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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
5
The document defends Mark Hanna against Democratic attacks linking him to labor strife. It cites letters from Ohio labor officials and Seamen’s Union ex-president supporting Hanna’s fair treatment and high wages. It contrasts opposition tactics with miners’ unions praising the Winthrop and Chapin mines’ pay and conditions.
The piece argues the Democratic party's stance is unfavourable under scrutiny while the Republican party and its presidential candidate appeal to thoughtful voters, challenging admiration across the political spectrum.
Miscreants on the Memphis route near Jones Springs placed an iron plate on rails at a curve tearing up track for a long distance. The engine and baggage car derailed, fireman Charles George badly hurt, passengers shaken but unhurt otherwise. Authorities suspect revenge motives behind the act.
Cresco Iowa Oct 23 R P Farnsworth fatally shot his wife as they prepared to dine. While loading his revolver a cartridge misfired when he whirled the cylinder, the bullet striking her center forehead and killing her instantly. Coroner's inquest returns accidental shooting verdict.
A blaze at the Whitman Robinson company stoneware plant in Akron Ohio on October 23 destroyed about 200000 dollars of property. An unknown man was found in a red hot kiln and Francis Harrison who slept at the works is still missing.
British Foreign Office authorized Sir Julian Pauncefote to present to the U S state department a plan embracing the Venezuela boundary question and a general treaty with arbitration for all future disputes. The proposal is seen as moving toward a near final solution of the Venezuela issue.
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin October 26 Julius Otto a saloonkeeper was found dead in his room above his saloon. Authorities indicate murder plausibly connected to a robbery motive as Otto was known to possess substantial money.
Bourke Cockran addressed 3000 people in Evansville Indiana on October 26. A gang of rowdies tried to break up the meeting but were ejected by the police.
A Georgia resident credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing a severe cough and alleged consumption after two bottles. The letter claims the remedy halted hemorrhage and phlegm, restored health, and calls it the best medicine for lung trouble.
In the Hacue on October 27 Queen Wilhelmine took her first communion before her mother Queen regent the court civil and military officials and a large crowd. General Von Hahnke arrived with a gift from Emperor William for the young queen.
In Adairville, Kentucky Arch Proctor stabbed to death Aaron Crafton and seriously wounded Doc Crafton during a late night attack. The incident occurred in Russellville county with authorities investigating and no motive released.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a nerve tonic and blood builder. It claims pure blood prevents prostration and that Hood's products improve nourishment, with Hood's Pills described as prompt reliable and easy to take.
At Windsor 13 miles from St Louis two passenger trains collided head on near 10 pm. Eight men and women died at once all from St Louis, including engineer Adolph Hohl and Barney McKenna. Over thirty were injured, with several likely to die. The excursion section carried G A R members and families. disobedience of orders and a late stop at Spring Park contributed to the crash. Rescue crews and doctors aided the injured, transported to hospitals and homes.
Consul George Santer reports to the State Department on Germany's labor unions led by the Commercial Clerks union with 47 000 members. The union operates a city agency with 17 000 filled positions in ten years and 1 366 placements in the past year. It answers thousands of legal questions, handled 300 lawsuits, aided 114 cases costing about 7529 dollars, and maintains an insurance fund of 107 100 dollars. It advocates higher wages shorter hours and better sanitary conditions for clerks and traders.
Fire at Centre Lumber company premises in Zilwaukee destroys about eight million feet of lumber. Saw mill and salt works saved. small buildings burned. Bay City and Saginaw fire departments aided. losses around 150000 dollars.
Berlin dispatch reports Russian officials on the Prussian frontier seized 100 thick walking sticks found to contain thousands of nihilist proclamations.
Berlin report states Dr. Keyser has been appointed president of the Leipsic senate of justice. The Standard notes the appointment was announced in a Berlin dispatch dated October 27.
London on October 27 reports a striking bail discrepancy in a case against Walter M. Castle. Magistrates set bail at 150000, reflecting belief in guilt, while an English peer charged with a similar offense received bail of only 1000, prompting astonishment and debate over judicial standards.
Uty Sheriff Hanson arrives from St. Louis with Allen J. Wines in Faro North Dakota. Wines proves not to be Joe Miller who swindled locals a year ago in a mining scheme. Officers believe the man is a Miller brother instead.
An explosion of gas from a leaky meter in the basement of the First Methodist Episcopal church in Burlington Iowa caused a fire doing about 1000000 dollars in damage. The church, the finest in Southeastern Iowa, cost nearly 100000000 dollars and is insured.
In Clarion Iowa on October 27 Jacob Moab helped Mrs Willard Mason board a Mason City train. Both fell between the cars as the train moved on two cars ran over them. They were assisted to their feet and found to be totally unhurt.
Snow to a foot fell in parts of England last week. London bakers raised bread prices by half a penny per loaf. Edwin Willets, former assistant secretary of agriculture, died in Washington. France to study international finance via its New York consul general. George Moore named U S attorney for the middle district of Alabama. Mr Gladstone may become a cyclist. his granddaughter Dorothy Drew rides well and inspires him to learn.
Flour dull and lower. Wheat No 2 spring 64c No 1 Northern 69 December 68c. Corn No 3 24c. Oats No 2 white 19c No 3 white 18 20c. Barley No 2 36c sample on track 24c.
Wheat prices in Minneapolis on October 26 show October at 65 cents, December at 68 1/4 cents, May at 72 1/2 cents. On Track No 1 hard at 66 cents, No 1 Northern at 64 3/4 cents, No 2 Northern at 62 1/2 cents.
Souith St Paul market notes show hogs steady to higher with heavy and light offerings selling. prices range 2.90 to 3.25. Cattle market quiet but steady with fair demand and good butcher cattle steady. Sheep market firm with lambs at 5.25 and muttons at 2.25. Receipts: hogs 700 cattle 200 calves 10 sheep 200.
Hogs sold 3.30 to 3.65 for heavy types and 3.10 to 3.20 for rough, with 15 000 head received. Cattle steady to unchanged with beeves 3.30 to 4.90, cows and heifers 1.50 to 3.85, Texas steers 2.60 to 3.85, western steers 2.90 to 3.85, stockers 2.60 to 3.75. Sheep strength noted with receipts including 500. Closing wheat prices show October 67 3/4 cents, corn October 23 cents, oats October 17 cents, pork October 6.97.
Reports claim Ahmed Ben Mussa, Morocco's grand vizier, was poisoned while Dongola advance begins near Absarat. Ex Secretary Hoke Smith to campaign in Georgia for regular Democratic ticket with four speeches. Delia Parnell ill near Bray. Rev Swindell dies at Ocean Grove aged 54. Ye Pum Chin arrives in Washington with family. Western Union declares 114 percent dividend payable Oct 1. Lamont pledges support to Palmer Buckner. Great Northern to build 1.5 million bushel elevator in Minneapolis. Saloon brawl in Minocqua ends with Moses Gravel dead. Alex Hagen surrenders. Victoria appoints Li Hung Chang Grand Knight Commander of the Bath. American Sugar Refining declares 3 percent dividend. Dunoon Consul Savage notes India jute crop 25 percent short. Munich Consul notes power saving exhibit 1898. Americans invited. London Times cites wheat and bread imports trends.
The editor outlines Harper's Weekly plans for 1896 including world events, naval evolutions, art and drama coverage, and new departments by Livy, Howells, Martin, and Whitney. Presidential election focus, independent government stance, and strong fiction and serials are emphasized to maintain leading illustrated journalism.
A terse notice states the weekly volumes begin with the first January number and reflect the current order status at receipt, referencing Nia Gre and Harper & Brothers without copying the advertisement.
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