Democrats Seek Early National Convention Date
W F Harrity, Democratic National Committee chair, asks the secretary to summon members to assemble in Washington. A late July date is favored to limit campaign disruption. A resolution to restrict accommodations for delegates and press will be acted on by a sub committee including Harrity, Smalley, Gorman, Cable and Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
W. F. Harty
Democratic Naonal Committee
Washendon
Harrity
National Committee
Washgton
A. P. Collins
Mashusetts
Democratic National Committee
William F. Harrity
Pennsylvania
Bradely B. Smalley
Vermont
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Ben T. Cable
Ilinois
Edward C. Wall
Wisconsin
Citizenship a Farce Conference of Colored Men Ad dresses Nation
In Detroit on December 16 the Conference of Colored Men adopted an address to the country arguing that Black Americans lack full native citizenship and should form a stronger national organization to resist injustices and promote moral, educational, and social uplift.
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Conference of Colored Men
Detroit
United States
Eight Hour Day Favored by Federation of Labor
At the Federation of Labor session George E. McNeill of Boston reported that a general push for an eight hour day is unwise. The executive committee should pick well prepared unions to begin the campaign. The aim is to have labor set the length of the workday, resisting police or court threats. The report was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federation of Labor
George E. McNeill
Boston
Minnesota businessmen meet to seek lower fire insurance rates
In Minneapolis on December 16 a group of Minnesota business men plan a meeting next Tuesday to discuss fire insurance rates. The organizers and expected attendees indicate the discussion aims to reduce fire insurance rates across the state.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Death Sentence Affirmed for Des Moines Pair
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the death penalty for John Hamil and George Weems of Des Moines for the May 19 1894 killing of L B Ridpath a conductor on the Chicago and Great Western railway. The governor must set the execution date.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court of the State
John Hamil
George Weems
John Krout
L. B. Ridpath
Chicago and Great Western Railway
Woman Tried to Burn Husband in Richardton Case
A boy rode into Richardton reporting a murder by a mother and a stranger. Fred Weigmann and A F Strich of New Salem said the boy's tale claimed the couple killed the father and tried to burn the body in a haystack, but the hay would not burn. No names could be learned.
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Bismarck
N. D
Fred Weigmann
A. F. Strich
New Salem
City
Richardton
Stonemasons End Strike With Victory for Workers
Stone New York dispatch reports the stonemasons strike ending after starting Tuesday. About 1,000 workers returned to work earning $3 a day for an eight hour shift.
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Stone New York
Stonemasons
Colorado murderer Abe Taylor hanged in Canon City
Abe Taylor was hanged at 7 40 a m at the state penitentiary in Canon City Colorado for the murder of City Marshal Emerson of Alamosa about two years earlier. Emerson was attempting to arrest Taylor for theft when the shooting occurred.
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Colorado
Canon City
Colo
Abe Taylor
Emerson
Alamosa
Cuban Army Led by Brave Men Says Gomez Letter
In a letter dated November 18 from Sancti Spiritus, Gen Gomez asserts Cuba’s army is well organized and commanded by expert generals. He notes Campos’ views on US recognition, insists order and morality guide the insurgents, and proclaims the republic will be a fact even if many fall.
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New York
Gonzalo de Quesada
Palma
Washington
Pgma
Gomez
Liberty
Cuba
Campos
United States
Spain
Germanic Sinks Cambrae After Fog Collision at Mersey
The White Star liner Germanic collided with the Scotch steamer Cambrae near Mersey mouth and returned to Liverpool badly damaged. The Cambrae sank with all passengers saved, the Germanic bearing a nine by seven foot bow hole and its bulkheads held against flood.
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Liverpool
White Star Line
Queenstown
New York
Mersey
Cambrae
Germanic
Irishmen Organizing Regiments in U S Cities
In New York City a 500 man regiment is well drilled with regiments forming in Brooklyn Boston Chicago and other cities. Clan-na-Gael leaders deny aiding Ireland but say recruits swear to Ireland while some say the aim is to supply trained troops to the United States in emergencies. Uniforms resemble the national guard with yellow caps and Shamrock insignia. The force uses modern magazine rifles and latest drill rules. Roderick Kennedy says the regiment aims to furnish troops to the U S government if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Ireland
United States
National Guard
Roderick Kennedy
The
Clan-na-Gael
Wisconsin Murderer Found Hanging After Chaseburg Killing
Franz Bould er, a German farmer who killed his wife at Chaseburg, was found hanged in his woodshed by a rope when authorities arrived to arrest him. Investigators will conduct a full inquiry into the death whether it was self-inflicted or the result of a lynching by relatives or neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Virogua
Wis
Franz Boulder
Chaseburg
Democratic central committee reelects officers in St Louis
In St Louis on December 5 a harmonious meeting of the Democratic central committee re elected Chairman Moffitt and other officers. The committee issued an address to state Democrats urging organization to recover losses from last year when Republicans won.
