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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
6
Knowledge promotes Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and relieving colds headaches and fevers. It claims to act on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and is sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A prominent yacht builder announces plans to construct a new vessel to compete for the America Cup. The project signals ongoing competition and the revival of high profile yachting interests amid shifting maritime plans.
Another strike is imminent in Pittsburg and vicinity but not linked to the Debs movement. If reliable sources prove true the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel workers will try on or about Aug 11 to shutter all mills where puddlers earn under $2.75.
The Dominion government pays 58000 for the first 8000 Martini-Melford rifles from England to arm the Canadian militia. The new rifles use smaller cartridges than the Martini-Henry and allow a soldier to carry 150 rounds.
Remnants of Kellys industrial army were arrested in Wheeling and sentenced en masse to 15 days in the workhouse. More arrests and sentences are expected.
In Burlington Indiana on July 17 M S Walker a young lawyer died with his father S M Walker and uncle T H Walker after S M Walker cramped. The three were swept away while attempting a river rescue.
The Mexican government uncovers large shortages in the post office system abroad and in Mexico City. Postmaster Manuel Nava is a fugitive, with shortages totaling over 100000 dollars across several offices. Six city postal workers are under arrest as investigations widen nationwide.
A massive prairie fire on the ceded Sioux reservation has swept 50 by 70 miles in 24 hours, destroying a Russian settlement on Medicine Creek and causing fatal burn injuries. Property and stock losses run high as authorities assess the scope of the disaster.
Charles E Leonard a clerk for the Omaha road shot and killed Charles J Luth a Great Northern switchman in the Laborer's Home at 6 40 pm The killing followed Luths alleged interference with Leonard's arrangements with Mrs Mary Hansen the hotels owner to provide board for new railroad men The incident is described as a direct result of that interference and occurred in St Paul on July 17
A dynamite plot aimed at passenger train No. 7 between Sauk Rapids and St. Paul caused a massive explosion as the engine lifted from the track but remained on rails. Authorities suspect sympathetic strikers orchestrated the attack.
In Hastings Minnesota on July 17 the bodies of Mrs. George Schreiner of Dubuque and Wesley E. Brown of Chicago, drowned from the yacht Mignon above Pine Bend, were recovered. Deputy Coroner Axel Johnson deemed inquests unnecessary. The bodies were embalmed and sent to their homes.
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