DuPont Chosen as Opponent Survives Delaware Deadlock
Dover May 11. The 211th ballot ends without a senator chosen as the Delaware general assembly adjourns sine die after Democrats filibustered. Republicans claim Henry A Du Pont was legally elected by joint ballot despite a 3 pm adjournment. The matter likely goes to the U.S. Senate for decision.
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Dover
Del
General Assembly of
Delaware
Higgins
Henry A. Dupont
United States Senate
J. Edward Addicks
Edward Ridgely
Tunnel
State House
Watson
Senate
Marvis
McMullin
United States
Marvil
Dupont
Wilmington
Henry Dupont
Brandywine Banks
University of Pennsylvania
Prominent Nicaraguans Debate Protectorate or Annexation
In ManaGua on May 11 many prominent Nicaraguans including high officials favor U S protection or incorporation into the United States. They argue peace and prosperity would follow and Nicaragua’s natural resources would be developed while a financial system would cancel the country’s debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ManaGua
United States
Nicaragua
Minnesota Republican League selects Cleveland delegates
In Minneapolis on May 11 the executive committee of the Minnesota State League of Republican clubs chose delegates to the national convention in Cleveland. Delegates at large were W. R. Merriam and George Thompson, with district selections including Congressmen Heatwole, Kiefer, and Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Cleveland
State League of Republican Clubs
W. R. Merriam
George Thompson
Heatwole
Kiefer
Eddy
Added Twelve Townships by Minnesota Boundary Commission
The state commission appointed by the last legislature and consisting of Governor Clough State Auditor Dunn and Secretary of State Berg met at the capitol and passed a resolution adding 12 unorganized townships to the northwest corner of Hubbard county in Cass and Hubbard counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
State Commission
Clough
Dunn
Berg
Legis
Cass
Hubbard Counties
Secretary of State
Capitol
Hubbard County
Milwaukee man stabbed while in Milwaukee jail
A special report from Waupun Wisconsin says Dick Fails a well known publicist who is serving a sentence for James McCarthy in Milwaukee last summer was stabbed in the neck at supper and seriously wounded. Doctors think he will recover unless blood poisoning sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukere
Phe
Wisconsin
Waupun
Wis
Dick Fails
Puugilist
James McCarthy
Milwaukee
Passenger rate war prompts new Chicago fare in Milwaukee
The Goodrich Transportation line announced a passenger fare to Chicago of 1.00 with 0.50 extra for berths. Hurson Transportation quickly matched the cut, setting the rate at 1.00 including a berth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwaukee
Goodrich and
Hurson Transportation
Goodrich
Chicago
Lehigh Shaft Sinking Starts for New Coal Mines
Operations begin at Lehigh Iowa to sink a shaft for mines opened by J. J. Hill and the Great Northern road. Louis Stockett and Frank White supervise Frazer mines. Expected output reaches about 1000 tons daily soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Doper
Lehigh
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Road
Louis Stockett
Frank White
Frazer Mines
Income Tax Rehearing Concluded Before Supreme Court
The income tax case rehearing in the Supreme Court ended at 2 pm as nine justices prepared to rule on constitutional questions. The session drew spectators with Joseph H. Choate asserting closing remarks until 2, while Justice Jackson remained notably attentive despite health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Justice Jackson
Judge Bailey Sentences McMasters for Embezzlement at Waupun
Eau Claire Wis May 10 Judge Bailey sentenced Embezzler Harry B McMasters to two years in state prison at Waupun with hard labor He used forcible language claiming public gambling and the Chicago board of trade ruined more than the civil war and that such men as Senator Washburn voice against it led to his ouster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Chicago Board of Trade
McMasters
Eau Ciaire
Wis
Harry B. McMasters
Waupun
Senator Washburn
Lumber Sensation Alleged Government Timber Cut
Special Agent Lesure of the general land office investigates alleged large-scale trespass on government timber by jobbers contracted to cut for Backus Lumber company of Minneapolis. It is claimed millions of feet were taken and the firm hid 30000 dollars from the robbers to shield itself against the government, with more cases expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durvutth
