Glorious Fourth Planned in Grand Army Hall
Citizens meet at Grand Army hall to plan a July 4 celebration in Huron tied to the G A R encampment. Mayor Myers pledges city support and bonds, with committees named for finance speakers music sports printing and coordination. a May 20 meeting set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Hall
W. H. 8. Jones
Veteran Association
Myers
E. M. Thomas
Asher F. Pay
Kilpatrick
Huron
Capt. Demaree
H. J. Rice
Geo. Kerr
Steve Dinneen
A. Reigle
H. Kent
Sam Appel
D. B. Jeffris
John L. Pyle
E. C. Patterson
W. B. Joy
F. A. Munson
E. ©. Patterson
L. O. Kemp
B. H. Burtt
Con
R. Huntley
D. B. Smith
A. F. Donaldson
W. C. Jones
B. F. Coyne
John Longstaff
J. B. Cogan
John Sauer
Will Miner
Rights Of Homesteaders Restored By 1894 Amendment
Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith informs South Dakota land officers about the December 29 1894 amendment to the 1889 homestead law. It allows settlers unable to prove title due to crop failure sickness or other unavoidable causes to take a one year leave without forfeiting rights and permits later entry of up to a quarter section with full title rights as if the prior entry had not occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
United States
South Dakota
Weather Crop Bulletin Reflects Frosts and Mixed Effects
The first three days were much warmer than normal with highs up to 98 in Pierre and 95 at Yankton while Huron reached 94. Frosts on the nights of the 10th to 12th slowed growth, damaging gardens fruits potatoes and some flax but rye oats and wheat show resilience. Corn may lag, Russian thistles were checked, and soil remains moist. Planting and seeding continue as farmers report variable impacts and request updates on frost recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gienn
Weather Bureau
Huron
Pierre
Rapid City
Yankton
Missouri River
Black Hills
Farewell Reception For 8S. M. West At Huron Church
A formal farewell was held Tuesday in the Presbyterian church for 8S. M. West as friends gathered to bid him goodbye before his departure. F. H. Kent spoke, presenting West with The Parliament of Religion while praising his thirteen years of service to the Huron church and city. West thanked the congregation, pledging fond memories no matter where he and his family reside. J. S. Oliver and Rev. A. Z. McGogney added remarks as refreshments followed and attendees offered best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
West
Huron
Milwaukee A P A Forms Junior Branch For Youth
The supreme council of the A P A met in Milwaukee on May 14 and organized the Junior A P A under US guidance. Members aged 14 to 18 will join, with aims to teach patriotism and operate beyond the United States into Canada and England. A national political board will be appointed by state councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Supreme Council of the A. P. A
Supreme Council of the
United States
Canada
England
Cuban recruits feared by railroad official in Montgomery
A prominent railroad official in Montgomery says he has positive information that Cuban patriots have emissaries across the South recruiting for a rebel army. He claims about 100 men from the area are to depart as farm hands and travel to Cuba via minor Florida ports. Agents are said to operate secretly in backwoods districts, avoiding towns. More details promised later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
South
Cuba
Florida
Japan Eyes Nicaragua Canal As New Global Factor
Tokyo's stake in the Nicaragua canal shifts the canal question as Japan seeks privileges for quick Atlantic access. The move expands competitive dynamics beyond Britain, with naval and commercial implications noted amid guarded negotiations in Washington. Memorial Day events in Chicago honor Confederate soldiers with von attendees and large flower tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtton
Tokio
Japan
United States
Great Britain
China
Pacific
Atlantic
the Horn
Washington
Defeat of the Hohenzollern ministry ends anti revolution bill
Berlin dispatch says conservatives desert the government as the anti revolution bill is read. The defeat ends the campaign to defend religion morality and social order with no immediate ministerial crisis or dissolution expected. The public weighs who is to blame for the fiasco and possible consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Berlin
