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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1895
Page
2
Officials weigh sending the ship Philadelphia to Honolulu as a precaution after a Hawaiian uprising. Gunfire erupts near Diamond Head and Paoli valley, with multiple arrests, prisoners of war, and casualties among rebels and loyalists.
AP reports from the steamer Alameda describe a Honolulu revolution with Charles H. Carter killed and others wounded. Around 12 natives killed and nearly 200 revolutionists arrested as Robert Wilcox leads the rebels. Fighting continued as government forces gained the upper hand by Jan 11.
Onondaga county grand jury indicts boxer Robert Fitzsimmons for manslaughter in the first degree for the Nov 17 sparring partner Don Riordan's death at the Jacobs opera house in Syracuse.
A Kansas City report says deputy sheriffs trapped the Bill Doolin gang north of Hennessy O T. Four gang members were killed after a dawn confrontation. The posse included Washburn Burchette Christy and Solomon. Abel Washburn killed Tulsa Jack and Zip Wyatt with a Winchester. Bill Doolin was slain by Alexander Dobbins. Sam Gregg was killed by Al Burchette.
At the Sweetser opera house in Marion Indiana the curtain fell breaking a natural gas pipe and releasing gas during a matinee of the Wilbur Opera Company. The audience and performers escaped unharmed but their wardrobes were lost as an explosion blew out the building’s end and fire destroyed the structure.
In Brooklyn on January 21 about 2000 militiamen were deployed to quiet a street railway strike. Troops protected power stations and car houses while police guarded cars on routes, as violence and blockades erupted at multiple depots. Strikers injured several motormen and conductors. authorities dispersed mobs and a general strike appears possible.
William Pitt Thomas Buck and Joseph Erminer three youths ages about 14 ran away from St. Vincent's industrial school Utica N Y. Their bodies were found in woods near Herkimer Friday afternoon with signs they had frozen to death Pitt a leg amputation was required due to frostbite discovered in a nearby barn.
Mapleton Minnesota saloonkeepers denounce the city council action raising liquor licenses. They advertise liquor at deep discounts and announce plans to go out of business, all stating they will vote the prohibition ticket in the spring town elections.
Washington January 21 marks a broad tariff debate in the house as Wilson and Ways and Means leaders prepare to present the bill to remove the one tenth cent sugar differential duties. They argue revenues will be sufficient when the new law fully operates amid treasury needs and possible beer tax changes, with Secretary Carlisle’s opinion guiding decisions.
Dun and Co reports some hopeful signs in early 1880s trade but overall business remains hesitant. Gold exports reach 5.55 million this week amid revenue deficits of 9.5 million for the month. Congress inaction slows borrowing and revenue gains. Clearing house exchanges exceed last year by 7 percent yet lag two years ago by 23.7 percent. demand varies by industry with no clear price or wage improvements. The tone is cautious optimism with a waiting posture for stronger gains.
Sioux Falls January 21 four South Dakotans known as the Slatterly boys Jim Bill and Pat Slatterly have been arrested for cattle stealing They allegedly drove range cattle from South Dakota across the Nebraska line sold them and kept the money John Herman and John Brown were also caught stealing cattle All four were bound over to the grand jury in 500 bonds but released after posting bonds They claim the cattle were their own taken to a water stream due to drought on their ranch
Port Townsend Washington Jan 21 local press printed open letters accusing the collector of selling custom house appointments and employing straw men. The official ignored the charges. Three sureties holding about four fifths of his bond requested relief from further responsibility, prompting a department inquiry by wire.
Des Moines Jan 19 Governor Jackson signed the warrant for the execution of J K Cumberland condemned for murder in Shelby county. The court fixed date passed during appeal to the supreme court. Cumberland killed two travelers, hid their bodies in the river and secured their property. The date set is February 8 at Fort Madison.
In David on January 19, heirs-at-law moved for a new trial in the Hulett will case. Papers were served on Mrs. Pomeroy, who originally contested the will. The motion cites newly discovered evidence and will be heard one week from Saturday.
Merrill Wisconsin January 19 The jury in the case of Paslinski and Levitt Hazelton who wrecked a Soo train at Heatford Junction on October 7 1894 has been sentenced to state prison for 25 years.
Don Emilio De Leon, Guatemala’s minister to Mexico, says talks are not ended as Mexico tightens its stance over the boundary dispute. War talk rises in Mexico City as both nations mobilize along the frontier and hold troops and munitions ready.
In St Paul on January 19 the Republican senatorial caucus did not nominate a candidate to succeed Senator Washburn after six ballots, adjourning at midnight with Mr Gibbs presiding. Ballot results followed.
In Curnton Iowa on January 21 a man identifying as Henry Polkenpole tried to collect funds for Nebraska sufferers. He claimed to have sent 1800 dollars to Keith County Nebraska but authorities there deny the man exists. He is about 55, with gray hair and beard, wearing a tweed suit. described as German or Polish.
Judge Thomas C. Bacham refused to remove the county seat, granting a permanent injunction against the county commissioners. He found not enough valid signatures on the petition to proceed under state law.
Official reports from the board of road inquiry indicate rising interest in good roads. Railroads offer very low rates to support general road movement. States including Indiana Missouri Nebraska Kansas Wisconsin New Jersey Massachusetts Michigan Oklahoma and others consider or expand road building and convict labor programs.
A relentless California storm blankets the mountains with heavy snow up to nearly 30 feet along tracks. Freight movement halts amid dangerous drifts while passenger trains run as long as possible. Rotary plows struggle, and hundreds of workers shovel to widen cleared spaces.
Mrs L E Castle of Callender who became justice of the peace in Fort Dopee Iowa by her initials on the ballot resigned after taking office on January 1. She held firm until trial dates for three docketed cases neared and then surrendered.
HoMESTEAD Pa Jan 21 The Amalgamated association has again gained a foothold in the Homestead steel works by organizing at least one lodge the first since the 1892 strike. The move was carried out with much secrecy.
A snow slide about ten miles from Kaslo British Columbia killed three miners named Moore Mc Millan and Charles Mitchell owners of the Eureka mine who were traveling from Kaslo to the mine.
The World reports William K. Vanderbilt sailed on the Teutonic to Liverpool. An amicable settlement has Mrs Vanderbilt to obtain a divorce without contest, and the suit is now pending.
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