21 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1895
Page
1
A Nebraskan man describes seven years of severe knee pain and disability. After using prescriptions and liniments without relief, he credits Hood s Sarsaparilla with restoring his health after several bottles.
Postal workers union members organize to win a salary increase, forming a broad coalition across offices. Leaders say pay raises are needed to retain staff and meet rising living costs.
Washington reports a growing combination of railway mail service workers and post office staff forming to overturn department orders and gain higher pay. Officials say about 30 000 workers could fund a lobby with a $150 000 pot, challenging civil service protections and department discipline.
In Youngstown Ohio a letter carrier was discharged for conspiracy after an inspector’s report prompted action by Assistant Postmaster General Jones. The ruling follows the investigation into suspected agitator activity among postal staff.
Justice Brewer delivers an opinion noting Congress may grant or withhold pensions and set the conditions for applications. No legal right to a pension or to intervene in pension matters, with all control resting in congressional power. The ruling arises from Henry N Frisble’s appeal over demanding more than ten dollars to prosecute a pension claim.
Washington March 20 Chief Justice Fuller delivers the opinion dismissing the bill in equity brought by California against Southern Pacific Railway over Oakland water front ownership for lack of original jurisdiction.
A fresh will dispute over James G Fair's $40,000 estate arises in San Francisco as a new holographic will, written in lead pencil on two pages, is presented by Reuben Lloyd for Virginia Fair and Mrs. Herman Oelrichs. Charley Fair joins the daughters in seeking probate. divisions would favor the two daughters and Charley with immediate distribution.
Washington officials from the state department say secrecy governs the Allianca negotiations with Spain. They refuse to discuss any aspect of the notes while public sentiment runs high. Any Spanish instructions to naval officers to avoid interfering with American shipping will likely be learned first from Havana.
Secretary Gresham, after a morning with state department officers, authorized a formal denial of reports from Minister Taylor about an answer to the note demanding explanation or apology from Spain. L. Landis, his private secretary, stated no reply had been received from Spain.
A $250000 deal in Seine river gold property closed with Eastern capitalists buying 80 sections of the Kelly Mosier Campbell and Bartlett Knauff properties. Development work will start soon on mines described as the richest yet found. Investors include J J McIntyre of Niagara New York W B Pelton and J S Potts of Appleton Wisconsin.
A Cuba report claims the Spanish gunboat Alcedo sank a suspected American schooner off Puerto Padre with 16 aboard. The Golden Hind of Key West, missing for weeks after a fruit voyage with 16 crew, may be the vessel. Other local schooners Louise Hastings and Lilly carried fruit but with smaller crews. Cuban authorities report a captured arms laden schooner near Havana and rifles found at Santa Clara.
A Havana cable says the Spanish cruiser Corde de Venedito fired on a steamship flying the English flag. Two blank shots and two ball shots were fired. It is believed the cruiser mistook the vessel for the Alliance and attacked by mistake.
Report from Washington notes no confirmation of a New York Herald tale about a Spanish gunboat firing on an unknown American vessel off Cuba. AP dispatches from Key West omit any such incident and no Spanish warship named Arcado is found.
In Managua on March 20 the British government presented an ultimatum demanding £15,000 cash indemnity for the expulsion of British consular agent Mr Hatch at Bluefields and the creation of a commission to adjudicate damages of British subjects expelled from the Mosquito reservation. Britain will name a commissioner, Nicaragua names one, and they will select a third not a US citizen. A British warship is en route to enforce the terms, to be met within seven weeks from February 25.
Washington officials cannot confirm official notification of Britain’s severe demands on Nicaragua as reported from Managua. The incident, paired with Britain’s stance toward Venezuela, raises the prospect of trouble beyond the earlier Alliance flare up.
On the Havana steamer’s arrival at Key West the passengers report insurgents rejected government offers to end hostilities. The rebels claim they hold the situation and will dictate terms, while press editorials decry the conference as harmful to the outcome.
Baron Richtenhof a German nobleman living in London visits New York at the Hotel Normandie. He notes the United States' strong influence on world finance and says American representatives at the upcoming international monetary conference will be pivotal, predicting silver will be a key issue.
Laurel Delaware March 20 The death of Governor Marvin now seems a question of days or hours as his condition worsens after an operation to relieve dropsical fluid from the heart. He has been very weak since the procedure.
William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor feud over dominance of New York City’s premier hotel scene. John Jacob plans a larger rival building, buying adjoining properties and extending the Waldorf footprint. Both seek a grander hotel, with money no object, aiming for simultaneous public openings.
