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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1893
Page
6
A garbled excerpt references Managua and Nicaragua amid mentions of revolution and upheaval. The text hints at a public or political reaction and a stance by the United States, but details and connections are unclear due to missing/indistinct OCR.
Testimony at an inquest reveals clerks at Ford Theater felt abject fear of a colonel amid sensational claims. Officials describe a tense atmosphere and alleged coercion during the incident's handling.
In June 18 testimony a witness described clerks as fearful of Ainsworth and referenced a letter from Secretary La Lad about scout rates.
An official court of inquiry investigates blame for the Washington incident. Key witnesses are summoned and a coroner’s inquest is expected to follow. Details remain incomplete as the investigation proceeds at Ford’s wartime site.
Washington June 18 remains of Ford's Theatre victims filled the day with funerals as comrades attended. Notables include George Q. Allen of Pennsylvania and Emanuel Gates Shull of Pennsylvania with interments across Philadelphia Gettysburg Evansville and Romola. Casketed remains sent to New Orleans Bristol Cumberland and Arlington. Numerous civic and military groups participated in services at churches and cemeteries.
Wasnaveron June 18. The condition of J B McCormick of Wisconsin at the Emergency hospital with a serious rib fracture from the Ford theatre tragedy last Friday remains the same with recovery still uncertain. Frank Metcalf of Massachusetts, with added pneumonia, is about the same. A I Aimes of Iowa and R A Smith of Connecticut are better, P J Pennington of Alabama is out of danger, and F W Test is much improved and will be sent home.
Mrs Maria J Blaisdell widely known as Minnesota Blizzard for the insane is reported in Psnic an Rooms Minnesota on June 13. Authorities state she is to be cared for under mental health supervision in Fergus Falls.
A fragmentary article describes tactics and troop movements near Santa Fe as invaders gather. Citizens form a large deputation to demand government explanations while ministers discuss considerations with cabinet members.
DeLors Minnesota June Dr. Sweeney head of the United States fish hatchery at Lester Park since its construction has been asked to resign after exoneration on several charges. Government investigators' inquiries reportedly motivated the dismissal claim. Mr. Wires, present since the investigation began, is expected to succeed him.
Two men posing as business prospectors robbed Aaron Lasher of 100 dollars near St Johnsville after attacking him and throwing him from a carriage. The trio were traveling together when the incident occurred.
Cincinnati will host 6000 nobles from across the United States as the Imperial Council of North America of the Ancient Order of Nobles the Mystic Shrine meets for three days of festivities in June.
The report notes the Pope’s blessing for new priests, including Jane RoE and eee graduate, amid a ceremony with dedication to future parishes. They will soon serve in the United States, marking a step for church communities across multiple countries.
The Villa Marie convent at Notre Dame de Grace two miles north of Montreal suffered almost total destruction in a daytime blaze. Officials estimate losses exceed 1,000,000 francs, with the Mother House area particularly damaged. preliminary reports point to a stove as the probable ignition source while workers were in the upper floors.
Fragmentary note cites cholera discussions and a claim of sixty deaths per day in Mecca area. Mentions Herault department and unclear choleraic disease details. OCR text is garbled with missing words and broken terms.
A telegram from Seattle reports Charles Defiel son of Michael Defiél and brother of Fred Defiel was shot and killed Friday morning. His body lies in the Seattle morgue. Defiel formerly worked for the St Paul water board and was a known local figure.
Hon. Joseph Mercado, a prominent attorney, was assassinated Wednesday night at Papantla in the State of Veracruz. He was calling at a friend's house when four shots were fired through a window. The incident underscores rising violence in the region.
The opening session of a distinguished congress gathered leaders including Professor Francis C. Peabody of Harvard and delegates from France England and Mexico. Hon Howard Wines chaired the session with welcomes from local officials Mrs Potter Palmer and others as the annual oration was delivered by Peabody. In a separate report, fifty convicts escaped from a Tourah prison near the city while returning from the quarries.
Papal legate Satolli has arranged a long courtesy tour to the Pacific coast. The trip will begin shortly, with stops scheduled at several points of interest and engagements with university and civic leaders. The plan reflects broader church diplomacy and public interest across the western states.
Annie Murphey, 25, described as very pretty, faces a potential 19 year sentence for forging two drafts on New York banks to secure cash in St. Cloud. Doolittle, her former husband, was sentenced to seven years for forgery in Nashville after a marriage in Detroit in October.
Sheriff Gilbert reports from Lemont that drainage canal contractors have resumed work with their usual force, but the leaders of the strike have not yet returned to duty.
A Chicago report describes a family case in which a woman living near Altonhanj near Buckeye Creek attempted to drown her two children, aged six and months, and then disappeared. The body of the mother is being identified at the local morgue amid investigations into insanity claims.
Rain across Havana over the past week disrupted operations and reduced output in the markets. Supplies are reportedly entering from New Orleans and New York to offset the losses.
Judge Brown grants a divorce to Mrs. Frank Leslie from Willie Wild amid limited readable text. Security and rest notes reference a secretary and a fire at a work site, with unclear context.
The brief lists latest market prices and sterling exchange rates with unclear figures and local codes. It mentions days and a postal area 04048 but unreadable details limit precise values.
Market notes from June 13 1898 show quotations for July wheat and September pork and lard with listed ranges. Prices appear in fragmented OCR but indicate grain and meat futures activity at the stock yards.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and events in vague terms and lacks clear entities or a coherent narrative. The readables suggest discussion of people and actions but no verifiable facts or outcomes.
The Bra an revolutionary ps army commanded by General Saravia was defeated, signaling a setback for the government’s forces and prompting a reassessment of military leadership.
London June 13. The Russian government lowered duties on 60 French articles as part of a rapprochement with France. This move is presented as a step toward favored footing in bilateral trade.
Report from Boston on June 13 notes the aan and ehi bound from Christian woes for Chicago were spoken at six fathoms off Mantansett with ships sighted near the coast.
John Sontag, famed train robber, was brought to Visarza Cal at 10:30 a m badly wounded after a Sunday night gun battle. The report states he was mortally wounded and disputes earlier claims about Chris Evans being injured.
A 12 year old boy shot and killed his 2 year old sister with a shotgun while left in charge on a ranch in Charles Mix County. The mother found the wounded child, and the boy initially claimed accidental fall before confessing under neighbor pressure. The case shocks the community.
Sioux City on June 13 reports Union Stock Yards State Bank with E W Bean and C7C Piero gear as assignees. Bank assets listed at 458 667 dollars and liabilities at 140 thousand dollars. The bank’s capital is 300 thousand dollars.
June 18 report states the creditors of the defunct First National Bank of Cedar Falls rejected J H March of Le Mars offer to settle certificates of deposit at 80 cents on the dollar. Negotiations end and a receiver will be applied for to wind up the bank.
In June 18, Iowa the Populists and Prohibitionists near a pact. Populist Aylesworth, recently nominated by Prohibitionists, will endorse the Populists' monetary plans in exchange for support.
Frederick R. Coudert arrived from Paris and predicted that Mr. Phelps and his associates would likely occupy the position for about two weeks.
The Times telegram asking Congress about repeal shows 122 replies from 18 senators and 104 representatives. Of these 88 support repeal 25 oppose it and 8 are undecided.
Paris reports American champion Frank Ives defeated French champion Fournil in a 200 point game. The event occurred on a four French table.
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