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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
1
MBUOTT highlights fall offerings from the Pioneer Dry Goods Dealer of Huron. The dealer emphasizes care in sourcing best values and stylish merchandise for customers this season.
A cyclone-like storm wrecked Gridley Kansas on the Santa Fe line, destroying many buildings and livestock while rainfall 12 inches drenched the town. A local youth was killed and George Rodman family and others were seriously injured in Coffey county as widespread damage extended from north to south.
Montreal reports a vast conspiracy involving a network of merchants tied to arson. Warrants issued for ten prominent figures, with three arrests so far. Police claim clockwork devices started fires in wholesale and retail outlets, spreading across Canada and the United States.
A compact ad from a textile business highlights a broad range of underwear and yarns. The copy emphasizes quality and full assortments, inviting customers to explore offerings at the shop.
The Cloak Department announces its largest and strongest collection yet with versatile styles designed to fit diverse shoppers. Managers say the range pleases many tastes and budgets while reinforcing the store’s reputation for quality.
A vendor states that achieving a large trade requires merit in offerings. The company emphasizes selling values not credit, enabling business on small margins and expressing continued commitment to customer satisfaction.
Thirty to fifty thousand visitors crowded Louisville as railroads carried about 50 000 into the city by noon. Trains unloaded quickly at bridges and depots while veterans occupied school buildings and halls. General Lawler arrived with staff aboard the escort special, and reunions filled hotels and state offices as plans to unite the Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G A R moved toward final approval.
The 36th annual Minnesota State Fair opened on Monday for a week of pleasure with the largest exhibits to date and larger attendance on opening day. Dr Carvers shooting acts drew grandstand applause as Kilpatricks performed risky riding and the St. Cloud bicycle band impressed all. A banner was presented to the band by John Boobar who quipped We are from the woods but have ideas of our own. The fair runs through Sept 14 with Saturday set as newspaper men’s day and a fine program.
Washington reports a daily loss of 1.2 million in gold from the New York sub-treasury, leaving the reserve at 37.7 million. Treasury officials expect the syndicate to cover losses soon but have no definite information on a pending gold outing or its purpose.
The Dunn Mining company led by Corrigan, McKinney & Co of Cleveland has closed a deal with Northern Chief Iron owners to gain control of the Germania Minnewa Windsor and Pence mines on the Gogebic range in Wisconsin.
The arrival of Hon J C Patterson the new lieutenant governor of Manitoba in WinniPec was low key with a gathering of around a hundred residents at the Canadian Pacific railroad. He was greeted by local citizens and offered a warm welcome.
Heavy rainfall and a lightning storm drenched Independence and surrounding area. Six inches of rain fell in two hours as Verdi Gris river rose 35 feet and Elk river flooded towns, washing away houses and leaving residents homeless. Elk City endured severe flood damage with inhabitants fleeing. Wreckage and furniture washed downstream indicate extensive destruction.
In Pittsburg Kansas a three day onslaught of rains has flooded the countryside. All railroad tracks into the city are washed away and trains are delayed as the region endures record rainfall.
Benjamin F. Myers, 20, was killed during an amateur baseball game when a baseman leaped to catch a throw and landed on Myers, his neck dislocating as he slid into second base. The accident occurred during the fall season in Washington.
J D Farden cashier and J R Barnett city ticket agent both vanish in Terre Harter Indiana. A package containing sixteen thousand dollars, authorized for shipment to the Cincinnati sub treasury by Revenue Collector Jump, is missing.
Yokohama dispatch reports the steamer Belgic bound for New York went ashore at Sasaki while en route from San Francisco. One sailor drowned and all passengers were saved. the vessel is believed to be a total loss for the Occidental and Oriental line based in San Francisco.
In Wis, Amy Herst attempted to climb a wire fence. She slipped across the top wire, lacerating herself severely. her husband Julius Boelter died within the hour from blood loss. She was about 35 years old.
German and British steamship firms sign an accord raising freight and passenger rates to America. The pact, effective October 1, aims to implement higher charges across transatlantic services.
Foster Loomis was attacked by a savage bull several miles from Owatonna Minnesota. He was nearly killed but was rescued by his brother who got him under a fence and out of the animal's reach.
A fire starting in a barn wiped out the Santa Clara mill and lumber company's plant in San Jose causing an estimated 150000 dollars in loss plus three flats two houses and all contents bringing the total to about 176000 dollars.
