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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
1
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo announces free distribution of 500 000 copies after reaching 680 000 sold at 1 50 each. The 1008 page medical library includes many illustrations and will be mailed post paid in manilla covers for 21 one cent stamps.
In Curiaco on December 4 the Cook County Democracy hall hosted a violent free-for-all. John Powers and Thomas Gahan clashed for the county central committee chair with Mike McDonald sparking the melee. Chairs, clubs and fists flew as the room was left smashed and doors locked.
Sioux Falls reports state officials have tallied the Taylor affair. Ex-treasurer turned over $100,000 cash after return. Appraisement places property of the ex-treasurer and ex-Governor Mellette at about $85,000, plus other creditors. Vinton note and mining bonds shrink the total shortage to $169,000.
A large gathering of representative colored citizens met at Lilac Street Methodist Episcopal church for memorial services to John Brown. Franklin Beam proposed a national movement to erect a monument at Harpers Ferry, which was unanimously carried. All addresses praised John Brown.
The state case against Pioneer Savings and Loan Company of Minneapolis upheld by the supreme court. Money in bank and undivided profits of the company are subject to taxation, affirming the lower court’s decision.
In St. Paul on December 4 Governor Clough refused to consider a pardon for Fritz Williams who killed Thomas and was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary about six months ago. A committee presented the case but the governor stated he would not grant clemency.
In London on December 4 reports say American William L. Winans watched the Alhambra ballet for a week and distributed 5500 dollars to performers. The premieres received 200 dollars each while adult women got 50 dollars and children 20 dollars apiece.
Wasuixetox Dec 4 The comptroller of the currency approved Swedish American National Bank of Minneapolis as reserve agent for Mankato National Bank of Mankato Minnesota and Bankers National Bank of Chicago as reserve agent for First National Bank of Huron South Dakota.
The prophetic conference on the pre-millennium theory of Christ's second coming begins this evening at the Fourth United Presbyterian church at Arch Street and Montgomery Avenue in Allegheny. Prominent ministers and Bible students from nearly all Evangelical denominations will attend.
In 1866 dispute over 26 000 acres pits St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway against Russell Sage trustee. United States circuit court of appeals upholds Minnesota district court ruling that Hastings and Dakota railroad held by Sage was dilatory, keeping concessions valid. Sage favored by about 280 000 dollars. costs total near 100 000.
New York December 4 The court of common pleas sustains a $2 500 verdict in favor of Mrs Kate Lawler against theatrical manager T H French for the death of her husband a stage hand at the American theater who was kicked by a horse in the play The Prodigal Daughter The court holds the keeper of a vicious animal responsible for injuries caused under such circumstances
Justice Harlan delivers Supreme Court opinion on Benjamin Healy dispute over railroad land grants under desert land laws. Court holds timber culture act did not repeal $2.60 price and that $2.50 is the correct charge per acre for entries.
In Wes fer Cirv Iowa on December 4 a leading Republican said Iowa will be a strictly prohibition state again. The issue has lingered in politics with prohibitionists eager to settle it. If the legislature reopens the question and votes for resubmission it would entrench prohibition in the state constitution and remove it from future politics.
Paris December 4. M Camilo Pelletan editor of La Justice and deputy from Aix division announces he'll raise a debate in the chamber on the virtual monopoly of the petroleum trade held by a few.
In Charleston on December 4 the United States circuit court sided with a Columbia club member in a case about importing and storing liquor in the club house for personal use. The judge ruled the seizure and confiscation illegal and ordered the liquor returned.
New York December 4 The housesmiths strike is practically settled with a common basis for agreement. Details remain to be decided, but progress was made at a conference between President Cornell and a committee of the housesmiths union.
Ashland Wisconsin December 4 report that Fayette Shaw tannery has bought the Penokee Lumber plant at Morse and will place a tannery in the old saw mill property. This adds to four tanneries operated by the anti-trust company in Northern Wisconsin.
Boston December 4. James I. Mulligan postmaster of New Brighton N Y named provisional chairman of a committee on appeal to rescind the edict forcing Catholics to sever ties with the Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance. He plans an address to Mgr Satolli to reopen the case and allow Catholic members to present their side. He asks Catholics nationwide to send names and addresses to join the petition to the papal delegate.
