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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1893
Page
6
Advertisement extols pure liquid laxative Syrup of Figs as a healthful remedy improving digestion and cleansing the system. It claims relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation by acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. Available in 50c and 1 bottles from druggists, manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Members return to the chamber as the Fifty-third Congress convenes. The House sits with two vacant chairs draped in black for O Neill and Lilley. Don M Dickinson attends as a notable guest while Rev Bagby offers the invocation. The session includes roll call to confirm a quorum and a quick procedural vote on a payroll appropriation. A recess follows before the president’s written message is read.
An advertisement promotes Miles Restorative Nervine from Dr. Miles Medic Co. It claims to cure nervous diseases by correcting derangements of brain nerve centers and lists conditions such as headache dizziness sleeplessness hysteria sexual debility epilepsy and more. Available from Elkhart Indiana or druggists with a money back guarantee.
The president’s communication was transmitted to the house and read in the senate. Ry Pruden delivered the message, and Vice President directed its reading with Secretary Cox beginning the reading of the message.
Washington observers describe a calm Senate start as Vice President Stevenson led prayer and the body ordered at noon. The roll showed 56 members present and a debate over timing and committee duties followed before a recess to await the president.
Washington reports say the recommendation for an international monetary conference and new bond authority met with skepticism. The president backed interior department service reform and urged economy in appropriations, also drawing attention.
New York Dec 5 a morning paper prints opinions of 171 members of Congress on taxing incomes. Seventy one favor an income tax in some form, sixty two oppose it, save against it but may reconsider, while thirty three asked to be excused from expressing an opinion.
New York on December 5 the examination of Stein & Co. affairs continued under Iver Wiles. He said straightening out will take longer than first thought. The London and River Platte Bank and the German Bank of London blocked disposal of warehouse receipts, a move not unexpected. Senior partner Abe Stein is en route to assist the receivership.
Justice Andrews of the supreme court filed an order denying the motion to enjoin the New York Central and Hudson River railroad from voting on the majority stock held of the New York and Northern by Emil Colberman and the Ork and Northern stockholders.
The report notes estimated liabilities of 7384.59 dollars and assets of 18500 dollars. Slo collections and an over stock of goods is mentioned as contributing factors.
Influenza has again visited Colorado with Denver and many towns suffering severely. Typhoid fever and typhoid pneumonia are also prevalent across the state.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for scrofula and blood diseases. It claims dreadful sores and pains respond to the tonic and assures benefit for all who try it.
A child care note recalls giving Castoria to a sick baby. The account emphasizes early home remedies and parental care in a historical context. The tone reflects common medical practices for infants in past decades.
Three men robbed the Luzerne Iowa Chicago and Northwestern depot last night, locking agent Thompson in the freight house and robbing night travelers. Conductor Ward freed imprisoned men after spotting the trio, no robbers were found, and the train continued after securing about $500.
On December 5, police overhauled a church at Kosta eight miles south of here after suspects in the Luzerne hat theft surrendered only when threatened with death. Names given include Johnell, John Kinney and James Martin. About two hundred dollars stolen were recovered.
In Farno North Dakota on December 5, Peter Burke and Andrew Sedgwick attempted theft at the Ramer hotel. They entered through a transom and, thinking they found whisky, left the room but were found unconscious hours later. The bottle turned out to hold bed bug poison and the men hovered between life and death with little hope of recovery.
Little Falls Minnesota December 5 authorities have arrested John Welter, who had been working with Kosanke, for Kosanke's murder. Investigations reveal Welter had a Friday night drinking bout spending pennies and old coins Kosanke saved. Some blood is found on Welter's clothes.
In Fort Madison Iowa Judge Casey refused Alfred Henderson a death sentence for Herman Auleman’s murder. Henderson then swallowed a small bottle believed to contain morphine, was given emetics, and is not in immediate danger. He would not disclose how he obtained the poison.
A Maybury committee report to Gov. Rich warns of dire need in Ironwood Wakefield and semer with 500 families lacking aid. Five thousand Ironwood workers, 2,000 at semer, 500 at Wakefield face winter with mine closures, typhoid fever, and destitution. Snow lies two feet deep and temperatures hit ten below zero, with requests for clothing and shoes for women and children.
General Russell A. Alger of Detroit has been in Cleveland with top Michigan iron mine stockholders urging a partial resumption to run miners through winter. He says Michigan would fund continued work if full employment is not available, but mine owners see no near ore market revival.
A. J. k of Louisville faced a series of family deaths after moving from Owensboro two years earlier. Ten children were buried in Owensboro as illnesses claimed the rest, leaving only A. J. k and two children. The wife and one remaining child were buried in a double funeral on Sunday.
An assistant prosecutor in Chicago stated Mrs. Foy is not insane amid rumors she shared sensational Cronin murder details. The attorney called the insanity report ridiculous, adding the defense may call witnesses about her statements, leaving veracity to the jury.
Andrew Stoddard Rhodes a Chicago passenger on the Campana fell from a train en route to Glasgow and was killed. John Dunlap of 825 West Lake Chicago shot his wife at home then killed himself, dying instantly.
Unknown burglars raided S. O. Burnett's hardware store in Brooklyn and stole 60729 in stocks and mortgages, 40 dollar lady's watch, and 20 in cash from a large iron safe. The heist was reported from New York on December 5.
In Erin Pennsylvania on December 5 Edward Cady aged 88 killed his two children aged 6 and 8 in the morning and then shot himself. Authorities note he was a morphine fiend and appeared to be under a troubling impression involving his family.
The dispatch notes eastbound Erie lines from Chicago meeting the cut on grain and grain products to New York and Philadelphia with proportionate provisions. Provisions rates are described as very unsteady and likely to tumble soon.
Sumner Johnson city editor of The Republican and a longtime Denver journalist died Sunday from typhoid fever after years of service in the newspaper.
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