Daily new disclosures in the late city administration scandal claim treasurer Jacobs hid a shortfall near $50,000 with $31,000 tied to uncanceled warrants. Authorities say another person stole warrants from the safe and the treasurer’s death by his own hand occurred amid fraud suspicions. Ex Mayor presses full investigation into the forged warrants. Assistant clerk released on bond. Clerk Irvine missing, possibly in Canada. Forged warrants allegedly drained police and street funds totaling close to $100,000.
Reports from the coke region show mixed activity. At Scottdale, work continues as labor leaders urge a walkout but no action has occurred. Stewart works have declared a strike while New Atlas confirms an 11 percent wage advance and ongoing operation amid union pressures.
Leon Rooker, a moulder at the Indianapolis car works, killed his wife by cutting her throat and wounded Emma Peel with a razor. He tried to kill Peel and then attempted suicide at the door, declaring he would kill the first person who touched him. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
Evan Thompson and Kate Shelly from Northfield attempted to elope in Hixon Wisconsin. The girl's father confronted them and fired, wounding the daughter non-fatally. The incident occurred September 11 as the couple fled.
A dynamite blast in Specht's Ferry near Dubuque destroys the house and devastates most of the town. Edward Latshaw and his wife and three children are among the dead. several others injured, including Mabel Latshaw with a skull fracture. A four year old escaped unharmed as physicians rush to treat the wounded.
A tornado swept Emporia Kansas at 3 p m causing sixty thousand dollars in damage to the state normal school. Clark's wholesale furniture store lost its roof and goods were scattered. Reports from Hartford twelve miles southeast note blown down houses and one woman Miss Bessie Henry seriously injured.
In NEGAUNEE Michigan on September 11 striking miners won a pivotal defection as 44 non-union workers bound for Ishpeming deserted and joined the strike. pumpmen at the Lake Superior mine returned to work at noon to prevent Winthrop mine flooding.
About 15 of the mob who undertook to lynch J. W. Casterline a stockman northeast of here a few nights ago have been taken to St. Lawrence for a hearing. Casterline accused of horse stealing says he would have been lynched if not for the mob's hesitation.
Information from Nye county Nevada reports a violent clash between miners and desperadoes ending in two desperadoes killed and a third shot likely fatally. The incident occurred in the desert region prompting local authorities to investigate.
A major fire gutted the Masonic Temple in Boston on September 10. The ornate building, regarded as one of the finest in the United States, was almost entirely destroyed. Officials estimate losses may reach four hundred thousand dollars.
In Lexington on September 10 a head end collision between two Cincinnati Southern freight trains, one a double header, destroyed two engines and badly damaged a third with four cars wrecked. Fireman John Slosser and train man James Hendricks died. Engineer Roberts injured perhaps fatally.
In Dubuque Iowa on September 7 the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City Railway company held its annual meeting and re-elected the existing board of directors. F D Stout of Dubuque was named chairman.
Defender fairly beat Valkyrie III by 8 minutes 49 seconds over a 30 mile course from Seabright N J to windward and back. Valkyrie led briefly at start and early tacks, but Defender surged ahead around 3 pm and maintained the lead to the finish as wind varied and excursion boats troubled the yachts.
Freight rates to Montana and Western territories will rise under new tariffs by the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Union Pacific. Changes take effect September 2 restoring conditions to normal levels after two years of low rates influenced by coast competition and recent terminal reductions.
Uniontown reports uncertainty as a general strike looms this week in the coke regions. At a Connellsville delegate convention last Thursday, workers demanded an 11 percent wage rise and called for work suspensions if operators refuse. Secret plant meetings occurred, with delegates instructed to press for the raise.
Herbert approved the report of Commander Bradford and Lieutenant Mulligan who represented the United States at the trial of the American steamship St Louis in the English channel. The vessel is accepted as first class for ocean mail service under the subsidy act. The trial run on August 26 covered 52 knots, total 1 knots, time 4 hours 41 minutes 444 seconds, averaging 22.50 knots per hour.
Rustem Pasha the Turkish ambassador to Great Britain denies a dispatch claiming his interview with Lord Salisbury. He states no such dispatch was written by him and questions its authenticity. The London report notes the purported message purporting to come from him.
The census bureau reports Minneapolis population at 192,833, up from 164,738 in 1890. The gain over five years is 28,095, with only the Sixth and Seventh wards showing losses of 308 and 1,861 respectively.
Edgemont 8S D Sept 7 Francis G Grable and eastern capitalists have visited, boosting talk of a smelter at Edgemont. Rumors suggest construction is near certain as large moneyed interests renew the project.
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