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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
5
In Springfield Ohio Aug 20 free silver factions claim a delegate majority based on county results while Brice supporters dispute the tally. If the free silver side wins organization Kilbourne of Columbus could be their gubernatorial nominee.
The Times-Herald reports 38 committee members polled on campaign length. Republicans 14 for short, 4 against, 1 noncommittal. Democrats 10 for short, 6 against, 4 noncommittal. Results suggest parties will back short presidential campaigns barring free silver influence.
A party of Wisconsin lumbermen led by Walter Alexander of Alexander Stewart Lumber Co arrives in Seattle to study Washington timber areas for potential large investments. They will spend two to three weeks here with woodsmen who have been surveying tracts for six months.
The Times dispatch from Havana reports continuing sickness among Spanish troops in Cuba. Six officers from a Guadalajara battalion at Mayor, Santiago de Cuba, died in a few days. Volunteers show little enthusiasm, paid 30 gold dollars monthly. Provinces agree the country worsens daily and advances to pay plantation laborers prove unavailable.
The Dispatch reports Senator Davis is a full candidate for the Republican nomination for the presidency. The announcement comes in an interview with Captain H A Castle, longtime Davis associate with authority to speak for him.
Mexico on August 20 reports Cuban revolutionary agents enlist retired Mexican army officers and announce several veterans have sailed to the war. Central American advices echo the zeal, with men volunteering for Cuban service.
Hodson Wisconsin August 20 Harry L North of this city has bought half interest in the Steven grain elevators held by Charles F Freeman of Milwaukee. The elevators are located at River Falls Ellsworth Roberts Hammond Rusk Elk Mound and Augusta along the Omaha road.
Washington August 20. Secretary Morton announces the classified civil service will extend to virtually the entire staff of the agricultural department in a formal circular.
Charles Winkler, boatswain of the steamship Culmore, reports from Baltimore on the ragged half-starved Spanish soldiers in Cuba. He recalls a disordered fusilade near Baracoa and notes soldiers in blue jeans and white duck, often barefoot and lacking patriotism, with a $5 bribe possible for many.
The Brussels international parliamentary conference on peace arbitration adopted a resolution that permanent neutrality should be recognized by powers when a state proclaims it. It also authorized the conference president to check if governments will back creating an international court for peaceful dispute settlement. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene in Budapest.
One of the era’s largest pine deals is announced as John J. Rupp sells Knox Lumber Co a block of pine worth between 180000 and 200000 dollars. The timber lies east of Ely in Michigan’s northern region, covering townships 63 64 10 and 11. The sale secures pine supply for Knox’s Ely mill for years, rewarding Rupp’s earlier low-cost investment.
News from Queenstown reports a large passenger steamer run ashore on the coast near Ballycotton east of the harbor. The ship was said to be bound for this port from Liverpool or Southampton. coast guards found it floated and proceeding on its voyage. Identification of the vessel was not established.
A Michigan report says mine agents plan to pull the pumps and flood the shafts unless workers resume, with one agent predicting the mines could be shut down within a week. The notice comes as tensions rise in Ishpeming and Detroit dispatches relay the crisis.
Governor Mac Intyre asks Cripple Creek for official information on an advertised bull fight. Humane Society secretary Thompson reports Colorado Springs agents say managers promise no cruelty to bulls. They claim darts will be wax painted, not steel.
PirrsspurG August 19 The 30th annual reunion of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opened with about 3000 visitors including 1000 members. Morning sightseeing gave way to an afternoon Bijou theatre meeting where addresses were delivered by Mayor McKenna of Pittsburgh and Mayor Kennedy of Allegheny.
Grand Army of the Republic veterans from North Dakota will attend the Louisville encampment with 500 wheat buttonhole bouquets and wheat canes. They also bring a large wheat basket to be carried on a wagon in front of North Dakota delegates during the parade.
In Plattsburgh New York on August 19 the Catholic summer school sessions ended with lectures by Fathers Doonan of Boston and Sullivan of St Albans. Attendance topped 1500, the largest in the school's history.
Describes thousands affected by warm weather with weakness and insomnia. Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restores appetite, strengthens organs, and purifies blood to improve health and energy.
