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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1893
Page
5
Hughes county sheriff arrests contractors over Dry Run artesian well fraud claim. They allegedly used 4 inch pipe but only 84 inch was present and claimed a depth of 1500 feet while measurement shows 1262 feet.
A staunch republican exchange urges harmonizing the U S financial system with England. It argues the English gold standard and tariff alignment harm national interests and urges nonalignment with English monetary policy.
The South Dakota Press Association will run a special train from Woonsocket on July 25 to Madison for its annual meeting. The train departs at 10 30 a m and connects with the Milwaukee passenger from the north and the south-bound Oakes Hawarden train at Vilas.
The Plankinton Herald reports Mitchell Republicans as candidates for the penitentiary. It notes no new facts on the Farmers' & Merchants' bank failure at Plankinton. Treasurer Eastman has attached Hatten and Hart to recover county funds, but no further action. locals demand full depositor payment or criminal charges if lawful.
The Brookings Register notes the Agricultural College faculty and students issue the Industrial Collegian. It will be published twice monthly and include former Collegian features, department head articles, experiment results, and agriculture and mechanic arts advice. The new features aim to engage college friends and state citizens.
Aberdeen Daily News reports the Farmers' & Merchants' Bank at Plankinton in trouble amid local ill will toward management. The county treasurer files an attachment for $29,000, while funds of the Agricultural College deposited in the bank by Treasurer Freudenfeld totaling about $6,000 are said to incur minimal risk. worst case his loss is projected at $1,500 to $2,000.
Wednesday visit with Dr Colgrove and Prof Corbett highlighted 820 new grape vines planted on the college farm. Forty varieties show vigor as South Dakota is urged to become a grape country. A state pomological society is proposed to share farmer experiences for collective benefit.
In a discussion about elocution, Mrs. Melville stresses magnetism, facial expressiveness, and sincere feeling as essential to public speaking. She warns that only one of voice or body is insufficient and describes methods to engage pupils, reward passion, and correct muffled speech. The piece ends with a grim aside on pensioners and insurance incentives.
The text alleges repeated warnings about danger in the tower fire incident. An office manager and witnesses accuse supervisors of ignoring cautions, with blame assigned to Captain Fitzpatrick and others. Testimony points to a fatal misjudgment during the fire response and promises further coroner testimony.
The article argues that repeal of the Sherman act would not solve silver issues and warns of widespread Western opposition. It notes state protests from Colorado and Montana and calls for a new liberal silver law to ease suffering in silver producing states and curb Wall Street influence.
A World Washington special on veterans pensions is critiqued for misrepresenting alimony-like sums. The American Soldier notes absurd claims that pensions reward minor injuries, citing Dudley, Tanner, Black, Fairchild, and Beaver with monthly amounts and their wartime losses.
Notice to Contractors bids will be received at the office of Town Clerk of Custer township on the northeast quarter section 13 township 110 range 6 for the construction of one oaksel heise eal tt con cerner of spectations 93. Affidavits and requirements follow as specified by local ordinances.
Five head perished in a cattle car as fire raged through the wagon. Trainmen and crew faced consternation while rescuers battled the flames. Marron was gored by an escaped animal. recovery efforts found no survivors in the car.
A report notes a young man could not swim and struggled in deep water before drowning. Local responders searched the area but efforts could not save him. Authorities are investigating the incident.
The fragment shows a roster being forwarded to the biennial governing body. It lists a large count, indicating 1 730 entries. The readable text is incomplete, but implies an official submission or compilation for review or selection.
A fragmentary wire leads with a San Francisco line about Nicatangua saying I am here and aiming to see it all. The snippet captures a travel or arrival moment without further detail.
Russian naval officers discuss a Russo American alliance in New York noting shared enemies of Britain and envisioning gains from friendship. They project future joint reach across the world and say New York will serve as Russia’s depot with frequent visits planned by a Russian flag officer.
The State of South Dakota greets defendants George B. Riedon Allen H. Ris and others in a circuit case in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Security Bank of Minnesota and Citizens National Bank of Minnesota are plaintiffs. Defendants must answer by thirty days after service or the plaintiff will proceed. Dated in Huron South Dakota May 7 A D. L. Pruz ce Plaintiffs Attorney.
July 18 report from Gon states French marines captured forts at Dontapthan near the Mekong. French losses were six killed or wounded with Siamese casualties in both engagements.
A dispatch from July 18 confirms unofficial reports from Saigon of French gains on the Upper Mekong. Siam's war stance draws sharp editorial ire as Bangkok faces possible gunboat bombardment only if Siam and France cannot reach an understanding. Siam agrees to withdraw Mekong valley troops if hostilities are suspended.
GuTuriz July 18 reports the interior department holds that anyone who has been on the Cherokee strip since March 2, 1989 forfeits homestead rights. The ruling threatens thousands of contests as boomer claimants on the line defend their selections and prepared to fight any dislodgement.
Public notice declares a mortgage default on a deed in Green County South Dakota. Stevens mortgagee claims due 1050 dollars, with assignment to Robert Earle dated December 15, 1885. Auction to foreclose will occur near July 1893 at the county courthouse.
First published July 13 and last Aug 10 notice to creditors in the estate of Rufus B. Foss deceased requires all claimants to exhibit their claims with evidence to the undersigned. Dated June 11, 1893. Hamurces Kees.
Complaint filed at the U S Land Office Huron South Dakota against Mary E Porter by Francie M Gray for timber culture entry on northeast quarter section 18 township 12 range In Beadle Co with claims of abandonment after three years plantings and a public summons set for July 21 with OW Barn as Receiver referenced dates July 12 1893 and December 7 1986.
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