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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1894
Page
1
Five young inmates of the Catholic Sisters of Mercy home at Wilson Park in Tarrytown died after eating a poisonous plant mistaken for flag root. Seven others, ages five to twelve, are seriously ill as doctors work to save them.
A Sullivan Sentinel dispatch reports four strikers killed when militia fired on protesters at Farmersburg. Bridges burned behind a coal train and miners pursue operators Herbert and Sam Wolsey as militia arrives with orders. Colonel Ross travels from the south with five companies to join General McKee’s forces amid wild, unsettled territory.
In a tense stand off the unionists released prisoners held as hostages, including Woods Finch and Wilkins, after negotiations. The scene centered on a Wood area dispute where the workers had halted actions to compel concessions.
Senate voting on the sugar schedule saw a series of amendments defeated. Key actions include the Jones Amendment setting effective date and bounty termination for 1895, Manderson amendments restricting or altering the bounty, and proposals affecting beet and sorghum sugar. Treasury cash balance and gold reserve figures are noted as context.
In Wasa Hindon on June 6 prominent Republican Representatives informally discussed forming a 15 member non partisan national commission to draft a comprehensive immigration code. The aim is to separate immigration policy from politics, allowing changes to be considered by Congress without party animosity.
Secretary Carlisle indicates no bond issue is contemplated at present as of June in Washington. The brief report notes the absence of planned debt measures.
Congressman Breckinridge spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of about 4,000 in Frankfort after arriving by train from Lexington. He delivered a roughly ninety minute address noted as one of his most eloquent efforts.
Fourteen of the Coxeyites in Helena broke from deputies returning them to jail after contempt sentences. Thirty-five Coxeyites from Washington had been held since their capture after aiding a Northern Pacific train robbery near Heron. Two were discharged and others got 30 days. escapes followed as crowds watched from the streets.
The United States cruiser Minneapolis left Cramp's slip yard in a 10 a.m. storm for preliminary trials. The test aims to gauge performance with compass adjustments and evolutions, including a possible nine knot speed trial off the Cape May coast before returning to its dock Friday afternoon.
The Northwest of the Northern Steamship line left Buffalo at 9 p.m. on its maiden trip to Duluth, estimated 56 hours with four four hour stops. About 100 first class passengers are booked from Buffalo with more to join in Cleveland and Detroit. No freight or second class passengers aboard. The ship will inaugurate the Hay Lake channel in the Sault as the first vessel to pass through and return to Buffalo next Monday.
A dynamite bomb wrecked the front of Charles Noffz saloon at 188 Eighteenth Street injuring Noffz and bartender Frank Heeler. Noffz says a jealous rival for his wife threw the bomb as police investigate the motive.
In Adrian Minnesota on January 6 the coroner's jury found that Loucks died from a gunshot wound to the head and that the evidence justifies belief that John Mohling fired the shot. Dr May's autopsy showed interior cranial damage from the bullet.
Forest fires run rampant in the region with Mountain Iron narrowly spared as a large blaze circles the town. The Duluth Missabe and Northern round house at Hibbing was destroyed.
Ohio delegates at the Republican state convention held district meetings and transacted routine business. Offices to be filled include Secretary of State Samuel M. Taylor and School Commissioner O. T. Carson with board of public works member Charles E. Greece from Champaign Guernsey and Pickaway counties. Franklin J. Dickman of Cuyahoga seeks renomination as supreme judge against Judge John A. Shauck of Dayton and Judge John A. Price of the common pleas at Bellefontaine. The judge race outcome is in doubt.
Portland reports indicate Lord is likely elected governor with a large Republican plurality. The Republican slate seems set to win most statewide offices, barring Irwin for superintendent of schools. Congress sees Hermann carrying the First district by 1000 to 2000 votes, while Ellis leads in the Second though flood disruption delays returns. The Senate balance may hinge on Populist gains.
A Montgomery telegram reports four Powellton miners killed as shots fired from surrounding timber struck them while leaving the mines. No shooters found. Powellton manager asked sheriff for protection. governor said militia ready and will use all means to enforce law. Powell asked for bloodhounds to pursue attackers.
In Marion Illinois on June 6 a mob of 600 to 700 striking miners seized a railroad coal switch at Centerville. Sheriff Dowell and 40 deputies faced an overpowering crowd as reinforcements were sent and militia refused. The strikers retain control and threaten further action as officials lament limited aid.
