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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
7
The article extols Syrup of Figs as a daily laxative that cleanses the system without weakening organs. It urges purchasers to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, widely trusted by families for maintaining regular health and avoiding other laxatives.
The crown prince of Japan is not dead as reported. Cecil Rhodes begins return to South Africa. Brahms, the Austrian composer, dies at 67. Lady Lascelles wife of Sir Franklin D Lascelles British ambassador to Germany is dead. An iron ore pool forms for Gogebic and other ranges but Mesaba is not included.
From Tegucigalpa United States Consul Little reports a revolution has erupted in Honduras and the republic is placed under martial law with unrest spreading through the capital.
A. B. Evans, register of the land office at Des Moines, has resigned and will resume his law practice. High water on portions of the Missouri river has mysteriously disappeared and scientists say it goes into the great artesian basin.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinuine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from druggists if it fails. The sales pitch emphasizes rapid relief and a five cent price.
Torrica Kansas June 26 a historic hail storm struck SIEGE OF HAIL STONES in Its History. Scores of people injured several fatally and immense damage done with windowless buildings and crushed roofs. Hail stones from hen eggs to ostrich eggs caused widespread destruction.
A Salina special reports a cyclone 15 miles northwest of Kansas City struck around 10 30 p.m. killing three Geesey family members and wounding four others. Rumors of additional casualties circulate but remain unconfirmed.
The Kansas City report notes four days of extreme heat in Central Kansas with average highs near 100 degrees, peaking at 104. Prostrations are reported and vegetation near Larned shows heat damage as leaves curl from the scorching weather.
A strong wind storm and heavy rain struck a small steamer carrying Madison society figures and University members during a boat ride hosted by Senator and Mrs. R. M. Bashford. After an hour of turbulent seas, the craft reached Mendota pier four miles from the city amid widespread parental distress.
Robert Fergus an 88 year old veteran job printer and retired newspaper man was instantly killed by a fast suburban train on the Northwestern line at South Evanston. He originated and printed the first Chicago directory and learned his trade in Glasgow where he was born listing works by Walter Scott and Sturm among his early books.
In Mankato Minnesota the Longini and Thoms department store known as Glass Block has closed. Liabilities are estimated near $70 000 with assets between $120 000 and $130 000. Most creditors are believed to be Chicago parties though few papers are held by local banks.
Hon. W. J. Bryan spoke for ten minutes from a car platform to about 1000 people in LaMar Mo on June 26 en route to Carthage. He urged that the country had found its ailment but chosen the wrong medicine and called for a change of doctors.
Grand Forks North Dakota June 26 The jury in the murder trial of Normand has not reached a verdict after 24 hours out. The dispute centers on the punishment with agreement on guilt seeming likely if reached.
About twenty thousand Masons and their degrees marched through Detroit streets for the formal dedication of the city’s new temple. The event featured impressive ceremonies and drew Masons from the local area.
Washington reports Magrane Cox United States minister to Honduras and El Salvador has submitted his resignation received by the State Department on June 26.
In New York a private meeting led by Thomas Estrada Palma gathered planters and merchants to raise funds for a vigorous Cuba campaign against Spain next winter. The plan aims to preemptively secure a year's supplies so the Cuban army can pursue aggressive action if independence is not achieved by then.
Mapp June 26. Serious rioting occurred at Mieres in Oviedo province over higher food taxes. About 8 000 miners clashed with civil guards and the prince's regiment. Casualties included two rioters killed five severely wounded and many slightly. Two soldiers were killed and several hurt.
The Tennessee Central railroad was sold to the highest bidder by Master Dunbar. Colonel Jere Baxter bought the property for himself and associates, St. Louis and Chicago parties, for $125,000. Governor Atkinson Married in Clarksburg West Virginia at the bride's home. The ceremony united Hon George W Atkinson governor of West Virginia to Mrs Myra H Camden widow of the late Judge Camden.
