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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1894
Page
2
Washington reports state Mr Bland delivered a sensational attack on lawmakers obstructing legislation. He labeled opponents anarchists and revolutionists, likening them to dynamite extremists, drawing hisses and shouts of shame as aisles filled and galleries overflowed.
Clerks read a Crisp obstruction note as Speaker pro tem Richardson takes the chair due to Crisp illness. Adams demands privilege status while recounting the arrest at the bar and questions the use of the mace. Debates on discharging members in custody rage, with Bland denouncing Democratic filibusters as Republicans and Eastern Democrats align variably.
In Minneapolis on February 24 the Mississippi Valley Lumberman notes two sides of the trade. Retailers fear a dull spring while wholesalers see improving demand and firmer prices as the season approaches, with Twin Cities building prospects fair but constrained by overall business slowdowns. Logging remains steady in the upper Mississippi region.
Oshkosh Union Match company filed Articles of Incorporation on February 24 with incorporators David L. Brown W H Warren Lewis F Warren and H F Warren as general manager. It becomes the third local match producer joining Diamond Match and a large Oshkosh facility. The new plant uses advanced non patented machinery run by trusted workers.
Missoula Montana February 24 a search party returning with the body of Bonner Newton who was lost in Rattlesnake canyon on February 13 reports the corpse found in snow on a steep hillside with a bullet through the head. The gun appears to have been used as a staff and a slip caused the hammer to discharge. Death was instantaneous.
WaBASHA Minn Feb 24 About 8 p m Jesse F Maxwell accidentally shot his wife at their home while demonstrating how to defend against footpad attack. The bullet hit her right chest passed through the right lung and lodged behind the spinal cord. doctors say recovery is doubtful.
The Times reports the bank statement shows the highest reserves on record and interprets the figure as evidence of prolonged money market cheapness. The financial piece calls the data remarkable and suggests ongoing ease in credit conditions.
La Crosse Wisconsin February 24 the second annual state convention of the Epworth League opened with delegations from across Badgerdam. Welcome addresses were given by Rev Atkinson and George H Clark and a response by A E Dixon president of the state league from Ashland. A reception and social followed.
Winnier Manitoba legislature votes 81 to to abolish the governor general office. The post is described as largely nominal and costs the province 16500 per year. A reform demand is noted.
The Fuerst Bismarck reached Alexandria two days late after a tornado at sea from Genoa injuring several sailors and causing minor ship damage. All passengers are reported well. In Pewican Rapids Minnesota the residence of Judge of Probate D Burbank burned in a Wednesday blizzard, along with the Scrambler schoolhouse.
A Democratic caucus call aims to change House rules to compel voting for a quorum. Signed by 104 Democrats, the effort follows Thursday’s disorderly demonstration and seeks timing after the current bill is disposed of. Bland and New Yorkers oppose strengthening the rules.
Washington officials weigh several options after the Kearsarge wreck. Proposals include a grand new ship to honor the name or two or three light draught steel gunboats for rapid deployment in the Gulf and Central American ports, boosting commercial interests and reach.
A favorable report on the bill authorizes the Duluth and Superior Bridge company to construct a St. Louis River crossing between Conner's point Wisconsin and Rice's point Minnesota. The 281 foot pivot draw bridge will allow a 200 foot clear channel on each side when opened, with several secretary of war amendments attached.
London papers discuss reports that Admiral Benham aided American ships at Rio de Janeiro amid a blockade. The Daily Telegraph and Globe criticize or defend Benham’s actions, while St James Gazette notes irritation over a British ship seeking American protection and questions policy implications of intervention.
A Rome dispatch says J. C. Haywood, a prominent American in Rome, has presented the pope with manuscripts containing the full correspondence between the popes and the Spanish monarchs about Columbus's voyage.
Haywarp Feb 24 Henry Hewitt of this place has been appointed Indian farmer for the La Court Oriellas reservation to succeed Peter Hawkins, removed.
At 3:20 a.m. a blaze at 32 Calhoun Street destroyed Vordemark & Bro. shoes and neighboring shops causing about 100000 dollars in losses. The adjacent schoolhouse and other structures were burned or flooded. causes unknown but suspected arson.
In Des Moines the senate debated placing the flag on public schoolhouses. Carpenter moved to reconsider but the motion failed. The senate then passed a bill letting railway companies invest in other firms. In Chicago the Coughlin case defense continued with attorney Daniel Donohue attacking state evidence as lies and calling witnesses perjurers.
In Hodson Michigan on February 24 the residence of William Smith two miles from town burned. Mrs. Smith, driven by panic, rushed into the flames to try to save her family and was fatally burned.
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