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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1893
Page
2
A Buffalo paper discusses the Tonawanda situation and attributes the truce breakdown to local conditions. It examines unrest, governance strains, economic pressures, and recent incidents shaping the area’s fragile peace. Authorities and residents weigh possible remedies.
Ashland Wis June 3 The lumber shovers strike resumes after a two week truce as an outside crew may load vessels. Dispute grew from a 25 cent per hour demand atop 50 cents and a plan to place extra pay in banks if nonunion unloading occurred at Tonawanda. A messenger inspection prompted renewed action.
Fort Wayne Indiana reports its street car strike ended after the company offered 15 cents per hour raises for motormen and conductors starting June 15. Six old employees who did not join the strike were discharged, but the dispute ended and cars began running at 3 pm.
A Laurel Delaware special reports John Dennis shot his wife then his father after an argument over straw berries. He killed his father and then Sheriff Hearn during a pursuit. A lynching mob pursues Dennis as he remains at large.
Edwin Pardridge a Chicago board of trade figure was arrested on a warrant filed by Frances Korzinski alleging the abduction of her 16 year old daughter Sarah. He posted bail of 1000 dollars with a hearing set for June 9 before Justice Hamburger.
At 9 a.m. in a carpenter shop on 515 St. Peter street in St. Pau, H. W. Covington struck George Trenter with a hammer and crushed his skull. Trenter was carried to 124 Iglehart street where a doctor feared for his life. Covington was arrested.
A Northwestern division collision on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis line near Newsoms station at 6:40 am left eleven injured. The rear coach of passenger train No. 54 from Memphis jumped the track and rolled down a 20 to 40 foot embankment toward Nashville.
Minneapolis plans reveal the Domini can Sisters will erect an eight story brick convent at Eighteenth Avenue South and Oneh Street at an estimated cost of 000.
Jamestown New York June 3 Orsen and Sperry who absconded twelve years ago with about $3000 from Chautauqua County have returned and surrendered to District Attorney Woodward. Sperry spent the money in gambling and speculation and has wandered widely. He is about 50 and officials may seek to reopen or postpone the case and place Sperry under arrest.
The Mets' National Bank in Tacoma suspended payments due to a two year decline in deposits from just over 1,000,000 to about 500,000. Liabilities exceed 600,000 with assets near 1,100,000 and a local scare plus urgent Eastern settlement demands drained funds. Resumption is hoped after settling with creditors.
June 3 report from Talequar Lt details a $6,500,000 bond shortfall causing credit sales to halt. J. W. Staple & Son and other merchants suspend credit, leaving Fort Gibson Vinita Muskogee Wagoner Webbers Falls Claremore and many points unable to sell on credit. Creditors may force closures without extensions.
St Louis reports July route start dates for two new through trains. The Missouri Kansas and Texas will run San Antonio to Chicago in 41 hours at 35 mph including stops starting June 16. The Wabash will launch a St Louis to New York service next Sunday, covering the distance in 27 hours 40 minutes, faster than any prior run, with connections to the New York Chicago exposition flyer.
Rainmakers at Work in Topeka report C E Jewell head of rainmaking for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway started experiments at Meade. His apparatus in the laboratory car released cloud forming gases at sundown. After six hours light clouds appeared and by 1 a m drizzle began.
Report alleging the Smead Ventilating and Heating company failed is erroneous. The firm, with plants in Toledo and other cities, was in shaky shape months ago until capitalists intervened to stabilize it. They, however, ousted inventor Hon. I D Smead, leaving him penniless.
The Infanta Eulalie her husband and Mayor Gilroy with a party went aboard the Dolphin at Forty-second Street North River at 10 a m for a harbor tour. The day is clear and a short ocean row may follow.
Findlay Ohio reports the end of a gas based boom with 600 empty dwellings confirmed by count and glassmakers agreeing to relocate their plants by July 1, signaling a sharp town decline.
Detroit June 8 Nelson Crittenden employed by Detroit Electric Light company was instantly killed by an electric shock while working in the tower at the corner of McDougall and Jefferson avenues about 2:30 a.m. The accident occurred because he was not wearing rubber gloves.
Washington reports a May month net decrease of 739425.99 in the public debt. The reduction reflects overall government financing activity during the month.
Judge Kirk Patrick appointed receiver for the Domestic Sewing Machine Company of Newark New Jersey. He has accepted the role and posted bonds totaling 150000 dollars.
Paris June 3 The Greek government negotiates through Hambros for a 4 million pound loan to pay coupons and current obligations. The talks show promising signs of success.
Miss Isabel Mdl. Vanderburg daughter of Justice Vanderburg of the Minnesota supreme court died at the home of her mother 963 South Seventh street in Minneapolis on June 3.
The government move to obtain a permanent order to close the fair was denied as court sessions adjourned. United States attorney Milchrist urged a prompt decision but no time was set, while Burnham and other directors faced renewed restraint amid social purity debates.
Chafing under restrictions, Directors Davis and Burnham advocate a one head system with the director general in charge. They seek full authority over all fair departments, proposing to fold ceremonies and transportation into the central council. The council delays action as July meetings approach, while a list of proposed dates and events is circulated for confirmation. The broader context includes financial and legal notes from related news items across regions.
Testimony details Italian contract labor importers in New York and other cities, with Giovanni Lordi describing millions remitted to Italy and multiple similar offices. reports amount of funds sent last year and predicted changes. A separate murder and a horse race summary follow with brief notes on location and outcomes.
Fragmentary note discusses soap use for skin cleansing and avoiding harsh alkali. Mentions varieties sold in stores and general emphasis on hygiene without violence.
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