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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
1
Advertising claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures 98 percent of consumption cases when used as directed. The text argues consumption is curable by purifying and enriching the blood and notes only neglected advanced cases resist treatment. It also mentions cures for lingering coughs bronchial and throat affections.
In Philadelphia on October 31 H H Holmes dismissed counsel quit fighting the case and asked for his lawyers again. The trial reached major testimony with Mrs Pietzel Detective Geyer and Agent Perry among the key expected witnesses. The court planned long hours of hearings but paused for a witness absence.
Two Missouri Pacific suburban trains collided in St. Louis at midnight. Engineers John Harper and Ed Campion were killed. Firemen True and Dunbar and passenger Patrick Taylor were fatally injured and rushed to the Missouri Pacific hospital, with doctors predicting they cannot live until morning.
A U S sympathizer group led by Carlos Manuel de Cespedes landed in Cuba after sailing from the Delaware ten days earlier. The expedition of 107 men carried 500 rifles 400000 cartridges 10 cases of war material and 250 machetes per cipher message to El Porvenir editor Enrique Trujillo in New York.
Vladivostok dispatch reports the British squadron in Far East waters concentrated at Fou Chan. The Novoe Vremya says Britain seeks a pretext to declare war to counter Russia’s Pacific gains and restore prestige.
London reports The Times Paris correspondent says the cabinet would have fallen regardless of the Madagascar interpellation. Those who helped Socialists oust the ministry regret the move, some asserting voters did not grasp it as a confidence vote.
The Shores company near Iron Belt resumes mining with local Ashland ownership backing. Work delayed by a flat iron market, but operations restart as demand stabilizes.
Hot Springs Ark October 31 authorities wrestle with boxing fight plans as Corbett Brady Vendig and Wheeler are jailed. Arrest warrants target Fitzsimmons and Jul ian. Arkansas officers ready to ferry them in while Governor Clarke on possible military action. Outcome hinges on Fitzsimmons arrival and stake money.
Count Bela Ziechy and Miss Mabel O Wright, formerly Mrs Fernando Yznaga and recently divorced in South Dakota, will wed in the second week of November. Archbishop Corrigan will perform the ceremony at the bride's parents’ home in New York as the church forbids a divorced woman marrying in a consecrated edifice.
Charlie Myers of the Wabash railroad received a telegram from Joe Vendig in Hot Springs stating that fights are assured and that spectators along the line will be guaranteed contests. Parson Davies and his party including Tommy Ryan arrived from Detroit and boarded the Wabash for the battle ground. A baggage car on the train had been converted into training quarters with punching bags dumbbells and other equipment for the welterweight champion.
If the big fights do not occur, many Chicago sports fans will be disappointed, as morning trains carried a load of hopeful spectators out of town seeking events.
Fitz Simmons and party departed San Antonio at 8 p m over the International and Great Northern road bound for Hot Springs.
Notice served by the Soo on competitors warns it will cut eastbound passenger rates from St. Paul to a through second class fare of 16 dollars to New York unless current rates are restored immediately.
Alma Wisconsin October 31 Nels Serum a prominent farmer in the town of Modena died suddenly. A post mortem examination revealed signs of poisoning.
George H. Smith was executed at Clinton prison at 11 39 a m and Charles H Davis followed at 11 37 a m both in Dannemora New York on October 31 reports say the electrical chair was used for the sentences.
Cresco Iowa October 31 Robinson known as the Riceville abductionist was given an eight year penitentiary term for his crime.
In Washington on October 31 Senator Quay acknowledged reports from New York that he backed Reed for president. He said McKinley could be his second choice but that the strongest candidate remains uncertain until other states weigh in, noting New York's role. He denied Platt’s alleged Reed support.
The Russian embassy in London said it received an official telegram from St. Petersburg denying reports of a secret China Russia treaty granting concessions. It added Russia claims no special rights and no fleet will be permanently stationed at Port Arthur.
Ottawa reports 1894 finance department data showing real estate mortgaged at 115.8 million dollars and total loans at 121.6 million, both up from 1893. Since 1878, total loans have risen over 350 percent, marking historic levels of Canadian land mortgaging.
After four days in St. Paul creditors of the North Dakota Milling association reach agreement to reorganize. Heaviest creditors were present. Plan to be reported to creditors in a circular letter in a few days.
In Seattle on October 31 Judge Hanford awarded Louis Boldin $4,500 against owners agent J M McLean and Captain J Jensen for cruel treatment on the Chilean ship Ata cama. The abuse permanently deprived Boldin of use of his hand.
