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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
7
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers without weakening organs. It claims medical approval and wide satisfaction and notes sales in 50 cent and one dollar bottles from California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Washington Aug 14 The Democratic house managers plan to finish all business today with a special order from the rules committee. They seek to pass the tariff bill first, then the senate amendments and related measures on sugar coal iron ore and barbed wire. Republicans rejected the terms proposed for debate.
H V Jones, commercial editor of The Journal, after an extensive Northwest tour, estimates the spring wheat crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas at 125000000 bushels, with 50000000 for Minnesota, 50000000 for North Dakota, and 25000000 for South Dakota amid drought. Last year the trio yielded about 120 million.
CubcaGeo Aug. 14. Gates of the Pullman company plant at Pullman were besieged by striking workers seeking jobs. By noon 1,788 men were on hand and ready to work. Returnees include 200 Swedes, skilled workers, and the plant plans to restore all old positions until full staffing of about 2,000 is reached.
A Canadian government move to seize American boats on the Mackenzie river draws concern abroad. A letter from Fort Hope cites seven ships wintering about 150 miles from Peel’s River post and killing 110 whales last fall, with Ottawa claiming the catches occurred in Canadian estuaries.
Wichita Kansas August 14 The Wichita National Bank the oldest banking institution in the Southwest has passed to the comptroller of the currency Their last report in July showed only 26000 in specie on hand and it is said the bank holds considerable bad paper.
In Burrao New York on August 14 two engines backing in fog collided. One man was fatally injured and three others were seriously hurt.
Cleveland on August 14 reported the death of Dr Julius Wolfenstein a noted eye ear and throat specialist who had gained prominence in the medical community and practiced in the city continued to be a respected figure in the field.
Thomas W. L. O'Hannan, a leading Little Rock merchant, was slain by an unknown Black man late at night. Robbery is reported as the motive for the murder.
The article reports the resignation of Peru Illinois mayor after a disgraceful debauch. Investigation shows iron ore mined cheaply in Michigan districts. Simon Ensign escapes from Moro prison Cuba and returns to Indiana. Representative Houk proposes penalties for forging military commissions. Field Museum urged to secure cyclorama for Chicago day. Rail yardmen seek national union growth. Washington Denver relay bike race completes 2035 miles in 6 days 10 hours 37 minutes, 37 hours 23 minutes faster than schedule.
Shanghai August 14 Japanese squadron of 26 vessels attacked Wei-Hai-Wei with likely only some men-of-war present. The forts repelled the assault with little damage reported as the fleet then moved to Port Arthur to attack that evening with minimal damage noted.
A Shanghai dispatch to The Times relays an official Chinese report claiming only 25 shots were exchanged between Japanese warships and Wei-Hai-Wei forts. The report notes one Japanese ship was hit three times and another was damaged.
Berlin dispatch reports the cruiser Irene formerly commanded by Prince Henry of Prussia may be sent to reinforce the German Asiatic squadron. The London based news notes the potential redeployment as part of ongoing naval operations.
The senate met in executive session at 12:20 to vote on the Chinese treaty with no debate. The confirmation passed 47 to 20.
Milwaukee August 14 Dr A O B Wingate secretary of the Wisconsin board of health issues a directive to surrounding counties to watch for smallpox suspects seeking to leave Milwaukee Local depots are guarded by medical inspectors who screen all outgoing passengers and baggage.
Wheat prices fall for No 2 spring and No 2 Northern trading around 6c with September 5374. Corn and barley decline with No 3 corn at 56c and No 2 barley at 24c to 25c. Oats soften with No 1 white at 32% and No 3 white around 24c.
On August 13 1894 at Dutuin wheat bids listed cash and futures. No 1 hard and No 1 Northern show August values around 58 to 60 cents and September 56 to 57 cents, with No 2 Northern at 55 to 54 cents and No 3 at 50 cents. some lots marked rejected or to arrive.
From Minneapolis dated August 13 1894 the wheat market shows August at 56 44 cents with openings at 55 and 54 14 cents and a close around 54 44. December trades at 56 with highs near 57 and lows around 55. Northern hard and old grain prices listed as No 1 and No 2 with small shifts in value.
Chicago market report shows cattle steady to slow with natives at 1 to 1.75 for cows and bulls and 3.54 to 2.60 for western steers. Hogs active with best grades firm and pigs around 4.40 to 4.90. Sheep and lambs steady. receipts Cattle 15,900 Hogs 35,000 Sheep 9,000.
ChicaGco reports closing commodity prices for August 13 1804 with wheat higher across August and December contracts corn mixed with cash and futures, lard pork and short ribs higher, and vat prices fluctuating. Key figures include wheat August 534q cents September 4 4c December 555c, corn cash 544c, August 14c September 4 4 514c October 532c, pork September 8 25 dollars January 13 70, lard September 7 42 dollars January 7 45, short ribs September 7 07 14 dollars January 7 00.
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