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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
3
Local notices include residents visiting relatives, travelers from Chicago and Aberdeen, a beds shipment for convention, lectures planned in Sioux Falls, a fire at Aberdeen elevator with losses, Masonic activities in Yankton, and social events at the Congregational church plus remarks on Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Chamberlain’s remedies.
In a United States Supreme Court decision dated March 18 Chief Justice Fuller held that the states may tax railroad franchises. The case People of California v Southern and Central Pacific Railway Companies. The majority found state existence and franchises are subject to state taxation while Justice Field filed a dissent calling the majority view untenable.
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed Judge Maxey of the Texas federal court and ordered the extradition of men alleged to be involved in the Garza insurrection of 1889 and 1892. Chief Justice Fuller announced the opinion, holding the detainees subject to extraction.
The Supreme Court settles the Greer County land dispute with a US victory over Texas. Justice Harlan delivers the opinion. The case concerns 1,509,000 acres and defines ownership rights in Greer County.
London March 18 The under secretary of state for foreign affairs Mr George N Curzon told the House of Commons that the United States had sent official proposals regarding the Venezuelan boundary dispute and they are under consideration. He declined to reveal the proposals while negotiations continue and said they were not a plain offer to accept or propose a joint commission to report on the dispute.
The Associated Press reports a high authority says Great Britain has not received any proposal to join a commission to settle the Uryan incident in the Venezuelan dispute. No joint action planned.
The Turkish legation reports to Washington from the Sublime Porte detailing Armenian disturbances across Asiatic provinces. It covers Trebizond and other vilayets, stating agitators sought to incite Muslims by arming themselves and using bombs and dynamite, triggering troubles in Taburi Sassoun Yoseghad and Constantinople, with repercussions on Trebizond.
In Ottumwa Iowa on March 18 Charles Morrison died and a child was fatally injured as a funeral procession of about 200 people was jolted by a runaway team. Dozens more were seriously hurt mostly women, as horses became frightened and dashed through the line causing splits and near misses.
Grand Forks N D March 18 The second biennial convention of the Young Men's Republican League of North Dakota is called for Jamestown May 6 at 10 a m and will continue until business is finished Delegation plan provides three delegates at large from each league and three from each college or high school league
The Kansas Agitator at Garnett endorses Mrs De Lease for attorney general. The Populist paper says she possesses courage and would faithfully execute all laws on the statute books.
London reports Senor Andrade the Venezuelan minister to Washington has decided to recognize the Uruan incident as a separate issue. Hope grows for an entente leading to direct negotiations between Great Britain and Venezuela to settle the boundary dispute with U S backing.
Senators Gray Chilton and Caffery argued against the Cuban resolutions as debate continued with Palmer Mills Platt and others yet to speak. Hale disrupted proceedings with jests and queries about Spain while no vote time was set. T. A. White leased his irrigated farm near the city to Geo. W. Chase and plans to move to Des Moines Iowa with his family.
In Washington on March 21 the House set a 2 PM vote time on resolutions to censure Mr Bayard after a day of debate on protection as an economic policy. Rep Tucker defended Bayard while Chandler’s interview was cited. Republicans praised protection as a policy. Pearson urged the St Louis nominee be the living embodiment of protection. Barrett and Grosvenor also spoke.
The Secretary of Agriculture asks reputable seed growers and dealers nationwide to supply 10,000,000 packets of garden field and flower seeds at reasonable prices. After distribution to members and senators, each will receive 15,000 packets for constituents, with one third deducted by law. All seeds must be delivered within 30 days from March 17.
Washington March 21 The postoffice department will begin adding the latest weather forecasts to regular postmarks on letters July 1. Over 40 post offices filed applications and the service will roll out first in New York, Chicago and other large cities.
Representative Corliss of Michigan introduced a bill in the house making it unlawful for aliens living or keeping homes in foreign countries to enter the United States to engage in any mechanical trade or manual labor.
Washington March 21 Senator Elkins introduced a bill imposing a ten dollar head tax on immigrants arriving in ships not owned by U S citizens nor flying the U S flag.
Senator Davis chairman of the committee on territories presents the panel's report endorsing the admission of New Mexico as a state. The move advances statehood plans and signals congressional support for New Mexico's status.
March 21 reporting that John Moes, a wealthy brick manufacturer, shot and killed his divorced wife and her sister Miss Katie Smith. Police say the motive remains unclear as investigators cordon the scene in TriFty. The victims are identified as Mrs Moes and Miss Smith, with no immediate arrests announced.
One line ad style note offering one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Toledo wholesale druggists affirm Cheney firm’s honesty. Also a violin bow anecdote about Rempsey and a Paris repair note with an April 3 Opera House mention.
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a modern, pleasant laxative for cleansing the system and breaking up colds and headaches. It credits the California Fig Syrup Company with manufacturing the remedy.
The North Western line now runs personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday. The route features scenic American landscapes and modern, neatly upholstered sleeping cars with full facilities. Conductors accompany passengers to California ensuring care and attention. information on rates is available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The firm Lewis and Hill in Huron announces they will remain in business as long as patronage supports them. They advertise artistic lighting and posing with elegant finish, offering flash at night and portraits by Mrs. Lewis delivering perfect satisfaction. They guarantee to please all.
Local advertisement by D. J. Curry offers a state A fine gasoline engine and irrigation pump with satisfaction guaranteed. Address 301 American Terrace Building Minneapolis Minn.
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