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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1892
Page
5
The President delivers his last annual address to Congress confirming continued tariff stance. A stenographer records the remarks while United States Treasurer Nebecker submits his annual report highlighting key figures.
Washington reports President Harrison writes his final message by dictation to a stenographer due to fatigue from handwriting. He notes previous plans to self write but says his thoughts flow best when he writes himself, despite exhaustion and Mrs. Harrison's illness. He defends his tariff stance amid questions from reporters.
The treasurer E H Nebecker reports the year ended June 30 1892 shows net ordinary revenues of 354 987 734 and expenditures of 345 282 043 with a surplus of 9 914 453. Working cash balances began 207 110 457 and ended 165 718 118 with gold portions 119 900 000 and 114 500 000. Total money stock reached 3 243 344 019 up 150 000 000. effective stock 1 053 038 745 up 70 000 000. Gold production exceeded consumption by nearly 17 000 000 and paper currency reached 376 726 588, the largest annual issue.
INDIANAPOLIS Nov 9 The state law protecting copyrighted labels was found defective. Joseph M Ryder was tried before Judge Cox for using an imitation Cigarmakers union label and was acquitted.
A partial news snippet reports a possible half million dollar loss at a Detroit area Peninsular Car Company works in the afternoon. The item hints at royal connections and a possible elopement involving a grand duke and his intended bride, with dependence on an imperial uncle for support.
A Berlin dispatch reports Germany will require all emigration agents to obtain licenses and submit their books for inspection. The bill also tightens other regulations to make emigration more difficult and regulate the process.
The article notes a force of the United been divided into two parts for the coinage work at the fair. Coins donated by a congress are expected to total about 800,000. The mint has begun preparations for minting the world’s coins, with delivery anticipated during the event.
Midnight blazeLevel wreckage consumes the East Side brew ery plant of Godfrey Jeckenstein. The largest brewery in Southern Minnesota, the plant suffered 30 000 to 40 000 in losses. Building and machinery total losses with grain inside. Cause of the fire unknown.
Prorta Illinois reports the worst sleet storm in memory paralyzing electric streetcar systems and causing severe accidents including a man named Thompson who slipped injuring an arm. Streets are impassable as the storm advances with hazardous conditions throughout the area.
A woman named Magnes killed Sampson and gravely wounded his wife at the Plant ers House in Ransom, Ills, amid a personal crisis. Sampson died, his wife died soon after, jealousy linked to May Si 38 as a former mistress. The report also notes a harbor meeting preliminaries for the Western Associated Press and an insanity inquest in Cleveland involving Josephine M. Fields.
Ex Secretary Blaine suffered a severe night attack with doctors summoned before dawn. An intimate friend said Blaine would never be well again and that the sight of him instilled fear, while Dr Johnstone and Dr Hyatt rallied him briefly. Information from Blaine's residence was scarce and noncommittal.
Washington November 28 Dr Scott the president's nonagenarian father in law lies ill at the White House. He suffered a sinking spell in the night but rallied somewhat by noon and was reported a little better though no real progress toward recovery was noted.
Destructive floods sweep Costa Rica with massive landslides near Pascura damaging homes and plantations. Coffee crops suffer as labor and commerce stall, politics grow feverish and a revolution fears to loom amid widespread ruin.
The plan drafts a national minting unit under six point eight zero eight five grams, with withdrawal of inferior gold pieces within five years. Private individuals may coin for a fee, gold notes issued against held gold, and silver coinage at twenty to one but private silver coinage not allowed. Committee splits include five bi metalists, six mono metalists, one doubtful. Rothschild proposals likely to be accepted and referred to governments with changes by Levi and others.
George Southard, a Juni per county farmer, died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while the sect he followed claimed faith would ward off harm. He reportedly suffered intensely and died raving. In Madison Illinois Central seeks real estate options for a northward line toward Lake Superior, possibly via Waunakee and Baraboo. In Washington officials monitor Brussels monetary talks as England resists a binding agreement.
New York reports Alexander H. Wyatt, renowned landscape painter, died at 2 a.m. in his Twenty third Street apartment. He was 56, leaving a widow and a 10 year old son.
Patrick F. Finn, proprietor of the Farmers Exchange grocery, arrested last week for big army has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced by Judge Reid.
