Moffatt Proposal for 500 Million Bonds and Silver Circulation
Denver dispatch reports David H. Moffatt of the First National Bank proposing a plan to halt gold withdrawals. He favors issuing 500 million dollars in bonds at 2.15 percent, selling to national banks at par, using them as circulation basis, and allowing banks to issue legal tender notes no smaller than ten dollars. He also urges repeal of the tax on national bond circulation to raise government bond yields to about three percent and to circulate silver in smaller denominations.
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Denver
David H. Moffatt
First National Bank
Treasury
National Bank
Senate Plans Majority Push For Key Measures
Washington December 7 The Democratic caucus directed the steering committee to prepare an order of business for the Senate including a bankruptcy bill canal construction currency reform measures for admitting Arizona and New Mexico for Indian Territory interests and a joint resolution on populist electing U S Senators. Debate centered on cloture with Daniel urging a rules amendment and speeches by West Vilas Berry George and opponents Gorman Morgan Palmer Harris Pugh and others. The final vote opposed adopting the rule by a comfortable majority.
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Washington
Senate
Nicaragua Canal
Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Territory
House of Representatives
United States
Daniel
Committee On Rules
West
Vilas
Berry
George
Gorman
Morgan
Palmer
Harris
Pugh
Diphtheria Serum Report From Dr Kinyoun
Assistant Surgeon J J Kinyoun reports to Surgeon General Wyman after studying Pasteur Institute methods in Paris. He notes mortality drop from 85 percent prior to serum use to under 47 percent, with fewer brachotomies and fewer complications in diphtheria cases. Immunity lasts about six weeks, limiting epidemic prevention potential.
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Kinyoun
Wyman
Washingcton
J. J. Kinyoun
Marine Hospital
Roux
Pasteur Institution
Paris
Dynamite Explosion Fatally Injures Six at Roxbury Entrance
Six men were probably fatally injured when dynamite exploded at the Franklin Park entrance in Roxbury Boston on December 8 as workers attempted to gain access.
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Roxbury
Mass
Boston
Franklin Park
Prairie Grove Battle Reunion Marks 32 Years Since Fight
Survivors of the Eleventh Kansas, led by the late Senator P. B. Plumb as lieutenant colonel, gather in Emporia for the annual reunion to commemorate the Prairie Grove battle and preserve the regiment’s legacy.
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Emporia
Kan
Prairie Grove
Kansas
P. B. Plumb
General Elakim P. Scammon Dies in Audubon Park
New York reports General Elakim P. Scammon died at his Audubon Park home. A West Point graduate of 1837, he taught ethics and mathematics at the military academy, tutored Generals Grant Rosecrans Newton and was Bragg’s roommate.
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New York
Elakim P. Scammon
Audubon Park
General Scammon
West Point
Military Academy
Grant
Rosecrans
Newton
Bragg
Defaulter and Fugitive Linked to Quanah Bank
Fort Worth dispatch reports Sheriff Coffer of Hardeman county says W F Brice cashier of City National bank Quanah is a defaulter in 37000 dollars and a fugitive.
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St. Louis
Republic
Fort Worth
Tex
Coffer
Hardeman County
W. F. Brice
City National Bank of
Quanah
Splendid New Opera House Opens in VanHpeton
The Calhoun Opera company opened the new VanHpeton opera house with an 800 person audience. The completed building cost 15000 dollars and is described as superb in every respect.
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VanHpeton
N. D
Calhoun Opera Company
Salisbury Fined 100 Dollars by Trotting Board
New York Dec 8 The Driving Park of New York case against Munro Salisbury ended with the board of review rescinding his expulsion and imposing a $100 fine. Salisbury is suspended until the fine is paid.
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Salisbury
New York
Munro Salisbury
National Trotting Association
Rochester District Endeavorers Convention Reports Attendance
Eyota Minnesota December 8 The semi annual convention of the Rochester district Christian Endeavor union was held at this place. Twenty six societies represented and 120 delegates attended. The district has 630 active and 276 associate members.
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Rochester District Endeavorers
Eyota
Minn
Rochester District Christian Endeavor Union
Banker Foster Acquitted in Douglas County Bank Case
In the case of K. G. Foster director of the Douglas County Bank he was charged with permitting deposits while solvent the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Foster
Armour
K. G. Foster
Douglas County Bank
Congressman-Elect Campbell Dead Reported
New York December 8 congressman elect A J Campbell of the Tenth district is dead.
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Campbell
New York
A. J. Campbell
Tenth District
House to resume anti anarchist exclusion measure
The House will take up the anti anarchist bill next week under Mr Boatner of Louisiana. The measure failed last session after France warned of many anarchists en route. Senate passage existed but faced opposition from Warner Goldzier. Boatner hopes to finish before the holidays.
