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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
A brisk ad appeals to the impatient business man seeking quick cures. It touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a microbe hunter that purifies blood, claims to cure 98 percent of consumptive cases and other lingering chest diseases, and notes it is sold by all medicine dealers.
Major Dunwoody, weather forecaster, reports no relief for a sweltering nation. Slight cooling in the Ohio valley and lower lake region, with thunderstorms, but Nebraska Kansas prairies and Gulf coast states still record around 100 degrees. Atlantic coast and Boston area hit 96 as the peak, with Albany sharing the same high.
A Union report details James E. Garrett and partners digging up a hidden gold bar valued at 12,600 dollars near Ensenada Mexico. Guards led by Governor Sanguinez surrounded the party. Garrett collapsed and revealed the stash.
A devastating wind and hail storm hit Baldwin Wisconsin on August 12 at 4 p m. Hailstones as large as hens eggs caused window damage while many buildings lost roofs. Large trees were uprooted and windmills torn from towers. Hay and grain stacks were blown over as residents fled to cellars fearing further damage. Full damage estimates were not yet available.
A severe afternoon storm struck Cleveland with sudden clouds from the northwest. A brief gusty wind reached 62 miles per hour, followed by torrential rain and then a return to calmer conditions.
The Very Rev. Prior Vaughan, brother of Cardinal Vaughan of England, lies at the point of death in the Auditorium Annex CuicaGco after collapsing from heat exhaustion during a worldwide trip for his health.
Destructive flooding along the Mosquito coast near Colon Colombia destroys several villages. Telegraph lines to Greytown are down and the Colombian schooner Pioneer sailing between Colon and Bluefields is lost.
Engineers Charles Vance was killed and C E Cullison fatally injured when the Toledo and Ohio passenger train collided with a yard engine at the Sandusky street crossing in Columbus Ohio. The incident occurred as the northbound train was due to arrive at 9 30 p m. Local authorities investigate the wreck.
Bryan campaign train arrived in Pittsburg at 6 50 p m crowds surrounded him as he toured streets and filled Grand House and Avenue theater for two 2500 to 3000 seat meetings. He argued against foreign financial control and praised silver coinage in remarks at Canton and other stops.
Arthur Sewall Democratic vice presidential candidate arrives in New York to receive official nomination notification at Madison Square Garden. He notes his travel plans depend on Bryan and Mrs. Bryan, with Bath, Maine as a potential return destination, and comments on Maine's Republican strength. He remains hopeful about the campaign without predicting results.
Hundreds of wheelmen arrived in Louisville for the 17th annual L A W meet. Cyclists traveled by rail and on wheels as officials and members gathered, signaling the start of several days of events and the forthcoming main programs.
Faroe North Dakota August 12 Judge McConnell returns from a trip east and declares his candidacy for the United States judgeship district of North Dakota to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Thomas death. He is viewed as having the inside track due to a former Cleveland administration appointment in territorial days.
Dickinson reports the Northern Pacific has 1100 stock cars to ship this month with 700 needed at Dickinson. Card orders so far lag behind last year as the stock is deemed unsuitable for shipment.
Laggan dispatch reports the Milwaukee climber Philip S Abbott killed in a fall while making the first ascent of Mount Lefroy. His body has been recovered and will be sent to Boston for interment.
General Edward S. Bragg, a Wisconsin sound money leader, favors Secretary Carlisle for president with Daniel W. Lawler of Minnesota as running mate at Indianapolis. He denies personal candidacy and says Cleveland is not a candidate. Palmer questioned retirement and Bragg says he is aging but expects a large vote with third ticket influence.
Weather reports show a very general and likely record heat wave across the country. Temperatures reached 102 in Little Rock and 100 in Memphis with many cities in the 90s, as an area of high barometer over the South drives heat northward. Officials expect continued heat through mid Atlantic states to the Mississippi with thunderstorm relief possible in some areas.
Dispatches report extreme heat then severe wind and thunder storms across Wisconsin and Northern Michigan. Temperatures hit 96 to 102 degrees. In Racine 66 year old A. P. Erichsen died after prostration and Mrs. A. J. Ramsay is critically ill. In Milwaukee two overcome. no deaths. Escanaba viaduct demolished. factory closures and crop damage reported statewide.
At the Huntington Democratic judicial convention Cary Anderson was ejected amid a brawl with pistols knives and canes waved. A panic sent spectators rushing downstairs injuring many though not seriously. The convention split with W W Marann and Judge Harvey nominated for judge. In a hotel bar fight three men were badly hurt by beer bottles.
In Tacoma Washington on August 12 The piece reports three parties the Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans face divisions over nominations at Ellensburg this week A fusion plan aims to split offices If Populists win governor other free coinage Republicans would parcel remaining offices between Populists and Democrats grant one congressman to Democrats and seek legislature and another congressman for silverites
Aberdeen South Dakota residents win government patent to long disputed West Aberdeen tract. Nineteen landowners show improvements enough to secure title to a block each under the Rate township law, likely ending the litigation with the Dayton interests and others.
The weather bureau logged 98 degrees in the shade at 4 p.m. in St Louis marking the season’s high. The intense heat caused many prostrations among residents and animals alike.
Cleveland August 7. The Knights of Labor issued letters to local assemblies asking for able bodied men to form a regiment of about 700 members. The plan includes drilling in military tactics.
In Cleveland on August 7 a petition was filed in the common pleas court by L A Russell for William Stanley a taxpayer asking for a restraining order against the Brown company and the mayor to prevent calling out additional military companies or a display of force near the works.
Walter Scott 27, staff at Bauer and Scott stone dealers, was instantly killed by lightning while riding his bicycle on Calumet avenue during a heavy thunderstorm. The accident occurred as he rode home from work in CubaGap.
L. C. Moore a colored messenger in the treasury department resigned his position during the day citing his refusal to serve under a Democrat who bolted the ticket in Washington.
In Columbus Ohio on August 8 Robert J defeated Frank Agan in a free-for-all pace. Robert J won the fourth heat in a phenomenal time of 2 02 34 set as the fastest fourth heat ever paced or trotted on any track. Ryan set a new track record in the first heat with 2 03 34 while heats two and three ran 2 04 4.
Thomas E. Watson launched his vice presidential bid with a two hour speech before about 3000 at Moody revival shed. He urged voters to back Bryan, reject McKinleyism, and stand by the St. Louis contract, pledging to secure every Bryan vote and urging silence toward critics.
Voters in multiple counties showed unusually light turnout in Thursdays election for judges of the court of chancery and appeals. Democrats maintained gains in western counties electing local tickets and preserving strong margins for the state ticket.
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