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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
7
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective laxative improving digestion and cleansing the system. It claims safety for kidneys, liver, and bowels, and notes it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with no substitutes.
The Minneapolis left Cramp's shipyards at 4 p m for Boston on its official trial trip. It will scope quaran tine adjust compasses and run a preliminary course between Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise. The vessel must complete about four hours under forced draught, with speed targets and premiums for over performance.
Rome reports alarming physical condition of the pope. Catholic hierarchy in Austria and Hungary notified to be ready for a Vatican assembly at a moment's notice.
In Rome on July 10 the pope remains strong and healthy despite extreme heat. He has cut audiences to private individuals and is deeply affected by the spread of anarchy. Extra precautions are being taken to safeguard the Vatican against possible outrage.
The House will rest for a week ready to take up a conference report on the tariff or any appropriation bill. The rules committee may grant weeks for the direct election of U S senators and for several judiciary bills.
A midnight blast at Haley and Hoy's saloon at 219 Hennepin avenue injures four men and damages the building and adjoining bank. The explosion wrecks the storefront, shatters windows, and injuries are reported among passersby. Cause unknown.
Spokane reports that Conconally the principal town in the Okanagan mining district suffered a severe cloud burst the night before. Most buildings remaining after a May flood were washed away and the county courthouse was moved from its foundation and badly wrecked.
CATTLETSBURG Ky July 10 Gov MacCorkle ordered Companies I and G of Huntington to Kenova to arrest the army. Under Sheriff Lambert militia seize and guard them near the depot after capturing the eastbound Chesapeake and Ohio freight.
St Paul reports after consultation with Dr Wayland Hoyt and railway officials no Christian Endeavor train will be dispatched Tuesday afternoon if strike troubles persist in Chicago.
In Princeton Illinois on July 10 a mob of about 1200 alien miners from Spring Valley looted the White breast Fuel company general merchandise store at Ladd. The stock valued at 30000 dollars was a total loss as unsalvageable goods were destroyed.
Des Moines Iowa July 10 It was decided to postpone the Republican state convention from July 11 to July 25 and perhaps later due to the railroad strike.
The piece notes improving strike conditions in Colorado and a pamphlet distribution of Debs public address in Chicago. It reports railroad bridge fires in Indiana from sparks, Louisville Nashville workers halting a strike, and limited spread of strike fever to Pittsburgh. It mentions congressional appropriations actions and a cycling victory by A A Zimmerman in Paris. It also lists cholera cases in St Petersburg and a slate of Michigan Populist gubernatorial nominees led by A W Nicolls.
Ironwood Michigan July 10 Miners union unanimously refused Superintendent Curry’s demand that the Norrie mine advance wages. Other mines have faded from view as the labor dispute widens with Norrie as the focal point. Labor officials mediation underway amid fears of violence if troops withdraw. Miners face shortages with food running low and a general strike looming.
August Peters aged 24 and Clara Christopherson aged 21 were found dead on the Cedar Bend river bank after a night voyage. A wine bottle and three poisons were found nearby. Peters bought poison to poison a dog and then coaxed Christopherson into a boat at 8:45. It is believed Peters poisoned the girl and killed himself.
In Stillwater Minnesota William Ader an elderly Oak Park resident tried to end his life by shooting three bullets into his head The act was driven by old age and long illness Doctors report he may recover and his act is described as a rash response to his condition
There is no change in the strike situation in Birmingham. Governor Jones arrives and, after talks with the sheriff and acting mayor, orders the militia to the scene. Four local companies guard entrances to the union passenger station and additional regiments are expected before morning.
Omaha reports a calm day for rail traffic with trains running on schedule. Superintendent Jaynes notes the St. Paul trains pass through Sioux City without incident and operation remains steady.
West Superior Wis July 10 The coal dock unloading strike worsens as 100 deputies are sworn in to attempt to unload boats at the Youghiogheny and Lehigh coal docks East End. Trouble is anticipated.
District Assembly No. 49 of the K of L. met Sunday and passed a resolution denouncing the use of state and federal troops in Chicago and condemning Attorney General Olney and the capitalist group for actions harming workers to benefit Pullman and others.
Toledo reports a general strike on all roads at 6 a.m. The Ohio Central men will begin at midnight and the Wheeling and Lake Erie lines will be blocked at the same time. J. C. Spence, a Debs lieutenant, has arrived to lead the actions.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on July 10 the attempt to form branches of the A R U among railroad employees collapsed. A Chicago committee of agitators worked three days but left for Buffalo thoroughly disgusted.
CuHicaco July 10 The noon meeting between a committee of the ex employee of Pullman and Second Vice President Wickes did not occur as the committee failed to appear Wickes waited at his office until 2 o'clock for the expected visitors.
Sioux City Typographical union expulses two members who were militia men and joined the sheriff in mobilizing the company at Sioux City on July 10. The move reflects tensions between strikers and law enforcement actions during the period.
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