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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1893
Page
1
Duluth report details vast destruction at Virginia Minnesota where most buildings burned leaving bare streets. 3,500 people rely on charity as relief efforts rise. roughs and police worry of further violence. Loss estimated at 1.5 million with 300 thousand insured as fires linger along the range.
A Mesaba range fire wrecked Virginia and Merritt, with Virginia’s business district burned and about 40 houses left intact. Merritt is nearly wiped out with 16 buildings remaining as woods burn around the village. Biwabik and Mountain Iron suffered only minor damage.
Satolli reports the pope’s pronouncement endorsing Arch bishop Ireland’s policy. He says there will be no more quibbling about the school controversy in the country.
Daniel Lord Jr. of New York, visiting the McCormicks, died after falling from a fourth story window to the stone court below while sleeping in Cur iaco. He sustained severe injuries and died early the next morning.
James McKenzie new United States minister to Peru and James D Porter new minister to Chile arrived in Lima from Panama. Ex Minister Hicks and his family will sail for San Francisco on Wednesday.
An assignment has been declared by General Engineering company of Harvey Illinois. The American Loan and Trust bank has been appointed receiver of the concern. The stringent condition of the money market is given as the cause of the failure.
Mexico's exhibit in the Forestry building opened to the public without ceremonies at WokLp's Fork Grounds on June 21.
Brainerd Minnesota reports that a contract has been let for paving Fifth and Laurel streets with cedar blocks, the work to improve main thoroughfares in the city.
The Borden murder trial closings have concluded with the jury to decide. Judge Dewey instructed the jury after the defendant asserted innocence and referred to her good character as a factor. The report also notes a separate Michigan council meeting and fruit crop outlook from Hoit with fruit yields expected.
Frank Davis, the burglar who robbed Bradley Martins and other fashionable residences in New York, has been sentenced to 24 years and 6 months. He came from Chicago where many burglaries are believed to be connected. Davis has served terms in Joliet Sing Sing and Philadelphia.
The well dressed man was found in a creek bottom half a mile west of Marion. A surveyor's chain was tied around his neck and his head battered. Features were unrecognizable and tailor marks on the coat neck were removed. No identification found. believed lifeless about a week.
The bodies of Tom Conway and his sister Pat ter Conway were found at the gate of their home eight miles east of Shreveport. Conway, believed to be carrying money, was shot after being called from his house. His sister, hearing the shot, rushed to help and was also killed. No clue to the killers.
In Ington June 21 Mrs Cleve with young daughter and household departed by special train at 9 40 a m for Buzzards Bay. The article notes the president did not accompany them and lists pension examiners selected by Commis bashren including Wells Burns Moore Wing with others pending.
Labor Commissioner Powers will oversee a two year inquiry into profits and losses from Minnesota wheat production and export. Deputy Erkmar will begin work soon with exporters opening their books. The study will chart freight and handling costs from Minnesota to Liverpool over the past decade.
June 21 courts report at Mat her home one mile east of Blood Creek Pk under contract with local authorities. Details are sparse as fragments describe a rat bite event and related property matter in Missouri.
June 21 report from Lavis states school commissioners dismissed nearly 100 teachers described as married or in public service roles. The action follows an edit by officials, prompting widespread concern among staff and communities.
The coroner's jury in the Ford's Theatre disaster finds Frederick K. Loftus died in the June 9, 1893 incident. It names George W. Dant contractor, Ainsworth superintendent, Covert engineer, and Sasse engineer as responsible for the killing, citing government failure to provide skilled superintendence. All but Dant appear in court and post bonds of 10 000 dollars.
In Washington on June 21 Colonel Ainsworth Superintendent Covert and Francis Sasse appeared voluntarily in criminal court and posted bail of 10000 dollars each for their appearance regarding the Ford’s Theatre disaster verdict of the coroner’s jury.
Detroit June 21 Grand lodge Benevolent Order of Elks opened at 10 o'clock with Grand Secretary Myers reporting 21,549 members across 264 lodges, up 3,959. Grand Treasurer Bechel noted a $2,878 balance vs $5,000 last year. A grand afternoon parade drew about 20,000 Elks exhibiting numerous unique features.
The Hon. Thomas F. Bayard, American ambassador to Great Britain, will travel to Windsor Castle on Friday to present his credentials to the queen.
A colonel and ten officers from a German railway regiment have departed for the United States to study the American railway system.
A June 21 fire in Warsaw Indiana caused by an incendiary nearly destroyed the gas works. Night watchman Schuyler Wolford was fatally burned and Johnson Alford suffered a dislocated leg.
Albany New York June 21 The state has retained Senator David B Hill to defend its claim to seven hundred fifty thousand dollars under the collateral inheritance tax law from the estate of Jay Gould.
The Santa Maria Nina and Pinta are due at the Chicago harbor from Halifax. Senor Dupuy de Lome and Cuban and Porto Rican officials plan a gala reception with speeches music and artillery. A water parade and shore events will mark a festive opening at the World’s Fair grounds. A veteran reunion October 20 to 24 is also planned with thousands expected and military addresses.
June 21 CuicaGo reports bankers and railroad officials gathered at the Art Palace for the opening session of their joint congress. Expected keynote by Senator Sherman was canceled due to pressing engagements. Lyman J. Gage presided, Charles Parsons chaired, and George H. Blanchard delivered the welcome.
Torrxka Rap June 21 The state bank commissioner has ordered the State Bank of Plainville closed. The bank carries $50,000 capital stock and unknown liabilities. Bank officers say depositors will be paid in full.
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