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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
1
A downtown store advertises anticipated big Christmas sales with a wide assortment from handkerchiefs to furs and linens. The booth will feature dainty new items and the main store offers hundreds of useful articles for gifts including cloaks, muffs, purses, and home textiles, with sweeping cuts on cloaks for the holidays.
Kansas City December news reports river diggers near Parkville recovered 165 barrels of whisky from the sunken steamer Arabia’s cargo. The find, well preserved, prompts tax plans with an expected $7,000 revenue to the government and a share for the diggers.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on December 18 the Mary Luxton murder trial adjourned without completing jury selection. Each side used three peremptory challenges. The defense will claim justifiable homicide while temporarily insane.
In Ishpeming Michigan a mass meeting of mine workers ended with no clear decision on a walkout over wage advances. A secret ballot will be taken, leaving the issue unresolved for now. Also reported from New York that Mark Twain paid 25000 to creditors of W L Webster Co. cutting debt to 75 percent.
The National Republican League will hold its next annual convention in Omaha on June 16. Secretary M J Dowling confirms the date after confirmation from Charles E Winter, president of the Nebraska branch.
New York Dec 16 Venezuela has not yet chosen who will plead its cause before the arbitration tribunal to fix the Guiana boundary. A Caracas correspondent for The World says it will be one of six distinguished U S jurists: Joseph H Choate Frederick R Condert ex President Harrison United States Senator J B Foraker Judge William R Day and ex Senator George F Edmunds.
Contract wheat in regular Chicago elevators stood at 3,680,000 bushels at Saturday close. Receipts from the last two days may add about 1,250,000 bushels, and an estimated 2,000,000 more are believed stored in private elevators to be released at an opportune moment.
Telegrams from the detective bureau say two men arrested at Princeton Kentucky are Chris Merry the peddler and his alleged accomplice Smith. They are wanted for the murder of Merry's wife Mrs Merry beaten to death with a stove poker. Body found in a hastily made grave in a ditch outside the city.
New York reports Beverly Ward Jr a 22 year old unmarried society figure found dead in bed at the Baltusrol Golf Club clubhouse near Short Hills New Jersey. Death said to be caused by poison. He had been in low spirits after news of a young lady engagement.
Havana reports Dr Zertucha, former Maceo physician, appointed mayor of Bejucal in Cuba. Once a bandit in Vuelta Abajo, his late record is discreditable. He faced charges over Maceo’s death, but claimed battle loss. Critics allege Spanish gold aided his release after Maceo’s assassination.
Maprio reports that General Weyler’s main aim is to defend his army in Cuba from insults allegedly contained in McKinley’s message and to protest to General Correa and the queen regent. Official dispatches confirm Lieutenant Colonel Joaquin Ruiz’s execution. The queen regent sent sympathy to the deceased officer’s family. It is claimed insurgent leader Nestor Aranguren had 70 insurgents shot after submission offers.
In Las Villas, officers of the Fourth Army Corps renew their vow to the Cuban cause and forswear autonomy. The statement, received in New York, signals near unanimity against autonomy among Cuban officers in the Las Villas department.
Washington December 22 The treasury department instructs Key West customs to watch the tug Dauntless suspected of harboring another filibustering expedition.
Sioux Falls Dec 20 Governor Lee agreed to raise 1000 dollars for the state railway commission. Attorneys Nulland Temple offered to conduct the cases without compensation except for personal expense until the legislature meets. The commission has 650 dollars on hand for attorney fees but will use it for expenses while the attorneys wait.
A fire attributed to incendiaries destroyed the Arpmore courthouse records including testimony in Indian citizenship cases affecting about 1,500 people as well as many valuable court documents.
A West Park New York mother recounts her two year old daughter's scrofula on the face and head. After trying various remedies she saw Hood's Sarsaparilla highly recommended and six bottles cleared the condition. The testimonial claims the skin remained clear thereafter and endorses Hood's as the best blood purifier.
Dunning and Longstaff Brave advertise a Christmas rift stock for Huron and Beadle County residents. They invite shoppers to inspect a large, cheaply priced assortment described as handsome and useful with nearly everything on offer.
Our fragrance shop announces a wide selection of perfumes to Huron residents. Cut glass perfume bottles perfume anatomizers and perfume sets highlight the assortment available to customers.
This season brings a surge in demand for elegant holiday greetings showcased as works of art. The best minds and artists contribute refined designs and exquisite finishes, with the largest stock in the state and prices to fit every budget.
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