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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1894
Page
7
Knowledge says Syrup of Figs improves health by cleansing the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It is praised for its pleasant taste and effective laxative action, curing colds headaches and fevers. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every page.
Jeremiah E. Kelly, a prominent Watertown merchant, was shot and killed by Jim Dempsy Redington in a quarrel over a Sisseton reservation claim. Redington is jailed.
A sleigh ride near the Atwood place ends in tragedy when Walter Hoffman fires into the air and a stray ball fatally strikes Charles Overhulz, son of reformer G. B. Overhulz. Hoffman, senior editor of the Clay County Freeman, surrendered in town.
Engineer Dennis J. Delay and Fireman John Hagan died of injuries from a wreck near Boulder. both had severe leg injuries and Hagan was crushed. The locomotive plunged into a deep snow bank. Delay and Hagan were trapped under the tender for hours as crews worked to lift the heavy frame and free the men. Hays, foreman of the section, directed the rescue.
J E Bennett presiding judge of the South Dakota Supreme Court died suddenly in Pierre after Christmas illness. He had spent Christmas in Clark county and fell ill Friday night and Saturday. his term would have expired Tuesday and he was to be sworn into a new six year term. He leaves a wife but no relatives were present at death. Remains were sent to Clark county.
Yankton South Dakota January 2. The city council appointed Charles Johnson to be city marshal replacing impeached Seibert. Johnson a Democrat, council Republican. Saloons and gambling dens to face strict surveillance and quick punishment for infractions. About 20 saloons and 22 gambling rooms expected to struggle under tougher ordinances.
St Paul police arrested John Casey alias Ryan in connection with a murder and robbery in Sioux City. John Murphy alias Moran, a friend of Casey, was also detained for investigation by Sioux City authorities.
Washington January 2 The total number of post offices in operation in the United States on Jan 1 1804 is 68806. The statement shows offices by classes with 3424 in classes 1 2 and 3, and 65382 in class 4. Fourth class offices have no presidential appointments and small quarterly postmaster compensation.
The ad declares a bold advance price for new and old subscribers to receive The New York Tribune and H ite on liberal terms. It stresses advance payment and a 35 cent, one dollar and twenty five cent price point as the deal.
John L Sullivan says if James Mitchell and Corbett fight on January 25 the match will end in a draw. He doubts either will be knocked out and believes Corbett may not finish Mitchell. Sullivan also hints the governor may block the contest.
Receiver Henry C. Payne reports Milwaukee that railroad workers grumble more about fairness than pay. He says if crews persuade the receivers of unfair treatment they may join a petition to Judge Jenkins to revise the wage schedule.
The Chicago express southbound struck a sleigh carrying Dr McKeon Rev Father Windisch Joseph Dedina and his son in law Joseph Slais near Montgomery Minnesota. Dedina was instantly killed Slais seriously injured and the horse team killed while the sleigh was demolished. Other occupants escaped by jumping. The train was not seen until it was upon them.
In January 2 reports, two prominent local men H. H. Grafton of Sewickley a traveling salesman and W. W. Donohue an elderly Mercer resident died by suicide during the day.
Editor Q Hoover aged 46 who has written for multiple newspapers since 1871 and edited The Independent here collapsed from apoplexy on a Massittoy street.
Two freight trains collided head on near Greenville Kentucky at 2 28 a m. Both engines were demolished and a number of cars wrecked according to the report.
Senator Faulkner plans marriage to Miss Virginia Whiting of Gamera West Virginia. The 1804 statistics show a 6 percent rise in the student area of India by 1893, with unclear surrounding notes about an aunt.
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