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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
4
The excerpt notes that his influence is limited to one of 681 possible votes and may harm what it supports. It praises Mr. Gerner as powerful when principled, yet warns that a convention would expose him as wrong and insincere, diminishing his impact.
Delegates at Yankton show weighted party balance with 681 total delegates including 230 G A R representation and about 100 west of the Missouri. The Hills favor Capt Lucas for congress, boosting Black Hills mining interests and shaping nomination prospects.
The piece argues that good men from all parties urge the office to seek the right person rather than the person seeking the office. It frames public service as guided by merit and virtue, urging aspirants to embody fitness for duty.
James A. Johnson and his brother visited an irrigated farm three miles north of Huron last week. About twenty acres are irrigated this year, yet the yield promises to surpass most non irrigated quarter sections in the region this season.
A careful reading of editorials shows only two or three Republican papers oppose renomination. Democratic and populist papers mostly voice opposition. As the state convention nears, the governor’s popularity continues to rise.
Pickler and Lucas stand firm in Washington, staying at their posts. The editorial lauds their posts as solid and the hammer of principle ready to drive back any nail heads that cast shadows on their loyalty.
In Black Hills papers, efforts aim to secure Lucas as the party’s candidate. They argue a Washington advocate is needed to handle mining dispute cases before the interior department and to “straighten out tangles.” The piece identifiers Lucas as their man.
The Usual Good Sense notes the campaign winding down as Republican conventions nominate a ticket to be ratified in November. Many offices have multiple aspirants but law of politics will leave some disappointed as only one man can hold each office.
Another Huron fair daughter is set to wed soon raising local talk among residents. The marriage prospects appear to be growing more serious as Mrs. G. W. Hutchinson returns home after visiting her brother R. S. Person, editor of the Howard Press.
Reports from Pretoria indicate a rising Kaffir rebellion with attacks on Boer farms along the Lataba river. Boers retreating with belongings while the Kaffirs burn homesteads, kill women and children, loot mail and passenger coaches, and barricade roads as the government rushes reinforcements for a planned daytime advance.
Chairman Heathcot of the Pullman strike committee presented wage data showing a 60 percent cut over two years. Miss Jennie Curtis testified on debt forced on her wages and harsh conditions for workers. Workers described drastic pay drops from 1893 levels, with many earning under a dollar daily, and unions alleging coercive loyalty demands. The hearing adjourned after Combes described specific reductions and personal hardship.
A Formosa governor initiates a rewards schedule for Chinese actors who capture or destroy Japanese ships or kill or seize Japanese soldiers or sailors. Rewards range from 100 taels for a private’s head to 6,000 taels for destroying a large warship, with 200 taels for an officer’s head.
Berlin reports China aims to borrow fifty million dollars for war needs. A Berlin bankers syndicate, including leading figures, met to discuss terms to be arranged through a London banker. The loan amount has reportedly doubled in recent days.
About two hundred union miners led by District President McLaughlin converged on the Black Diamond coal mine in Springfield to intimidate workers. Operators requested deputies who arrived and prevented a riot, allowing the workers to leave safely.
Government tax receipts in Cincinnati totaled 425000 dollars with more than 334000 dollars from the city. Over 90000 dollars came from Louisville. There are 1600000 gallons of whisky remaining in bond in the district and all will be taken out before the new bill becomes law.
A westbound passenger train entering Trenton yards on August 18 ran over a misaligned switch and struck a dining car. Five occupants were injured and two were fatally hurt in the crash raising questions about yard switch safety.
Congressman J B McCreary declares for the United States senate promising to run as Blackburn seeks re election and Governor Brown also files as a candidate in Kentucky Aug 18 in Lexington Dems hear the bid.
Dr. John A. Seaton, a well known Fort Wayne specialist and former soldier, and a Pythian Knight, was found dead in his bed from heart disease on August 18. The death was unexpected.
London reporters note A. A. Zimmerman, the champion bicyclist, won a five mile professional race at Gosforth. Wheeler finished second and Banker took third.
The state department orders Salvadorian refugees off the Bennington near San Francisco to remain beyond the 3 mile limit until extradition papers arrive. When filed, papers go to the U S marshal and the refugees, led by Ezeta staff, will be brought to court.
In the Florencia district near Oaxaca the Anita mine erupts into violence after John Merritt, the American superintendent, discharged several Mexican miners. Merritt and three Mexican workers are killed as clashes involve about 50 miners.
