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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
7
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a preferred laxative that promotes internal cleanliness without weakening the body. It emphasizes genuine California Fig Syrup Co. production, urges purchase from reputable druggists, and notes health benefits for regular systems while avoiding unnecessary remedies.
The crown prince of Japan alive despite false reports. Cecil Rhodes begins return to South Africa. Brahms dies at 67. Lady Lascelles wife of Sir Franklin D Lascelles dies. An iron ore pool formed for Gogebic ranges but Mesaba excluded.
United States Consul Little reports from Tegucigalpa that a revolution has erupted and the republic is now under martial law. The note mentions recent unrest and heightened military control amid the upheaval in Honduras.
Des Moines land office official A B Evans resigns to resume law practice. Cascarets claim to stimulate liver kidneys and bowels without sickness. Scientists report high water on parts of the Missouri River has mysteriously disappeared, draining into the great artesian basin.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from all druggists for 5 cents.
Desperate fighting continues at Griboro near Filippiada as Greek forces press two Turks lines with heavy losses reported. A naval land assault on Nicopolis from the gulf of Ambrocia persists into dusk, while Turkish batteries resist. Dokkomos notes Turkish retirement toward Pharsalos.
London dispatch reports Epirus offensive renewals complicate peace efforts. Greek Prime Minister Ralli defends humanitarian motives for advancing toward Prevesa and Turkish territory. Greece vows continued action beyond Thessaly while powers feararmistice delay.
London dispatch notes the Turkish Greek stalemate with Epirus fighting decisive but Nicopolis not yet captured. Greek forces retreating from Domokos to Lamia while Epirus actions show repeated repulses and lack of Turkish pursuit.
London reports the Sultan will not agree to an armistice until the basis of peace is set and approved by him, following advice from Emperor William. French ambassador M Cambon was informed of the decision.
The Times correspondent reports the Ottoman sultan faces pressure from Islamic military and theological factions opposing leniency toward Greece, arguing Greece defrauded Turkey of the fruits of victory and must face consequences.
The Vienna cor respondent reports General Smolenski has dismissed all irregulars from his camp and threatens death to any who march among his troops, after attributing many Greek disasters to them.
Bradstreet reports an unexpected drop in demand for staple goods shrinking overall trade activity. Wholesalers say orders are mainly filling in, with Chicago holding steady and interior merchants focusing on nearby needs. Floods subside in the Mississippi Valley aiding wholesale merchants, while Western markets boost canners goods, pork prices ease, and purchases rise in Duluth St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City and Memphis.
Tallahassee May 17 Stephen R Mallory elected United States senator on the 25th ballot with 53 votes for Mallory 44 for Chipley and 1 for Carl Chipley afterward changed votes leading to Mallory's victory Mallory a former congressman from Florida born 1848 in Pensacola served in the Confederate army and navy later studied law and practiced in Florida
Immigration arrivals in the United States fell sharply in the nine months ending March 31, 1897 to 142,941 from 206,630 in the same period of 1898, a decline of 66,689. New York saw large monthly drops with 11,439 in April and 10,800 in the first 11 days of the current month. Commissioner Stump forecasts the full year decline will reach at least 93,000 nationally, with New York contributing about 70,000.
President McKinley Vice President Hobart and cabinet arrive in Philadelphia for the dedication of the Washington monument with Secretaries Sherman and Long absent. Representative Bailey and Secretary Porter accompany the group. A Union League banquet honors the president and cabinet with about 50 guests and a brief address by C Stuart Patterson followed by a reply from the president.
Ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker electrified a Philadelphia banquet by urging that unchecked political bosses have driven the nation to a failed prosperity under McKinley and that such conditions will trigger the formation of a new political party.
A Morris Minnesota decision favors farmers in the Russell Sage lands dispute heard May 17. The case names E. A. Waller and S. J. Larson as defendants over 120 acres and 40 acres respectively, with hundreds of local farmers directly interested and expectations of further appeals.
Semi official reports indicate Russia would not oppose Turkish administration of Thessaly yet diplomats fear Bulgarian unrest. Over the past week Bulgaria shows growing agitation against Turkish rule in both civilian and military circles, raising government concerns.
St. Paul May 17 The boss coopers of the Twin Cities have signed the journeymen wage scale after a hurried conference. The workers will resume duties at once as every contested point was conceded by the bosses.
Harper's Magazine 1897 features fiction by Du Maurier Stockton Howells Twain and others with science and geography articles. It highlights The Martian a new novel in progress and Mexico of today with rich illustrations and expert commentary. Additional pieces cover Africa Eastern Siberia and the coronation of the Tsar with notable contributors Woodrow Wilson MacMaster Barnes and Davis. Postage free to subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico.
Harper's Bazar announces its thirtieth volume for 1897 with Paris fashion letters by Katharine De Forest, New York fashions, and a pattern sheet. It features serials by Maria Louise Pool and Octave Thanet, stories by Wilkins Spofford Harland McEnery Stewart and others, plus departments on health sports music etiquette embroidery and society. Subscriptions $4 for one year with free postage to box 959 New York City.
The North Western Line now runs personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday. The route traverses scenic American scenery and the tourist sleeping cars are modern and well appointed. Passengers are accompanied through to California by experienced conductors ensuring care and comfort. Daily sleeping car service runs between Council Bluffs and California. Fall rates and details will be provided by Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Readers are invited to bring in magazines to have them appraised and sold at low prices. The notice emphasizes affordable purchases and quick turnover.
Harper Brothers announces the 1897 program embracing cartoons serials and departments. Miss Mary E Wilkins writes a New England Story in January E F writes a Turkish uprising sequel John Kendrick Bangs provides a sequel to The House Boat on the Styx Peter Newell illustrates it This Busy World Amateur Sport and Life and Letters remain prominent The weekly pledges continued world news and illustrated journalism leadership in 1897 United States Canada and Mexico address HARPER B BROTHERS P O Box 950 N Y City
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