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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
2
A Calgary dispatch reports at about 8 pm Charles Godin, a mounted police interpreter, was shot by Pierre Duchene near Langevin bridge. Godin returned fire, killing Duchene, and died minutes after reaching the barracks.
A Bombay dispatch reports the British cruiser Bona Venture flagship of the East Indian Squadron lost seventy men to sunstroke during a voyage from Colombo to Pondicherry. The vessel bore Rear Admiral Edmund C. Drummond's flag.
San Francisco June 15 P C Jones a Honolulu financier and minister of finance under the late monarchy has left for New York to interest Eastern capitalists in refunding the Hawaiian government indebtedness. The government holds 5 906 000 pounds in bonds drawing 6 percent outstanding and plans to pay them off and issue new bonds at 4 percent.
Appany New York June 15 Ex Judge Isaac H Maynard formerly judge of the court of appeals and ex attorney general died suddenly in his Kenmore hotel room from heart trouble He was alone in his room and had just finished his luncheon and appeared in best health at the time of death
A World dispatch from Cape Town reports John Hayes Hammond Colonel Francis Rhodes Lionel Phillips and George Farrar arriving in Johannesburg. The Transvaal collects about one million in fines from the reformers arrested.
Mr Lincoln Nelson of Marshfield Missouri details a six year neck gland ailment that failed to respond to doctors in Washington Springfield and St Louis. After six months of local treatment a friend urged S S S and the patient reports the gland enlargement diminishing then disappearing after one bottle with more to come. He credits S S S as the only real blood remedy that reaches the root of the disease.
The Republican national committee settled the Alabama contests for the 22 seats in dispute at the national convention. The day long, harmonious session decided most cases, with Moe Kinley 16 votes and Reed 2 for president among decided delegates. The large delegates favored Vaughn McKinley over Reed.
Sr. Louis June 12 Richard Kerens Missouri national committee member issued statements stressing that the proposed plank should not imply McKinley’s sanction. The group favors the dollar’s strength and silver use only with defined regulation to preserve gold parity and opposes free coinage at 16 to 1 without international agreement.
Washington June 12 The condition of Spanish grain improved due to heavy May rains but crop area is reduced Spain will import 600000000 pounds of wheat United States Consul Fay at Denia says the market could be secured by direct steamship lines to supply this demand.
The case of Captain A. V. Reed of the navy, long discussed in naval circles, was settled Wednesday with his retirement under the 40 years’ service act. The president acted on Reed’s application after a naval board reported on his promotion qualifications.
The Calumet and Hecla Company began constructing a large stone building in CaLuMet Michigan to serve as a free to all employees and families recreation literary and athletic center modeled on the Y M C A plan and maintained at the company's expense.
A blaze at the W. W. Gargill grain elevator in Green Bay Wisconsin destroyed the elevator and damaged freight sheds along a dock section. Estimated loss is about 80 000 dollars.
At St. Paul on June 18 the Minnesota Democratic state convention defeated free coinage 426 to 328 and pledged the delegation to Chicago for sound money. D. W. Lawler led the list of delegates with regional peers. E. T. Champlin elected temporary chair. O. M. Hall and Michael Doran named for national delegation after a heated roll call.
The Press reports Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr insists on marrying Grace Wilson despite parental objections. Vanderbilt Sr may disinherit him. father-in-law elect Mr. Wilson dismisses parental concerns and confirms plans for the wedding at the announced time and place.
A well dressed thief, suspected of taking a parcel at the door of banker George M. Chamberlain’s home at 4420 Greenwood Avenue, shot himself in the head to avoid arrest after failing to impersonate Chamberlain’s son-in-law W. M. Brown. The incident occurred in CuicaGco on June 13 with Mrs. Chamberlain, Officer Thatcher, and a messenger boy witnessing.
Pretor ia June 13. The executive council freed John Hayes Hammond Colonel Rhodes George Farrar and J W Leonard leaders of the Johannesburg reform committee after payment of £25 000 each or 15 years banishment. The reformers paid the fines and went to the Rand. Colonel Francis Rhodes refused to sign and banishment will be enforced.
Johannesburg reports widespread satisfaction at Pretoria's release of reform prisoners. The news triggers heavy buying on Change, with prices boomed as markets reacted to the unexpected liberty developments.
Fire razes the American Horse Exchange building in New York, reportedly killing 165 valuable horses and burning 100 carriages. Property loss estimated at $200,000 as eighteen engine companies battle the blaze and control it within an hour. One rumored life loss未confirmed. Among the casualties is Elsie G, a trotter valued at $7,500 with a 2 1 3 record.
