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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
1
A brief report outlines expected actions as House lawmakers consider tariff bills. It notes potential votes, committee moves, and anticipated impacts on industry and consumers amid ongoing policy debate. The article emphasizes procedural steps and practical outcomes without editorializing.
In Washington and New York a pair of political and boxing news items unfold. Senate deliberations on supplemental tariff bills stall while Democratic and Republican factions weigh sugar free list and duty terms. In New York Corbett and Jackson meet and fail to agree on a fight, ending negotiations.
Northern mills from Cloquet Virginia Tower and Swan River ship large loads of hard and soft wood lumber to Duluth for eastward markets. A 900000 foot shipment left Sunday for American Lumber of Thomas Wisconsin. The week saw several trainloads reach the Duluth docks for export to West India trade and Rio.
In Pittsburg on August 15 a tariff bill's passage boosted manufacturing, with stocks in iron, steel and glass rising and large orders pouring in. Wages may fall slightly for glass workers tin plate men and some iron and steel workers, as firms adjust to tariff induced sales. The key issue will be the depth of the cuts while overall demand improves.
Four bills passed by the House to place on the free list all forms of sugar coal iron ore and barbed wire fencing and rods used in its manufacture. The sugar bill grants free import duties for sugars syrups melada molasses and related items. The coal bill covers bituminous coal shale coal slack or culm and coke. The iron ore bill includes iron ore and dross from burnt pyrites and sulphur ore. The barbed fencing bill covers barbed fencing wire and iron or steel wire rods for manufacture.
Governor McKinley refused to discuss the tariff bill after it passed the house. He said his views on the tariff question were well known and he would not discuss the subject at this time.
Colonel Fred J. Close says a London cablegram reports the North and South railroad company has arranged disposal of bonds totaling 2 000 000 dollars. The funds would allow resumption of work and advancement toward early completion. Grading and bridging cover 65 miles northeast of Port Bolivar across the channel from Galveston.
CuicaGo reports the Pullman strike wave persists with about 2,000 ex-employees applying for former positions. About 1,800 workers are on duty and officials say a 3,000-strong force is easily attainable. Strikers queued near the manager's office all day, eager to secure openings before replacements arrive.
Arrangements completed for trotting stallions Directum and Arion to race at Washington Park on Wednesday August 29 over a stake and purse worth 7000 dollars. The event is set for CuicaGo with both horses and connections confirmed.
E C Bol len former Citizens' alliance leader denounces Populist reform stance as disorganized and defective. He criticizes the Omaha platform as impossible and urges retracing steps of the Farmers' Alliance to hold the balance of power as independents. A publishing company and weekly paper support the new reform movement in Emporia.
The Kaffirs in North Transvaal have risen in open revolt blocking the Murchison road burning homesteads and seizing cattle. They besiege resident officials headquarters and government buildings at Agatha while troops are sent to quell the disturbance.
London report says Britain France and Russia will jointly interfere if Japan attempts to attack Pekin. The Vienna correspondent notes this pledge confirms Western powers would act to prevent a siege or assault on the Chinese capital.
The Populists of the Eighth district plan a large demonstration at Cayuga fair grounds next Saturday. General J S Coxey will attend along with Mort Rankin the Populist congressional candidate and other noted speakers.
Representative fire engineers from all parts of the United States gathered in Montreal for the annual convention led by James Foley, chief of the Milwaukee fire department. The meeting continues for the week and many delegates will tour Canada after adjournment.
Minneapolis Aug 15 Attorney General Childs has filed suit against Albert H Powers and Anthony J Dwyer for 40000 for 5000000 feet of pine logs cut on government land in Itasca county valued at 8 dollars per thousand.
In Stewartville Minnesota on August 15 the Lamberton elevator at Simpson burned at 6 p.m. destroying the coal house one box car and 3000 bushels of grain. Fire officials suspect arson.
A group of 65 industrial workers marched to the railroad station for transport via the Chesapeake and Ohio line. They are headed toward the Kansas City vicinity, with remaining members to be accommodated, aiming to clear the city by Tuesday.
In Curiaco on August 15 locals greeted a cable reported London Times letter claiming Judge Thomas A. Moran Hon. William J. Hynes and ex-Alderman John M. Smyth were active Na Gael members with wide amusement as local papers burlesque the tale.
Washington August 15 The house adjourns delaying the tariff bill till morning for enrollment and signature by Speaker Crisp and Vice President Stevenson. The president then has ten days excluding Sundays to act, with strong Democratic pressure to sign or let it become law without a signature. A cabinet member says a change from current intent would be explained.
The Shrine of St Anthony in Bater New Jersey marked the opening of the Franciscan order centenary celebration. Pontifical vespers directed by Mgr Satolli opened the jubilee as bells rang, seven cannons fired and seven hundred lights illuminated the church, with a large bonfire lighting the area visible ten miles away.
Leavenworth Kan Aug 15 Acting with spite jailer Murphy who was dismissed for drunkenness returned to the jail used skeleton keys to open the doors while guard Sullivan slept liberating all the prisoners Five were captured after a chase others at large Murphy was arrested and a state warrant will be sworn out against him
Edgemont 8 D Aug 13 The great power canal and irrigating ditch under construction for over a year is now practically complete. The project will supply water power for manufacturing, with a woolen mill already under construction and 12000 acres of farming land to be watered.
H B Burleigh arrives in Apron New York from Aurora North Dakota after traveling 1600 miles by team and carriage in 33 days. At 75 he suspends city life to resume life on his South Dakota farm and old homestead.
In Easton Minnesota a steam boiler exploded destroying the local roller mill. The building and all contents are a total loss valued at seven thousand dollars. Owner Hosea Quimby reported the damage.
Fire at Manitowoc Wisconsin on August 15 wipes out Henry Ohelten’s barns and dwelling. Three horses perish and the total loss is $16,000 with $8,000 covered by insurance.
The first car of new wheat arrived Saturday from near Fargo, 10 days earlier than last year's first car and earlier than any previous season. Despite a spotted crop, grain men estimate a 150 million bushel yield across three states and expect Duluth to handle about a third of it.
The first session of the Indian school teachers institute met at the capitol at 2 p.m. with fair attendance and expected larger turnout. M. J. Costello delivered the welcome address and brief responses were offered by institute members.
In Vicksburg, Michigan, L W Brainard shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. Mrs Brainard had recently started divorce proceedings, which is cited as the alleged motive for the tragedy.
Mary J. Shirk widow of E. J. Shirk a wealthy Indiana banker dies in Peru at age sixty eight from a complication of diseases. Her fortune is estimated between four and six million dollars in bank stock and Chicago realty.
Fire destroyed Works No. 1 of the United Salt company on the lake shore at East Madison avenue. Seven large wooden buildings were consumed, with a loss of 150000 dollars and 120000 dollars insured. The works will be rebuilt within 30 days.
The CuicaGo board of trade members voted to accept concessions offered by elevator men in settlement of the dispute with the general membership.
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