24 May 1894
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
1
In Washington on May 23 the Senate tabled Senator Platts amendment that would set iron ore duty at 60 cents per ton. The finance committee proposal for a 40 cent per ton duty was approved without division at 1 35. Hunton Kyle and Buttz testified before the Bribery Investigating Committee.
A report to the department states Navajo Indians are off their reservation and committing depredations on settlers, prompting calls for arrest and action by authorities in New Mexico.
Reports from Williamsport indicate water levels dropping after a devastating flood that inundated half the city. Debris and mud clog streets while fires, power, and gas were knocked out. hundreds fled to upper floors by boat. No confirmed deaths, but millions in losses loom as logs and mills suffer heavy damage.
May 23 Des Moines report says a county jail mob threatening to lynch conductor Ridpath’s killers dispersed at midnight after a fire alarm, a fleeing man spotted who may have directed the crowd. Despite heated sentiment, no outbreak occurred and prisoners were moved to Winterset amid talk of further acts including a woman accused of poisoning.
A gun battle at the Dallas Schoolhouse during a Republican primary near Hanrarp California results in James McCaffrey being killed instantly by William Ryan and James O Ryan mortally wounded. A dozen men fought, fire totaling at least 50 shots, with officers and physicians en route.
Election commissioners W A Hutchins P P Keenan and Henry Shomer were discharged by habeas corpus after being fined 1000 dollars each for contempt of court. Judge Chetlain had held them in contempt for refusing to produce election ballots before the grand jury. The opinion was issued jointly by Judges Tuley and Sears.
Denver May 23 All property of the Colorado Eastern railway including 8 360 acres of coal lands in his county was sold at trustee sale to satisfy six per cent bonds totaling 500 000 The Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York acting as trustee for the Iders bid in the property for the bondholder group
The Bacts and Kuehn treasury cases, to be argued in the circuit court this afternoon, have been postponed until later in the week and may be heard Thursday. About 185000 dollars are involved, the state claiming that amount from the ex-treasurer.
On Sunday night John and Barney Hammill were arrested for the murder of a conductor in Des Moines. The third suspect, George Weems, remains at large. Sheriff adds guards at the county jail amid threats of lynching.
Postponement announced for a roughbred yearling sale in May at Ton, Kentucky. Officials listed include Colonel Barnes Melbourne Pendley Ferguson Kingston with details on shifting the sale date from May 13 to a later unspecified time.
In Shland Kentucky on May 23 eight pad maces resumed at Norton 8 as rolling and nail operate in fall with assurance supply. The ballast furnace to be placed next week continuing overall project progress.
Fragmentary OCR notes show numbers and names with missing context. The entry references miners, a location Dureath, car counts, and ad consumption. exact event or outcome is unclear.
For 36 hours waves pounded from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Rail lines buried in sand, vessels distressed, and many small sail boats wrecked. Trees fences and crops damaged. Delaware River flooding extensive with Camden and Bordentown also affected.
Washington May 21 The Senate privileges and elections committee opened a bribery inquiry. Senator Hunton and son Epha Hunton Jr testified. C W Buttz identified as the man who approached Hunton. Senator Kyle and Buttz faced questioning while others like Duncan McFarlane and James W Walker contributed notes and testimony.
Niagara Falls New York May 23 continuous rain for four days has caused river creeks to overflow. Echola district suburb flooded by Gill creek while Muddy Run on the Canadian side swept away bridge parts. Repeated landslides along Central Lewiston branch. track walkers patrol to keep rails clear.
May 23 Norristown Pa reports traffic on all railroads suspended as floodwater covers tracks. Front street Bridgeport houses flood prompting evacuations. A two story frame house occupied by James Lanigan swept away after occupants abandoned it. Mills along the river flooded ground floors with stock moved by boat.
Ontaka creek at Leroy New York overflowed its banks reaching a record high. Cellars and low homes flooded as trees fences dead cattle and other stock are swept away. Farmers report many sheep drowned and crops ruined.
Bradford report to The Press says the flood has subsided and heavy rain has ceased though showers linger. No trains reached Bradford today due to washouts and landslides.
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania May 24 the high and Monocacy rivers exceed 1889 flood levels. Residents evacuate second stories as rainfall continues and waters rise, prompting ongoing emergency conditions.
The first American congress of Liberal Religious Societies opens at Sinai temple in Chicago on May 23 and runs through May 25. Leaders from Independents Universalists Unitarians Reformed Hebrews Ethical Culturists and other liberal groups attend to seek closer cooperation across denominations.
Excitement rises in Pauls Valley as placer gold is found in paying quantities. A California-born woman who long knew of the metals has worked the find and washed out several hundred dollars. Companies are forming to develop the discovery.