Hohen
Cr Fly
Germany
Increased Wages Following Amalgamated Union Progress
In May 15 Pirrssure reports success for the Amalgamated association for higher wages and union recognition. Moorhead Bros at Vesuvius iron works adopt the Amalgamated scale with 10 to 15 percent increases. Union rate applied at Youngstown Valley mill and resolves other local strikes after President Garland’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Vesuvius Iron Works
Moorhead Bros
Garland
Youngstown
Union Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Mr. Garland
Britain Ends Sealing Pact With United States
In Victoria B C on May 14 the British government said it would not renew the agreement on seizing arms and implements of sealing vessels entering Bering Sea during the closed season. The move follows nonpayment of a $425000 indemnity by the American government after formal agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
United States
Bering Sea
Bloomington Glows for Grand Army Encampment
Bloomington hosts state gatherings of the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated groups with decorations and electric lights. Inclement weather makes the Sons of Veterans camp at Miller Park uncomfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Als
Illinois
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Woman’s Relief Corps
Ladies of the
Ladies’ Aid Society
Miller Park
St. Paul and Northern Pacific Likely to Appeal Land Case
It is probable the St. Paul and Northern Pacific will appeal to the U S Supreme Court from a circuit court of appeals ruling favoring the Manitoba company in a land title suit north of St. Cloud. The decision reverses a lower court ruling that the St. Paul and Northern Pacific had no title and that the bill be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Paul and Northern Pacific
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Manitoba Company
St. Cloud
Sailor Claims to Have Sailed on the Alabama
In a city hospital an elderly man named John Fitzpatrick, described as a sailor on Confederate warships, recalls surviving the Alabama after it was sunk by the Kearsarge. He says he has drifted globally since the Civil War, has been unemployed and penniless for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
St. Paul
John Fitzpatrick
Kearsarge
Discovery of century old coins on Wells property in Riverside
Riverside New York May 14 report a Baiting Hollow resident John A. Peterson unearthed an iron box during cistern excavation on George B. Wells premises. The box held gold and silver coins likely deposited over a century ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
N. Y
John A. Peterson
Baiting Hollow
George B. Wells
Deputies Guard Distilleries In Peoria
United States deputy marshals will guard the whisky trust distilleries at Peoria for an indefinite period after receiver General McNulta requested federal protection. The marshals were sent to Peoria, though they were unaware of the exact reason for the armed guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Whisky Trust
Peoria
United States
General McNulta
Northwestern Railway Excursion Tickets Offered May and June
The North-Western Line will sell excursion tickets at low rates on May 21 and June 11 to many west and northwest points. For full information contact Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Northwest
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Russia poised to press Pacific position with new demands
Berlin reports widespread concern over Russia not having used its full leverage in the Far East. Observers expect serious incidents as czar’s demands to secure Russia’s position on the Pacific continue. Military preparations in Russia are noted as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Berlin
Far East
Pacific
Battle Report from Algeria Feared in Oued Vicinity
Telegram from Oran reports a multi hour battle near the village of Oued in Algeria. Angad and Vejad tribes raided Mooda and Benikhand tribes causing heavy losses with about 100 men and 300 animals killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Paris
Orin
Oued
Angad
Benikhand
Prominent horsemen plan horse meat market at Sturgis BBQ
