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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
6
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the best way to rebuild fat and strength when feeling thin and run down. It claims the product brings back plumpness and avoids the burden of raw cod liver oil, noting prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar from Scott & Bown, chemists in New York.
At Henderson Minnesota Dr H J Seigneuret age 78 wed Mary Bisson a maid of 40. Bozeman Montana passes two new ordinances curfew and gambling ban. Union Life Insurance Minneapolis plans reinsurance and retirement. Bank of Big Lake burglary attempt with dynamite failed to reach treasure box cashier lost overcoat. Minnesota to Mardi Gras in New Orleans by two National Guard crack companies. Spirit Lake Iowa reports a major religious revival with hundreds of converts including many business leaders.
Democrats and Populists unite against the bond bill with gold Democrats and silver Democrats opposing. Republicans also resist, while Mr Johnson of California urges a vote against the bill and warns GOP leaders against political expediency. Key speeches by Dingley Grosvenor Warner Patterson outline the clash.
In Washington on December 30 the Senate hosted a lively clash between Senator Hill of New York and Senator Teller of Colorado. Hill urged a resolution requiring gold or silver payment option for future gold reserve bonds, citing negotiating difficulties. Teller responded with sharp personal attacks, defending national credit and deriding the president’s supporters. The gallery and floor spectators enjoyed the exchange. no final action was taken.
Associate Justice Brewer, in San Antonio for his daughter's health, left suddenly for Washington. The move fuels belief he has been offered a place on the Venezuelan boundary commission.
On good authority it is announced that William Waldorf Astor and Lady Randolph Churchill have agreed to marry. The wedding is expected to be a quiet London ceremony next autumn, with no plans for a New York wedding.
A brief 10 minute wind storm in Philadelphia caused extensive damage. The city recorded winds of 60 miles per hour unroofing houses uprooting trees and snapping electric wires.
Joseph Cadotte was hanged at Fort Benton for killing his trapping partner over a girl. The execution was swift and death immediate, ending a case that began about a year earlier.
OsKaloosa Iowa December 30 Judge Mc Coy declines the government offered Iowa railroad commissionership for personal business reasons.
Republican members met at the Ebbitt House to plot opposition to the bond bill. Forty members from 23 states attended. leaders say enough votes exist to defeat or require modification. Johnson of California presided. Broderick of Kansas chaired. The group urged longer debate and sought to extend discussion with the speaker and rules committee.
Sir Julian Pauncefote the British ambassador and British consul general Mr Sanderson called on Secretary Olney in Washington. The visit was described as social though it often involves important diplomatic business such as the Venezuelan question and other subjects like postal exchanges handled by the state department and British authorities.
The World reports Count Zichy of Austro Hungary and Mabel Elizebeth Wright formerly Mrs Fernando Yzanga married at St Stephens church New York on Thursday. The ceremony was kept secret with a small party and lights only at the altar.
Secretary Herbert formally awarded the contract to the Newport News Ship Building company of Virginia to build both new battleships. One competitor was Union Iron Works of San Francisco. Each vessel will cost $2,225,000.
Manitoba's reply to the dominion government on the separate school question states a firm refusal to entertain any proposal to establish Roman Catholic separate schools. Separate speeches note stock reports from Chamberlain about good range stock conditions despite a forecasts of harsh winter. In Managua a general reception at the U S legation was attended by President Zelaya and the Nicaraguan cabinet along with American and German leaders.
A Green Bay dispatch reports that the Fox river ice broke and bay waters drove nets and fishing gear northward. The loss runs into thousands of dollars for local fishermen as crews salvage what they can amid strong winds.
Constantinople December 28 report confirms Zeitoun, long held by insurgent Armenians, has fallen to Turkish forces.
An advertisement asserts lactic acid in blood requires neutralization and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best true blood purifier. It claims Hood's Pills support liver and bowels, acting easily yet promptly.
A gas burner malfunction sparked a panic at the Front Street theater in Baltimore during a Hebrew opera performance. About 3,000 crowded the 2,500 seat venue. 24 died from suffocation on the narrow landing, with 2 more fatally injured and 10 seriously hurt. Most victims were Polish Hebrews.
A severe and widespread storm swept ReprorbD Pennsylvania delaying rail and road travel. Roofs were blown off many houses and the Charbeate House suffered major damage as an entire wing collapsed.
A promotional note from Gramore & Co. Bankers and Brokers invites readers to learn new investment methods. It promises daily profits of ten dollars or more and offers a free booklet titled Points and Hints. Readers are urged to request the booklet and references.
The photographers Lewis and Hill in Huron announce they are here to stay due to liberal patronage. Their lighting and posing are artistic with elegant finishes, and they offer Flash Light Photographs at night. Lewis also does number portraits with perfect satisfaction.
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