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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
1
A nature of perception themes notes how two people view the same scene differently. It asserts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses the body by purifying blood through stomach and liver balance, claiming disease fades with pure blood and healthy organs.
A Chicago Great Western passenger train from Kansas City to St Paul struck a washout near Talmage Iowa sixty miles west of Des Moines at 3 am. The engine fell through the track while the coach and sleeper ditched but did not overturn. Passengers were badly shaken and two riders, Mrs E Hamilton of Denver and J W Eckels of Winterset Iowa, suffered internal injuries.
A heavy May storm in Eau Claire Wisconsin caused thousands in damage with a cloudburst at Bloomer. Menomonie suffered most as multiple bridges were swept away and a mill above the city was destroyed. Estimated loss reaches 45000 with no fatalities.
A violent 40 mile per hour wind and rainstorm swept St. Louis between 5:30 and 6:00 PM, causing extensive damage to trees, signs, chimneys, roofs, and telegraph poles. The same storm affected Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas and the lower central Mississippi valley.
A confidential style appeal describes five years of poor health and nervous weakness. The speaker cites loss of strength and appetite and recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier and tonic said to have helped many others.
Trainmen report a cyclone on the reservation near Falls City Nebraska with at least four dead and many wounded. Communications are down and details are scarce. fatalities are believed to be Native Americans as whites are few in the area.
Fall City Nebraska reports a devastating tornado with multiple deaths and injuries. The eight year old son of J M Houcks and residents of several farms including H E Lemon I B Rhodes W R Kent Dan Sailor Jacob Lichty Thomas Eakin and William Drugmiller perish or are injured as farmhouses are blown down and debris covers the area.
A major blaze in Washington caused about 250000 in damages with twenty one buildings destroyed. Three firemen died after walls collapsed during rescue efforts, four others were seriously wounded. The fire started in a Postal Telegraph branch on B street likely from lightning after a thunderstorm. Firefighters entered the ruins to save trapped colleagues. all rescues succeeded except the three fatalities.
May 20 Reuters report Crookston Minnesota sees the Red Lake River higher than ever and forces about a hundred families to abandon homes. Two to three wagon bridges are at risk as 200 workers reinforce dykes in Chase's addition to prevent overflow. Rainfall ruins crop prospects with most wheat seeding prospects bleak as the land turns to a vast lake.
An early blaze from a painter's lamp at the Willow road summer cottage once occupied by poet Longfellow ignited a fierce fire driven by a southwest gale. It consumed five mansions and contents, causing about $100,000 in losses. The Longfellow cottage belonged to Miss Alice Longfellow, daughter of the poet.
Fire at the Merchants hotel in Sioux Falls S D started suddenly at 8 a.m. and forced third story servants to flee in night clothes while guests lost almost all possessions. Total loss around 20 000 with 16 000 insured.
Repwoop Fatls Minn May 20. Seventy five stonecutters at Morton quarries struck for higher pay from 3.50 to 4.25 dollars daily as union orders demanded. The shutdown ends production at Morton and stone for the Minneapolis dam will be sourced from a different quarry.
Washington May 20 The conference committee from the two houses remained in session most of the day but could not settle key Senate amendments on the naval appropriation bill. The sticking points include reducing new battleships from four to two and altering torpedo boat provisions.
At Pittsburg on May 20 a meeting of the Afro American league to back Quay erupted into a violent clash with the Union League Republican association, colored, opposing McKinley. Mills and J H Holmes fought as police restored order. coats ripped and blood flowed before adjournment to morning.
Milwaukee May 20 The Republican committee met with street railway strikers but failed to reach a settlement at midnight. Union men described hardships while the company side held there was nothing to settle and the committee left with no prospect of an agreement.
In Havana on May 20 insurgent bands crossed the San Cristobal river in Pinar del Rio to unite under Maceo and Gomez. At 2 AM they attacked the Artemisa station line, and two hours later shelled Chiquitin with artillery as they mobilize to assault the trocha.
In West Superior Wisconsin on May 20 mills including The Anchor Daisy Freeman Minkota Barclay and Grand Republic began operations with workers from other departments filling in for striking nailers and packers. Some recyclers returned after discharge, but most stayed by the strikers.
Pretoria May 20. A large demonstration accompanied the funeral of F L Gray reform committeeman who killed himself in jail amid melancholy over his prosecution. Barney Barnato rode in the first carriage as streets overflowed with mourners and wreaths from Gray's fellow prisoners.
Maprio May 20 Senor Giron a Liberal protested against the slanders of Spain uttered in the United States senate. He intended to denounce pirates and brigands against Spain. He stated that the day had come to consider the interference of the dollar princes with Spain.
Sheboygan Wis May 20 Fred Green and Joseph Wildman were arrested by the sheriff at Waldo on the charge of causing the Friday night freight train wreck that killed three men and injured two Additional arrests are expected The incident marks the third Waldo wreck in six months and police expect more developments
In Beaver township six to eight farmers pursued a man posing as a worker and cornered him in a rural yard. He was shot multiple times and suspected of stealing goods from neighbors. The incident highlights vigilantism as locals acted before authorities could intervene.
