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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1893
Page
6
Advocates claim the pure liquid laxative delivers comfort and health benefits. The California Fig Syrup Co markets Syrup of Figs in 50c and $1 bottles, noting its kidney and bowel cleansing action without weakening organs and its medical endorsement.
In Washington on July 25 foreigners continue to fill uptown hotels en route to Chicago. European guests register by surname, while English visitors often prefix given names or initials. The Princess Furstin Vadcolsky of St. Petersburg arrived with her secretary and maid among the arrivals.
The Herald reports ongoing combat near Matercare Nicaragua between Leon revolutionists and government troops. About five thousand troops are engaged with the outcome still unknown. Matercare lies about twelve miles from Managua.
Paris reports by The Journal Official that August 20 is fixed for the election of members to the chamber of deputies. The second ballots are scheduled for September 8.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for nervous exhaustion headache and tiredness. It claims to strengthen nerves mental and bodily vigor and to purify the blood while improving appetite and curing indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia.
Hood's Pills are advertised as simple to use with quick action and reliable results. The box price is listed at 25 cents.
An old advertising rhyme notes Castoria as a remedy used during sickness in childhood and for babies. It recounts how Lacy and later Misa relied on Castoria for their ailments and how the product accompanied her family through generations.
In Rutledge Minnesota on July 24 Mrs. Vanerchek, a farmer's wife, was held up by two masked men five miles west of town and robbed of $400. They shot her and fired at her son. A posse searches the area while farmers vow rough handling if the robbers are captured. A separate note mentions a mysterious double drowning at Lake Washington, reportedly tied to murder and self harm.
In Metropolis Illinois Richard Shoemaker killed Richard Lukens Jr and George Lukens and wounded their father Richard Lukens Sr then shot himself. The men were prominent locally and Shoemaker had guardianship over Lukens Jr's wife Lillian Jones after their marriage. A long feud over an accounting and a sold piano preceded the killings.
Buffalo Wyoming July 25 Forest fires encircle Buffalo destroying ten thousand acres of timber east of town and burning grass across 10 square miles in Red Hills. A July 7 onward blaze near Tulley s pasture and Poison Creek damaged Hornstor s property while cavalry aided in fighting the flames as heat reached 122 to 180 degrees with no rain in nine weeks.
A young woman about 19 was in a row boat with a man near Seattle on Lake Washington. As the boat neared the steamer Aquilla the man beat or assaulted her and then disappeared by diving into the lake after she claimed he would take her ashore. Both names were unknown.
Jacobs Fuhrmann Vogle and Repke were convicted of killing Albert Moliter. All four proclaimed innocence when asked by Judge Kelly. The judge sentenced them to life at hard labor at Jackson prison, with arrival set for Monday.
In Leavenworth Kansas the Brighton coal mine shuts down for an unknown period as mine cages and some machinery are shipped to Kansas City. About 1000 Mine Workers union members are on strike and have blocked non union labor from operating the mines despite operator efforts.
In Curiaco on July 24 officials did not settle on reduced rates for the world’s fair but a promising prospect emerged. The plan centers on a one fare round trip and a seven member committee was named to draft a proposal for review.
In Madison on July 24 the regents announced the two normal schools funded by the legislature. One campus will be located in West Superior and the other in Stevens Point, with the state having appropriated funds to support the establishment.
The St Paul and Duluth has declared a dividend of 8 1/2 percent on the preferred stock payable September 1. The announcement comes from New York dated July 24.
Senator John Sherman says he cannot discuss the cause and care of the current business downturn. He declined requests to offer remedies or opinions while the administration handles the issues, noting it would be improper to suggest solutions. He cites avoiding embarrassment amid national unrest.
First Comptroller Bowler issues rulings to Clerk Kerr clarifying that congressmen may employ clerks during an extra session, any number may share a clerk, and such clerks are not required to take an oath of office. Also reports Cunard steamers Bothnia and Campania near Queenstown with Campania speeding toward a potential record.
A six lady committee from all town churches, appointed by the mayor, converted Memorial Hall into a relief workshop. They prepared clothing bedding towels and night dresses for shipment. The men’s committee has about 150 dollars subscribed for Pomeroy relief.
Reported missing after a devastating blaze in IsHPEMING area fire destroys homes. About 800 families left homeless with supplies arriving from Bessemer Ontonagon Ashland and nearby points.
Dusogue Iowa July 25 Bishop Hennessy will be invested with the archbishop's pallium by Mgr Satolli in September after the Catholic congress in Chicago. The American hierarchy will attend the ceremony.
Daley convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government of Turtle mountain land was sentenced to 18 months in the penitentiary and fined 1000 dollars. Henry Jadorowski of Fraser township Minnesota lost about 7000 dollars in a fire blamed on tramps with little insurance.
Texarkana Ark July 25 Allen Jones former editor of an afternoon paper here killed his wife and three children aged 1 and 46 then took his own life in a violent murder suicide.
Isaac P. Goldsmith cashier of the Farmers National Bank of New Jersey died at his home in Mount Holly New Jersey from heart disease.
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