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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1895
Page
3
A sweeping cyclone tore through fifteen miles leaving devastation along its path. Buildings were shattered with no intact houses remaining, as residents assess damage and seek shelter. Rescue teams coordinate to check for missing persons and provide aid.
A Northwest Iowa cyclone struck near Sioux Center traveling from northeast of Ireton to Perkins. It obliterated four schools with students carried away, killed teachers Anna Marsden and another, and injured many others. Dozens of farmhouses toppled, animals hurled, and the death toll feared to rise to about 15 by morning.
A severe rain and hail storm hit Redfield South Dakota with telegraph wires down on two rail lines. A cyclone passed ten miles north of Redfield toward Ashton wrecking the opera house and church steeple, unroofing homes and barns, leaving debris on Ashton's main street. No serious injuries reported.
A May 6 storm in Exxorr causes a barn, four horses, thirteen cattle and machinery to burn. In Neillsville Mrs. Joseph Sutherland is killed by lightning and her husband is badly shocked. Kellner ville sees 14 year old John Anderla killed by a bolt as the storm passes.
Sioux City reports say during a severe thunderstorm on an Iowa farm near Sutherland Rudolph Schwardefeger was killed by lightning. Nearby Laurens area farmer Peter Summer was also killed by a bolt while in his house.
A World dispatch reports Captain French, the British appointed governor of Corinto, denying arrests and praising locals as orderly and courteous. Commander Stokes corroborates him. Most marines sail away soon, with 58 remaining on shore awaiting turnover to Nicaraguans as Admiral Stephenson observes.
The World's special dispatch from Managua warns of an imminent outbreak. Troops are confined to barracks and prepared for emergencies as reinforcements arrive from Leon.
Paris dispatch says Japan will accede to powers representations and abandon all demands on the Liao Tung peninsula except Port Arthur in exchange for compensation elsewhere.
In May the Chinese cut the river embankments near Pekin to block Japanese entry. Miles of territory were flooded and hundreds of Chinese inhabitants drowned as a result.
The Times dispatch from Shanghai reports the Chinese emperor ratified the peace treaty with Japan on Thursday. Li Hung Chang will travel to Che Foo to exchange ratifications with Japanese representatives.
In New York on May 6 railroad men with stakes in Great Northern Union Pacific and Northern Pacific denied reports that the Vanderbilts had secured Canadian holdings and planned to remove Mr Hill from control. Receiver Payne of the Northern Pacific echoed that there is no truth and no one had heard of such a move.
Washington May 6 Secretary Gresham suffered a restless night and is much prostrated due to severe pain. The acute symptoms have abated somewhat and officials hope he will gain strength in a few days to visit a nearby health resort for recuperation.
News from Kodiak Island Alaska reports the steamer George R White of Seattle wrecked in a April 14 gale. Seventeen crew members drowned or froze to death while eight survived. The schooner Kodiak was wrecked nearby with no fatalities.
The schooner J. S. Richards sighted a large steamer on fire ashore at Morgansport six miles west of Port Colborne. The steamer N. J. Fairbank carried 50,400 bushels of corn from Chicago to Ogdensburg. Crew saved. cargo and boat valued at about $30,000 each.
Aaron Lyman a lineman for the electric light company was killed after losing his footing and falling on a live wire. The contact severed his head and set his clothing and body on fire prompting immediate wire cutting and rescue of the burning body. Remains presented a horrible sight.
A natural gas explosion at 8 p.m. wrecked the Ripple House hotel and saloon in Broad Ripple near Indianapolis. Four men were severely burned: John Reardon and Joseph Kaufmann from Indianapolis and J O Brennemann and William Morris from Broad Ripple.
James Kelly, founder of the Chicago Tribune and early Chicago pioneer, died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. James O. Parker's home in Winnetka Illinois. Death attributed to old age.
St. Paul May 4 State Treasurer Koerner releases the April statement showing the state's funds totaling 1 495 152.06 dollars.
