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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
Trains leave Huron on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7:45 a.m. connecting with the main line at Benson Minnesota. Trains return Monday Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. W E Van Amburg, Ticket Agent, Huron.
Worms threaten Minnesota trees while Wisconsin dominates events at the Chicago intercollegiate meet. A Rhinelander drug store is robbed and a clerk wounded. David Law former La Crosse mayor is dead. A Brooklyn child dies after fright from snoring. California Governor Budd grants a reprieve for Salter Worden until July 8. Irish leader’s widow Charles Stuart Parnell to live at Trematon castle. Dieppe dispatch reports Liberta trawler lost with 23 crew. Retired Rear Admiral Lee dies in Virginia. California gas bills signed enabling Chicago gas trust consolidation worth about 250000 annually. Camden tramp fight leaves two dead and several injured by stabbing.
New York capitalists have closed the purchase of the San Xavier mine group from Boston owners. The seven mines are extensively developed and lie 16 miles south of Tucson, Arizona. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Silesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Walker is a granddaughter of Hiram Walker founder of the Walkerville distillery in Ontario.
Jubileefestivities begin as Queen Victoria leads devotions at Windsor and London services mark the celebration. The royal family attends St Georges chapel, St Pauls cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St Margarets, and Brompton oratory with foreign envoys, colonial premiers, and Catholic envoys in attendance.
London reports a volunteer parade in Liverpool with at least 100000 people. Police faced a crowd that overpowered officers. Mounted units charged to restore order, injuring many and risking two deaths.
Special dispatches from Paris Berlin Vienna St Peters burg and other major European cities report large attendance at thanksgiving services in local English churches. Vienna and St Petersburg newspapers publish lengthy laudatory pieces on Queen Victoria's reign.
In Montreal on June 22 a city jubilee began with services across churches. Notre Dame held a Te Deum that impressed spectators as over 15,000 attended. The papal delegate sat on the throne and gave an address on the queen’s reign.
On June 22 all Protestant Episcopal churches in New York City marked the queen’s jubilee with a special notice and service.
Warrington June 21 Senator Davis chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations said he would not press the Hawaiian treaty to a conclusion in this session. He noted opposition remains strong and quorum issues after the tariff bill hinder immediate action, but promised a report and formal consideration to keep it ahead for the next session.
President abandons plan for a currency commission as Silver Senators unite to oppose the measure. Republican Senate leaders say passage would be useless and could delay the tariff conference. If no change occurs, the president will defer action until next winter.
The Maritime Canal company of Nicaragua held a special meeting at 54 Broad Street with President Hiram Hitchcock presiding. Stockholders unanimously authorized a 150 million dollar 5 percent gold bond issue secured by a mortgage on company property. Details on sale locations were not disclosed, but Henry E. Howland and Jacob W. Miller were named as trustees.
In Cleveland on June 21 the Republican primary to endorse M. A. Hanna for senator became a fierce intra party clash. Foraker forces led by Mayor McKisson opposed Hanna, while Hanna supporters added a legislative ticket to boost their bid. The state saw deep factional strife, though the resulting delegation would pledge to back Hanna if he wins in November.
Washington June 21 Judge Bradley dismissed contempt charges against John 8 Shri ver for refusing to answer Senate committee questions on the sugar trust investigation. The acquittal was based on lack of legal summons and irrelevance of the questions. Later Edward Edwards was also acquitted.
Boston June 21 report that Bartlett Lumber Company completed the biggest land purchase in the Eastern states. The deal includes Mount Washington and the entire Presidential range plus 20 White Mountain eminences, along with about 60 000 acres of fuel land in New Hampshire.
Republican circles report Charles H. Burke has entered the race for congressional nomination at the upcoming state convention. The move appears tied to ex-Congressman Pickler seeking renomination in the same locality Burke hopes to carry support from.
Chicago and St Paul railroads mostly reject the Soo Line’s latest eastbound rate cut. The Great Western will match the reduction for the Chicago St Paul segment.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the world's best selling remedy. It claims friends recommend it for cure, strength, health, vitality, and family use, and notes Hood's Pills ease liver and bowel issues and cure headaches.
A northbound Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul suburban train struck the river at Kinzie Street. The engine and first car sank while moving slowly. six men were injured but none fatal. About 15 people were in the water and all were rescued.
Heavy rain across Wisconsin and western states caused a deluge in Lafayette and Iowa counties along the Mineral Point branch of the St. Paul railroad. About four and a half inches of water fell, washing out roughly a mile of track and halting traffic between Mineral Point and Calamine. Gratiot Junction near Darlington saw severe washouts, barns and outbuildings toppled, trees uprooted in Madison, and Capitol Park’s trees damaged as the telephone system failed due to tangled lines.
Milwaukee June 19 a movement to investigate nine state institutions on serious charges is forming Proceedings are pending against J G Hart superintendent of the industrial school for boys at Waukesha on drunkenness cruelty and Richard Petherick of the state board of control has been placed in temporary charge Lynn S Pease attorney for the prosecution has received letters demanding an inquiry into other institutions and formal charges are expected to be filed with the board of control
Eau Claire Wisconsin June 19 Variet y actor Joe Willard has returned home and engaged Marinette lawyer and W H Frawley to sue for the recovery of his wife Belle Stevenson from her uncle ex Congress man Stevenson of Menomonie Michigan and from other relatives who reportedly kept her away He claims the Stevenson family offered inducements for a separation but says Belle loves him
Donture June 19. John Promberger a well known local railroad agent formerly of the Delaware and Lackawanna road is arrested on a charge of embezzling $1,400 from the road. Warrant swore out by W. H. Eden his successor as agent.
Fifteen thousand spectators watched the state firemen tournament in Iowa City. Harlan won the hose race in 40 seconds while La Porte covered 300 yards in 36 seconds but failed to couple. West Branch captured the hub and hose race in 50 seconds.
The eighth annual commencement of the University of North Dakota was held last night with a class of 10 graduates. Dean Pattee of Minnesota delivered the commencement address and an alumni banquet followed.
The Danish Lutheran church of America holds its second annual convention in Marinette Wisconsin with 100 delegates. Rev Kjohlde of Carlson Minnesota presides and Rev Kudsen of Newal Iowa serves as secretary.
Dusvgue Iowa June 19 There were no new developments in the railroad cases before the United States court. Judge Shiras ordered shippers to amend their appeal within 30 days.
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