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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
1
An advertising notice extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation and indigestion. It asserts improper meals and lack of outdoor exercise cause digestive disorders affecting stomach liver kidneys and blood, claiming the pellets cure even severe cases with safe sugar coated granules.
The heirs of Rich A. Gray contest Kathryn Western s claim as widow after his death with no issue or will. Six heirs exist, only two reside in Duluth. If Western s claim succeeds she could receive the entire estate valued at about half a million, instead of its divided share among heirs.
Dalton McCarthy a leading Canadian figure and head of the Canadian League urges a reciprocity treaty with the United States if he gains power. He collaborates with Laurier to topple the long ruling Conservative party led by Sir Charles Tupper, a strong protectionist and imperialist.
In Washington on June 2 Hon. T. C. Platt arrived Saturday night and departed early Sunday for New York. He saw Senator Quay of Pennsylvania who declined to discuss the conference with the former senator.
A 1893 reader recounts a stubborn neck eruption diagnosed as eczema by two physicians. After eight months with no relief, they sought further help, and the ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured “blood diseases” and eczema cases others failed to reach.
Both houses of St Louis municipal assembly adopt resolutions appealing to the public for cyclone relief. The measure urges donations to be directed to the mayor or police commission or relief committee and promises proper accounting and public acknowledgement. The article notes revised death and missing lists in East St Louis and the city.
Relief committee members clash over whether to appeal for outside assistance. Executive members agree St Louis should accept offers while others urge a public appeal to convey the citys calamity to outside donors. Secretary Morgan handles incoming checks and drafts.
In East St. Louis on June 3 relief committee members ran the supply station as thousands of tornado survivors sought food clothing and shelter. Officials estimate more than 1500 people were assisted with provisions and garments throughout the day.
The Herald reports Miss Helen Gould donated 100000 dollars to aid victims of the cyclone striking St Louis and East St Louis. The gift supports relief efforts and underscores private philanthropy during the disaster.
A Bermuda vessel moved from its Philadelphia dock to the New Jersey shore at night and was reportedly tied to a dock. Rumors claim warrants may have been issued for Captain John D. Hart and Captain Reilly, the ship’s commander.
The Tennessee centennial celebration started in Nashville with a marine band leading a huge procession to Centennial Park. President J W Thomas proclaimed the official opening and a 800 foot flagpole raised the flag. Rev D C Kelley opened with a prayer and Hon J M Dickinson gave the day’s address.
In Butte on June 3 Hamilton Smith of the English syndicate and the Rothschildsis in talks for a large stock block in the Anaconda company. They are reported to gain controlling interest with details to be released soon. The deal values the property at about 45 million dollars, up from 30 million after a major Camp Creek mine strike boosted value.
The AP correspondent reports that about 100 American and British marines landed at Corinto on May 2 from the US cruiser Alert and the British cruiser Comus. They acted in harmony to protect foreign property at the customs house and railroad station and subdued a riotous, drunken mob threatening serious disturbances, remaining in control until May 4.
Waverly Iowa June 3 At the sale of the Cedar Falls and Minnesota rail road the property was bid in by John S. Hanna of Chicago for 600000. Hanna acted for the stockholders of the Illinois Central railroad who held ninety percent of the 1377000 mortgage bonds against the road to satisfy interest due on which the execution and sale was made. These bonds were produced in court by Hanna and accepted as part of the purchase price.
The Enquirer reports complete returns from 115 of 119 Kentucky counties showing Silver with a decisive majority at the upcoming Democratic state convention in Lexington. Delegates from most counties are Sil ver 784, gold 60, uninstructed 68, with four counties yet to report.
From Athens The Times dispatch reports Turkish forces after leaving Vamos Crete burn and sack Du liana and Tsivira. Insurgents retreat to the mountains and declare Crete united with Greece.
CepaR Rapids June 3 Army worm has appeared in large numbers across sections of the state and is sweeping all crops before it threatening widespread damage to farms and yields in the region.
In a suspension of the rules session, the Phillips bill establishing a 12 member Industrial Commission to study immigration and related topics cleared the House without opposition. The measure funds three labor, agriculture, manufacture, and business representatives at 5000 dollars each with advisers also paid 5000 dollars. The Johnson Stokes SC Seventh district contest was settled by a substitute declaring no election and a vacant seat.
The Senate devoted most of its day to the Butler bill to prohibit bond issues. The final vote is expected before adjournment with no fixed time. Cullom spoke against the bill, calling it repudiation, while Brown of Utah supported it or his resolution declaring any future bonds illegal and void.
The May 1896 monthly statement reports total receipts of 24,643,717 versus 25,272,087 a year earlier. Expenditures reached 28,426,592, yielding a May deficit of 3,782,875 and a year to date shortfall of 26,981,874.
The battleship Oregon shows defects in deck plate thickness per contract. Investigations by the navy department reveal concealed plates used to misrepresent deck thickness. The contractors have agreed to rectify the defects.
Judge Seaman overruled objections by William S. Ineh against the Green Bay Iona and St Paul railroad sale held recently in Green Bay and confirmed Special Master Hoyt’s report The court ordered the master to pay 165000 of the purchase price, less 35 percent, into court to protect Mr Mowry’s interests if he wins a court of appeals decision.
The 26th annual commencement of Maryland University School of Law at Ford's Opera House featured Vice President Stevenson, Senator Faulkner of West Virginia, and Judge Weldon of the Court of Claims. The graduating class was addressed by the vice president.
H H Kohlsaar, Chicago Times-Herald proprietor, received a Yokohama cable announcing Kate Field's death in Honolulu on May 19 from pneumonia. Field, a Washington literary figure and Kate Field's Washington editor, had been in the Sandwich Islands as a Times-Herald correspondent and had left the United States seeking health.
Washington reports that the basis of representation for future conventions will be revisited at the St. Louis Republican gathering. Proposals to base delegates on Republican votes by district were discussed in 1884 and resurfaced in 1892, with Southern opposition citing suppressed Southern votes. Mr. N. B. Scott plans to press the issue again at the June 8 committee meeting.
St Louis on June 2 saw railroads run excursion trains to bring thousands of spectators to view Wednesday's storm wreckage. People came from cities within 300 miles as a drizzling rain persisted. The health department issued nearly 100 burial permits and hearses remained in constant use.
The London morning papers publish a long letter from Mr Gladstone to Cardinal Rampolla urging a papal declaration recognizing the validity of Anglican orders. He views the pope's inquiry as paternal and essential to Christian unity, expressing reverence and gratitude.
The House approved the Senate amendment to the general deficiency bill authorizing 1.02 million dollars for about 700 French spoliation claims 548 thousand for 325 Bowan act war claims and 174 thousand for the Chautauqua ironclad claim plus 10 thousand for Indian supplies. The vote was 97 in favor with supporters arguing court of claims findings justify the payments and opponents accusing lumping. The conference report on the sundry civil bill remained pending with 1.086 million still in dispute.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon reported favorably from the committee on post offices and post roads the bill to increase the pay of letter carriers nationwide. The measure mirrors a similar bill already reported favorably in the house.
In Cleveland on May 29 the Methodist Episcopal general conference voted to send the committee on constitution report to a commission to report again in four years. After three days of debate the action aims to craft a more reformist constitution with broader lay representation.
At Pittsburg meeting of the central committee A A Stevens was chosen as temporary chairman. E J Wheeler of York stood as option but after the vote the gold arch faction carried the selection and the silver faction withdrew.
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