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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
1
Centuries ago people feared the Black Death yet constipation causes more misery than cholera or yellow fever. The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a simple laxative and mild cathartic, warning buyers against unscrupulous druggists.
A wet phenomenon is reported across Nebraska with higher well levels and fuller streams than in years at this season. Little rainfall in fall and winter is noted, yet dry streams are filling from unknown sources. The Weather Bureau is investigating with railroad aid. initial reports confirm increased moisture.
Dr. Arthur Duestrow known as the millionai re murderer was sentenced by Judge Hirzel to be hanged on April 22 for killing his wife and baby in St. Louis. He was ordered returned to the St. Louis jail for safe keeping.
Edmonton reports meetings in the territory aiming to create Alberta as a full province of the Dominion. Committees are named to press Ottawa for admission of Alberta and Saskatchewan with a portion of the Northwest Territory to the 107th meridian.
West Superior Wisconsin March 14 Henry Lamont found guilty of first degree murder for the killing of McCarthy last September and sentenced to life imprisonment under Wisconsin law which does not allow hanging.
Frankfort March 18 Bitter talk and a fruitless ballot marked the senatorial fight as three state guard companies occupied the capitol. Gov Bradley faced strong opposition from Republicans and Democrats while a legislative impeachment committee weighed possible punishment. Adjutant Collier said the militia would stay until adjournment and governor Bradley led witness testimony at the committee hearing.
In Frankfort Kentucky a large indignation meeting denounced Governor Bradley for ordering out the troops. Mayor Julian opened with remarks about his conference with the governor and pledged protection. Ex Attorney General Hendrick chaired with strong denunciations and Lysander Hoard led the meeting amid enthusiastic scenes. Col E H Taylor and others spoke against the governor's action as partisan and unbecoming.
The House votes suspend the day and advances bills including the Oklahoma homestead measure. It plans to consider on Wednesday resolutions to censure Ambassador Bayard. In Xenia Ohio Charles Morris is convicted of first degree murder for the Douthetts killings.
Dill Taylor, his wife, and two children near Craig ten miles away were poisoned by drinking coffee. Dill Taylor died and the others were expected to die at any time as authorities investigate the incident in Mowunp City.
U S Supreme Court Chief Justice Fuller rules in favor of California in the People v California against Southern Pacific and Central PacificRailway companies. The decision holds state franchises are not merged with federal rights and are taxable like roadbeds. Justice Field files a concurring dissent.
The Supreme Court reversed Judge Maxey of the Texas federal court in the Consul Ornai of Mexico extradition dispute. It holds certain men accused of participating in the Garza insurrection of 1591 and 1592 subject to extraction. Chief Justice Fuller announced the opinion.
Washington March 8 The United States Supreme Court rules in favor of the United States over Texas in the Greer county land ownership case. Justice Harlan delivers the decision affirming federal ownership of about 1,500,000 acres.
London March 18 The under secretary of state for foreign affairs George N Carzon told the house of commons that the United States has sent official proposals regarding the Venezuelan dispute and they are under consideration. He said details cannot be disclosed during negotiation but the proposals are not described as an offer to join a commission to report on the boundary dispute.
London March 18 Associated Press reports a high authority says Great Britain has not received any proposal to participate in a joint commission to settle the Uryan incident within the Venezuelan dispute.
The Turkish legation has received from the Sublime Porte a report detailing Armenian disturbances across Asiatic Turkey. It covers each vilayet, starting with Trebizond, describing Armenian agitators arming themselves to incite destruction and ravage provoking clashes at Taburi Sassoun Yoseghad and Constantinople with repercussions on Trebizond.
In Ottumwa Iowa March 18 Charles Morrison was killed and a child fatally injured. A dozen others, mostly women, were seriously hurt when a funeral procession was set chaotic as a team ran away scattering horses and causing near misses among 200 mourners.
