Pill Rollers Meet in Y M C A Rooms at Huron
South Dakota pharmacists held their annual session in the Y M C A rooms with a fair turnout. President John McClain opened with an address. Nettie Hall spoke on distinguishing chemicals. reports were read. delegates from Calburp Bart & Co and other firms attended. A banquet was planned for the evening.
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South Dakota
Keith
John McClain
Tripp
I. A. Keith
Lake Preston
N. B. Alger
Wessington
J. OC. Donaldson
Minneapolis
Minn
C. F. Ayer
Howard
Nettie C. Hall
Wessington Springs
S. D
E Brow
Hurley
James Lewis
Canton
J. H. Ferris
Carthage
A. H. Stites
Sioux Falls
C. H. Jacquoit
Milbank
R. M. Cotton
Tyndall
W. O. Dockstader
J. W. Brewer
O. Tarbell
Watertown
D. T. Jones
G. C
Nettie OC. Hall
Knights of the Grip
L. M. Channell
Calburp
Bart & Co
Peoria
Iil
Frederick T. Ingram
Detroit
Mich
National Wholesale Drug Association
H. Jacquott
Huron
Sheep Herd Traverses Toward Reservation
A gentleman from Huron led a small flock through the area this week on the way to a nearby reservation where he plans to pasture the sheep through the fall season.
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Highmore
Huron
Weather Crop Bulletin for South Dakota Aug 7 1894
Weekly report from the South Dakota Weather Service notes cooler conditions with limited rain. Eastern crops harvest completed. corn frost risk and drought damage persist in northern Black Hills and scattered areas. Potatoes and haylage suffer from dry weather. some corn fodder harvest underway. postmasters asked to report weekly weather and crop conditions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
South Dakota Weather Service
S. W. Guenn
Black Hills
Marion Fire Destroys Town Block in Gas Plant Blast
A Marion blaze gut the business district as gas and electric works exploded after starting the fire. Two banks and a dozen stores burned, insurance around 50 thousand dollars. Firemen killed while fighting flames in Detroit and another blaze in Chicago reported.
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Detroit
Chicago
Cepar Raps
Marion
Daniels’ Estate
Business Buildings Consumed in Howard City Fire
Fire in Howard City Michigan destroyed 35 buildings along Main Street from near Lake View to Read's shop. Principal business section burned including Montcalm House area hotels post office Lacomber Bates dry goods S M Northup general store and two drug stores. Loss estimated at 130000 with insurance undetermined.
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Howard City
Mich
Montcalm
Lake View
Read
Lacomber & Bates
S. M. Northup
Fire destroys La Moure boot shop and courthouse
A. Hagerman boot and shoe store and A. S. Howe Hardware were consumed as a northwest wind drove a blaze through La Moure North Dakota. About 40 buildings burned across four blocks totaling around 75000 dollars in damage with under 40000 dollars insured. The La Moure county courthouse was among the structures destroyed.
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la Moore
N. D
A. Hagerman
A. S. Howe
la Moure County
Firemen killed and injured in Detroit mill blaze
Seven firemen were buried when walls collapsed at the E. G. Richards planing mill and nearby yards in Detroit. One man died and six were injured as brick walls gave way during the 3 PM blaze, with $60,000 in losses and several freight cars destroyed.
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Detroit
Mich
E. G. Richards & Co
Hunton, Myles & Weeks
Franklin and
Rivard Streets
Grand Haven
Milwaukee
Richards Planing
Eugene McCarthy
Henry Trapp
George W. Lyons
Louis R. Tate
Thomas Schieble
Charles Boeberitz
Second Fire Swallows Chicago Lumber District
A second blaze in Chicago's lumber district destroyed the Spry Lumber Company yard along with A. J. McBean cedar posts and P. Farrell cedar posts. The wooden bridge over the Chicago River at Ashland Avenue burned out. The land measured 250 by 125 feet, between two vessel slips, east of where Wednesday night's fire occurred. Firemen suffered burns as crews battled the flames for hours. losses total about $200,000.
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Chicago
John
Boiler Explosion Kills Three near Dahlgren Ills
A thresher engine boiler exploded on a farm two miles east of Dahlgren. three men died instantly including Engineer Bruce Miller and two boys aged 10 and 12, sons of John Underwood. William Cremens and Elmer Hook are seriously injured, with several others sustaining minor injuries.
