29 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1893
Page
1
Bas snee advertises a twenty percent discount on all carpets claiming the season’s greatest opportunity to buy cheap dry goods and furnishings from Dasnant Prunes M Booth in Huron South Dakota.
Governor Altgeld grants full pardons to anarchists Fielden Schwab and Neebe, releasing them from Joliet penitentiary. He cites petition support and reviews the Haymarket case, defending trial conduct and dismissing critics as he faces press reaction in Springfield.
News that Governor pardoned anarchists Fielden Neebe and Schwab reached Chicago on June 28 causing profound surprise. Schwab seen as dangerous in the Haymarket conspiracy. Fielden regarded as misguided but honest and Neebe as a tool of Spies.
The executive clemency action toward Schwab appears unilateral with no apparent input from influential figures or authorities. The governor faces swift criticism and denunciation, as the act is seen as solely his responsibility.
The three anarchists arrived in Chicago on the Santa Fe road at 7 30 p m. A large crowd collected at Dearborn street station to greet them, but the men alighted at Thirty third street and went to their homes without incident.
Freeport Illinois celebrates Black Hawk veterans with a three day reunion marked by a daytime procession and a public meeting where welcome addresses were delivered. The event honors the few surviving Black Hawk heroes and proceeds through the afternoon into the evening.
St Paul June 8 Reuel R Williams a liveryman shot himself at the corner of Rice street and Aurora avenue at midnight leaving a note that he was tired of life. The tragedy stunned local residents and authorities seek to understand his motive.
Joseph Sharon a Frenchman drunk lay in a barn at A Schwab's in Greenwood town. August Schwab shot him after being called to twice and not getting a response, not knowing his target. Local authorities report the accidental shooting as a fatal incident.
In Waupaca Wisconsin on June 28 a sensational rumor spread that Bill Hanscomb signed a confession about the Mead murder. It was unclear whether the deposition included murder details or only the ride to Iola with Prior.
The Columbian Excursion company owner of three fair hotels assigns its leasehold to Meville C. Eames. The hotels include the Everett with 200 rooms the Costello with 228 rooms and the Boston with 200 rooms.
West Union Ohio June 28 1889 ex recorder James Stephenson died from terrible injuries after being struck by an angry ball.
Winona Minnesota June 28 Ehrich Weilandt a five year old boy suffered a severe accident when a switched locomotive on the railroad yard cut off his head and one arm while he played near the tracks.
John Berry rides the Chestnut Poison to victory in Chadron to Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. He reaches the fairgrounds at 9 30 after covering 150 miles in 24 hours. Emmett Albright finishes second at 11 15 amid a strong crowd and horse comments from John G Shortal and Col Cody.
The Minnesota Commission on rail wards and warehouses issues a new code for elevator and warehouse operations. It requires public elevators to keep detailed grain receipts and shipment records, publish a fixed schedule of charges, and pay storage at the original elevator. Warehousemen are liable for the net quantity stored, with shrinkage limited to 60 pounds per car, and disputes go to the chief inspector.
A confusing Brainerd dispatch reports a farmer finding a body after a murder scene in June. Authorities guard four Chinese suspects seen fleeing through a thicket, with three returned, amid rising tensions and a planned trial.
A storm swept Logan County near Oakley with tornado like force destroying several farmhouses stables and outbuildings. A school was picked up and carried about 50 rods before being dashed into a grove with debris scattered widely. Lightning struck near Mrs. George Beak and two houses in town. Rainfall was the greatest since spring 1892.
A Durango route horseback outing with Miss Laura Moore was halted by five bandits. Two escaped but the pair were overtaken. J. H. Todd was severely beaten, robbed of his horse and money, and Miss Moore lost her horse and jewelry. No arrests yet.
Moor Head Minnesota June 28 Deputy Sheriff Campbell arrests a man believed to be the robber and awaits identification. Cashier Poritt states the exact stolen amount was 1.85 dollars. Sheriff Hill and Chief of Police work on the case as the trail leads to telegraph towns.
In Roby Indiana on June 28 the Columbian Athletic Club held a social boxing event. Attendance was moderate and the main bout featured Napier outpacing a rival, while Peter or of Ireland briefly redeemed himself against Flood of Australia in a lighter curtain raiser.
June 28 report from Ver states that activity on the Mining Change exchange vanished after a proposed reduction in silver prices. No bids or offers appeared during the morning call, leaving traders silent and downcast as the market expected closures of low grade silver properties.
A. C. Probert of Banfield Wisconsin assigns Juneau C. Prt president of the Bank of Washburn and asks O. Flanders to take a post in this town.
ANKTON S D June 28 Excavation of the basement for the new college building has begun with site work underway in Yankton.
Washington reports silver prices hit historic lows after India suspends free coinage. London price tumbled to 87 1 2 pence while New York quoted 36 pence, making the silver dollar worth around 58 3 4 cents. Experts warn the move risks U S financial stability and may force policy reconsiderations.
New York June 28 The Tribune prints interviews on the silver question. Henry W. Cannon of Chase National Bank notes India closing mints to free silver coinage will depress silver prices and influence repeal of the silver purchase act. He cites India’s long silver imports and the Herschel committee’s discussions on gold standard versus silver.
A Denver dispatch reports Senator Wolcott warned that calling an extra session would not repeal the Sherman law. He said Western interests face disaster, Britain would suffer more, and ongoing silver price declines could push an international agreement.
The New York Republican League reports the sixth annual convention of the State League of Republican Clubs is in session at Saratoga. President E. A. McAlpin welcomes delegates and notes strong young attendance signaling early campaign interest. Secretary J. E Hedges calls roll for committee appointments.
Judge Hanford grants the application of Thomas Earle and Angus Mackintosh for a receiver in the United States circuit court. Thomas Reeves Brown of Tacoma is named receiver for the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern railroad.
Washington reports the cabinet meeting adjourned with no plan to reconvene before September. A cabinet member confirms there will be no extra session of Congress prior to that date.
A special cable from a lumber dock on the Satilla river 56 miles away announces the death of Alfred J. Biddle master of the American barkentine Anita Berwind from yellow fever. Officials say the illness is not expected to spread.
Bids for the Winona state normal school addition were opened in Wiyona Minnesota on June 28. The lowest bid came from John Zahse of the city at 32745 dollars exclusive of basement and heating, and he is likely to receive the contract.
Horace Mills aged 12, son of J. B. Mills, drowned in Lake Rebecca at Hastings while bathing on a June day. Rescue attempts were reported but details and circumstances remain unclear in the partial clipping.
A Burlington train struck a buggy at Hillard avenue crossing in Curiaco killing two occupants and injuring three others.
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