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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1893
Page
6
A sub-officer recounts the Victoria disaster near Malta on July 8. The fleet under Vice Admiral Tryon attempted a starboard turn to anchor, miscalculated distances, and Camperdown rammed Victoria, causing rapid flooding and a fatal final plunge as crews clung to bulkheads and stanchions.
Eyewitness accounts describe the Victoria breaking apart after a collision and sinking bow first. About 400 sailors escaped, but many perished from wreckage, with Vice Admiral Tryon clinging to the rail as the ship sank and his crew faced a deadly fate.
Dun's Review notes India mints closing against silver, silver bullion sliding to 62 cents in New York and 8s 1 2d in London, wheat down to 62½ cents in Chicago and 70 cents in New York. Miners and smelters in Colorado suspend operations. Analysts expect U S silver purchases to drop with congressional session. Market outlook remains uncertain as bankers react to exchange rates. Domestic trade shows little change amid money uncertainties.
A balloon ascent at Londonwald park was halted by a gasoline bucket explosion. Willie Keys eight, and six year old son of George Campton died from severe burns. several spectators had their clothes burned off and others suffered injuries.
The will of Senator Stanford is filed in San Francisco on July 3. It leaves all aside from real estate and 2.5 million dollars to Stanford University, with the remainder left absolutely to his wife for life or by her will at her death.
The Exchange Bank of Iowa Park Texas has closed its doors with unknown liabilities and assets. Authorities expect depositors will be paid in full after a sudden withdrawal caused the suspension.
The Herald from Lima reports a sharp drop in silver prices triggering a Peru wide financial and commercial crisis. Business is paralyzed and the exchange rate stands at 21 pence.
The Herald’s Valparaiso special reports from Rivera that General Saraiva has gained an important victory for the revolutionary forces in Rio Grande do Sul.
San Antonio reports on July 3 that the claimed capture at Breckenridge of three train robbers is untrue. The posse has not yet located the fugitives.
London dispatch reports Horsmann & Alexander lace warehouse in Nottingham destroyed by blaze. Loss estimated at £120,000 leaves about 800 workers unemployed.
Cepak Rapids Iowa July 8 Samuel Knapp was struck by a freight train near Mount Auburn and killed instantly. подробности unavailable.
Mrs. Morgan of Harrison Street credits Miles Heart Cure with rapid improvement after one dose. She reports swelling and mobility issues eased, praising Dr Miles Medical Co guarantee and nationwide druggist availability.
In New York a suit filed in Monon county supreme court names Sambor Watson v Squire of Washington to recover 2 000 000. The case centers on a latge Seattle area property bought in 1871 by Philo Remington John N Goodwin and syndicate. Plaintiffs allege Remington held the property in trust for the syndicate and that in 1876 Remington deeded it to his son in law Senator Squire who used and partly sold the lands. They seek an accounting of lands sold and remaining unsold.
A. J. Drexel, noted financier and philanthropist, is reported dead at Carlsbad Germany via a private cable from D. E. Hoskins. Drexel & Co in Philadelphia received confirmation that he had a pleurisy attack and later died, after leaving for Europe in good health several weeks ago.
Judge Collins of the supreme court voids the law passed last winter allowing Minneapolis to issue bonds. He rules the measure violates article 4 section of the constitution prohibiting special legislation, rendering the statute unconstitutional.
Near Warren Mills Amos Brown met a waiter girl at a restaurant during a visit to the world’s fair. The pair wed the second day and spent the evening together viewing the fair’s wonders.
William and A. J. Fields, two bankers who recently failed in this city, were arrested Friday on warrants signed by John Grady and others for obtaining money under false pretenses.
The B Mercantile Company's store in Bruce Wisconsin was robbed by unknown persons. They took a varied assortment of fancy and dry goods valued at about $500. No arrests reported.
Czar Alexander of Russia issued a sudden peremptory order for officers to come back to their homeland. The exact meaning remains unclear and the command left all officers and dignitaries astonished with no one daring to comment.
Washington July 3 the president signed an order reorganizing the military department of Arizona into the Department of Colorado with Denver as headquarters Arizona New Mexico Utah and Colorado join while California returns to its own department Gen Wal McCook to command the new force. The Starr Gang Robbery at Chelsea Indian Territory reported July 3 as deputies pursue the gang after a failed depot robbery near Paris Texas.
Chicago grain summary from Carcado dated July 3 1898 notes wheat advancing strongly as the end July to September spread improved market tone. Corn rose with grains and hog receipts appear light while provisions lagged behind grain gains.
Minneapolis grain notes show July 3 1893 activity with EAT-June closing and July opening prices. Prices listed include 66 cents high 60 cents low, with a Big August closing at 63 cents and September opening around 645 cents high 63340 low. Track details mention No 1 Northern Gle No 2 Northern at 58.
July 8 1893 report from St Paul shows cattle prices with steers prime cows and common grades listed. Calves hogs and lambs priced, with bids and ranges for feeders stockers and bulls noted amid steady mutton demand.
Live stock prices show cattle receipts 1 500 hogs 17 00 percent sheep copy of market report noting hogs weak steady cattle and sheep movement with prices for heavy medium and light offerings.
Chicago Grain and Provisions list prices for July and September contracts with opening and closing prices for corn and oats. The misspelled entry shows July futures at 62 percent heat, with September at 68.544, and various prices for corn and oats.
The North and South railroad convention finished its work and delegates plan for state committees to organize and take charge. Delegate Edwards of Texas endorses employing Metta in construction and funding rails from state school funds, with the next convention set for Topeka in December.
Leadville Colorado reports every producing silver mine shut down with no near prospect of reopening until a final settlement and silver market stabilization. Thousands of miners idle as ore teams idle. six major smelters accelerate ore consumption and merchants cancel fall orders amid widespread idleness.
Denver reports the First National Bank of Rico shut its doors after a round of trouble. Miners are highly agitated and threatening violence. Workers paid by bank checks demand cash as businesses halt on credit.
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