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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1894
Page
6
Dallas reports a cyclone and ice storm that hit Emery 30 miles south of Greenville Saturday night, demolishing the western part of the town. A relief train found many dead and wounded with four identified and three unidentified bodies recovered. the storm destroyed about five miles of land and caused panic among residents.
A nighttime tornado tore through San Antonio and the cotton counties wrecking buildings and fences. In Trickham Coleman county W D Watsons house was blown down killing Watson and four children. An infant survived while Mrs Watsons injuries are fatal.
Reported disaster says a Great Northern freight train leaving Seattle was struck by a snowslide near Snohomish, swept over a 150 foot embankment, six men killed. Officials doubt the report and soil details remain unclear as line repairs halt service near Wellington.
Mites City report indicates Tongue river and Yellowstone have fallen within their banks. Flooded streets drain as two passenger trains from the west remain stranded. Three bridges destroyed and four miles of track washed away. repairs to start in two or three days.
A Charleston Kan dispatch reports ongoing forest fires on Connelton mountain for several days leaving 25 families destitute. No measures have been taken to extinguish the blaze.
The Figaro prints a letter by several artists who exhibited in Chicago complaining that their pictures have not been returned and expressing anxiety for their safety. They warn that in case of fire no indemnity is available and accuse French officials of extending their stay for profit. The officials are said to be traveling widely across America.
Springfield March 20 Governor Altgeld honored Ohio’s request for John L. Sneed sought in Franklin County for stealing 20 1 000 mile tickets valued at twenty dollars each He is under arrest in Chicago
The interior department will hear Thomas Burch versus Anton Cahn, concerning Cahn's homestead entry made April 25 1889 on land where Oklahoma City stands. A May 1889 contest claimed entry before noon on April 22 violated opening acts. Most cases hinge on testimony from this case with perjury convictions cited.
The Bureau of American Republics notes Argentina's wheat output climbing from 326000 tons in 1890 to 1000000 tons in 1898, with 2000000 tons projected this year. Drought last year hurt maize and livestock, prompting shift to wheat and expanding irrigation to boost future harvests.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo swears the firm will pay 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. The product is taken internally and marketed by F. J. Carney & Co in Toledo, with testimonials sent upon request and sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Cripple Creek Colorado report that the Independence mine restarts with a nine hour day shift and eight hour night shift at three dollars twenty five cents per shift. Miners’ union had accepted the offer after previous rejection. Troops remain in camp with no expected movement for a day or two.
Denver March 20 governor Waite issues order recalling all state militia troops from Cripple Creek after a telephone conference with Adjutant General Tarsney. Tarsney advised county authorities could handle the situation following a careful canvass.
Rep Wing Minnesota reports the new Lutheran ladies seminary will be completed this spring and expect 250 students in the first fall term. The city council allocated 600 dollars to Red Wing Hospital association and 200 dollars for armory rent for Company G First regiment.
New York reports the death of Commodore William D. Whiting U S N retired who was knocked down and run over by a cab on Broadway nine weeks ago. The incident ended in his death, marking the second such fatality in the city this month.
Solomon Yewell of Marion Indiana a war veteran and writer credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills with high satisfaction and system toning effects. He cites their non opiate composition and urges others to try them with a money back guarantee and direct sales from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Wheat remained steady with No 2 Spring at 57 5s8d and No 1 Northern at 63s4d for May delivery. Corn and oats were lower with No 2 white 2?c and No 3 white 31 2c. Barley rose with No 2 at 53c and samples around 48 64. Rye held steady at No 1 48kée.
Prices for all hogs sold at 1455 dollars with strong demand. Cattle recounts noted but not offered on market. prime steers 5.32, good steers 2.75 to 3.00, prime cows 2.42 to 2.4, good cows 2.00 to 2.24, common to fair cows 1.73, light veal calves 2.50 to 3.50, heavy calves 1.50 to 6.00, blockers 1.02 to 2.25, feeders 2.00 to 2.75, bulls 2.25 to 2. w. Sheep steady with two head at 2.80, muttons 3.09 to 3.25, lambs 2.50 to 3.25, stockers 1.25 to 2.2, receipts hogs 50, cattle 75.
Grain prices show No 1 hard cash and futures for March May and July with Northern and On Track notes. The report lists bids and expected arrivals with varying cents per bushel and commodity codes in a compact market recap.
In Minneapolis on March 19 1894 Wheat futures showed March at 73 ½ cents for cloins May 59 opening with mixed highs and lows for the day. July opened 64 ½ cents with a high of 64 ½ and a closing around 69 ¼. Track and Northern futures quoted at 69 34 and 44 cents respectively.
Chicago on March 19 1894 reports a cattle market upturn with export steers bringing around 4.60 to 4.75, hogs steady with rough packers and mixed at about 4.45 to 4.65, and sheep and lambs steady with top sheep at 3.50 to 4.85 and top lambs near 4.0 to 4.25. Receipts show cattle about 13 000, hogs 24 000, sheep 12 000.
Wheat listed as easy with cash and futures marks for May July. Corn steady with cash and May July quotes. Oats steady with cash and May July. Pork steady with May and July prices. Lard moves low with May and July quotations.
In Cresco the Ostrander case involving the shooting of Michael Keefe last November ended with a hung jury. The trial of William Ostrander will be repeated at the June term of court.
CrepAR Rapids Iowa March 20 The American Cereal Company which runs major oatmeal mills in the United States will move its general Western headquarters from this city to Chicago.
An advertisement urges readers to purify and enrich their blood this spring with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine removes tiredness and revitalizes the body, and promotes Hood's Pills as a popular laxative.
An archival advertising refrain traces Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy through motherhood. The jingle highlights repeated use for babies and children and notes continued brand loyalty into motherhood and grandparenting contexts.
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