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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1893
Page
6
Prepared by Dr. J C Ayer and Co Lowell Mass Ayer’s Pills promoted as effective for fevers with every dose claimed to be potent Sold by druggists nationwide with strong medical endorsement
New York reports from R G Dun weekly review note demoralization in markets easing, heavy gold imports spark optimism for monetary relief. Wheat prices plummet to record lows as pork ring crashes trigger massive losses and some failures. Bear market swings and stock volatility follow, while relief grows in money markets ahead of an $11 million gold shipment and the coming extra session of Congress.
The Herald reports from Valparaiso and Buenos Aires that heavy fighting surrounds La Plata. Provincial forces have twice tried to break Civico Nacionales lines but failed. About 400 men were killed. siege not raised and more battles are expected before the trouble ends.
The pugilist known as Bobby Taylor and Lon Turner died in the afternoon after a draw Thursday night at the Ramblers' club rooms at River Front park. District Attorney orders state warrants for all involved in the mill.
New York reports the marriage of Logan E Bleckley aged 75 chief justice of Georgia to Chloe Herring aged 28 at the bride’s mother's home. Both are described as wealthy and the ceremony occurred Wednesday night in this city.
Anton Sampson an 11 year old colored boy is under arrest in New Brunswick charged with putting Paris green in Mrs. Mary Hoffman’s well at Jamesburg nearly killing the Hoffman family. He admits the act and says he did it after being ill treated.
A Scranton dispatch reports Lackawanna Iron and Steel president E E Moffatt died in London by his own hand. He had suffered insomnia and nervousness from overwork, and doctors had urged a sea voyage for relief.
Saginaw Michigan August 7 at a meeting of the German Lutheran synod of Michigan a call was extended to Professor A Hoyer of New Ulm Minnesota to take the directorship of the Lutheran Seminary Professor Hoyer has decided to accept.
Sioux City Iowa August 7 The W N Livingston company retail dry goods in distress to a receiver liabilities 45000 assets 60000. A Cranberry Stew Mays Lawneine New Jersey August 4 Fire in Lincoln lasts a week causing 750000 in buildings 1300000 in timber and 75000 in cranberry crop damage.
NewYork August 7 The Press reports Henry Allen & Co of Wall Street may go before the grand jury for grand larceny in the first degree. At a April 30 dinner at Henry Allen’s home five guests allegedly urged him to buy Cordage stock, promising 18 percent dividends and a quick margin, leading to a purchase of 20 000 shares and subsequent suspension of payments by Henry Allen & Co.
Intense excitement gripped Texarkana Arkansas after Captain W J Allen editor and proprietor of The Daily Inter-State News was shot and likely fatally wounded by John J King Bowie County official. The trouble traces to a month earlier when King was arrested and fined for contempt of court, an alleged note in Allen’s publication criticizing the court action.
Cincinnati Aug 7 The supreme session expelled Supreme Chancellor A Williams of the Colored Knights of Pythias along with top officers including Major General George F Bowles of Mississippi Supreme Worthy Counselor Rev Isaac Derrick of New York and D W Dempsey of Chicago for conduct unbecoming Pythian Knights.
Dr. Talmage inspected the Kamarama at 9 a m and found no sickness among passengers or crew. Health Officer Jenking confirmed the report and said precautions would continue.
Bangkok dispatch to the Saigon paper reports severe fighting between Siamese and French forces on the Mekong. About 300 Siamese were killed and French losses were slight. The French have occupied several more islands.
Platteville Wisconsin August 7 The First National Bank closed its doors after a heavy run following the Milwaukee failure. It is expected to resume soon as available funds exceed deposits by about 50 000 dollars.
A steam threshing machine damaged a bridge near Abingdon on August 7, killing Lot Abraham and Bud Varness. The incident blocked the road as rescuers and deputies investigated the accident and its causes.
In Stevens Point Wisconsin on August 4 the city and county increased their pledge to fifty thousand dollars for the new normal school. The county sold certificates worth fifty thousand dollars within two days after offering them for sale.
CuicaGo August 4 reports Laz man, a well known private individual, has liabilities greater than assets, with $6,000 cash on hand noted among the numbers.
A patient describes paralysis like weakness and a vague sensation in the stomach. After trying Miles' Restorative Nervine, the narrator reports substantial relief and improved strength, praising the product and its non opiate formula, with purchase options and distribution details.
Portland reports new federal action ordering deportation of Chinamen aboard the Haytien Republic. Treasury warrants issued. those lacking proof to land must face removal with possible Coast Guard style enforcement. About 35 Mongolians remain, needing bona fide Geary act certificates to stay.