The third sitting of the congress of the chambers of commerce of the British empire opened at 10 in the Grocers company hall. Sir Andrew Kaye Rollitt presided as president of the London chamber. The Aberdeen chamber’s resolution on codifying the empire's commercial law was moved by Professor Dove Wilson.
May Conklin, 10, was sent to Depeyster industrial school in Poughkeepsie New York. After her hair was shaved under rules she grew morose and drank Paris green, stating she could not live without her golden hair.
The state grand lodge of Odd Fellows adjourned after a two day session at the capitol. The grand master reported rulings on questions and 149 lodges incorporated. Total membership 16,374. lodge assets about $800,000. total receipts for the year $157,077.46.
Marcus A. Hanna stated that the McKinley campaign has not urged Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana for temporary chairman. He said Fairbanks would be acceptable, but that is all the agency has asserted.
St Louis June 12 Mr Manley of Maine says convention will nominate Major McKinley on the first ballot and that Reed will not accept the nomination for vice president. He adds New England delegates will back Reed but the convention is for McKinley. Reed supporters fear loss of votes after Manley statement.
Senator Thurston of Nebraska, a Republican national committeeman and convention delegate, arrived in St Louis wearing the first badge for McKinley and Hobart. He stated he supports McKinley for president and views Hobart as an ideal running mate to keep New Jersey in the Republican fold and appeal in New York.
The convention building in St Louis was formally opened with a dedication ceremony attended by many locals. Sen Carter spoke as part of the program while attendees viewed the interior for the first time during the convention.
National committee members and city leaders filled the stage as Governor Stone and others spoke after a program of vocal and instrumental music and addresses at Convention Hall in St Louis.
The Southwestern Winter Wheat Millers Association session in Kansas City elected H. H. Brown of Parsons Kan as president for the coming year.
A blaze in Whiting Indiana within the Oklahoma district on June 12 destroyed two frame structures and cost three lives. Authorities have not released further details on the victims or causes.
Dunkard elders from eastern states visit Layapoy North Dakota and report a large wave of settlers this year. Nearly 5,000 Dunkards have already moved into the state from Indiana with many more expected as landholders. Early arrivals are settling well and showing prospects of large crops, often paying for land from this year's harvest.
A mob of 300 men seized Louis Whitehead George L Johnson and Jim Reddick from jail in Bryan Texas and hanged them at a fire near the woods three miles from town. The attackers reportedly dragged them to a tree where all three were executed. The Post notes the reporter was barred from the scene.
On Decoration Day a middle aged man left a valise at Elmer Barron’s saloon on State street and never returned. Barron opened the satchel to reveal 60 half pound sticks of dynamite, percussion caps, and bullets. The source provides no lead on the owner or destination of the stranger.
Dr D. G. Delgado and his son D. M. Delgado, American citizens, arrived on the City of Washington from Havana. They travel to Washington to file statements with the state department about severe mistreatment in Cuba. the elder Delgado was shot near death by Spanish soldiers, his servants killed, and his property destroyed. Also aboard is Felix Cabello, a Spanish officer said to be on an important mission to the U.S.
Hussar Division No. 34 of the Mounted Knights of Pythias, the first mounted division of the order and one of only two in existence, restructured in Sioux City. The grand chancellor approved its participation in the Minneapolis conclave parade next September. The other mounted division is based in Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin university freshman squad won a two mile Lake Monona race by four boat lengths over the Milwaukee rowing club. It was an eight oared shell event with rough water slowing the pace, the winning time 10 minutes 53 seconds.
The Red River at Fargo North Dakota is rising rapidly on June 12 and has covered Fourth Street, surrounding Island Park. The flood is unusually high for June, threatening Shantytown residents with possible relocation.
Captain General Weyler has summoned Generals Inclan Munzo and other Pinar del Rio chiefs to Havana for an important conference. The talks are believed to focus on a proposal to alter the campaign plan.
The Westminster Gazette reports that valuable documents corroborating Britain's case in the Venezuelan boundary dispute were found in the Vatican during a search for Jesuit history data.
St Louis June 12 Senator Proctor denies interest in the vice presidency stating his name will not be entered at the Republican national convention and he does not want that office.
Washington June 12. Democratic strategists at the Capitol consider nominating John R. McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer for vice president on the party ticket.
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