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St. Louis
Democratic Central Committee
Moffitt
Canadian Sheep Threatened by Scab Disease Ban
The Chronicle reports that after scab disease was found on sheep arriving from Canadian ports, the agricultural board notifies that all sheep must be slaughtered at the port of debarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Chronicle
The
Agricultural Board
Canada
New Coal Dock at Ashland
Ashland Wisconsin December 5 The Ohio Coal company negotiates riparian rights and plans a new coal dock at Ashland abandoning the Ashland Lime Salt and Cement dock extension idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Ohio Coal Company
Ashland Lime, Salt and Cement Company
Hundreds Die as Armenians Face Massacre Orders
Telegraph dispatch from Constantinople reports Armenians forced to renounce faith under threat of death. At Marash and Kaisarich clergy and civilians killed. many drowned in Euphrates. women and girls left exposed in snow with little shelter or food. details noted by British vice consul and ambassadors.
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London
The
Daily News
Constantinople
Marash
Kharpool
Acme
Ouzoon
Euphrates
Hoh
Van
Kaisarich
Missionaries Safe as Turkish Troops Protect Affected Regions
United States Minister Terrell reports from Aintab Bitlis Kharput Marsovan Kaisarich and Talass that American missionaries are safe under Turkish troop protection. Despite reassurances no harm has occurred yet, danger remains and fears of further outbreaks persist. American ladies at Hadjin are also confirmed safe.
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Constantinople
United States
Terrell
Aintab
Bitlis
Kharput
Marsavan
Kaisarich
Talass
Porte
Hadjin
Will Attack Italians In Abyssinia Adowa Advance
The Capitale reports an army of 100000 Abyssinians moving in two columns toward Adowa and Asmaria. Italians there will defend and delay until reinforcements arrive. Adowa’s inhabitants arm for attack. the city of about 10000 is Tigre’s capital with trade routes to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Adowa
Asmaria
Tigre
Abyssinia
Crispi's Scalp Is Wanted in Italian Debate
In Rome on December 17 the chamber of deputies heard Socialist Imbriani and Radical Cavalotti attack the government over its African policy following a recent Italian defeat by Abyssinians. They demand the resignation of the premier.
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Crispi
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Imbriani
Signor
Cavalotti
May Bar the Germans Action by American Insurance Commissioners
American insurance commissioners may restrict German insurers in the United States in response to German penalties on American firms. The Equitable and the Mutual Reserve were forced to leave German territory, fueling industry hostility and potential retaliatory moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Prussia
Equitable
Mutual Reserve
Summons Issued Against Defendant in Beadle County
Joan Woop as attorney for the plaintiff announces that the summons and complaint were filed in the court of Beadle County at the Court House in Huron on October 19 1895.
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Joan Woop
Clerk of Courts
Court House
City of
Huron
Beadle
Nicaragua Ends Diplomatic Mission to United States
Washington dispatch reports Nicaragua has discontinued its diplomatic representation in the United States and will not maintain a legation in Washington. Officials express surprise given mutual interests in questions like the canal.
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Nicaragua
Washington
United States
Mortgage Sale Forecloses Cram to Miller on South Dakota Lot
Default on two installments triggers foreclosure. Mortgage dated December 19 1892 to John H Miller records the north half of the southeast quarter and other parcels in section 23 township 109 north range 61 west Beadle County South Dakota. Amount due sixty dollars. Sale January 25 1896 at 10 a m at the front door of the courthouse Huron Beadle County South Dakota to the highest bidder for cash. Mortgagee represented by John L. Pyle Attorney. First publication December 12. Last publication January 24.
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Allen P. Cram
Carrie E. Cram
John H. Miller Morty
the Register of Deeds
Beadle County
Uth Dakota
South East
South West
One Hundred Nine
South Dakota
Huron
County of Beadle
John H. Miller
John L. Pyle
Benoni Glaze
Cordelia Glaze
Mortgagors
Ballou State Banking Company
WoneName
Register of Deeds
J. D. Hewitt
County of
Beadle
S. D
J.D. Hewrrtt
L. C. Kemp
Firet
Henry Champion
August Sikorra
Beadie
Avagust Sikorra
Henry C. Hinckley
Sheriff’s sale of Beadle county real estate
By virtue of a circuit court execution issued August 10 1895 in Beadle County South Dakota the sheriff will sell Lots 1 2 and east half of the northwest quarter section 7 township 109 range 63 at public auction January 18 1896 at 2 o clock PM at the courthouse front door Huron to satisfy the judgment of A F Anderson against Joseph Gilfillan with costs and interest.
