17 Aug 1893
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1893
Page
1
Senator Voorhees reports favorably on extending national bank circulation via a government deposit guarantee. A Hunton bill would tax deposits to indemnify the US, while debates on silver and Montanan seats continue. The Montana case and related appointments shape the session as talks on finance and bank credit proceed.
The finance committee by a near unanimous vote decided to report favorably Voorhees bill enabling national banks to issue circulating notes at par value of government bonds and deposits to secure circulation. The panel planned daily sessions starting soon in Washington.
Fragmentary note describes an ant discovery at a location in the United States with references to square miles, bituminous material, and a property linked to a Mr C F Z, an engineer in the city, plus a Colombian government mention.
Cuicano reports a meeting of general managers of Western railroads set for August 17 to discuss the advisability of cutting costs and streamlining economic changes amid ongoing industry pressures. The session aims to determine how to address widespread mill and transport challenges affecting the West.
A Paris arbitration ruling sets a May 1 to July close season for pelagic sealing in the North Pacific and Behring Sea, with a 60 mile protection zone around islands. Pelagic sealing outside the zone is allowed Aug 1 to May 1, and firearms are banned. American arbitrators hail the terms as nearing an end to pelagic sealing.
Cable from Paris confirms arbitration ruling on Behring Sea jurisdiction. It states the tribunal grants exclusive US rights over Behring Sea and seal fisheries prior to Alaska cession, but notes Britain never conceded such rights to Russia and that the 1820 and 1867 treaties do not transfer exclusive jurisdiction.
On the Gaelic arriving in the morning were James H. Blount American minister to Hawaii and Yang the new Chinese minister to the United States. Ex minister to Japan Frank L. Coombs also aboard.
Detectives trace actions to a bank scene with two youths seen signaling, while others describe their robbery timing and gem theft. One detective spots teller Galy at First National, as photographs of noted thieves are reviewed amid a Minneapolis security bank sighting.
Government officials in Minnesota announce extended field trials for testers in August. Commissioner Rucker notes cooperation from exhibitors and the national committee on awards considers going ahead with the program.
A distressed Swany Ferry man has begun convalescing after a swamp fever attack. Subsequent reports indicate the illness was swamp fever and the community believes the danger has passed for now.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a race at Mansfield Junction with a rider pulling ahead by a substantial distance but lacks clear names, figures, or context. Further readable details are required to produce a precise card.
A fragment reports a quiet strike ending with Absent purges removed and Tadeo silent amidst the controversy. No clear dates or locations are provided.
The state board of charities admitted a limited investigation into Beloit industrial issues, acknowledging the inquiry as a consultative process rather than a full audit. Officials emphasize that details remain incomplete and on record.
New York August 16 news reports that Thomas F. Oakes H C Payne Henry C Rouse are named by Judge Lacombe as receivers for the Northern Pacific Railroad and related properties held by Farmers Loan and Trust. The Post notes similar actions may be taken in the American Telegraph Company case.
A national ball and banquet is planned for August 16 at the Natatorium and Vienna cafe on the Midway Plaisance. The event aims to showcase every nationality and tribe within the White City gates with over 700 signers, featuring an American woman leader and an ethnically diverse procession.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate religious riots with around 500 Mohammeds killed or injured amid chaos. Early reports show multiple deaths and hospitalizations as authorities assess the unrest.
In Lexann Kentucky on August 16 a fire swept through a stable owned by John D. Beighton. The blaze killed two well bred horses and left a third severely burned. June Mont 2 14 J and John Turner were in the building with others but were saved.
Milwaukee August 16. The petition of Mrs Martha Mitchell widow of the late Mitchell for an order naming John L Mitchell to show reason as trustee of the will has been filed with the probate court by Samuel Howard attorney for the petitioner.
Aug 16 local report from Minnesota describes Mayor H. A. Young shot by his brother's son after secret possession of a revolver. The incident occurred at 2 p.m. authorities investigate motive and details.
Iowatonna Minnesota reports the new music hall funded by George A. Pillsbury to Pillsbury academy is nearly finished and will be ready for occupancy when school resumes in September.
Four men broke into a saloon in Spanke Minnesota on August 15 stealing a small amount of liquor. They also damaged ten way freight cars on the Cag Han and St Paul road contents unknown.
Fragmentary note mentions a bicycle race near a national park. Details on organizers dates or participants are unreadable, but the event appears tied to a park area and sport activity.
The queen enjoys better health after a brief illness. A royal yacht will proceed to Oath House in time for dinner.
Fires rage along the South Shore east of West Superior Wisconsin with heavy timber loss feared. Bruce Crossing suffered near total destruction and a lumberman family is missing presumed dead. Special trains dispatched to aid residents and protect property.
Dan Creedon of Australia, middleweight champion of the colonies, defeated Alex Greggains of San Francisco for a $6000 purse in 15 rounds at the Columbia Athletic Club arena in Rosy Indiana. Creedon led throughout as about six thousand spectators watched. Creedon appeared at 1 o'clock and secured the victory in the final round.
A special interior department agent reports 14 Cherokee allotments on the strip near county seats were fraudulently made on land with no improvements. The allotments will be canceled and replaced, delaying the opening proclamation.
The Salisbury Mill and Elevator Company reported total losses of 40000 dollars with 24000 dollars covered by insurance. Officials said the property will be rebuilt at once.
News in brief reports a yellow fever outbreak in Ampala Hemies and the First National Bank of Attica Illinois closing for currency shortages with deposits to be paid. It notes deaths, post office discontinuations in Woodhull North Dakota and Theodore Walworth County, plus wage cuts at Owosso Michigan casket works and potential strikes among workers.
Fire erupted at 3 a.m. destroying the Coatsworth elevator with 12 000 000 bushels capacity valued at three quarters of a million dollars. Several frame buildings and a Kellogg elevator and lumber yard suffered smaller blazes. Total loss about 800 000 dollars, largely insured.
A private dispatch from St Charles reports the Bank of St Charles suspended August 4 and examined as solvent by the state bank examiner. A committee of depositors agreed to hold deposits until December 1. The bank will resume business Monday August 21.
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