11 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1894
Page
1
Jan 10 reports detail a vast Chicago fire at the World’s Fair grounds. The peristyle, Music Hall and Casino were reduced to ashes while the Manufactures building suffers water damage and widespread debris. Officials including Burnham and Colonel Rice coordinate rescue and recovery as crowds observe from ruins.
A historical notice extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as superior in purity and leavening power, claiming widespread adulteration from ammonia and alum powders. It asserts the product is prepared by a physician of high standing and offers nearly pure Cream of Tartar powder to consumers.
Report details widespread damage inside the building after the blaze. East and west of the central aisle suffered the most, with the southeast corner housing the American musical section flooded and iced packing cases. English pottery area flooded west of center. some regions north of the clock tower escaped with minimal effects.
Government says exhibitors bear losses from fire at Chicago World’s Fair buildings unless they sue to prove negligence by exposition officials. It notes government not responsible for goods in bonded warehouses and may remit duties on destroyed merchandise stored there.
The House Committee on Public Lands reports favorably on a bill to lease Oklahoma Territory tracts reserved for universities and schools with rentals to fund those institutions. It approves a one year extension for proofs and payments under homestead and desert land laws and supports swamp land grant adjustments with a $1,000,000 cap on state payments, pro rata beyond if needed.
Lew Bentley of Lyons Iowa was fatally hurt in a rear end collision on the Clinton bridge between the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Flyer and a Northwestern freight. A Northwestern railroad man named Rowan was badly injured and several others suffered minor injuries.
Assistant Postmaster General Thomas rules that sending through the mail for counterfeit money violates the green goods act. Offenders face fines up to 500 dollars and up to 18 months imprisonment.
Public Examiner Kenyon circulated instructions to county auditors and treasurers about a new plan to make up tax lists using the school district as a unit. The proposal begins at the town’s northeast corner and groups orders by section.
Des Moines January 10 two new rumors surround the senatorial fight. One says General J B Clarkson’s friends in New York will push his name before the 431 battle. The other claims James F Wilson may resign soon due to poor health and Governor Jackson would appoint Gear to fill the vacancy.
Washington January 10 the senate took up the federal elections bill but no member spoke and the session ended with a secret session planned for next week. Senator Chandler failed to push his Hawaiian resolution and Senator Gray signaled a future vote on federal elections legislation.
In Washington on January 1 the House met at 11 am with light attendance as Compton sought unanimous consent for a 40 000 appropriation for District roads. Kilgore objected and the body moved to committee for tariff discussion where Wilson began his remarks followed by Burrows of Michigan opening the Republican tariff debate.
The Senate will consider giving states five percent of the net from sale of Indian reservation lands. Washington reports the sale of all reservations will yield about four million dollars, to fund eight already sold parcels.
The elections committee rules in a strict party vote that O Neill wins the contest for the Eleventh Missouri district seat, defeating Joy.
London Jan 10 The Daily News notes the British camp at Warina was unguarded with no outpost or picket allowing warning of enemy approach. The report says the War Office will order a strict investigation into the affair and possible sav ing by the Sofas.
President Palmer of the worlds fair national committee and the executive committee met at the Arlington to review the commission's annual report due to the president. Officials expressed regret over the Jackson fire, noting insurance had been withdrawn from the exhibits.
In a five mile skating contest at Ely on January 10 Landahl the Norwegian won by 20 seconds over James Smart and by 22 seconds over the third. Four thousand spectators witnessed the event.
A dispatch from Paris dated January 10 reports President Peixoto of Brazil has resigned per a Rio de Janeiro source. The notification comes via Paris and cites a change in leadership.
Mendonca Brazil minister Men donca says he has no information to confirm Paris dispatch from Rio de Janeiro claiming President Peixoto has resigned. Governor WasumneTon notes the absence of official word.
Lonpoy report states the Brazilian minister in London denies claims that President Peixoto has resigned.
At a January meeting the fire commissioners heard complaints by Commissioner Martin against two captains and a lieutenant. The filings may spark an investigation of Chief Jackson as his recently submitted report omits the issues raised.
PurEsBLo Colo Jan 10 The superintendent says Colorado Fuel and Iron company at Bessemer will restart Monday on cold steel, employing about 2,500 men. The first blast furnace is to be blown in February 1.
Minneapolis reports private elevator wheat stocks at 1,013,000 bushels, up 7,000 for the week. Minnesota and Dakota country elevators total 6,595,000 bushels, down 150,000. Overall Northwestern stock reaches 29,626,951 bushels, up 235,835.
Knoxvity Tenn Jan 10 Hon D M Key United States judge for the Eastern district of Tennessee announces retirement soon after his 70th birthday Jan 27 He served with distinction for many years and will retire to his private home in Chattanooga Key previously served as postmaster general under President Hayes.
The Conservative MP for Canterbury, Mr. Henniker Heaton, plans to move for a select committee to investigate the British section at the world’s fair. Allegations include gross mismanagement inadequate representation and wasteful expenditure.
In Jacksonville on January 10 an attempt was made to break into Jim Corbett's room. The pugilist fired twice at the intruder who fled through the back gate. Corbett woke after his collie dog growled.
The Great Northern officials issued a call for an assembly of the Brotherhood grievance committees within ten days to discuss wages and schedules and to rearrange both. The report is corroborated by several sources, and the move has been anticipated for some time.
Fire at Jefferson Barracks near St Louis destroyed most post structures including laundry farrier shop harness room and officers quarters. Loss estimated at about 50000 dollars. The incident occurred January 10 near the United States recruiting station at the fort.
Max Goldberg the young firebug, sent to Stillwater two years ago with his father for seven and ten year terms respectively, has been pardoned by Governor Nelson and will live with his mother in Minneapolis.
A widespread craze for Omaha lands draws Ashland and nearby residents to the land office. Iron River and Brule settlers preemptively locate on lands, while land locaters profit from maps and fee charged for non filed descriptions. The real contest begins as squatters arrive to claim lands they have squatted.
Victoria B C January 10 The Warrimoo brings Honolulu advices to January 1 The revenue cutter Corwin arrives and Deputy Willis demands the government surrender to the queen The provisional government does not act further and the crisis subsides as calm returns to Honolulu
In Iowa City on January 10 the 50th anniversary of the grand lodge of Iowa Masons was celebrated with a grand banquet. About ten Iowa Masons were present including J. R. Hartsock of Iowa City, one of the four surviving charter members.
The Daily News reports that in Lonogx on January 10 the rulers of the Admiralty may not be satisfied with new battleships first-class cruisers and numerous smaller vessels. In three years equality with rival powers is seen as insufficient.
Fragmentary note indicates an order related to mail routes between Queenstown and Lacree due to slow American mail arrivals. Details and context are unclear in the readable text.
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