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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
6
An advertisement extols a long standing emulsion of pure liver oil claiming superior health benefits for consumption and wasting diseases. It warns against substitutes and urges buying from Scott & Bowne of New York with price options 50c and 1.
Oshkosh steamboat operators may be paid to idle for two months by Kimberly Clark paper interests to secure higher water by reopening the Fox River pool. Mill owners claim idle days cost $50,000 weekly and urge government to rescind the blocking order. Lumbermen also seek high water to move hundreds of thousands of feet of logs stranded along riverbanks.
James J. Corbett has arrived in New York and plans to start training for the bout with Bob Fitzsimmons around June 1 at Asbury Park. He expresses interest in fighting Jackson and Fitzsimmons days or weeks apart and aims to secure a double event, while standing by his previous criticisms of the National Sporting Club.
San Francisco on May 21 reports several bicyclists fined five dollars for not carrying lights or signaling at crossings under a city ordinance. Last night about 300 riders rode the streets using lanterns bells and horns. about a half dozen were arrested for disturbing the peace and others for noncompliance.
Jefferson City May 21 Chairman Hall of the Democratic organization says the silver convention will be called with or without the state central committee consent. The move aims to boost Senator West for president and aligns with Speaker Crisp's unnamed candidate plans.
A mysterious disease resembling hydrophobia has hit a large steer herd near Burlington Iowa on May 21. Six cattle have died as they foam at the mouth, bellow, run about then collapse in a coma and revive before dying within a day. The state veterinary surgeon has been notified.
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern, said rates will rise slightly but expenses will be cut, signaling a livelier competition for Northwest business with Canadian Pacific. He dismissed fears of Canadian Pacific as a dangerous rival and noted potential Japanese Pacific routes could boost U S trade after the China Japan war.
Berlin reports four days of talks by United German Northern Pacific committees on Ed Adams plan to reorganize the Northern Pacific. Foreclosure of the old company, new firm with 100 to 200 million in bonds, mortgage security on the system, and Great Northern endorsement with half the new stock. Syndicate led by J Pierpont Morgan and Deutsch Bank to provide working capital.
The Plant steamship from Cuba reports an engagement on the 12th near Jovito. Spanish papers claim 2,000 Cubans attacked the city, opening fire from three sides and forcing Spaniards to retreat. Spaniards sent 80 men for reinforcements and Cuban losses are set at 700.
Shanghai May 21 China asks Japan for more time to hand over Formosa pending further proposals. Japan reportedly declined the request.
In Omanda on May 17 the convention considered inviting Catholic bodies of similar character to consolidate with the Catholic Knights of America. No action was taken yet but indications point to a future consolidation. Endorsement of the Minnesota Dental Law was also discussed. In Faree North Dakota on May 17 the North Dakota Dental Association held a convention and will seek endorsement of the Minnesota dental law for adoption in the state.
From Majanga Madagascar a dispatch reports the First battalion of the Colonial regiment clashed with a large Hova force near Marovay. The Hovas fled at bayonet point leaving 60 dead and wounded while 13 French soldiers were wounded.
Dr. O. T. Maxon a prominent Evanston Illinois physician died in Pasadena after taking an overdose of morphine to ease pain. He was 72 years old and had spent the winter in San Diego with his family.
Four hundred men and boys employed at the Upson Works are on strike and the plant is closed. They demand restoration of a 10 percent wage cut made two years ago, which the company refuses to concede.
The first edition of The Weather and Crop Review, a monthly climatology and crops journal, is released. Editor E A Beals, head of the local weather bureau, says the publication will serve as the official state weather service journal and invite expert contributors on irrigation and sanitary climatology.
Salt Lake May 17 Salt Lake is gaily decorated in honor of the silver conference. The first carriage in the big procession carried the governors of Utah Montana and Idaho with ex Governor Prince of New Mexico. The tabernacle hosted a large audience. Governor Richards called the convention to order and Governor West delivered an address of welcome. Mayor Baskin welcomed the delegates with Governor Prince replying. Thomas C Morrill of Montana father of the conference was chosen temporary chairman and Henry W Langhor of California secretary.
About 100 delegates from 21 grand councils attend the 18th annual session of the Supreme Council Royal Arcanum in St. Louris. The meeting in May will run for one week and will operate in executive session.
A Brighton New York mother reports her daughter Blanche aged fifteen recovered from paralysis and nervous symptoms after using Dr Miles Nervine. She gained 31 pounds, returned to regular school, and regained full use of her right arm with a splendid appetite.
Dr Miles Nervine is offered for sale by druggists at 1.6 dollars per bottle or sent prepaid on receipt of price by the Dr Miles Medical Co El Ind. Seld by druggists everywhere.
New York readers are told that Mr Cornelius Vanderbilt and his brother deny any interest in purchasing or controlling the Reading railroad.
Secretary Gresham had a quiet restful day while Representative Hitt showed the best condition since his illness reached a critical stage in Washington on May 21.
GLENPIVE Man May 17 Judge Milburn sentences William Bailey to hang on Tuesday July 2 for the murder of John G Barkley near Newton in Dawson County on February 16.
Indianapolis May 20 General Lew Wallace has declined to accept the regent position for the state soldiers and sailors monument joining General Fred Knefler and Colonel G W Menzies who were appointed to the board.
An archival promo summarizes Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations from infancy to motherhood, emphasizing continued use from babyhood to adult motherhood and for children.
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