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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1893
Page
8
Local corn samples arrive from county farms. Residents visit in Huron and nearby towns. several officials and merchants travel for business. Civil service exams and social visits noted, plus a polar lights display and street improvements near Uteb and Fifth streets.
A brief legal notice references an attorney in Huron South Dakota and the First National Bank of Huron, noting an 8. days matter or action regarding a reference.
The writer notes Hood's Sarsaparilla gains endorsements from satisfied users and cites cures for rheum and fatigue. He mentions G W Abell solving a worm problem, considers starting a pickle industry with D B Jeffris as salesman and exporter, and claims the crop supply is abundant.
Racket Store advertises gents shirts laundried custom made at 88 cents each from regular 1.25. Ladies shirt waists at cost to close out. Indigo blue wrappers 1.25. Tinware priced very low to clear fall stock. Feed Barn lists twenty head capacity with city water. Nash Bros Real Estate offers property for sale or trade and notes exchange of horses lands and town properties.
The report outlines the decision process surrounding the tenure of T. Cressey of Sioux Falls as Senate Librarian, noting his long service and mass processing work for the library. Republicans oppose, while the Democrat continues to support Librarian Bey, with questions about loyalty and leadership.
A group from St Paul and Duluth went fishing on White Bear Lake when a train backing onto the track spooked the wagon. The horse bolted into the rail and the outfit was crushed. Three adults perished, a child escaped unhurt. The horse also died.
Bidders must specify types of payment to be furnished and file bids with L. Lapier by August 15, 189%. The notice states a lot may reject all bids. L. Larter is referenced in the filing.
In Scago on August 8 George F Washburn of Boston and Col A Fisk of Denver leaders of the Populist party advocate government ownership of railroads to relieve the nation financially. They propose issuing treasury notes equal to one third of value to lower fares and boost prosperity, arguing the plan could bring relief even if absorbing a large debt.
A Danville Illinois dispatch reports a collision on the Big Four near the North Fork river bridge in Havre City Indiana. An eastbound train derailed after striking the bridge knocking two spans into the river and causing 28 cars of the second train and four cars of the first to plunge. Several trainmen were injured and others tramped.
Train No 9 derailed near a small Fremont area station after hitting a standing freight engine on a siding. Three men died instantly E Lafferty engineer C B Paine brakeman Robertson porter, Buffalo. Fifteen injured with three likely to die. Two Chicago baseball players among the hurt.
A. H. Rego, contractor, states he has suffered eight wounds to his ankle from a falling timber and has been laid up a week. He notes highway work continues on Idaho street without his personal supervision and expects the avenue project to start in a week or two as he recovers.
The notice states a new business has opened across from the post office after a burnout. The proprietor offers services in their line and asks for patronage from the public.
Fragmentary notice lists names Ce Ke Prank Morph 3 i 2 Donahue Daniel Murpame Roberts Thomas c of Uncle Pom and references an advertised claim in Huron ITE. Mentions a payment date and John Lomeers PP, but details are unreadable and invalid.
Nash Bros Real Estate Dealers announce a general sale and exchange business focusing on lands, horses, and city property with special attention to customers on Third Street.
Aug 8 report states partial resume at Jones & Laughlin's American Iron works with seven billets finishing, billet mill, and steel plant active. About 500 men at work while puddling department closed indefinitely Saturday, leaving idle workers.
Aug. 8 in Curiaco Samuel Mathews a fireman for the Chicago Illuminating company was killed in an engine room accident. While shutting off a valve near the dynamo he touched the brush with his other hand and four thousand volts passed through his body.
The seventh biennial convention of the Journeymen Tailors of America opens in the capitol with Mayor Wright delivering an address of welcome. Officials report credentials and adjourn for the day as attendees enjoy sightseeing.
A break in the Portland Water Company reservoir on the eastern promenade released as much as 20 million gallons in about 15 minutes. The flood struck two houses occupied by Michael Lippin and Dennis M. Conley, causing their homes to be washed away and four people to die.
Aug 8 report notes William M Oagity solicitor for the North City remains active. Details unclear due to damaged text but confirms ongoing official duties and local governance context.
A blaze destroyed the Pacific Nail Works factory in Oaxakp California causing about 200000 dollars in loss. The plant had been idle for three months and the fire’s origin is unknown. insurance coverage is around eighty thousand dollars.
Port authorities in Wash near Aug. 15 seized 85 tins of contraband epine and a nameless sloop worth about 800 dollars. Two crewmen fled the scene. The outfit is believed to hail from Victoria British Columbia.
Lord Roseberry privately said Britain was nearer war with France a week before the July crisis than at any time since Waterloo. The Sun reports English concern as the crisis subsided and details of the two days around July 28 and 29 emerge.
Buenos Aires correspondent reports Governor Costa of Buenos Aires province remains trapped in La Plata with his forces demoralized. The siege is expected to end soon with evacuation of the city. Bosch urged a warship to aid Costa, but the cabinet refused. The national government vows neutrality between combatants.
A Corydon dispatch reports a lynching mob attacking the Conrads home near LaConia Indiana after the fathers murder. Four mob members were killed and several wounded as the Conrads fired on the mob before fleeing. Victims named Ed Hustin John Timberskre Will Wisman Isaac Howe. Will May fatally wounded.
London Aug 9 The Mark Lane Express estimates the British wheat crop at 7 000 000 quarters leaving 21 000 000 quarters to be imported. After accounting for 1892 carryover 19 000 000 quarters are needed, with sources in Russia India and Southeastern Europe unlikely to cover the demand.
The Bank of St. James in St. James Minnesota has shut its doors. Established in 1878 by M. K. Armstrong the bank carried a capital of $150.
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