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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
6
The Pittsburgh meeting discussed federation ideas for American Federation of Labor affiliates, but leaders say a nationwide federation is impractical and no such plan has been before the convention. The talks emphasized local control and conditional federation under the grand body while the afternoon session covered routine business.
A fierce north wind drives a gale on Lake Michigan as the schooner A. J. Cummings sinks in 20 feet of water near Milwaukee Harbor. Lifesavers fail to rescue the crew. two men reportedly swept overboard. An unknown vessel foundered near Whitefish Bay and a small craft was beached near Bay View. Damaging winds unroofed structures and toppled trees along the city.
An advertising piece extols Demorest's Magazine as a comprehensive family publication. It links palmistry lines to personality and success, promotes a premium art print, and urges subscribing for 1894 at two dollars with over twenty five dollars in value. It lists astrology like Mount of Jupiter and Venus as guides to ambition and pleasure and invites readers to request a specimen copy.
Four unknown vessels are reported ashore between Milwaukee and Racine marking a puzzling maritime development. Local authorities have not identified crews or origins as residents monitor the shoreline.
A severe storm with high winds struck Sheboygan and damaged infrastructure as the three masted schooner Surprise of Chicago lay offshore in Lake Michigan. Wires were blown down and small buildings wrecked while several people were injured by flying debris and the sea pounded the shore.
The steamer Sosgo sailed from Duluth on Friday as the first outbound vessel in 48 hours due to rough seas. Bay waters rose two feet, forcing two sawmills to shut down operations.
A heavy wind and light rain in Lyons Iowa suspend river traffic. Temperatures plummet from 90 to 45 degrees as conditions worsen.
Des Moines Iowa May 19 the supreme court ruled against the Peoria Brewing Company and ordered it to refund Charles De France 2579 50 for liquor sold illegally under Iowa law. The decision sets a precedent that such sales require strict cash handling or risk recovery of payments after disposal. De France owed 6032 67 and paid 2579 50.
The World’s Managua dispatch reports President Zelaya frightened by President Cleveland’s firm policy. Zelaya’s enemies say he is under Washington’s thumb. Public sentiment holds the United States patience nearly exhausted and warns of possible occupation if further murders of American citizens occur.
A severe wind storm struck Anderson Indiana late last night causing extensive damage to several plants. The North Anderson window glass factory burned after damage, the Wright shovel works collapsed injuring night watchman James Merryweather, and the Indiana box factory suffered damage with watchman George Bayer fatally injured.
Evans mine in Oskaloosa Iowa saw all its workers abandon the site as of May 19. The Evans mine is noted as the county’s largest commercial operation and its halt signals a major disruption in local mining.
The first boat of the Kelly fleet crossed the dam at Bonaparte Iowa at 8 10 p m and by 8 30 all were over with no damage The army moved with a large supply of provisions into camp three miles below Bonaparte and Farmington
A May storm near Waxahachie destroys Merriman farm house killing Merriman and his wife. Three children and two young men staying there are badly injured. Authorities report the tragedy as they search for details.
Washington May 21. Labor bureau officials wrapped up a three day convention here and adjourned to meet in Minneapolis next year with the date to be settled later.
An armed guard surrounds the Keystone mine at Parsons, ten miles from Wilkes-Barre, as striking workers sever telephone lines to the site.
A Toledo Ohio advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from local merchants West and Troax Ware, Kinnan and Marvin, and claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Prices listed as 75 cents per bottle with free testimonials.
Frosts in Kansas Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Wisconsin caused crop damage and freezing of water in Des Moines and Chicago rail lines resumed after washouts. Reports note heavy and killing frosts in towns along Grand Island road Des Moines and Yankton with garden and fruit losses.
Indiana writer Solomon Yewell known as Sol praises Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Heart Cure and Liver Pills in a Marion ind letter dated December 5 1892. He says veterans use the remedies with satisfaction and urges others to try them. Pills priced at 1 per bottle six for 5 with no opiates. Presbyterians at Saratoga discuss reunion with Southern church and appoint a nine member committee to pursue organization on the basis of the Confession of Faith. The meeting also sends fraternal greetings to other churches and appoints John J McCook vice moderator. Theological seminaries discussion notes legal questions raised by new proposals.
Judge Riner and United States Attorney arrived from Cheyenne to give a hearing to the Idaho Industrials in Green River Wyoming on May 21.
May 21 OskaLoosa Iowa report notes the mining operation is expanding to become the largest commercial activity in the area. Local officials expect increased employment and regional supply impact.
R G Dan Co Weekly Review notes strikes by coal and coke workers pause but halt many works and strain railroads. Cleveland conference shows anger and wider gaps, delaying tariff action. Despite this, recoveries in activity and trade volumes sustain confidence. US failures drop to 220 vs 247 last year. Canada 24 vs 14.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Hood's Sarsaparilla to combat weakness from warm weather and to expel disease, promising strength and appetite. It also promotes Head's Pills as a reliable family laxative and liver medicine.
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