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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
6
Advert copy claims Scott's Emulsion supplies flesh making and strength giving elements. states many cases show a person gaining a pound a day by taking an ounce.
Cecil Rhodes sails for England. Nathan Brown, 80, arrested in Lawrence Kansas for bigamy. Northwestern Surgical Academy meets in St Paul. Northwestern Electrical association meets in Milwaukee. Dunraven misstatement corrected by New York Yacht Club. John Prokop of Burnside Wisconsin sent to Mendota insane asylum after stabbing father. Steamship Cesar sinks after collision with Nereus off Ramsgate. 19 drowned. Salvation Army commander Ballington Booth ordered to London. Western Passenger association approves one fare round trip to El Paso for Dan Stewart fight carnival in February.
Washington reports a heated silver conference debate on monetary policy. Senator Jones of Nevada led the resolutions urging restoration of both gold and silver, calling for unity beyond party lines to resist the money power. A convention in St Louis is planned for July 22 1896 with delegates apportioned by silver strength and a provisional national committee named.
Republican silver senators sign a declaration to press a plank at the national convention. The preamble argues the current monetary system hurts U S industry and targets China and Japan for silver’s devalued exchange. It calls for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and a tariff to equalize labor costs with Europe and Asia.
Washington reports that silver advocates in Minneapolis aim to back a free coinage bill in the Senate to block all appropriation measures until the House consents to pass it. The tactic could keep Congress in session past the next presidential election.
Mrs Emma Worman wife of the principal owner of Outing magazine committed death by own action in an apartment above the magazine offices on Fifth Avenue New York. She lived at the Hotel Majestic with her husband and an invalid son and died under stress over the boy’s welfare. She was 50 years old.
Mayor Lincoln issues call for delegates from major cities to meet in Des Moines on January 30 to press the legislature for reforms to municipal laws. The proposal aims to update laws currently set by code commissioners.
Commander Walker and the G A R executive committee meet to press for a 30 day ticket extension for the St Paul encampment. If refused, the gathering may shift to Buffalo. Caldwell may call a special meeting if two roads request it.
Postmaster General Wilson orders house-to-house mail collection in all free delivery cities. Boxes in homes start in 25 cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, after tests in St Louis and Washington. Residents must provide suitable mail boxes at their own expense for convenience.
Ambassador Bayard reports to Secretary Olney that Americans among those arrested in the Transvaal are receiving uniform humane and indulgent treatment by the Boer government. The matter is being shared with California lawmakers amid calls to aid Hammond the American mining engineer jailed as a ring leader.
Jackson Mississippi January 25 Congress man H D Money was nominated by the joint Democratic caucus on the 20th ballot to succeed J Z George for the U S Senate. Money received 84 votes to Lowery 36 Hoker 3 Yeager 1 and the nomination was then made unanimous. Money is a veteran of multiple congresses and currently serves in the present Congress.
Ex President Benjamin Harrison arrives in Washington with private secretary Tibbets and stays at the Arlington. He declines to comment on public questions and plans to visit the president, marking his first return to the capital since leaving office.
The National Editorial association conducted two daytime sessions in Sr. Aucustinge, Fla, on January 25. Officials focused on routine business and paper presentations, most of which were referred for publication. Rain disrupted resident entertainment plans.
William W. Upton, appointed Oregon supreme court justice in 1867 and later chief justice, died at his Washington residence. He had served as second controller of the treasury since 1887 and had lived in the city since then.
Advertised testimonials allege Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and boosts appetite while supporting liver and bowel function. Claims include lasting cures for ailments due to impure blood, presented as evidence from ordinary users.
In Washington on January 27 the senate backed a concurrent resolution urging decisive European action against Turkey and pledging congressional support to the president for protecting Americans in Turkey and redressing injuries. Senators Cullom Blanchard Frye extolled Armenians. Jones announced a Thursday vote on the silver bond bill. Baker spoke about limiting coinage to American silver.
Washington January 27 The foreign affairs sub committee plans a mild censure of Ambassador Bayard for two controversial remarks brought to light by McCall and Barrett Massachusetts. The panel, citing Venezuela tensions with Britain, favors restrained action to preserve Bayard’s standing abroad while condemning the public reference to home politics.
The Treasury aims to shield the gold reserve from raids by buyers who intend to spend gold to purchase bonds. Sub treasuries track who withdraws gold and its uses, and secret officers may be used to verify actions. Bond sales will deny buyers found with treasury gold.
Senator Lodge reports a limited opposition to the Davis resolution affirming the Monroe doctrine noting only about eight votes against it. He expects more amendments to be offered and says a vote is premature while debate will quicken after the bond bill is disposed of.
Miss Agnes Belle Steele daughter of Helena Montana mayor is chosen to christen the gunboat Helena at Newport News launching on January 30. The Helena mayor will lead a party of 14 Montana residents by special train as escort.
Washington January 27 Secretary Herbert decided to accept the torpedo boat Ericsson from builders Iowa Ironworks. Dock trial at New London will test that engines are in good order and repaired since the last mishap.
An advertisement warns against mercury and potash treatments for contagious blood poison and other blood diseases. It promotes S S S, a vegetable remedy, claiming cures for Contagious Blood Poison Scrofula Eczema Rheumatism Cancer and related conditions with a money back offer and free literature from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Chairman Robinson and Secretary Hamilton of the Republican central committee plan a meeting within 30 days to set a time and place for a convention to select delegates to the national convention, likely around May 1.
The Minnesota house and senate met in a special session called by Borealis Rex, the carnival king. The house had a quorum while the senate was short. The third chamber was full, but business was light and the gathering was more festive than formal.
The Minnesota Agricultural society board revised the premium list and transacted other business in St. Paul on January 24. E. W. Randall was re elected secretary and A. B. Moffatt continued as treasurer.
Frederick Weyerhauser has purchased the new Ogilve McCord Co saw mill on Superior Bay. The plant can cut 800000 feet daily and will hire nearly 800 workers.
Harper's Magazine reveals a December 1895 start for William Black's novel in the new BRIsErs, and George Du Maurier's Tuk Martian will run through the year. It promises Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer, Langdon Mitchell's Two Mormons From Muppery, works by Mary E Wilkins and more, plus Roosevelt papers on St. Clair and Wayne and Whitney's 2600 mile snowshoe trip with photos.
The advertisement outlines subscription start times for Harper's magazines and notes yearly pricing for Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar and Harper's Round Table. It explains that publication volumes begin in June and December and that remittances should be sent by post office money order or draft to prevent loss. The note adds that newspapers may not copy the advertisement without Harper Brothers approval and lists postal free rates to the United States Canada and Mexico with a New York address.
The twenty ninth year of Harper's Bazar unfolds as a fashion journal and weekly home reading paper. Paris and Berlin designs by Sanchez Baude and Chapuis, New York fashions, pattern sheets for gown making, children’s wear, menswear, and Paris letter by Katharine DeForest. Short stories, essays, departments, and editor answers.
The notice states volumes of the Bazar start with the January issue each year and subscriptions begin with the current number at receipt if no time is specified. It prohibits copying this Harper & Brothers advertisement order.
The item lists the Harper's imprint and the New York address for Harper & Brothers along with a regional scope covering the United States Canada and Mexico. It reads like a catalog or publisher imprint notice from a newspaper page.
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