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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1893
Page
6
E. W. Wall, chairman of the Democratic state central committee, is said to seek the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Germany post worth 17 500 dollars a year. He previously failed to secure secretary of the interior, and his Washington visit amid party hopes is noted as a bid for the mission.
Illinois congressman Springer meets President Cleveland to argue for reappointment of old office holders. Cleveland hints at exceptions for those removed by Harrison and discusses home rule pledges from the 1892 Chicago platform. Rush of place seekers fills the White House and cabinet room as others lobby for posts.
Washington March 13. The ex-office holders seeking reappointment are routed out by Mr. Cleveland’s plan to reward new men. The list includes Judge Lambert Tree ex minister to Russia. General Braxton Bragg ex minister to Mexico. Joseph Miller ex internal revenue commissioner. John Goode ex solicitor General. William Bancroft ex railway mail superintendent. Ebeneezer Anderson ex deputy internal revenue. Benton Hall ex patents commissioner. Benjamin Hill ex public printer. and others. Many reside at home within 24 hours.
Sacramento report states that on March 11 the governor signed legislation banning prize fighting, marking a crackdown on publicly contested combat events. The move aims to curb bloodsports and promote regulated athletic conduct.
March 18 report from Chicago notes no switchmen action yet and trains operate smoothly. Railway officials deny readiness to concede while admitting agents await replacements, with grievance committees to meet secretly to decide next steps before the world’s fair rush.
At ToLtepp Ohio March 13 Lake Shore engineers refuse to handle Ann Arbor cars while officials meet in secret session. Superintendents from Wheeling and Lake Erie Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Hocking Valley and Ohio Central join a conference with Pennsylvania engineers. All roads await others steps. Ann Arbor line is totally disabled after three washouts last night causing a complete business standstill.
Nearly 200 men departed Philadelphia on a four car special train from Broad Street Station to Pittsburgh to take switchmen jobs on lines centered in Chicago. Reported plans include 500 more in Pittsburgh and similar numbers from Baltimore and New York.
Report claimed a Gogebic Vermillion and Mesaba ore district agreement formed an iron ore trust in New York. No iron men, engineers, or manufacturers could verify it. Andrew Carnegie doubted its viability, saying finished steel prices and tariffs would hinder longevity and Congress would need higher tariffs.
The Tennessee legislative investigation committee reports a fearful condition among Coal Creek convicts. They are in diseased filthy condition and many are so poorly fed they are starving to death.
In Redwood Falls Minnesota on March 13 the dispute within the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance company of Vail town deepens threatening to split the Farmers' Alliance in Redwood county. Ex-Secretary Longbottom may seek a writ of mandamus to compel A D Stewart to surrender the secretary's books while Stewart's supporters insist he was duly elected to the post.
A blaze at the Johnstown Electric Street Car company stables shortly after 1 am consumed the sun and 25 cars. Firemen suffered minor injuries as crews fought the flames but nothing could be saved. The rapid spread left the property gutted.
MiLaca Minnesota reports a bridge incident as the St. Cloud accommodation derailed on the St. Francis bridge this morning. The wreck caused hours of delay and there were no serious injuries.
In New York March 18 a jury in the supreme court found Mrs Harriet Hubbard Ayers insane and unable to care for herself or her interests. The court will appoint a guardian to manage her affairs.
Fragmentary text notes poisoning incident in Indiana with references to Anderson and two Friars, unclear details on person or outcome.
A judge in a Democratic primary was jailed after he used a revolver to threaten a crowd and force their political alignment. He was placed under protection as the mob gathered and attempted to sway the crowd.
A devastating blaze at a Boston warehouse on the corner of Besex and Lincoln streets destroyed a multi story building owned by F. L. With and occupied by Horace Parteldign Co. The fire, reported at 4:25, swept rapidly through the toy department and wholesale floors, causing extensive damage and many injuries as workers leaped from upper stories and smoke filled the interiors. Firemen from several companies fought the blaze with hoses and ladders as Governor and mill units aided in combating the flames.
Jowans resent interference in a quarrel over a school election led Mike and William Kenny of Grant township to lay in wait for Martin Ulrich as he left the school with his daughter. They halted his horse and threatened punishment. Harry Hurd tried to mediate but was beaten to death against a fence post. The Kennedys were arrested.
A damaged OCR passage offers no coherent details about a death, coronial inquiry, or foul play. The text shows incomplete phrases and no identifiable individuals, dates, or locations to report.
West Union Iowa reports rains and three feet of new snow creating a vast marsh. Roads are impassable and teams attempting to move through town returned unable to proceed. Serious results are feared. Updated weather and travel conditions threaten isolation.
A great rain storm swept over St Paul at noon on March 13 with vivid lightning and heavy thunder. The electrical display lasted about an hour, briefly disabling telegraph and telephone wires before ending.
A Buffalo dispatch to the Press reports Father Cronin editor of Bishop Ryan's organ says mitred heads will fall due to opposition to Mar Satolli. It adds Bishop Ryan is close to Satolli and suggests Bishop Wigger will be removed first.
Five Italian laborers riding a hand car in the Junction tunnel under Neville street were struck by a local freight train as they emerged. Two are reported dead and the fate of the others is not yet confirmed.
Griffin and Smith of the Merchants' bank Siteery Eye Minn have purchased the interest of partners Hanson and Sam in the Bank of Echo at Echo. Consideration not given.
In San Francisco on March 13, the case against Cal Hawkins and six others linked to the death of William Miller at the Pacific club last month was dismissed. The judge ruled no crime had been committed.
Fire in the Ramadka Bros trunk factory on Third street between Cedar and Wells caused $55,000 in damage and left several firefighters badly injured.
Konrad Jernfeldt, son of Karl XV, late king of Sweden, was married in this city in Peterson on March 10.
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