31 May 1894
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
1
Tariff leaders expect no extended conference with the senate after the bill returns. They plan a 10 day reconciliation window, aiming for senate action by June 15 to 18 and a presidential signature before June ends.
The Senate bribery investigating committee reports witnesses for newspaper correspondents refused to reveal sources about Sugar Trust influence on the tariff bill. The committee holds each witness in contempt and cites the federal statute punishing refusals with fines up to 1000 dollars and up to one year in jail. The law requires certification to the district attorney and bars excuses based on disgrace.
The senate debated Hawaiian affairs as Senator Kyle sought to avoid delaying a resolution against interference with Hawaii. Senator Vest offered a substitute opposing annexation and promoting self-determination for the Sandwich Islands. The West amendment failed 18 to 36, then Proctor and Pettigrew spoke against the tariff bill.
Authorities in Victoria Mexico were advised of a bandit attack that left five people dead. Details are scarce as police investigate the early morning incident and pursue suspects. Local officials urge residents to avoid speculation while the case is pursued.
The family of Benito Hernandez, including his wife and three children, was attacked near Colchastos as they traveled from Mata moras to Monterey. All were killed and robbed by brigands in a deadly assault. Also, Chicago tradesmen appeal for relief to aid Pullman strikers. About 4,000 dependents rely on the relief committee as supplies run low.
Sioux City Iowa May 31 Colonel H M Laird of Pierre South Dakota United States commissioner and director of the soldiers home there died suddenly of heart disease on a Northwestern train at Orange City while en route to Sioux City.
Specials from Missouri Kansas and Arkansas railroad centers report coal miners strike causing shop closures in Sedalia and Atchison and standstills at Van Buren. Freight services are reduced with only passenger and emergency coal moves allowed until striking miners resume work.
William H. Lee Fred C. Laird of Laird and Lee and Alexandr W. Winter have patented a process for combining mineral and vegetable oils. The method aims to revolutionize butterine oleomar garine and other imitation meat products. They report turning down a 2 million dollar offer for the rights.
In St Paul on May 30 Judge Nelson denied the writ of prohibition against Lieutenant Maney's court martial. The trial will proceed on its merits, making Maney amenable to the sixty second article of war which allows imprisonment in a penitentiary in addition to dismissal from service.
Kellys army of 1100 men arrived in St Louis from Alton Illinois and anchored off Ferry street near the waterworks. Local labor unions greeted them and provided a supper as they camped before resuming the march to Washington.
Mordecai L Hopkins longtime editor and Wilbur F Storey associate dies at his daughter Mrs F W Ball's home in Grand Rapids Michigan. His editorials helped The Times gain fame during the rebellion era and his sharp remarks prompted Secretary Stanton to order a nine day suppression of the paper.
Kenneth I Sutherland received two years and eight months in Sing Sing plus a \$500 fine for involvement in Gravesend election frauds tied to John Y McKane. He admitted fabricating 800 to 1 200 fictitious votes in 1892 and said about 1 500 bogus ballots were cast in Gravesend. He named no other individuals.
Claus Spreckels voices strong views on Hawaii where his sugar plantations lie. He predicts the provisional government will fail and a revolution is inevitable, recounting the 1893 overthrow and the role of American forces and German troops on the islands.
Washington report clears up conflicting notices about the Minneapolis. Officials say the preliminary trial under builder supervision will occur on July 4, with government test not before August or September. Philadelphia dispatch confirms the cruiser entered the dock.
An opinion piece argues for a fixed age requirement for United States senators, presenting the measure as essential to eligibility, maturity, and stable governance. It praises consistency with constitutional design and warns against shifting standards that could undermine legislative legitimacy.
Evan Settle and P D Breckinridge spoke in Ashland in the court house yards for the Democratic congressional nomination. About two thousand people attended as candidates for the Ashland district spoke in the afternoon. The report also notes Supreme Court term activity and Cripple Creek mining disputes with arbitration efforts failing and commanders among strikers.
In St. Paul on May 30 the Shoemakers' union voted to launch a cooperative shoe factory to begin operations before fall. A stock company will be formed under union officers and stock sold only to members, with 50 workers planned at launch.