A small pleasure boat carrying nine people capsized near Greys Creek Isle of Wight bay in Ocean City Maryland. Seven people died including William Storr Philadelphia and his wife Laura and their daughters Ida and May, Myrtle Stevens Shelbyville, and Lina Hall and her sister Lulu. Two other women survived with two other young ladies rescued by a fisherman. The craft capsized within 200 yards of shore in seven feet of water during a fishing party from Frankford and Selbyville.
A fierce storm swept Chickamauga National Park with a gale heavy rain and a furious hailstorm. Hundreds of large trees were torn up and visitors in the park suffered as they sought shelter and returned to town.
A Times Herald report from Spokane notes fires spreading through Stevens county Washington Ke ti nia and Shoshone counties Idaho and into British Columbia. Trail Creek mining town Rosslind faces looming danger while Three Forks in Slocan county is burned out and residents flee to Kaslo and Slocan.
A fire at the Pat ent Steel Whip company in Springfield Ohio damaged stock and machinery in a three story building. A wall collapsed onto 12 men on a roof that then caved in. Ex Fire Chief King suffered three broken ribs and internal injuries while Firemen Borep Weir and Todd were burned and bruised but not seriously.
NEGAUNEE Mich Aug 20 Delegation from local business leaders pledged 125 for relief as merchants urged miners to accept terms and return to work, signaling the strike’s backbone to be broken and a near end to the stoppage.
Cuicano reports the brewers' pact to raise beer prices in Chicago needs four more signatures to cover all producers. The plan is expected to force at least 2,000 of the 7,000 licensed saloonkeepers in the city out of business.
Yankton South Dakota August 20 corn in the southern part of the state has been badly damaged by hot dry winds and weather. Not more than half a crop will be raised even under favorable conditions. Some bottom land fields are entirely dried up.
An Aug 20 report from Washburn Wisconsin says preliminary surveying for the Washburn Bayfield and Iron River project will begin next week if the special election result is favorable. If approved, work will start immediately.
Governor Altgeld issues proclamation for a Cook County special election on Tuesday Nov 5 to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Blank. The vote will determine the successor to the late Superior court seat.
Indian Agent Teter reports to the commissioner that some Bannocks intend to travel to Jackson Hole for hunting after haying, claiming it necessary to avoid starvation. He urges keeping them on the reservation, proposing contracts for a big ditch to provide employment and food until water reaches the reserve, and asks for guidance on increased rations.
General S. B. Maxey died at noon in Eureka Springs Arkansas after a long career in public service. Born March 31 1825 in Todd County Kentucky he attended West Point with General Grant and served in the Mexican War and Civil War rising to major general. He moved to Texas in 1853 held the Eight Judicial District's state attorney from 1858 to 1860 then served as state senator and later led the Ninth Texas infantry before resuming law practice. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1885 and re elected in 1881, known for bold defense of his people's rights.
Omaha August 17 The supreme court has set to hear the Omaha municipal muddle on warrant with each side allowed to present by August 22. A decision is expected before month end. In the interim city life remains quiet.
MILWACKER August 17 Joe Patchen broke the record on Wisconsin tracks by going a mule in 2 04 4. He failed to lower John R Gentry's stallion record of 2 03 34.
The South Dakota Supreme Court sustains Regent Shannon, ruling the governor lacks removal power. Judges Carson and Kellam deny absolute removal authority in public examiner law, and Fuller dissents. The decision voids earlier removals from territorial days, likely prompting resignations by affected regents. Hale case also settled with no removal order issued.
The Colorado Humane society urged Governor McIntyre to issue a proclamation banning the Mexican bull fight planned for September 24 at Gillett Cripple Creek district. Officials fear the governor may use troops to stop the exhibition if necessary.
At the Yankton Indian agency Agent Smith distributed $20 gold pieces as souvenirs of the treaty signing ceding lands to the United States. This payment marks the tribe's last for 20 years, with $500,000 due later. the tribe becomes full citizens.
In the December issue The Simpletons by Thomas Hardy will begin and run through November 1895. Other features include Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte, a profusely illustrated Charleston and the Carolinas paper, Northern Africa notes with four Harper's illustrations, Julian Ralph on Chinese life, and the first chapters of a Three Part Novel by Richard Harding Davis. Complete short stories by popular writers continue, volumes begin with June and December numbers, and cloth cases for binding are offered.
Harper's periodicals per year include Harper's Magazine and Harper's Weekly. Free to all subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico with address to Harper & Brothers N.
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