Lesure
General Land Office
Backus Lumber Company
Minneapolis
Bixby Acquitted In Wisconsin Murder Trial
Benjamin Bixby was acquitted of the charge of murdering his wife on January 1, 1894. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and the verdict surprised few observers who had followed the testimony closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Hudson
Wis
Benjamin Bixby
Benedict's Conspiracy Case in Pierre
The Benedict case was called at 2 PM. The attorney general requested time to secure Chicago witnesses for larceny but was ready to proceed on the conspiracy to defraud charge. The defense stated it would object to postponement and was ready for trial on both counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Pierre
Chicago
Man Hangs Self in Fairpury Park Residence
John T. Taylor of a Quincy milling firm, which assigned that day, attempted suicide in Fairpury Illinois. He was found hanging in the park near his residence in time to be saved. Authorities believe temporary derangement triggered the act and that a receiver for the firm was unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairpury
Ills
John T. Taylor
Quincy
Woman Kills Wife in Monett Street Shooting
In Monett Missouri on May 10 Mrs Frank Collins shot and killed Anna Snodgrass of Fort Smith who was walking with Collins and had registered as his wife at a local hotel. Mrs Collins waited outside as the couple stepped into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monett
Frank Collins
Anna Snodgrass
Fort Smith
Collins
Married Newton Man Killed in Minneapolis Shooting
Newton Iowa May 10 H W Thomas who was killed in Minneapolis last Sunday night by Fred Williams is a married man and his wife lives in Newton. The news of the homicide shocks her though Thomas has not made Newton his home for some time except in name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Newton
H. W. Thomas
Minneapolis
Fred Williams
Youthful Traveler Killed by Lightning in Storm
Lake Preston South Dakota May 10 Henry Wachtman about 20 was struck by lightning and instantly killed while returning from Erwin during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Preston
Erwin
Henry Wachtman
Post Office Worker Held on Letter Opening Charge
Minneapolis held M. J. Hoban on a $1,000 bail by Commissioner Bowen after arrest for opening letters. He has six years of service in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
M. J. Hoban
Bowen
Post Office
Treasury gold reserve increases to 96 million with suspected New York bond syndicate deposit
The treasury gold reserve rises by 5 448 289 dollars to total 96 039 868 dollars. It is presumed the New York bond syndicate deposited the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
New York Bond Syndicate
Receivers Appointed for Otis Steel Works in Cleveland
Alvin Carl and Prestwood J. Benbow named receivers of the Otis steel works in Cleveland, a major national steel concern. They take charge as the firm faces restructuring and financial difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Alvin Carl
Prestwood J. Benbow
Otis Steel Works
Colorado Priest Deposed by Ecclesiastical Court
Denver May 10 Bishop Matz deposed Rev. Father Mariano Lepore pastor of Mount Carmel church after an ecclesiastical court found him guilty of undue familiarity with parish women dishonesty in politics and other conduct unbecoming a church representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colordo
Denver
Matz
Father Mariano Lepore
Mount Carmel
Owen Electric Belt Praised By Suffering Expatriate
W J Brodie of 1057 W. Polk St Cuiiaco testifies after long East Indies service to the Owen Electric Belt curing chronic dyspepsia nervous prostration insomnia and related ills. He compares favorably with Pulvermachers gear and offers to answer inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Polk St
Cuiiaco
Tur
Owen Electric
East Indies
Owen
England
Pulvermacher
Regent Street
London
W. J. Brodie
Illinois Democrats Likely To Declare For Free Silver
Springfield May 10 Secretary of State Heinrichsen says 20 counties have held conventions and all favor free silver at 16 to 1. He claims these counties control 463 of 1,076 delegates, leaving gold advocates with little chance at the state convention. He adds only one county committee has refused to call a convention and expects a unanimous silver declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Heinrichsen
State Democratic Committee
Northwestern Milling Vitals Show Higher Weekly Flour Output
