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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1892
Page
6
The conference approves a motion by M. de Renzi recognizing the value of reports on silver and thanks the United States for offering a chance to study the position. It suspends work and plans to resume on May 13 if governments approve.
A New York led syndicate has gained virtual control of San Domingo by acquiring rights to the country’s customs revenues, mainly tobacco. Reported price about 3 500 000 with members including W Ellis Willard Brown and J W Taylor. Wanamaker and Quay named as interested, enabling a U S harbor and coaling station at the island.
The house committee on appropriations slashed the fortifications bill reporting a total appropriation of 1 785 055 dollars, about 35 percent less than the current year’s 2 734 276. The act allows contracts for further 500 000 dollars in additional expenditures, requiring future appropriations.
Vanity Fair describes a bill creating an Irish congress of peers and commoners with meetings to draft measures for Westminster. Local authority would rest with shire and county councils. Pall Mall Gazette cites an outline likened to New Zealand’s constitution, but reliability is doubtful.
At 10 50 p m the Windsor Missouri livery stable of J M Hall burned to the ground. Sixteen horses and four buggies were consumed. only one animal escaped badly burned. Fire is reported incendiary with a flame seen near the doors prior to discovery.
A Rome dispatch to The Tablet reports the Vatican will elevate Archbishop Michael Logue of Armagh to the cardinalate, not Archbishop William J. Walsh of Dublin. The announcement of Walsh's cardinalate in the upcoming consistory is deemed erroneous according to the source.
Redwood Falls Minnesota December 19 A probate judge and prominent G A R man was injured when his horse bolted as he was riding out diving trauma. The judge suffered four broken ribs behind the left lung and has difficulty breathing but is reported as generally well.
The State bank at Cuba, Kansas closed its doors with unknown losses. The collapse burdens farmers who relied on the institution for credit and services.
St Petersburg reports a senate decree requiring Jewish artisans to live only where official boards of trade exist. With boards in only about ten percent of towns, thousands face relocation to larger centers, prompting fears of renewed agitation and mass emigration toward borders. The measure aims to push Jews to move, potentially driving them into exile.
Mauna Loa erupts again while Mrs Blaine denies Catholic rumors. A Hamburg mill resumes corn grinding. Six livestock burned in Minnesota. Wolf hunt yields several animal deaths. US informs Italy immigration rules apply to Europe. Russian cotton duty raised to 20 kopecks per pood. J N Dubarry of Pennsylvania Railroad dies at 2017 Spruce St Philadelphia. India cotton crop hit by poor November rains. Russian Navy Vice Admiral Tchikhakoff near death after injury. Maine store burglary nets 750 for Presbyterian church. Spanish ministers approve grant to aid artists for Chicago world fair. US warship Bennett sails from Gibraltar towing Caravel replica. Breckenridge Minn boy acquitted in self defense. Immigration service cutback planned. 25 inspectors to be dismissed.
Latest market report from St Paul dated December 19 1892 shows hogs selling higher with prices from 25 to 30 cents per pound. Beef cattle mixed with prime steers at 3.00 to 3.50, good steers 2.50 to 3.00, prime cows 2.25, heavy calves 1.75 to 2.00, stockers 1.85 to 2.00, and feeders 1.75 to 2.75. Sheep market steady with muttons 3.53 to 4.15 and lambs 2.25 to 4.00. receipts list hogs at 609.
On December 19 1892 the Minneapolis wheat market shows May opening at 70360 with highs to 7044c and lows around 69 percent while December contracts vary with highs near 6434c and lows around 6344c. No 1 hard and No 1 Northern traded around 66c and 58 6vc respectively.
CATTLE steady hogs weak to heavy with mixed grades and prices reported. Prices range heavy $6.45 to $6.70, medium $6.40 to $6.65, light $6.20 to $6.45. SHEEP receipts listed alongside cattle and hog totals.
