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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
7
An advertisement extolls Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system without weakening organs. It claims quick relief from constipation, colds, headaches, and fevers, with approval from the medical profession. Sold in 50c and $1 bottles by druggists, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The General Managers' association asserts the strike is widespread and serious and rejects any compromise with the A R U over Pullman, claiming companies will hire only American citizens to replace strikers and deny importing Canadians, with protection for new workers.
H. E. Hockendater president of the local ARU branch and members W. H. Curtie and J. B. Thomas were arrested for contempt of court. Hockendater allegedly urged men on the Atlantic and Pacific to quit work. Curtie and Thomas refused to work when asked by the road’s receivers’ representatives. No trains have moved in four days.
A Chicago based Burlington official reportedly warned A R U leaders that the railroad would stop hauling Pullman cars if arbitration is not agreed to within 24 hours. Egan denied the report saying there is no truth to the rumors and no official announcement was made.
President Egan of the Railway Managers association asked US Marshal Arnold for 20 deputies to safeguard mail trains. District Attorney Milchrist telegraphed Attorney General Olney for guidance. Marshals were sworn in and stood ready.
Omaha on July 2 reports no change in the Pullman strike situation. The local union declares it will not involve itself in the trouble and will surrender its charter if the president orders a strike.
Reports from Missoula indicate workers will seek restoration of pre January wage scales. The strike action affecting the Northern Pacific line remains complete with no change in the Helena vicinity.
The grand jury in St. Paul returns a first degree manslaughter indictment against Erle Allen over the killing of John H. Clapp. The charge carries a maximum ten year sentence. Allen is out on bail after entering a not guilty plea.
The Dun and Co weekly reports coal miners’ strike ended at most points but a new disruption looms as 20 Western roads face travel and traffic shutdowns. Pullman lines may also see threats. some industries resume after stoppages while gold deposits steady the treasury and tariffs progress advances. News covers Coxeyites at West Superior planning a lake voyage aboard tug Martin’s tow of whaleback barge 101 for delegates.
Mrs. Clara Albinger and John Meyer attended a street railroad men's picnic at Oak Point on Lake Erie last week. Their bodies were found on the beach after they failed to return home.
Reports say the Prince of Wales formally opened the Tower Bridge in London on Saturday in the queen's name. J M Barrie is set to marry Mary Aucell, an actress from Walker London. Six cholerine cases in Liege with one death reported. Treasury cash balance stands at 115 million plus, gold reserve 66 million. Jake Kilrain aims to return to boxing. Third National Irrigation Congress called to meet in Denver for seven days beginning September 3.
Milwaukee market report dated June 30 1894 shows wheat prices weak and lower with No 2 spring at 56 cents and No 1 Northern at 4 1 4 cents for September. Corn No 3 at 42 cents. Oats steady with No 2 white at 40 cents. Barley lower with No 2 at 54 cents and sample at 53 3/4. Rye steady with No 1 at 9 1/2 cents.
Market notes list cash grain quotes for No 1 hard and No 1 Northern wheat with varying month contracts. Prices show June July September and December figures with highs around 62 to 64 cents and occasional rejected bids.
From Minneapolis on June 30 1894 wheat figures show June close 604c July opening 0c highest 0442 lowest 593gc and September opening c with close 5844c. Track No 1 hard No 1 Northern 62c No 2 Northern 00ce.
The Chicago Great Western is tied up at Dubuque Ia with no trains passing since one a.m. The men are quiet and orderly as the disruption continues.
Illinois Central suburban service is completely tied up as engineers and firemen refuse to operate engines causing a full stoppage in the suburban system. The disruption began on July 2 and halted all trains under staffing action.
Chicago on June 30, 1894 reports cattle at a standstill due to a railroad strike. Prices shown include extra native steers around 465 to 490, mediums 400 to 450, Texans up to 350, with hogs about 1,500 for shipment and market steady. Rough/heavy hogs fetched 394 to 470, prime heavy and butcher weights 490 to 500, small lots mixed with packers around 405 to 490. Receipts list cattle and sheep totals.
On June 30 1894 in Carcaco grain and livestock prices show Wheat steady No 2 cash 56 and July 57347 September 5974 percent Corn steady No 2 cash 4145 July ile September 4144 41 percent Oats steady No 2 cash 43.4 July 35 4c September 874 PORK firm July 12473 4 September 212 57 44 LARD lower July 6 05 September 55 80 Short ribs lower July 5 49 September 6174g.
The cases of three strikers who halted a Monon mail train at Hammond were heard by United States Commissioner Van Buren and continued to July 10.
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