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Beadle
Joseph Gilfillan
South Dakota
Beadle County
City of
Huron
George W. Longstaff
Ve.Orin W. Bair
Minnie K. Bair
Hamilton Kerr
Eva H. Kerr
Joseph R. Beebe
Charles E. Bryant
Stephen C. Nash
Anna M. Nash
Chalmer Nash
Maud Nash
John H. Miller
Minnehaha National Bank
Valley Land and Irrigation Company
Tudor Buggy Company
Powers Dry Goods Company
5. D
George Longstaff
Gro. W. Longstaff
D. E. C. Patterson
Foreclosure Sale Notice on Beadle County Mortgage
Mortgagee Julia E Copeland announces foreclosure of the June 1887 mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 13, township 109, range 63 Beadle County SD. The debt totaled 1756.90 plus taxes 120.89 and attorney fees 50.00, with sale set for January 18, 1896 at 2 PM at the court house front door in Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Chamberlain
Felicity Chamberlain
Huron
Beadle
South Dakota
County of
Beadle County
Junta E Copeland
F. B. Grant
Mortgage Sale Foreclosure in Beadle County South Dakota
Notice of foreclosure on the mortgage dated September 12 1893 by Jerry Burger and Virginia A Burger to Catharine E Schuman. Sale at the Beadle County Court House Huron on February 1 1896 at 2 PM for 160 acres southeast quarter section 20 township 112 north range 60 west.
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Jerry Burger
Virginia A Burger
Beadle
South Dakota
Catharine E. Schuman
Register of Deeds
Huron
County of
Huron S. D
Notice for Bids on Construction of Three Artesian Wells
The Board of Supervisors of Peter Township invites sealed bids for three artesian wells at specified township locations. Each well features a four and one half inch casing, a three inch pipe, a double cap, gate valves, and two outlets with gates. Bids due January 2, 1896. Chairman S M McFarLane and Clerk E E Potter at Broadland SD.
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Peter Tah
Town
Board of Supervisors
S. M. McFarlane
E. E. Potter
Broadland
Foreclosure Sale Notice Beadle County South Dakota
Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale on Beadle County property in Huron South Dakota. Benoni and Cordelia Glaze defaulted on a Ballou State Banking Company loan assigned to J D Hewitt. Sale set for December 25 1895 at 10 am at the courthouse front door for cash to highest bidder.
Foreclosure and Mortgage Sale Notices in Beadle County
Beadle County SD foreclosures and summons detail sale of Lot 11 Block 6 First Railway Addition Huron on January 4 1896 to satisfy a 1700 debt plus costs. Mortgagee Ava Gust Sikorra claims 318.02 due with principal 250 and interest 68.02 plus attorney fees. Also summons in Pendleton v Mosher et al Beadle County circuit case with 30 day response window.
Notice of Intention to Take Lax Deed in Beadle County
On November 6 1892 the property comprising all but the west fifty feet and south 27 feet of Lot 1 Block 10 First Railway Addition to Huron was sold for taxes. Frank Lundius now holds the tax certificate. redemption totals nineteen dollars eighty one cents plus accrued costs and interest. The right of redemption expires sixty days after service. a deed will be made thereafter. Dated November 18 1895. Frank Landis owner and holder. Henry C Hinckley attorney for owner and holder. First pub Nov 21 last Jan 3.
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State of South Dakota
Huron
Huron South Dakota
Aaron H. Cosnun
P. O
South Dakota
Circuit Court
Beadle County
Rauru H. CosHun
Beadle
M. L. Robinson
Rea
G. L. Hinds
G. L. Hinps
Geo. M. Mills
F. T. Day
William H. Moursen
Andrew W. Shultner
A. D
City of
Frank Lundius
Frank Landivs
Henry C. Hinckley
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Beadle County South Dakota
A sheriff sale notice cites a foreclosure judgment against Louis M Wilson and Thomas H Wilson for Ballou State Banking Company. An 14 by 18 dwelling and 16 by 24 barn on the NE quarter of section 7 township 109 range 59 are to be sold at public auction in Huron on January 25, 1596, at 10 AM. John L. Pyle represents the plaintiff. For Rent a good cottage offered on Illinois Street near a listed house.
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Circuit Court
Fifth Judicial Circuit
South Dakota
Beadle
One Hundred and Nine
George W.longstaff
John L. Pyle
Illinois Street
John
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Man Harrity
the Republic
White Star Liner
Missouri
Nying
Lam and Death
State of
Joseph Gelfilling
Joux Woop
Plaintiff
R. H. Coshan
Mortgagee
Ummons
Everett F. Dutton
Huron Manufacturing Company
Circuit Court of
Iintiff
Franklin Boucher
Snerff
Schuyler
Chas
W. A
Clarksville
Altoona
Grorce W. Lonestarr
Henry C. Hincksey
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