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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1888
Page
6
The report notes Norton arrested and a burst of Eastern storms with severe winds from New York and New Jersey to the coast. Advices say ships were driven ashore but no large loss of life reported yet.
Jamestown July 12 about 200 attended the territorial democratic convention Martin Ryan of Fargo was chosen chairman and M O Brien of Jamestown secretary A long platform was adopted endorsing democratic principles St Louis platform and Cleveland tariff stance and supporting Gov Church action on appropriations The Day Church dispute sparked debate Harden nominated for the chair Boulanger and Floquet dueled with swords Paris July 13 both slightly wounded Boulangers throat wound ended the duel Le Soleil reports Boulanger condition serious with high fever and prostration
The Dakota territorial committee met with Martin Ryan as chair and O P Kemp as secretary. Members included Charles Freeman and G S Matthews, among others, except Sixth and Twelfth districts for which no member could be agreed. They discussed voting for presidential candidates and suggested asking the Watertown congressional convention.
Randall Failing of Wasurveton suffered four hemorrhages tonight and lost sixteen ounces of blood. Doctors expressed grave concern that he may not survive further recurrences of the attack.
George M. Rider was hanged at Marshall Missouri this afternoon for the murder of R. P. Tallent about three years ago. The execution ends a long criminal case with Rider cited as the killer in the fatal shooting.
Advices from Washington say the Sioux commission has been appointed to secure Native American signatures for the bill opening the reservation. Wright, Cleveland, and Pratt will obtain the Indians' marks. Delegate Gifford approves the commission as capable. Work is hoped to begin at once with no anticipated trouble.
United States District Attorney Ewing unveiled a bold outline of the conspiracy against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line as six defendants including Chief Bauereisen and comrades Goding Wilson Bowles Broderick and Smith faced arraignment. The revelatory moment drew a crowded courtroom of railroad men lawyers and reporters.
The Norden of Chicago, a Scandinavian journal, recently backed the democratic ticket but faced a backlash in Bridgewater. Scandinavians in and near Bridgewater refused to receive the paper, signaling thinking, convictions, and unwillingness to follow the editor despite prior respect.
Brookras July 13 a Harrison and Morton club organized with about 125 voters joining after an enthusiastic meeting outlining aims and activities for the group.
N Povanxespitz, July 13, reports a prominent wholesale dealer says all Hudson river ice companies lose money delivering to New York at 1.50 per ton while cost is 2 per ton. He predicts possible mergers forming a trust with a Hudson river headquarters.
The writer reports a humid Florida rainy season with daily showers yet finds cooler shade, notes land inspections for settlers, and cites Palmetto Island and several crops. He lists profits from farms, warns about mistimed fruit, and compares Florida’s climate to northern summers while predicting future prosperity for Dakota settlers.
A chaotic mix of notices reports a building boom at Gettysburg, Iowa and New York republican conventions scheduled for August 22 and 28. It notes extensive railway expansion in the United States this year and reflects varied local happenings from church Sunday school to fundraising.
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