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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1894
Page
2
Astoria dispatch reports that the lighthouse at Tillamook Rock suffered severe hurricane damage. The light glass shattered, lenses ruined, and clock machinery stopped. Living rooms 88 feet above water were flooded, rock fragments wrecked the interior, and supplies and tanks were flooded. Ordinary lanterns will be used pending repairs.
Lake City Minnesota reports the discovery of Father Haley, longtime parish priest, dead along the Fond du Lac road about a mile and a half west of town. The cause of death is unknown, but his team was located near the body as he was returning home.
The historic Washington hotel on Chestnut street has closed and will be auctioned December 18. Once a popular Philadelphia lodging with guests like Webster Calhoun and Greeley in the 1850s, the house was placed in receivership several months ago.
Latest Samoan advices via the Warrimo report ongoing political unrest in the islands with no recent outbreak. Natives are busy collecting copra but are not spending money, suggesting hoarding in anticipation of trouble.
A Portland committee of the chamber of commerce will canvass Nebraska for wheat and flour and forward a train load soon. A car of groceries and potatoes will be sent immediately to aid Nebraska sufferers.
Judge Searle rules judiciary cannot order a recount in a legislative contest citing legislative authority. Angus Haines petition fails as power to recount rests with the legislature. Alex Chisholm supporters hail the decision as a victory for him.
Nasavua New Hampshire December 15 bank officials confirm the unauthorised embezzlement by Frank A Mc Kean cashier of the Indian Head National Bank. The total sum is not yet known but is believed to exceed 25000 pounds.
In Austin Minnesota on December 15 the ballot inspection in the Furlong Allen contest has started. Two errors found so far favor Allen and give him a two vote majority. Several precincts remain to be reviewed and the final result remains uncertain.
In Jackson Mississippi Populist leaders met privately and decided to run a full slate for all offices from county constables to governor at the upcoming election, promising a complete slate for every county.
Mount Ranier erupts again with smoke rising from the crater and jets of steam. The Post Intelligencer expedition to explore the mountain will begin at once and attempt to reach the summit.
Washington December 15 there is word a bill may pass to establish a national soldiers home branch in Minnesota. Senator Washburn may introduce a measure to set up a Fort Snelling branch like Milwaukee. If approved the Minnehaha Falls home could be sold to fund the new national facility.
Washington December 15 The house began committee proceedings on the pension appropriation bill. Representative Grosvenor Republican of Ohio spoke for an hour faulting the pension office's handling of pensioners and claimants.
Lewiston Illinois reports its historic courthouse, built in 1839, burned due to a defective flue. The incident occurred with court in session. most records were saved. Lincoln delivered his famous 1858 speech in the structure.
Albany Dec 15 There was incorporated with the secretary of state during the day the Law Enforcement Society of the City of Brooklyn and County of Kings. It declares its objects to be a more efficient enforcement of law in Kings county and Brooklyn. Its trustees include citizens well known in business political and religious circles.
In Mankato Minnesota on December 15 a court session centered on reading 89 letters written by Clarence to the plaintiff. The courtroom crowded with visitors enjoyed the sentimental epistles of love as Miss Stein at one point broke down and withdrew from the room.
In a special meeting the Mobile aldermen and councilmen granted right of way through city streets for a line from Kansas City to Jackson Mississippi and on to Mobile. Construction to start July 1 with English capitalists backing the project.
Eddy Leonert of the Buffalo Press Cycling Club lowered the mile records in a Buffalo trial. He clocked 1 35 for the paced mile beating Johnsons time, and also reduced Johnsons unpaced mile to 1 523.
Washington dispatch reports the secretary of the treasury has approved the regulations outlined by the commissioner of internal revenue for enforcing income tax collection under the late tariff act.
Anamosa December 15. The tramp killed by Detective Harrison near Batavia is identified as the convict who escaped from Anamosa penitentiary last April and was serving a life sentence for murder. A prison official will examine the tramp.
N M Mills longtime Yankton county superintendent of schools was declared insane by the board of insanity commissioners this afternoon and sent to the insane hospital.
The Huronics have absorbed the State Journal and now dominate the field in Alexandria. An old established paper remains hard to move, with publication longevity and fair editing noted as strengths.
Robt. Buchanan concludes fusion does not always fuse after his county experience. The Gazette has argued fusion for spoils cannot endure, while fusion on principles may work. Hot Springs Star continues, acquiring the State Journal’s goodwill and subscription list and will publish from the Huronire office.
The Volga Tribune notes plans may arise this winter to begin moving the capital from Pierre citing Pierre's isolation due to poor railroad connections. The piece questions the rationale for such a step, suggesting it rests on avoidance rather than need.
A rural column mocks populism as a contagious disease in a satirical note aimed at local newspapers the Herald Democrat and Houronire, describing a plan to inject the virus into their rival publication.
W S Ingham editor of the Canton Advocate seeks the messenger of the house post at the coming session. A staunch Republican, he is praised as a first class messenger and the chief hopes he will win. Shannon and Longstaff acquire the State Journal plant forming one of the state's largest newspaper outfits.
The State Teachers Association invites all South Dakota citizens interested in education to a statewide meeting in Huron. Rural and village teachers gain focus with a strong common school program as counties compete to send the largest delegation. Rail fare uses a certificate plan offering reduced round trips, with local supervisors urging full attendance and hospitality for visitors.
A circular issued by the Herald office under O. D. Price circulates in Sally County election day claiming E. O. Parker supports making Huron the capital. The note questions Parker’s chances and suggests Pierre residents verify the claim amid reported local support shifts.
The text offers congratulations to Shan non and Longstaff of Huron for a Living fluronite and mentions Chamberlain Register. It criticizes suspension of newspapers in crowded fields and contrasts business sense with pursuing profit through other means.
The article discusses the mining industry’s romance and public fascination with miners who gain fortunes, contrasting it with the many who lose money. It estimates for every dollar of gold produced, about 2.75 dollars are spent on mining and prospecting, noting a harsher ratio in silver.
In the Fifth Judicial Circuit Beadle County Thomas D Jessop plaintiff versus Gsovar W Lonastarr sheriff and Joan L Prue plaintiff's attorney details appear with first publication December 20 at the Beadle County court.
State of South Dakota Beadle County court announces a petition by Caroline Neff for Letters of Administration on Conrad Lother deceased. A hearing is set for December term day at 19 o'clock am at the County Judge office in Huron to decide who may receive administration.
The document serves summons for Elizabeth B Melville Mollie Shockley and Frank Shockley in Beadle County South Dakota. It directs defendants to answer within thirty days after service and to file the answer with Burtr Sterling Attorneys for the plaintiff. The notice dates November 27, 18xx.
John H. Miller administrator with will annexed of Pelagia Stahoski deceased has filed his final account for settlement. The court fixed Saturday December 2 at 10 a m in the Huron County Court House for interested parties to file exceptions or contest the account. Dated November 20, 1894. JOHN WOOD Judge of the County Court Attest Horace G. County Clerk. First pub November last December 20.
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