18 May 1893
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1893
Page
1
A regional notice states that in South Dakota all staple goods are cut with uniform reductions. Builders hardware also reduced across the board, signaling broad price cuts for home improvement items.
Long, unflinching account recounts the Hanover murder of Christie Warden by George H. Abbott alias Frank L. Almy, his capture, trial and execution. It also notes Pallister, a Sing Sing convict found dead in the Hudson after the ensuing prison escape related upheavals and a mob execution at Browns.
M D Burrows announces closing out entire stock of boots and shoes. Fragmentary OCR mentions a scene at a barn and a lifeless body, suggesting a crime context though details are unclear.
The World’s Fair faces low attendance and mounting costs as poor weather persists. Exposition officials plan to open grounds and buildings Sundays to boost traffic while livestock entry rules tighten and ownership eligibility changes take effect.
About 500 delegates gather in Curiaco for the National Editorial Association convention. Ten to twelve thousand admission tickets to the world’s fair are allotted to editors and their families. The convention runs for two weeks, with the second week at the Art Institute for the press congress.
Cuicano May 17 The Columbian Exposition directory decides to open the fair on Sunday in all departments reversing the earlier closure policy. A morning meeting will adopt the resolution and then submit it to the national board for approval amid public demand for freedom of the great show.
Con stable Frank Campbell and 10 deputies conducted a raid on illegal liquor sellers along the Lessenring road near Uniontown. Seven suspects were captured. Michael Henry, linked to a major establishment in the district, was fatally shot while fleeing deputies.
William E Curtis director of the Bureau of American Republics returned to Washington from Chicago and tendered his resignation to the president. Curtis was summoned to the capital on Saturday by a presidential request.
The ad promotes a roomful stock of shoes for men women and children at deep discounts. Prices range from 15c for youngsters to $6 for higher grades, with many items cut to one price and a claim that every bin is offered at cost or less. Stock includes ladies medium weight, misses, mens boots, and plow shoes, with limited quantities remaining.
In Monroeville Indiana on May 16 the Citizens Bank of Monroeville closed after a run depleted its cash on hand. The bank doors remained shut as customers sought access to deposits and news about reopening.
The overflow appears as passengers and crew of the steamship Alesia are moved to quarantine amid suspected smallpox cases. Officials confirm containment steps and transfer details for those aboard the French vessel.
May 17 report notes the cup epee "Colonia" began launch events with observers present. Details about the vessel and construction are incomplete in the fragment, but the keel and bolting are mentioned as visible parts of the launch process.
The telegram reports the death of a former state legislator from Otter Tail county who served in both houses in the early days. The notice notes his long tenure and role in the state government.
Secretary Carlisle appoints J. S. Neal of Indiana as inspector of customs Lewis Joneson chief of division and Conway C. Cheney assistant inspector of boilers for Seattle. Mrs Caroline Abe leaves $500000 to Mrs Mon Leaves two children and 77 years old in Mr Perry's. Mrs J E Clough dies in Chicago after folding bed accident.
A brief notice advertises low prices on dry goods and groceries with emphasis on buying butter and eggs.
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