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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
2
A medical note asserts wasting in children can be overcome by Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil and hypophosphites of lime and soda. It claims cod liver oil is the most digestible oil and highlights its therapeutic use.
Scott's Emulsion is described as palatable and ready for immediate absorption, combined with cod liver oil to nourish tissues bones and nerves. The ad urges buyers to ensure the wrapper shows Scott & Bowne New York with price one dollar and druggists as sellers.
Snow has fallen in many parts of Scotland and northern England as temperatures drop after a week of unusually high readings around 60 to 70 degrees. The shift is attributed by some to the proximity of meteors.
Snow Hill Md Nov 16 William Sidney Wilson prominent lawyer died by his own hand at his home shooting himself. He had been in bad health and is believed to have acted during temporary mental disturbance.
Iowa's first snow storm of the season begins, with widespread falling snow across the state. Reports from Dvusveve indicate snow is spreading, marking early winter weather in central Iowa on November 17.
The fac simile signature by FL tha t New York capitalists have closed the purchase of seven San vier mines from Boston owners. The mines are extensively developed and lie 16 miles south of Tucson Arizona. Count Manfred von Matuschka and Miss Ella Walker wed in Detroit. Miss Walker is Hiram Walker’s granddaughter.
President reappoints William Sinclair to the White House steward position last held in the previous administration. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago school teacher visiting Reading, commits suicide by stepping in front of a train.
Cuban authorities at first disobey instructions on releasing prisoners captured on board the American schooner Competitor in 1896 by the Mesagera. Reports say Madrid directs release and return of arms and vessel to owners. Carrillo brings 4,000 cartridges to Gomez camp. new expedition lands near Cienfuegos. insurgents fire on Cuatro Caminos forts with no damage.
Madrid Nov 19 The cabinet postpones Cuban autonomy talks due to Senator Moret’s illness. The plan includes full constitutional rights for Spaniards and Cubans, a Cuban chamber elected by popular vote, and a future Cuban senate. The chamber would approve budgets, legislate on public services, set tariffs, and determine executive accountability.
Maprio dispatch reports partisans and Weyler supporters in Santander on the bay of Biscay ready to greet General Weyler upon his return with lavish arrangements and enthusiasm.
St Paul Nov 19 Congressman Johnson of North Dakota travels to Washington to influence seal questions in the upcoming session. He denounces sealing agitation as a ruse to plunder the public treasury, calls sealing conferences costly, and argues against reciprocity with Canada as a misguided policy tied to Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
Acting on war department directions Captain Zinn informs Fox River valley mill owners they may draw water from Lake Winnebago to six inches below Menasha dam crest. The concession lasts until next spring opening of navigation. The grant exceeds previous limit of three inches.
Austin Pryor, a 45 year old Black man and newly elected president of the Hotel Brotherhood of the United States, collapsed and died at the organization's headquarters in Philadelphia while receiving congratulations from members.
New York reports the last of ten strike orders in four months by the Brotherhood of Cloakmakers has been called off. Workers will resume work in the morning after securing the concessions they sought.
Georgia's football bill prohibiting match or exhibition games with paid admission passed the Senate after prior approval by the House. Governor expected to sign, signaling the measure becomes law.
Washington reports Spain's cabinet has pardoned four Competitor prisoners sent to Consul General Lee and destined for New York. Spain also plans to revoke Weyler's tobacco export ban from Cuba, easing hardship for American interests amid ongoing negotiations with Senor Dupuy de Lome. The moves follow a telegraph from Minister Woodford and high level talks in Washington.
The Montserrat carrying General Weyler reached Corunna on November 20 after leaving Havana October 31. Port crowds chartered vessels to transport people to the ship and deputies boarded for brief talks with the general. The commandant conveyed Madrid’s desire to welcome Weyler promptly without any disturbance reported.
Maphrip Nov 20 At the cabinet meeting a cable from United States minister General Stewart L. Woodford was read expressing satisfaction and gratitude of the U S government over the settlement of the Competitor case and other current questions. The communication created a good impression in political circles.
Mayor Desnoyers reported a telegram from Armstrong Creek that an accident on the Soo railroad line killed two men, Peter Keller and C. Rose, who were said to be from Green Bay.
A Rome dispatch reports Signor Giuseppe Verdi, famed composer, remains greatly distressed after his wife’s death announced Sunday. He is so prostrated that serious outcomes are feared.
A light frost was reported in the morning and cool weather continues. The fever effect will show in days. Six new cases and two deaths were recorded that day.
Minneapolis Nov 20 A north and south railroad from Minneapolis and St Paul to the Mesaba iron region is backed by capitalists led by General W D Washburn. He said interest is under study and a line may run to Anoka Cambridge Mora Aitkin and Grand Rapids, connecting with Duluth Superior and Western and Soo at Camden Place for terminals.
Holyoke's Mount Holyoke College marked its 60th founders day with the dedication of a new chapel and four new dormitories Stafford hall Porter Hall Pearsons hall and Rockefeller hall named for Deacon Daniel Stafford Deacon Andrew Porter D K Pearsons M D and John D Rockefeller Chicago New York and an address of welcome by President Mrs E S Mead.
Major C. B. Sears announces plans to invite bids for the south pier of the Duluth canal. The new permanent masonry pier will extend about 1700 feet beside the existing timber pier, replacing it as a pigmy. Estimated cost is around $175,000.
In Cmbcanco on November 20 two policemen were assigned to guard P. D. Armour’s home following a rumor from Minneapolis that a wheat speculator who lost money had fled the city bent on killing Armour.
A First Artillery soldier, Joseph Kreig, died at Fort Barancas after autopsy by Dr Porter and physicians confirmed yellow fever. The incident was reported from Pensacola Florida on November 20.
Obituary notes the death at Jackson of Rev. George H. Hickox aged 75 after twenty five years as chaplain of the Michigan state prison. The treasury reports on hand cash of 208 million 108 thousand 568 dollars and gold reserve of 156 million 158 thousand 626 dollars. D W Maratta former United States consul general at Melbourne has arrived in San Francisco.
In a village near Kovno, during a wild beasts act, the lion tamer was killed by a lion and a tigress. A deadly panic followed, eight spectators were crushed to death, and many others were seriously injured in the crowd.
Mrs Mauch of Sundance Wyoming relates that stomach and liver trouble, poor appetite, and distress from food improved after starting Hood's Sarsaparilla with Hood's Pills. She reports full recovery after two bottles and ongoing benefit from occasional use, praising the product as the best family cathartic.
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