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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1893
Page
7
Advices from the North Middle and South Loup report great damage from high water and ice gorges. Cedar creek overflowed its banks and moved ice that tore out several Union Pacific bridges and a Burlington and Missouri bridge over the Platte near Columbus. Water depths reached two feet in Fullerton area.
The Grand River gorges about three miles below Grand River and rises toward Lyons, water flooding Main Street east and the Opera House block basement with two feet in Lyons. compares to 1887 flood when the river ripped through Lyons, wrecking buildings and sweeping structures away.
London reports indicate Ulster Unionists are serious about civil war threats while steps to prevent upheaval progress. The Belfast News Letter notes a Protestant firm ordered 100,000 Martini rifles, sending the request to the British government for guidance. The reply deterred execution, signaling government intent to enforce Dublin authority.
The joint legislative committee examining the whisky trust adjourned to March 20 without results due to the absence of John Stevens counsel for Secretary Hennessy who was summoned to Peoria by a relative’s illness.
New York March 13 The Sawyer Mann Electric company builder of lamps used by Westinghouse until enjoined under Edison patents filed notice of voluntary dissolution with Judge Ingraham of the supreme court. Court sets June 11 to hear objections from any interested party.
On March 13 nine White Caps were jailed after warrants issued by the county court. Captured in the northern county, they include one Negro and eight white men accused of whipping Black tenants, who deny the charges.
Andible suffered a fatal head injury after a horse kicked him while working near a corral. Authorities reported a skull fracture as the presumed cause of death and initiated standard investigation procedures.
In Mexxemmer Michigan on March 13 John Weischampt a tailor formerly of Mil killed himself after a troubled night sparked by a troubling love affair. Police report no further details available.
The report outlines a case where Lindsay traded a block for a Kentucky estate and Cole collected about $1,500 in rents. Cole allegedly engaged with H B Martin of Northfield over a Chicago suburban swap, but Martin says the deal collapsed after visiting references. A R Capehart of Clifton Hotel was also approached. Cole claims the Virginia patent title was valid though the Kentucky court later voided it. Bail was set at $2,500.
From all over Southern Texas comes reports of a tremendous rainfall Wednesday night. In Caldwell a cyclone raged for over an hour and demolished the Methodist church and several small houses. Jackson’s family was badly injured by flying timbers but no deaths reported so far.
Fifteen fine horses owned by Colonel W. H. Ewing were destroyed by fire in Franklin Tennessee. The loss amounts to about $20,000 with no insurance. Among the animals was Rowena, dam of the notable Dallas, valued at $5,000.
The New York Herald reports rags landed from Bremen on December are contaminated with bacteria. Dr. Paul Gibier's examination estimates up to 800 million living germs per drachm and warns such material could spread disease. Certificates of disinfection cited in invoices suggest rags were clean for admission.
Redwood Falls report says Judge Webber confines lands in 1879 list and cites late filing of official paper. Tax title ruling deprives settlers of more than 1000 acres while awarding plaintiffs costs and possession. Farmers face loss of homes as a result of the decision.
Steve Brodie has matched Billy McCarthy of Australia against George LeBlanche the marine for 2000 dollars a side. The bout will occur six weeks after McCarthy McGee ten round fight at Coney Island on March 20.
On March 10 the transfer of the Hopkins mansion on Nob Hill to the State University was completed. The house will be used as an art school and was donated by Edward F. Searles to the state.
The Dun Co weekly review notes severe weather and tighter markets harming business. Gold reserves shrank as bank liquidity tightened in Denver and Chicago, exports restrained by speculation, and prices fell though corn and oats rose while pork declined and lard hogs fell.
Toreha Kansas March 18 The house debates appropriations and threatens to tie up state institutions Republicans force time. The Australian ballot amendment passes the senate and bans judges of elections from parties that fused with others at the next election, blocking Democrats from election boards.
John W. Twiggs of West Superior and W W Paddock of Duluth Minn plan a railroad in a natural gas belt extending from Union City Indiana to Chicago The route has been surveyed and articles of association filed with the secretary of state The capital stock is 100000 dollars in 20000 shares Several townships in the state have voted aid and Piqua plans to follow suit.
In Jongsboro Arkansas on March 13 three men named Jim or Cotton Simpson William Van Winkle and John York consumed a gallon of alcohol. Simpson was found dead near Nettleton two miles east of town in the morning. Van Winkle died in his room later that day and York, found at the stock yards barely alive, died moments after.
Market report notes dull hogs with declines in eastern markets and no sales. Cattle steady but quiet with prime steers and yearling stockers listed. Sheep steady, hogs and calves values given with ranges for feeders and bulls.
May wheat opened at 65 cents, traded to 64 44 cents, closed lower. July futures opened 7 cents higher. On Track No 1 hard No 1 Northern unchanged 2 cents, No 2 Northern 2 cents.
Market report from Chicago shows opening prices for wheat oats and pork along with cattle hogs and sheep receipts. Prices listed for May July and March contracts across wheat oats pork and short ribs with varied figures and monthly maturities.
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