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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
5
The letter writer argues for a 16 to 1 coinage ratio or a composite one part gold to sixteen parts silver to ensure parity and currency stability. He mentions objections, seeks input, and cites possible benefits over a pure gold or pure silver standard.
R. O. Richards traveled to New York on business for the Consolidated Land and Irrigation company and will be away two to three weeks as the firm plans larger operations this summer. Mrs. A. F. Pay suffered a painful burn editing at the Pay mansion when hot lard spilled and burned her right hand. The Dakota House is praised overall but its thermometer humorously reads extremely low, shocking patrons used to standard gauges.
In Wasu Moton on January 23 the house opened a three hour session to amend the Wilson sugar schedule. Debates centered on whether to separate amendments for the county provision and duties on refined sugar, candy, and grape sugar. McRae urged abolishing the sugar bounty, arguing it would cost up to fifty million dollars while the treasury faced strain.
In the house Boutelle demanded a point of order after a Hawaiian correspondence reading. He charged government fomented insurrection abroad. a clash with the Speaker followed as the sergeant at arms appeared with the mace. A bare quorum emerged as debates resumed on the tariff bill and bounty measures with Dockery and Harter, while Sherman urged flags over the Capitol during this period.
President transmits additional Hawaiian dispatches from Minister Willis. Vice President Hatch retires and W C Wilder is elected to succeed. Executive council expands from four to five with a foreign affairs minister. Memorials from the Hawaiian Patriotic League allege a Stevens conspiracy and deny the provisional government represents the people.
John Hart stands trial in Rockford Illinois for the killing of his sisters Mary and Nellie Hart at their west of the city home on September 5. Mary was killed instantly while Nellie was forced to drink Paris green. Nellie identified Hart before dying and the defense pleads emotional insanity.
New London Conn January 23 The navy board finished its work and announced the Montgomery speed trial last Friday. The ship achieved 19 056 knots, earning builders a $200000 bonus. The contract set 17 knots with $25000 for each quarter knot over that speed.
Helena News notes The First National Bank of Helena resumed operations after closing last July. By noon deposits reached $200,000 with few withdrawals, and it reports all Helena banks now open.
Washington January 23. Anxious sympathy for Chairman Wilson of the Ways and Means as he misses his seat. Colleagues admit he is very ill and worn by the long tariff battle. Doctors advise stepping back, possibly abroad. The piece recalls Chairman Springer who yielded under similar strain in the previous congress.
In Washington on January 28 the president sent nominations to the senate naming Wheeler H. Peckham to be associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Peckham was a delegate to the anti-snapper convention.
In Ohio near Crab Creek two robbers attacked James DeWitt and Miss DeWitt while Peter was away at church. They threatened with a revolver, tied James by a bed cord until suffocating, then found a tin box holding $250 in gold and fled. DeWitt, a wealthy miser, was compelled to surrender his hoarded treasure.
Judge Marshall rules the Merchants Bank of Milwaukee may not collect the $6,000 town order from Shell Lake. The town offsets the debt with its $3,000 deposit in the failed Shell Lake bank, preserving its funds and avoiding loss.
Helena report details thirteen men lured to Montana by Charles Porter Grove who posed as the wealthiest colored man and owner of a million-dollar mining empire. They paid for stock at five dollars a share and were promised high wages and luxury, only to be abandoned at a Radersburg mountain mine with little cash. Four men reached Helena while the rest toiled nearby as Grove returns to Kentucky.
Orders issued for the royal steam yacht Osborn and the Prince of Wales cutter Britannia to be out of hand and ready for sea by February 20. The Princess of Wales and her daughters plan to sail to the Riviera to witness the Tegatta, where the Britannia is expected to compete.
P H Edminson sold the Carter farm north of the city to Levi Carter of Omaha for 18000. Edminson had purchased the property from Carter two years earlier, and the return sale hints Carter values South Dakota land. The Sioux Falls Press notes the state’s money making climate with four seasons arriving as expected.
Notice of sheriff sale in South Dakota by the Fifth Judicial Circuit Beadle County. Court within Beadle County issues order for sale of described property to satisfy a judgment. Sale date and terms to be set by the court and advertised as required by law.
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