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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
7
Advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle family laxative that relieves various ailments by promoting internal cleanliness without weakening organs. It stresses purchasing only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product and notes physicians for actual diseases.
Nat Goodwin seeks divorce from Nella Goodwin. U S treasury reports 155000 lost in gold, leaving 104,834,699 in reserve. Russell Piano Chicago plant closed by sheriff over 29228 in judgments. Henry Ford dies in Philadelphia while seeking treatment. Pennsylvania Academy hires William Chase as instructor. Oklahoma suburb of Whiting, Indiana, targets arson for third time in two months. Vittorio Emanuel of Naples betrothed to Princess Helene of Montenegro. John Brough returns from a year around the world. Bert Clarage wins Chicago live bird championship. Choynski and McAuliffe set eight-round bout in San Francisco Aug 28. Turf men plan Cincinnati meeting Aug 14. Newsboy body found at Wells Minnesota. murder suspected. Japan Germany treaty approved by privy council. San Francisco Produce Exchange shifts grain futures to centals. Elizabeth McCoy dies in Kansas City at 77. Very Rev C H Gardner dies of pneumonia in Omaha.
The Republican National Convention in St Louis adopts a platform denouncing Democratic rule, pledging protectionist policy, a gold standard, and expansion of naval power. It endorses tariff reform, reciprocity, immigration controls, civil service, free ballot, arbitration, and homestead laws with a vision of national greatness and unity.
Chicago Aug. 24. The August month brings dire straits for Western lines with minimal passenger and freight activity. Grain-rate cuts from the Missouri river to Chicago have wiped out freight profits and passenger traffic barely covers coal costs. Officials warn of further rate demoralization as some pursue any business to justify tariff cuts.
Bradstreets notes general U S trade remains confined to staple lines with no growth in overall volume. Increases in orders are smaller and aimed at nearby needs. Collections tighten and mercantile discounts rise while credit is scrutinized. Drought harms South Carolina Louisiana Texas Mississippi Arkansas and drought woes slow Southern business. some Northwestern lumber mills shut down. woolen demand weak. Baltimore and Atlanta show improved activity. Chicago dry goods and footwear markets brighten. St Louis and St Paul see stronger hardware drugs demand.
Secretary Carlisle met with J P Morgan & Co officials including Mr Bacon and Mr Muhlman at the sub treasury and custom house. Officials say the discussions were routine and not of public significance.
Iowa lines managers agreed Friday to reduce packing house product rates from Iowa points to the Mississippi river. Des Moines to the river 7 cents per 100 pounds, Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa 4 cents, Marshalltown 5 cents. The cut equals about 2.44 cents per 100 pounds.
Cuiiaco Aug. 24. It is reported that the Northern Pacific plans to lower many grades to reduce operating costs. The road would be able to haul much larger train loads once grades are lightened.
Representatives of the Hong Kong and Shanghai chambers of commerce told Sir Nicholas R. O'Connor that they favor a tariff increase as China desired.
Cape Town dispatch reports the Transvaal government issuing new orders to arm the Boer burghers as the Aug 24 report reaches London via The Daily Mail.
Arizona Republicans at a late convention hear Tom Fitch, a noted free silver advocate, defend party loyalty and urge retention of free coinage in the face of a St Louis plank favoring gold. He recalls his long service to the cause and frames his stance as fidelity to Republican ideals and national progress.
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