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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
5
Parents note children dislike medicines but eagerly take Scott's Emulsion a palatable cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites. The product claims to nourish bones strengthen the nervous system and aid flesh gain in delicate children. Available from Scott & Bowne New York for 50 cents and one dollar at all druggists.
A six story old malt house at Forty third Street and Tenth Avenue collapsed while being demolished by a crew led by George O Keefe. Ten men were pulled from the ruins with two already dead and others critically injured. O Keefe and Patrick Keegan were jailed without bail as rescuers faced further danger from unstable walls.
The Senate, in executive session at 11 40, confirmed W L Wilson of West Virginia as postmaster general. The vote followed a motion by Senator Faulkner, who represents Wilson's state. The session then tackled A D Tinsley’s Sioux Falls postmaster nomination, which was rejected on final vote.
Washington March 2. The closing hours reveal mixed business with a failed attempt to pass a pension bill for Hiram Rhea over the president’s veto by 96 to 156. The House kept its stance on disagreeing with the Senate on the Hawaiian cable provision in the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill by 115 to 150. The Senate bill on vessel tonnage deductions for port charges passed, and several conference reports on minor bills were agreed to.
Advert copy extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla for expelling bad humor and conquering blood diseases like scrofula and boils. It claims the tonic improves the blood’s quality and quantity and notes Hood’s Pills ease and speed for bowels and liver at 25 cents.
The Faith, a coasting sloop, arrived at Colon with news of a clash at Bluefields. British schooners Dauntless and Brothers chased an unknown American ship from Bluefields toward Cape Gracias Dios, firing on her and stripping her mast after she reportedly landed two boatloads of arms. The incident centers on arms imported by Samuel Well and reviewed by the British consul.
Field Marshal Count Oyama reports that on February 27 he met and defeated the enemy near Taiping Shin. He notes an attack by 13,000 Chinese troops on February 24 at Hai Ching, repulsed with 20 Japanese killed and 250 wounded. Chinese losses about 200 killed and unknown wounded.
In the Mediterranean yachting carnival the Dakotah, an American yacht, won her class after an exciting race. Britannia won in her class by two minutes. Valkyrie I would have beat Britannia on time allowance but was mishandled at the finish. Corsair was disabled.
Topeka Kansas March 2 The Kansas legislature approved the Eickstein anti bribery measure. The act applies to both bribe givers and takers and covers every state officer. Penalties include a 1000 dollar fine and up to seven years in the penitentiary or both.
Marie L. Cartingy sues Hiram and Lydia Cobb for 5000 dollars claiming dogs owned by the defendants bit and knocked her down on the street in front of the Cobb home. Lewis Bevan also files a separate suit for 1000 dollars over dog bites.
Parkston South Dakota March 1 About 40000 bushels of wheat and oats have been furnished by the county commissioners to the farmers. A large acreage of these cereals is expected this season.
Minneapolis council meeting confirms patrolmen salaries at 75 dollars monthly following committee report. Earlier reform wave proposed large cuts to the cops, but the rate remains unchanged.
Paris reports M. Percher editor of The Journal des Debats killed in a sword duel with M. Le Chentelier marine officer over a personal dispute. The clash occurred on Grand Jatte island in the Seine River.
The report from Senator Martin of the public lands committee favors a bill granting a second homestead entry to all persons who lost their lands through no fault of their own. Missouri's legislature defeats bills banning Sunday baseball and similar amusements. The Freudenblatt notes Austria will likely join an international monetary conference. Vice Admiral Buller takes command of the British China station, replacing Sir E. Freemantle.
In Iowa City on February 28 a University of Iowa amateur minstrel show ended with a student named Howey fleeing after collecting the box office receipts and leaving town. Debts were left behind and performers expressed a disgusted reaction to the incident.
Sen ators discuss upholding senate dignity after chaotic night session sparked by Chandler and Hill, with Martin and Roach central in the conflict. Behring Sea resolution on foreign relations and land bill extending entries to 1897 are also noted amid renewed calls for inquiry into Behring Sea seizures.
Mrs M Wood of Ringwood Illinois reports three months of Restorative Nervine usage improved chronic nervousness and insomnia. She describes severe nervous headaches and prior failed medical help but credits Nervine with saving her life and restoring wellbeing.
The Capital City Driving club in St Paul will hold summer trotting meetings. A committee was formed to draft by laws, secure permanent club rooms, and ensure the bylaws follow American Trotting association rules.
Princeton Illinois February 28 thaw resumes eastern end work on the Hennepin canal giving employment to nearly 2000 men. Lock excavations and foundations will restart next week with the first six locks expected to be completed early in July.
In Starrorp Court House West Virginia on March 2 the jury found Charles Morgan guilty of the Aquia Creek train robbery. The court fixed the sentence at eighteen years in the penitentiary.
HELENA March 2 Governor Richards signed the bill prohibiting gambling activities. The measure targets illegal games and sets penalties for violations. The signing caps a legislative push amid debates over enforcement and public concerns.
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