Will Not Fuse Again Vention Decides To Go It Alone
A decisive vote ends calls for fusion as the group opts to go it alone after a heated scene. Strong support names an unnamed body and sets a straight ticket path.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
1
Fusion off by Democrats of Colorado at convention
The Colorado Democrats voted to end fusion with other parties. John A. Gordon of Las Animas county, a straight Democrat, was nominated for supreme court judge by 233 to 167. A Silver Republican announced Judge Hayt would not accept the Denver nomination due to the St Louis platform. The platform lauds William J Bryan and urges free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 as the national priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
St. Louis
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Fighting Over Rates Injunction Hearing In South Dakota
In Sioux Falls, Sept 8, railroad companies including Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago and Northwestern Minneapolis and Omaha Elk Horn and Missouri Valley Chicago Burlington and Quincy Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Great Northern and Scoline seek an injunction to stop SD railroad commission from enforcing new rates. They say current rates hurt profits. the commission argues roads are profitable and discrepancies are mere bookkeeping. Argument not concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Railroad Commission
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Minneapolis
Omaha
Elk Horn
Missouri Valley
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
South Dakota
North Dakota farm product value in 1897 tallied at 66 million
State commissioner reports 1897 farm outputs totaling 66,040,000 dollars, about 280 dollars per person or 1500 dollars per family. Wheat 40 million bushels, flax 4.5 million bushels, barley 9 million, oats 38 million, potatoes 8 million, wool 2 million pounds, poultry eggs 1.8 million, milk products 2.5 million, livestock 10 million. Excludes manufactured goods and coal revenues in western North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
State Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
North Dakota
Jealous carpenter fatally shoots wife in Toledo
In Toledo on September 8, P. R. Ashwell, a carpenter, in a rage fatally shot his wife and wounded his son, then attempted suicide. Both Ashwell and his wife have not lived happily. authorities expect both to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
P. R. Ashwell
Ashwell
Four Boys Injured By Dynamite Cartridge Blast
Four boys aged 7 to 14 were severely injured when a dynamite cartridge they found while playing exploded. Local authorities investigating the accident and urging caution with abandoned munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
Sept
Wmcu
CHARNLEY'S DEFALCATION REPORTED BY PRESBYTERIAN BOARD
Chicago Sept 8 The Presbyterian board of aid for colleges and academies says upon suspicion of defaulter C M Charnley officers acted to protect the board church and those at risk The loss is about 50000 with a 25000 bond from American Surety Company and replacements expected to cover the rest No institution or creditor is believed to suffer any loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChcaGco
Presbyterian Board of Aid For Colleges and Academies
C. M. Charnley
American Surety Company
Friends of the Cause
Series of Accidents on Labor Day in Zanesville
Labor Day in Zanesville saw multiple accidents and several deaths. A six car electric train ran out of control on the Y bridge incline, fatally injuring two and badly injuring others, including Mrs. J B Alexander who cannot live. District organizer John McGrath may be fatally hurt. A later derailment left Mrs. Charles Rogers and Miss Ivy Brigham fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
J. B. Alexander
John McGrath
Federation of Labor
Charles Rogers
Ivy Brigham
New York
Mullah Returns Home After Rebellion Suppression
Jamrud reports the Haddad Mullah has gone home and his followers dispersed as Halimzai Mohmands refuse to rein in the uprising. Afridi tribes at Tirah hold a council with most opposing hostilities against the British due to recent losses at Fort Lundi Kotal and harvest readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smvia
Jamrud
Haddad Mullah
Tirah
Lundi-Kotal
Blockade Raised for Crete as Insurgents Accept Autonomy
In CaneEa on Sept 8, admirals commanding fleets in Cretan waters decided to lift the blockade on Friday Sept 10. The cause for the blockade has disappeared and insurgents have accepted an autonomous government. Admirals seek disarmament of all except regular troops through the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaneEa
Cretan
Eruption at Mont Mayon Kills 500 in Philippines
Madrid dispatch reports Mont Mayon volcano on Luzon violently erupting lava streams reach 20 miles to the sea. Several villages destroyed and about 500 persons killed. Local officials warn that the death toll may rise as lava flowed toward coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Mont Mayon
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Fire damages Water Street basket factory in Philadelphia
A blaze at John M. Rowe, Sons & Co. basket and wicker ware works on Water street spread quickly to adjoining buildings and fronts on Delaware avenue. Firefighters halted the flames after causing an estimated damage exceeding 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John M. Rowe, Sons & Co
Water Street
Delaware Avenue
Sawmill Employees Injured in Log Carriage Accident
In Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin three Flambeau Lumber Co mill workers were seriously hurt and one likely fatally when a log carriage accident occurred. Frank Dawson of Ludington sustained internal injuries likely to prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac Ou Flambeau
Wis
Flambeau Lumber Company
Frank Dawson
Ludington
Lynched a White Rapist Near Friends Mission Va
In North Carolina on September 8, near Friends Mission Virginia, Henry Wall a white man about 21 abducted and outraged Sadie Cook a young white girl. After committing the crime Wall killed his victim and was captured a few hours later and lynched near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airy
N.C
Friends Mission
Sadie Cook
Henry Wall
Wall
Falls Company Restarts At Norwich After Repairs
The Falls company of Norwich Connecticut, maker of cotton goods, has resumed full-time operation with 500 workers after a shutdown for annual repairs that began August 14. Prior to the layoff the plant had been run by short time shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
The
Falls Company
Gaudaur Wins Labor Day Scull Display in Winnipeg
In Winnipeg on Labor Day a featured single scull handicap race saw Jake Gaudaur of Rat Portage give Dan Murphy four boat lengths and win easily. Murphy, trainer of the Winnipeg Rowing Club, formerly of Boston, challenged the champion but could not close the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaudaur
Winnipeg
Jake Gaudaur
Rat Portage
Dan Murphy
Winnipeg Rowing Club
Boston
Murphy
Miners Split Over 65 Cent Rate Ahead of Columbus Convention
Pittsburg district miners, meeting across the region, show strong support for a 69 cent maximum rate but leaders plan to push a 65 cent compromise for now. Delegates aim to hold firm at Columbus for a higher rate next year while districts assess camps and assessments to fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirtrsporc
Columbus
Mr. Dolan
Dolan
Pittsburg
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
de Armitt
Scale for Each Mine Plan for Settlement of Strike
Pittsburgh September 7. Expectations run high for mine resumption nationwide. Operators propose separate wage scales per mine to be submitted to a joint convention of operators and miners next December. The plan aims to prevent disputes, harmonize pay, and supplement the uniformity agreement to avert a new strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Columbus
Threaten to Stop Work in Hazleton Strike District
The Hazleton area in Pennsylvania is tense as sheriffs from Carbon, Schuylkill, and Luzerne counties, after talks with operators, issue a proclamation banning parades and demonstrations. Several hundred deputies are commissioned as strikers vow to parade and block work if any attempt is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Haz.leton
Carbon
Schuylkill
Luzerne
Landslide at St Albans Parish Feared To Destroy Parish
Montreal Sept 8 A repeat landslide struck St Albans parish on the St Ann river Friday. The slide stretched 15 to 20 acres and Sacres deep, blocking the river. Residents, terror-stricken, pray in church to avert disaster as fears grow the entire parish could be wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Can
Montreal
St. Ann
Bank clerk dies by suicide after bank scandal link
In Altoona Pennsylvania on September 8 Harry Calbough a former clerk at Second National Bank tied to a three year old looting scandal by cashier Gardner shot himself at noon. He had been partially demented since his involvement in the bank case and prior arrest for altering figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Harry Calbough
Second National Bank
Gardner
Storm sweeps Northern Ohio and Indiana area
A violent wind and rain storm struck Cleveland around 5 p.m. with wide damage across Northern Ohio and Indiana. Indianapolis reports several buildings damaged but no casualties have been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Strm
Ohio
Indiana
Indianapolis
President Faure Sees Russia Visit a Great Success
Parts Sept 3. President Faure, in an interview about his Russia visit, says the trip passed off wonderfully well and could not have been better. He expresses satisfaction with the outcome and prospects arising from the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faure
Russia
Death toll from epidemics in Havana area rises in August
In Havana during August five hundred people died from epidemics in Gaines. Most victims were Cuban refugees and troops. Yellow fever malaria and dysentery caused high mortality with an estimate of 87 deaths per 1000 sick soldiers in island hospitals. Between 20 and 25 deaths occur on steamer ships carrying sick and disabled troops from Cuba to Spain. Bodies are sometimes thrown overboard, and three deaths occurred on one steamer before departure. Insurgent General Castillo has crossed into Pinar del Rio province and appears defeated in recent engagements with government forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gaines
Cuba
Spain
Castillo
Pinar del Rio
Enemy Forces Massing Near Samana Range in Peshawar
In Peshawar on Sept 7 the government reports no major fighting yet with tribesmen. About 17 000 enemies are concentrated on the Samana range while desertions occur in Shabbadi and Afridis return toward the Khyber pass. British columns sweep Atagmir Nawimela and Turi, finding posts deserted and only light firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peshawar
Samana Range
Haddad Mullah
Shabbadi
Khyber Pass
Hangu
Atagmir
Nawimela
Turi
Great Northern survey to Bemidji from Fosston this fall
Fosston Minnesota September 7 A load of supplies departed for Great Northern surveyors who are camping at Bemidji county seat Beltrami The company plans to extend the line from Fosston to Bemidji this fall and begin cross sectioning immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosston
