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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
1
A 19th century style notice explains indigestion can derail a man at any moment and stresses that constipation worsens digestion. It promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle cure and offers a free Medical Adviser in exchange for 21 stamps to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.
Cincinnati June 23 Senator-elect Foraker comments on gold and silver in his ratification speech linking his stance to past conventions. He asserts the St. Louis position bars free coinage of silver, arguing the party’s line does not embrace bimetallism but only silver monometalism. He cites Teller and allies bolting the party at Minneapolis four years earlier.
Peoria Illinois June 23 The Illinois state Democratic convention is expected to finalize a statewide ticket and delegates to the national convention in one day. W D Himrichsen reports free silver forces intend to dominate with 954 of 1069 delegates pledged and a free silver platform likely. John P Altgeld is favored to head the ticket though no governor candidate is yet named.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as unequaled in merit and sales, claiming it purifies and enriches the blood. It recounts a testimonial in which a seven year old boy suffered rheumatic fever and a severe leg eruption, with doctors offering little hope.
A family recounts a year long battle with scrofula sores and repeated doctor consultations. A newspaper ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla arrived and, after starting the remedy in February, the ailing Howard began improving despite dire prior forecasts.
Five hundred Muskingum county citizens traveled by special train to Canton with Zanesville and Dresden delegations. Governor McKinley vowed to restore prosperity as tariffs are praised over debt, urging pay as you go and full wages for a full day. National Republican figures Hanna Grant Evans joined the visit.
Paterson New Jersey held an unprecedented demonstration for Republican vice presidential nominee Garret A Hobart with a 10 000 man parade. Hobart reviewed the procession from his home and offered a brief thanks as red fire and fireworks lit the night.
Indianapolis reports a large Democratic gathering as delegates endorse a platform calling for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. About 1,500 of 1,747 delegates favor free silver with the gold standard faction mainly from Indianapolis and B. F. Shiveley of South Bend likely nominated for governor.
Speaker Reed traveled through New York on June 22 on his way to Monmouth New Jersey where he will stay with Colonel A G Paine for several days. He declined to discuss politics.
Maprio June 22 reports that news of a Cuban flag hoisted at the St. Louis convention drew cheers but sparked unfavorable comment among Spaniards.
Former governor William E. Russell declares he will not have his name presented at the Chicago convention. He says he will travel with Mr Whitney to support sound money and the party against free silver, but only to aid the cause, not for personal reasons. He hopes free silver does not prevail, calling it disastrous to the country and the party.
Chauncey M Depew told Commercial Advertiser that final experiments with a hot water motor will be completed this week under New York Central Railroad supervision. He expects a report soon and notes early use may be in suburban Central traffic. The motor is praised for its potential cheapness and impact.
Mr Harrison in Grossetown was seized by Venezuelans on June 15 while directing road work along the Schomburgk line on the Cuyuni left bank. He complied with orders to withdraw under protest as British authorities demand reparations and apologies for the arrest.
Dubuque Iowa June 24 preparations for the Northwestern sangerfest July 24 and 25 are complete in the city’s new 4000 seat entertainment hall. A 1200 voice chorus of German singing societies from the northwest will perform with Bachi’s Milwaukee orchestra and top soloists. The Dubuque society has spent 12000 dollars on the fest.
The second day of the North American Turnerbund session in Lovalmsville saw San Francisco lead the ballot for convention sites with 213 votes to Brooklyn 120 and Peoria 48. St Louis won the official headquarters race with 218 votes over Cincinnati 58 Cleveland 8 Milwaukee 2 and Chicago 58, a status held for 18 years, with the next convention expected to be held there.
The June 24 Democratic convention in New York will be a busy event with a gold standard platform likely. Delegates at large include David B. Hill Roswell P. Flower Edward W. Murphy and either Whit ney Coudert or Fairchild. The event centers on harmony between Tammany and the State Democratic group.