Strikers burned bridges on the Cleveland Loraine and Wheeling road stopping all trains. The line, the sole coal supply for local mills for three weeks, risks shutdowns if traffic does not resume in two to three days. The Lake Shore and Nickel Plate lines also depend on this source and may abandon trains without prompt coal.
The 1,100 members of the commonweal army near Denver have completed 110 flatboats after three days of work on the Platte river. They are well supplied with provisions and plan to float to Plattsmouth and then down the Missouri toward St Louis.
In Toledo on June 6 Joseph Lozewski, a Polish Jew, shot his wife then killed himself. No one was in the room and both died instantly making the exact motive unclear.
G ERRILOS N M June 6 Work in the coal mines here has been suspended until further orders from President Mc Bride of the United Mine Workers of America. The mines are the largest in the territory.
Two hundred striking miners from the Oswalt mines marched to the remaining operating pits in Newton Iowa and ordered the men to quit work.
Cuicano reports fueling docks bare of soft coal with urgent need for supply. Tug companies plan to burn hard coal as steamers face fuel shortage.
The Cripple Creek strike ends after a conference called by Governor Waite. Miners win eight hour days and 3 dollar wage with union and non union equal rights, while owners must avoid discrimination. Waite also issues a call for arms to be laid down and militia to restore order in El Paso County.
A delegation of Cripple Creek citizens met with strike leaders to urge release of Mr. Woods, noted for employing and treating union workers well. They reported the request upon learning that President Caldee is involved.
The new electric light at Sandy Hook New Jersey, tested after its world fair display, projected rays across the coast to Staten Island and Coney Island and illuminated vessels at anchor as if daytime though weather hindered perfect operation. It is claimed the beam reaches Philadelphia.
A proposed Eastern Nebraska and Gulf line would run from Sioux City south through Nebraska to Omaha. In Omaha it is widely believed to be backed jointly by the Great Northern and Illinois Central to challenge Union Pacific for Northwest and Western business. The Missouri Pacific is also thought to be interested in the plan.
The Iowa crop bulletin reports a rainless three weeks with grass and oats suffering severe damage from an unprecedented spring drought. The early crop will be extremely light and oats damage in central and southern districts is beyond repair. With favorable weather later, Iowa may still produce a corn crop of old time proportions and pastures are very short in many areas.
Albany June 6 hearings consider state and municipal aid to sectarian schools with the National League for Protection of American Institutions urging withdrawal of such aid. Proponents also push church property tax exemptions. total church property value statewide is 140,123,000 with New York City property at 54,670,000.
Immigrant Inspector Horan arrived from Pittsburgh to examine 42 Austrians sent to the coke region last week by the Rainey company. He plans to determine if immigrant laws were violated and will file proceedings against the company if violations are found.
In Chcago on June 6 the audit of William A. Simsrott secretary of the Switch men's union concluded with accounts correct. Simsrott's disappearance remains a deep mystery with no new leads.
Nehemiah Martin and MM Ahern secured a government contract worth about 25000 dollars to supply brush and rock for river improvements between Lake Pepin and St Paul. Rock will be sourced from the Nininger quarry.
Miss Abbott of Minneapolis will wed Congressman David Mercer of Omaha at 5 30 p m in Washington. Mercer is a Republican representative from the Second Nebraska district and a rising lawyer. Judge Lochren will give the bride away at St John Episcopal church. The couple will take a short wedding trip to Virginia Beach.
In Winona Minnesota United States court in the Van Leuven pension fraud cases doctors Henry Jones George A Love Joseph H Phillips Preston Minn doctors John H Wheat William L Hollister Austin Minn and Charles E Thurber of Rochester Minn plead not guilty or entered demurrers Each has from one to eight indictments arraignment set with Van Leuven arriving tonight
Rush City reports describe a widespread army worm outbreak stripping basswood and elm trees. Four miles west at Rush Lake, forests appear dead as worms strip foliage, prompting farmers to fear incalculable damage without rain.
The Northern Pacific endures its worst washouts between Ravalli and Duncan, 14 miles apart, with over three miles of track washed away and 26 serious washouts along 127 miles. Bridges are useless. a large crew works to reopen lines, with traffic likely to resume in about ten days. A Westbound train has not reached Ravalli for a week.
In Colfax Washington Ed Hill and Fred Parker inmates of the county jail were taken and strung up to a telegraph pole in a lynching. Hill faced murder charges and a prior assault conviction while Parker was charged with murder awaiting trial. The town remains greatly agitated and details are scarce.
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