New York March 20 Thomas A Edison expresses interest in argon the recently identified atmospheric gas He supports the Rayleigh discovery and expects further experiments may reveal more elements in air Edison links argon to mysteries in his incandescent lamp research and admits uncertainty about its role in observed phenomena
Illinois Central fast mail struck a pile of ties placed on the track near Marcus Iowa with the intent to wreck the train. The train was traveling fast on a downhill grade. the ties were knocked off the rails, a damaged pilot was the only injury, and the culprits were not caught. Passengers faced grave danger with Whisky Slough bridge nearby.
Rome reports a consistory naming 65 archbishops and bishops, including the archbishop of St Boniface Canada and the bishop of St Johns. The creation of new cardinals is postponed to the autumn consistory.
In Kansas City on March 20 the National Bank of Kansas City failed to open after a March 5 statement showed assets of 1.8 million with liabilities of 1.05 million. The bank suspended in the panic of 1893, resumed, but continued deposit withdrawals forced another suspension. No other banks are affected.
Con tractor Chamberlain of the Elkhorn railroad has surveyed the line for reservoirs to be built for stock shippers. Water from the Cheyenne river will be stored to supply stock during the marketing season, addressing previous shortages along the route.
The Elwood glass works strike started last Saturday has been declared off with all issues amicably settled, marking an end to the labor action and return to normal operations.
A receiver for the Woods Harvester works will be applied for in St. Paul on March 20. The action arises from a judgment on a $25,000 note.
In Butte Nebraska on a Friday night Mrs. W E Holton living alone on a Keya Peha county ranch was lynched by vigilantes who suspected her of aiding cattle rustlers. The coroner found sixty dollars on her, suggesting the crime was planned and not by tramps. No arrests yet. a citizen meeting pledged swift action and possible further hangings. Suspects may be captured with US deputy marshal help near the Indian reservation.
Andrew Mason, mint inspector and New York assay superintendent, spent a week in Carson investigating a missing sum over 80000 dollars. Refined gold and silver vanished, with five rapid cleanups failing to locate the cause. Harris says secrecy aimed to aid recovery. no charges yet.
Minneapolis March 20 officials had suspected night guards at Hayward's cell slept on duty so an A D T alarm box was installed requiring the guard to press a button each hour sending an alarm to the jail.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on March 20 the circuit court dismissed the case against Dr George W Pickin on charges of criminally assaulting Mabel Briggs The charge against his son Asigal Picken was continued by the district attorney and reserved for further action
Nasby and Jayles Street and Mrs. Alexander Street were arrested and charged with stealing gold amalgam from the Homestake mills. The men, employed at the mill, allegedly stole over $5,000 worth of precious metal, with the theft spanning about three years.
A special dispatch from Eddy reports Jim Turner, partner of Bill Cook, arrested near Eddy by Deputy Marshal Perry, the same officer who previously captured Bill Cook.
In front of 2,000 at the Suffolk Athletic club Kilrain of Baltimore and O Donnell of Australia fought eight rounds to a draw. John L Sullivan cried for a decision and offered to challenge the winner. Kilrain showed pluck but lacked finish while O Donnell was clever in the leads and floored Kilrain in rounds one and two.
In Tirrin on March 20 an unknown person raised the police station window during officer absence, allowing access to the jail corridor and freeing seven of eleven prisoners. The incident remains under investigation.
Major J. H. Mantor once Virginia’s wealthy citizen died penniless at Argentine Kansas City Hospital, a city charge. He organized a Confederate cavalry company at his own expense during the Civil War, spending over $75,000 to support the cause. his family was then very wealthy.
The city clergy announce a sustained campaign against gambling houses. Detectives have been employed and substantial evidence gathered. A subscription paper is circulated to fund the effort.
An altercation between Lew Brown colored and Frank and Harry Pettingill white led to Frank Pettingill being shot and killed and Harry Pettingill shot through the body and likely fatally wounded by Brown.
In Oakland New Jersey a building used as a storehouse for A M Money's powder mill exploded due to a quantity of white powder. Two workmen were killed in the blast and surrounding structures were damaged.
News from Minas Prietas Sonora reports a giant powder explosion at the Verde mine killing four miners and fatally wounding one. Local authorities and rescue teams respond as the tragedy unfolds.
Randal l’s barn burned with contents including four fine horses a buggy hay and harnesses. Authorities suspect boys playing with matches started the blaze. The March 20 incident at the G H Ran dall property caused significant losses.
In Oakley Michigan on March 20 George De Forest and his brother Calvin exchanged gunfire. George shot Calvin who was badly wounded, and Calvin returned fire hitting George. The brothers were injured in the exchange.
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