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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
6
The advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as the standard remedy for lung trouble and wasting in all ages, arguing it equals quinine in fever treatment and endorsing its long standing trust over money concerns.
News briefs include Gladstone party leaving Hawarden for the Riviera. A Cincinnati fire destroys property valued at 300000 dollars. Fitzsimmons trains in New York for Corbett bout. Wanamaker plans a Philadelphia church to celebrate escaping a Tuesday fire. Senator Wolcott travels Europe promoting bi metallism then departs London for Paris. Gas explosion at Smock coal mine Uniontown Pennsylvania kills two and injures seven with several fatalities feared. Ohio Valley railroad sale set for Henderson Kentucky June first with upset price 1050000 dollars. London Chronicle notes Wolcott faces little support for new monetary conference. Ohio delegation plans complimentary dinner for Senator Sherman upon retirement to join McKinley’s cabinet.
A man with nervous weakness and sexual decline claims a proven cure via a free mailed method. He describes severe mental anguish, sleepless nights, and emaciation, then says a combination of medicines restored health and enlarged weak parts. He invites readers to send name and address to Thomas Slater, box 457, Kalamazoo, Michigan, for details mailed in a sealed envelope.
At the White House officials deny reports that President Cleveland and Mr. Thurber will embark on a world tour following the president's retirement next month, clarifying there is no such plan.
The directors of Union Theological Seminary in New York elected Dr Charles Cuthbert Hall to succeed the Rev Dr Hastings who resigned. The change comes as the seminary announces a new leadership transition effective immediately.
Washington March 8 The president's cabinet nominees were all confirmed by the Senate with minimal resistance. Some critics argued secretary of the interior Cornelius Bliss should be a lawyer, but no formal objections halted action as the full slate was approved and the Senate adjourned.
Failure of three appropriation bills by President Cleveland and Congress to agree on the deficiency bill will burden the new congress with unexpected work. Enactment of the charges for government service and public works may be delayed. resolutions may be needed to continue current year allowances.
In Washington on March 8 the Senate met briefly and spent most of its time in executive session confirming McKinley cabinet picks. The credentials of Hanna to succeed Sherman as Ohio senator were presented by Foraker and Hanna was sworn in by Vice President Hobart. Davis was named acting chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee to replace Sherman.
Washington dispatch notes none of the cabinet members appeared at departments in the morning and they are unlikely to be installed in their offices until early next week. Holdover secretaries continue to discharge duties in their places.
The advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a trusted tonic that strengthens the nervous system and purifies blood. It claims to relieve dyspepsia, heart palpitations, liver and kidney disorders, hysteria, and other debilities, especially in women, by rebuilding health and energy.
San Francisco reports elaborate security for the Carson fight. Billy Pinkerton will head police arrangements with 100 Pinkerton men from nationwide cities plus 600 deputies sworn in by the Carson sheriff. Pinkerton party departs Chicago March 10 and will stage at Reno to screen disruptors before the event.
Notable items include Emperor Wilhelm II aiming to uproot socialism, a pay resolution for Mille Lac Indians at 33 per capita, and various political moves such as Florida appointing Colonel John H. Henderson as senator. Also reported are a fatal cheese poisoning in Rapidan Minnesota and other world events.
The Vine arrives with reports from the Caroline Islands of hostile native tribes, cannibalism, and Japanese traders massacred. Japanese authorities seek a war vessel to subjugate the Spanish islanders as Japan allegedly aims to colonize the South Seas, renewing tensions with Spain.
The forecast calls for 24 feet of water at PirrsspurG signaling a rise beyond the danger line but with no serious damage expected. The noon reading reached 18 feet as observers monitor the flood impact.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and claims it cures stubborn blood diseases. It also promotes Hood's Pills as an after dinner remedy aiding digestion and curing headaches, priced at 25 cents.
Brainerd Minnesota March 9 David Maxwell father of the murdered boy whose remains were found in the Daggett Brook barn fire is under renewed attention after the sworn statement by Nellie Frayer who is serving life for related crimes. She says Maxwell killed his son and she set the barn blaze to cover it. The court adjourns not yet and Maxwell’s examination is set for tomorrow with Frayer to testify in court before any transfer to Stillwater.
Great Northern No. 8 diverted around Fargo due to a storm. Near Mallory the train hit a broken rail derailing the lead engine and killing Fireman Lamb, with the second engine off the track. The mail coach shattered and Engineer Harry Gowenlock died later from injuries.
A heavy snowslide from the peak west of the Morgan mine hit a Daly mine bunkhouse in Park City Utah on March 9. Nine men slept inside. five were rescued about an hour later. By late afternoon three bodies, Nicholas Paffis James Keating and Nicholas Pafetto, were found and Joseph Zucca was missing and presumed dead.
The Minnesota state board of pardons commuted the death sentences of Joseph Soular aged 17 and William Verrill to life imprisonment at hard labor. They were condemned for the murder of an elderly man, Sam De Mars, near Biwabic about a year ago.
Five hundred union shirtmakers in thirteen shops struck today and one thousand are out. The cloakmakers knee pants and capmakers and finishers union is organized to mobilize quickly, with potential 10,000 workers quitting at a moment’s notice if a full strike is ordered.
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