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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
6
A Milroy Indiana farmer and Civil War veteran recalls hardship in Tennessee and a lengthy illness. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People eight boxes, he recovered and has remained well. The pills are claimed to restore health by building blood and aiding organ function.
Apa Minn Dec 17 A fire destroyed the Vold residence near Fendrom, Hendrum area. Carl Vold’s two children aged 2 and 4 perished in the blaze, which burned undetected for some time before neighbors reported smoke. Firefighting efforts failed to reach them in the second story, and authorities suspect the children may have started the fire.
In Chicago a wall collapsed during a fire at 8154 56 Cottage Grove avenue killing Lieutenant Matthew E. Meyer and Patrick O Hearn of truck No 11 and injuring nine other firemen. The two buried by bricks died before rescue and several others remained at risk. The two story brick building housed a livery stable on the lower floor with living quarters above. The blaze began in an abandoned elevator shaft and spread rapidly as the south wall bulged and fell while firefighters were raising a ladder.
Burrao New York December 17 The grain blockade at this port continues with 80 large steamers waiting to unload or freeze in carrying about 9 000 000 bushels afloat and 7 000 000 stored in elevators a total of 16 000 000 bushels a record. Ice forms too rapidly to allow trips up the lakes and railroads are hampered by snow blockades.
Washington reports Commercial Agent Stern at Bamberg predicts the United States will exceed England in machinery exports to Germany. English imports fall while American machinery imports rise 75 percent year over year. In 1895 US shipments were less than one sixth of English imports. now US exports equal about 60 percent of English imports.
A mass meeting of business leaders in Omaha decided to hold a Greater American exposition in 1899. Over 105000 dollars was subscribed, more than enough to transfer the Transmississippi grounds to the new group. A congress petition includes 35000 names. A 25 member committee will draft incorporation papers and a government plan.
Four ex convict men, said to form an organized gang, are in custody at the central police station. They confessed to robbing six post offices in the area over recent months, with proceeds totaling several thousand dollars.
Toronto and Montreal capitalists bid 1 500 000 for the Havana street railway service. The American Indies syndicate led by Widener and Elkins had offered to take over the property but were outbid by Canadian interests.
United States Senator Quay is reported ill with an acute indigestion attack in Philadelphia. His physician says the condition is not serious and there is no cause for alarm.
The Ways and Means Committee agreed to report a resolution for a holiday recess from Wednesday December 21 to Wednesday January 4. The measure sets the congressional recess period as the end of the current session’s calendar segment.
A south bound engine on the Pontiac Oxford and Northern railroad struck a sleigh four miles north of Imlay City Michigan at dusk killing three passengers and seriously injuring two. The deceased are Mrs Thomas Robb her son aged four Walter Robb and a 12 month old child of Mrs John Yerkes. The driver had been told no train until seven o clock and crossed the tracks as the engine struck the sleigh from the rear.
A Florida Central and Peninsular passenger train near Manison, Jacksonville area, collided with cattle on the track. Six people were killed including engineer E. H. Chanler and fireman James Evans. Also killed were John T. Sullivan of St. Augustine, Rev. E. H. Coleman of Jacksonville, John A. Rhoades of Pensacola, and Alfred Austin of Chaires.
Washington December 17 Captain Sigsbee of the Texas has been ordered to Havana by rail and water to take command of his ship there. The Texas was ordered to sail for Havana and orders were obeyed so promptly that Sigsbee, who was at Albany, had no time to return to his vessel and was left on the beach.
A Washington rumor says General M. V. Sheridan will command the Department of the Lakes with headquarters in Chicago He is brother of the late General Phil Sheridan and would be succeeded on Major General Brooke s staff by General Chaffee
PuHiLape taken from the Evening Telegraph reports preliminary plans in the city to form a powerful combine to seize control of the street lighting business now run by private firms across the United States east of the Mississippi River.
Mayors from 15 Wisconsin cities met in Madison to establish a permanent Wisconsin League of Municipalities. The group aims to exchange views among officials and unite in support of sound municipal legislation.
The Great Northern Railway issued a circular announcing the Cass Lake line opening. Service from Park Rapids will be a mixed train daily except Sunday.
General John R. Brooke reports that volunteers at Camp Thomas faced equipment and uniform shortages while food was abundant. He inspected regularly, reduced camp sickness, and criticized the first division hospital's management, while noting rapid efforts to improve water, tents, and policing.
Mexico City reports the Foreign Relations Department is drafting an extradition treaty with the United States. Ambassador Romero will negotiate with Secretary Hay. The draft includes a retroactive clause applying to fugitives during the interim until ratification. Mexico aims for a liberal pact.
General Wood, governor of the Santiago military department, encloses the surrender tree with a wire fence and issues an order imposing a fine or imprisonment for mutilating the tree. The relic is already badly damaged by relic hunters.
Thomas Mc Intyre remains in Minneapolis and continues his consolidation push but has not secured an option on any milling property yet. The city is watching his plan with interest as he negotiates options and probes potential deals.
New York reports the death of Charles Wright aged 55 a woodchopper and the seventh fatality from the gas tank collapse occurring during the night at Bellevue hospital following the incident in the city.
The November meteorological summary from Huron station reports a mean pressure of 30.06 inches and mean temperature of 27 degrees. The high reached 68 on the 3rd while the low dropped to 11 below on the 23rd. The month’s average temperature over 18 years is 29 degrees, with November just past at 27, two degrees below the long term. Total precipitation was .23 inch, .44 inch below the 18 year average.
Attention to the excellent service of North Western Line to California and the favorable rates for single and round trip tickets this season. Best accommodations in first class or tourist sleeping cars, running daily year round. Personally conducted tourist car parties every week to California and Oregon. Many routes without extra charge. Details at Chicago North Western offices or connecting lines.
List of unclaimed mail for the week ending November 12 at Huron South Dakota. Names include Curtis F Campbell C W Hart P M German M A Hewit E F James Jos McEnte Mike Merriman Erwin McCane Clyde Paulton Frank Cass J C.
The postmaster D B Jerrris asks parties calling for above notices to say advertised and to pay one cent at the stamp window. Publication date requested remains unspecified.
The Chicago and Oakes service of the Northwestern line offers modern gas lighted and steam heated coaches with double windows, ensuring traveler comfort. Weather data from December 19, 1898 reports a mean temperature of 23, high 46, low 12 with no precipitation. forecast calls for generally fair weather, possible warming through Tuesday.
Two pointed questions discuss pricing and public preference for a superior product. The argument notes no price difference, but suggests wider aggregate profits from higher quality. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as dependable and preferred by long-time users, with H. Wheeler as vendor.
The advertisement invites shoppers to inspect a new stock of juvenile books and games at Dunning and Longstaff. It promises a carefully selected collection with all standard authors and a broad range of Christmas presents for all ages at low prices.
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