Minneapolis mills produced 225 450 barrels of flour last week up from 211 700 the prior week and well above 1894 and 1892 figures. April output totals 770 000 barrels, with water power rising and outlook for similar week. Superior Duluth results reached 48 700 barrels, below prior week and 1898 levels, with expectations for larger figures next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Muller
Superior Duluth
Warden Named for Seabury Divinity School
At a trustees meeting in Faribault the Rev. A. A. Butler rector of Christchurch Red Wing was elected warden of the Seabury Divinity School to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. J. H. White D D bishop of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabury
St. Paul
Bishop Seabury
Faribault
Merchants Hotel
A. A. Butler
Christchurch
Red Wing
Seabury Divinity School
J. H. White
Indiana
Price Confesses Solely Guilty in Murder and Double Crime
Bautimore May 10 Price the convicted murderer of Miss Dean has made a final confession in which he admits that he alone committed the deed His admission that he is guilty of the double crime aroused so much anger that the authorities brought Price to Baltimore for safe keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bautimore
Price
Miss Dean
Baltimore
Kentucky Mayor Dies by His Own Hand in Personal Crisis
Stantorp Ky May 10 Mayor H G Hooker committed suicide by hanging citing unbearable family troubles in a letter he left behind. The tragedy occurred in his mayoral office stirring shock through the town and prompting inquiries into his final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Stantorp
H. G. Hooker
Fined for Illegal Fishing Near Centerville
Anoka Minnesota May 10 ten of those arrested for illegal fishing near Centerville were fined from 10 to 75 dollars. The balance pled not guilty and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoka
Minn
Centerville
Springfield Kill of Train Robbery Bill Sparks Debate
The Bo gardus bill to make train robbery a capital offense was killed in the house. Debates said the measure targeted strikers, not genuine robbers. The tally stood 68 yeas to 72 nays with the bill failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Jury Awards $1750 in Damages for Fargo Sidewalk Defect
Fargo court reports Ruth J. Chacey versus the City of Fargo reached a verdict of 1750 dollars after a 14 hour jury trial over damages from a defective sidewalk. The suit sought 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Ruth J. Chacey
Indians Quieted at Turtle Mountain Return to Work
Washington May 10 The Indian bureau reports from Turtle Mountain agency that conditions are quiet and the tribes have resumed work after the disturbance. Ralph Hall, Indian agent, confirms return to normal labor and calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Indian Bureau
Ralph Hall
Turtle Mountain Reservation
Bank Robbery Strikes Orion Illinois for Five Thousand
A Times-Herald dispatch from Orion Illinois reports the local bank was robbed by experts, about $5,000 secured in the heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Orion
Ill
Times-Herald
Sheriff and City Marshal Nab 11 Drunk Tramps at Fairgrounds
At Cresco on May 7 the sheriff and city marshal chased down 11 intoxicated individuals who had been causing trouble on the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
Thompson elected G. A. R. commander of Iowa
J. K. P. Thompson has been elected G. A. R. commander of Iowa. Born August 21 1845 at Corey Ohio he enlisted as a musician in Company D Twenty first Iowa at age 16 and served three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cepar Rapins
J. K. P. Thompson
Corey, O
Book Agents Wanted for Our Journey Around the World
A recruitment ad seeking book agents in the area for Rev. Francis E. Clark’s new work Our Journey Around the World. Earn up to $100 monthly. We pay freight, offer credit, premium copies, free outfit, extra terms, and exclusive territory. Write A D Worthington & Co Hartford Conn for specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
A.D. Worthington & CO
Hartford, Conn
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption Beadle County Huron Property
State of South Dakota Beadle County notices that land in Sterling's first addition to Huron was sold for 1891 taxes to L P Perley, certificate assigned to R McClamrock, who now holds it. Redemption ends sixty days after service of notice. deed to McClamrock if not redeemed. Dated May 2 1895. R McClamrock by J H Miller attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Miller
Beadle County
South Dak
Etata
Sterling
Huron
L. P. Perley
Eaid County
D. P. Reels
D. P. Perley
R. McClamrock
R. McChamrock
Jno
H. Miller