At Spengel's undertaking establishment in Guturiz Oklahoma Territory on May 4 two of the Dalton-Doolin gang were killed by Deputy Marshal Sam Schafer and six other marshals. The outlaws George Newcomb alias Bitter Creek and Charley Pierce alias Dynamite Dick were found dead at Dunn brothers’ farm near Ingal's Pawnee county. They were brought in fully armed and wearing boots and spurs.
A cyclone swept through Houmeiro Wis May 4 at 3 30 p m damaging James Waters saw mill injuring three people all expected to recover Dennis Murphy house unroofed and flying debris damaged a barn heavy rain followed making it the worst storm yet observed in the area At Janesville Wis May 3 a wind hail and rain storm damaged the high school bell tower fences trees and toppled freight cars on a side track
A Wichita Eagle special reports a western Harvey county cyclone that killed 12 people near Halstead and left many injured. The storm followed a Mount Hope to southeast of Mound Ridge path about 25 miles long, destroying or nearly destroying a farmhouse at every mile along the line.
Northbound Chicago and Great Western passenger train derailed between Green Mountain and Gladbrook after striking a misplaced tie on the track. Engine and three coaches plunged into a five foot embankment. a baggageman and brakeman were lightly injured while the remainder of the crew and passengers escaped.
In Marquette Michigan on May 4 the ore trimmers again outmaneuvered contractors. General Manager Fitch of the South Shore railroad sought sheriff protection, prompting a local military call up. No troops volunteered to work for the contractors, leaving the trimmers to continue work. The outcome favors the trimmers.
A legal notice from H. C. Gripert & Co. Attorneys of St. Paul Minnesota runs from the first publication on May 2 to the last publication on June 13. The notice appears in the newspaper as a public legal action or requirement.
Default on the Merrill mortgaged northeast quarter of section 31 township 113 north range 61 west Beadle County South Dakota. The amount due is 555 dollars. Mortgage assigned May 31 1889 to Darius Baker trustee recorded April 27 1895. Foreclosure sale June 15 18% at 10 am at court house front door Huron Beadle County. Dated April 20 18%. Attorney Jour L Prize for Mortgagee. First publication May 2 last June 13.
Default on a July 24 1988 mortgage with power of sale prompts foreclosure. Nancy J Eyer and John F Eyer mortgaged Lot 8 Block 82 Sixth Railway addition Huron South Dakota to Melville E Stone. Amount due 431.07. Sheriff sale scheduled May 11 1895 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door Huron to satisfy debt interest costs and attorney fees. Mortgagee attorney S M West Melungeon Stone. First pub March 28 last May 9.
Beadle County South Dakota informs John C. Miller that land blocks one and two in block six of Sterling’s first addition to Huron were sold for 1891 taxes to L. P. Perley. D. P. Perley’s purchase certificate was assigned to R. McClamrock who now holds it. Redemption ends sixty days after service of this notice. deed will be issued to R. McClamrock if not redeemed. Dated May 2, 1895. Jno. H. Miller, Attorney and Agent.
State of South Dakota in Circuit Court Beadle County. Cristina C. Smith v James A. Smith. Defendant James A. Smith is summoned to answer the complaint filed March 1 in Beadle County. Serve answer within 30 days at Huron office. If not, plaintiff seeks relief. Dated Huron March 25. T. H. Nett, Plaintiff's Attorney. First pub Apr 25 last Jun 6.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of England files sworn statement for 1894 in South Dakota. Audit by J Montgomery Hare confirms assets over 100000 dollars and mortgage backing, with liabilities and premiums, and state certify authority to operate until December 31 1895 in Pierre.
First publication May 2 and last publication June 13 by the law firm H. Grupert & Co. Attorneys in St. Paul Minnesota.
Notice states Jostan Hosart of Watertown South Dakota acts as attorney for service of mortgage related matter. First publication April 11. Last publication May 23. Local legal notice cautions involved parties to respond within prescribed deadlines.
In Beadle county the Union Five Cent Savings bank sues Mattie Thompson et al for foreclosure. George W. Longstaff, sheriff, will sell the southwest quarter of section 21 and northwest quarter of section 28 in township 111, range 64, west of the fifth p.m. at the Beadle court house front steps on June 1 1895 at 2 pm to satisfy the judgment of $2 877.02 plus costs and interest. First pub May 2.
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