An elevator of 250000 bushels capacity will be erected in Winona Minnesota for the Winona Mill company by the Barnett & Record company of Minneapolis. Construction starts at once and must be completed in time to handle this year's crop.
PHILLIPS WIS August 18 The Prentice Tanning company fire in the bark at Prentice has reached Phillips with a plea for help. A steamer from Chippewa Falls intended to fight fires in the slab docks is being loaded onto a flatcar and dispatched immediately.
At 1 30 a m two burglars entered the residence of George Daniels a prominent shoe merchant in WebssTer City Iowa and demanded silence while ransacking the home They took two watches and 25 dollars in cash before fleeing the scene.
In Laramie Wyoming on August 18 the dining room staff at the Union Pacific hotel walked out over a uniform rule issued by Manager Markel. Replacement workers arrived from Kansas City to fill the openings.
A wool merchandising firm holds nearly 1,000,000 pounds of wool in their warehouse here and plans shipments to the United States once the tariff bill takes effect. The current and previous year’s Canadian wool clip is largely stored in country warehouses.
Japanese diplomat S. Kurino, newly appointed minister plenipotentiary, arrives in San Francisco en route to Washington and discusses the war up to that point. He contends Japan holds superior training and fighting facilities, criticizes Chinese naval control, and emphasizes Japan’s aim to preserve East Asia’s peace and balance of power.
The Ex aminer's special from Shirei-Gen Corea describes a five hour assault at Song Hwan, Japanese forces capturing fortifications. Chinese losses exceed 1,000 with about 70 Japanese fatalities. The report notes brutal tactics including stink pots and barbaric punishments used by both sides.
Denver time Aug 14 a Washington Denver relay race finished 37 hours 23 minutes before schedule. George L McCarthy rode the last leg from Sand Creek to Denver covering 53g miles in 14 minutes crossing many railroad tracks in the dark.
Importers in San Francisco complain the tariff bill treats coconut oil as duty free while copra the raw material carries a 30 percent duty. They warn the discrepancy could raise costs for manufacturers and affect prices. The issue stems from the proposed law as of August 21.
On August 18 in Louisville Kentucky a record tax take on bonded whisky topped $500000, believed to be the largest one day receipts at any office on record for Kentucky whiskey.
Sayres of the house committee on appropriations released a statement showing overall federal spending for the current congress is reduced compared with the last session. Excluding the river and harbor bill, the reduction totals 11,373,180 dollars, with a broader comparison indicating 0.309 million dollars more saved.
Victoria B C August 02 The steamer Empress of Japan arrives with news of the capture by Japan of Li Hung Changs favorite dispatch boat the Bang Yang. Reports also state two first class Japanese cruisers sunk by Chinese warship Chen Yued under Admiral Liu Panzeng. The Kow Shing incident blamed on pirates. Corea proposes severing ties with China.
Lake Managers association resolves restoration of eastbound tariffs for Lake Michigan and Lake Superior from April 12, 1894, and maintains Minneapolis to New York rates at 221 cents per 1200 pounds. Likely to settle ongoing tariff disputes among lake lines.
In Philadelphia District Assembly No 1 of the Knights of Labor a meeting last night turned violent as General Master Workman James R Sovereign faced anti Sovereign factions. Officials including General Secretary Hayes and T B McGuire attended as the session grew stormy. Sovereign reportedly called in a policeman to clear the hall but the ejecting claim is disputed.
Sioux City Athletic Club reports Corbett accepts a $25 000 purse to fight Peter Jackson in Sioux City. Brady confirms offer to Jackson in New York and training expenses are guaranteed. Club members expect no interference and anticipate the bout here.
Transfer of all outstanding minority interests of the Siskiwit Lumber company to Merrill & Ring Lumber company of Duluth gives the latter complete control. Price paid is said to be nearly $200,000 cash. The Siskiwit pine timber lies entirely in Northern Wisconsin.
The Japan legation reports Japan will issue a domestic loan of 50 million dollars. The telegram notes a strong patriotic response and widespread subscription across the country to the government proposal.
Buzzards Bay Massachusetts August 21 President Cleveland's health continues to improve and is expected to allow his return to Washington by Tuesday. No definite action has yet been taken on the tariff bill.
Dr. Hewitt, secretary of the state board of health, inspected cattle at the state hospital in Rochester. The herd bull was killed due to illness. No evidences of tuberculosis were found.
The Commercial and Saving Bank of Lupineton has suspended business by order of President Antoine E. Cartier. The institution has been in precarious condition for some time, and officers will not disclose further details about its status.
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