Thomas resigns as musical director of the Fair Grovuups amid disputes over fair expenses and criticism of his work. James W. Fort serves as director and chairman. resignation letter released August 1 details the move and its reasons.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports a London loan of about 3000 made for a quick improvised improvement. A consolidated mortgage at 4 percent, with part recently sold at 102 1-2, was secured. Bankers' option to convert to bonds at 101 is noted.
notices inviting bids for constructing 10 buildings at the new location of Lower Brule agency. Aug. 7. The buildings include one warehouse eight dwelling houses and a large stable. The agency's final removal will settle a question that has been agitated for years.
On September 18 the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western will become the Ashland division of the Chicago and North Western. H F Whitcomb, longtime Lake Shore general manager, was offered assistant general manager of the Chicago and Northwestern but declined the post.
Forest fires 12 miles east of Marshfield Wisconsin along the Port Edwards railroad burned about 500 million feet of logs on railways and lumber camps. Logging companies are hauling water by train to protect property as fires are being contained.
A wall at the Grand Pacific hotel collapsed onto a furniture store roof causing about $8,000 in damage. The four story building was under repairs and unoccupied. no injuries were reported.
Albany reports Governor Flower names ex Senator John Foley of Saratoga to the Columbian commission seat left vacant by the death of Hon. Donald McNaughton.
Koettig the South Side Savings bank cashier who disappeared has been located in Denver and is likely under arrest there.
A fragmented report describes pioneers and Forty-Niners in California gatherings. Morning activities gave way to an afternoon assembly with instrumental music performed by an Iowa state band. Dr N J Bird and Addison Ballard Kage spoke as gold seekers with straw hair reflected on the era and its vicissitudes.
Owell Massachusetts notes that Lowell mills will run on a time schedule beginning Monday. Fact of a two week shutdown for white period, with the mill using rain department leading off hands for a month.
In brief notes from ACISCO via Aug 7, the Pacific railroad system faces retrenchment amid malfeasance and corruption claims. President Grant Patterson arrives at New York on the steamer New York and Matur is expected to reside hereafter. E Bilery, son of New York, is named a commissioner in place of Dimmick. A Marine fire Insurance Company receiver appointment and a Senate link to a $600,000 recovery proposal are mentioned.
Market prices and trading status show no receipts and no trading. Eastern shore prices for Pant Union Stock at 893 indicate no activity for the current period.
Grain prices and provisions data show steady activity in Chicago trade. On track No. 1 hard red Northern and other grades, prices listed for August futures around 7.10 to 7.70 per unit. Market notes indicate steady pace in grain futures and related commodities.
In New York on August 7 Judge Tuley overruled a demurrer by the Distilling on Cattle Feeding company known as the whisky trust. The ruling lets the People of New York pursue the Attorney General Moloney led suit to dissolve the alleged trust to continue.
Homestake mine reports gold bullion valued at two hundred fifty thousand dollars over the last two weeks. The report notes shipments and storage details with authorities to monitor movement and ensure security.
A Sparta dispatch reports the Bank of Sparta, shut for a few days, will reopen in the morning. The Waupaca National Bank is expected to resume operations in a few days.
GRAND Ramps Iowa Aug 7 The Burling Rapids and Northern road has cut working hours to eight per day. All clerks at this point will be laid off each week with reduced salaries.
The treasury department accelerates small-denomination notes supply to New York City and surrounding area. In the last 24 hours, two million dollars was dispatched to the city to ease demand.
Grand parse Minnesota August 7 William Mills aged 40 collapsed from heat while en route to Homestpaif and was found dead on the roadside seven miles north of Grand Parse.
A special from Columbia South Carolina reports Governor Tillman plans to arm constables and issue orders to shoot anyone who interferes as rough treatment toward dispensary spies in Sumter and Charleston provokes him to act.
The Osage refuse to negotiate with government commissioners over the cession of nearly two million acres crossing the eastern end of the peace strip. The commissioners will return to Weekes in a few days.
A gas explosion in the basement of Chapin & Gore wholesale liquor store caused 40 in damage. Fire Marshal Reese and four firemen were overcome by smoke and carried from the building. Aug 7 reports also note Knights of Labor references and iron mine reductions in nearby towns.
Cuatranpoca Tennessee August 7 free miners at Coal Creek show signs of trouble after a 10 percent wage cut. Local miners threaten disruption and expect further unrest as talks stall.
Aug 4 Pittssuke reports the strike at Spang, Chalfant & Co. steel works Etna is off. Amalgamated workers signed. Mr. Chalfant says only wages equal to Pittsburg mills will be paid in production.
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