The Standard Oil company has secured control of the Bay State Gas company of Boston for 2,250,000 dollars. George W. Esterley of Minnesota is named deputy auditor for the state. Calvin Love, 19, shot his wife at Sheridan Indiana then killed himself. both are expected to die. Charles Drake, son of B. B. Drake of Delavan Wisconsin, died by his own hand without known reason. The Central Schutzenbund of North America opened at Joliet Illinois with 6,000 dollars in prizes and teams nationwide. The Iowa Music Teachers association ended a two day session at Marshalltown with notable musicians in attendance. The Rio Grande Western railway bought the Utah Central for about 325,000 dollars. a narrow gauge line from Salt Lake to Park City. Elks meeting at Minneapolis disrupts rail travel between Chicago and St Paul and Minneapolis, reducing peaceable road cooperation.
Summary of results lists game scores: Detroit 4 Grand Rapids 9 in Detroit. Kansas City 8 St Paul 11. Milwaukee 4 Minneapolis 3. It also notes club standings with percentages: Columbus .700 Indianapolis .673 St Paul .649 Milwaukee .545 Detroit .444 Grand Rapids .364 Minneapolis .333 Kansas City .825. National League results show Pittsburg 6 St Louis 8 in twelve innings. Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 5. Chicago 2 Cleveland 5. Boston 12 Baltimore 5 with standings: Boston .735 Baltimore .708 Cincinnati .688 New York .609 Brooklyn .510 Cleveland .490 Pittsburg .479 Philadelphia .462 Washington .435 Louisville .369 Chicago .360 St Louis .212.
Late market report from Milwaukee June 24 shows flour steady and quiet. Wheat quotes No 2 spring 73 cents, No 1 Northern 76 34 cents, July 70 34 cents. Corn No 3 24 54 cents. Barley No 2 34 37 cents, sample on track 31 34 cents.
The Minneapolis grain market on June 24 shows Wheat futures closing at June 72c July 72c and September 629 62c. On Track No1 hard 74c No1 Northern 7240 No2 Northern 71c.
Chicago market bulletin lists live poultry prices for turkeys at 6 to 7 cents, chickens 7 to 7 cents, spring chickens 10 to 15 cents, ducks 7 to 8 cents. Butter and dairy items quoted at 12 to 14 cents for creams, dairies 9 to 12 cents, eggs steady at 8 and 9 cents.
Hogs rise 5 to 10 cents with fair quality. Prices range 2.80 to 3.25. Cattle trade slow and soft amid broader declines. Stockers 3.65 to 3.76, heifers 2.75 to 2.85, calves 41.50 to 47.50, steers 3.00 to 4.00. Sheep and lambs steady for good stock, dull for common.
Closing price table for wheat corn and oats shows July and June figures. Wheat July 70 70e Sept 61 64 old 654c. Corn June 21c July 25 25c Sep 2c. Oats June 17 / July 18 0.
Advertises a patent remedy claimed to ease labor and speed recovery for mother and infant. Testimonial from Henderson, Carmi, praising lighter labor with four bottles of Mother’s Friend. Bradsfield Regulator Co. promotes the product via mail order from Atlanta and says sold by all druggists.
Harper's Magazine lists forthcoming fiction and non fiction pieces. The Martian by Du Maurier is set to begin in October 1896 with his drawings. Other notable works include Stockton Howells Twain Page and Williams scientific papers along with international features on Mexico and Africa.
The North Western Line runs weekly Thursday excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles with modern sleeping cars and experienced conductors. Daily tourist sleepers operate between Council Bluffs and California. Rates and details are provided by Chicago & North Western agents. Bring magazines for binding at low prices.
Harper's Bazar presents a comprehensive women’s periodical with Paris fashion letters by Katharine De Forest and New York fashions. It announces serials The Red Bridge Neighborhood by Maria Louise Pool and Father Quinnallion by Octave Thanet, along with stories by Wilkins Spofford Harland McEnery Stewart and others.
Harper's Weekly marks forty years and outlines plans for 1897. It pledges continued crusade in politics science arts and letters with cartoons serials and new features. The issue previews new stories by Wilkins Benson Bangs and ongoing departments including This Busy World Amateur Sport and Life and Letters.
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