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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1893
Page
6
Wastmnevor Jan 17 the Republican senatorial caucus decided to bring the anti option bill to a vote Wednesday afternoon at 8 oclock. If there is any opposition it will come from the Democratic side. Immediately after its passage the plan was to take up the repeal of the Sherman Silver Law and settle that matter.
Washington reports outline the opening of the National American Woman Suffrage Association's Twenty fifth annual convention. Susan B Anthony leads with Anna Shaw and Rachel Foster Avery among speakers as states and locals grow, with 13 150 members and 235 local groups aiding the cause.
Washington special reports Daniel Lamont on the cabinet slate for war secretary leaving the navy post to Congressman Herbert of Alabama. It is said Ames Cummings will succeed Herbert as chairman of the naval affairs committee.
Dr Johnston visited the Blaine residence after 10 o clock and stayed longer than usual. He said Blaine's condition unchanged and a fuller afternoon statement would follow. In Washington the 2 pm bulletin reported no change and doctors postponed further updates.
Congressman Jolley secured a hearing before the House Military Affairs Committee on a bill to dispose of a portion of Fort Randall reservation in South Dakota. He predicts a favorable committee report and unanimous consent passage, noting endorsements by high officials and the withdrawal of a prior request to use the land for Indian schools.
Secret Foster plans resigning soon and a last visit to New York state with Mrs Saint Paris. The couple will attend dinners over the next few days as they prepare to depart for Behring Sea arbitration in which Mr Foster will represent the United States. Orators are scheduled to meet February 23.
The mangled body of Theodore Quichel of this city was found beside the railroad track in the St Paul yard at 2:00 a.m. It is believed he fell from a moving train while in the yard. He was 18 years old and described as a sober, young man.
Reports from Milwaukee claim ex-state treasurer McFettridge can pay the 208000 debt to the state with a comfortable remainder, while bondsmen may not be called. Ex-state Treasurer Guenther reportedly will not charge his bondsmen for his 207000 share. A compromise in the suits may be sought, but passage is unlikely.
New York report cites Boulangist and socialist leaders predicting a military usurpation as Parisian tension heightens with signs of a potential crisis imminent.
The body of Miss Mary Allen West reached her birthplace Galesburg six weeks after her death. She was found well preserved except for a discolored face, enclosed in a zinc case with sawdust, and accompanied by two boxes including a silk and velvet pall from the Japan Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Funeral services were held Monday evening at the Church of Christ.
Frances Anne Kemble widow of Pierce Butler and a niece of Mrs. Siddons died aged 93. Born in Newman Street London November 27 1809 she first appeared publicly as Juliet on October 5 1829 and became a well known actor in London society.
Horace Smith, 84, one of the inventors of the original typewriting machines and a contributor to the Smith & Wesson revolver, died in Springfield. Born in Cheshire in 1808, he moved to Springfield around 1815 after his family relocated.
The funeral for General Rufus Ingalls late quartermaster general of the army who died in New York will be held in Washington. Interment is planned for Arlington.
Fire swept Brewster town hall at 6 AM damaging Halli Smith Bro Leddell store Merrill Bottling Brewster Standard printing office. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars with about 85000 dollars insured. It is believed all mail was saved.
Castle receives letters from liquor dealers in Minnesota and the West about a pending house bill to raise whisky tax from 90 cents to 120 dollars. He replies that he believes no bill will pass this session.
A store building and stock in Hermosa owned by John L. Buckingham burned for about $12,000 with $9,000 insured. A favorable wind aided firefighters, saving other buildings in the block. The date noted is January 17.
John Toothman and his son William 8e of Buckeye City died from freezing while fleeing Mount Vernon. Their bodies were found in a snow drift along their route home.
Washington reports Chinese government struggles to appoint a new minister to Washington. Tsui Kwo Yin, the current envoy, faces removal amid accusations of meddling and offenses against the United States. Li Hung Chang denies orders, but diplomatic tension grows as no successor is agreed.
Snow and freezing temperatures bring rail traffic to a halt in Western North Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky. Reports say temperatures plunge below zero as Amarron is mentioned and trains remain unable to run on schedule. Local relief efforts mobilize. businesses close and aid to the needy scales up.
In Marshall County Iowa on January 17 the hog cholera outbreak leaves farmers like ex-Senator Mills Ezra Perrin Jacob Richardson and Thomas Collins with heavy losses. Hogs die or are destroyed across the region with no effective remedy. Recovered stock numbers and exact totals are unclear due to missing text.
A. W. Anderson, a Pope County farmer in Ben Wade township Glenwood Minnesota, was fatally injured when a circular saw kicked a sleigh runner he was cutting. The saw piece caught and struck his stomach. he died twenty four hours later.
A dated paper warns that Chicago faces severe fuel shortages with widespread layoffs and plant shutdowns. Railroads suffer scrambling supplies as soft coal becomes scarce and large buildings fear arc outages in the coming days.
Snow covered all of France blocking country roads and disrupting rail service. About thirty travelers travelling by sledges were caught in a drift and half buried before they were rescued. several suffered injuries to their hands.
Vie le, O Jan 17 The China Steel company's half plays with a few excess in the fights as the products will be boycotted. Trouble silts to the recent Homestead strik.
A fire at a factory caused by careless workmen started the blaze on January 17. The incident damaged a portion of a building and caused about 30000 dollars in losses. Fire crews contained the flames with no reported injuries.
In Mouns New Brunswick January 17 Charlie of this city claims ambition to defend the skating championship. He states willingness to meet in Minneapolis Saturday if peace can be arranged.
A minor quake shook Field New Jersey at 8 30 pm with a dull rumble heard and windows rattled, no damage reported. The tremor was recorded as a light earthquake felt in surrounding areas. Local residents described vibrations lasting briefly and then fading away.
Senator Morgan spoke until 2 15 p m before the anti option bill was to be considered. Mr Wolcott moved to proceed with the first bill on the calendar and the motion failed for lack of quorum after a vote 9 to 31. An adjournment motion by Wolcott also failed without a quorum but a roll call showed forty six senators present. Washburn signaled plans to seek a Senate session next Wednesday to reach a final vote at Sherman s urging.
Cincinnati report states Harry Von Kousky a self styled count and ally of missing attorney Robert Kuehnert has vanished from his home. He handled Henry Haack editor of The Volks Freund weekly circulation and is tied to an estimated seven thousand dollars in short accounts. Kuehnert reportedly told his wife of his flight before leaving, but she keeps the secret.
The meeting of passenger agents at Great Northern offices in St Paul continues, with talks focusing on rates to Seattle Tacoma Spokane and other Washington points. The Great Northern plans to enter the territory and upend existing rates, aiming to stay profitable while others field a challenge.
C M Hayes general manager of the Wabash denied operators wage increase demands in a circular. He will review cited individual cases and consider possible raises. He notes wages match those of other roads and promotions come from the ranks. He agreed to meet an operators committee, which has left for St Louis.
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