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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
6
A roundup of varied notes includes Yale’s edge over Princeton in a track meet, the Idaho Republican convention backing free silver, and Sioux City seeking lower freight rates. Also reported are the Seattle line sale to bondholders, near 200 killed in a Sherman cyclone, Cockerill's remains arriving in New York, and a Minneapolis Ole Bull statue unveiling.
Washington May 26 The house moves toward final adjournment with conference reports likely to dominate the week. Speaker Reed faces pressure from Kem and aims to block unanimous consent abuse while Phillips labor and Erdman arbitration bills, along with a tariff repeal proposal, contend for priority ahead of six election cases.
Washington May 26 The senate faces a unclear week with potential debate on Butler bond resolution extending. Expectation centers on early move to the general deficiency appropriation bill, while river and harbor legislation looms as a possible adjournment trigger depending on presidential action and veto prospects. Senator Allison suggests adjournment by early next week if the president acts promptly.
May 26 Hi InGctTen Mills proposed an internal revenue tax of 5 percent on all articles over 10000 per year produced in the United States from iron steel lead copper nickel brass zinc cotton wool hemp silk or flax. Receipts would fund debt extinguishment. Sherman moved to table. Mills sought a quorum. The table vote passed 42 to 15. Allen proposed a further $1 per barrel beer tax. Sherman led to table, vote 35 to 32.
Stockholders of Holy Terror Mining sue officers and directors to stop sale of delinquent shares. They claim the mine holds extensive free milling gold ore with 250 tons in ore bins worth from 50 to 500 dollars per ton, and seek removal of officers and appointment of a receiver to run the mine for all stockholders.
The president sends a message to the Senate stating he will withhold state department Cuban correspondence. He cites it as incomparable with the public service to furnish now, in response to a Senate resolution of May 16 requesting the papers on American citizens in Cuba.
Rt. Rev. J. H. D. Wingfield bishop of the Southern California missionary district was stricken with paralysis and is in a very dangerous condition in Benecia California on May 26.
Paris hosts a fete Russe at the Grand Opera House last night in honor of the czar's coronation. The event drew society figures and spectators celebrating the Russian ceremonial pageantry with music and dances reflective of the occasion.
In Pittsburg Senator Quay visited, held a reception at Quay headquarters, and avoided discussing Canton talks with McKinley. Report suggests Quay as national chairman and Morton of New York as vice president with Platt steering New York politics.
Winnipeg dispatch reports McCullogh & Co.'s woolen mills in Rapid City burned completely due to overheating in the drying room. Fire destroyed extensive yarn cloth and mill facilities.
The treasury shows a daily loss of 1,635,300 in gold coin and bars with 1,550,000 destined for export. The reserve declines to 109,480,050, marking a reduced stockpile.
Are you one of those unhappy people who are suffering with weak nerves starting at every slight sound unable to endure disturbance and unable to sleep Hood's Sarsaparilla offers a blood purifying tonic to nourish the nerves while avoiding opiate remedies.
Advertisement notes Hood's Pills as the best after dinner remedy for digestion and to prevent constipation priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes relief and ease after meals with a familiar patent medicine tone.
Washington May 28 The House approved by 135 to 69 a bill repealing section 61 of the tariff law granting a rebate on alcohol for arts or medicines. An attached amendment creates a joint commission to study free alcohol next session. East and New England opposed. Dolliver of Iowa attacked reform opponents and ridiculed Horace Boies in a sharp political dig.
In Washington on May 28 the senate discussed tariff and finance. Dubois proposed adding 75 cents per barrel to beer tax to test treasury aid rhetoric. Sherman opposed. motion to table failed 25 to 30 as Mills and Gray backed the amendment and Nelson, Aldrich and Vilas opposed. The debate shifted to a bond bill around 2 o'clock, with Pritchard supporting and Lindsay opposing.
The Republican Senate steering committee and caucus plan place the cheese bill first, followed by the bond bill, then the free alcohol repeal bill and the fruit brandy bill. They expect adjournment around June 8, though no exact date was set.
May 28 report from Washington states Secretary Lamont has been told by Mr. Cleveland that the president intends to veto the river and harbor bill. The veto message is being prepared as the president views the measure as expanding government spending via the contract system.
Coal in large quantities found about nine miles south of Pine Ridge agency near bad lands. Indians have been put to work to develop the discovery. Gas has been escaping nearby and cattle gather there in cold weather due to the heat.
Sullivan Indiana May 28 The Sullivan County sheriff plans to visit the principal mines amid anticipated trouble with striking miners. Several reports of violence and unrest have been received as authorities prepare to respond.
Jacksonville May 25. Telegrams between Collector Bisbee and the treasury department lead to the steamer Three Friends being escorted beyond the 38 mile limit by the revenue cutter Boutwell. The ship carries arms ammunition coal and provisions for a long voyage headed for Key West. Captain Broward reports Laurada has arrived at the bar but sailed for sea after landing cargo and men on the Cuban coast last Tuesday.
The Turkish troops in the district of Sphakia are surrounded by insurgents aided by local inhabitants. The Times reports from Athens that Cretan insurgent successes have driven rural Turks to flee to towns, risking renewed fanaticism and unrest across Crete.
Reports from North Dakota grain receivers indicate that less than 50 percent of the area seeded a year ago has seed now due to continued wet weather, delaying planting across the hard wheat belt.
In Ashland Wisconsin on May 25 a large raft of red oak logs broke loose off Houghton point. Logs towed in pine boom sticks sank immediately after breaking loose, causing heavy losses. Logs belonged to C C Thompson Lumber Company of Washburn.
A woman recalls youth and a stolen rose from her bodice and laments waning health. Her husband fears asking for a rose red as her cheeks. She seeks Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and related ailments.
Harper's Weekly outlines 1896 coverage and sections. It will publish top art literature and music criticism with Howells Crockett and Crockett serial, editorials and cartoons supporting good government. The issue promises notable travel features and diverse illustrated journalism.
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