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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
2
The article extols Buffalo Bill as a trusted authority on Indian practices and urges using Kickapoo Indian Sagwa and associated products for malaria rheumatism and other ailments, citing Bill’s use and approval. It notes medicines are mineral free and available from druggists with prices from 25c to $1 per item.
Wasa Hineton June 4. The senate advanced the tariff bill by completing more than half of the important metal schedule. Democratic senators led the debate while Republicans largely stayed silent. Jones and West pushed Wilson rate changes, mostly rejected, except a cut on anvils from 2 to 134 cents per pound. Tillman urged judiciary inquiry into South Carolina dispensary decisions.
The Cheyennes in southeastern Montana face a clash between state and federal enforcement of law. Six companies of regulars near Lame Deer and deputies plus armed citizens on the reservation edge stand ready to protect citizens if fighting resumes. Governor Smith argues state arrest power but halts militia use, citing sheriff and posse can act with government consent to enter reservations.
Dusveve Iowa June 4. The Modern Woodmen convention re elected most officers signaling admin support. Headquarters move to Rock Island and next head camp to Kansas City. Funds misappropriation and mismanagement charges were not considered. Membership liquor ban amended to exclude pre existing members. Officers elected include Head consul W A Northcott adviser Daniel B Horne clerk C W Hawes banker George W Frett escort F R Van Slyke.
Old man Vance, 71, living on Logging Creek near Great Falls, is declared heir to a North Carolina estate valued about 4,000,000 after a long suit by his late mother. During illness he was cared for by 16 year old Alice Crossman and proposes marriage after the decision and his resignation.
A Miles City dispatch reports Captain Reed at Fort Custer urged families to return for protection of both Indians and whites, a claim disputed as 200 Indians are reportedly off the reservation. Settlers along Otter Creek near Circle Barr Ranch are constructing a stone fort to shield their households from Indians.
In San Francisco on June 5, Theodore Durrant’s lawyers sought a writ of superseders to stay his execution but were denied. They were granted leave to appeal to the U S Supreme Court, which does not convene until October, offering about six months of respite.
In Pittsburgh on June 5 delegates decided not to strike the 23,000 miners for the present. Nationally President Ratchford urged moderation. Resolutions call for a uniform 69 cent per ton rate but defer strike until the national executive board deems it advisable.
Watertown South Dakota June 4 The condition of crops is very favorable with all grain standing well and growing fast during the past week Wheat shows good color with minor frost effects One upside of the frost in the western part of the state is the destruction of Russian thistles which cannot endure frost.
London reports the Turkish regime will sign the armistice extension at dawn and peace talks to begin in Constantinople. King George reportedly yielded points to hasten negotiations and Turkish evacuation of Thessaly. Russia pledges support for Greece. Turkish commission continues long sessions at Yildiz Kiosk amid fears of renewed war.
The French government has submitted to the powers proposals for Cretan autonomy. They include enrolling a foreign gendarmerie and a loan to pay the gendarmerie and cover initial island administration costs. Russia supports the proposals and Britain is believed to favor them.
The Illinois Senate received a sensational special committee report on misappropriation of university funds. Ex governor Altgeld is named as a heavy borrower from Globe Savings bank and implied to have known its condition when recommending Spaulding for university treasurer. Prentice was removed at Altgeld’s request after demanding a bank audit.
In St Pavul on June 4 a package containing 13 600 dollars belonging to the German American National Bank vanished from the vault. Teller Zenzins says he left it momentarily and returned to find it gone, while cashier Lackey seeks the arrest of teller Charles Zschau who is accused of withholding the funds.
Washington reports say Republicans will push a currency reform measure once the tariff is resolved. The president seeks authority to appoint a currency commission to report in December on a plan to place national finances on a sound and enduring basis.
The sultan has withdrawn his objection to James B. Angell's appointment as the U.S. minister at Constantinople. Official word via cable to Secretary Sherman confirms the change. Angell will likely sail on Saturday.
About 1,000 delegates and spectators met in Frankfort to organize and approve a platform echoing the national 1896 Democratic platform. The convention endorsed William J. Bryan and his cause, praising him as a fearless orator and champion of the people’s rights. Two ballots failed to nominate a candidate for appellate clerk.
The United States monetary commissioners Senator Edward Wolcott Adlai Stevenson and General Charles Paine with Ambassador Porter visited President Faure in Paris for a lengthy discussion on the purpose of their European mission.
Rat Portage Ontario June 4 The mining convention opened today and drew a large attendance. Prominent speakers include Judge C Lewis of Duluth state geologist T A Richards of Colorado and J Rathbone formerly of the Transvaal.
The 385 men found on the Dauntless were arraigned before US Commissioner Otto charged with unlawfully beginning to set on foot a military expedition against Spain. They pleaded not guilty and the case was postponed until June 9.
The Valencia reports an encounter off Guantanamo bay when the Reina Mercedes hailed and fired a blank shot then a solid shot. The Valencia showed its colors after the shots. The U S vice consul at Santiago de Cuba has lodged a protest with the cruiser.
In St Joseph on June 4 Bert Crawley’s family faced tragedy when a landlord who ejected them for nonpayment of rent left six children struck by measles. five died and one remains gravely ill despite city physician efforts and calls for more doctors amid public anger and no arrest warrant issued. The day also reports a 2500 strong Jones and Laughlin strike widening to all departments except Amalgamated units with mass meeting urging preservation of old wages and no disorder. Also note murderer Durrant’s appeal to federal courts failed as Judge Gilbert denied habeas corpus and the case proceeds to the US Supreme Court.
In Waterville Minnesota, trains on the Cannon Valley railway were delayed for hours daily last week as millions of caterpillars and worms swarmed the tracks on the steep Waterville Morristown grade, disrupting service.
Fire at the riverfront wharf property in Alexandria causes about 50000 dollars in damage. An engine from Washington joined local companies to battle the blaze around 12 30 p m.
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