Iowa crop bulletin reports worse conditions than two weeks ago due to frost and drought. Corn remains promising, but cut worms are common and replanting occurs. Acreage up with partial failure of oats, drought harms all grain, hay damaged, pastures short, and stock water scarce.
Judge Williams of the US court instructed Mr. Chrysler, attorney for H. Bovard as Loomis company receiver, to open the Bevy mines and start operations. He told the receiver to employ miners available and begin work immediately to capitalize on the current profitable outlook.
Helena report notes that plans to hold a sun dance in Great Falls with 500 Cree participants and an admission fee were halted by government action. The governor's protection will stop all arrangements.
Sioux Falls May 30 Dr A M Fish freed on $500 bond after nearly a year in jail following manslaughter charges over an abortion death of Miss Mingie Olson. jury in both cases dismissed for lack of sufficient proof.
Parkersburg West Virginia May 30 hardware firms report telegrams from Camden mines along the Ohio River railroad requesting all firearms. Company E stands ready to march at a moment's notice to quell a riot.
Frank McDill, a Port Angeles restaurant keeper, returns to his home after 15 years away. The property valued at $50,000 is involved, with noted absence from his residence in Port Angeles.
Springfield news brief notes May 80 as the State Register of Illinois, a central organ of the act, features Tuley as a Senate candidate with local political buzz and party interest in the upcoming race.
A Milwaukee report notes a Republican caucus at the Pfister hotel to unite behind a rival wing and work to defeat the Taylor faction for the gubernatorial nomination. The piece predicts a lively fight among prominent party figures.
About one thousand miners from Fremont county and Trinidad entered the Rovsg camp in Colorado on May 30. No trouble reported as about 150 miners are at work and say they will continue if protection is provided.
Leavenworth Kansas May 30 an order from the secretary of war was received at Fort Leavenworth directing three infantry companies to move immediately to McAlester Indian Territory to suppress the mine troubles and restore to owners the property now held by strikers
Illinois mine operators from Central and Southern fields join United Mine Workers of Illinois executives in Springfield. A three person committee was named to invite all Illinois operators to an event next Thursday. Miners delegates also meet that day and a scale will be presented to operators.
Report from Cripple Creek says strikers left large quantities of dynamite in mine shafts behind timbering. Hidden wires connected to charges could explode, risking instant death to any miner inside while attackers stay unseen.
In Philadelphia on May 29, soft coal operators decided to end parley with striking miners and immediately hire replacements. A three member committee was named to secure workers and put mines back into operation with deputy sheriffs to protect workers if needed.
W H Lyford of Chicago arrived in Terre Haute with a restraining order from U S Judge Baker enjoining striking coal miners and others from interfering with a coal train of 24 cars sidetracked at Clinton Locks Saturday now in their possession.
Washington May Ledge Bradley overruled Colonel W C P Breckinridge motion to file a bill of exceptions in Miss Madeline Pollard suit. The ruling cites failure to furnish the bill within the three day window before the motion deadline, effectively preventing an appeal to a higher court.
Peter Maher the Ireland's champion defeated Boston colored heavyweight George Godfrey in the sixth round at the Casino. The bout drew praise as Boston's greatest fight in years with referee Frank Stevenson overseeing. Godfrey never held the upper hand at any stage.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on May 0 a large influx of outside miners converges near No 6 shaft at Mucha kinock with many armed. Six hundred expected by morning. Governor Jackson notified and national guard may be called. Fifty deputies sworn in. Colored miners are armed.
Spokane officials report riverside flooding with water levels higher than any recorded. In three days the Spokane river washed away several bridges while no fatalities occur though multiple near drownings are noted.
Abdication of Presbyterian assembly noted as adjourned with Pittsburgh meeting planned next year. Ironwood plant to move to Marshfield Wisconsin. Emma Juch wedding to Assistant DA Wellman set June 26 Stamford Connecticut. Child of Attorney Crozier missing since Saturday, likely kidnapped by gypsies. Icebergs sighted by Grecian near New York from Glasgow voyage. Captain Mahan to receive honorary degree at Oxford in June. Eastbound Chicago shipments last week totaled 48816 tons, up from prior week and last year.
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