Minn
Great Northern
Bemidji
Beltrami County
Benjamin Brewster Dies at 69 in New York State Home
Benjamin Brewster, president of the Keokuk and Des Moines railroad, died at his summer home in Cazenovia New York at age 69. He aided John D Rockefeller in founding Standard Oil and played a key role in building the Rock Island railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Brewster
Keokuk and
Des Moines
Cazenovia
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rock Island
Warrant Out for Former Superior Official Embezzlement
West Superior Wis Sept 7 A warrant is out for the arrest of C H Gill former treasurer of Superior on a charge of embezzlement. The amount stolen is said to exceed 10000 Gill who is in ill health has gone South and the warrant has not yet been served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
C. H. Gill
Superior
Gill
Quick Justice for Another Red
Barcelona report says Barril the anarchist. He was tried by court martial after attempting to kill Chief of Police Portal and Assistant Chief Teixidor as they left the circus. Two accomplices fired on the officials but escaped. execution is expected immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Barril
Portal
Teixidor
THE NEW KLONDIKE RICH MINERS RETURN FOR EL DORADO CLAIMS
A party of 14 business men aboard the yacht Mary Bell returned from Michipicoten with rich quartz samples from the Lake Wawa region. They plan to file for 4,000 acres and report free gold visible in quartz veins. A bustling mining camp has formed near Lake Wawa as hundreds arrive and prospective diggers prepare for the Klondike boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawa
Michipicoten
World's Latest Blasting Rally Near Skaguay Trail
A letter from Skaguay Alaska dated Aug 28 reports Sylvester Scovel of The New York World arriving with two tons of blasting powder and tools to outfit seven rock crews. An August 28 meeting on the trail foot drew 500 miners who formed an executive committee led by James Christie of Portland and elected Adams Cramer Heacock and Day as superintendents to set crews and corduroy muddy sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Skaguay Trail
Seattle
Wash
Skaguay
Alaska
Sylvester Scovel
The
New York World
Juneau
James Christie
Portland
Charles Adams
Superior Corn Market Shift Moves Grain to Lakes Ports
A West Superior dispatch reports plan to reroute the corn crop away from Chicago toward Superior and the head of the lakes. Fr H. Peavey of Minneapolis and associates drive the change by altering lake rail rate bases, enabling competitive pricing for Superior. Agents are in the open market bidding for corn, trimming Chicago prices and boosting Superior as a grain market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwauker
West Superior
Wis
Chicago
Superior
Fr. H. Peavey
Minneapolis
Pors
Peavey
Bread Prices Rise as London Faces Winter Shortage
London reports a slow bread price increase with the winter outlook dire. The city needs 70,000 quarters of foreign wheat weekly, yet August arrivals averaged under 35,000. English flour supplies are minimal and bakers warn that bread at 4 4d may bankrupt them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Heavy Sales of Print Cloths in Fay River
Fay River Massachusetts reports heavy print cloth sales. Over five weeks 1,571,000 pieces sold, exceeding local mill production by 600,000 pieces. The data reflect rising demand and supply gap in the regional textile market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay River
Mass
Range horses prove western stock can march 2400 miles
Dr William A Bruett, a special commissioner, praises western range horses after a 2400 mile 90 day test from Sheridan Wyoming to Galena Illinois. William and Bert Gabriel accompanied him as the horses endured grass and water only, with no grain and no shed. The report notes hard hooves and superior intelligence, and predicts strong influence on European armies and exporters. The Chicago market expansion from 500 to 15000 export sales is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
William A Bruett
Bureau of Animal
Department of Agriculture
William
Bert Gabriel
Mr. Brett
Sheridan
Galena
Chicago
Wyoming
Wild Horses Threaten Northern Arizona Nuisance
In Phoenix on September 8 the question arose whether wild horses roaming northern Arizona may be slaughtered. Large unowned bands have overrun the area, growing numerous, wilder than deer and increasingly vicious. The issue was referred to the livestock board after Attorney General Frazier was asked for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
A. T
Arizona
Frazier
The
Livestock Board
Minnesota State Fair Opens With Broad Attendance Rise
St Paul Sept 8 The Minnesota state fair is in full swing with strong attendance and 1,116 more entries than last year. Visitors enjoy evening carnival programs in St Paul and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Eight Thousand Return to Work at Amoskey Mills
In Manchester New Hampshire the Amoskey mills restart after a one month shutdown with eight thousand workers returning to full time. All major mills in the city are now operating again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Amoskey
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Colorado
Democrats
Vention
State of
Railroads
North Dakota Products
Charnley
Zauvesville
Afridis
Philippines
Zieton
Klondike
Rich
Uable
Superior’s Corn Market
Royal
ROYA
Royal Baking Powder CO
Hood
Sarsaparilla
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Masa
Aia
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