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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
2
The militia, about 800 soldiers, stands in a favorable position to repulse any assault. Strikers and reinforcements from Spring Valley may bring numbers to about 1,000, while foreign miners push for the release of two jailed comrades in Ottawa.
A freight train on the Illinois Central derailed near Oglesby after striking obstructions set by striking workers. Soldiers responded after reports of shots fired as workers fled, with rail ties piled on the tracks and tension rising between immigrant laborers and the railway.
The Pittsburg district embraces approval from employers and manufacturers for the Cleveland based scale of the Amal gamated Association of Tin Iron and Steel Workers. At Jones Laughlin and other plants the new scale is viewed with satisfaction and expected to be signed.
Four thousand miners in the Coal Creek district of Knoxville Tennessee returned to work on May 28. They resume under the same terms that applied before the April 26 strike, effectively breaking the dispute for this district.
Denver May 28 The trial of Grand Chief Telegrapher Ramsay before the Order of Railway Telegraphers is in progress behind closed doors. He faces 39 counts alleging violations of order laws and usages. A key charge alleges he aided the Atlantic and Pacific strike by sending operators to replace strikers and appointing his brother to oversee them reporting to Superintendent Gemmel in Topeka.
A cave-in at the Tacoma bluffs near the wharves killed Major W. T. Gillespie a mining man and Arnold Bernberg a stationary engineer aged 45. Two others were injured in the incident reported May 28.
The body of a man found floating in the Desplaines river at Riverside was thought to resemble W A Sinsrott the missing treasurer of the Switchmen's association. Friends were sent for to aid in identification.
Public prosecutor’s files on the Banca Romano directors and linked officials have disappeared suspected stolen.
Land Commissioner Lamoreaux filed with the secretary of the interior a decision granting title to the Northern Pacific railroad for 287000 acres in the Fargo land district.
Heavy spring melt swells Skagit river at Mount Vernon with fifteen square miles of farmland expected to flood by night. Towns including Mount Vernon Olympia and surrounding areas face power loss and river floods as rail lines and mills are at risk.
Five Illinois National Guard companies from Ottawa Streator and Aurora arrived at Rockwell in La Salle to quell fear after clashes with deputies. Nine men were wounded in the confrontation, and the militia has begun camping at the mining settlement to restore order.
In La Salle Illinois May 26 a mob of 1000 to 1500 coal strikers attacked Sheriff Taylor and deputies. Five strikers and two deputies were wounded. two deputies shot. Three men arrested, one freed to avoid jail burn threats. Governor asked for troops amid chaotic scenes.
Lieutenant Maney seeks a writ of prohibition from the United States district court to block a court martial over alleged violations of military law. Counsel argues double jeopardy and jurisdiction issues as the defense and judge advocate clash over whether civil or military courts apply. The case centers on manslaughter and homicide implications.
In St Thomas Ontario on May 23 members of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Toronto destroyed the American flag in front of the US consul’s office while intoxicated. Some regiment members protested but could not stop the act. Lt. Smith apologized to Consul Willis, who rejected it and notified U.S. and Canadian officials. The incident is viewed as whisky-fueled and will be monitored to avoid further issues.
Four Isabella quarters will be sold at public auction to create a scholarship fund for girls. The pieces include the first minted, and the 300th, 1492nd, and 1892nd coins. Custody rests with Mrs. Potter Palmer, who will exhibit them at Tiffany's in New York for three months before the sale.
Minnesota World’s Fair commissioners finish a ten hour session in St Paul and adjourn likely permanently. They report a cash balance of 15800 reverting to the state and 36000 in permanent exhibits returned from Chicago and donated to institutions under legislative act.
In Helena on May 28 the district court at Butte ruled that most of the First National bank of Butte stock belongs to Andrew J. Davis Jr. The nearly one million dollar stake, sought by the A. J. Davis estate administrator, was awarded to the nephew who claimed the uncle gave him the stock outright.
In OsHKOsH Wisconsin on May 28 Congress man Haugen of the Tenth district met in secret with ex Senator Sawyer. Report says the talk concerned Haugen’s gubernatorial bid on the Republican ticket and hints he was urged to withdraw in return for a senatorship if Republicans win a legislative majority.
SIBLEY Iowa May 28 Spirit Lake selected as venue for the Eleventh district Republican congressional convention on June 3. George D Perkins editor of the Sioux City Journal and current congressman from the district is the leading candidate.
The Engineers convention passed a resolution praising United States Representative Bailey of Texas for seeking impeachment of Judge Jenkins. Several minor officers were elected.
At 8 am the dam and bridge at St. Francis failed completely in Anoka Minnesota. The ruin is total with losses amounting to several thousand dollars. The dam belongs to the St. Francis Milling company or the Woodbury estate.
The St Croix river is falling rapidly near Saint Croix and Minnesota boosting mill operations. The Hersher mill plans a Thursday start up as nearly 200 million feet of logs await sorting at Nevers dam with the St Croix boom due to begin next Monday.
Captain Steve Ryan of Napoleon Missouri led 100 striking miners through Leavenworth with Sheriff Rothenberger and citizens. They crossed into Missouri after others halted at Wall Wall, while rioting Poles in Spring Valley Illinois freed prisoners and clashed with police injuring two officers.
Pittsburg Kan May 26 The Weir company shaft has accepted 87 1 9 cents in summer and 1 in winter per ton for screen lump and 52 1 2 and 60 cents for mine run coal and have resumed work.
Four hundred miners visited the Salt furnace and other local mines and urged all workers to join the river strike. The action will shut down furnaces and iron mills across the area.
Emigrant house rates to revert June 8 from 16.10 to 36 dollars between Chicago and Pacific coast as Union Pacific aligns with Western Passenger association. Also: C N Burr builds a Ferris wheel in Rochester Minnesota, 6 cars, eight diameter, exhibition planned, potential future larger wheel.
The Second district Republican convention in OuaTHE Kansas resumed balloting after adding 264 ballots to the 62 percent already counted, with a recess called until evening.
D Wright appointed receiver of Fergus Fat Water Co. It is understood N M Littlejohn, president and majority stockholder, will abandon the plant.
Tecumseh reports reveal more than 80 indictments for horse stealing with 17 arrests. Seven suspects plead guilty, with Charles Patterson and a youth named Collins turning state evidence. A posse, with Patterson, heads toward the Seminole country to seize ring leaders as the vast organization spreads to Arkansas and beyond.
Forecast officials release a 23 year average for June. Normal temperature 67 Fahrenheit, warmest June 78 in 1873, core 1875. Highest June temp 94 in 1890, lowest 36 in 188%. Average rainfall 4.48 inches. Prevailing wind from the southeast.
Coal on the Duluth docks has fallen from 500000 tons on May 1 to about 250000 tons, with shipments widening across the country. Docks expect a three week supply at current pace as boats head to Buffalo and return, with cheaper higher quality coal than Cleveland. EVANGILLE Ind May district Democrats nominate Arthur H. Taylor at Rockport, denouncing Hill Brig and Gormay as Benedict Arnolds.
Miss Etta Tracy of Spencer wed Dr Woodstock of New York after a swift romance that began when she was employed as dining room girl at Arnold's park. The couple planned a time abroad then to settle in Spencer, with the groom overcoming rheumatism to pursue the match.
Denver May 26 The race between Midland Terminal and Florence and Cripple Creek railroads to the F Paso county gold camp ends in a draw Terminal road reaches Gillet and Victoria edge two miles from Cripple Creek both ready for business via the line
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