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WashinetTon
United States
Boatner
Louisiana
France
Hill
Senate
Messrs. Warner
New York
Goldzier
Illinois
Boamer
House
Brooklyn Tabernacle Foreclosure Sells For 10000 Bid
The Brooklyn Tabernacle property at Clinton Green and Waverly avenues was sold in an old Willoughby street auction room. Charles T. Wills placed the bid, the sole offer of 10000, covering the first mortgage to Russell Sage with a large shortfall. Wills acquires the property for about 17000 less than its cost to the Tabernacle.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Clinton, Green and Waverly Avenues
Willoughby Street
Hugh McLaughlin
Charles T. Wills
Wills
Russell Sage
Sage
Mr. Wills
Tabernacle
Croker and Dwyer Seek Racing Move to England
New York reports Richard Croker and M. F. Dwyer plan transferring their racing interests to England. Croker has long considered the move, and Dwyer says racing may not rise here, prompting the experiment. Their decision hinges on the anti gambling amendment outcome.
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New York
Richard Croker
M. F. Dwyer
England
Cleveland to Send U S Delegate to Armenian Inquiry
President Cleveland reverses prior refusal and will allow the American legation in Constantinople to nominate a delegate to join the Turkish Armenian commission. The Turkish government seeks international participation as Britain also appoints a representative, while the United States initially declined.
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Constantinople
Cleveland
United States
Earl of Kimberly
Foreign Affairs
Mrs. Harries Dead After Paroxism in St Paul
Mrs. Harries wife of Captain Harries collector of internal revenue died unexpectedly at 5 a m after visiting Minneapolis. She was taken ill on return and passed away at her residence 289 Mackubin street two hours later.
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Captain Harries
St. Paul
Harries
Internal Revenue
Minneapolis
Mackubin Street
Two Hayward brothers arrested in Catherine Ging murder
Minneapolis reports two arrests in the Catherine Ging killing. Harry Hayward faces charges of planning the murder and Adry Hayward is jailed for firing the fatal shot. Police cite a possible counterfeit money motive and note Miss Ging’s business ambitions and a gambling partnership.
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Harry and
Adry Hayward
Miss
Minneapolis
Catherine Ging
Harry Hayward
Miss Ging
Eustis
Hayward
Chicago Mystery Body Found in Packing Case
A mutilated man’s body was found in a shipping case in an alley between Sixty-third and Sixty-fourth streets. Police identified the remains as A. D. Barnes, custodian of the Hiawatha building, noting his recent divorce and lack of murder clues.
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ChicaGo
South Side
A. D. Barnes
Hiawatha
Thirty-seventh Street
Barnes
North Dakotan Wanted for Murder Arrested in Chicago
William Cruns, a North Dakota man sought for the murder of Hans Peterson near Devils Lake last September, was arrested in Chicago. He and an accomplice, Erick, were accused of killing Peterson and robbing him of $700. Cruns identified himself by a distinctive cheek scar and admitted his identity to police.
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Chicago
Curiaco
William Cruns
Hans Peterson
Devils Lake
N. D
Cruns
Erick
Peterson
Swiss Return Emigrants Face Starvation Risk in Europe
Washington reports that many Swiss who emigrated to the United States and later returned to Europe fear starvation as they struggle to find work. Consul Gifford in Basle warns that U S jobs are scarce, wages lower, and trades slow, urging would be returnees to await an American economic revival.
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Washington
Switzerland
United States
Gifford
Basle
Europe
America
Outrage at Guatemala Frontier Reported With Clashes
From Mexico City reports claim a Guatemalan force killed a Mexican colonel of General Lullan's staff. A battalion of the Mexican Nineteenth regiment fought 400 Guatemalan guerrillas in two skirmishes, with two Mexican soldiers killed. The Guatemalans then retreated toward Guatemala.
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Mexico City
Mex
Guatemala
Lullan
International Line
State Educators Meet To Draw Rural Teachers In
The State Teachers Association invites all South Dakota citizens interested in education to join a statewide meeting with emphasis on rural and village schools. Counties will send large delegations, with reduced rail fares and a certificate plan for round trips. I F Nickel and I S Weason lead, B G Mathews locates in Mankato, and local courtesy arrangements promise welcome from Huron.
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The
State Teachers’ Association
South Dakota
Huron
Depot Hotel
Dakota House
Windsor House
Prevention of Youth Crime Convention in St Louis
The seventh annual convention of the boys and girls national committee and employment association meets in St Louis to study youth crime origins and remedies. Resolutions urge Governor Stone of Missouri to attend and deliver an address and request attendance of Illinois and Missouri legislatures. Chiefs of police from major cities are asked to present papers on arrests and prevention. Mayor Hopkins of Chicago will send two delegates from rail and steamship firms to provide statistics on vagrants.
