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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
1
A grateful father reports his one year old son developed three large neck lumps. After two lancing procedures a physician advised a blood medicine. Four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla were given and the neck lumps disappeared.
A massive reservoir near Epinal bursts at 5 am flooding villages in Vosges. At least 38 corpses recovered with extensive property damage. Railways interrupted as houses swept away. authorities race to rescue and shelter the homeless.
In Epinal France the Bouzey dyke flood has killed at least 115 with only 50 bodies recovered. Many victims likely remain undiscovered in remote districts as flood debris and ruined crops mark a desolate region. The disaster danger spread across the Vosges area.
Five young people stood on a 300 foot rock ledge near Coshocton New York when a hidden crack caused the cliff to give way. John Rich and four others fell to the ground. Irene Tempest clung to a rock edge for 30 minutes before help arrived. Rich was left impaled on a tree limb 75 feet above ground.
In Montgomery Minnesota on May 1 the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Catherine B Janulke against W J Sheehy in a breach of promise of marriage case with the jury finding in favor of the plaintiff and setting damages.
A settlement proposal between Washington London and Managua seeks immediate British withdrawal from Corinto and a $77 500 payment by Nicaragua. A mixed arbitration commission would review excess demands, with U S and Nicaragua to approve. Parliament to be asked to refer the matter to arbitration.
Washington reports widespread chatter about Nicaragua and Corinto with claims of British withdrawal, arbitration, or naval action to seize Honduras debts. The State Department routes focus to preventing a revolution and protecting American interests, including the canal project. Officials say arbitration rumors lack basis, though a quick settlement with Britain in view remains likely due to indemnity payments.
Reports from London and Washington claim Britain will dispatch a debt collection squadron to Honduras to seize ports and collect revenues until £2 to £3 million owed to English bondholders is paid. Observers warn such action could resemble a perpetual occupation akin to Egypt, triggering regional upheaval.
New York May 1 A World Man agua special says Admiral Stephenson cabled London for instructions on next moves He declares Corinto useless with no interior links and asks whether to seize San Juan and other ports The dispatch stirs riotous sentiment among natives
London editorials contend the Nicaraguan canal is essentially an American enterprise. It urges British actions to reassure and convince the American people and government that Britain does not seek control.
Bondholders committee appoints A Lawrence Hopkins of New York as receiver for the railroad, replacing Warner Van Norden, Richard P. Morgan and Henry E. Howland. Judge Jenkins issues the appointment. The bondholders represent 24 million in bonds and are linked to German interests, Henry Villard and Rockefeller connections. Farmers' Loan and Trust Company also holds 4 million in bonds and joined the request.
Paris reports that Ambassador James B. Eustis has received pointed instructions from Washington about John L. Waller, imprisoned in France for two years on a court martial finding of communications with the Hovas. He has informed the French foreign minister, who has not replied yet.
July wheat advanced 10 cents in a week to reach 65% cents on the Chicago Board of Trade. The July option ended up three fourths of a cent higher than Saturday at 64%. The day’s high was 657, touched on an early jump.
In DuivutH May 1 report loggers in the region cheer as prolonged rains arrive and drive prospects improve. The tug Castle recently delivered a vast raft from the south shore signaling potential relief after a historically tight period.
FRANKFORT Ky May 1 The state board of equalization increased state property assessments by 14 000 000 above county totals marking the largest rise since 1893 This broad hike does not bring the total to the equalized value of last year and reflects a sweeping adjustment across property categories by state officials
Navigation resumes on the Rainy Lake trail as twenty seven canoes depart from Tower loaded with several tons of supplies bound for the Rainy Lake and Seine river gold region.
Kansas City merchants Lloyd Latz and Thompson filed two deeds of trust with Charles B. Adams. The assets are estimated at 100000 dollars with liabilities of 80000 dollars.
United States Marshal Cronan tried to arrest an Indian named Demery at St Johns for stealing government timber. A crowd led by Chief Little Shell forced his release, prompting Cronan to withdraw and await orders. Debates over recognition of Canadian halfbreeds sparked violence as 2,300 rights were recognized and 600 were excluded amid timber depredations and arson by the excluded group.
At Chicago docks the O. S. Richardson Coal company cut coal pay from 12 to 18 cents per ton sparking a riot. Twenty officers restored order after shots were fired. The firm said the lower rate reflects a daily potential of four dollars at eight cents per ton. Other coal firms resist higher pay, signaling more trouble as the season starts.
