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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
6
Rambow Tex July 5 A fiancee Miss Bessie Harris admits to luring Albert Blackman to a secluded spot and, with her father, hanging him. The confession implicates her parents who aided the crime by staging a thought he died by his own actions. The girl and her parents are jailed.
English expert Woodgate predicts Leander and New College finish first and second with Cornell unlikely to last past Fawley court. Pall Mall Gazette notes signs of stagnation amid preparations. D H McLean praises Cornell as a fine but unknown quantity and cites Toronto Argonauts as strong contenders for the Steward's cup.
Five prisoners and a boarding house scene at 1250 Pierce street surround the case of John Seljan, allegedly murdered for a $1000 theft. Police suspect a body was moved after a bloodstained room search, with wagon tracks suggesting removal overnight, all suspects identified as Poles.
Heirs of Major Alexander Hope sue in federal court to recover 1100 acres valued around 100000 located in Dane Columbia and Washington counties. The land includes Cross Plains Poynette and Arlington. widow held only a life interest and deeded it away. Heirs reside in the national capital.
Ouivet July 5 three men Samuel M. Glansner and Samuel Hofer were jailed on a serious charge of criminal assault on 14 year old Anna Hofer. They waived examination and, in default of $1,000 bonds each, were remanded. The arrest followed a complaint by Jacob Tschetter.
The will of the late Jacob Ballone, left 7500 dollars to St. Joseph's Catholic church in Baraboo Wisconsin, is being contested by an adopted son and legal heir who claims undue influence compromised the document.
Nellie Parker an 18 year old from Minneapolis filed a $50,000 damages suit in United States court claiming arrest by Wisconsin Central Railway officers. Police officers John Coleman Captain Charles Koch and Superintendent John J Badenoch are named as defendants.
Six lives are reported lost after the Memphis and Ashport packet Lady Lee sank at Island No. 40 head, 18 miles above Memphis. Missing include Harry Robinson, baker. Peter Watson, barber. a Memphis roustabout named Ady, and three colored deck passengers.
In Ferevus Falls Minnesota on July 9 a wind blown freight car left a side track at Carlisle and rolled onto the main line. A Great Northern night passenger train struck the car derailing the engine baggage and mail cars. The fireman jumped to safety and was the only one injured.
A dispatch from Salt Lake reports the sudden death of Judge Moses Kirkpatrick of this city. One of the Northwest’s leading lawyers, he was in the early 1860s a law partner of Senator Stewart of Nevada and once a candidate for Nevada’s supreme judgeship.
St Paul July 9 R W Bishop a janitor in the United States army headquarters blew out his brains while seated in the janitor’s room. He served in the War of the Rebellion and spent 15 years in the regular army. He had held the janitor post for nine years.
Seed grain distributed by the state to Northern Wisconsin fire sufferers contained foul seed including wild flax and Russian thistle. Weed commissioners are handling the issue and its consequences.
Nutwood Park management announces a September meeting starting September 24 for four days. Purses totaling 6000 dollars plus 2500 dollars set aside for popular specials underline the event.
A disastrous blaze in Minnesota Lake Minn July destroyed nearly twenty buildings. Officials say the fire started from a firecracker in a carload of twine at C W Apley’s hardware store and caused about 40000 dollars in damage.
After midnight a large warehouse belonging to Union Dock was consumed by flames, erasing about 150000 dollars in goods. Fire officials investigated the scene to determine how the blaze started and whether of the building's structure contributed to the rapid spread.
People nationwide report cures and praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for cleansing blood and maintaining health. claims Hood's Sarsaparilla prevents serious illness and Hood's Pills are the preferred cathartic, priced 25 cents per box.
Buzzards Bay Mass July 9 news reports a girl was born at 4 30 p m to the president and Mrs Cleveland with both mother and infant in good health Ruth is four and Esther is two the president shown a pleased expression though a son would not have been unwelcome Mrs Perrine the mother in law arrives from Buffalo soon
Boston July 9 The committee in charge of the Christian Endeavor convention opening next Wednesday has completed preparations and can accommodate over 65 000 delegates with no confusion. Two large tents and the Mechanics building will be main meeting places while daily services occur in many city churches. At noon 125 companies will visit local factories and firms to hold services with employees.
