks. Last week the Car rollton levee project, about one fiftieth of the city system, cost $14 000 amid the costly battle to maintain protection.
A night of cloudbursts wind and rain drenched Eufaula and surrounding 100 square miles washing away farmhouses fences and crops. No loss of life reported yet though the damage is extensive with no further details available.
A severe earthquake struck Cairo Illinois at 10 o clock lasting about 30 seconds. Buildings swayed and residents fled into the streets in fear but no damage was reported.
The funeral of Hon. William S. Holman longtime representative of the Fourth district drew a large crowd in Aurora Indiana. Special cars with the remains, the family and the congressional committee arrived at 9 a.m. aboard the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line. The Shah of Persia Alarmingly Ill in Paris dispatch reports Muzafer-Ed-Din born March 25 1853 succeeded his father after an assassination May 1 1896 and is the Shahs second son.
Rear Admiral Richard W. Meade retired, ill in Washington after an appendectomy ten days ago. He remains very weak but doctors hope for recovery if no new complications arise.
In Somersworth New Hampshire on April 27 Joseph E Kelley pleaded guilty in municipal court before Judge Knapp to the charge of murdering Joseph A Stickney cashier at the Great Falls National Bank of this city.
The advertisement urges readers to use Paine's celery compound for cleansing the blood nourishing the nerves and regulating the bowels amid spring health concerns It claims to cure kidney trouble heart palpitations insomnia and debility and cites testimonials from professionals including Florence H Dangerfield praising its sleep aiding effects and nerve quieting benefits
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