Chairman Hinckley of the Democratic state committee and William C. Whitney were guests of Senator Hill at dinner in Albany on June 24. Hill said no statements for publication and noted informal talks without decisions. He suggested Whitney as a possible delegate at large to the Chicago convention, but a vacancy remains.
Seven to eight hundred delegates and about as many Shrine members will attend the annual imperial council session at the Masonic Temple in Cleveland beginning today. A full entertainment program has been arranged.
The Graphic criticizes Venezuela for arresting British official Harrison, urging immediate British reparation and enforcement. The Chronicle calls Caracas to release Harrison, apologize, and make amends amid US Britain negotiations with Venezuela.
Frank Mason United States consul general at Frankfort reports to the state department on Germanys new sugar tax effective June 1 and the bounty system. He notes German producers gain protection from European competition and the agrarian demands push the policy, likely increasing German sugar production and impacting world markets.
The Port Blakely mills in Tacoma have secured an order for 5,000,000 feet of lumber for a dry dock at Falmouth England modeled after the Port Orchard dock on Puget Sound. Two large English ships will transport the load to the destination.
Ad vices from Jamaica report General W. W. Wilson, leader of the American expedition aiding Cuban insurgents, killed in battle near Guan tanamo during the December landings and subsequent operations.
A patrol of 23 Horse soldiers bringing in women and children in an armored mule wagon fought rebels near Salisbury. Seven soldiers were killed and four wounded, while 14 horses and all mules were killed.
London June 24 the house of commons by 232 to 35 votes passes to its third reading the diseases of animals bill proposed by Mr Walter Long president of the board of agriculture. The bill restricts cattle imports from Canada.
A severe hailstorm swept western Nebraska, with Megeath Siding on the Union Pacific reporting hail depths over two feet. Section crews cleared tracks overnight to restore train service.
Ottawa reports Canada elections center on the plebiscite about forcing separate Catholic schools in Manitoba. The reform bill would create a dual school system funded by taxation, amid Catholic support in Quebec and a religious feud in Ontario. Candidates across provinces align with or against the remedial legislation.
Madrid reports the St Louis platform sparks fear of a near term U.S. clash. Spain accelerates buying two 14,000 ton ironclads in Genoa and may redirect Rothschild loan funds from Almaden to warships. Government vows to resist American impositions with civilian and allied support.
New York reports direct from Crete that Turkish troops commit brutal atrocities comparable to those in the Armenian war. Cretan revolutionists now number about 15,000 and, with Greek aid, may win independence. latest massacre occurred May 22 in Canea.
Special dispatch from Republican City Nebraska reports a fierce wind storm causing loss of life and extensive damage. The home of E P Duncan was leveled with Mrs Duncan killed instantly and Mr Duncan along with two sons and a daughter severely injured, conditions precarious. Other areas affected but details still incomplete.
On the Newfoundland coast near St. Jonas trouble has erupted between residents and French fishermen over codtraps. The British guardship Mohawk has been hastily summoned to the scene.
In Curia co, June 24, John Clark a saloonkeeper armed himself after a morning assault on bartender William Eris. That night Maroney and Bartley returned to rob the saloon. Clark killed Maroney instantly and wounded Bartley, whose injuries proved fatal.
A three story building at Fifth Street and Mint Avenue collapsed at 4 30 pm burying over 20 people in the ruins. Five dead have been recovered and 17 injured rescued. Laborers Michael Howard and James Daly blamed uneven jack screws on the north and south sides for the accident.
A locomotive boiler explosion at Doucette station in Colmesneil Texas killed seven men including A L Doucette president of the Nebraska Lumber company and wounded five others.
June 24. A habeas corpus writ seeks James Carter’s release from county jail after arrest for vagrancy. Attorneys argue vagrancy arrests require formal complaint and test the law’s constitutionality amid common municipal-court practice.
In Milwaukee on June 24 the properties of the J. Obermann Brewing Company, with minor reservations, were sold to Phillip Jung for 230000 by Receiver Volney D. Becker. After preference payments about 95 cents on the dollar remains for general bondholders, with nothing for unsecured claims totaling 67587.36 dollars.
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