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St. Louis
Citizens’ Committee
Mercantile Club
Governor Stone
Missouri
Boys and Girls National Committee and Employment Association
Illinois
Hopkins
Chicago
Czar Order Reaches Warsaw Governor to Stay Clergy Interference
A Warsaw dispatch reports General Gourka governor of Warsaw received a czar order not to interfere with Catholic clergy. He tendered resignation on December and Odessan governor general Huschkin named to succeed him.
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Posen
Warsaw
Poland
Gourka
Odessa
Huschkin
Endurance Contest in Denver Offers $500 Prize
Sixteen men in Denver compete in a week long endurance test to stay awake. A bell sounds when a contestant dozes and a failed wake results in elimination. The event is supervised by watchers in a large room. The prize for staying awake the entire week is $500.
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Denver
Runaway Falls Leave Man Scarred And Paralyzed
Mapleton Minnesota reports James Morris suffered gruesome injuries when thrown from a wagon on frozen ground. Flesh from ear to ear nearly scalped him and exposed tissue hung over his face. He is paralyzed but expected to survive.
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Mapleton
Minn
James Morris
Nevada man buried alive revived and resuscitated
A Toledo special to The Tribune reports Levi Nye a bachelor buried alive two months ago in Nevada Ohio has been resurrected and resuscitated. Names of witnesses and essential facts are provided to substantiate the extraordinary claim.
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CuicaGo
Tribune
Toledo
Nevada
Here
Levi Nye
Batchelor
East India
Fire Destroys McConnell Department Store Stock in Mankato
Fire at W. W. P. Mc Connell department store in Mankato Minnesota on December 8 caused about 40000 dollars in losses to dry goods and a new holiday stock. The blaze burned for three hours, rekindled, and left the stock nearly valueless due to water and smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato, Minn
W. W. P. McConnell
Notice to Creditors Estate of Charles Olson Deceased
Notice is given by Frank Lundius administrator of the Charles Olson estate to creditors and claimants. Claims must be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at the county edge office in Huron South Dakota. Dated Huron December 4 1594. First pub Dec 6 Last Jan 3.
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Charles Olson
Huron
Adie
South Dakota
Frank Lundius
Firet Pub
State of
Circuit
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Beadle County
Mollie Shockley
Frank Shockley
Foreclosure Notice on Beadle County Mortgage by Hopper
Abia L. Cargill announces the mortgage foreclosure of the March 15 1883 deed by Willis W. Hopper and Aramint Hopper on the southwest quarter of section 27 township 110 range 61 Beadle County South Dakota. Public sale at Beadle County Courthouse Huron on January 20 1895 at 2 PM. Mortgagee attorney is E C Patterson Muron SD. First pub December 6 last January 17.
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Willis W. Hopper
Aramint Hopper
Beadle
Dakota
South Dakota
Abia L. Cargill
Beadie
Woodbury
Iowa
Court House
City of
Huron
County of
Baten
George A. Bater
Flora Bater
Harriet D. Sterling
Dane
Wisconsin
Territory of
Mos
Fluron
S. D
A. D
Harnter D. Sterling
Bourri & Grasuine
Mortgegee
Notice of Heacing Petition for Letters of Administration
State of South Dakota Beadle County Court Special December term 1894. Caroline Neff filed for Letters of Administration of Conrad Lother estate to a Beadle County resident. Hearing set for December 22 1894 at 10 o clock a m at County Judge office Haven SD. Any interested may appear and show cause. Joan Woop County Judge. First Pub December 6 Last Pub December W
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Beadle
Conrad Lother
Caroline Neff
Beadle County
Moper
Haven
Huron
A. D
Pelagia Stahoski
John H. Miller
Beacle
John Wood
Horace G
Cons
L. Sommers
South Dakota Sheriff Sale In Beadle Circuit Court
In the Fifth Judicial Circuit Beadle County a sheriff sale case involves John Redding as plaintiff against Alansing B. Melville Elizabeth B. Melville and Laird Norton Company as defendants. Laird Norton Company plaintiffs also name Freman Crandall Edward Consolidated Crandall Co Partners Crandall Bros and Alansing B. Melville and Elizabeth B. Melville as defendants. Elizabeth B. Melville appears as plaintiff.
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South Dakota
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Beadle
John Redding
Alansing B. Melville
Elizabeth B. Melville
Laird Norton Company
Freman Crandall
Edward Consolidated
Crandall
Crandall Bros
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Colorado
the Treasury
Scammon
Second Mortgagee
Will
Crocker
Dwyer
Adry
Harry
Police
West Hotel
Fifth
First Avenue
Lake Calhoun
Chicago's
South Dakota Eductional Association
I. F. Nickel
I. S. Weason
B. G. Mathews
Mankato
Miller
the Czar
Russia
Big Blaze
Abia L. Cargilll
E. C. Patterson
Mortgagee
Muron
Joan Woop
W. W. Caldwell
County of Beadle
Sixth Street
Utah Street
Eash
State
Georner W. LoNestarr
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