Sioux Falls dispatch reports Western state horsemen discuss organizing to put horse flesh on the market for food. Plans include a July Fourth barbecue at Sturgis where roasted horse flesh will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Kidnapping of Negroes Reported Across Arkansas Border
Reports from Ouachita county detail Louisiana farmers near the Arkansas line crossing into Arkansas to seize laborers. They forcefully carried the enslaved men to Louisiana when workers were needed, prompting alarm over cross state abductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ouachita County
Louisiana
Arkansas Line
Arkansas
Schooner Quickstep Lost Near Sheboygan
Milwaukee May 15 report says the schooner Quickstep failed to reach Sheboygan harbor and anchored. The lifesaving crew made two tries to reach the vessel and saved all crew members. The Quickstep is a total wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Sheboygan
Baseball Scores Across Leagues With Tight Contests
Western League games in St Paul and Minneapolis produced 9 to 6 for Kansas City over St Paul and 13 to 12 Milwaukee over Minneapolis. National League saw Philadelphia win 8 to 4 at Pittsburg after eleven innings while Brooklyn edged St Louis 13 to 12 in a back and forth affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Milwaukee Market Report Flour and grain prices May 13 1895
The Milwaukee market reports steady flour with wheat at No 2 spring 64 percent and No 1 Northern 75 cents, July 65 cents. Corn No 3 at 50 cents, oats No 2 white 32 4 cents, No 3 white 32 cents, barley No 2 48 cents, sample 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Grain Prices in Minneapolis May 13 1895
Minneapolis market report shows May wheat at 66 1/2 cents with June 67 1/2, July 65 1/4 to 66 1/2, September 64 4 1/2. On track No 1 hard 68 1/2 and Northern No 1 at 67 1/4 to 67 1/2, No 2 at 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat Prices Seen From May 13 1895 Cash Market
May 13 1895 market report shows cash wheat figures with No 1 hard at 68? and No 1 Northern futures for May July and September at 67? or 66 1 4? The snippet lists no 1 Northern at 67% and 66 1 4% for September with no clearer closing details.
Livestock Market Report South St Paul May 13 1895
HOGS market weak with moderate supplies and fair quality. CATTLE demand firm for butcher stock. primes 4.00 to 4.50, good 3.50 to 4.00, prime cows 2.75 to 3.75, goods 2.25 to 2.75, calves and stockers listed. SHEEP market steady with fleshy stock desirable. muttons 3.00 to 4.25, lambs 3.75 to 4.75, common 2.25 to 2.50. Receipts: hogs 1,000, cattle 700, sheep 75, calves 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Hogs steady to lower as Chicago market reports
Chicago on May 13 1895 shows hogs active with prices 4.35 to 4.70 for light, 4.35 to 4.75 for mixed, 4.25 to 4.89 for heavy, and 4.25 to 4.40 for rough. Cattle market slow but firmer 5 to 10 cents higher with dressed beef and shipping steers 4.25 to 6.69, cows and bulls 1.85 to 5.10, Texans 3.35 to 5.60. Sheep strong 5 to 10 cents higher. Receipts hogs 28,000 cattle 12,000 sheep 7,000.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain and Provisions Closing Prices
Chicago grain and provisions closing prices show Wheat May at 64 percent, July and September around 64 and 6 5/8 cents. Corn May 50 cents, July and September 51 34 and 51 3/4 cents. Oats May 28 cents, June 28 percent, July 28 4 cents, September 26 1/2 cents. Pork May 13.2 dollars, July 12.17, September 12.37. Lard May 6.67, July 6.80, September 6.95.
Fire Fighters Hurt as West Superior House Burns
A fire at Charles Weisner’s residence in West Superior Wisconsin destroyed the house. Fire Chief Kellogg suffered severe facial and hand burns and smoke exposure. Fireman Michael McGuire endured serious hand burns while Michael Burke received a burned shoulder and injuries from falling timbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Charles Weisner
Kellogg
Michael McGuire
Hose Company No. 1
Michael Burke
Building Collapse Injures Five at Market Street Site
A brick building under demolition at 53 Market Street collapsed injuring five workers and trapping several others under bricks and mortar. Although serious, authorities expect no fatalities.