Edward Kelton & Co. of Columbus, lumber dealers, assign to George L. Converse Jr. assets estimated at 200000 dollars, about half real and personal property. Liabilities are not expected to exceed 160000 dollars.
The Senate rejected a motion by Mr. Allen to proceed with a resolution to investigate alleged Alabama election irregularities during Governor Oates's 1900 election. The 6 to 41 vote reflected Republican and Populist lines, with Allen charging Republican insincerity on honest elections. The day focused on gas-rate regulation in DC.
House delayed special order on four immigration bills until adjournment day. The McCall bill calls for an educational test, Stone bill for consular inspection, and the Mahaney and Corliss bills demand stricter enforcement of current laws, focusing on Canadian migration. Several minor measures were approved that day.
Washington May 20 The United States Supreme Court ruled Louisiana must provide separate railroad cars for whites and colored people, affirming the lower court. Justice Brown wrote the opinion with Justice Harlan dissenting. The same justice also upheld Georgia's Sunday freight car ban in Hennington versus Georgia.
At Buckingham Palace the Princess of Wales with her daughters and Prince Charles of Denmark hosted a large drawing room in Queen’s behalf. Notable American guests included the Duchess of Marlborough formerly Consuela Vanderbilt, Mrs. Calvin S. Brice and her two daughters, and Mrs. Douglas Grant of New York. Mrs. Henry Asquith formerly Margot Tennant was presented as well.
Li Hung Chang and his suite reach Moscow from St Petersburg on May 20. He is received in a brilliant ceremony and later presides at a reception at the Chinese embassy adorned with flags. Also arrived are Field Marshal Yamaga the Japanese envoy, the Duke of Najera, a Spanish representative, and the crown prince of Romania.
New York May 20 final disposition on Thursday of many indictments from the 1894 95 senate inquiry is expected. District Attorney Fellows says most untried cases will be dismissed except the Brady piano case, where former Building Superintendent Thomas J Brady is accused of accepting a piano in exchange for favors.
Pierre May 20. White Buffalo, captain of Indian police at Cheyenne reservation, has applied for a pension for injuries sustained as a member of the Third United States Cavalry.
Davis W Va May 19 Hundreds of men fight spreading forest fires after 40 hours of struggle. Loss estimated over 500000 with Middle Fork track wiped out and entire county at risk. Villages and towns may be devastated as residents seek refuge while winds and smoke hinder efforts. Incendiaries suspected but no arrests reported.
A major blaze in downtown Atlanta near the Markham House and Union Depot destroyed the hotel, livery stable, undertaking shop, Decatur Street rookeries, and several Collins Street houses. The estimated total loss runs around 400000 dollars.
The Mary D Ayer sank in Lake Michigan after colliding with the steamer Onokee in dense fog. Five crew members including Captain Williams and Charles Mather drowned. only two of seven escaped. The Onokee was only slightly damaged and the Ayer was later taken in tow by City of Duluth before sinking.
A daytime blaze in Blue Island destroyed 26 buildings in the business district, causing about 150000 dollars in losses. A hurricane-like wind drove the flames as 300 dancers fled Saenger hall, narrowly escaping death. several people were wounded but none seriously.
Searchers in Wisconsin uncovered shoes suspender buckles and bones in a stump near Oconto. Officials fear Jacob Leschk was murdered and burned in a tree. Jacob Swanson, said to owe Leschk $65, was arrested on suspicion. he escaped custody twice before final detention.
The central committee of the Minnesota immigration convention met in St. Cloud with good attendance. Charles F. Hendryx of Sauk Center was elected chairman. Mayor Ladner welcomed delegates, and Theodore Schurmeier, president of the Minnesota Immigration Association, delivered the opening address. President Hill of the Great Northern could not attend. M. D. Grover filled his spot on the program.
Cambridge Mass May 16 Daly 20 and Reed 18 both residents of the city confessed to the fire marshal to setting six fires in six months. The conflagrations caused losses totaling 2 500 000. The city faced a months long reign of terror with incidents in Boston Somerville Cambridge and Waltham and 39 fires are detailed in sessions.
In Washington on May 16 Chairman Wadsworth of the House Agriculture Committee said a quorum would be difficult to assemble and no action would be taken this session on censuring Secretary Morton for rejecting the Northrup Braslin Goodwin seed bid.
The Ottawa Engineers Convention opened at noon with an invocation by Grand Chaplain George R. Dority. W. B Prenter, chair of the local arrangements committee, delivered a welcome, followed by May Borthwick with a civic address. Grand Chief Arthur spoke on the Brotherhood’s aims.
Fire gutted a two story home in McDonald Pennsylvania killing James Cadamire and her infant. Five other children escaped but were severely burned and their prognosis is poor.
May 18 report from BuLawayo says Captains Grey and Wrey led a party that attacked and routed Matabele near Induns, killing nearly eighty. The clash details are sparse but indicate a significant immediate loss for the Matabele.
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