Sioux City Iowa may witness a foreclosure after The Trust Company of North America filed to foreclose on 1,250,000 dollars of first mortgage bonds for the Sioux City Terminals and Warehouse Company. It is expected a decree will be issued though Credits Communication Company may redeem the property prior to sale.
Three more names were added to the storm death toll in Chicago. Albert Anderson Ole Jacobson and Oscar Larson were fishermen whose bodies were recovered from a pocket near the government pier midway between the old crib and the lighthouse.
In Washington May 23 the Iowa House moved to strike the docking of members salaries from the appropriation bill. Hayes Democrat Iowa offered an amendment declaring the section had been repealed. The amendment passed 118 to 84 with the speaker and two Democratic rules committee members voting no. A yea and nay vote was announced for when the bill is reported to the house.
A jury of the interior has forwarded a request to the War Department in Washington on May 23 regarding depredations allegedly committed by Navajos. The note signals ongoing concerns over tribal conduct and federal response.
Topeka May 23 Attorney General Little holds that the Master Plumbers' association of Kansas falls under state trust law. The group aimed to control plumbers supplies and bar non-members from wholesale purchases. Members organizing against outsiders face criminal prosecution.
The body of an unknown man who jumped into the Mississippi from the Sibley street dock remains unrecovered. No identity or missing-person reports match the description, and no inquiries have been made at police headquarters.
In Topeka Kansas May 23 800 to 400 workers at an operating Santa Fe shop were laid off under a General Manager Frey order. An official cited poor business and earnings below expectations as the reason to reduce costs to match receipts.
The supreme lodge increased the per capita days from 30 to 40 cents annually. New York was chosen over Louisville for the next meeting set for the second Tuesday in June 1895. The lodge requires absolute proof of death, not mere mysterious absence, to claim an insurance benefit.
The state department granted permission for the militia of British Columbia to cross the border with arms and equipment to take part in Seattle Washington’s Fourth of July celebration. Several regiments are expected to cross.
West Superior Wis May 23 The new steamer Northwest the exclusive passenger vessel of the Great Northern railway will depart on her initial trip June 8 from here. Rumor that the boat lacks water to pass Soo canal denied by the general agent.
High water at La Crosse Wisconsin on May 23 reaches levels not seen since 1880. Levee and coal docks submerged. residents move out as four mills suspend operations due to flooding.
Stockholders representing a majority of the 50000 capital stock of the Ott Manufacturing Company ask Judge Vail to appoint a receiver. They contend the company is solvent but running at a loss and in need of court intervention in Illinois on May 23.
Katherine Pritchard of California files suit in Sioux City against A. & Garrettson and W. H. Silsberhorn to recover $70,000 on notes from a Redeal stockyard deal in California.
The 86th annual Minnesota Sunday School convention opened at Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church with about 100 delegates in attendance. Sr. Pav. May 2% notes the first session began and ongoing activities were announced.
A flood in Olean and surrounding areas swamped many houses and outbuildings, washed away logs at Gordon's mill owned by Frank Luter, flooded all stores, and forced canal pump stations to shut down. Bridges on the Western New York and Pennsylvania line were carried away and crops across the valley were ruined. Scores of residents fled their homes with valuables lost.
In Pittsburg on May 9 the rivers rose to 95 feet 6 inches and then began to fall. Flooding affected lowlands and caused a day’s stoppage at some factories along the banks, but no serious damage was reported.
Central Pennsylvania coal mine operators meet in Philadelphia and unanimously set a May 28 deadline for striking miners to return to work. If unmet, mines will open to new workers and current miners who return will be protected. Operators insist on keeping wages at 40 cents per ton.
Lieu tenants R Gill and John Thomas, advance agents of the Northwestern division of the industrial army, solicit funds in Great Falls for food for their followers. The 2,000 men are moving in small squads between Spokane and Helena, to be reorganized at Helena. They have credentials from the Spokane trades and labor council and will move east via the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern lines.
Washington May 28 The secretary of the interior announced decisions in Ashland land cases involving the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Omaha railway interest and the Wisconsin Central. England vs Martin was dismissed but a hearing was ordered to investigate a report alleging Martinson entry for W E McCord. A full investigation was ordered in related cases.
The Evening Post ends its run after 19 days. It was started by former staff of the St Paul Daily News, signaling a rapid closure in the local press landscape.
Snow has fallen in Bristol Tennessee with surrounding mountains crowned in white. White Top east of the town reports snow depth of five inches.
Evansy Indiana May 28. The Switchmen's Association was busy outlining plans for a biennial meeting to discuss union matters and upcoming events.
May 23 reports indicate William Seifert his wife and five children were rescued from poisoning effects. Authorities investigate whether a domestic incident or accidental exposure caused the family's illness. Police and medical staff report the household treated at local hospital.
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