Fragmentary report notes President Carnot considering a cabinet prolongation and a message to explain the situation. Reports claim Sheriaulhan proclaims sovereignty in Afghanistan and Strassburg officials face defalcation charges. A separate entry mentions a fatal domestic shooting in Kentucky and a fatal residence fire near Milan, Tennessee. An inquiry questions trade policies tied to the McKinley bill and British imports.
In Wyoming talks are set with Shoshone and Arapaho leaders regarding provisions of the act of July 18, 1832. Delegates include Decius S. Wade of Helena and John W. Meldrum of Wyoming with Napoleon A. eyenne. Possible dates in May discussed.
Government reports show spring wheat under thirteen bushels per acre while fall wheat averages over twenty one bushels per acre. Barley yields run below average, and a boxing bout in San Francisco features Bob Dobbs of Denver and Jim Barron of Australia. Barron wins by KO in the second round.
Dun's Trade Review reports strong trade across the United States with Boston and Milwaukee showing high activity and easy money at favorable rates. Chicago and Minneapolis St Paul exhibit satisfactory to improving conditions, with large lumber and flour outputs. Cotton activity remains high in speculation while wheat and corn/oats are steady. National business failures total 209 for the week, down from recent weeks.
A Calcutta dispatch to the Times reports Afseul ae, ruler of Chitr, and his youngest brother have been killed by Sher Afzael Haen, a brother of the late ruler. It is also stated that the emir of Afghanistan backs the usurper.
Brief mentions Leo Tolstoi settling his fortune with wife and children. Wisconsin state treasury cases delayed beyond January 10. Edward Daniel Boler, longtime Mt. Lebanon Shakers head, dies at age 90.
Default on a mortgage dated April 15 1887 by George E B Fuller and Julia B Fuller triggers foreclosure. The sale of the southwest quarter section 11 township 110 north range 60 west occurs January 14 1893 at 2 pm at the Haron South Dakota courthouse front door. Assignee is Ormsby with attorney Rauru H. Cosuy.
Multiple notices from the U S Land Office at Huron Dakota announce final proofs. Joseph Rosa under H E No 11217 and Frank C Ward timber culture filings list witnesses and dates for December 30 1892 and December 17 1922 respectively. Registrars James McDowell and James McDowart oversee the proceedings.
In Beadle county South Dakota the County Court at Huron notices Ada E Barr petitioning for letters of administration for Samuel L Barr who died intestate about November 10 1892. The hearing is set for December 10 1892 at 10 o clock am before Judge Joan Wood at the County Court office in Huron. Dated November 11 1892.
Nora E Hill for Nor Leiber files timber land claim in South Dakota on December 99 1903 for section 22 township 112 range with observers William Marley Earl Crouch O A Parke James Marley of Haron South Dakota.
Notice is given that publication of a legal action has begun in Lake County Dakota. The case involves Rames Crouch and E F M Hart Teaber of Hu and others. All parties are required to appear and respond as directed by the court.
Complaint entered by John W. Grover against Ernest C. M. Warren for failure to comply with timber trespass law under Timber C Entry No. 976 Huron Series dated January 1891 on the northwest quarter township 110 range 64 South Dakota. Contestant lawsuit seeks cancellation. Respondent must appear December 1892 at 10 a.m. to furnish testimony. O. W. Grover.
Public notice from the Land Office Huron on Nov 16 1892 concerns Carlton N Walker versus Joseph F Chestnut Beadle County South Dakota. Contest seeks cancellation alleging failure to plant cultivate or maintain five acres of trees since entry. Parties are ordered to appear Dec 26 1892 at 10 a.m. to respond and provide testimony.
Default on a mortgage dated May 12 1887 recorded in Beadle County South Dakota. W. Meeks and Stan Snes assignment of Trust Estates pledged property in southwest quarter section 59 township 109 range 59. Amount due 39.54 with interest and costs. foreclosure by sale at court house front door in Huron. January 7, 1890. Attorneys noted.
Foreclosure of a mortgage on the southwest quarter of section 1 township 112 range 68 Beadle County South Dakota. The sale to be held at the front door of the courthouse in Huron on January 7, 1283 at 10 o clock for the amount due 273.75 principal 13.75 interest and 10 attorney fees. Mortgagee attorney Atty Langley announces sale.
First publication through December shows a mortgage on Beadle county land from George W Shoemaker and wife Tasey to Toeie of Minnesota dated July 1 1887, assigned to Clark then Charles N. Clark, probate administrator, and later to John J Boas. Amount due $802.56 plus taxes and interest totals $844.10. Public sale planned with power of sale under mortgage terms.
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