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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1894
Page
7
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and notes available 50c and 1 bottles through druggists. It urges consumers to avoid substitutes and confirms the product name on every package.
Representative J. M. Markham testified in Minneapolis on March 12 denying he solicited money to influence votes on the log scaling bill. He said he spoke only about his own railway land tax bill and noted lumbermen might fund the log bill's defense. He admitted conversations with H C Akeley and J E Glass linking to testimony previously excluded from the indictment.
In Des Moines on March 12 Senator Brower argued with H. H. Shoemaker editor of the Hampton Chronicle during a temperance bill discussion. Brower denied promising to retain prohibition and called Shoemaker a liar after Shoemaker labeled him a liar. Brower struck Shoemaker in the eye with two follow up blows before bystanders separated them.
St Paul March 12 Hon E E Corliss on return from the east with fellow capitol commissioners toured public buildings to gain ideas for Minnesota to build a new state capitol. He said Indianapolis capitol was the finest seen, combining beauty and practicality and Minnesota’s project will likely adopt similar plans.
Helena report says Basin's rush of hundreds of workers sparks rumors the Northern Pacific will extend the Boulder and Butte branch into Basin with a few miles of track and possibly continue to Butte within the year.
The 25th anniversary of Emperor Mutsuhito's marriage to Haruko was observed across the country. The emperor, wed February 9, 1859, has three children: Prince Yoshihito Huaranomiyoa born August 18, 1879, and daughters Princess Masako Tsunenomiya and Princess Fusako Kanenomiya.
CalcuTa March 12 report says the council approved a new customs tariff bill amid strong native opposition to exempt cotton yarns and fabrics from import duty. Critics accuse the home government of bowing to Lancashire demands, harming India. In Bismarck North Dakota a U S court awards damages in Harshman v Northern Pacific to a brakeman who lost toes in Valley City yards last year.
In a friendly boxing match at the Chicago Athletic Clubhouse on March 12, A W Crain a local boxing figure fought Mike Sullivan a railroad clerk Sullivan was struck over the heart and is likely to die Crain was arrested following the bout.
Milwaukee March 10 Judge Jenkins ordered the receivers in the Northern Pacific case to refrain from selling lands in their possession. The injunction concerns a one third interest in property at Duluth held jointly by the Northern Pacific company and the St. Paul and Duluth and Superior Short Line.
West Point Iowa March 12. The preliminary trial for Percy McDaniels and George Wolf in the murder of Ernest Henneberger has begun. The victim’s wife testified describing the crime and positively identified the defendants.
One investigation finished. British fortifications rush at Esquimalt. Rev J Crist of Faribault dies. Phil Armour to endow $500000 training school in San Francisco. Hoadley Ives goes insane. New York banks exceed 25 per cent reserve by $75,633,825. Pettigrew bill to reimburse Crow Creek settlers passes senate. Rev Charles Mackin dies at 84 after 60 years in ministry. Jennie Lander becomes governess at White House for Ruth Cleveland. Grant Locomotive works idle but likely to resume summer. South Stillwater railroad extension eyed after frost. E C Wall may succeed McDill as interstate commerce commissioner. Admiral Da Gama seeks possible surrender option. Grow introduces $12 monthly pension bill. Iowa Senate adopts liquor sale ban in basements. H Rosenbaum arrested for game law violation with 22 black bass. Yellow fever cleared from Newark. navy vessel released from Montevideo quarantine. John Vain Veech held for exam over threatening letters to J I Stone.
The pope is deeply interested in learning the explosion's circumstances and has ordered Vatican attaches to investigate. He fears the Vatican itself may be endangered and seeks government guarantees of safety for the Vatican in any event.
Wheat steady at No. 2 Spring 5 to 6 cents, No. 1 Northern 64 to 64 4 cents, May 58 to 64 cents. Corn firm at No. 3 54 to 42 cents. Oats firm No. 2 white 33 to 30 cents, No. 8 white 32 to 34 cents. Barley quiet steady No. 2 53 cents, sample 48 to 52 cents. Rye steady No. 1 48 cents.
Market notes show hog sales steady at 4.65 to 4.70 per unit with no clear packer activity. Cattle receipts scarce with prime steers at 5.09, good steers 2.75 to 3.00, prime cows 2.50 to 3.00, good cows 2.00, and light veal calves 2.50 to 3.50. Sheep: muttohs absent. lambs 3.50 to 3.25, stockers 1.25 to 2.50. Receipts hogs 0.
Market brief notes wheat futures and cash prices for No. 1 hard No. 1 Northern No. 2 Northern and No. 3 grades with bids and offers for March May and July. On track arrival and general price levels noted with minor trading terms.
Cash prices show wheat with May contracts at 59 340 and 75 540 cents per bushel and July at 87540 cents. cash trades listed at 11.40 for May and 11.45 for July. rib prices appear incomplete with May data missing and July not provided. The entry notes lower market levels with scattered figures and dated references to March 10, 1894.
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