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CuicaGo
Market Street
Drowning on Ohio River Near Portsmouth
William Weaver of Portsmouth and brothers Dick and Henry Rainey of Kentucky drowned after their small boat capsized in a heavy wind while attempting to cross the Ohio River near Portsmouth. Two boys accompanying them survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmounh
H. O
William Weaver
Dick and
Henry Rainey
Kentucky
Ohio
McMorran Elevator and Mill Destroyed by Fire
Port Huron Michigan May 14 The McMorran grain elevator and adjoining roller flouring mill were destroyed and damaged respectively by a large fire The elevator held about 150000 bushels of grain Damage is extensive and the cause is under investigation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
McMorran
Tow boat City of Chartiers burns and sinks at dawn
The tow boat City of Chartiers owned by the Evansville Contracting company of Evansville Indiana burned to the water's edge and sank at 7 am in Ironton Ohio. The crew saved their personal effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton, O
City of
Chartiers
Evansville Contracting Company
Evansville
Ind
Wrecked Fast Mail Train Hits Union Point Injuring Several
The westbound fast mail train on the Georgia railroad derailed at Union Point, Georgia on May 14. Several people sustained injuries but none were fatally harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad
Union Point
Ex-President Seeley Dead at Amherst College
Ex-President Seeley of Amherst College died at his home in Amherst Massachusetts at 7 30 p m after a year long illness of palsy Born in Bethel Connecticut on September 14 1824 he served as a member of the Forty fourth Congress
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Seeley
Amherst
Mass
Amherst College
Bethel
Conn
Congress
Gresham Improves After Pleuritic Fluid Recedes
Washington May 14. In the last 24 hours Secretary Gresham showed noticeable improvement and the pleuritic fluid recession continued. He had a comfortable day and is reported better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
WasHincTon
Counterfeiter Caught in Hokah Minn By Marshal Jaques
Marshal Jaques arrested a counterfeiter in Hokah Minnesota after detectives trailed the suspect for several days. Moulds for 5 25 and 50 cent pieces and the dollar coin were recovered along with a quantity of metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokah
Hoxan
Minn
Jaques
Star Encampment No 10 I O O F Meeting Times
Star Encampment No 10 I O O F holds gatherings on the first and third Fridays each month at the I O O F Hall. H J Rios serves as Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rios
Colfax Lodge
R. No. 9
O. O. F. Hal
Eucalyptus
I. O.O. F. Hall
J. T. Orlwine
W. S. Davis
Wis
Huron Home Em No 17 Meets Twice Monthly
The group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at the I O O F Hall. Officers listed include C Phillips, C D Joy, and M W as secretary.
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Weather Crop Bulletin
U.S. Weather Bureau
J.S. Oliver
Rev
A. Z. McGogney
Nicaragua Canal
General Schofield
Oakwoods
North
Schofield
Army of the United States
Morton L. Hawkins
H. V. Boynton
Wade Hampton
William L. Wilson
Holmes Conrad
D. W. Flagler
Ordnance
John B. Gordon
Federation of United Confederate Veterans
James Longstreet
Alexander P. Stewart
Fitzhugh Lee
E. C. Wathall
Basil W. Duke
Clementine Evans
Palmer House
Hohenlohe
Reichstag
Manitoba
Supreme Court
Milwaukee Grain
Duluth Grain
St. Paul Union Stock Yards
Chicago Union Stock Yards
O. F. James River Lodge
H. J. Warp
Sec
Huron Canton
U. W
Huron Council
D. Whorton
M. M. Brion
Pres. Sec’y
K. P
Syracuse
Castle Hall
Joan Lonestair
Wardall
Co. C. K
G. A. R. Kilpatrick
Department of South Dakota
Veteran Hall
E. M. Tuomas
Mizpah
Masonic Hall
Wm. W. Marston
W. M
W. Sherman
Sec’y
Chicago and
North Western
Mailand Express
Mail and Express
Finnale
Sioux Valley Junction
Watertown
Redfield
Gettysburg
L. H. Jones
Agt
Oregon
California
Benson
Great Northern
Great Northern Y
W. EB. VanAmsune
Sae
F. J. Warrney
St Paul
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Weekly
The
Harper’s Periodicals
Harper’s Magazine
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s Young People
Mexico
Harper & Brother
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