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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
6
Nine fishermen from Menekaunee cling to a small ice block driven into Lake Michigan by a fierce gale. Zero temperatures and high winds threaten their survival through the night. Families on shore grieve as nets and shanties threaten extensive losses of gear and property.
Datxias Texas January 18 a fire destroyed the boys wing of Puckner's Orphans Home five miles from Dallas. Five boys Carlos Jones Birdie Britton Milton Britton Martin Britton and an unknown child perished. Mrs Britton the matron woke to smoke but failed to reach those in her room as the building burned.
Senator Edward O. Walcott of Colorado travels in Europe, meeting top figures including A J Balfour and Henry Asquith to discuss bimetallism. Prime figures express interest. Balfour notes the visit shows support, while Lord Rothschild believes benefits lie on the continent and anticipates talks with Emperor William and French premier M Meline.
Prescott Arizona January 18 The ongoing storm causes a broad traffic freeze with all Atlantic and Pacific trains blocked. If rain resumes great damage is feared as streams run bank full and mountain snow depth reaches five to six feet.
The South Dakota dairy industry shows strong growth with a bulletin detailing prices and production. The highest cooperative price reaches 73 cents per 100 pounds, private creameries average 4 cents, 278,928 cows valued at $6.4 million, average yield 2,500 pounds per cow, and milk valued at $4,253,530 totaling.
Atton Illinois January 18 a sensation arose as the St Clair Madison and St Louis Railroad company is placed into receivership by the United States circuit court at St Louis John E May director and J F Barnard Council Bluffs local manager named receiver
Denver January 18 members of the Colorado legislature will vote at noon Tuesday January 19 to reelect United States Senator Henry M Teller. The move is a cardinal platform pledge with virtually no opposition expected among the general assembly.
Benjamin Gandy aged 55 and Seabright Berry aged 45, both of Gloucester New Jersey, were instantly killed when they walked in front of an express train at the Sixteenth and Cambria street crossing on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad.
The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters including Peter A. Peterson of Cannon Falls Minnesota John Schmer of Springfield Minnesota James F Maher of Litchfield Minnesota and John A Isaacson of South Superior Wisconsin.
United States Senator Edward O. Wolcott is the guest of Baron Rothschild at his country seat Tring Park Herefordshire. The visit highlights close transatlantic ties as officials exchange views on affairs.
Forty-one residents of Racine county sue the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company for personal damages from the South Milwaukee crossing clash when the Milwaukee Racine and Kenosha Electric line attempted to lay tracks over the CNW crossing. Heat and steam were directed at workers from a switch engine. Two plaintiffs are South Milwaukee society women. Damages sought run into thousands of dollars.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Sherman may resign as secretary of state, paving the way for Senator Davis to head the Senate foreign relations committee. Senator Frye of Maine would remain ranking member with Frye also serving as president pro tempore. Maine would then control several top posts.
Corpus Christi observers say Dan Stuart met a Brownsville attorney last May to lease an island in the Rio Grande from Mexico. The text notes the island sits about ten miles from Brownsville and may host the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout.
Springfield January 19. The Illinois legislature may be asked to authorize borrowing to replenish the state treasury until taxes come in. Governor Tanner, newly installed as Altgeld’s successor, reports the treasury nearly empty. Payments have been halted on nearly all items except legislative expenses.
London dated January 19 reports the pope has learned of the Anglo American treaty signing with satisfaction. He would like the papacy seen as a permanent arbitration tribunal for all nations, but is glad the principle is adopted in any form.
Des Moines January 19 The state board of agriculture set the state fair from September 9 to September 18 extending by one day and starting a day earlier. Sunday will be a big day with buildings open for the first time.
PreRee, S. D., Jan. 19. The Politalist members of the legislature voted for senator on five ballots with no choice. Final tally: Kyle 29, Loucks 12, Plowman 11, Goodykoontz 9.
Senate districts list the candidates for each district, including Populists and Republicans. The long roster names Louis N Crill, Carl Gunderson, F D Wyman, J H Stevens, and many others across numerous districts in South Dakota.
The U S Senate passed the free homestead bill opening all Indian lands to settlement with only minor office fees. About 33.25 million acres valued at $35.84 million would be affected. Debate noted arid lands and limited payment capabilities of settlers.
Advertised as a blood purifier, Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure tired feeling by enriching the blood. Hood's Pills are said to act promptly on the liver and bowels, with claims of relief from sick headache.
Washington January 16 The House spent nearly a full day debating the Grout bill to subject oleomargarine and other imitation dairy products to state laws where they are sold. Supporters led by Northway Morse Lacey Hainer Willis Grosvenor and Henderson urged state regulatory power while opponents warned of federal overreach and a risk to interstate commerce. The roll call listed proponents and opponents from both parties, including Cooper Tucker Cannon Boatner Clardy and Williams.
Washington Jan 16 The House committee on Pacific railroads voted to reopen the settlement with the railroads. A subcommittee will study a substitute based on Mr Harrison's plan for a presidential commission to represent the government and settle the matter. A hearing is set for next Wednesday.
Washington January 16 A conference between the two houses on the immigration bill was held in Lodge's absence no agreement reached yet observers note likely path to accord as differences appear minor and manageable between Senate and House conferees
Washington January 16. The secretary of the treasury directed the chief of the bureau of engraving and printing not to use the portrait of Cyrus McCormick of Chicago on the new ten dollar certificates. The plan faced opposition from rival harvesters allied with competing manufacturers.
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