The second biennial convention of the Young Men's Republican League of North Dakota is set for Jamestown on May 6 at 10 a.m. Delegates will include three at large from each league and three from each college or high school Republican league, with sessions continuing until business is done.
The Kansas Agitator, a Populist paper from Garnett, declares support for Mrs. Mary E. Lease as attorney general. It says she has the courage of her convictions and would faithfully execute all laws on the statute books.
Brayton Ives August Belmont George A Sheldon and Charlemagne Tower Jr sign a protective committee ad urging adoption of a majority plan for Northern Pacific. The plan cuts fixed annual charges from 10 907 790 to 6 057 660, a reduction of 4 855 130, benefiting the Northwest and stockholders.
The Northern Pacific announces a plan to abandon Chicago as the Eastern terminal and limit East operations to the Mississippi and Great Lakes. It envisions eventual direct ownership uniting main line branches, reducing fixed charges, and allowing capital for future development, a move significant for Minnesota and the Northwest.
A circular from the Northern Pacific stockholders committee urges acceptance of the new plan of reorganization. It cites expected benefits from reduced fixed charges and placing the property on a more stable financial footing.
A World dispatch from Caracas reports England may seek to collect its claim over the Yuruan affair but official circles say no news confirms this. It is understood England and Venezuela are nearing an amicable resolution through standard diplomatic channels.
Delhi Roller mills on the west bank of the Redwood river within Redwood Falls city limits were totally destroyed by fire shortly after 11 p.m. The mills valued at $20,000 suffered an incen diary origin.
St Petersburg dispatch reports that King Menelik may request Russia to mediate between Abyssinia and Italy, according to a Cologne Gazette summary from Berun on March 18. The appeal aims to curb tensions as relations between Ethiopia and Italy remain strained.
Buffalo results show McKinley supporters sweeping Erie county caucuses with 100 to 37 in the Thirty third district. George E. Matthews proprietor of the Buffalo Express and W C Dudley are chosen as Republican national convention delegates in St Louis prepared to vote for McKinley.
The article notes that the Cuban question and the Dupont election case will dominate Senate attention next week. Sherman aims to speed the Cuban resolution, while opponents resist. A White House message on the Cuban question could influence final consideration either way.
Ex senator Manderson of Nebraska travels from Omaha toward Washington and says his candidacy has surfaced solely by personal decision. He notes no leadership or eastern political coalition drives his name and denies any antagonism to other presidential contenders.
Sioux Falls March 16 Pettigrew wins the caucuses in every ward and nearly every precinct by about two to one. The anti Pettigrew coalition to block his St Louis delegate bid is defeated as Pettigrew secures the party majority.
Curiaco March 16 ex Governor Fifer says he will accept the Republican national committee role after an initial decline following his recent appointment.
Honolulu dispatch reports United States Minister Willis will depart Honolulu on April 15 and is unlikely to return. Observers expect the American legation to close for the remainder of Cleveland's term as retaliation for criticising Willis over the January celebration. Willis has been persona non grata since arrival, with talks of passports possibly being issued by the Hawaiian government to force his exit.
Sioux City Iowa March 16 The bondsmen of Ed Kirsebom the former Plymouth county treasurer have been notified by the county commissioners that his total defalcation is 19305 94 They will deduct securities left by Kirsebom valued at 5305 94 and accept 14000 in settlement
Cleveland reports a boiler makers strike settlement. About 500 workers will return to work immediately after a compromise granted a 12 cent per day raise.
Danie B. McCoy division superintendent of the New York Central is in Oakland to inspect the Central and Union Pacific lines. The Vanderbilt interest may act if the public site is declared by the government. Chauncey M. Depew of New York Central is expected in about a month.
Columbrus March 17 The Ohio legislature bans sale of cigarettes cigars and tobacco to minors under 16. The bill, passed by both houses, becomes law. Violators face fines from 25 to 100 dollars for first offense and 50 to 800 dollars or 60 days in jail for subsequent offenses.
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