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St. Louis
Republic
Dahlgren
Ills
Bruce Miller
John Underwood
William Cremens
Elmer Hook
River and Harbor Money Favoring Minnesota in Conference
Conferees on the river and harbor bill reached agreement after a week. Minnesota gains include 10000 for Mississippi Lake Superior canal survey, Duluth harbor up to 75000, Big Stone lake survey for reservoirs, Red Lake river survey, and Mississippi river reservoir maintenance funds to finish Gull Lake project. Also 100000 approved for Meeker Island improvements between St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Minnesota
Mississippi Lake Superior Canal
Duluth
Big Stone Lake
Red Lake River
Mississippi River
Gull Lake
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota Democrats Decline to Endorse President on Tariff
The Minnesota Democratic Central Committee votes 16 to 3 against endorsing the president and house on tariff policy. Lawler withdrew his initial resolution. Smalley later introduced it with the same fate. Fusion with Populists is opposed. the panel adjourns to Sept 3 for planning the Sept 5 state convention.
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St. Paul
State Central Committee
Democratic Party of
Minnesota
House
Lawler
Smalley
Democrats Seek Endorsement for Judge Start in Third District
In Winona Minnesota on August 3 the Third Judicial District Democrats urge the state convention to endorse Judge Start for chief justice. A signed document from all Winona county Democratic attorneys states support and Olmsted and Wabasha counties are joining in.
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Wioona
Minn
Third Judicial District
Judge Start
Winona County
Olmsted
Wabasha
Convention in Sections Elects Scenic Delegates
SPARTA Wis Aug 3 The senatorial convention of Jackson Monroe and Vernon counties met at Viroqua Vernon county July 17 After two days of balloting they adjourned to meet at Sparta Monroe county July 30 Balloting resumed on the 30th with 214 ballots cast showing O G Munson Vernon county 10 D F Jones Monroe county 8 J J McGillivray 7 They adjourned for another rest and set to meet in Black River Falls Jackson county Aug 6
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Sparta
Wis
Jackson
Monroe
Vernon
Viroqua
Monroe County
O. G. Munson
Vernon County
D.F. Jones
J. J. McGillivray
Grave of Andrew Jackson Disturbed at Hermitage
Information from The Hermitage near Nashville reports that an unknown person dug an 18 inch deep by 3 foot long hole at the head of General Andrew Jackson’s grave but fled before completing the act. The Hermitage lies 12 miles from Nashville.
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Andrew Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Hermitage
Dr O B Gibson Vindicated in Pension Case
In St Paul on August 3 Judge Nelson ordered a verdict of acquittal for Dr O B Gibson of Austin who was charged with accepting a small bribe in pension cases. The ruling found no proof and complete vindication followed.
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Gibson
St. Paul
van Leuven
Nelson
O. B. Gibson
Austin
Russia seeks joint Britain mediation to settle China Japan war
St. Petersburg announced that Russia will act in complete accord with Great Britain to obtain an immediate solution to the China Japan war. If mediation fails, Russia will not permit any power to gain even partial possession of Corea.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Japan
Great Britain
Corea
Chinese Fleet Leaves Copenhagen for Corea
Official dispatch says the Chinese northern fleet of 13 vessels has sailed for Corea from Copenhagen. A battle with Japan is anticipated at any hour according to the announcement.
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Copenhagen
Corea
Loyal Japs raise funds for Japan in Tacoma effort
In Tacoma on August 3, Japanese residents organized a drive to donate to Japan for the war with China and several plan to return home to enlist in the army.
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Tacoma
Wash
China
Japan
Mail clerk Tufts charged with stealing on Rock Island line
Cubacco August 3. Benjamin F Tufts head mail clerk on the Chicago Iowa City run of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific road has been arrested charged with stealing money from the mails. He is a brother of ex Congressmen Tufts of Iowa.
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Cubacco
Benjamin F. Tufts
Iowa City
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Road
Tufts
Towa
Japanese repulsed at Yashan with heavy casualties
An official telegram from Tien Tsin reports that on July 27 and 28 at Yashan Chinese forces repulsed the Japanese, suffering losses exceeding 2,000 men in the engagement.
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Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Yashan
Waterworks Completed in Caledonia Village
Caledonia Minnesota reports waterworks finished and transferred to the village. Houston county farmers purchased the $8,000 bonds issued to fund construction.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
Fire Devours Philadelphia Baseball Park In Burning Ruin
A Chicago viewing party leads to a panic as a blaze at Philadelphia’s premier ball park incinerates the main pavilion and nearby stables. Fire consumes bleachers and seats while Omnibus and Traction Company buildings burn. estimated loss set at $100,000 as firefighters battle the blaze.