Chicago Grain and Provisions reports opening prices for Wheat May 764 cents Corn January 459 cents May 47 cents Oats May 363544 Pork January 161734 May 16.6 Lard January 39.95 May 9.9714 Short Ribs January 5.40 May 3.55 Closing prices list Wheat December 70160 January 70760 Corn December 41340 January 43 ée May 4c Oats December We January 30940 May Bt 4c Ores be 14.70 January 16,374 member 0.65 January 9.974
A Washington World bulletin from Blaine's home says he is slightly improved but reports from physicians indicate he is in the last stages of Brights disease. Dr. Johnson notes signs of organic disease as Blaine receives ongoing medical care in New York.
Washington Dec 17 The United Press states Dr Johnson physician for Mr Blaine with family approval reports symptoms of impaired general health not pointing to a specific organ. Local organic disease signs have appeared recently though rapid progression is not feared. Condition fluctuates day to day but is better than a week ago.
Dec 19 1890 Mrs Blaine answers inquiries denying any truth to reports that Mr Blaine has entered the Roman Catholic church and stating such an action is far from his thought or intention. Father Ducey has never been at the house. James G Blaine Jr
Snow blankets Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota from one to three feet deep with more on the way. Travel will be hindered if winds rise and stock losses are expected to be high. In Deapwoop South Dakota the season’s heaviest fall to date totals eighteen inches. Emporia Kansas records over six inches with dense snow covering receipts compared with recent seasons.
Cracker factory in Kansas City burned down overnight after flames spread from ovens on the second floor. More than two hundred workers, including sixty five girls on the fifth story, escaped as exits narrowed. Total loss estimated at 175000 dollars, insured.
Final official statistics show 180,417 European cholera deaths and 85 343 Asiatic deaths since the outbreak began, totaling 265,760 deaths across the Russian empire.
The state board of canvassers issued a certificate of election to Cabbell the Populist elector after a clerical error challenge. The ruling makes all Kansas electors Populists. Cabbell is identified as a colored man.
Wisconsin officials report official canvass results with Cleveland leading in statewide races and various state officers showing margins. South Dakota and Nebraska tallies listed, while New York and Idaho results also noted. Wells Fargo agent Stedman says two money shipments were lost, with the firm to reimburse once papers are processed.
Robert J. Beatty arrived in Pittsburg from Louisville under Deputy Sheriff Farrell. He was lodged with felonious assault information at Alderman McMaster's office and jailed on $5,000 bail for a December hearing. Beatty claimed innocence, calling the charges malicious and false.
Yanxton December 19 A poll of the state legislature shows a decided majority for resubmitting the prohibition law. A majority oppose any change to the divine law or any adverse railroad legislation.
The Iowa state grange held its annual meeting here. Old officers were re elected. Resolutions denounce gambling to agricultural profit and demand enactment of ushtbura Hatch.
Fragmented OCR text shows Kansas Democrats meeting to secure party unity and balance amid factional tensions. It notes attempts to keep Democrats aligned whileRepublican and Populist forces influence the scene, with unclear outcomes on senatorial aspirations.
Harper's Weekly outlines its role as America's leading illustrated weekly with literature news and vivid event coverage. It promises extensive Exposition illustrations and serves as a key souvenir and guide through current history with contributions from top writers and artists.
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The November issue offers the start of a new volume with chapters of a society novel Sweet Bells Out of Tune by Mrs. Burton Harrison and illustrations by Charles D Gibson. It previews science essays, Christmas stories, and forthcoming Christmas poems with contributions from notable writers. Four dollars buys a year’s subscription to The Century Co., New York.
The long running St Nicholas magazine announces its 1893 program with new illustrated series The Leading cities of the States by Edward C Stedman Boston and George W Cable New Orleans and Kent Gilman Baltimore plus stories on the World’s Fair and humorous verse. Kate Douglas Wiggin will pen the leading serial. A November poem by John G Whittier opens the issue praising the home visit of girls to the Quaker poet.
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