16 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1893
Page
1
Chicago crowds surge rents as wealthy residents turn homes into temporary lodgings for fair visitors. The Chicago Post warns the boom may burst, noting sums up to $800 to $4,000 monthly for prime rentals while some condemn the practice as money mad and harming city welfare.
In Boston on March 15 Joseph Cook delivered a famed lecture about the World’s Fair. He referenced the W C T U and urged salvation drives, noting 26 000 hopefuls and right hand gestures during the address.
The fragment describes a sensational claim of a Minotaur committing robberies in crowded Chicago streets. It questions municipal governance as Chicago faces alleged greed and a disputed $5,000,000 loss or gain by Sunday, signaling a volatile public mood and political risk.
L Donaldson returns from Europe describing abysmal weather in France and thick London fogs. He notes Paris frozen Seine and Parisians skating, poor hotel facilities, and widespread labor unrest with Manchester strikes raising unemployment and harming rail and shipping. He says Paris and Europe prepare for cholera while England feels little threat.
March 15 St Paul. J J Rhodes resisted the sergeant at arms as the senate committee sought the books of the St Paul coal combine manager. Rhodes refused to yield, faced contempt arrest, and only complied when threatened. He then attempted to bribe the sergeant after compliance.
Fire destroyed more than half the business area of Arkansas City Arkansas including the City hotel railway depot five stores and several residences and twenty five loaded cars. Loss estimated at 100000 with partial insurance. C A King railway brakeman died in the hotel.
A fire in Polk City destroyed the western depot and Lockwood's elevator. About 300 cords of railroad wood were burned along with fence lumber from private owners. Des Moines reports March 15.
Prairie fires in Southeastern Colorado are under control as of March 15. Dispatches report Jamies Thomas and his party.
A morning blaze at 5 o clock in Gayandotte two miles east of Huntington left six houses ruined. The fire, described as incendiary, damaged mostly saloons and restaurants and caused extensive property loss.
Fire in March 15 at N H injures three persons and threatens 240 workers with unemployment amid $250000 damage to property. Authorities investigate cause as flames ravage sites across the area.
In London report dated March 15, two cotton warehouses owned by the Deene company at Bootle Liverpool were destroyed by fire with losses near £100,000.
Victoria B C March 15 Chief of Police Hussey has received a message from Rivers manager Kirkland dated March 8 stating there is no excitement among the Indians and no reason to fear trouble.
A vagrant man named Winn was sold on the block under the vagrant law of Mis, bought by R S McCampbell of Glen Eden Springs for twenty dollars.
Is Not Influenza reports state Mr Gladstone is confined to bed with a view to recuperation. The item notes careful rest as the key step in his health plan and offers no further medical details.
A broken lever causes the sabie river to rise high over a hundred at Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Michigan, reaching levels not seen in over forty years. The overflow threatens oil-bottom lands in the Lima lake district, Missouri, with depths reaching 2 to 8 feet and mounting, causing extensive damage.
Reports from KaLamazda and Plainwell indicate small buildings left unanchored as the Howlandsburg dam on Gulf Lake failed. The rising water after overnight heavy rain threatens widespread damage and evacuations as floods spread through the area.
The Grand River in Grand Rapids Michigan continues to rise through a blizzard while weather changes push the water higher above the city. Authorities report a steady increase despite earlier forecasts of receding levels.
A disastrous mine explosion north of the Texas line in Indian territory has killed nine men and left others badly burned. The incident was confirmed by officials. many victims died from injuries while others are reported missing or fatally burned.
A fragment from Huron, South Dakota, reports on the big hotel project in Huron with details truncated. The note references local development and impending construction activity tied to the March timeline.
Event at the Ann Arbor seine tug meet reports a ceaseless activity with a notable bottom out sequence. Officials note shifting winds and rough water affecting outcomes.
A partial fragment notes internal discussions within a caucus on organizing executive officers. It mentions representatives and an 11 chairman provision, with focus on party structure.
Early dispatches claim a great victory for the La army in the Central American conflict. General Sierra heads forces reinforcing Vasquez as troops hold the Honduras frontier and a major march is anticipated.
A crash at the Kansas Trust and Banking Co. of Atchison closed its doors at 7 pm. Liabilities are about $800,000 with assets around $700,000. Ex Senator Ingalls, president, and M. G. Armsby, cashier, suffer sizable losses while receivership is arranged to liquidate all claims. Creditors are described as protected with mortgages and debentures secured, deposits up to $80,000 on hand at closure. General Manager Manley declines comment.
Fragmentary remarks indicate a major wheat deal with speculative elements. The text attributes backing to Wall Street and notes broad attention in financial circles while the city contemplates potential risks and outcomes.
In Washington on March 15 the treasury department notes the arrival in Boston by area of the treasury department of February shipments. An employee of the Boston and Yarmouth United States Steamship line is involved.
Hog Island near the Patuxent river will be taken possession of by the government as a quarantine station. The decision was announced by Major Wyman of the service and Secretary Carlisle after the duck shooting vacation of Mr. Cleveland.
Local financial notice from Montgomery City Missouri notes events related to Traders Bank. Details readable are limited but indicate a banking matter affecting the community financial institution and its operations.
A fragment from Shen-8i province depicts people starving and selling kin to obtain sustenance as famine worsens. Wives and children are cited as the hardships victims in the crisis.
The highbinder feud in Chinatown has claimed four lives with two wounded at the headquarters of Buch Chew. The group, led by a highbinder imported from Portland, Oregon, joined the conflict sparked by a store raid by the Bo Sin Leaf society.
The Whaslet city council has approved contracts totaling over 100000 dollars for the St. Paul building project. Secretary Herbert appointed Louis Finsiey to a private post as part of the matter.
England's railroad exhibit arrives in New York marching train a.m. March 15 with the London and Northwestern lines and two passenger cars drawing crowd attention at the central station.
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