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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
1
Mrs Charlotte Kelly of Haywards California praises Hood's Sarsaparilla noting recovery from liver disease hip trouble ankle swelling and grip after six bottles. She says she regained strength sleeps well and eats heartily and claims the remedy cured habitual constipation priced at 25 cents per box.
The six day Christian Endevavor convention closed in Boston with about 50,000 delegates from across North America and abroad. Registration reached 56,285. Consecration services were led at Mechanics Hall Williston tent and Endeavor tent. Delegates visited Bunker Hill Fanueil Hall and the Old North Church in organized tours.
Professors Burrill and Davenport of the University of Illinois claim to have demonstrated a phenomenon at the Garden of the Gods in Colora do Springs. A person on the east rock center and another on the opposite hill a third of a mile away could hear common conversation clearly when voices were lowered.
Milwaukee July 17 Judge Seaman decided the loss from the sinking of the Thomas 8 Smith by the Arthur Orr off Racine point on Nov 11 1893 should be shared equally by the two vessel owners. The dispute involved 25000 dollars with contention over alleged Orr captain negligence in fog but the court ruled no negligence for leaving harbor in fog and that officers must use utmost precaution in fog navigation.
In Madison on July 17 the Columbian Catholic summer school opened at Fuller Opera House. Rev. P. J. Danehy of St. Paul delivered a bracing lecture on the origin and development of the canon. The pope's blessing was read in approval of the school, with the Latin original sent to Cardinal Gibbons.
Articles of incorporation filed for a new firm in Pierre with the object to take up and complete ventures begun by J. T. M. Pierce the Yankton swindler. The company is named London d Yankton Development company and was registered July 17.
Chicago fighter Jimmy Barry defeated Dave Ross in the second round to win the 110-pound American championship at Boston on July 17.
Toronto detectives Cuddy and Geyer recovered the bodies of Alice and Nellie Pitzel from a cellar at 816 St Vincent Street. The report implicates H H Holmes in their murder after also killing their father in Philadelphia. A photo ID helped confirm the suspect, and authorities plan to extradite Holmes for trial.
In Sofia on July 17 M Stambuloff former Bulgarian premier and his colleague M Petchoff were attacked by four with revolvers and knives. Stambuloff suffered head wounds and a severed hand, with doctors fearing possible death and amputation. The motive is believed to be vendetta over his time as premier.
Police rescued two constables Herman Kreuckstein and Frederick Stumpf after a crowd on La Salle street and Chicago avenue threatened lynching. The officers had seized a trunk belonging to Mrs Solano and her daughter Mrs Julia Grupp. when confronted by women and bystanders they used force and drew revolvers to avert the mob. Police from Chicago avenue station intervened to save them.
About 100 armed men seized Bob Haggard from the county jail shortly after midnight and lynched him in Winchester. The mob acted after reports of an assault on Myrtle Elkins, an invalid visiting Betsy Richards. The attack occurred at sundown Saturday. Richards raised an alarm, thwarting the crime.
IsHPeming Mich July 17 The Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining company raised wages of employes from 10 to 25 cents per day. This first voluntary increase of the season reflects improved iron market conditions and applies to former wage levels.
In Cincinnati on July 17 judges Lurton and Taft sustained the Nichols law and upheld the state auditor treasurer and attorney general along with the state board of appraisers in assessments for taxes on telegraph telephone and express companies.
Lewis Baker United States minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and Salvador and his son were aboard the Atlas steamship Ailsa which arrived last night from Port Limon in New York City July 17.
A El Paso dispatch reports the Rio Grande rising rapidly flooding the valley. The river breached a levee below town and backed up to Santa Fe tracks, inundating adobe houses and forcing residents to seek higher ground. Dozens of homes have already fallen to the floodwaters.
A reporter from Emporia says detectives have been gathering evidence for weeks against men linked to the 1894 Cottonwood Falls lynching of George Rose. Sheriff holds 25 warrants for prominent Cottonwood Falls and Strong City figures, with arrests expected this afternoon.
A force of 7,000 Japanese troops has left Tuatula to attack the black flags at Tai Wan Fua Formosa. A battle is expected Saturday July 20 with a strong naval force co operating with the land force. Reports from the island’s south say all is quiet.
In KEoxuk Iowa on July 17 Judge Woolson sentenced former State Senator E R Cassatt the Pella bank wrecker to nine years in the Anamosa penitentiary.
July 17 Arpmory Dr A E Adams a prominent local dentist shot and killed his wife who had risen to close a window. He awoke and mistook her for a burglar in the darkness, firing at her. The tragedy occurred in his home.
Judge Mc Kenna of the U S district court in San Francisco granted the government permission to appeal the Stanford case to the U S court of appeals for this circuit. The appeal must be filed before August 15, and the $15,000,000 suit will then be decided.
Forest fires near Telegraph bay four miles from Victoria threaten the powder works storing 80,000 pounds of nitro glycerine. Gravest fears are entertained that the flames will reach the magazine and cause a catastrophe.
