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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
7
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the best gentle laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims many illnesses stem from a constipated system and that the product is trusted by millions for internal cleansing without harming the body.
Rev Father Mark S Gross of Washington brother of Archbishop Gross of Oregon is dead aged 53. Frank Johnson colored hanged at Columbia Tennessee for murder of Austin Rye. Benjamin Apthorp Gould Cambridge Mass famed astronomer dies after falling on stairs. Miss Matilde Blind English author dies at age 50. The French mint faction backs nickel issue while M Foville opposes. Senator Hale hopes Dingley bill passes in next session. Great Northern delivers 6000 tons of rails to Duluth for Japan. Local police report Lausanne?
Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Money-back guarantee offered by all druggists if the remedy fails to cure. Price listed as 25 cents.
Washington December 12 The Senate debated the immigration bill hearing Cuban remarks by Cul lom and Call The motion to postpone until after the holidays failed 13 Democrats voting yes The Lodge bill was adopted as a Senate substitute requiring literacy in native language and five lines of the U S Constitution to be read in the presence of a federal official The Senate adjourned to Monday
The House in Washington passed two measures during a four hour session. One extends copyright protection to musical compositions and authors of dramatic works with injunction powers, carrying fines of 100 dollars for the first violation and 50 dollars for subsequent ones. The other bill prohibits liquor sales in the Capitol building.
Attorney General Harmon reports to Congress that the new salary system adopted July 1 curbed public service temptations and cut costs. He notes large reductions across fee-based items including marshal fees about 400000, juror fees 215306, witness fees 87073, bailiff pay 94920, and district attorney salaries 192642.
Washington announces a radical shift in civil service exams for engineer branch mechanics. New rules require applicants to prove age, character, technical experience, intelligence, and physical ability to qualify for government mechanic positions.
Washington December 12 Representative Barrett of Massachusetts introduces a bill to select president cabinet members from Congress. The Treasury secretary would be chosen from the House and the State secretary from the Senate.
The Cologne Gazette reports the German warship Condor departs Port Natal bound for Lorenzo Marquez to protest attacks on German and Dutch consulates. The Dutch consul is wounded and Portugal is pressed for satisfaction. Lorenzo Marquez serves as a key town in Portuguese South Africa.
The American Protective Tariff League announces John Goodnow of Minneapolis elected vice president for Minnesota.
Senator Wolcott heads a Republican committee with Hoar Chandler and Gear to draft a bill for an international silver accord. Sherman, as caucus chair, announced the panel’s formation and set a first meeting by Monday to advance legislation during McKinley’s forthcoming term.
George Thomas a Grand Junction Colorado merchant suffered a nosebleed three weeks after lifting a flour sack. Bleeding persisted despite medical care and he died in a Denver hospital. his weight fell from 180 to 100 pounds.
The Harlan State Bank closed its doors and turned over its property to creditors. Original capital was 50,000 dollars, founded in 1872 as a private bank. Bank officials state two other local firms are involved, with one having assigned.
War department issues order appointing Captain George L. Scott of the Sixth Cavalry acting Indian agent at La Pointe agency, succeeding Lieutenant Mercer who leaves the post at his own request.
Hon. John Lind sues the St Paul Dispatch for libel seeking 20000 dollars in damages. The suit cites an article published during the campaign regarding Lind's religious belief or disbelief as the basis of the claim.
DeNVER Dec 12 Charles F Grell and Alfred West members of the Colorado national guard have obtained leave of absence and intend to depart for Cuba next Sunday with 200 volunteers all of whom have military training.
The annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform league begins at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia with two delegates representing major U.S. cities.
The office of Assistant General Passenger Agent Merry will be transferred from Manchester to Dubuque effective January 1. The change shifts administrative duties for the Illinois Central line to the new location.
Alfred Nobe inventor of nitro glycerine dies in San Remo Italy on a Wednesday. A receiver is appointed at Topeka Kansas for the celebrated silver statue of Ada Rehan. Mrs. McKinley travels to Chicago to visit cousins Captain and Mrs. Lafayette Williams. Pacific rolling mills workers in San Francisco strike over wage cuts.
Market report from Milwaukee and Minneapolis shows soft trading and near nominal prices. Wheat quotes include No. 2 spring at 77% and May at 77% 78c, while on track No. 1 hard 76c and No. 1 Northern 75c. Corn No. 3 at 22.25c, oats No. 2 white 20.21c, barley No. 2 33.4c.
Market notes list No 1 hard wheat at 78c and No 1 Northern around 76 to 84c, with No 2 Northern at 74c and 70s range for No 2 sprint. It notes rejected lots and arrivals for December and May contracts.
Hog prices rise with high quality goods tightening range from 2.90 to 3.17 while cattle hold steady. Cows bring 2.00 to 2.50, stockers 2.60 to 2.15, heifers 2.40 to 2.75. Sheep stay steady with lambs 3.00 to 3.80 and muttons 1.50 to 8.00. Receipts: hogs 2,500. cattle 600. sheep 600. calves 25.
Chicago prices show hogs slow at top $3.45 in light stock and $5.40 for heavy, cattle steady with beeves $3.35 to $3.75 and cows $1.80 to $4.00, sheep steady. Wheat futures near 74 to 78 cents, corn around 22 to 28, oats 17 to 20 cents, pork December at $6.95.
Harper's Magazine announces its October 1806 issue with fiction by Du Maurier and Howell, short stories by Twain and others, science features by Henry Smith Williams and Andrew Wilson, and American and African travel and culture pieces. Coverage includes Lummis Mexico, Wilson and MacMaster papers, Bigelow Africa, Bonsal on Siberia, and Smith's and Davis's coronation coverage. Postage free in US Canada Mexico. Harper Brothers address in New York.
The North Western Line now runs personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday. The route features scenic views and modern sleeping cars with comforts. Passengers are guided by experienced conductors for careful service. Tourist sleeping cars run daily between Council Bluffs and California.
An 1897 Harper's Bazaar promotion offers a one year subscription for $4.00. The notice includes a P O Box 959 in New York City for ordering.
Harper’s Weekly marks forty years of coverage and promises a pictorial record of world events. It outlines future content including cartoons serials with Miss Mary E Wilkins and John Kendrick Bangs, departments by W D Howell and E S Martin, and Amateur Sport. It notes continued global news and leading illustrated journalism from New York.
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