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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
5
Science explains why Scott's Emulsion remains uniform and non separating when produced in large quantities with improved methods. The ad claims consistent dosage and long shelf life, contrasting with older mortar and pestle methods. Genuine product features a salmon colored wrapper.
The Virginia legislature opens its biennial session. Six hundred Scandinavian-Americans charter a ship to return home for the holidays. New York housesmiths and employers fail to agree, strike ongoing. Chicago Colored men plan a national convention in Detroit for December 12 to 14. Populists in the senate refuse cross-party alliance, plan their own ticket. Eduard von Kilanyi dies in New York of consumption. Ishpeming mine owners raise wages but won’t recognize the union. Treasury records a $500000 gold loss. reserve stands at $78,965,968. Terrell wires that all American missionaries in Turkey are safe and protected. Suit serves John R. Searles of American Sugar Refining Co. to restrain business in the state.
A nostalgic verse recalls Castoria as the remedy used from infancy to motherhood. The rhyme traces the product through stages from baby to mother and grandmother, highlighting its enduring presence in family care.
The interstate commerce commission announced its decision in Daniels v. Rock Island and Great Northern railways over discriminatory rates between Sioux City Sioux Falls and Duluth. It held that line refers to a physical line not a business arrangement and prohibited through rates on multi road lines. The ruling calls for reducing rate disparities from Chicago to Sioux City and Sioux Falls and from Duluth to Sioux City and Sioux Falls under special conditions.
All Eastern railroads except the Erie join in pro rating with Western roads at 16 dollars for St Paul to New York, tied to eastbound steamship traffic. Erie undecided but expected to follow. Negotiations with the Soo Line collapsed as most business has been ticketed.
Madison December 9. The November balance sheet shows the state treasury nearly empty. The general fund stood at 19 360.37 at start of December as the board of control drew about 50 000 in checks. Other expenses were paid from the same fund, with funds borrowed from the school fund to cover costs and a special tax to restore normal conditions within 60 days.
Dana December 9 report says the reorganized whisky trust shutting Nebraska distilleries lowers grain prices. Local capitalists back two new Omaha distilleries aimed at independence from the trust with substantial funding. A financier offers 15000 dollars toward capital stock and farmers pledge support to form a solid enterprise.
Hon. John H. King, state agent for South Dakota, has pressed a case before Washington seeking 5 percent on all Indian lands disposed of and held as permanent reservations in the state at a rate of 1.25 dollars per acre. The claim totals about 70 thousand dollars. He plans to appeal to Congress if the department does not grant relief.
In Bowling Green Missouri the Stillwell murder case advances as O A Cole of Stevens Point Wisconsin is subpoenaed. Cole once worked at a telephone switchboard and allegedly overheard a relative exchange that could implicate them. Dr A J Hobart Dean of Clinton Iowa dies at 67 after a wartime service as surgeon in the First Michigan infantry and later with the Chicago and Northwestern railway.
An imperial edict from Pekin orders a heavy railway line from Pekin to Len Tsim with rails of 85 pounds per yard and an estimated cost of 4,000,000 taels.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier that enriches and cleanses the blood, claiming disease disappears and health returns after other remedies fail. It also touts Hood's Pills as prompt and efficient, avoiding purging or pain.
An endorsement from Lincoln Nelson of Hartville Missouri praises S S S as a real blood remedy after failed doctoring and a near operation. The ad claims S S S cures deep seated blood diseases including scrofula eczema rheumatism and even cancer by addressing the root cause and offering free books from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia.
Washington December 6 Minister Andrade of Venezuela expresses high gratification at the president's message segment on Venezuela. He cabled the essential points to Caracas and mailed copies of the full message. Andrade calls the statement clear and forcible and expects cordial reception by Venezuela’s government and people.
Norweigan vessel Else bound from Quebec to London with deals wrecked on Anticostal island November 23 during a hurricane. All 20 officers and crew endured extreme suffering, clinging to rigging overnight, then marching two days to reach safety. Frost bite and foot injuries reported.
The battleship Texas, leaving New York for a full powered steam trial, returned to Tompkinsville U S with steering gear crippled. Officials estimate five days for repairs before another trial to test her machinery.
The jury in State versus Clint C. Osborn returned a verdict of murder in the second degree after four hours deliberation. The Holton slaying targeted lawyer Charles Hamble, who was shot on the street amid allegations Osborn said Hamble had deceived his young daughter.
The protective committee of the American Bankers association warns bankers that letter boxes in several cities are being robbed. Checks inside letters are altered to change payees and sometimes amounts. The forger gang is described as skilled, with some members well known.
The Brotherhood of River Pilots elected officers in La Crosse Wisconsin on December 6. President George Winans of Waukesha, vice president Joseph Bueisson of Wabasha, secretary and treasurer D C Law of Lyons, and directors M M Looney of La Crosse J M Newcomb and John Walker of Reeds Landing were named.
Fortress Monroe Virginia December 6 Senator Hill of New York arrived from the northwest and said the Peckham nomination to the United States supreme bench is an excellent one and will be confirmed.
Senator Elkins hosted a dinner with Republican national committee members including Chairman Carter and J S Clarkson as talks covered party strategy for the next campaign. Carter urged caution amid rising Populist votes, noting policy shifts and the need for a principled platform to assure victory.
WashHinton Dec 10 Chicago St Louis and San Francisco vie to host the next national Republican convention. Delegations are in town with Pittsburg sending a vanguard to Washington as the main body arrives tomorrow. Headquarters are established and the tone is confident with each city claiming to win.
Washington December 10 The house program stalls until committees are appointed halting all action. Speaker Reed is expected to finish committee assignments by week’s end. Hundreds of bills were introduced last week and may start this week, but no substantial legislation will occur until committees are filled. Senate activities center on caucusing with brief daily sessions and two planned speeches by Morgan and Cullom.
The December number will begin The Simpletons by Thomas Hardy and continue to November 1895. Also featured are Recollections of Joan of the Sieur Louis De Conte and a illustrated Southern series Charleston and the Carolinas. Postage is free in the United States Canada and Mexico. Harper & Brothers.
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