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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
6
Reports show an Indian difficulty threatening Montana while Yale defeated Princeton in a track meet. Other items include the Idaho Republican convention backing free silver, Seattle trade issues, a railway sale to bond holders, and a mass cyclone death toll near 200 at Sherman Texas. Remains arrive in New York for John A. Cockerill.
Tuer River Falls Minn May 19 crowds rushed to the Red Lake land opening with about 500 entrants despite rain. Reports say two men were killed and a third wounded in early conflicts, though unverified. Poor roads and ongoing settlement hopes warn that post opening will still draw many seekers to Crookston and surrounding lands.
In Crookston Minnesota on May 18 a large line formed at the land office for filings. Many found their claim taken or reoffered to as many as ten applicants. One line jumper used a transom to enter and was booted from the line. Five women stayed to the end and found their plots blank. One hundred forty claims were filed. The coming week may see more offerings as settlers push for priority.
Fosston Minnesota May 18 The day was ideal for land takers with about 2000 gathered on the reservation west line. No reports of incidents have been received. More white capped wagons arrived from the south during the morning than on any day since the opening proclamation was issued.
The strike by nailers and packers spreads to the Grand Republic mill causing it to shut down. Barclay mill opens with new force but is forced to close. About 500 workers in eight mills may go out within days as 25 nailers and packers from Minneapolis refuse to work after learning the situation.
Eau Claire May 15 The prohibition state convention opened with Captain J F Cleghorn of Clinton as chairman and Dr Mosely of Tomah as secretary. The platform will likely be prohibition only. Rev E L Eaton of Dayton is discussed as a candidate for governor.
In Wilmington on May 15 the African Methodist Episcopal church elected three bishops William B. Derrick of New York James H. Armstrong of Washington and James G. Embry of Philadelphia. Bishop Henry M. Turner presided. the vote was close and interesting.
In Buffalo, 13 miles east of Springfield Illinois, two masked men robbed the Bank of Buffalo at noon binding and gagging cashier Carl Kloppenburg who locked up. $11,000 was taken. Dawson found Kloppenburg later bound on the floor. No suspects yet as the search continues.
A Berlin dispatch cites The Neuste Nachrichten reporting that President Kruger telegraphs Colonial Secretary Chamberlain stating that the commuted sentences of reform prisoners will not be decided until Cecil Rhodes leaves Africa.
Baseball scores from cities include Minneapolis Grand Rapids Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus and more. Standings list clubs Detroit Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Grand Rapids with varied win percentages. National League results show Chicago Baltimore Louisville St Louis Cleveland New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston and others with pennant standings.
Rev. Father Caffery vicar general of the Roman Catholic diocese of Georgia is dead. Joe Wolcott and Charley Johnson of Minneapolis signed articles to box 20 rounds at the Woburn Athletic club Boston on May 28.
A southwest to northeast tornado swept across Seneca Kansas on May 19 causing extensive property damage and multiple fatalities. The Grand Opera House and courthouse suffered severe damage, churches lost their steeples, and many homes and other buildings were destroyed or unroofed. Oneida saw three Sherrard children killed, while Baileyville endured west half destruction with no fatalities reported.
A May 19 cyclone struck Frankfort sweeping the town from the southwest. The north and west areas were wrecked with about sixty buildings razed and homes blown apart. Several churches suffered severe damage and many residents were left homeless while reports of heavy country damage raise the toll.
A cyclone damaged Sabetha in Kansas near the Nebraska line destroying the Grand Island depot and elevator and about 20 residences. Authorities fear 20 to 25 injured with several expected to die. Twenty families became homeless, losing all possessions. Earlier a cyclone formed over Miltonvale and moved out of town with minor damage, likely the same windstorm.
A deadly cyclone swept the northwest corner, destroying Elva with the Jones family killed including five persons. Graves county damage followed with two stores two churches and one schoolhouse razed along with barns stables and fences.
A special to The Star reports an exceptionally heavy rain in Joplin Missouri swelling Willow Branch to 200 feet across Main Street. Many business houses were flooded causing about 1000 dollars in damage and two hundred feet of street washed out southeast of town.
An explosion in Bida in the Nupe country on the Niger river razed the emirate palace and killed about 200 people. The blast occurred in West Africa near the Brass coast on May 19, devastating the area and prompting emergency response.
A Berlin military court sentenced Count von Kotze to two years in fortress confinement for dueling Baron von Schrader, who died from wounds sustained in the clash. The ruling was reported by a London dispatch to The Standard on May 19.
The ad urges that ninety percent of people should take Hood's Sarsaparilla this season to prevent debility and disease. It promises that money spent on six bottles will return as improved health, vigor, and stronger nerves.
Ballington Booth and Brigadier Fielding of the American Volunteers spoke at Central Park M E church in St Paul describing the crisis that led to the recent factional disturbance.
An ad touts Hood's Pills as simple to buy and take and claims a cure for all liver ills at a price of 25 cents. The copy emphasizes ease of use and operation.
A. C. Pitman, president of the Chapron Banking Company in Chapron Nebraska, was arrested for receiving money while knowing the institution was insolvent following its recent placement in receivership.
In Cleveland on May 18 the Methodist conference pursued a bishop election with three ballots. Chaplain McCabe led on the final ballot but remained over 100 votes shy of a majority. The state of the church committee debated sociological topics while other panels met. An Epworth League anniversary was held in the armory that evening.
At the Missouri State University electrical laboratory in Columbia five guinea pigs were used to test Roentgen rays on diphtheria. One of the inoculated pigs exposed to rays for four hours showed no diphtheria signs after 72 hours, remaining lively, while the unexposed pig died within 28 hours from the diphtheria injection.
Commander in Chief Walker condemns posts engaging in political work and officers using official positions to aid candidates. He warns that partisan influence during political excitement could cause dissensions and orders such activity halted to protect the order.
An advertisement touts a contrived compound “Yrevocsid Lacidem Nedlog” claiming to cure incipient consumption and blood impurities, with a parallel claim that the Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, cures consumption and lung scrofula in early stages. It urges immediate action before the undertaker, touting G M D as a cure.
Harper's Weekly announces 1896 plans including extensive coverage of world events, art and literature, and politics. It previews departments by Howells and others, promises serials and fiction strength, and notes presidential election coverage and independent advocacy for good government and sound money.
The notice states weekly volumes start with January's first number each year and subscriptions begin with the current number upon receipt when no time is stated. It emphasizes the need for express order from Harper & Brothers to proceed with this advertisement.
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The league seeks to shield American bone industry by a tariff on imports to ensure adequate protection against foreign labor competition.
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