Charles Mc Carby, 25, farm hand, was arrested in Hodson New York for a brutal Thanksgiving Day attack on 70 year old Mrs. Caroline Proper in Galatinville Columbia County. He lifted her over a fence struck her broke her jaw fractured her right arm choked her until unconscious and outraged her clothes torn. Mrs Proper died Sunday night from the injuries. The case caused great excitement throughout the county as the victim was widely known.
The first applicant under the new rule to pass a fitness test for consular appointments appeared at the State Department. Werdner of Dayton Ohio submitted to the examination led by Assistant Secretary Rockhill and hopes to become United States consul at Grenoble France if successful.
William Brookfield Cornelius Bliss General Anson G McCook and other anti Platt leaders plan a meeting this week to decide on changes to Republican reorganization in New York City The date and place are not fixed yet Brookfield says he will bring together all Republicans who believe reform is necessary
E. A Sturgis, a prominent federal contractor at Fort Mead, was found dead in a dive doorway. Inmates say he was thrown out drunk. police report he received knockout drops. A large amount of cash disappeared. Five suspects have been arrested.
Boston wool merchants believe the opening of the New York wool exchange will not impact Boston's market. They note foreign wool sales last year were higher here than in New York and domestic sales were several times larger.
At the Pittsburg conference Penna, national president, said the outlook for uniformity is better as many company stores have been abolished and most operators pay 64 cents. A demand for an advance was decided, though officials withheld proposed figures.
President Colhier announces the exposition will end on December 8. The false impression of a shorter duration is corrected as four weeks remain for visitors to see the fair.
A New York State commission examined former state comptroller Edward Wemple of Fultonville and ruled him insane. He will be taken to Utica State Hospital for treatment.
Fire at the Prudential Insurance company printing department in Newark New Jersey on December 4 caused an estimated 35000 in damage. Authorities say the blaze was probably sparked by electric light wires and crews fought the flames through the night.
In Minneapolis on November 30, Harry Hayward expressed to a physician that he would allow a committee of doctors to dissect his corpse after execution. He stated the body would do him no further good and hoped investigators could learn something from the autopsy for science.
Dusouque Iowa November 30 A farmer named Stutz living near the city killed old worn out horses and brought the carcasses to market. He sold some and planned to make sausage and smoked meat with the rest. This marked the first sale of horse meat at the Dusouque market.
Citizens in Waverly Nebraska express strong disapproval of Dr G A McCandless and Druggist E R Vining eloping with two local women Misses Alice Miller and Nannie Ward. Committees draft resolutions while hall is hired for public display of sentiment. Circumstances suggest death by self harm. A separate report from Kansas City notes Rufus Suites found dead in Midland hotel room with morphine poisoning and a note mentioning fits.
Milaca Minnesota November 30 Foley Bros and Guthrie mill will begin an all winter run about December 10. They purchased about 6,000,000 feet of pine logs on the Eastern Minnesota road and will bring them by rail to the mill.
Minneapolis flour output last week reached 283 855 barrels down from 298 870 the prior week as water power fell short. Superior and Duluth grinding 117 069 barrels, with demand weak and lake shipments shrinking likely to halt by Saturday. Prices varied widely as Eastern markets lost price uniformity, with overall dull business and uncertain outlook for mills ahead.
J. Peck of near Highland Park died recently leaving a large sum hidden away. After his funeral friends searched vainly until Mrs. Rudolph revealed the hoard’s location. The sons tore up the barn floor and found a tea kettle concealing $10,000 in gold.
In Cleveland 1900 a Christian Endeavor meeting urged 3000 members to pray for Colonel Robert Ingersoll, the noted agnostic. The Epworth League pledged to ask its members to join in prayer. Private prayers were to be offered and public prayers occurred at Salvation Army mass meeting and Olivet Congregational Church, though exact participation remains unknown.
Letters asking for the pardon of Harry Hayward flood Governor Clough as he prepares to set the hanging date. Residents from Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky send notes praised for their writing while most seek mercy or commutation. Most writers want Hayward spared for a week.
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