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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1893
Page
7
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative that cleanses the system, relieves headaches and fevers, and improves health by acting on the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims medical approval and widespread satisfaction and notes sale in 50c and 1 bottle sizes from the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
BurraLo August 21. Half a dozen European emigrants from cholera infected districts entered the United States at Suspension Bridge. Dr Ring of the Marine Hospital Service was overwhelmed as two trains from Canada arrived. While examining one train the conductor released the other and the immigrants escaped. Dr Ring went to Buffalo and swore out a warrant for the conductor’s arrest for violating immigration laws.
A freight crew foiled an attempt to wreck the Erie express west of Enix Pennsylvania on a five mile curve. Officers Higgins and Watson pursued the attackers. Watson was shot in the chest but survived while Higgins captured the other wrecker after a fierce confrontation. The suspect carried a burglar’s kit.
In Bridgeport Ohio on August 21 two young girls daughters of James Ackerman a dairyman were killed as a threshing engine ran down a steep grade and crushed a crowd of children four others of about the same age were badly hurt.
An advertising fragment traces Castoria’s appeal from infancy to motherhood. It notes baby sickness and crying, childhood use, and later adult trust, culminating with the product passing to children as Castor. The cadence resembles a period-era sales jingle.
In Queens suicide era turmoil a mob attacked Meyers saloon on Knickerbocker Avenue assaulting and looting the premises. Police struggled to keep the line as carpentry, glass, and living quarters were damaged. crowd dispersed after hours of violence. In St Paul a bank robbery suspect Meggs held with $780 found on him. Pinkerton and local detectives pursue Harvey and Fleury tied to the St Paul bank job.
Secretary Carlisle demands 286 718 16 for rental and bonus of the Pribyloff islands after Attorney General Olney opinion, despite prior reductions by the former administration. The lessees had been restricted by U S limits on seals since the arbitration questions.
A severe thunderstorm with hail swept Coxato Minnesota in the afternoon. The hail caused little grain damage since the crop is fully harvested.
Fire in Williamsburg New York destroyed 16 houses. The pope elevated Idaho vicarage to a bishopric. Banks in River Falls and Ellsworth Wisconsin resume after suspensions. Officer James Gavin of St Paul found asleep on his boat and discharged. Cholera declared stamped out in New York harbor. Secretary Carlisle seeks resignation of El Paso customs collector J Webb Flanagan. English cyclist Ernest Osmond set safety record 2 miles in 4 minutes 24 25 seconds. Ware named deputy U S marshal by Donahamer. Josef celebrated at world fair grounds by Austrians with large attendance. John W Casilear died at 82. Emperor’s 88th birthday observed. In Denver Frank Barton fatally shot by Officer McPhee. Second baldheaded pension case uncovered in Washington with Congressman Tarsney reporting Captain Pollock paid 20 dollars monthly for hearing loss and 2 dollars more for hair loss.
Stockholders of the National German American bank meet in St Paul and back reopening with a plan of reorganization. They forward resolutions to Comptroller Eckles and await Washington's report before continuing. President Lackey cites assets 4.85 million and liabilities 2.59 million. capital to be cut from 2 million to 1 million.
John Cudahy the board of trade operator proposes to pay creditors 1 300 000 instead of 800 000 after a failed attempt to corner the pork market. His brothers Michael Edward and Abbery Johar agree to funds totaling 410 000 yearly in ten 100 000 installments to meet claims in addition to amounts already offered by John.
A newspaper in the state promotes a liberal offer priced at one dollar inviting readers to send their name to receive the Huronite on these terms.
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