Mortgage Sale Foreclosure in Beadle County South Dakota
Default on mortgage by Jease C Merrill and Mary J Merrill to Ballou State Banking Co. filed May 25 1889. Assignment to Darius Baker trustee recorded April 27 1895. Foreclosure sale set for June 15 1895 at 10 am at courthouse front door Huron SD to highest cash bidder. First publication May 2, last June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease C. Merrill
Mary J. Merrill
Ballou State Banking Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Beadle County
Northeas
South Dakota
Darius Baker
Huron
Beacl
Darrius Baker
Sheriff Sale Notice in Beadle County South Dakota
Public foreclosure sale announced by George Wongataff sheriff Beadle County under a 1898 judgment. The auction covers 133 acres of lots 1 2 3 and part of lot 4 in First Railway Addition to Huron. Price totals $1 745.11 plus accrued costs and interest. Sale day set for June 15 at 2 PM at the Beadle County Court House door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Register of Deeds
Beadle County
South Dakota
Nancy J. Eyer
John F. Eyer
Melville E. Stone
Huron
S. M. Weert
Melville E. Strong
Firet Pub
The
Huron Hotel Company
American Binding and Loan Association
Elisbeth
Robert Mellville
R.D. Cone
Poe
George Wongataffheriff
Beadle
Haron
Grorce W. Lonestarr
Au’ Naine B. Melville
Foreclosure Sale in Beadle County South Dakota
State court notice for Union Five Cent Savings Bank versus Mattie A Thompson et al. Sheriff George W Lonestar will auction on June 8 1895 at 2 pm the southwest quarter of section 21 and northwest quarter of section 28 in township 111 range 64 west Beadle County to satisfy a 2877.92 dollar judgment plus costs and interest with proper deed to the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Beadle
Union Five Cent Savings Bank
Mattie A. Thompson
A. D
George W. Longataff
Beadle County
Huron
Groves W. Lonestar
Insurance Statement of Nor which Union Fire Insurance Society
J Montgomery Hare sworn in New York as resident manager of the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of England attests to a full true statement of the society affairs for the year 1894 in South Dakota. The document lists risks outstanding and in force, premiums, losses incurred and paid, with capital verification and mortgage-backed assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of
Air of
Great Britain
South Dakota
Wrasteenass
State of
New York
J. Montgomery Hare
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of England
Insurance Society
United States
John A. Hillery
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
I. J. E. Hipple
J. E. Hipple
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Beadle County
Default on a December 6 1889 mortgage recorded in Beadle County South Dakota triggers power of sale. The Middlesex Banking Company seeks sale of the northwest quarter of section 29 township 109 range 59 to cover $551.25 with interest and costs. Auction set for June 15 1895 at 10 am at the courthouse front door in Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadle County
South Dakota
Gages Birhol
Carl Birholtz
Rikafe
Middlesex Banking Company
Sturday
Huron
Said
Attorne
Tag Mrppresex Banang Company
Rost. N. Jactun
Morgagee
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Beadle County
Notice of foreclosure on Saah E. McCallum and James K. P. McCallum mortgage to Dakota Loaning Trust Company. Beadle County, South Dakota records show assignment to Josiah Hobart. Sale set May 25, 1895 at 11 a.m. at the courthouse front door in Huron to satisfy $1268 debt plus interest, fees, and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saah E. McCallum
James K. P. McCallum
Dakota Loaning Trust Company
Watertown
Dakota
Morage
Beadle County
South Dakota
Josiah Hobart
Southota
H. P. Brown
Office of the Register of Deeds
Court House
Huron
Beadle
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Minnesota Republican League
New Iowa Coal Mines
Bixby
Steel Works
Appliance CO
State Street
Illinois
Northwestern Milling
State of South Dakota
Iadie County
Cristina C. Smith
James A. Smith
T. H. Next
Louis Dakfor
Andrew Allison
Elisabeth Christieson
John C. Allison
William Allison
Cornelius Allison
Robert Allison
James Allison
Fannie Osborne
Mary French
Maxwell H. Allison
Margaret Allison
Isis Court
F. E. Grant
Josreph H. Alexander
Mouser
County of
Peter V. Frazer
Nathan T. Shephard
Frazer & Shepard
Sheriffs Sale
Jaew
Pere
Plaintiff's Attorney
Stough
U. S
Office of State Auditor
Department of Insurance
H. C. Gripert & Co
St., Paul, Minn
Jostan Hopart
Pons F
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