A man entered the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Dusugue on May 1 at about 11 am. He broke the window with a hammer, grabbed cash, and fled. A cashier shot the man in the face in self defense as he fell. The wounded suspect was arrested and is considered likely to recover. He claimed no robbery intent, saying he was nervous and may be insane.
Milwaukee May 1 The C M Sanger Sons company wholesale jewelry dealers assigned to Oscar H Pierce the bookkeeper. Bond for the assignee fixed at 36000. Assignment follows the assassination of Emil A Sanger company president. Firm’s affairs appear badly tangled.
A May 1 report of a cyclone in northwestern Omaha proved exaggerated. Four houses were demolished at Thirty third and Spaulding, with several outbuildings and trees blown down. No serious injuries. Wind brought rain and hail causing minor damage.
A frame dwelling in the east part of town owned by Henry Snyder and occupied by Samuel Weaver and family burned during the night. Weaver, ill with typhoid fever, perished in the fire, a nurse attending him and a son also died, while Mrs. Weaver is critically injured.
Three of the men who stole $50,000 at Port Royal last week were caught in town. Joseph West of La Salle Michigan Edward Parker of Detroit and Frank Evans of Chicago were identified by victim Mr. Hertler with the recovered money.
May 1, San Francisco reports a loud crowd in Chinatown at Two Corners on Dupont and Washington Jamie son. The mob halted street traffic as a cable line was paused and placards accused the Six Companies captains of extortion, demand action, and warned against police and “White Devils.”
Havana dispatch reports General Salcedo’s forces defeated General Maceo’s insurgents with heavy casualties. Garza’s band routed. most surrendered. Flor Crombet not killed but assassinated after a meeting with a Spanish commander. remaining Crombet forces fled to the mountains.
Crookston Minnesota May 1 The home of George Denniston on Maple Lake burned to the ground at 2 a m The elderly parents slept upstairs Mrs Denniston Sr awakened the family then went back to aid her totally blind husband The roof collapsed burying both and cremating their bodies
London May 1 Mrs Oscar Wilde has taken her children and belongings from the Wilde residence and instructed her lawyer to file divorce proceedings. The case will hinge on the outcome of the ongoing criminal proceedings against Wilde.
Spring roundup begins May 15 as cattle arrive from Minnesota and are turned out on the range. Farmers report a successful winter with no losses and cattle in prime condition.
Washington May 1 The interior department begins steps to open abandoned military reservations for settlement. The law requires appointing an appraiser who will visit each abandoned reservation to assess its suitability.
St Paul may 1 assemblyman W R Johnson received a telegram from Rochester stating that J Fletcher Williams former secretary of the Minnesota Historical society died there after a period of paresis illness.
In San Francisco on Monday Theodore Durant was arraigned in the ce court on a murder charge for the killing of Blanche Lamont. The defendant remained stoic during proceedings.
Advices from Cuba report a clash near Guantano on the 19th between a band of 200 Spanish troops and insurgents. The Spaniards were overwhelmed and butchered with machetes. only four or five escaped to tell the tale. Major Tejerizo was wounded. further engagements followed near Ramon de Las Juques. The Spanish government tightens press censorship amid reports of insurgent landings and more bands in Puerto Principe.
Report from Tampa dated April 30 notes General Martinez Campos in Havana worried by Bayamo hunger as food sent overland and along the Canto river is seized by insurgents. Scarcity burdens Spanish troops requiring heavy guard to protect future aid deliveries amid ambush risks.
Paris reports on April 20 that Japan has agreed to revise peace treaty terms with China as desired by intervening powers. The news comes from the Paris stock exchange where traders discuss potential shifts in the postwar settlement involving Japan and China.
A northern high official reports that England will support Japan and reject other powers in the peace terms with China granting Japan possession of Chinese territory. A private Japanese dispatch warns that tensions between Russia and Japan are growing serious.
A Greenville Alabama special reports the sixth African American man lynched in Butler County for the murder of Watts Murphy. Sheriff Bargaine found the body hanging from a tree in the same neighborhood as the previous five victims, dead for about a day.
Minneapolis May 1 William Moore aged 19 was shot through the back and fatally wounded about 8 30 p m by Mounted Officer Ed Hoban of the Fifth precinct police while Moore was burglarizing the residence of F B Lewis A second gang member was captured and a third escaped
Advices from New Ireland say several villages are depopulated due to fierce tribal warfare. Women and children have been mercilessly butchered, with depopulation reported in the region under German colonial administration.
Yokoyama May 1 report notes the mikado is suffering a chill. The schedule for Count Ito, president of the Japanese council of ministers for Che Foo, to depart and ratify the China Japan peace treaty is not yet fixed.
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