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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1893
Page
6
The ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant gentle laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. It claims health benefits for kidneys liver and bowels and notes the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold in 50c and $1 bottles by druggists.
Chief Justice Fuller expected to preside with Judges Jenkins and Grosscup. General Schofield seeks more Army officers for the World’s Fair. Walker accompanies Atty for the World’s Fair Corp to Judge Jenkins’s chambers. The matter set for Wednesday at 10 is filed with Clerk Burnham. few onlookers remain.
Rev Anelson Hollifield of Newark N J launches a bitter critique of the Episcopal church calling it a back door to Rome during the General Assembly debate on Church Unity. His remarks drew applause from some, while others showed evident disagreement as the session moved to a legal question for discussion.
General Schofield urged Secretary Lamont to detail two companies of the Third Infantry from Fort Snelling as added guard for the exposition. Officials believe more officers are necessary for life and property protection amid unrest over Sunday closings. Lamont plans to act after returning from New York next week.
The Misssissippi River crevasse before Judge Wylie's plantation widens to 2100 feet. The gin house is swept away and the mansion may follow. Gov Fos asked for 10 days rations for two people and tents for the destitute. Losses include a quarter of the cotton crop in several parishes. levees remain intact though damaged. Financial markets show little improvement amid ongoing outflow and uncertainty.
Reports say Rogers died by his own acción amid speculation and rumors. The controversial incident is clouded by unconfirmed letters and questions about his mental state and personal crisis.
The memorial committee of the Grand Army of the Republic reports 300 officers and men from the French fleet will land for Memorial Day parade duties. Admiral Gulio of Infanta Tsabel signals Spanish sailors will also participate. 200 seamen plan to march. Delegations from other nations’ ships are expected, with permission sought to land fully armed.
Willis Taylor, son of former U S Commissioner Horace A Taylor, was found dead in bed in Hopson Wisconsin on May 29. The death was due to heart disease. He served as a private secretary in Washington during his father's tenure in office.
The Vanderbilta family hired wagons and headed to Beacon to inspect the Glover cottage. One horse bolted blind, spooking the rest and nearly sending the second carriage over a precipice. The driver’s presence of mind prevented disaster.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway reports April earnings of 2 644 657 dollars, up 2 percent and up 131 376 from last year, with net earnings improving by 75 264. The report reflects stronger freight and passenger revenue across the system.
May 29 report from BURG notes the United States government stations a physician at a port to inspect vessels sailing to American ports and to verify bills of health and compliance with regulations.
Donia Ia May 29 The contract for erecting the new schoolhouse has been let for 26207 dollars.
Chicago May 29 religious editors, women journalists, and foreign correspondents gathered to debate the press role in suppressing vile literature and the educational value of illustrated newspapers. Susan B Anthony addressed the denominal press influence while Mary Temple Bayard Janet Jennings and Mrs Brodhead spoke on daily paper work and supervise blue pencil secrets. Sonnenschien of Vienna and Mrs French Shelden shared international perspectives on women in journalism and illustrated news.
Washington May 29 Secretary Gresham received official notice that Italy intends to elevate its diplomatic representation in Washington to the rank of an embassy.
May 29 report states United States Treasurer Nebeker paid into the treasury 1 055 dollars but the amount vanished from the coat pocket in the motion division. Officials cannot account for the missing money, suspects theft or improper disposal via waste paper.
May 20 a raid by presumed thieves on E. M. Darwin’s premises five miles south. Hens’ cries summoned inmates who chased the robbers. two shotgun blasts were fired. A bloodstained cloth was found, and tracks lead 40 tools through the woods. arrests expected.
A fierce spring storm drenched Illinois on May 29 with five to seven feet of floodwaters in places washing out farmland and rail lines. Central and Southern regions faced record rainfall and furious winds but no loss of life was reported.
Incomplete OCR text shows disputed claims by John F Hawley of Fox who asserts actions about steerage aboard a ship. Other suit details and identities are unclear due to damaged wording.
Returns from St. Louis County show the $250,000 bond proposal for the Duluth Mesaba and North Shore Railway is condemned. The measure would have funded the railroad but was rejected, leaving the county to rely on existing funds.
Prices listed at six dollars and five cents for hogs and related items. Trade details show unit values and market terms from St. Rai union yard.
Historical Chicago market notes show wheat, corn and oats futures with July and September contracts. Prices listed include July wheat at 172 cents, corn at 7? cents, oats at 2634? cents, and lard and short ice values for September.
A fragmented note describes Chicago's population near 1,200,000 and mentions Peter Van Schaack discussing a purported universal health remedy with claims of efficacy for rheumatism neuralgia and backaches. It markets an easily mailed remedy sold at ten cents postage with ties to the World's Columbian Exposition.
Dr. William A. Wheeler reports on Hamburg housing of immigrants from Russia Austria Hungary and Southern Europe en route to America. He notes large barracks for 1000 awaiting medical exam and fears of another cholera outbreak though no cases since March. He cites Bremen as clear of disease and reports unrest among travelers awaiting passage.
Wall Street reports the Cordage company’s reorganization may issue bonds to satisfy bank claims totaling around 6 million dollars. Receivers have discussed pricing with outside manufacturers to guard against future rate cuts and may avoid a stock assessment by scaling capitalization.
The president named Wendell A. Andergn of Wisconsin as consul general at Montreal Canada John B Riley of New York as consul general at Ottawa Canada Jacob Sleeper of Massachusetts as secretary of legation and consul general at Bogota Colombia Province McCormick of Virginia as Indian inspector George C Wadell of Arizona as commissioner on the World Columbian commission replacing William K Mead who resigned
May 29 Visalia California detectives report Evans and Sontag adding another victim as they ambushed J. Black a San Francisco detective near a saloon. Black was shot in the arm and thigh and brought in for treatment. Authorities believe the wounds may not be dangerous and several locals claim seeing one bandit alone after the clash.
Picton the great running horse from Stanford's Palo Alto ranch is dead. The horse, leased for the racing season to Thomas H Williams, was on the way to Chicago with other Palo Alto stock. Fifteen thousand dollars had been refused for Picton.
The People's Bank of North Baltimore faced a heavy run on Friday May 29 as ex Secretary Foster held $10,000 stock. Bank directors announced they could pull through the financial storm safely.
May to June crowds are forecast for the World’s Columbian Exposition as many societies and organizations pledge to visit next month. Colonel Culp, secretary of the ceremonies committee, estimates daily attendance around 150 500 people.
The directors of the Lake Superior Iron and Steel Company met in New York on May 2 and decided that the firm should be reorganized.
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