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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1888
Page
8
The Missouri Republican convention opens in Jefferson City with renewed push for Cleveland’s renomination. Delegates debate tariff planks and the Mills tariff while supporters signal possible vice presidential consideration. Adjournment set for tomorrow at ten.
At St Louis on June 7 the platform endorsed Sparks land policy and the Mills tariff bill amid disputes. Resolutions endorsing the Mills bill and urging its early passage passed, and the resolution for admitting Washington, Montana, Dakota and New Mexico also advanced. Vice Presidential nominations drew multiple pro Gray and Thurman proposals, with Alabama casting 15 votes for Thurman and 4 for Gray. The convention adjourned shortly after. Montrea l reports 134 horses burned in city hor dles goods blaze.
Miller reports a blaze of glory as firemen clinch a triumph in a local contest. The scene reflects community pride with celebrations and cheering crowds noted alongside mentions of Children’s Day activities and local events in June.
An unclear note describes Jay Gould reportedly spending time in Manitou Springs Missouri, observing the Iron Mountain railway for a day, then planning to go east and reach New York around the middle of next week.
From St. Paul on June 7 the latest returns show Oregon leaning Republican by over seven thousand. Democrats elect only 20 of 90 legislators, crushing hopes for a Democratic U.S. senator and signaling continued Republican ascendancy in the Senate.
The C J Lane drug store in Redfield was closed today on two attachments for Myers Bros and Cutler of St Paul and Harnick Drug Co of Sioux City. A chattel mortgage for 1800 dollars in favor of Lane’s Michigan brother was found against the stock, with liabilities on the street remaining unknown.
Word from Cuicaéo reports the fugitive boodler McGarrigle in Victoria British Columbia spending money freely. He appears well supplied with funds as he evades justice.
Fort Worth dispatch reports forty men unloading material for the extension to Huron of the D W P railroad. One hundred four carloads of material sit in transit in Manitoba yards as graders arrive for work toward Willow Lakes. A bridge project resumes with assurances of uninterrupted progress until iron reaches Huron. Local farmers’ group Willo w Lakes plans a five thousand dollar elevator.
Aberdeen reports a fire destroying the farmers elevator and contents tied to the William Deering Company of Chicago, with about $15,000 total loss and roughly $9,000 insured. A separate disaster in Montreal saw 130 horses cremated in a burning stable and a paper mill valued at $150,000 burned.
A morning blaze in Appleton Wisconsin destroyed the Alas paper mills. One firefighter was seriously injured but not fatally. Property loss is estimated around 450000 dollars with about half insured. The mills were a major employer, and the city will feel the impact.
Gen W T Sherman is reported seriously ill with rheumatism at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York. He is confined to his room and serious apprehensions are felt across the country as news spreads of his condition.
Ezra Baker president of the American Loan and Trust company and director of the Union Pacific railroad died at his Boston home today.
New York June 8 The commendement celebrations at West Point have been canceled as a mark of respect for General Philip Sheridan who is believed to be gravely ill.
Chicago dispatch reports that Thurman was named by Cleveland to secure his reelection as Cleveland feared defeat without Thurman on the ticket. The motive is described as purely self serving and political.
Gray sends congratulations from Indianapolis on June 8 and notes the Indiana democracy accepts virtue in necessity. The message frames political support and goodwill within the state party.
Three inmates confined for theft escape from the Superior Wisconsin jail by boring and sawing their way out with tools likely supplied from outside. The incident was reported on June 7 with details of the breakout and the inmates involved.
A large crew of railroad graders gathers at Watertown to work on a proposed Manitoba Huron extension and a Watertown to Kampeska Lake metro line begun Thursday with plans to complete before the August convention. In Pittsburg the Amalgamated association of iron steel workers rejects fraternal greetings with the Knights of Labor.
Tom Hopp sends No1 Vol1 of Willow Lakes News from the new Manitoba town between Huron and Wa tertown. His brief salutation praises the weather and wishes luck to the boy, noting he will succeed if he works for it.
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