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Philadelphia
Omnibus Company General
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Philadelphia Traction Company
Ball Park
Baltimore
Broad Street
Fifteenth Street
Huntington
Panic at Chicago ball grounds injures many spectators
Fire in the West Side ball park at Polk and Lincoln streets triggers a panic with at least two serious injuries E W Bartlett and Ed Ahern among the injured. About 10 000 fans crowded the stands as the blaze spread through the bleachers and a barbed wire fence caused many to be cut and trapped. Hospitals treated 20 or more, and damage ran about 4900 covered by insurance.
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Chicago Ball Grounds
ChicaGo
West Side Ball Park
E. W. Bartlett
Ed Ahern
Cincinnati
Polk and
Lincoln Streets
Edward Ahern
Presbyterian
Corn futures surge amid drought and bullish state reports
Cuicago traders pushed September corn higher on Aug 7 as dry weather and bullish state reports supported prices. Shorts covered and commission houses bought, with September corn opening around 50 1 2 cents and advancing to the mid 51 cent range before trimming back.
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Cuicago
Country Commission
U S Denies Any Treaty To Open Chinese Ports by Force
The state department denies reports the United States will form or has a treaty with European powers to forcibly occupy or keep open treaty ports in China. It cites its role under the 1882 Corea treaty to offer good offices for amicable settlements. The move was to avert war and is tied to protecting Corea, not forcing action in China.
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Washington
State Department
United States
China
Corea
Japan
Goulds Narrow Escape On Steamer Plank Incident
George Gould nearly drowned off the Spit light ship when a steam launch lurched. He fell into the water wearing a Macintosh which floated away. he maintained buoyancy, waved for help, and was hauled aboard the Vigilant in time. He escaped unharmed.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
George Gould
Spit
Mr. Gould
Gould
Three Boys Burned to Death in Spencerport Fire
At midnight fire struck the house of Cornelius Place in Spencerport New York rescuers found Mr Place, his wife and five children safe in night clothing. Three older boys who slept upstairs were awakened by a ladder but overwhelmed by smoke and flames and died.
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Spencerport
N. Y
Cornelius Place
Watrous Seeks National Encampment Probe
Milwaukee August 6 Colonel J A Watrous department commander of Wisconsin requests a national encampment review after being accused by Phil Kearney post Richmond of diverting North funds for South grave decoration to finance a Richmond hall.
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Milwaukee
J. A. Watrous
Wisconsin
Phil Kearney
Richmond
Tennessee Election Returns Show Dems Win Supreme Court Seats
Nashville Aug 6 fuller returns from all counties indicate Democratic candidates for supreme court judges were elected defeating a Populist Republican fusion. Vote totals exceed expectations though majorities are not yet available.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fuller
Supreme Court
Vigilant Defeats Britannia in 50 Mile Isle Race
The Vigilant skippered by George Gould beat the Britannia twice around the queen's course on Aug 6 at Cowes Isle of Wight. The 50 mile race finished with Vigilant about five minutes ahead on corrected time and fulfilled the sailing master's promise in deep water and strong wind.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
George Gould
Vigilant
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Leaving the Country Outbound Steerage Passion Exceeds Arrivals
A July 4 to August 7 report shows 19,968 emigrants left from New York for steerage while 11,549 arrived. outbound steerage passengers exceeded inbound by 8,419, reflecting hard times and low steamship rates driving departures.
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New York
Amg
Fire Threat Ashes Farmer City Plea for Aid
A dispatch from Farmer City Illinois reports Bloom MineTon area under threat of destruction by fire and requests immediate aid as flames loom over the town and surrounding properties.
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Bloom MineTon, Ills
Farmer City
Ills
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Sioux City
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R. M. Keyes
Christian Endeavor and Aid Society
Keyes
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E. H. Grant
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First Baptist Church
Edson J. Frary
Beadle
Anatee J. Frary
Northwest Blazes
la Moure, N. D
North Dakota
Gehard B. Koster
Foster
Anna M. Koster
Gerard B. Koster
A. E. Chamberlain
Executrix
U. 8 Land Office
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James Beagle
Eaid
W.H. Thompson
Gifford Thompson
Charles Love
Fred Love
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Register
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Turner
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