Fargo report says Northern Pacific train No. 7 collided with an eastbound freight at 5 30 am near Muskoda 30 miles east of Fargo. Both engines were badly damaged and several cars derailed but no passengers were hurt.
Sol de Lisser, a gunner in the Captain Paul company, was loading a battery at the Bijou theatre when a premature explosion shot him. He died an hour later, authorities said.
Maprio dispatch reports General Campos has notified the government he must suspend all offensive operations for the present due to the heavy rains and flood.
Henry Hillard, accused of murdering Mrs. Bell near Tyler Texas, was captured near Kilgore. A mob of thousands gathered in the public square to witness the execution after Hillard confessed and was lashed to a rail. Fire consumed him in about 50 minutes amid crowds and industrial activity.
SeaTree Washington October 31 indicates James J. Hill will yield to American Railway union demands or face a broad strike on the Great Northern. A Devils Lake North Dakota committee from several lodges is revising schedules for Hill, arguing that a low paid worker with a grievance deserves equal consideration with a well paid one. They accuse Hill of violating the 1894 agreement since the union’s great strike ended May 1, 1894.
San Francisco dispatch reports ex City Treasurer Boggs who served 1890 to 1894 is said to have embezzled about $109000. The sheriff is en route to Jacksonville Oregon to arrest him.
Purdue topped the University of Minnesota 18 to 4 in a well played football game in Lafayette with about two thousand spectators in attendance. Purdue dominated the scoring and controlled the action throughout the match.
Judge R C Dunn state auditor sold about 2000 acres of state land in Aitkin county at prices from five to eight dollars per acre.
BERNE Oct 31 Hon James T Broadhead United States minister to Switzerland will present to President Fry his letters of recall on Thursday.
In Little Rock on Oct 30 Attorney General Kinsworthy filed warrants for the arrest of Robert Fitzsimmons and Martin Julian in Pulaski county. A Hot Springs detective warned that promoters planned to stage the bout, with Deputy Sheriff Heard to detain the fighters in Texarkana. The governor hinted a stoppage may be impossible, while the Iron Mountain railroad rushes temporary side tracks in North Little Rock for anticipated special trains.
Private telegrams from Brady and Julian say the match will go ahead Thursday. Brady notes a private bout with a side bet of 5 000 to 10 000 dollars and that Fitzsimmons will stake his money once he reaches Hot Springs.
Western Union sent nine operators to Hot Springs Arkansas in anticipation of a possible Corrbett versus Fitzsimmons bout to handle any press dispatches that may be filed.
In Braver Dam Wisconsin on October 30 a party of young men hunting crossed Anton Holle meier's farm and ignored orders. Holle meier challenged them to shoot him. Doctor Frank Mirlach fired, injuring another hunter as doctor C W Voorus removed 53 shots embedded along the back.
The Minneapolis St Paul and Ashland railroad board has awarded a contract to Standard Construction for a trunk line to the Twin Cities and an outlet to the Southwest. 500 workers will start within a week to stake and build 25 miles this fall, with trains expected to reach Ashland before January 1. Rolling stock includes 10 heavy and 10 light locomotives and 500 cars. The line runs from Fish Creek head to the valley, passing Mason and may be leased to Duluth South Shore and Atlantic for Ashland access, effectively adding two railroads for Ashland.
Caracas reports President Crespo declining to detail response to Britain's demand on reparations and border settlement. High officials say Venezuela expects no unjust aggression from England and will resist heroically if necessary, though government remains uninformed on England's ultimatum.
Sioux City Ia Oct 25 The Credits Commutation company owner of the Sioux City Packing plant received official notification from representatives of the Sioux City Packing company that the houses and buildings have been practically closed and will be turned over late this week. The packing company will not reopen here unless a new arrangement is made by management with the Commutation company.
Indianapolis Oct 9 Judge Baker of the federal court sentenced Francis A Coffin former president of the Indianapolis Cabinet company to eight years in the penitentiary for aiding in the wrecking of the Indianapolis National bank.
In New York on October 30 the Manhattan Athletic Club arena hosted George Dixon and Young Griffe in a 10 round catch weights bout. Both fighters remained on their feet at the final bell, and the match was ruled a draw.
Three masked men robbed the Minden Iowa post office in Groewig’s general store at 2 a.m. They bound Deputy Postmaster Stuhr and forced the safe, taking $75 and a quantity of stamps.
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