Inspector George W. Libbey reports to Commissioner Powers on bakery cleanliness in the Twin Cities. A winter law required hygiene levels. few bakeries comply and changes are recommended in nearly all. The 38 page report documents findings.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that Mary Elizabeth Lease’s 1893 appointment to the state board of charitable institutions was for an unexpired term, and that Governor Morrill’s appointment of George A Clark as her successor was regular and lawful. The decision was unanimous.
The Pullman Palace Car Company raised wages by 10 percent affecting about 4,000 workers. The increase was gradual and applied in various departments over the past two weeks without a formal company announcement.
New York on July 9 reports say Sunday saloons were closed and excise law enforced, yet regulars with bartenders and saloonkeepers could still find a drink. The police claimed full enforcement while the seasoned patrons found ways around it.
A dispatch from Belt Montana reports the Anaconda company coal mines shut down without notice. About 1,000 workers are displaced and the town, which depends on the mines, could be deserted if work is not resumed soon.
Commissioner William Lochren, United States pension chief, arrived in Minneapolis on Tuesday and plans to stay at least a month. He has kept a quiet profile, with few friends aware of his Washington departure.
The fourth annual Catholic summer school of America opened at St. John's church PaLatissure New York with about 2000 attendees and thousands turned away unable to gain admittance.
Senator Richard F. Pettigrew of South Dakota sails home after a three months continental tour. He reports improved health and gained weight during the trip.
Rev. Edward H. Howland is convicted of perjury and sentenced to two years in San Quentin. The July theft of time and place notes his trial and judgment in the city.
In Quincy Illinois on July 5 Henry Doomis attempted to assault 18 year old Mary Smith. She struggled and he stabbed her in the throat and side. An officer responding shot Doomis dead. The girl is expected to die.
The Empress of China reports Billy Waters of Victoria and San Francisco now serves as minister of war and vice president of the Republic of Formosa.
State dairy commissioner tests Ottumwa milk samples and finds five cattle infected with tuberculosis. Milk from those cattle had been sold to city consumers. Authorities warn of potential public health risk and monitor milk sources.
Jackson Kentucky July 1 The infamous bad Tom Smith a horse thief arsonist and wholesale murderer was hanged at 1 pm in front of about five thousand spectators drawn from miles around He delivered a speech from the gallows before the execution was carried out.
Bismarck July 1 the state board of university and school land named George Winters of Lakota to a three year term as land commissioner by a four to one vote.
John B. Aikens of Boston general manager J H Lord financial agent and Edward Clark treasurer arrived to supervise a large packinghouse at South Sioux Falls. Construction will take about four months and then the facility will begin large scale packing of hogs cattle and sheep.
The Exchange Bank of Sturaron, Missouri, shuts doors for exam. Cashier William Incom confessed misusing 3500 dollars citing low salary. Stockholders vow to cover the deficit and the bank is expected to reopen soon.
The Raleigh cruised Florida coast to pursue alleged filibustering expeditions and returned to Key West with no findings. Denver exposition plans are delayed indefinitely. Mrs. Pearl Craigie born as John Oliver Hobbs won a divorce on cruelty and unfaithfulness. Bright Phoebus won the Realization stakes at Sheepshead Bay with Keenan second.
Harper's announces 1895 plans including The Simpletons by Thomas Hardy beginning in December and running to November, plus Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte. Other features include Southern Papers on Charleston and the Carolinas, Africa illustrations, Chinese Life stories by Julian Ralph, and the first chapters of A Three Part Novel by Richard de Davis. Complete short stories will continue, with subscription terms and cloth cases offered by mail.
Postage free to subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico address Harper Brothers noting periodicals Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar and Harper's Young People with price cues and shipping details.
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