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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1893
Page
6
Two life boats from the big freighter were sighted, sunk bottom up, by the Coventry during an ongoing sea rescue. The incident follows reports of the vessel Naroni c being in distress and authorities coordinating recovery efforts.
Reports from the British steamer Coventry narrate sighting two life boats from the Naronic on March 4 in lat 42 40 N long 46 W. One boat floated keel up, the other lashed as a sea anchor. The fate of the crew remains uncertain though a rescue by a passing vessel is possible.
White Star Line officials report Coventry sighting from Bremen and note life boats seen with Naronic crew members. Possibility of iceberg or derelict collision cited. Deal signaler reports eleven shipwrecked people on board a passing vessel, with awaiting White Star confirmation.
Dr. Hans Virchow, son of Rudolph Virchow, arrived aboard the Lahn and will represent Germany as a public education commissioner at the world fair in Chicago. He discusses cholera, endorses water purification measures, critiques foul Elbe water theory, and plans to study U S health regulations at Harvard Yale Princeton Chicago.
At Halifax March 21 the Sarnia anchors at quarantine for health inspection while the Newfield arrives seeking news of a disabled ship. The two steamers carried about 600 passengers and faced a violent storm that forced sailors below deck. Carrier pigeons failed to reach their lofts as weather limited communication. The Sarnia is due at 9 tomorrow with limited press access aboard the Dominion government steamer.
Fire at Athens Alabama destroyed several small buildings and caused heavy damage estimated under 60000 dollars. Two men, William Chand McKenzie a student of Alabama Agricultural College and Brown of Athens, were trapped by falling walls and killed.
A dispatch from Thomas W. Peters commercial agent at Plauen Saxony warns of misrepresentation regarding Chicago during the world’s fair. He cites letters printed in his district claiming Germans would face inferior service and exorbitant prices, urging counter advertising of Chicago hotel rates to offset the issue. The suggestion will go to world’s fair officials for action.
ToLepo March 18. General Manager Ashley of Ann Arbor considers offering freight cars to the Lake Shore and Vanila railroads to gauge officials and brotherhood reaction. Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood says locals on connecting lines may back the strike, though no general strike is ordered. Cars had not yet been offered by noon.
Two members of the schooner Unexpected crew arrived at Haxbrax on March 18 reporting their vessel was abandoned at sea after nine days adrift. The ship was dismasted in heavy gales and the crew endured severe hardships. First Mate James Brown and Juers were carried cominallith wetentas and lost while the remaining sailors were rescued by the steamer San Freed.
Captain Jacob H. Vanderbilt’s condition worsened rapidly as he has refused nourishment since Wednesday night, growing so weak that his death is feared imminent.
March 18 report from a Missouri city notes the death by hanging of Dr. J. N. a respected longtime physician. The event follows a period of illness and unsuccessful attempts at healing.
Secretary Carlile issued a warrant for 62648 dollars drawn on the New Mexico governor to pay New Mexico's share of the direct tax.
Charles Gordon Saxe, sole surviving son of the late John G. Saxe, died in a New York hotel from pneumonia. He passed away after a brief illness, ending a prominent family line.
A tele gram reports three women discharged from the La Shore for refusing to handle Ann Ar freight. The text discusses whether Judge Ricks and Judge Taft can enforce boycott rules affecting railroad strike actions and firemen’s organizations.
Fire early March 21 destroyed the Peck Manufacturing plant, including windmills machinery and agricultural implements with contents. Total loss estimated around 1 million dollars, with about 38 thousand dollars insured.
Brussels March 1 The Belgian labor party council faces a decision on action. The report notes potential votes and the likelihood of a strike amid internal division over strategy and leadership.
In Ricamono Virginia Paulo Deblau and Elizabeth Cushington were engaged for over a year. An argument ended with Cushington stabbing Deblau in the chest with a hatpin. They married the next day. Deblau was thought dying but now may recover.
Des Moines editors announce a ten day southern tour arranged by the Iowa Editorial faction with details to follow. The trip aims to observe media operations and meet regional editors in multiple southern cities.
fragmented report notes editors gratitude and lawmakers adjourning in Sacramento. mentions misdeeds and side topics while doors open and close in a partial scene.
A fragment describes a plan to centralize local transit and travel in all cities under one authority. It argues this would not affect street railways in New England but implies broader national control. The text mentions existing plans and a potential takeover of urban mobility.
The report lists several cases and events including a jail in New Jersey, an arrest of A A Cadner in Wisconsin, a bank theft suspect in Ellendale, and Captain Bourk’s cavalry court appearance. It mentions Rev William Hrew in jail at New Orleans and a trial in Grande City with dismissed complaints.
Prices show cattle and sheep values with primes at three to four dollars and lower grades near two dollars. Entries list steers calves bulls and lambs with range figures. sheep quoted around four to five dollars.
Fragmentary text records a 1803 wheat May entry and references to Og Lowes and July personal notes. Mentions No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern routes with unclear context and a closed item at Lghes.
Readable fragments show hogs priced around 7.40 to 7.90 per unit with 18 000 head noted and May pork around 17.80. Wheat futures March indicate closings and July lard around 11.42 per unit with mixed categorical descriptions in the source.
Washington reports the Ivy City racing scheme collapse linked to Congressman Tim Campbell and his brother. Debts exceed 20,000 with 3800 owed to horsemen and salaries up to 100 a day to judges and staff. New York pool rooms planned to take Ivy City races, with 1200 daily payments, but plans stalled by raids and non passage of non racing bills.
A San Francisco report to The World states Captain Hooper of the revenue cutter Rush has orders to prepare to transport Cleveland's special envoy, ex- Blount, to Honolulu. An officer on the cutter disclosed the instruction.
Newspaper fragment reports a March 20 note from Cincinnati on a new iron pipe trust aiming to push price increases. Details are incomplete in the torn OCR segment.
Miners keep operations shut as silver fails to advance enough to deliver profitable returns.
George S. Engle initiates proceedings to remove Judge John E. Adams from office over the Engle case. The custody of the title girl is placed with her uncle Beecher Drury amid scrutiny of the judge's conduct.
In a miniature exchange the Spacer asks about a noise in the next room while the Liner suspects the poet is wrestling with a new idea. The dialogue hints at creative tension and a plan to document the moment through Town Topics.
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