London July 17 Conservatives lead with 151 seats and 24 gains since dissolution while Liberal Unionists hold 71 Liberals 23 Parnellites 4 McCarthyites 4 and Labor 1. The mood is tense as Liberals lose ground and Conservatives claim a chance to push Harcourt. John Burns is celebrated by crowds. Stanley is jeered.
Captain James M. Webb of Brooklyn returns from Washington where he pressed the War Department to replace condemned rifles with the new magazine rifle for Army use. He says small arms intended for Cuba are shipped from Brooklyn and New York at about 5,000 weekly, none of which laws are violated though the arms reach Cuban revolutionists.
Reports from incoming sailors describe continued misfortune for sealers this year. The Emma Louise lost three boats in a storm near Japan with two recovered by the Bonanza and the Theresa. A crewman picked up by the Theresa survived a shark attack. Poor catches accompany the bad weather.
In Kingston waters on Monday the British warship Tartar captured the schooner World. Cuban passengers aboard the World threw overboard arms and ammunition hidden in the hold as the ship approached the Tartar. The boarding party found only tobacco aboard.
At a large executive session of the Protestant Ministers association in Duluth on July 17 the group voted unanimously that all present should preach next Sunday morning on the desecration of the Sabbath. Ministers not present will be asked to participate, and Bishop McGoldrick will solicit Catholic clergy cooperation.
In Campen Arkansas, at Hampton, a mob of about 85 men hanged two accused Black men after forcing the sheriff to surrender them. The killings followed the murder of a white man named Martin by three Black suspects two weeks earlier. Authorities warned of further unrest amid white racial majorities and past riots in Calhoun County.
In a July trial trip four miles north of the harbor the new yacht Artist capsized after a squall. H Titts worth and builders Messrs Coats and Stillson were aboard. the crew drowned before rescue. A cap identified Mr Stillson's owner. Heavy ballast and no air cans contributed to the sinking.
A Chicago company with 1,000,000 capital plans an elevated wooden road 16 feet wide to connect Milwaukee and Chicago. Work starts after securing right of way, with tolls set at 10 cents between the cities. Projected ridership reaches 20,000 passengers weekly.
Rev G B Barnes of Wahpeton arrested on indictment by the United States grand jury for breaking open mail belonging to a hired man. He posted bonds to appear at the next Fargo term. Barnes, former president of the Fargo Congregational college, denies the charges. The mail was reportedly from an attorney about wage suits to be filed.
A Decatur Nebraska dispatch reports seven Indians have died since the celebration began. Two Indian women and a child died overnight in Yeaton's pasture during the Omaha Indian drunk gathering. The women consumed a homemade hard cider and joined in an Indian dance before collapsing.
A telegram from Reedy Island Del reports the British steamer Ealing from Para and San Lucia with yellow fever aboard. One death and two convalescents noted upon arrival. the vessel will be disinfected and detained.
Secretary Carlisle and his son Logan arrive in Washington after Logan helped deliver $31,000,000 in bonds to the Rothschilds. Carlisle spent two weeks as the guest of Assistant Secretary Hamlin in Marion Massachusetts before resuming duties.
Reports from Grand Rapids and Northern Michigan say a light rain fell along the Muskegon river and reached Cadillac, reducing fire danger in the pine region and preventing further damage.
A tail twisting cyclone struck O D Nelson’s place six miles northeast of Grafton at 445 PM. It tore a machinery shed apart, lifted a windmill from a barn, shattered a nearby house, and scattered debris. Five in the house were exposed. a 12 year old girl Peters was badly hurt and not expected to live. a hired man was knocked unconscious. One woman carried a baby on the porch escaped unharmed. Knudson’s roof was ripped off three miles south east. more damage reported.
The New Jersey cyclone struck Cherry Hill causing extensive ruin along the river to River Edge. Three people were killed Conrad Freiderman the Aherns baby and Anton Fischer with Mrs Aherns injured. Buildings in Cherry Hill valued at about 60000 with broader property damage throughout the area.
Huron July 17. South Dakota surveys are being pushed rapidly. Surveyor General R. B. Hughes says many contracts awarded early will be completed before cold weather. Some contracts are of special importance to settlers who have lived on claims for years without clear boundaries.
News reports that a filibuster expedition with about 300 men landed at Point Maysi Cuba on June 21. The party included individuals from Key West and Brunswick Georgia.
In Levis Quebec on July 17 relatives of crash victims sue the Grand Trunk railway for heavy damages. Property loss is around 150000 dollars, with potential personal damages claims possibly higher.
The Sharon iron works strike ended in the afternoon with the company granting a 10 percent wage increase effective August 1. Negro workers imported to replace the strikers will be sent back to their prior locations.
Keokuk Iowa July 15 In the federal court here E R Cassett late president and alleged wrecker of the First National bank of Pella Iowa has been indicted for the embezzlement of 60 000 It is expected he will plead guilty.
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